Abstract: A pressure brace device holds a gas pump handle in the open position, can store small items such as a SPEEDPASS, and can be clipped to small-gauge items such as a key ring. The pressure brace comprises a depressible plunger within a spring-loaded housing. The plunger is compressed into the housing while the brace is situated in the gas pump handle, then released. The outward pressure provided by the spring holds the handle in the open position, allowing gas to flow through the pump.

Abstract: A fuel tank for vehicles has a filler tube and a filling level limiting device, with the filler tube comprising, in the interior of the fuel tank, a closing device which interacts with an actuating device which is composed of: a) a frame which is fastened in the interior of the fuel tank and which has a force store which actuates the closing device; b) a locking arrangement which holds the force store in the stressed state; c) a release mechanism which is operatively connected to a float; and d) a stressing mechanism for stressing the force store. The actuating device ensures that a flap closes precisely when a nominal filling level is reached, and does not open again even under intense fluctuation of the liquid level.

Abstract: A fuel pump nozzle for delivering fuel, with a manually operated switch lever which is movable between a closed position, in which there is no delivery of fuel, and an open position, in which fuel is delivered, wherein the switch lever is biased by a restoring spring in the direction of the closed position and automatically returns to the closed position when the manual force applied declines, wherein the pump nozzle is provided with a hold-open aid which reduces the force required to hold the switch lever in a particular open position compared to the forces required to hold the switch lever open in other open positions.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle includes a main body that receives fuel from a fuel source for dispensing the fuel into a fuel tank, an operating lever associated with the main body, a locking device, and a locking device release mechanism. The operating lever is adapted to be actuated by an operator to dispense fuel from the nozzle. The locking device is associated with the operating lever for maintaining the operating lever in a hold open position such that the nozzle continues to dispense fuel without continued actuation of the operating lever by the operator. The locking device release mechanism is associated with the locking device and is adapted to release the operating lever from the hold open position upon the nozzle being stowed in an associated fuel pump cradle.

Abstract: A fuel lever actuation retention apparatus for retaining the fuel actuation lever of a fuel nozzle in an engaged position includes includes a rectangular bracket that is abuttable against the fuel actuation lever and the guard to support the fuel actuation lever in an engaged position. The bracket has a front wall and a rear wall, a first end and a second end disposed opposite of each other, and a pair of lateral sides. The first end is contactable with the fuel actuation lever and the second end is contactable with the guard to retain the fuel actuation lever in a spaced relationship with the guard. A plurality of retaining members are attached to, and extend outwardly from, the bracket. The retaining members are configured to prevent lateral removal of the bracket when the bracket is disposed between the fuel actuation lever and the guard. The bracket has four corners, each of the corners having a retaining member attached thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a main valve for a fuel pump nozzle, the main valve comprising a shut-off body for closing a fuel line and a displacement space that is configured to avoid undesirable pressure surges during closing of the main valve. The invention further relates to a fuel pump nozzle comprising a main valve according to the invention.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle includes a main body that receives fuel from a fuel source for dispensing the fuel into a fuel tank, an operating lever associated with the main body, a locking device, and a locking device release mechanism. The operating lever is adapted to be actuated by an operator to dispense fuel from the nozzle. The locking device is associated with the operating lever for maintaining the operating lever in a hold open position such that the nozzle continues to dispense fuel without continued actuation of the operating lever by the operator. The locking device release mechanism is associated with the locking device and is adapted to release the operating lever from the hold open position upon the nozzle being stowed in an associated fuel pump cradle.

Abstract: In order to create a simply designed actuating device with a reliable handling for a rapid coupling (10) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, comprising a tubular housing (11) and a slide (41), which is mounted in a manner that enables it to be displaced relative to the housing and which is coupled to a lever mechanism (42), the invention provides that the lever mechanism (42) has at least one pivoting lever (43) laterally mounted inside said housing (11).

Abstract: A simple design of an actuating device for a rapid coupling used for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids includes a tubular housing and a slide which is movably mounted relative to the housing and is coupled to a lever mechanism that is provided with at least one pivoted lever laterally mounted on the housing. At least one connecting lever extends to the slide on the pivoted lever, thus also obtaining safe handling.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off nozzle having an operating lever pivoted at its forward end to a plunger, a clip pivoted to the lever, the clip engaging a holding structure and holding the lever open when the plunger is elevated and the lever lifted, and at least one protrusion on the lever or the clip for mechanically forcing the clip out of engagement with the structure when the plunger drops.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle includes a nozzle body defining a fuel supply passage in which a main control valve is operated by a hand actuated lever pivotally connected to an automatic shut-off mechanism. A protective guard member encloses the lever, and a trigger member is pivotally connected to the lever for manual movement to engage a stop supported by the guard member. A torsion wire coil spring includes a plurality of helical turns surrounding the pivot pin for the trigger member and has one projecting end portion engaging the lever and an opposite end portion biasing the trigger member.

Abstract: A hold-open device comprising a small block that can easily be inserted into a pump handle, thereby holding the handle in the open position. A center hole provides for easy removal of the device when pumping is complete. Removal may be facilitated by simply placing one finger into the hole and sliding the device free of the pump handle. A finger-like protrusion at one corner of the block prevents the device from slipping out of the pump handle during operation.

Abstract: The push-pull spout assembly (10) is configured to dispense fluid materials from a container (12). The spout assembly (10) includes a pair of generally tubular, telescopically interfitted first (20) and second members (54) defining a fluid passageway (22). Each member includes a complemental closure wall (30,58) projecting into the fluid passageway (22). In a blocking position the complemental walls (30,58) are aligned and block fluid flow through the passageway (22) and in an offset position the members (20,54) are shifted axially relative to one another to allow fluid flow through the passageway.

Abstract: A multi-compartment spout for a fuel dispensing nozzle includes a cylindrical, longitudinally extending outer wall, and at least one interior, longitudinally extending dividing wall. The dividing wall defines a fuel passageway within the spout which communicates with a fuel passageway in the body of the nozzle for dispensing fuel into the fuel tank of a vehicle, and a vapor recovery passageway within the spout which communicates with a vapor recovery passageway in the body of the nozzle for returning fuel vapor to an underground tank and thereby preventing the vapor from escaping into the atmosphere. In a preferred embodiment, the spout includes another interior longitudinally extending dividing wall which defines a shut-off passageway within the spout which communicates with a venturi-vacuum chamber in the nozzle for automatically shutting off the flow of fuel through the nozzle when the vehicle fuel tank is full.

Abstract: A vapor recovery nozzle has a dual passage hose connector, a fluid control body connected to the connector, a fluid turbine body connected to the fluid control body, and a fluid venturi body mounted within the fluid turbine body, a barrier flange and a vapor impeller housing surrounding a fluid and vapor conduit spout and connected to the barrier flange and fluid turbine body. A fluid turbine and a vapor impeller are mounted on opposite sides of the barrier flange on bearings which are supported on an axle extended from the venturi body. Magnetic couplings drive the vapor impeller with the fluid turbine. Fluid vapor is actively withdrawn from the tank and is moved under a positive discharge pressure through the vapor channel and in the nozzle guard, past a check valve in the vapor channel and through the vapor passage in the hose. Fluid is controlled by a poppet valve which is closed in the direction of fluid flow by a spring.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle is disclosed and includes a housing having a hollow main body portion and a handle portion with a hand-grip spaced from the main body portion, an elongate nozzle body mounted in the main body portion of the housing and having a fuel passageway extending longitudinally therethrough in a generally straight line devoid of any abrupt changes in direction, main valve means disposed in the fuel passageway for controlling the flow of fuel through the nozzle, manually operable valve actuating means, a spout for insertion into the fill opening of a vehicle fuel tank and having three integrally formed passageways therethrough comprising a fuel passageway, a vapor recovery passageway and a shut-off, venturi-vacuum passageway, a vapor recovery passageway through the main body and handle portions of the housing, a venturi-vacuum means for shutting off the flow of fuel through the nozzle when the vehicle fuel tank is full, attitude responsive means for preventing the opening of the main valve when

Abstract: A fluid dispensing nozzle construction, a diaphragm subassembly therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the diaphragm subassembly comprising a pin, a diaphragm support carried by the pin, a diaphragm, and a diaphragm retainer securing the diaphragm to the pin with the diaphragm being disposed and sandwiched between the diaphragm retainer and the diaphragm suppport, the diaphragm subassembly having structure requiring the descrution of at least one part of the diaphragm subassembly when the diaphragm subassembly has the parts thereof disassembled.

Abstract: The liquid-dispensing pistol-grip nozzle comprises a filling hose liquid-dispensing device equipped with a delivery pump which can be turned on and shut off, a valve housing with a spigot, a filling hose connector and a connected fuel duct, an operating mechanism with a pistol-grip handle and if necessary a flow rate setting mechanism for the pistol-grip handle, an automatic shut off device and a safety device. The automatic shut off device which operates a locking mechanism has a pressure equalizing chamber, a chamber-separating control membrane and a vacuum chamber with a filling state sensing duct with a vacuum duct opening near the delivery valve seat in the valve housing. The control membrane is connected with flexible free play to a hollow piston shaft of a safety piston guided in the valve housing which is movable between a locked in position and a locked out position. The safety piston is a differential piston with a small effective piston surface and a large effective piston surface.

Abstract: A slide rack is pivotally supported at one end thereof on a plunger coaxially with an operating lever. On the other hand, a trigger which is urged in a direction away from the slide rack by a release spring has one end thereof pivotally supported on an intermediate portion of the operating lever, and the other end of the trigger is releasably engageable with a rack portion of the slide rack.For automatic shut-off fuel supply, the operating lever is pulled up and the fore end of the trigger is held in a rack portion of the slide rack to maintain a valve open position. As soon as a fuel tank is filled, the plunger is slided downward, whereupon one end of the slide rack is shifted downward with the other end slided along a lever guard. By this sliding movement, the trigger is released from the rack portion of the slide rack to return the operating lever automatically into a valve closing position.

Abstract: A pressure actuated poppet valve for a fuel dispensing nozzle is disclosed having a piston therein movable between a first and a second position. In the first position, the piston holds a plurality of coupling or latching balls in coupling engagement with an axially movable stem so that upon a user pulling the actuator handle or lever of the dispensing nozzle, the poppet valve is opened for the dispensing of fuel. When the dispenser goes off such that there is no fuel pressure in the hose upstream from the nozzle, a spring within the poppet valve pushes the piston from its first to its second position, thus permitting the coupling balls to move clear of the stem, allowing the poppet valve to close, and preventing opening of the poppet valve upon the subsequent actuating of the nozzle handle.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device in the form of a so-called piston valve for use with a gasoline pump comprises a valve housing having an inlet connected to the pump and an outlet; a valve for controlling the flow of liquid from the inlet to the outlet; a discharge pipe connected to said outlet; and a manually operable operating mechanism for controlling movement of said valve, which operating mechanism comprises adjustable means which can be moved between an engagement position and a free position.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device in the form of a so-called pistol valve for use with a petrol pump comprises a valve housing (1) having an inlet (2) connected to the pump and an outlet (3); a valve (5) for controlling the flow of liquid from the inlet to the outlet; a discharge pipe (4) connected to said outlet; and a manually operable operating mechanism for controlling movement of said valve, which operating mechanism comprises adjustable means (19) which can be moved between an engagement position and a free position.

Abstract: A rack, which cooperates with a trigger of a manually operated handle of an automatic shut-off nozzle, is removably mounted on the nozzle guard so that the nozzle can be utilized in a mechanical hold open mode or a manually controlled mode when the rack is mounted on the guard and cannot be utilized in the mechanical hold open mode when the rack is removed but only in the manually controlled mode.

Abstract: A gasoline dispensing nozzle for discharging gasoline into receiving vessels and for removing vapors therefrom through a vapor removal line is provided with an automatic shut-off device that terminates the delivery of gasoline in the event liquid gasoline flows into said vapor removal line. The shut-off device comprises a sensing orifice disposed at the end of a flexibly mounted tube within said vapor removal line, which tube leads to a passageway extending into the housing of said gasoline nozzle and terminating in a chamber that contains a conventional, diaphragm-operated, trigger mechanism for closing the main nozzle valve. In operation, no matter which way the nozzle is inserted into a gasoline tank fill pipe, the sensing orifice, by gravity, will fall into a position such that, if gasoline flows into said vapor removal line, it must also flood the sensing orifice.

Abstract: A gasoline dispensing nozzle for discharging gasoline into receiving vessels and for removing vapors therefrom through a vapor removal line is provided with an automatic shut-off device that terminates the delivery of gasoline in the event liquid gasoline flows into said vapor removal line. The shut-off device comprises a sensing orifice disposed at the end of a flexibly mounted tube within said vapor removal line, which tube leads to a passageway extending into the housing of said gasoline nozzle and terminating in a chamber that contains a conventional, diaphragm-operated, trigger mechanism for closing the main nozzle valve. In operation, no matter which way the nozzle is inserted into a gasoline tank fill pipe, the sensing orifice, by gravity, will fall to a position such that, if gasoline flows into said vapor removal line, it must also flood the sensing orifice.

Abstract: An automatic dispensing nozzle of the type for dispensing liquid such as gasoline, or the like, into a container and for automatically shutting off when the container is full. The assembly includes a housing having a fluid inlet and an outlet with the fluid passage extending therebetween and a valve disposed in the passage with a valve actuating stem extending exteriorly of the housing. A handle guard including a downwardly extending guide portion and a forwardly extending guard stem. A handle is pivotally supported at a front end adjacent the connection of the handle guard to the housing and extends to a rear end disposed adjacent the guide portion of the handle guard and engages the valve actuating stem for moving the valve actuating stem upon pivotal movement of the handle. The guide portion of the handle guard includes a forwardly extending rib and the rear end of the handle means is bifurcated to define flanges disposed on either side of the rib.