Coupling and closure apparatus for dispensing valve assembly
US6848602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/38
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid dispensing assembly for fluid dispensing and fluid transmission from a fluid source. The fluid dispensing assembly alone may dispense from a fluid source, or may be connected to a fluid dispensing system. The fluid dispensing assembly has a closure connected to a coupler. The closure includes fill through capabilities. The coupler is provided with a locking feature for preserving proper orientation and a closed position before being coupled to a piece of fluid dispensing equipment.
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