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Dispenser member for filling fluid storage containers

US4040448A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1975
Grant dateAug 9, 1977
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Expiry dateOct 16, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D88/544
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser/diffuser member for filling storage containers for fluids, which is positioned between the inner end of the fill-pipe and the interior of the container to cause dispersion of the fluid flowing into the container from the fillpipe during a filling operation. The disperser member has therein a multiplicity of tortuous fluid passages, and may be used in a subterranean storage container, or in a mobile storage and transportation container (tank truck).

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