Abstract: A valve configured for use with a fuel cell in both a disengaged position, in which the valve has not established fluid communication with the fuel cell, and an engaged position, in which the valve has established fluid communication with the fuel cell. The valve includes a body having a first formation for maintaining the disengaged position, and a second formation for maintaining the engaged position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 6, 2000
Date of Patent:
October 16, 2001
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Inventors:
William E. Richardson, Valery G. Vanstaan, Mohamed K. Wagdy, Sandra J. Wilson