Fueling nozzle device

• US 7,017,630 B2
• Filed: 03/22/2004
• Issued: 03/28/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Mark P. Dikken
• Original Assignee: Kardtech Incorporated
• Inventors: Dikken, Mark P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Douglas, Steven O.
• Application Number:
  US10/805,318
• Publication Number:
  US 20050082392A1
• Time in Patent Office: 736 Days
• Field of Search: 141/392, 141/98, 141383-386, 141206-226, 141/59
• US Class Current: 141/392
• CPC Class Codes: B67D 7/3209 relating to spillage or leakage, e.g. spill containments, leak detection leak detectors for underground fuel dispensing systems G01M3/2892
• CPC Class Codes: B67D 7/54 with means for preventing escape of liquid or vapour or for recovering escaped liquid or vapour B67D7/44 takes precedence

Abstract

A device for use with a fueling nozzle including a handle assembly and a spout, the device includes a connection component for coupling to the fueling nozzle, proximal the spout, and a resilient member extending from the connection component. When in use, the connection component is coupled to the fueling nozzle and the resilient member extends into a fuel inlet of a vehicle along with the nozzle. The resilient member thereby biases the nozzle against a side of the fuel inlet.

Claims

1. A device for use with a fueling nozzle comprising a handle assembly and a spout, the device comprising:

a connection component for coupling to said fueling nozzle, proximal said spout; and

a resilient member extending from said connection component, said resilient member comprising a beam having a plurality of bends at locations spaced from said connection component,

said connection component for coupling to said fueling nozzle and said resilient member for extending into a fuel inlet of a vehicle with said nozzle, thereby biasing said nozzle against a side of said fuel inlet.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein said resilient member is hingedly attached to said connection component for moving said resilient member between a use position and a non-use position.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein said connection component comprises a mounting plate for mounting to the nozzle.

5. The device according to claim 4, wherein said connection component further, said mounting plate being fixed to one end thereof.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein said connection component comprises a collar disposed on the spout.

3. A device for use with a fueling nozzle comprising a handle assembly and a spout, the device comprising:

a connection component for coupling to said fueling nozzle, proximal said spout; and

a resilient member extending from said connection component,

said connection component for coupling to said fueling nozzle and said resilient member for extending into a fuel inlet of a vehicle with said nozzle, thereby biasing said nozzle against a side of said fuel inlet, wherein said beam comprises a plurality of ribs extending along a surface of said beam, transverse to a length of said beam.

7. A fueling nozzle for use with a fuel pump and hose in fueling vehicles, the fueling nozzle comprising:

a handle assembly comprising a handle portion having a fluid path in fluid communication with a hose from said pump, and a trigger in communication with said handle portion, the trigger being atutaable for causing fuel flow through said fluid path when in use;

a spout extending from said handle portion, said spout in fluid communication with said handle portion for flow of fuel from said hose through said handle portion and out said spout; and

a resilient member coupled to a least one of said spout and said handle assembly and extending therefrom, said resilient member comprising a beam having a plurality of bends at locations spaced from said handle portion,

whereby when said nozzle is in use, said resilient member extends into said fuel inlet for abutting said fuel inlet and biasing said spout into contact with said fuel inlet.

8. The fueling nozzle according to claim 7, wherein said resilient member is coupled to said spout, proximal said handle assembly.

10. The fueling nozzle according to claim 7, wherein said resilient member is hingedly coupled to said spout for moving said resilient member between a use position and a non-use position.

12. The fueling nozzle according to claim 7, wherein said resilient member is coupled to said spout via a connection component mounted on said spout, said resilient member extending from said connection component.

16. The fueling nozzle according to claim 12, wherein said connection component comprises a mounting plate for mounting to the nozzle.

17. The fueling nozzle according to claim 16, wherein said connection component further comprises a collar, said mounting plate being fixed to one end thereof.

18. The fueling nozzle according to claim 12, wherein said connection component comprises a collar disposed on the spout.

9. A fueling nozzle for use with a fuel pump and hose in fueling vehicles, the fueling nozzle comprising:

a handle assembly comprising a handle portion having a fluid path in fluid communication with a hose from said pump, and a trigger in communication with said handle portion, the trigger being actutaable for causing fuel flow through said fluid path when in use;

a spout extending from said handle portion, said spout in fluid communication with said handle portion for flow of fuel from said hose through said handle portion and out said spout; and

a resilient member coupled to a portion of said handle assembly and extending therefrom,

said resilient member for extending into said fuel inlet for abutting said fuel inlet and biasing said spout into contact with said fuel inlet.

11. The fueling nozzle according to claim 9, wherein said resilient member is hingedly coupled to said portion of said handle assembly for moving said resilient member between a use position and a non-use position.

13. The fueling nozzle according to claim 9, wherein said resilient member is hingedly attached to said connection component for moving said resilient member between a use position and a non-use position.

14. The fueling nozzle according to claim 9, wherein said resilient member comprises a beam.

15. The fueling nozzle according to claim 14, wherein said beam comprises a plurality of ribs extending a long a surface thereof, transverse to a length thereof.