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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2001
Dennis DeCapua, Greenfield, IN (US);
Jeffrey Devall, Pontypool Gwent, GB;
Gregory Brown, Connersville, IN (US);
Stant Manufacturing Inc., Connersville, IN (US);
Abstract
A fuel system apparatus for installation on a fuel tank. The apparatus includes a first portion extending at least partially interiorly of the fuel tank and the apparatus is installed on the fuel tank. A second portion is positioned at least partially extending into the fuel tank when the apparatus is installed on the fuel tank. A mount is provided which is at least partially retained between the first portion and the second portion. The mount at least partially extends from between the first portion and the second portion. The mount in size and dimension or at least substantially corresponding to an opening in the fuel tank to which the apparatus is attached. The mount is attachable to the fuel tank and prevents permeation of hydrocarbon vapor therethrough.