Matthew E Wiethoff

US Patent:

7387111, Jun 17, 2008

Filed:

Jun 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/875365

Inventors:

DeQuan Yu - Ann Arbor MI, US
David Zultowski - Canton MI, US
Vipin F. Patel - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jason Nicholas Schultz - Belleville MI, US
Matthew Edward Wiethoff - Dexter MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02M 37/04

US Classification:

123509, 123514, 13756522

Abstract:

An in-tank fuel supply unit is provided for supplying fuel from a fuel tank to an engine. The fuel supply unit generally comprises a fuel delivery module and a jet pump assembly selectively attachable to the fuel delivery module. The fuel delivery module has a housing defining a reservoir and includes a fuel pump for pressurizing fuel in the reservoir. The jet pump assembly has a suction tube defining a suction chamber and a nozzle situated inside the suction chamber. The nozzle receives pressurized fuel from the fuel pump and sprays the fuel from a nozzle tip at high velocity to draw additional fuel into the suction chamber through an inlet formed in the suction tube.

US Patent:

20060000454, Jan 5, 2006

Filed:

Jul 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/884534

Inventors:

Daven Bhavsar - Canton MI, US
Heather Knechtges - Saline MI, US
Jason Schultz - Belleville MI, US
Matthew Wiethoff - Dexter MI, US
Stephen Kempfer - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

F02M 37/04

US Classification:

123509000

Abstract:

An in-tank fuel supply unit includes a fuel filter attached to a fuel delivery module for in-tank placement that does not limit the capacity of the unit or increase the size of the unit in a manner that creates undesirable packaging issues. The fuel supply unit generally comprises a fuel delivery module having a housing and a fuel pump. A fuel filter is rigidly attached to a side of the housing such that the fuel delivery module and fuel filter are placed within the fuel tank through the opening as a single unit. The fuel delivery module and fuel filter form an L-shape which permits the entire unit to be inserted through the standard opening which is sized for the fuel delivery module alone.

US Patent:

20060130926, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Dec 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/020795

Inventors:

Taylor Riegel - Berkley MI, US
Stephen Kempfer - Canton MI, US
Daven Bhavsar - Canton MI, US
Jason Schultz - Belleville MI, US
Matthew Wiethoff - Dexter MI, US

International Classification:

B65B 1/04

US Classification:

141097000

Abstract:

A fuel flange assembly for a vehicle fuel system provides Electro Static Dissipation without an undue increase in cost or reduction in the durability of the tank components. The fuel flange assembly generally includes a fuel tube, a tank flange, and a pressure control device. The fuel tube is constructed of a conductive polymer and has an inlet and an outlet. The fuel tube includes a portion defining a housing positioned between the inlet and the outlet. The tank flange is constructed of a non-conductive polymer. The pressure control device is fitted within the housing and includes a conductive outer casing engaging the fuel tube and forming an electrical pathway.