Fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods of making the same

US5456296A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Dayco Products, LLC · US

Inventors

• Jeffrey M. Berger · Springfield, US
• Randy C. Foster · Strafford, US
• Timothy J. Hampton · Willard, US
• Jack S. Hargus · Marshfield, US
• Richard L. Marsh · Springfield, US
• David A. Masseth · La Habra, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 13, 1994
• Grant date: Oct 10, 1995
• Expiry date: Sep 13, 2014

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D7/0488
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel dispensing system, parts therefor and methods for making the same are provided, the system having a venturi section for removing liquid from a normal drape area of a hose assembly of the system, the venturi section having an inlet unit that is positioned in a vapor recovery fluid passage of the hose assembly generally at the actual drape area of the hose assembly even when the actual drape area is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and a dispensing nozzle or is disposed intermediate the normal drape area and the source of liquid fuel as well as when the actual drape area is disposed generally at the normal drape area.