Shut off gasoline line

• US 20160272151A1
• Filed: 07/20/2015
• Published: 09/22/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Mario Ramos
• Original Assignee: Mario Ramos
• Inventors: Ramos Piedrahita, Mario
• Granted Patent: US 9,914,432 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/04 operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/042 operating on the fuel supply
• CPC Class Codes: F02D 17/04 rendering engines inoperative or idling, e.g. caused by abnormal conditions dependent on lubricating conditions F01M1/22; dependent on cooling F01P5/14
• CPC Class Codes: F02D 33/006 depending on engine operating conditions, e.g. start, stop or ambient conditions
• CPC Class Codes: F02D 41/042 for stopping the engine
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 1/12 with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 31/02 electric F16K31/004 takes precedence; magnetic

Abstract

A safety device that would be installed within the fuel lines of motor vehicles including cars and trucks, with the device remotely activated by police and other law enforcement personnel to block the flow of fuel to the vehicle engine, thus disabling the vehicle to provide law enforcement officials a practical way in which to safely disable a motor vehicle in the event of a police chase, thus protecting both parties, as well as other motorists, innocent bystanders and property from the dangers that can easily occur as a result of high speed chases.

Claims

1. A conditionally operated fuel shutoff valve essentially as described herein.