IP Library Granted Patent US 8,042,522
Granted Patent B2
US 8,042,522 · App. 12/478,980 · Granted Oct 25, 2011

Fuel rail vent system

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Patent No.
US 8,042,522
App. No.
12/478,980
Granted
Oct 25, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A fuel rail vent system for evacuating air from a fuel rail includes a first fuel reservoir and a first fuel line extending between the first fuel reservoir and the fuel rail. A fuel pump is configured in fluid communication with the first fuel reservoir to pump liquid fuel from the first fuel reservoir to the fuel rail through the first fuel line. A second fuel line separate from the first fuel line extends between the first fuel reservoir and the fuel rail. A primer system is configured for fluid communication with the first fuel reservoir to pump liquid fuel from the first fuel reservoir to the fuel rail through the second fuel line. A second fuel reservoir separate from the first fuel reservoir is configured for fluid communication with the fuel rail downstream of the fuel rail to receive any excess liquid fuel and/or fuel vapor upstream therefrom.

Claims (17)

1. A fuel rail vent system, comprising:

a first fuel reservoir;

a fuel rail having a fuel injector;

a first fuel flow path providing fluid communication between said first fuel reservoir and said fuel rail;

a high pressure fuel pump configured for fluid communication with said first fuel reservoir to pump fuel under pressure from said first fuel reservoir to said fuel rail through said first fuel line;

a second fuel flow path separate from said first fuel flow path, said second fuel flow path providing fluid communicating between said first fuel reservoir and said fuel rail;

a primer system configured for fluid communication with said first fuel reservoir to pump fuel from said first fuel reservoir to said fuel rail through said second fuel flow path; and

a second fuel reservoir separate from said first fuel reservoir, said second fuel reservoir being configured for fluid communication with said fuel rail downstream of said fuel rail.

2. The fuel rail vent system of claim 1 further comprising a return fuel flow path extending between said second fuel reservoir and said first fuel reservoir for directing fuel flow from said second fuel reservoir to said first fuel reservoir.

3. The fuel rail vent system of claim 2 further comprising a one-way valve in said return fuel flow path allowing flow toward said first fuel reservoir and preventing reverse flow from said first fuel reservoir toward said second fuel reservoir.

4. The fuel rail vent system of claim 2 further comprising a vapor vent line configured for communication with said first and second fuel reservoirs to direct fuel vapor from said first and second fuel reservoirs to an air intake of an engine.

5. The fuel rail vent system of claim 4 further comprising a first vapor vent valve configured to vent vapor from said first fuel reservoir to said vapor vent line and a second vapor vent valve configured to vent vapor from said second fuel reservoir to said vapor vent line.

6. The fuel rail vent system of claim 1 further comprising a one-way valve in said second fuel flow path, said one-way valve allowing fuel to flow from said first fuel reservoir to said fuel rail and preventing fuel from flowing from said fuel rail toward said first fuel reservoir.

7. The fuel rail vent system of claim 1 wherein said primer system is located upstream of said first fuel reservoir.

8. The fuel rail vent system of claim 7 wherein said primer system is a mechanically actuated pump.

9. The fuel rail vent system of claim 8 wherein said pump includes a resilient, compressible bulb.

10. The fuel rail vent system of claim 7 wherein said primer system is gravitationally actuated.

Assignments (27)
LIEN Recorded Dec 8, 2025
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
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LIEN Recorded Dec 3, 2025
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
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FIRST LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 18, 2025
From: AIRTEX INDUSTRIES, LLC; AIRTEX PRODUCTS, LP; APC INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC; APC PARENT, LLC; ASC INDUSTRIES, INC.; AUTOLITE OPERATIONS LLC; AVM EXPORT, INC.; BPI ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC; BPI EC, LLC; BPI HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL, LLC; BRAKE PARTS INC CHINA LLC; BRAKE PARTS INC INDIA LLC; BRAKE PARTS INC LLC; CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.; CARRAND COMPANIES, INC.; CARTER CARBURETOR HOLDINGS, LLC; CARTER CARBURETOR, LLC; CARTER FUEL EXPORT, INC.; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; CHAMPION LABORATORIES, INC.; CWD HOLDING, LLC; CWD INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS I, LLC; CWD INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS II, LLC; CWD, LLC; DALTON CORPORATION; DALTON CORPORATION, KENDALLVILLE; MANUFACTURING FACILITY DALTON CORPORATION, ASHLAND; MANUFACTURING FACILITY DALTON CORPORATION, STRYKER MACHINING FACILITY CO.; DALTON CORPORATION, WARSAW MANUFACTURING FACILITY; EAGLE CASTING, LLC; EAGLE MACHINING, LLC; FIRST BRANDS GROUP INTERMEDIATE, LLC; FIRST BRANDS GROUP, LLC; FRAM GROUP IP LLC; FRAM GROUP OPERATIONS LLC; FRAMAUTO HOLDINGS, LLC; FUEL FILTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; GLOBAL REMAN VENTURES, LLC; HEATHERTON HOLDINGS, LLC; HOPKINS ACQUISITION, INC.; HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; HORIZON EURO FINANCE LLC; HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.; HORIZON GLOBAL COMPANY LLC; HORIZON GLOBAL CORPORATION; HORIZON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; IBI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY, INC.; INTERNATIONAL BRAKE INDUSTRIES, INC.; JASPER ACQUISITION CORP.; JASPER RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.; KTRI HOLDINGS, INC.; KTRI OFFSHORE HOLDINGS, LLC; LONGMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.; PHNX ACQUISITION CORP.; PREMIER MARKETING GROUP, LLC; PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.; PYLON SOUTH BEND, INC.; QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE, L.L.C.; QUALIS ENTERPRISES, LLC; QUALITOR ACQUISITION INC.; QUALITOR AUTOMOTIVE, LLC; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY H, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY S, INC.; QUALITOR, INC.; REMAN MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL LLC; SDC TX, LLC; SMART CHOICE, LLC; SPECIALTY PUMPS GROUP, INC.; STRONGARM, LLC; TAE BRAKES, LLC; TAE CHINA HOLDINGS, INC.; TMD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; TMD MEXICO LLC; TOLEDO MOLDING & DIE, LLC; TRANSPORTATION AFTERMARKET ENTERPRISE, LLC; TRICO HOLDING CORPORATION; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; TRICO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; TRIDONEX USA LLC; UCI ACQUISITION HOLDINGS (NO. 4) LLC; UCI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS PARENT, INC.; UCI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; UCI INTERNATIONAL, LLC; UCI PENNSYLVANIA, INC.; UCI-AIRTEX HOLDINGS, INC.; UNITED COMPONENTS, LLC; UNIVERSAL AUTO FILTER LLC; VIPER ACQUISITION I, INC.; VIPER ACQUISITION, INC.; WALBRO LLC; WALBRO MIDCO LLC; WEM US CO.
To: GLAS USA LLC
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE PATENT APPLICATION NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 053377 FRAME: 0596. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Dec 19, 2022
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
Reel/Frame 062584/0429 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE INCORRECT PATENT REGISTRATION NUMBERS:8166953, 6673433, 6631292, 7392363, 7265473 8535456, 9709133 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 053377 FRAME 0499. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Apr 9, 2021
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 31, 2020
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 31, 2020
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
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RELEASE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 25, 2020
From: ACQUIOM AGENCY SERVICES LLC
To: ASC INDUSTRIES, INC.; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; FRAM GROUP IP LLC; STRONGARM, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; TRICO GROUP, LLC; TRICO GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 23, 2020
From: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
To: ACQUIOM AGENCY SERVICES LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Recorded Feb 27, 2019
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECOND LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 27, 2019
From: ASC INDUSTRIES, INC.; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; FRAM GROUP IP LLC; HEATHERTON HOLDINGS, LLC; STRONGARM, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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TERMINATION OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AT REEL/FRAME 038847/0322 Recorded Feb 6, 2018
From: HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC
To: AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; PARTHENON METAL WORKS, LLC
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TERMINATION OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AT REEL/FRAME 33958/0771 Recorded Feb 6, 2018
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS LLC
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ABL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 5, 2018
From: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS; STRONGARM, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Reel/Frame 045252/0469 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 5, 2018
From: HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC
To: AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; PARTHENON METAL WORKS, LLC
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FIRST LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 5, 2018
From: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS; STRONGARM, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 30, 2016
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 30, 2016
From: AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; PARTHENON METAL WORKS, LLC
To: HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 30, 2016
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 13, 2014
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 10, 2014
From: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS Recorded Oct 6, 2014
From: MWV PINNACLE CAPITAL FUND, L.P.
To: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2014
From: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS SECOND LIEN TERM LOAN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2014
From: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS FIRST LIEN TERM LOAN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 18, 2013
From: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
To: MWV PINNACLE CAPITAL FUND, L.P.
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 8, 2013
From: AVM INDUSTRIES, LLC; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
To: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 3, 2013
From: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
To: CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC
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