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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2005
Philip E. Jones, Naples, FL (US);
Brian P. Greenawalt, Naples, FL (US);
Michael O'hara, Naples, FL (US);
Cesar Gonzalez, Witchita, KS (US);
Philip E. Jones, Naples, FL (US);
Brian P. Greenawalt, Naples, FL (US);
Michael O'Hara, Naples, FL (US);
Cesar Gonzalez, Witchita, KS (US);
Shaw Aero Devices, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
An aircraft refueling system incorporates a fuel port adapter configured to allow the use of jet fuel nozzle spout but prevent the use of avgas nozzle spout. The device has an opening that configured to receive a standard jet fuel nozzle spout. The device also includes a blocking plate that prevents a smaller, round standard avgas nozzle spout from being inserted into the opening. In addition, the device includes one or more spring-loaded flapping doors to prevent incorrect refueling while the jet fuel nozzle spout is not inserted through the flapping doors.