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Low emission nozzles and receptacles

US10386017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2016
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2260/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method consistent with the present disclosure may include: (a) equalizing pressure between a nozzle inner void and a receptacle main inner void by pressing a nozzle check against a receptacle check to open the nozzle check and the receptacle check; (b) extending the nozzle into the receptacle such that a receptacle main body surrounds at least a portion of the nozzle probe; (c) flowing fluid from the nozzle inner void into the receptacle main inner void.

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