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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2004
Taylor Leslie Riegel, Berkley, MI (US);
Stephen T. Kempfer, Canton, MI (US);
Daven Chinubhai Bhavsar, Canton, MI (US);
Jason Nicholas Schultz, Belleville, MI (US);
Matthew Edward Wiethoff, Dexter, MI (US);
Taylor Leslie Riegel, Berkley, MI (US);
Stephen T. Kempfer, Canton, MI (US);
Daven Chinubhai Bhavsar, Canton, MI (US);
Jason Nicholas Schultz, Belleville, MI (US);
Matthew Edward Wiethoff, Dexter, MI (US);
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc., Van Buren Township, MI (US);
Abstract
A fuel flange assembly for a vehicle fuel system provides Electro Static Dissipation without an undue increase in cost or reduction in the durability of the tank components. The fuel flange assembly generally includes a fuel tube, a tank flange, and a pressure control device. The fuel tube is constructed of a conductive polymer and has an inlet and an outlet. The fuel tube includes a portion defining a housing positioned between the inlet and the outlet. The tank flange is constructed of a non-conductive polymer. The pressure control device is fitted within the housing and includes a conductive outer casing engaging the fuel tube and forming an electrical pathway.