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Fluid dispensing device

US7331484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 2004
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D7/44
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid dispensing device of the type, including a shut off valve means for controlling fluid flow through the device and an actuating trigger operable to cause the shut off valve to adopt an open position in which fluid can be dispensed from the device and a closed position, a control meter which enables the volume of fluid being disposed to be measured, a latching mechanism operable to hold the shut off valve in the open position and cause the shut off valve to adopt the closed position when the predetermined volume of fluid has been dispensed, and a setting mechanism being operatively connected to the control meter for indicating a predetermined volume of fluid required to be dispensed and indicating when that predetermined volume has been dispensed.

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