IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0465499
(2003-06-19)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Dehn, James J.
- Guntly, Thomas G.
- Shears, Peter D.
- Deml, Bradley
- Klowak, Marvin
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Briggs &
- Stratton Corporation
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
10 인용 특허 :
17 |
초록
The invention recites an apparatus that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a fuel additive chamber. The housing has a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from the chamber into the fuel.
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1. An apparatus that provides a fuel additive to a fuel, the apparatus comprising:a housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber into said fuel, wherein the release portion is adapted to re
1. An apparatus that provides a fuel additive to a fuel, the apparatus comprising:a housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber into said fuel, wherein the release portion is adapted to release a predetermined portion of the fuel additive at a predetermined time interval. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housing further includes a vent opening positioned to admit air into the housing.3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a semi-permeable membrane, at least partially covering the vent opening, that allows the passage of gas and inhibits the passage of liquids and solids.4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes a support layer and a wetting-resistant layer.5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the wetting resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.6. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes:a first membrane having a first wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening and oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber; and a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein at least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.9. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the semi-permeable membrane.10. An apparatus that provides a fuel additive to a fuel, the apparatus comprising:a housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber into said fuel, wherein the release section dispenses additive at a first rate when exposed to a fuel vapor and a second rate when not exposed to the fuel vapor, the second rate being lower than the first rate. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the housing further includes a vent opening positioned to admit air into the housing.12. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a semi-permeable membrane, at least partially covering the vent opening, that allows the passage of gas and inhibits the passage of liquids and solids.13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes a support layer and a wetting-resistant layer.14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the wetting resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.15. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes:a first membrane having a first wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening and oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber; and a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein at least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.18. The apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the semi-permeable membrane.19. An apparatus that provides a fuel additive to a fuel, the apparatus comprising:a housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber into said fuel; and a peelable cover removably attached to the housing and covering the release section, the presence of the peelable cover operable to inhibit the dispensing of additive. 20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the housing further includes a vent opening positioned to admit air into the housing.21. The apparatus of claim 20, further comprising a semi-permeable membrane, at least partially covering the vent opening, that allows the passage of gas and inhibits the passage of liquids and solids.22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes a support layer and a wetting-resistant layer.23. The apparatus of claim 22, the wetting resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.24. The apparatus of claim 21, the semi-permeable membrane includes:a first membrane having a first wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening and oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber; and a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane. 25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.26. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein at least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.27. The apparatus of claim 21, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the semi-permeable membrane.28. A cap that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel container containing a fuel, the cap comprising:a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the first housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber; and a second housing selectively enagable with the container, the second housing supporting the first housing to position the release portion of the first housing in fluid communication with the container to allow the portion of fuel additive released from the chamber to enter the fuel container, wherein the first housing further includes a vent opening positioned to admit air into the first housing. 29. The cap of claim 28, further comprising a semi-permeable membrane at least partially covering the vent opening, wherein the semi-permeable membrane allows the passage of gas and inhibits the passage of liquids and solids.30. The cap of claim 29, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes a support layer and a wetting-resistant layer.31. The cap of claim 30, wherein the wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.32. The cap of claim 29, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes:a first membrane having a first wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening and oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber; and a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane. 33. The cap of claim 32, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.34. The cap of claim 32, wherein at least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.35. The cap of claim 29, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the semi-permeable membrane.36. A cap that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel container containing a fuel, the cap comprising:a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the first housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber; and a second housing selectively engagable with the container, the second housing supporting the first housing to position the release portion of the first housing in fluid communication with the container to allow the portion of fuel additive released from the chamber to enter the fuel container, wherein the release section dispenses additive at a first rate when exposed to a fuel vapor and a second rate when not exposed to the fuel vapor, the second rate being lower than the first rate. 37. A cap that delivers a fuel additive to a fuel container containing a fuel, the cap comprising:a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the first housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said chamber; and a second housing selectively engagable with the container, the second housing supporting the first housing to position the release portion of the first housing in fluid communication with the container to allow the portion of fuel additive released from the chamber to enter the fuel container; and a peelable cover removably attached to the first housing and covering the release section, the presence of the peelable cover operable to inhibit the dispensing of additive. 38. A cap comprising:a fuel additive; a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the fuel additive contained within the fuel additive chamber, the first housing having a release section at automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said fuel additive chamber; a second housing interconnected with the first housing, the second housing supporting the first housing to position the release portion of the first housing to allow the portion of fuel additive released from the chamber to enter the fuel; and a membrane disposed within the release section, the membrane absorbing and releasing fuel additive at a predetermined rate, wherein the housing further includes a vent opening positioned to admit air into the housing. 39. The cap of claim 38, further comprising a semi-permeable membrane at least partially covering the vent opening, wherein the semi-permeable membrane allows the passage of gas and inhibits the passage of liquids and solids.40. The cap of claim 39, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes a support layer and a wetting-resistant layer.41. The cap of claim 40, wherein the wetting resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.42. The cap of claim 39, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes:a first membrane having a first wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening and oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber; and a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane. 43. The cap of claim 42, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.44. The cap of claim 42, wherein at least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.45. The cap of claim 39, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the semi-permeable membrane.46. A cap comprising:a fuel additive; a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the fuel additive contained within the fuel additive chamber, the first housing having a release section that automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said fuel additive chamber; a second housing interconnected with the first housing, the second housing supporting the first housing to position the release portion of the first housing to allow the portion of fuel additive released from the chamber to enter the fuel; and a membrane disposed within the release section, the membrane absorbing and releasing fuel additive at a predetermined rate, wherein the release section dispenses additive at a first rate when exposed to a fuel vapor and a second rate when not exposed to the fuel vapor, the second rate being lower than the first rate. 47. A cap comprising:a fuel additive; a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the fuel additive contained within the fuel additive chamber the first housing having a release section at automatically releases a portion of the fuel additive from said fuel additive chamber; a second housing interconnected with the first housing, the second housing supporting the first housing to position the release portion of the first housing to allow the portion of fuel additive released from the chamber to enter the fuel; a membrane disposed within the release section, the membrane absorbing and releasing fuel additive at a predetermined rate; and a peelable cover removably attached to the first housing and covering the release section, the presence of the peelable cover operable to inhibit the dispensing of additive. 48. A cap comprising:a fuel additive; a first housing defining a fuel additive chamber, the fuel additive contained within the fuel additive chamber, the first housing having a vent section and a release section; a protective layer covering the vent section and establishing substantially air-tight seal; and a second housing adapted to support the first housing in a dispensing position, the second housing including a pierce point positioned to penetrate the protective layer and break the air-tight seal when the first housing is supported in the dispensing position. 49. The cap of claim 48, wherein the vent section includes a vent opening semi-permeable membrane at least partially covering the vent opening, wherein the semi-permeable membrane allows the passage of gasses and inhibits the passage of liquids and solids.50. The cap of claim 49, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes a support layer and a wetting-resistant layer.51. The cap of claim 50, wherein the wetting resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.52. The cap of claim 49, wherein the semi-permeable membrane includes:a first membrane having a first wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening and oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber; and a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane. 53. The cap of claim 52, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.54. The cap of claim 52, wherein at least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.55. The cap of claim 49, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the semi-permeable membrane.56. The cap of claim 48, wherein one of the first housing and the second housing includes a tab member and the other of the first housing and the second housing includes a recess, the tab engaging the recess to position the second housing in the dispensing position.57. The apparatus of claim 48, wherein the release section dispenses additive at a first rate when exposed to a fuel vapor and a second rate when not exposed to the fuel vapor, the second rate being lower than the first rate.58. The apparatus of claim 48, further comprising a peelable cover removably attached to the first housing and covering the release section, the presence of the peelable cover operable to inhibit the dispensing of additive.59. A fuel additive dispenser comprising:a housing including a chamber containing a fuel additive, a delivery portion, and a vent opening; and a first membrane having a first fuel wetting-resistant layer, the first membrane covering the vent opening. 60. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 59, wherein the first membrane is oriented such that the first wetting-resistant layer is adjacent the fuel additive chamber, the dispenser further comprising a second membrane having a second wetting-resistant layer, the second membrane covering the first membrane and oriented such that the second wetting-resistant layer faces away from the first membrane.61. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 60, wherein the first membrane includes a first support layer, and wherein the second membrane includes a second support layer.62. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 60, wherein a least one of the first wetting-resistant layer and the second wetting-resistant layer includes a polyethersulfone polymer.63. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 60, wherein first membrane and the second membrane allow the passage of gasses and inhibit the passage of liquids and solids.64. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 60, wherein the first membrane completely covers the vent opening and the second membrane completely covers the first membrane.65. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 60, wherein the first membrane inhibits the escape of fuel additive from the vent opening and the second membrane inhibits the passage of liquids into the fuel additive chamber.66. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 60, further comprising a protective layer at least partially covering the second membrane.67. The fuel additive dispenser of claim 66, wherein the protective layer has a protective configuration and a vent configuration, and wherein when arranged in the protective configuration the protective layer covers the second membrane and inhibits the passage of gas through the first membrane and the second membrane, and when arranged in the vent configuration the protective layer allows the passage of gasses through the first membrane and the second membrane.68. The apparatus of claim 60, wherein the delivery portion automatically dispenses additive at a first rate when exposed to a fuel vapor and a second rate when not exposed to the fuel vapor, the second rate being lower than the first rate.69. The apparatus of claim 59, further comprising a peelable cover removably attached to the housing and covering the membrane, the presence of the peelable cover operable to inhibit the dispensing of additive.
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