Patent ID: 7302968
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A flow diffuser adapted to be fitted to the exit end of the fill tube of a fuel tank, having slot-like apertures which are arranged to extend substantially at right angles to the axis of the fill tube, and a deflector, in the base of the diffuser; the deflector being formed with an opening to allow the passage of a dip stick and the diffuser also including guide means arranged to guide the end of the dip stick into the opening, when it is inserted in the fill tube, the guide means comprising a plurality of circumferentially spaced, generally radially extending vanes, having inner edges which slope toward the inlet of the opening wherein the opening for the dip stick comprises a short inner tubular section which intersects the deflector and extends parallel to its axis, with the guide means situated above the inlet of the inner tubular section, and wherein the tubular section is provided with an extension below the base of the diffuser which is so arranged as to contact the base of the tank in an installed condition.