Integrated vent and fluid transfer fitment
US6612344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/505
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vent and fluid transfer fitment for sealing and transferring a fluid from an inverted fluid-filled container without premature leakage to a receiver attachment, has a transfer check valve and a venting check valve which are preferably duckbill valves. The transfer check valve is attached to the fitment for allowing fluid to be transferred from the container when the receiver attachment engages the transfer check valve. The venting check valve is also attached to the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein both the transfer check valve and the venting check valve have an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure of the fluid within the container. In addition, the inherent sealing pressure of the venting check valve is less than the inherent sealing pressure of the transfer check valve which allows air to enter the container due to the pressure differential created as the fluid is displaced.
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