Fuel transfer apparatus

• US 5,718,260 A
• Filed: 08/23/1995
• Issued: 02/17/1998
• Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1995
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Anthony Leonardi
• Original Assignee: Anthony Leonardi
• Inventors: Leonardi, Anthony
• Primary Examiner(s): RIVELL, JOHN A
• Application Number:
  US08/521,877
• Time in Patent Office: 909 Days
• Field of Search: 137/355.16, 137/572, 137/614.04, 141/388, 141/389
• US Class Current: 137/355.16
• CPC Class Codes: B67D 7/04 for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/6918 With hose storage or retrieval means
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/86196 Separable with valved-connecting passage
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/87957 Valves actuate each other

Abstract

Apparatus transfers fuel from the pressurized fuel line of a fuel-using motor vehicle to another vehicle or fuel container through a flexible hose. A T connector or Y connector is installed in the fuel line. The branch is supplied with a shut off valve and a double end shut-off quick connect coupling to a flexible hose with a valved nozzle at its end. When the hose is detached for storage, the coupling upon opening automatically seals both free ends to prevent leakage in the engine compartment while the shut off valve provides extra security. A unique venting system for the detached hose is also provided.

Claims

1. Apparatus for transferring fuel from the pressurizable fuel line of a fuel-using motor vehicle, the apparatus comprising:

a three-end connector having two ends connectable in the fuel line, and a third end, the three ends in fluid communication;

a double end shut-off quick connect coupling connected in fluid communication to said third end;

a shut-off valve interposed between the coupling and the third end;

a flexible hose having a nozzle with cut-off valve at a first terminus and connected to said coupling at a second terminus, whereby said nozzle will deliver fuel when said connector is connected in said fuel line, said shut-off valve is on, said coupling is joined, said cut-off valve is on and said fuel line is pressurized, and in which

said coupling has a first coupling end connected to said hose and a second coupling end connected to said third end, and said hose is provided with an additional second coupling end that is not in fluid communication with said hose, said additional second coupling end being connectable to said first coupling end when said hose is uncoupled to serve as a vent for the hose and a protector for the first coupling end.