Patent ID: 7975719
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: F02M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hose connection comprising: mounting structure, suction structure having an axis the suction structure being mounted to the mounting, and a hose coupled to the suction structure, wherein the mounting structure has a resilient locking structure and the suction structure includes surfaces defining at least one recess, the locking structure being engaged with the recess to limit axial movement of the suction structure while permitting the suction structure to rotate freely with respect to the mounting structure about the axis without substantial interference there-between so as to avoid twisting forces that may be exerted on the hose, wherein the suction structure includes a tube member having first and second open ends, the first open end of the tube member being coupled with the hose, the second open end being constructed and arranged to rest on a bottom surface of a fuel tank.