Pump assembly with improved seal
US4435135A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B11/1026
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hand-actuatable pump assembly is adapted to be sealingly secured to the mouth of a container for dispensing material in the container. The pump assembly includes a generally tubular adapter that defines a discharge passageway. A spray member is seated on the adapter and defines a discharge opening in communication with the passageway. A stem defines a tubular portion that is secured to the adapter. A valve body defines a pressure chamber. A piston sealingly and slidably engages the wall of the valve body. The piston comprises a first portion that is clamped between the stem and the adapter, and a second deflectable portion in sealing engagement in a position of rest with the stem, and being out of sealing engagement with the stem in a second position of actuation. The deflectable portion of the piston is deflectable in response to hydraulic pressure upon movement of said piston downwardly into the valve body to expose the passageway to communication with the pressure chamber.
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