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Coaxial pressure fill fitting and standpipe drain

US4932446A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1988
Grant dateJun 12, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86332
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Pressure filling of an elevated liquid reservoir from a blind servicing location is successfully accomplished by a gravity drain extending from a reservoir vent overfill to the servicing location. A dust cap serves to cover the pressure fill hardware fitting and to provide a primary seal for the drain. A second drain seal is closed by engine operating pressure and opened by application of the pressure fill hardware fitting.

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