Nozzle restrictor assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5385179
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08056835

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A method is provided for installing a nozzle restrictor assembly in a fuel filler tube. The method comprises the steps of attaching a restrictor plate to an inner surface of the fuel filler tube, coating the restrictor plate and the fuel filler tube, and inserting a closure plate through a first slot formed in the restrictor plate so that the closure plate is positioned to block the opening. A nozzle restrictor assembly is also provided which comprises a restrictor plate sized for insertion into a fuel filler tube and a mechanism for selectively closing an opening formed in the restrictor plate upon withdrawal of a fuel filler nozzle.

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MARTINREA INDUSTRIES INC2800 LIVERNOIS STE 450 TROY MI 48083

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bates, Dale Columbus, IN 2 34
Little, Richard F Columbus, IN 3 61
Smith, Daniel N North Vernon, IN 4 43

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