Patent ID: 8186396

Claim:
An underwing fueling nozzle filter screen inspection apparatus, primarily used in the aviation re-fueling industry for receiving spilled fuel, comprising: (a) an underwing fueling nozzle attached to a re-fueling hose, said underwing fueling nozzle comprising a filter screen; (b) a vessel comprising: a bottom, an open top, upstanding side and rear walls and a bow-shaped front; (c) a rigid base support upon which said vessel is mounted, said rigid base support extending beyond the edge of said vessel, completely or partially surrounding said vessel, providing a footing upon which to stand, wherein said footing may either be solid or have openings or cutouts to reduce weight, and (d) a bayonet adaptor connector centrally mounted within said vessel configured to receive and hold in place said underwing fueling nozzle, allowing the underwing fueling nozzle filter screen to be inspected and replaced if needed, while spilled fuel is collected in said vessel.