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Fluid dispensing assembly

US8690026B2 · kind B2 · utility

26Cited by

36References

17Claims

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Assignee

David S. Smith America, Inc. · US

Inventors

James L. Richards · Fayetteville, US
Loren L. Brelje · Glencoe, US
Michael D. Maher · Hutchinson, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 25, 2011
Grant date	Apr 8, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D47/249
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid dispensing valve assembly comprises a housing, a lever, a resilient member, and a seal. The housing defines a fluid dispensing port and a vent opening. The fluid dispensing valve can be operated with a single hand to dispense liquid from a container. Further, upon release of the lever, the fluid dispensing valve automatically returns to a sealed configuration, thereby preventing fluid from leaking out of the container.

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