Patent ID: 7926522

Claim:
A fuel filler system for an automotive vehicle, comprising: a filler pipe having a first end adapted for connection with a fuel tank, and a second end for receiving fuel; and a capless closure device attached to the second end of the filler pipe, with said closure device comprising: a valve body having a combination fuel and nozzle passage extending therethrough; a nozzle-actuated valve mounted within said combination passage, with said valve having a sealing position and a filling position; an anti-contamination seal mounted about an external portion of said fuel passage; an anti-contamination plug adapted to be inserted into said combination fuel and nozzle passage so as to sealingly engage said anti-contamination seal; and a contaminant drain extending from said combination fuel and nozzle passage at a position outboard of said nozzle-actuated valve and inboard of the portion of the anti-contamination seal engaged by said anti-contamination plug.