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Sealed fluid container

US8833617B1 · kind B1 · utility

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66References

20Claims

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Inventors

Mark A. Compton · Lake Orion, US
Gene Compton · Lewisporte, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2013
Grant date	Sep 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 13, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2205/00
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel container includes sealed vessel having a pivoting spout assembly and fill nozzle assembly and a locking assembly. The container provides storage and dispensing of fuels without a user having to manually remove any caps. The spout assembly pivots closed and automatically seals when not in use. An air vent is built into the locking assembly to allow air to enter the vessel only during filling or dispensing, thereby effectively containing fumes within.

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