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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2008
Applicants:
Sean Whelan, Lansing, MI (US);
Steven E. Hovinga, Middleville, MI (US);
Inventors:
Sean Whelan, Lansing, MI (US);
Steven E. Hovinga, Middleville, MI (US);
Assignee:
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION, Lake Forrest, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 51/16 (2006.01); B60K 15/04 (2006.01); B60K 15/035 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 15/0406 (2013.01); B60K 15/035 (2013.01); B60K 15/03504 (2013.01); B60K 2015/03509 (2013.01); B60K 2015/03547 (2013.01); B60K 2015/0451 (2013.01);
Abstract
Fuel cap apparatus for use with fuel venting systems are described. An example fuel cap apparatus includes a body having a central cavity and a flange. A membrane is coupled to the body to form a passageway therethrough and coated with a material to substantially prevent the flow of liquid and permit the flow of gas through the passageway.