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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2002
Barry S. Robinson, Williamsburg, VA (US);
James A. Wynn, Jr., Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Barry S. Robinson, Williamsburg, VA (US);
James A. Wynn, Jr., Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A filter module for an automotive fuel supply system includes a housing, a filter mounted in the housing, a pressure regulator conduit mounted in the housing, and a pressure regulator. The housing includes a module inlet and a module outlet. The filter is in fluid communication with the module inlet and the module outlet. The pressure regulator conduit includes a regulator inlet in fluid communication with the filter, regulator outlet, and a receptacle in fluid communication with the regulator inlet and the regulator outlet. The pressure regulator extends into the void between the first surface of the receptacle and the second surface of the receptacle.