SCOTT FRANK COOMES
Pilots at 31 Ave, Seattle, WA
License number
Washington A2356341
Issued Date
Apr 2016
Expiration Date
Apr 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
7932 31St Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Professional information
Two Stage Fuel Tank Vent Valve
US Patent:
6719000, Apr 13, 2004
Filed:
Feb 5, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/068548
Inventors:
Alan K. Forsythe - Kent WA
Scott F. Coomes - Seattle WA
Scott F. Coomes - Seattle WA
Assignee:
G. T. Development Corporation - Seattle WA
International Classification:
F16K 2404
US Classification:
137202, 137 43
Abstract:
A two-stage vent valve is incorporated into a vehicle fuel distribution system. The vent valve is mounted to the top of a fuel tank of a motor vehicle in a vertically orientated position, so that a fluid inlet is in communication with the interior open air volume of the fuel tank, and an outlet is in communication with the exterior of the tank. The vent valve utilizes a two-stage valve mechanism to allow vapor to escape from the fuel tank, while preventing the leakage of liquid fuel during such operating conditions where the vehicle has tilted due to a small downgrade, sloshing of fuel in a full or near-full tank, or the event of a roll-over.