Anti Siphon Tank Inlet
AssigneeTiss Limited
InventorRyan Wholey
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Abstract
This invention relates to inlet devices that include, for example, a tubular inlet body having a central bore defined by a tubular wall and having an axis. The tubular wall defines an open proximal end for receiving fuel. A plurality of apertures are provided through the tubular wall for egress of fuel. The distal end of the tubular body is blocked by a baffle defining a baffle surface facing into the bore of the tubular body, wherein at least a portion of the baffle surface is inclined at an acute angle relative to the axis to deflect fuel towards apertures in the tubular wall; and wherein the baffle surface is at least substantially free from apertures.
Claims20
A fluid tank inlet device comprising:
- a tubular inlet body having a central bore defined by a tubular wall and having an axis;
- the tubular wall defining an open proximal end for receiving fuel;
- a plurality of apertures provided through the tubular wall for egress of fuel;
- wherein the distal end of the tubular body is blocked by a baffle defining a baffle surface facing into the bore of the tubular body,
- wherein at least a portion of the baffle surface is inclined at an acute angle relative to the axis to deflect fuel towards apertures in the tubular wall;
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- wherein the baffle surface is at least substantially free from apertures.
A fluid tank inlet device comprising:
- a tubular inlet body having a central bore defined by a tubular wall and having an axis;
- the tubular wall defining an open proximal end for receiving fuel;
- a plurality of apertures provided through the tubular wall for egress of fuel;
- wherein the distal end of the tubular body is blocked by a baffle defining a baffle surface facing into the bore of the tubular body,
- wherein at least a portion of the baffle surface is inclined at an acute angle relative to the axis to deflect fuel towards apertures in the tubular wall;
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- wherein the height of the baffle from its base to its apex is at least about 25% of the length of the tubular body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.