US4036259A
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Fluid dispensing nozzle
Assignee: Dover Corp
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Filing: 1975-06-12
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1995-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An automatic nozzle having a spout which is releasably connected to the body of the nozzle in a manner so that it may be forceably removed therefrom without damage to the connecting means as well as the spout.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R. Wilder
- 👤 Chester W. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:42
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/44; B67D7/46; B67D7/48; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/9464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A body having a valve to control flow therethrough, a spout to dispense fluid from said body, said spout having one end disposed within said body, means to releasably connect said spout to said body to prevent relative movement between said spout and said body unless said spout is subjected to a sufficient force to remove said spout from said releasably connecting means and said body, alignment means cooperatively engaging said one end of said spout and said body in a fixed manner to positively prevent rotation of said spout and maintain alignment of said spout relative to said body without preventing removal of said spout when said spout is subjected to the sufficient force to remove said spout from said releasably connecting means said body, and said alignment means including means to cooperate with said one end of said spout and said body to limit the movement of said spout into said body, said releasably connecting means being resilient so that forceable removal of said spout will not damage said connecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A body having a valve to control flow therethrough, a spout to dispense fluid from said body, said spout having one end disposed within said body, means to releasably connect said spout to said body to prevent relative movement between said spout and said body unless said spout is subjected to a sufficient force to remove said spout from said releasably connecting means and said body, alignment means cooperatively engaging said one end of said spout and said body in a fixed manner to positively prevent rotation of said spout and maintain alignment of said spout relative to said body without preventing removal of said spout when said spout is subjected to the sufficient force to remove said spout from said releasably connecting means said body, and said alignment means including means to cooperate with said one end of said spout and said body to limit the movement of said spout into said body, said releasably connecting means being resilient so that forceable removal of said spout will not damage said connecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The body according to claim 1 wherein said one end of said spout has a slot therein, and said alignment means has a portion for disposition in said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A body having a valve to control flow therethrough, a spout to dispense fluid from said body, means to releasably connect said spout to said body, alignment means cooperatively engaging one end of said spout and said body in a fixed manner to positively prevent rotation of said spout and maintain alignment of said spout relative to said body, said releasably connecting means including means in said body to releasably receive the one end of said spout, means to retain said releasably receiving means in said body even when said spout is subjected to a sufficient force to remove the one end of said spout from said releasably receiving means and said body, said releasably receiving means being a packing material and said one end of said spout is formed with projections for cooperation with said packing material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A body having a valve to control flow therethrough, a spout to dispense fluid from said body, means to releasably connect said spout to said body, alignment means cooperatively engaging one end of said spout and said body in a fixed manner to positively prevent rotation of said spout and maintain alignment of said spout relative to said body, said releasably connecting means including means in said body to releasably receive the one end of said spout, means to retain said releasably receiving means in said body even when said spout is subjected to a sufficient force to remove the one end of said spout from said releasably receiving means and said body, said releasably receiving means being a packing material and said one end of said spout is formed with projections for cooperation with said packing material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The body according to claim 3 in which said retaining means is a retainer threadedly disposed in said body and about said one end of said spout, the end of said retainer engaging said packing material and urging said material against said alignment means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The body according to claim 4 in which said one end of said spout is formed with a slot therein and in which said alignment means is an annular member having a projecting portion to engage the slot in said spout, said member having a second portion engaging said body to fixedly position said member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3646974A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |