Abstract: The novel combination comprising:a container having a cylindrical neck of reduced cross-section terminating in an open end, said neck having a projection on its inner surface in proximity to said open end, anda closure for said open end having a skirt portion receivable in said open end and a shoulder at its outer end adapted to move into abutting relationship with the end of said cylindrical neck, said skirt portion having a cut out adapted for receiving said projection on the inner surface of said neck to hold said shoulder in non-abutting relationship with the end of said neck, said closure including a central fluid passage and a transverse fluid passage in communication therewith, the ends of said transverse fluid passage being sealed by the inner surface of said neck when said closure is held in the non-abutting position by the engagement of said projection in said cut out, said engagement being adapted to be overcome by force applied to the end of said closure whereby said shoulder is brought into abutt

Abstract: A marine propulsion installation comprising a propulsion unit adapted to be pivotally mounted on the transom of a boat for pivotal movement relative to the transom about a generally vertical steering axis, the propulsion unit including a rotatably mounted propeller, and an engine connected to the propeller, a fuel conduit having a first end communicating with the engine for supplying fuel thereto, and a second end, a fuel tank defining a fuel chamber adapted to contain fuel, and a coupling apparatus including a first member mounted on the fuel tank and including an air ventilation passage communicating with the fuel chamber, a valve member movable between a closed position and an open position for respectively closing and opening the air ventilation passage, a pivotal lever movable between a first position and second position for respectively moving the valve member from the closed position to the open position, a spring for biasing the lever to the first position, and a first fuel pasageway including a first

Abstract: The valve comprises a stationary part (1, 2), a mobile part (9) and a fluid-tight seal (15). This fluid-tight seal (15) consists of two portions (16, 17) axially separated by a cylindrical part (18). During filling, the connection (30) of the recharging tank moves the mobile part (9) downward against the action of a spring (10). A projection (31) works with the portion (16) of the seal to bring this latter downward. A ramp (32) guides the portion (17) of the seal to the connection (30). At the end of the path, this portion (17) is squeezed between the stationary part (1, 2) and the connection to assure a complete fluid-tightness of the filling passage (25) to the outside and a perfect separation of the two filling (25) and escape (21) passages. In the closed position of the valve, the upper part of the part (9) is engaged in the opening provided for the passage of the connection ( 30).

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for filling bottles with liquid to a predetermined fill height. A suction pipe is positioned relative to the bottle so that the pipe extends through the mouth of the bottle and the lower edge of the pipe is disposed at a fixed distance from the upper edge of the bottle and at a level slightly above the level of the predetermined fill height. Liquid is delivered by gravity into the bottle until the liquid level reaches the lower edge of the slightly elevated suction pipe. Then the suction pipe is lowered to the predetermined fill height and the supply of liquid is interrupted. The space above the liquid level in the bottle is connected with the outer atmosphere and excess liquid is drawn off by suction through the suction pipe until the liquid level in the bottle has dropped to the lower edge of the suction pipe.

Abstract: A novel valve mechanism using the so-called "rolling seal" type flexible cover tube. This cover tube is fitted fluid-tight on the outer circumference of a generally cylindrical inner movable valve member which is formed with an axial bore providing a fluid passage and which is further formed at its outer circumference with a valve port having communication with the axial bore. The cover tube has its at least one end radially turned or rolled radially outwardly to provide a turned annular lip where it is fitted on a fastened outer cylinder. Thus, the valve port is opened and closed by the outward and inward rolling motions of the annular lip of the cover tube due to the relative movements in the axial direction between the outer cylinder and the inner valve member. By the use of the valve mechanism thus constructed, a charging valve for a gas lighter can be provided.

Abstract: A vertical nozzle extending downwardly from the bottom of a tank supports below it a tubular member communicating with the inside of the nozzle and having an outlet in its side normally closed by a sleeve slidably mounted on the tubular member and in the nozzle and provided with a collar spaced below the nozzle and pressed downwardly by a coil spring to normally hold the sleeve in a lower position closing the valve outlet. A downwardly facing sealing washer encircles the sleeve below the collar, and a telescoping bottle guide encircles the nozzle and sleeve and has an opening in its lower end coaxial with the sleeve and small enough for the lower end of the guide around the opening to be engaged by the neck ring of an upwardly moving bottle, which will telescope the guide and move it upwardly while opening the valve.

Abstract: A fuel container with a filling valve, especially for a refillable cigarette or cigar lighter, comprises a partition or shield surrounding the movable valve member and provided with a small-section orifice to prevent entry of fibrous material which may block self-closure of the valve.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing nozzle is provided with a liquid discharge tube and a vapor recovery tube, both of which are adapted to be inserted into the fill pipe of a tank such as a motor vehicle gasoline tank. While gasoline or other volatile liquid is discharged through the discharge tube, a substantially equal volume of vapor is withdrawn through the vapor recovery tube to a pneumatic pump portion of a hydraulic motor-pneumatic pump device. Gasoline flowing through a hydraulic motor therein drives the pneumatic pump, which is operably connected to the hydraulic motor to be driven in synchrony therewith. The volume of vapor withdrawn from the fuel tank is adjusted to be approximately equal to the volume of liquid discharged, such that the pressure inside the tank is substantially atmospheric, and the end of the fill pipe of the tank may be sealed to prevent vapor from escaping or air from being drawn into the tank.

Abstract: A tire inflator includes a pressure vessel filled with non-flammable compressed gas. A tubular valve housing is secured within the inflator outlet and includes radial ports opening to the bore of the housing and located adjacent an outer apertured end wall. A tubular valve body is slidable within the housing bore and includes a conventional tire valve. The inner ends of the housing and valve body each include a slightly raised rib in concentric relationship. A rupturable diaphragm secured to the ribs locates the valve body relative to the housing and seals the space therebetween. Over pressure in the vessel ruptures the diaphragm between the valve body and housing and moves the valve body outwardly into engagement with the end wall of the housing. The pressure fluid within the pressure vessel escapes to atmosphere through the space between the valve body and housing and through the radial ports.