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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2011
Applicants:
Gordon G Rinke, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Terry R. Wilton, Waterford, MI (US);
Inventors:
Gordon G Rinke, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Terry R. Wilton, Waterford, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02M 37/04 (2006.01); F02M 37/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A diesel fuel system includes a reservoir containing diesel fuel. A suction tube extends into the reservoir and has an inlet so that fuel can be suctioned into the suction tube. A fence is erected around the inlet to prevent ice wafers from entering the inlet and blocking the suction tube. The fence can be mounted on the floor of the reservoir. Or, the fence can be mounted on the suction tube.