Abstract: A lever system cover for sealing a vessel. The cover has a lever system thereon and the cover is fittable to the vessel. Receiving members are mounted to the vessel. A rotatable lever locating plate is attached to the cover having multiple lever bars attached. The lever locating plate is rotated moving multiple lever bars into engagement with receiving members on the vessel and the lever bars thus providing leverage to the cover to seal the cover to the vessel.

Abstract: A torque-limit signal cap (10) for a filler neck (14) includes an axially outer portion (16), a filler neck closure (12), and a torque-limit signaler (20). The torque-limit signaler (20) operates during cap installation to interrupt temporarily a driving connection established between the axially outer portion (16) and the closure (12) to provide a tactile and/or auditory signal to a user turning the cap (10) in the filler neck (14) indicating that sufficient torque has been applied to the axially outer portion (16) to seat the closure (12) in a filler neck-closing position in the filler neck (14).

Abstract: A temporary fixing structure includes recesses formed with a mounting hole of a first tubular body to face each other wherein the diameter of the mounting hole extending along the recesses is smaller than that of a flange, and protrusions arranged at the head of an end portion of a second tubular body wherein a spacing between the protrusion and the flange is substantially equal to the thickness of a mounting surface of the first tubular body and wherein the protrusions are arranged inside the fist tubular body through the recesses. The second tubular body is turned with respect to the first tubular body to bring a flat portion of the flange into close contact with the mounting surface of the first tubular body.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for locking a lug-type rotary closure assembly in a closed position. The locking arrangement includes a pressure warning device, which may also release internal pressure. The system cannot be unlocked and hence the closure cannot be opened, until the pressure warning device has been moved to a position where it will warn of internal pressure and/or release internal pressure.

Abstract: A fuel tank fueling device for feeding fuel through the fuel passage of an inlet pipe into a tank main body is provided. The fueling device is easier to manipulate when the fuel cap is opened and closed, and also has better fuel tank sealing properties against the outside air. The fueling device includes a handle provided on a casing main body, operated to open and close the fuel passage; a sealing component interposed between the casing main body and the seat surface of the fuel inlet pipe; a spring disposed so as to urge the sealing component against the seat surface; and a cam mechanism whereby the operating force of the handle in the closing direction is converted via the spring into the sealing force of the sealing component pressing against the seat surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a vessel for containing consumer products. Parts of the containment vessel are made of material sufficiently capable of being deformed by the mechanical force applied by the hands of the consumer while avoiding accidental opening during shipment or display of the vessel on store shelves. The vessel can be made of a suitable material to display the contents of the containment vessel.

Abstract: A filler device, particularly an oil filler device on an internal-combustion engine, has a filler neck and a closing cap closing the filler opening on the filler neck, which closing cap has a cap bottom, a surrounding cap wall originating from the cap bottom, and a centering element arranged in the interior on the closing cap. The centering element interacts with a countercentering element situated on the filler neck. For a good centering of the closing cap on the filler neck, it is provided to arrange the countercentering element at a radial distance with respect to the interior pipe surface of the filler neck and within an end section of the filler neck in the area of the filler opening.

Abstract: In a cap device for a fuel tank, a main portion includes an operation portion, a sealing member and an engaging portion. When the main portion is inserted into an opening portion of the fuel tank and rotated by a predetermined angle, the sealing member is pressed against the opening portion and the engaging portion engages the opening portion, thereby fixing the cap device to the opening portion. The main portion also includes a shaft portion, a movable member having the engaging portion, and a cam mechanism disposed between the shaft portion and the movable member for allowing the shaft port ion to move separately from the movable member, so that the engaging portion engages the opening portion according to the vertical movement of the shaft portion through the cam mechanism.

Abstract: A liquid transfer system that includes a valve and coupler assembly of unique design for use in extracting hazardous fluids from a transport container. The system includes a novel valve and coupler assembly that is of a simple design and is uniquely constructed from a corrosive resistant plastic that is substantially impervious to most corrosive liquids.

Abstract: A meal box includes a bottom with a wall extending therefrom and food is received in the meal box. A skirt extends from the bottom and toward an opposite direction of the wall. A plurality of grooves are defined in an outer surface of the wall and a plurality of protrusions extend from an inside of the skirt. Two meal boxes are overlapped by receiving the protrusions in the grooves so that the two boxes can be well connected. A cover is removably mounted to the wall and includes an embrace portion which is engaged with the outer surface of the wall of the top meal box.

Abstract: A fuel cap (10) closes the fuel supply inlet (FNb) of a filler neck (FN) at a narrow operating angle (about 90°), improving the sealing properties of a gasket (GS). The fuel cap (10) has a cap engagement element (20a), which is brought into engagement with the opening engagement element (FNc) of the filler neck (FN), and seals the gap around the filler neck (FN) by means of the gasket (GS). The opening engagement element (FNc) is formed in an inclined state at a predetermined angle relative to the direction orthogonal to the axial direction for closing the cap. The cap engagement element (20a) has a guide surface (20b). This surface is aligned and brought into engagement with the opening engagement element (FNc) by the rotation of the fuel cap (10) in the closing direction while this element is inserted into the filler neck (FN). The guide surface (20b) has a first inclined portion (20c) with a considerable inclination &agr;2, and a second inclined portion (20d) whose inclination &agr;1.

Abstract: A slatted recycling and refuse receptacle is provided with detents at the top for the mounting of a demountable top on the receptacle. Various tops can be mounted with various decorative treatments. Having the decoration on the top itself enables such decoration to be removed with the top so it doesn't interfere with removal of trash and recyclables from the receptacle through the top.

Abstract: A radiator includes a neck including a pair of openings and a plurality of threads configured to engage a plurality of threads disposed within a radiator cap. The neck threads and the radiator cap threads each include a thread stop and a clearance and permit the radiator cap to rotate to a fully closed position. The clearance permits the radiator cap to move in an axial direction when not in the fully closed position without rotating from the fully closed position. The thread stops are configured prevent the radiator cap from rotating after moving axially.

Abstract: A transport and storage container for liquids has a pallet underframe to be handled by various transport devices. A parallelepipedal or cubic inner container of plastic material with a closeable fill and outlet opening or a closeable fill and removal opening is provided. A metal cage rests against the inner container and is formed of crossing horizontal and vertical cage rods of metal. The flexible inner container has an inner envelope of a plastic foil and an outer envelope of a woven material. The inner container is fastened to at least one of an upper frame of the metal cage and a protective cover of the metal cage. The inner envelope is positioned in the outer envelope of the inner container.

Abstract: The invention concerns a closure for a cylindrical can (10) The closure includes a flexible member (11) of the easy-open type secured across the open end of the can (10). A rigid, screw cap (22) is screwed over the thus sealed end of the can. An annular, resilient member (24) depending downwardly from the underside of the end wall of the cap (22), engages the membrane (11) in the vicinity of the end flange (18) of the can body (10) thereby strengthening the seal between the membrane (11) and the flange (18). This advantageously permits cooking of the contents of the can with the flexible membrane (11) in situ, thereby giving rise to a can having an easy-open end, the contents of which can are cooked and sterilized using conventional processing lines.

Abstract: A pressure cooking apparatus has a locking device for locking the lid of the apparatus relative to the pan of the apparatus. The lid includes lid ramps for engaging pan ramps on the pan. The locking device is mounted to move along the wall of the pan in an inter-ramp zone so that the locking device has a locking position flush against a lateral edge of a pan ramp.

Abstract: An air filter housing (12) includes twist and lock structure (42) having a first position (FIGS. 5, 7, 10) permitting axial movement (66) of a cover (34) and base (36) relative to each other, and being rotatable in a first rotational direction (44) from the first position to a second position (FIGS. 4, 6, 9, 12), and in the second position preventing axial movement of the base and cover relative to each other, and being rotatable in a second opposite rotational direction (64) from the second position to the first position. Anti-rotation lock structure (70, 110, 140) provides a rotational retention force holding the twist and lock structure in the second position. The anti-rotation lock structure includes an arm (74, 112, 142) flexibly bendable about a bend line extending parallel to the axis (14) of the housing.

Abstract: A trash can and closure system including a closed circular bottom with a first diameter and an open circular top with a second diameter. The second diameter is greater than the first diameter. The container includes a side wall there between and a central axis, the side wall having an upper extent extending downwardly from the top. The container also includes a pair of threads formed in the upper extent with each of the threads having an input point and an output point spaced with respect to each other. The container has a lid having a circular plate and with a side wall extending downwardly from the periphery of the plate and a lifting handle extending adjacent to the center of the plate. A pair of threads is formed in the side wall of the lid and each of the threads includes an input point and an output point spaced with respect to each and with respect to a horizontal plane extending perpendicularly through the axis.

Abstract: The fuel cap is disposed at the rear part of the automobile, and is furnished with a casing main body, the cover having an operating portion, and a gasket. Where an external force directing from a rear part to a front part is received at a position which is at an outer peripheral edge of the operating portion and at a rearmost part, the operating portion is determined to be at the closing position such that the operating portion transmits a moment turning in the closing direction to the closer.

Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging container, an absorbent pad, a protective wrap, an insulator, and a shipping container. The packaging container includes a vessel and a lid which attach securely together through a plurality of locking tabs and tab receptacles to form an air tight seal. The protective wrap surrounds the medical substance during shipment and limits the movement of the medical substance within the vessel. The medical substance is stored inside the vessel on the absorbent pad, the vessel is positioned within the insulator, and the insulator is placed within the shipping container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for closing a pot having a non-circular neck. The neck comprises a ring of non-circular contour presenting diametrally opposite notches for the passage of catches provided on the lower face of the skirt of a stopper. The skirt presents a non-circular cross-section. The ring presents diametrally opposite swells beneath which the catches of the skirt of the stopper are positioned.

Abstract: A fuel cap is set on a tank opening and includes a casing main body, a cover, and a torque mechanism. The torque mechanism includes a cover engagement projection disposed on the cover, a torque plate having a plate engagement element, and a spring. When the cover is rotated in a closing direction of the tank opening, the cover engagement projection is released from the plate engagement element under a certain rotational torque to provide the user with the feeling of a click. When the cover is rotated in an opening direction of the tank opening, on the other hand, the cover engagement projection is released from the plate engagement element under a smaller rotational torque. This arrangement enables the spring to accumulate the pressing force and release the accumulated pressing force. The release of the accumulated pressing force causes the positional relationship between the cover and the casing main body to an initial state.

Abstract: A fuel tank fueling device for feeding fuel through the fuel passage of an inlet pipe into a tank main body is provided. The fueling device is easier to manipulate when the fuel cap is opened and closed, and also has better fuel tank sealing properties against the outside air. The fueling device includes a handle provided on a casing main body, operated to open and close the fuel passage; a sealing component interposed between the casing main body and the seat surface of the fuel inlet pipe; a spring disposed so as to urge the sealing component against the seat surface; and a cam mechanism whereby the operating force of the handle in the closing direction is converted via the spring into the sealing force of the sealing component pressing against the seat surface.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a container has a container neck, having slanted grooves extending in a circumferential direction of the container neck. A removable cap has a clamping projection for each one of the slanted grooves, wherein the clamping projections slide in the slanted groove when the cap is removed from or fastened to the container neck. Each one of the grooves is delimited by two opposed slanted surfaces. The width of the slanted grooves measured in the circumferential direction matches the size of the clamping projections in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tank cap for closure of a fuel tank, which can be screwed onto a filler neck and has an inner closure element as well as a cap element and is mounted so as to rotate against the force of a return spring around an angle of free travel that is limited by a first stop and a second stop. The return spring is arranged between the closure element and the cap element so that the longitudinal axis of the return spring lies in a plane that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tank cap.

Abstract: A lid with a holding knob and coupling elements designed to secure the holding knob to the lid. The coupling elements comprise at least one lug and a notch having an entry portion for the lug to pass through the notch, as well as a retaining portion for retaining the lug in the slot. The lug is mobile between the entry portion and the retaining portion, when the knob and lid are moved relative to one another.

Abstract: A pressure cooker with a safety device to prevent the lid from turning includes a lid handle and a cooking pan handle. The safety device is built-in to the lid handle, and includes a locking mechanism, a vertical sliding pushbutton that actuates a locking member, a residual pressure valve, and a cooker closed condition indicator rod. The pushbutton exerts pressure on a rocker, which moves the locking member horizontally over two opposing slope ramps in the surface of the locking member.

Abstract: A removably attachable traction gear for the underside of footwear having two primary components: a retaining member and a receptacle. These two components respectively replace the common screw and threaded receptacle systems found in for affixing traction gear to the underside of shoes. A partial turn of the traction gear securely locks the gear into the receptacle. The retaining member has a three-extension design so as to make the traction gear resistant to lateral forces applied to the ground-engaging end of the cleat. Locking is achieved through use of cantilevered fingers which press in during installation of the retaining member, and which spring back out to lock with mated indentations in the extensions. During installation a dome containing insole material is compressed. Unlocking is achieved through reverse turning the retaining member to force the springs back in, and removal is aided through re-expansion of the dome.

Abstract: Closure cap for the acoustical indication of a predetermined torque being exceeded during securing, having a closure part which can be secured in a sealing manner on the opening; a gripping part for applying the torque; a rotational connection between the closure part and gripping part, which connection permits relative rotation between said two parts; springs which act between the closure part and gripping part in the direction of the relative rotation and subject the extent of the relative rotation to the torque applied; and at least one arrangement comprising a resilient tongue and a snap-in bead, one part of the arrangement being arranged the gripping part and the other part being arranged on the closure part, and at one point during the relative rotation the tongue, by being temporarily deflected, passing the snap-in bead.

Abstract: The pressure cooker with a system (3) for locking the closure of the lid (2) on the pan comprises an elastic locking collar housed in the recess (2b) in the lid, clamping the rim (1a) of the pan, a release trigger (5) and a transmission mechanism (7) from the trigger (5) to the collar (4), which has a dividing gap (4a), while its section is flat and angled. The transmission mechanism (7) is housed inside the handle (6) of the lid and it has a member (15), jointed to the trigger (5) and connected to the ends of the collar (4), for the expansion of said collar via a rack (15a).

Abstract: A pot is closed off at top by a lid. The pot has an peripheral flange with one or more spaced slotted openings. These openings have an enlarged area slightly greater than one or more aligned elements protruding downwardly from the underside of a peripheral flange on the lid. These elements enter the enlarged areas and the lid can be rotated so that the portions of such elements, interconnecting the elements disposed in the enlarged areas, move into the slots and lock the lid to the pot until rotated back to the original position.

Abstract: A transport and storage container for liquids, with a pallet-like underframe, an inner container of synthetic material with four side walls, a bottom wall and a top wall, and a closeable filler connection integrally formed on the top wall, and an outlet connection with a discharge fitting integrally formed in a lower portion of a side wall, an outer casing composed of vertical and horizontal grate rods or constructed as a sheet metal casing, and a removable protective cover of sheet metal or synthetic material fastened to the outer casing and provided with a central entry opening to the filler connection of the inner container which is closeable by a screw cap.

Abstract: A tobacco water pipe for smoking loose leaf tobacco, the tobacco water pipe having a base and an elongated tube, the elongated tube being removably interlocked to the base of the tobacco water pipe. To removably interlock the base and the elongated tube, the base of the water pipe has a seat member which is at least partially embedded into the base of the tobacco water pipe and the elongated tube has a sleeve member which is affixed to the lower most portion of the elongated tube. The seat member of the base is configured to receive the sleeve member of the elongated tube. The sleeve member alone, or in connection with a collar member, is designed to interlock with the seat member, securely fastening the elongated tube to the base of the tobacco water pipe.

Abstract: A protective outer shell for a cosmetic container, such as a lipstick container, having a tubular shell cover and a tubular shell base wherein the shell cover is positively retained on the shell base. The shell cover includes at least one radially inwardly extending rib extending along an inner surface of the cover. The rib cooperates with a locking member extending radially outward from the shell base so that the shell cover is moveable between a locked and unlocked position. In the locked position, rotational and axial movement of the shell cover relative to the shell base is limited to prevent accidental removal of the cover from the base.

Abstract: A carrier for a grease cartridge has a body with an internal chamber for accommodating a grease cartridge and non-cylindrical outside longitudinal surfaces. A cap having non-cylindrical outside longitudinal surfaces aligned with the outside surfaces of the body is releasable connected to the body to close the chamber.

Abstract: A multiple compartment container designed to contain and carry pet food and water when on trips or traveling. The lower compartment of the container is an insulated unit designed to contain a supply of water. The upper compartment of the container comprises a dish compartment designed to hold food which may be closed by a sealing cover. The dish compartment sits on the lower compartment and forms a closure for the lower compartment. The upper compartment is removable from the lower compartment so the lower and upper compartments may be separately used for feeding or watering an animal as required. The container has a pivotal handle that provides ease of transport and locks the upper compartment in place for carrying. The handle may be pivoted to the container to selectively lock or unlock the compartments. A cover for the upper compartment is rotatable between an open and a closed position which seals the contents in the dish of the upper compartment.

Abstract: A closure a container, including capability for counting and indicating the number of times the closure has undergone a cycle of closing and opening the container, and further for incorporating the closure into a device for for resisting the opening of the container by a child.

Abstract: A closure assembly for attachment to a vessel having an opening ring of a vessel and a closing cover cooperating with the ring and including a large diameter base end attached to the vessel and a small diameter ring end to receive a removable cover thereover. The cover end includes a plurality of spaced inwardly protruding locking lugs having a lower surface slightly inclined and the cover includes a perimeter ring flange, having a first downwardly depending skirt spaced closely adjacent and inwardly from the ring locking lugs and a second downwardly depending skirt spaced outwardly therefrom. The first skirt has outwardly protruding locking lugs spaced downwardly from the ring flange and having a slightly inclined upper surface to wedgingly mate with respective lower surfaces of the ring locking lugs. The cover has an interior surface between the first and second skirts and a D-ring seal located between the flanges on the interior surface for contacting and being compressed by the small diameter ring end.

Abstract: A mug comprising a container and a lid, with the container having an inwardly projecting seal rim and inwardly projecting retainers spaced above the seal rim. The lid has a disc for engagement with the upper surface of the seal rim with a retainer opening for passing the retainer, and a catch for positioning under the retainer to retain the lid in the container on the seal rim. The retainer may be formed integrally with the container, or may be a stud carried in an opening in the container. The catch of the lid preferably includes a flexible center with a ramp at each end joining the catch to the disc.

Abstract: A container (10) for a filter (12) has a cylindrical housing (16) receiving the filter (12) and permitting replacement of the filter (12) from an open end. An enlarged diameter fitting (22) is secured about the open end of the cylindrical housing (16) and has retaining lugs (30) for retaining a removable end cap assembly. The removable end cap assembly has an anchor plate (40) with projections (46) that are received within arcuate slots (32) of the end fitting (22). The anchor plate (40) is coupled to an end cap (42) for rotation to position the projections (46) beneath the lugs (30) to restrain outward movement of the anchor plate (40). A single bolt (44) through the end cap (42) is threaded to the anchor plate (40). Rotation of the bolt draws the anchor plate (40) tightly against the lugs (30). The end cap (42) is simultaneously forced against an O-ring (36) disposed on the outer end (50) of fitting (22) for sealing the end cap to the container. An embodiment of FIG.

Abstract: A device for locking/unlocking a lid (1) on a vessel (2) to form a pressure cooking vessel. The device has at least two radially movable jaws (15a, 15b) on the lid (1), a portion (50) for controlling the movement of the jaws (15a, 15b), actuating members (20a, 20b) connected to each of the jaws (15a, 15b) and provided with at least one locking aperture (25a, 25b, 250), and at least one locking valve (10) mounted on the lid (1) and movable into a raised position in which it engages the aperture(s) (25a, 25b, 250) and locks the jaws (15a, 15b). The device is characterized in that it comprises a locking valve (10) combined with two actuating arms (20a, 20b) positionable one above the other at least when the jaws are in the locking position, the actuating arms having respective locking apertures (25a, 25b) arranged to be in register in the locking position.

Abstract: A device for closing a cover onto a container, wherein the cover and the container each have a protruding flanged edge which come to lie against each other in the closing position and wherein a hook-shaped cam connected to the cover co-acts with a counter-cam connected to the container for the purpose of locking the cover onto the container, wherein both flanged edges have continuous slotted holes in a corresponding pattern, wherein a wedge-shaped hand-tool can be placed into two mutually registering holes in the flanged edges to turn the cover in relation to the container, such that the hook-shaped cam connected to the cover comes into engagement with the counter-cam, whereby with a simple tool all locks are placed simultaneously in or out of engagement during closing or release of the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cap for closing the filling pipe of a fuel tank in a motor vehicle, of the kind comprising a rotatable locking mechanism which cooperates with a complementary part formed on the end of the pipe. The cap comprises at least two stops disposed axially opposite one another between which a portion of a radial collar formed on the end of the pipe is received when the cap is in the closed position. The body of the cap further comprises two parts assembled by elastic engagement, each of which comprises one of said two axial stops.

Abstract: A lid is rotatable relative to the upper end of a container. The container carries at least two circumferentially spaced ribs tapered longitudinally in thickness from a relatively narrow rib end to a relatively wide rib end in a given circumferential direction. The lid may have an equal number of lugs, each defining a tapered passageway having a relatively wide end sufficiently large to provide clearance around the relatively narrow end of the corresponding rib and to permit rotation of increments of successively smaller cross section past increments of successively larger cross section of the ribs until the lugs and ribs jam against each other radially, axially and circumferentially to provide a relatively rigid structure where the ribs and lugs overlap. At least three exterior walls of the ribs simultaneously engage three interior walls of the lugs when the ribs and the lugs simultaneously engage. At least one of the jamming surfaces and an engaged surface is in an oblique plane.

Abstract: Cover for a waste container consisting of a cover plate (3) with peripheral wall which fits onto the standing upper rim (2) of the container, in which cover plate is recessed a circular opening (4) which is closable by a circular lid (7), wherein an outer peripheral wall of the lid and the inner periphery of the recess have co-acting cams for locking the lid in the recess, wherein the cams (23, 24, 60, 62) are disposed in different levels or are elongate and are disposed sloping relative to the line of symmetry of the lid such that an opening is formed between the one end of a cam and the other end of the adjacent cam, which opening serves for passage of the co-acting cam, wherein the axially oriented lower surface of the one cam in addition to the opposite axial surface of the other co-acting cam have indentations for defining different closing positions of the lid in the cover plate, whereby one or more intermediate positions of the lid in which the lid can be removed, and an end position in which the lid i

Abstract: In a safety lock for a container connection (3), at least two cams (9, 10) are arranged at the contacting surfaces of the container connection part (4) and lock part (5) and cooperate with a radially open groove (7) extending in the circumferential direction and with at least two axially parallel grooves (6 and 8) at the counterpart (5 or 4) in the manner of a bayonet catch. In order to obtain a safety lock system having a plurality of safe combination pairs which are absolutely safeguarded against interchanging, it is suggested that the combination pairs having a plurality of cams (9 and 10) and axially parallel grooves (6 and 8) at the container connection part (4) and at the lock part (5) have different circumferential (angular) distances (X1) from one another in the circumferential direction in a plurality of container connections of the same type.

Abstract: A refuse device includes a cover which can be locked to the container of the device by rotating the cover on the container. The cover includes a top portion, a collar extending downwardly from the top portion, and two tabs attached to the collar, spaced apart from the top portion, located opposite each other, and extending inwardly from the collar. The container includes a sidewall terminating in an upper edge, a closed bottom attached to the sidewall opposite the upper edge, an outwardly extending rim attached to the upper edge of the sidewall, and an upwardly extending lip attached to the rim opposite the sidewall. The lip includes two diametrically opposite channels through which the tabs move when the cover is placed on or removed from the container. The lip also includes six groove, two of which flank the first channel, two of which flank the second channel, and two of which are positioned intermediate the first and second channels.

Abstract: A quick-on cap (10) is provided for engaging a filler neck (22). The cap (10) includes a closure for closing the mouth of the filler neck (22) and a gripping mechanism for gripping the filler neck (22) to establish a fuel vapor seal between the closure and the filler neck (22). The closure includes a core (18) and a sleeve (14) that is movable relative to the core (18). The sleeve (14) carries a sealing ring (34) that is configured to seal against the filler neck (22). The gripping mechanism is coupled to the core (18) and sleeve (14) and grips the filler neck (22) to compress the sealing ring (34) between the sleeve (14) and the filler neck (22) in response to movement of the core (18) relative to the sleeve (14) in a cap-installation direction. The closure also includes a handle cover (12) coupled to the core (18) to make it easy for a user to move the core (18) relative to the sleeve (14) in the cap-installation direction an amount sufficient to actuate the gripping mechanism.

Abstract: Device for controlling a flow limiting valve mounted in a cover of an appliance for cooking under pressure, the appliance further including a container to be closed by the cover, the cover having a central axis and the valve being movable between an open position for permitting flow of fluid out of the appliance and a closed position for blocking flow of fluid out of the appliance, the device comprising a cover handle and a bolt mounted in the cover handle for movement between first and second end positions along a line passing through the central axis, the bolt being operatively associated with the valve for permitting free displacement of the valve when the bolt is in the first end position and for preventing the valve from moving to the closed position when the bolt is in the second end position, and wherein: the bolt comprise biasing for elastically urging the bolt toward the first end position; and the device further comprises defining an automatic locking-unlocking system coupled with the bolt for contr

Abstract: A locking-unlocking device for a cooking vessel having a vertical center axis and composed of a container and a cover, for securing the cover to the container, the container having a side wall with an upper peripheral edge defining an open top, the device including a plurality of locking jaw assemblies mounted on the vessel at locations spaced apart about the center axis of the vessel, each locking jaw assembly including locking jaws which are movable into a locking position for securing the cover to the container; and an unlocking element linked to the locking jaws for moving the locking jaws to an unlocking position in which the cover is separable from the container.