Abstract: An apparatus and method for filling aseptic containers with an aseptic product in an aseptic processing apparatus. An apparatus including a valve mechanism for controlling the opening or closing of a valve. The aseptic product is delivered through the valve to the aseptic container. The valve mechanism remains in a sterile tunnel, preventing contaminants from being carried into the aseptic product.

Abstract: A fluid transfer nozzle for fuel oil and other fluid products allows for the one step removal of locking caps for vertical filling pipes. The locking cap includes a detent mechanism that, under the force of gravity, engages an obstruction within an input port of the pipe, preventing its rotation and therefore its removal. The nozzle has a socket within its mouth that engages the cap to allow rotation of the cap with rotation of the nozzle. Also within the nozzle mouth is a magnetic element that generates a magnetic field to draw the detent mechanism into an unlocked position against the force of gravity. With the cap so unlocked, the nozzle may be rotated to loosen the cap and allow its removal.

Abstract: A product saver for facilitating the transfer of the contents of an upper most bottle to a cavity within a lower most bottle. The device includes a pair of fittings between which a butterfly valve is positioned such that the contents of the upper most bottle can settle against the butterfly valve which can then be opened and allowing the rapid transfer of the contents of the upper most bottle into the cavity of the lower most bottle.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing solenoid valve includes a plunger tube that forms an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice. A plunger that forms a fluid chamber is slidably disposed within the plunger tube. The plunger is movable between a fluid fill configuration, wherein the fluid chamber communicates with the inlet orifice to allow the fluid chamber to be filled and a fluid dump configuration, wherein the fluid chamber communicates with the outlet orifice to allow the fluid chamber to be emptied. The fluid dispensing solenoid valve is used to dispense a very accurate quantity of fluid in very controllable manner.

Abstract: A fuel tank having an inlet and an outlet is connected to a separate pressure vessel by means of a pump. Fuel vapors are pumped out of the tank and into the pressure vessel while the tank is being filled via the inlet, so that fuel vapors cannot escape during filling. After filling, the inlet is closed and the pressure in the tank is increased to about 4 bar by means of a pressure regulator in a line connecting the pressure vessel to the fuel tank. The pump is then switched off and the fuel can be delivered to the engine via the outlet under the increased fuel pressure in the tank, the pressure being reduced to fuel system pressure by a pressure regulator in the outlet line.

Abstract: A closure valve for the filler neck of a vehicle fuel tank includes a plastic ball with a vapor impermeable plate attached to it to form part of its surface. The ball is held between a carrier on the inside and a seal carrier on the outside, the seal carrier being held against the ball by a screw cap, a spring washer and a vapor seal. When the valve is closed the plate, the seal carrier, the vapor seal and ring seals form a relatively impermeable barrier covering the end of the fuel filler pipe and preventing the escape of significant amounts of fuel vapor.

Abstract: A filler pipe for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle having an internally located closure flap which closes a filling aperture at the end region of an internally located housing part made from plastic and can be brought into its open position by insertion of a fuel-pump nozzle in order to fill the fuel tank. An elastomeric seal is arranged on the housing part acting between the housing part and the closure flap. The seal is applied to a seal support which is connected to the plastic housing to provide a seal both relative to the closure flap and relative to the housing part.

Abstract: A filler neck for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle with a shutter which is mounted inside the filler neck and which can be actuated by the pump nozzle into an open position for filling the fuel tank and into a closed position via an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism of the shutter cooperates with a damping device during the closing movement in such a way that the shutter can be closed with a time delay.

Abstract: There is a dispenser for the delivery of an anti-corrosion fluid during flushing of a marine engine cooling system. The dispenser comprises a housing 1′ with a chamber 2′ for the anti-corrosion fluid, an inlet 5′ to the housing for connection to a supply of fresh water, an outlet 6′ from the housing for connection to the cooling system and a valve 3′ for selectively diverting inlet water either directly to the cooling system or through a mixing 3A, 3B so that the water is combined with the anti-corrosion fluid from the chamber 2′ before entering the cooling system.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a filler neck of a vehicle includes a filler neck access door adapted to be coupled to a side wall of the vehicle, a filler neck closure that is adapted to be coupled to an open mouth of the filler neck to close the open mouth and includes a first seal configured to block fuel and fuel vapor from flowing from the filler neck to atmosphere, and a cover configured to cover the filler neck closure upon closure of the filler neck access door. The cover includes a second seal and a seal support coupled to the second seal and the filler neck access door. The seal support yieldably biases the second seal into engagement with the filler neck closure upon closure of the filler neck access door.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator including an output shaft structure coupled to an output gear to allow relative motion therebetween upon application of a predetermined level of force to the output shaft structure. The relative motion opens a normally closed conductive path between a motor for driving the output gear and a power supply input terminal. Integrated position control is provided whereby the conductive path is opened at limits to the range of motion for the output shaft established by location of the ends of stationary contacts. A fuel filler valve system and a method of providing pinch protection are also provided.

Abstract: A fuel intake assembly for a vehicle fuel tank is provided. The fuel intake assembly has a closure flap which opens and closes the intake opening. A sealing element and a seat on one or another of the closure flap and the fuel intake fitting cooperate to seal the fuel intake in a closed position. An apparatus is affixed to the closure flap which seals and locks the closure flap to the fuel intake fitting to prevent unwanted opening of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A safety valve assembly for use with a portable container, such as for dispensing fuel to a vehicular gas tank, where the valve assembly features a pair of fluid sealing members to be manually activated to effect dispensing of the fluid from the container. A first of said sealing members includes a magnetizable float member that further functions to automatically shut-off the fluid dispensing procedure before the receiving receptacle overflows, thus avoiding a problem with unwanted spillage. The second sealing member is activated by applying pressure to the container against the receiving receptacle, whereby premature spillage is further avoided during transportation of the fluid filled container. Finally, a rotatable lock mechanism, in the form of a camming system, is provided.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided which includes a nozzle body having a proximal end and an insertion end and defining an inlet orifice at the proximal end thereof and an outlet orifice at the insertion end thereof. The nozzle body is adapted to be attached at the proximal end thereof to an opening of a container and to be inserted at the insertion end thereof into an opening of a receiving vessel for dispensing a first fluid from the container into the receiving vessel from the inlet orifice to the outlet orifice thereof. The nozzle further includes a venting device connected to the nozzle body and defining a vent discharge opening for venting a second fluid from the receiving vessel into the container through the vent discharge opening such that the second fluid is vented through the vent discharge opening of the venting device without traversing the first fluid in the container substantially during an entire time for a dispensing of the first fluid from the container into the receiving vessel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a filling valve for incorporation in a bottle filling machine such as the Crown bottle filling machine or other functionally similar bottle filling machine, which the filling valve has a housing adapted so that the liquid beverage will flow through the valve orifice from a reservoir and further through a bottle sealing rubber into the bottle or other container. A valve stem centrally located in the valve has a passageway extending through it which permits gas displaced from the container as it is filled to pass upward through the stem into the reservoir. A distinctive valve stem guide is provided in the housing which has a non-circular opening, preferably a generally triangular opening, which serves to restrain rotational movement of the stem by virtue of a hexagonal shape, or other polygonal shape, of the cross-section of a portion of the stem.

Abstract: Hydraulic mounts which include a body member, a partition, a diaphragm and a base member are placed on an apparatus for supporting the body member loosely assembled with the partition, diaphragm and base member. A head member engages the body member and the base member in temporary fluid sealing relationship while air is evacuated from internal chambers of the mount and hydraulic fluid is flowed into the chambers. The head member may then be moved away from the base member and a final assembly of the mount provided by crimping a peripheral upper edge of the body member in forcible engagement with the base member, the partition and the diaphragm. The mount may include spaced apart projections to allow fluid to flow between the partition and the body member during the air evacuation and fluid fill process.

Abstract: A pressure sensor includes a pair of inputs for determining the pressure within a vapor recovery path. The inputs are positioned about a flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path. The vapor recovery path may include a mounting platform for attaching the pressure sensor and positioning the inputs relative to the flow restrictor. In one embodiment, a vapor sensor may also be positioned within the vapor recovery path. An inlet port and an outlet port direct vapor from the vapor recovery path to a sensor. The inlet and outlet ports are positioned relative to the flow restrictor for forcing the vapor through the sensor. In this embodiment, a common flow restrictor within the vapor recovery path may accommodate both the vapor sensor and the pressure sensor. If vapor is not being returned in the vapor return path properly, the fuel dispenser may set an alarm condition and/or shut down the fuel dispenser operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a filler neck of a vehicle includes a filler neck access door adapted to be coupled to a side wall of the vehicle, a filler neck closure that is adapted to be coupled to an open mouth of the filler neck to close the open mouth and includes a first seal configured to block fuel and fuel vapor from flowing from the filler neck to atmosphere, and a cover configured to cover the filler neck closure upon closure of the filler neck access door. The cover includes a second seal and a seal support coupled to the second seal and the filler neck access door. The seal support yieldably biases the second seal into engagement with the filler neck closure upon closure of the filler neck access door.

Abstract: A flap valve for the filling pipe of a motor vehicle fuel tank, comprising a pipe section (3) that projects at a slant into the tank, a valve flap (2) that is positioned so as to rotate therein and has two pivoting arms (33), which project on the side from the pipe section, as well as a floater (1) that is guided axially on the outside peripheral surface of the pipe section. The pivoting arms (33) are hinged with their free ends to this floater. In the fully assembled state, the lower front of the floater (1) has an essentially horizontally extending plane, namely a frontal plane (17).

Abstract: There is disclosed a filling valve for incorporation in a bottle filling machine such as the Crown bottle filling machine or other functionally similar bottle filling machine, which The filling valve has a housing adapted so that the liquid beverage will flow through the valve orifice from a reservoir and further through a bottle sealing rubber into the bottle or other container. A valve stem centrally located in the valve has a passageway extending through it which permits gas displaced from the container as it is filled to pass upward through the stem into the reservoir. A distinctive valve stem guide is provided in the housing which has a non-circular opening, preferably a generally triangular opening, which serves to restrain rotational movement ofthe stem by virtue of a hexagonal shape, or other polygonal shape, of the cross-section of a portion of the stem.

Abstract: An automotive fuel tank fill assembly for a fuel tank is disclosed having a fuel fill tube with a first end adapted to receive fuel and a second end open to the fuel tank. The fill tube includes a spiral indentation formed around its first end so that the spiral indentation forms both an external and internal thread at the first end of the tube. An inlet valve housing containing a normally closed inlet valve has an external thread. This external thread is dimensioned to threadably engage the internal thread on the fill tube while a latch and detent mechanism locks the inlet valve housing to the fill tube at a predetermined rotational position. Similarly, a mount housing includes an internal thread which threadably engages the external thread on the fill tube. The mount housing includes a locking tab which engages the detent formed on the fill tube at a predetermined rotational position of the mount housing relative to the fill tube.

Abstract: A filler neck for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle with a shutter which is mounted inside the filler neck and which can be actuated by the pump nozzle into an open position for filling the fuel tank and into a closed position via an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism of the shutter cooperates with a damping device during the closing movement in such a way that the shutter can be closed with a time delay.

Abstract: A ventilation-side floating valve 40 is provided for a fuel tank divided into a main tank part and a sub-tank part through a swelling part. The valve 40 includes an upper casing part 41 in which a float 46, a spring 47 and a retainer 48 are accommodated and a lower casing part 42. In arrangement of the valve 40, the upper casing part 41 is arranged on a central-upper part of the fuel tank above the swelling part. The lower casing part 42 is bent avoid the swelling part.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator including an output shaft structure coupled to an output gear to allow relative motion therebetween upon application of a predetermined level of force to the output shaft structure. The relative motion opens a normally closed conductive path between a motor for driving the output gear and a power supply input terminal. Integrated position control is provided whereby the conductive path is opened at limits to the range of motion for the output shaft established by location of the ends of stationary contacts. A fuel filler valve system and a method of providing pinch protection are also provided.

Abstract: A fuel supply apparatus having excellent operatability in opening and closing a fuel tank cap and enhanced scaling properties of the fuel tank from outside air is disclosed. The fuel supply apparatus for the fuel tank includes a casing main body detachably attached to the inlet pipe; a handle mounted on the casing main body to open and close a fuel path; a sealing member interposed between the casing main body and an inner wall of the inlet pipe; and a cam unit that presses the sealing member and expands a diameter of the sealing member with an operating force of the handle in a closing direction, so as to seal the casing main body against the inlet pipe.

Abstract: A closure valve for the filler neck of a vehicle fuel tank includes a plastic ball with a vapor impermeable plate attached to it to form part of its surface. The ball is held between a carrier on the inside and a seal carrier on the outside, the seal carrier being held against the ball by a screw cap, a spring washer and a vapor seal. When the valve is closed the plate, the seal carrier, the vapor seal and ring seals form a relatively impermeable barrier covering the end of the fuel filler pipe and preventing the escape of significant amounts of fuel vapor.

Abstract: A system for maintaining the sterility of the environment inside a device used to transfer pharmaceutical, food or similar products from one container to another. A special flange for fixing the gasket has been created that is fixed magnetically to the body of the container; a diaphragm inside the gasket completely closes the shaft's through hole that controls the distribution device, with the subsequent division of the shaft into two semi-shafts that are connected via the diaphragm by magnets hidden in the surfaces of the two facing semi-shafts. The bottom part of the distributor container and the top part of the transfer container are closed by two plates of ferrous magnetic material that is fixed to the parts by magnetic fittings, which plates will be extracted after the two containers are connected. Finally, a cylindrical screen is lifted up before the valve is activated to transfer the product in order to prevent any connection between the inner part of the connected containers and the extractor.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing nozzle which is connectable to a fluid reservoir for filling a tank with fuel. The nozzle is provided with a through-flow channel in fluid communication with a spout and with a trigger for operating at least one valve in the through-flow channel for opening and/or closing the through-flow channel. The spout is provided with an output end for delivering fuel and the fuel dispensing nozzle further comprises: an end valve which is movable between an open situation, wherein the end valve opens a through-flow opening for the fuel in the spout, and a closed situation wherein the end valve closes the spout; and a venturi for co-action with level detection means for detecting the fluid level in the tank. The end valve and the venturi are substantially arranged in the downstream end of the spout.

Abstract: A fuel tank filler pipe neck assembly, a fuel tank system and a method for refueling a fuel tank each employ a chamber having formed therein a liquid fuel dispensing nozzle entry port and a liquid fuel exit port. There is also disposed within the chamber a liquid fuel dispensing nozzle seat, where the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle seat is sized to accept and seal a rim of a liquid fuel dispensing nozzle introduced into the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle entry port while allowing flow of a liquid fuel from the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle through the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle seat. Finally, there is also disposed within the chamber a means for resiliently and flexibly biasing the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle seat against the rim of the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle while resiliently and flexibly sealing the liquid fuel dispensing nozzle seat to the liquid fuel exit port.

Abstract: A dispensing system for containing and dispensing powders, such as toner and developers, includes a dispensing container having an outlet and a chamber that contains powder. A fluidizing system introduces a gas into the chamber to increase the fluidity of the powder. The dispensing system includes a valve having a first portion attached to the dispensing container, and a second portion that attaches to a receiving container that receives the powder dispensed from the dispensing container. The valve is operable to dispense the powder from the dispensing container to the receiving container. The fluidizing system includes a porous member in the chamber and a gas source that flows a gas into the chamber through the porous member to fluidize the powder and enhance dispensing of the powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus (1) for handling flow of particulate material from one location such as a first station such as a filling head (2) attached to an IBC (3) and a chamber (4) which is in association with the filling head (2) by being slidably mounted round an outlet (8) thereof, the chamber (4) having an orifice (6) through which the another station such as an IBC (7) and the one station (23) are operatively connected to provide a transfer system for the material (8). The chamber (4) has a device (9) which is operable to remove a closure element (10) of the IBC (7). The chamber (4) also has means (11, 12) to extract material from the chamber (4) so that the exterior of the filling head (2) and IBC (7) remains in use free of any potentially contaminating material, such as specks of material.

Abstract: A self-closing filler cap (1) is provided for a fuel tank filler neck, wherein the neck includes a restrictive flap hinged thereto, the filler cap comprising a closure ring (2) for detachable mounting on the filler neck and a closure flap assembly (3) rotatively arranged on the closure ring (2), said closure flap assembly (3) comprising an annular member (12) and a closure flap (15) hinged thereto and a locking ratchet mechanism including at least one detent spring (18) and lugs (7) such that the closure flap assembly (3) is rotatable in one direction only wherein the at least one detent spring (18) and the lugs (7) are provided on the annular member (12) and the closure ring (2) respectively.

Abstract: A diesel fuel nozzle restrictor includes an attachment flange, nozzle tube, at least one release arm, and closure cap. A top of the attachment flange is structured to receive a fuel cap. A bottom of the attachment flange is structured to be attached to an existing diesel fuel filler neck. The nozzle tube also extends from a bottom of the attachment flange. The closure cap is pivotally attached to a bottom of the nozzle tube. Each release arm is preferably attached to the nozzle tube at substantially a top thereof. A capture ledge is formed on an end of each release arm to restrict pivoting movement of the closure cap. An actuation projection is formed at substantially an end of each release arm. An opening is formed through the wall of the nozzle tube to receive the actuation projection. Insertion of the diesel fuel nozzle through the nozzle tube will cause the closure cap to open after the at least one capture ledge is removed from a bottom of the closure cap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling a fuel tank (2) with a filling conduit (4). The fuel flow entering the tank is directed by a through flow sensor (53) in order to control and monitor the filling process. A particularly suitable tank system (1) for implementation of said method comprises a fuel tank (2), a filling tube (3) surrounding a filling conduit (4) and discharging into said fuel tank, an adsorption filler (6) connected to the gas area (8) of the tank (2) and a through-flow sensor (53) which detects the flow of fuel in the filling tube (2).

Abstract: A valve is described for the dosaged filling of fluids in packages, with a housing (1) with feed pipe (24), a mouthpiece (2) on the front face and an outlet device (14), with a closure body (3) able to be driven movably in the housing (1), able to be brought into engagement with a valve seat and having at the front a valve cone (32) and there behind a thickened central part, and with rear sealing devices (5).

Abstract: A closure for a tank, in particular a fuel tank for a motor vehicle or the like, that has a tank filling pipe which can be closed with a closure flap, is described. The closure flap has a locking device with which it can be locked and unlocked and is also connected by a hinge or the like, so that it can move into the interior of the tank filling pipe. The locking device is located completely beneath the closure flap so that the closure flap can be locked and unlocked. Thus the locking device is not accessible from the outside, so it cannot be damaged or operated by an unauthorized party. The tank filling pipe can also be sealed airtight by the closure flap or by a closure valve arranged in the tank filling pipe.

Abstract: A venting trans-fill station transfer is used to transfer gas from a supply tank to a second tank, and provides a vent between the supply tank and the second tank. The station includes a body defining an inlet port and a discharge port in flow communication with one another defining a fill flow path extending therebetween. The body further defines a venting port in flow communication with the fill flow path and an environment outside of the station, defining a vent flow path between the fill flow path and the environment. A vent plug port is formed in the vent flow path intermediate the fill flow path and the environment. A vent plug is configured for receipt in the vent plug port and is engagable with the plug port to isolate the fill flow path from the environment and to provide flow communication between the fill flow path and the environment.

Abstract: A motor vehicle fuel fill pipe shut-off device includes a fuel shut-off valve normally closed relative to a valve seat and disposed in a path of fuel flow through the fuel fill pipe of the motor vehicle to a fuel tank thereof.

Abstract: A paint cartridge replenisher (51) is constituted by a replenishing stool (52) having a feed tube passage hole (56) and a container support portion (57), a connector member (59) connectable to and communicable with a fore distal end of a feed tube (28), and a replenishing valve (61) operative to turn on and off paint supply from a paint source to the connector member (59). A paint cartridge (25) is set on the container support portion (57), thereby passing the feed tube (28) into the feed tube passage hole (56) on the side of the replenishing stool and bringing a fore distal end portion of the feed tube (28) into fitting engagement with the connector member (59). In this state, the replenishing valve (61) is opened, whereupon paint is supplied from the paint source to the connector member (59) and replenished into the container (26) of the paint cartridge (25), utilizing the opening at the fore distal end of the feed tube as a replenishing port of the paint cartridge (25).

Abstract: An improved refueling system is provided for faster and safer pit stop refueling of a race car during a race. The refueling system is particularly designed for faster gravity drain flow of fuel from a pitside fuel tank to a fuel cell on the race car. The refueling system comprises an improved fuel nozzle adapted for quick and easy engagement with a mating receiver on the race car. In the course of engaging the fuel nozzle with the receiver, a poppet-type valve in the nozzle is moved to a full-open position defining a substantially unobstructed flow path for fuel flow through the nozzle at a substantially optimized flow rate to achieve refueling of the race car in the shortest possible time. The fuel nozzle is quickly and easily disengaged from the car receiver, and such disengagement is accompanied by automatic closure of the poppet-type valve.

Abstract: There is disclosed a filling valve for incorporation in a bottle filling machine such as the Crown bottle filling machine or other functionally similar bottle filling machine, which The filling valve has a housing adapted so that the liquid beverage will flow through the valve orifice from a reservoir and further through a bottle sealing rubber into the bottle or other container. A valve stem centrally located in the valve has a passageway extending through it which permits gas displaced from the container as it is filled to pass upward through the stem into the reservoir. A distinctive valve stem guide is provided in the housing which has a non-circular opening, preferably a generally triangular opening, which serves to restrain rotational movement of the stem by virtue of a hexagonal shape, or other polygonal shape, of the cross-section of a portion of the stem.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a sewer pipe system of a recreational vehicle having a holding tank for waste and/or waste water and a discharge pipe having an outlet end through which waste and/or waste water is discharged from the holding tank utilizes an adapter body having a passageway therethrough and a closure member which is connected to the adapter body for movement across the passageway between closed and open positions. The adapter body is connectable to the discharge pipe of the sewer pipe system and also includes a cavity disposed to one side of the passageway so that the interior of the cavity is in communication with the interior of the passageway. Movement of the closure member between its open and closed positions moves the closure member at least partially into and out of the cavity.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to prevent fuel spillage from a fuel tank vent used with a boat mounted fuel tank having a filler tube leading thereto from a fuel filler fitting mounted to a surface of the boat and a vent line leading from the fuel tank to a vent extending through the hull of the boat. A member having a hollow interior and a removable closure member is mounted substantially flush with a surface of the boat and in close proximity to the fuel filler fitting. The member has a fitting in the interior thereof which is connected to a first section of vent tube leading from the fuel tank. The interior of the member is also connected to a second section of vent tube that leads to the vent extending through the hull of the boat. When the closure is on the member, the interior of the fuel tank is in communication with the vent. When the boat is to be fueled, the cap is removed from the member and a fuel overflow container is connected to the fitting.

Abstract: A system for dispensing carbonated beverage and ice into an open container uses a bottom filling technique in which the outlet port of the nozzle is proximate to a bottom of the open container in order to dispense the carbonated beverage. Preferably, the carbonated beverage is maintained in a pressurized state within the nozzle until immediately prior to opening the valve in order to maintain appropriate carbonation of the beverage. It is preferred that ice be added after the nozzle is located proximate the bottom of the open container. The ice dispenser includes a funnel located concentrically around the nozzle in order to supply ice around the nozzle into the open container. In order to avoid excessive foaming, it is important that the temperature of the carbonated beverage be chilled to approximately the surface temperature of the ice being added into the open container.

Abstract: Provided herein are fueling nozzles for the re-fueling of various motorized vehicles, particularly aircraft. A re-fueling nozzle according to this invention includes a gauge from which the pressure of a liquid fuel passing through the nozzle may be read by a technician performing the re-fueling operation. Nozzles according to the invention further comprise a shrouding means which protect the pressure gauge from damage during a refueling operation, or while the nozzle is being transported or stored. According to a preferred form of the invention, a nozzle comprises an inner conduit portion and an outer sleeve portion, wherein the outer sleeve portion is rotatable about the inner conduit portion.

Abstract: An automotive fuel filler pipe valve assembly includes a valve receptacle adapted to be attached to an automotive body panel or receptacle at the body panel, the valve having a spherical or cylindrical inner space and a larger opening and a smaller second opening diametrically opposed to the larger opening, an annular seal seat being associated with the second opening, a spherical or cylindrical valve member which is fittingly accommodated by the inner space and pivotally supported about an axis to be moved between a closed and an opened position, the valve member having a funnel shaped through passage which in the opened position of the valve member interconnects the openings of the receptacle and in an angular offset position separates the openings, a closing member which is biased against the sealing seat by a spring and which may be opened by a filler pipe by a fuel-filling gun introduced through the passage, a locking member adapted to be moved between a locking and a releasing position and, when in

Abstract: A system for dispensing carbonated beverages into an open container uses a bottom filling technique in which the outlet port of the nozzle is proximate to a bottom of the open container when dispensing is initiated. Specialized valve configurations and operation techniques are implemented in order to achieve enhanced flow characteristics of the carbonated beverage dispensing into the open container. Preferably, the valve head has a distribution surface in which a portion of the distribution surface near a proximal end of the valve head slopes more steeply downward than the portion of the distribution surface that is located towards the distal end of the valve head. With this configuration, the valve head gently redirects the flow trajectory of the carbonated beverage existing the nozzle from a substantially downward trajectory to a more horizontal umbrella like trajectory. It has been found that such a trajectory provides particularly favorable results.

Abstract: An air pump comprises a head member, an inner tube, a check valve, and one-way air valve. The head member is provided therein with a control valve which is provided at one end thereof with an air nozzle and at other end thereof with a press rod for controlling the control valve. The head member is provided in one side thereof with a connection portion which is in turn provided with a channel and a guide cell. The inner tube is connected with the connection portion and is provided therein with a receiving space in communication with the channel and the guide cell. The receiving space is in communication with the atmospheric air via an air duct in which the check valve is disposed. The inner tube is fitted into an outer tube such that a compressible space is formed therebetween, and that the outer tube moves in relation to the inner tube.

Abstract: A combination of a nozzle and a fuel tank fitting for delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a dispenser to a fuel tank. The fuel tank fitting comprises first and second valve assemblies coupled to the fuel tank in close proximity to each other. Each valve assembly has a flow passage extending therethrough in communication with the interior of the tank. The nozzle comprises a housing forming a handle portion and a nozzle portion for mating with the valve assemblies of the fuel tank fitting to form a liquid-tight seal therebetween. First and second flow passages extend through the nozzle and provide respectively a fuel supply line and a vent return line. First and second valve assemblies are disposed in the first and second flow passages in the nozzle. A releasable cooperative clamp is carried by the fuel tank fitting and the nozzle for securing the nozzle to the tank fitting when the nozzle has been mated to the fuel tank fitting.