Patent ID: 9624088
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B67D

Claim:
1. A safety interlock nozzle for use with a safety interlock mechanism comprising: a base having an interlock contact surface at a first end and alternating tabs at a second end, and said body is a straight body; a body having alternating tabs at a first end that mate with the alternating tabs of the base, a channel within the body positioned at a second end; a ring clamp for connecting the tabs of the base to the tabs of the body; a splash guard having a first end for contacting with a filler neck housing of a vehicle, a second end having an annular end formed therein, the second end capable of fitting within the channel of the second end of the body, and a spacer ring formed integrally within the second end for receiving a spout therethrough, said spout being maintained centrally within said body and said spacer ring when applied therein; said splash guard, the body, and the base are constructed of rigid material; a spring being captured within the channel in the body, said spring for connecting the splash guard to the body, and a lock means securing said splash guard to said body; and wherein said splash guard has a surface that provides a line of contact between the splash guard and the filler neck housing of the vehicle to be fueled.