Patent ID: 6968805
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: F17C,G01F,G01G

Abstract:
1. A fuel level indicator for a portable fuel tank comprising: a base; a platform having a first end and second end wherein the first end is hingedly connected to the base; a biasing member between the base and the platform to bias the second end away from the base; a front wall extending upwardly from the base; a stop extending from the front wall to limit movement of the second end of the platform away from the base; and a visual indicator on one of the platform and the front wall; wherein a spring force of the biasing member is selected so that when the fuel level indicator is positioned under one edge of a full portable fuel tank, the platform will be pivoted to a first position where the second end is adjacent the base and the visual indicator will indicate a full tank, and as fuel is withdrawn from the tank, the platform will pivot toward a second position where the second end is adjacent the stop and the visual indicator will indicate a less than full tank.