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A fuel vapor adsorption brick for use in a fuel vapor management system. The fuel adsorption brick is formed of a mixture of activated carbon and plastic compressed to a desired size and shape and placed within a portion of either the fuel tank or fuel tank attachments. The carbon/plastic brick is e

A fuel vapor adsorption brick for use in a fuel vapor management system. The fuel adsorption brick is formed of a mixture of activated carbon and plastic compressed to a desired size and shape and placed within a portion of either the fuel tank or fuel tank attachments. The carbon/plastic brick is easy to make and provides great geometric flexibility for optimum vehicle packaging. The carbon/plastic brick may reduce or minimize the number of discrete parts used in a fuel tank assembly, as it can be integrated into either a fuel tank or fuel tank attachment, thereby eliminating the need for a separate carbon canister. The carbon/plastic brick minimizes or eliminates carbon dust associated adsorption/desorption cycles and also eliminates the need for apparatus to maintain carbon bed integrity.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fuel vapor management system comprising:a fuel tank;a fuel vapor line coupled to said fuel tank;an internal combustion engine coupled to said fuel vapor line;a vapor adsorption brick contained within the fuel vapor management system and coupled to said fuel vapor line

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fuel vapor management system comprising:a fuel tank;a fuel vapor line coupled to said fuel tank;an internal combustion engine coupled to said fuel vapor line;a vapor adsorption brick contained within the fuel vapor management system and coupled to said fuel vapor line, said vapor adsorption brick capable of adsorbing and deadsorbing fuel vapor, said vapor adsorption brick composed of activated carbon and plastic;an inlet port coupled to said vapor adsorption brick;an outlet port coupled to said vapor adsorption brick; anda vent line coupled to said outlet port.