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Liquid flow controlling system
Assignee: Link Research & Development Inc
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Filing: 1990-05-08
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Granted: 1991-10-22
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Expires: 2010-05-08
Abstract
Abstract By employing two independent, separate and distinct flow paths which are controllably sequentially opened during use in a single actuation operation, an error-free, spill-free flame and explosion proof liquid delivery/filling system is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, both flow paths are normally maintained in a closed, sealed configuration, requiring an actuation force to controllably, sequentially open the flow paths. In addition, by providing a cooperating, mating liquid transfer assembly, the container on which the liquid delivery/filling system is mounted can be refilled with safety and ease, completely eliminating spillage of the liquid. In this way, a fully integrated, cooperating, liquid flow controlling system is realized.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L. Simmel
- 👤 Craig A. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:50
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/02; B67D7/0288; B67D7/0294; B65; B65B; B65B39/00; B65B39/04; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
An integrated, cooperating liquid flow controlling system for delivering a desired liquid from a first storage reservoir to a second active reservoir and also for providing trouble-free refilling of the first storage reservoir whenever required, with all liquid transfer being achieved in a controlled manner with over-filling, spillage, and pressure build up virtually eliminated, said flow controlling system comprising A. a liquid delivery/filling assembly comprising a. a first flow channel; b. a second, separate and independent flow channel positioned for cooperative association with said first flow channel; and c. actuation control means cooperatively associated with said first flow channel and said second flow channel for sequentially opening the flow channels whenever said control means is activated; and B. a liquid transfer assembly constructed for mating, cooperating mounted engagement with the liquid delivery/filling assembly and comprising a. a valve assembly 1. connectable at one end thereof to a source of said liquid, and 2.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
An integrated, cooperating liquid flow controlling system for delivering a desired liquid from a first storage reservoir to a second active reservoir and also for providing trouble-free refilling of the first storage reservoir whenever required, with all liquid transfer being achieved in a controlled manner with over-filling, spillage, and pressure build up virtually eliminated, said flow controlling system comprising A. a liquid delivery/filling assembly comprising a. a first flow channel; b. a second, separate and independent flow channel positioned for cooperative association with said first flow channel; and c. actuation control means cooperatively associated with said first flow channel and said second flow channel for sequentially opening the flow channels whenever said control means is activated; and B. a liquid transfer assembly constructed for mating, cooperating mounted engagement with the liquid delivery/filling assembly and comprising a. a valve assembly 1. connectable at one end thereof to a source of said liquid, and 2.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
movable between a first flow stopping position and a second flow permitting position, and b. a housing constructed for cooperating, mating, telescopic overlying interengagement with the liquid delivery/filling system assembly and incorporating 1. a central section having a liquid delivery flow channel, with one end thereof connected to the valve assembly, and 2. a wall section extending from the end of said central section opposite the valve assembly and comprising i. means for engaging and activating the control means of the liquid delivery/filling assembly, thereby causing the first and second flow channels thereof to be opened, and ii. means for securely locking and engaging the housing with the liquid delivery/filling assembly and for maintaining said locked interengagement
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
movable between a first flow stopping position and a second flow permitting position, and b. a housing constructed for cooperating, mating, telescopic overlying interengagement with the liquid delivery/filling system assembly and incorporating 1. a central section having a liquid delivery flow channel, with one end thereof connected to the valve assembly, and 2. a wall section extending from the end of said central section opposite the valve assembly and comprising i. means for engaging and activating the control means of the liquid delivery/filling assembly, thereby causing the first and second flow channels thereof to be opened, and ii. means for securely locking and engaging the housing with the liquid delivery/filling assembly and for maintaining said locked interengagement
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
until removal thereof is desired. 2. The integrated, cooperating mating, liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 1, wherein the housing of the liquid transfer assembly is further defined as incorporating vent means to enable air to exit from the inside of said housing to the outside thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
The integrated, cooperating mating, liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 2, wherein the liquid delivery/filling system further comprises radially extending pins formed thereon and said locking means of the liquid transfer assembly is further defined as comprising at least one depending flange member extending from said wall section of the housing and incorporating pin receiving slots positioned for engaging the radially extending pins formed on the liquid delivery/filling system when the control means of the liquid delivery/filling system has been fully activated and both the first and second flow channels thereof are opened.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The integrated, cooperating mating, liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 3, wherein said housing is further defined as being constructed for telescopic interengagement with the liquid delivery/filling assembly for providing automatic, control actuation of the liquid delivery/filling assembly and the maintenance of the liquid delivery/filing assembly in the open position when said housing is lockingly engaged therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The integrated, cooperating mating, liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 1, wherein the central section of said housing of the liquid transfer assembly is further defined as comprising a spring biased safety valve member formed therein and normally maintained in the closed position, thereby normally preventing flow through said housing, regardless of the position of the movable valve assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
116 words
The integrated, cooperating mating, liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 5, wherein said liquid delivery/filling system is further defined as comprising an upstanding, valve engaging wall portion extending from the proximal end thereof, positioned for mating, contacting engagement with said spring biased safety valve member of said liquid transfer assembly, for automatically moving said spring biased valve member out of its flow stopping position when the liquid delivery/filling assembly is telescopically securely mounted in locked interengagement with the liquid transfer assembly, whereby the safety, valve member is automatically moved from its flow stopping position into its flow permitting position only when the liquid transfer assembly has been properly securely mounted to the liquid delivery/filling assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated, cooperating mating liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 1, wherein the liquid being transferred is further defined as comprising a flammable, highly volatile liquid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The integrated, cooperating mating liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 1, wherein said liquid is further defined as comprising a toxic or hazardous chemical liquid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated, cooperating mating liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 8, wherein said liquid comprises one selected from the group consisting of pesticides, fertilizers, and insecticides.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The integrated, cooperating mating liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 1, wherein both the first and second flow channels of the liquid delivery/filling assembly are further defined as being positioned concentrically to each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The integrated, cooperating mating, liquid flow controlling system defined in claim 10, wherein both the first and second flow channels are further defined as being normally maintained in a closed, sealed configuration, requiring the application of an actuation force to open said flow channels.
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