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Liquid reservoir for hand operated water gun

US6446837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 2001
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2210/00131
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid reservoir for a toy water gun is provided, the reservoir comprising: a housing having an internal chamber for containing a quantity of liquid; a fill opening situated on the housing leading to the internal chamber; and a valve plate situated adjacent to the fill opening, the valve plate being movable between a first position and a second position; in the first position, the valve plate covers the fill opening thereby preventing flow of liquid into and out of the internal chamber; in the second position, the valve is spaced apart from the fill opening thereby allowing flow of liquid into and out of the internal chamber.

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