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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075677 | Carbon canister with valve activated by weight of saturated carbon A carbon canister with a valve activated by the weight of nearly saturated or saturated carbon communicates with piping from an underground tank. The invention includes carbon within a casing inside a canister, a weight actuated valve, and piping in communication wi... | 12/13/2011 |
| D626600 | Nozzle display | 11/02/2010 |
| 7748419 | Dripless means for a fuel dispensing nozzle A dripless means for a fuel dispensing nozzle begins with a nozzle for dispensing fuel into automobile tanks. Regulations limit drainage of the spout to within ten seconds, met by the present invention that prevents fuel drops from exiting the spout. First, the spou... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7578872 | Vapor trapping canister vapor pressure management system An underground fuel tank releases vapors depending upon air pressure. A vapor pressure management system has a canister for a vapor recovery system that connects with piping from an underground tank and has carbon therein along with appurtenant pipes and valves. Whe... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7575023 | Disposable breakaway nozzle connector A disposable breakaway hose connector for a fuel line prevents untimely decoupling, and avoids unnecessary leakage. The breakaway connector includes a pair of fittings, for connecting to the fuel line, an inner sleeve provided for limited sliding movement upon one o... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7406988 | Nozzle interconnect An interconnect for a fuel dispensing nozzle which provides for sustained shut off of a nozzle when its spout is not inserted into the fill pipe of a fuel tank. When the spout inserts within the fill pipe its bellows or splashguard is forced rearwardly, for urging a... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7063112 | Fuel dispensing nozzle having a dripless spout A fuel dispensing nozzle having a dripless spout has a nozzle for placement in a tank. The nozzle has a housing with an air bleed device, an attitude support device extends from the housing, a gland joined to the attitude support device and then the spout attaches t... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7011119 | Vapor trapping and controlling container An underground tank releases vapors depending upon air pressure. As pressure increases, vapors decline. When pressure decreases, vapors increase and escape the tank or spill to pollute the atmosphere. A container for trapping vapors has a housing upon a base. Within... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000651 | Enthalpy extractor for hydrocarbon vapors A fuel storage tank vapor cooler to effect pressure reduction, in a fuel dispensing system, including the application of a refrigeration unit, that operates under the effects of a control unit, sensitive to vapor pressures, and vapor flow, to initiate the operations... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6973938 | Liquid column pressure and vacuum vent A pressure and vacuum vent utilizing a column of liquid to open and close the vent at predetermined pressure and vacuum levels. A column of liquid is constrained in connection with internal and external passages coupled between a pair of expansion chambers. The exte... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6676029 | Stream straightener for fluid flowing and dispensing nozzle A choke for reducing spray of fuel exiting a fuel dispensing system nozzle spout having an annular frame positioned within the spout adjacent the output opening. The choke has a concentric hub connected to the frame by three, relatively narrow struts posi... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6634395 | Double poppet valve for precise shut off of fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle incorporating a double poppet valve assembly enables a user to more controllably and accurately dispense fuel through the nozzle. The double poppet valve assembly has a larger outer poppet and a smaller inner poppet, such that the... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6585014 | Easy opening fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle incorporating a lever assembly that enables a user to more easily and controllably dispense fuel through the nozzle. More particularly, the nozzle has a fuel flow path running through it, with an automatic fuel flow shutoff mechan... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6550817 | Bearinged swivel connector for fuel dispensing nozzle A ball bearing swivel connectable between the output end of a fuel dispensing hose and the input end of a fuel dispensing nozzle to allow multi-plane rotation of the nozzle The swivel includes three segments, a nozzle fitting, a midsection, and a hose fit... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6491282 | Poppet release for poppet valve of a fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle includes an inlet for the fuel being pumped, a spout for dispensing of the fuel, a poppet valve between the inlet and outlet, and a handle which is operable to move the poppet valve between an opened position in which fuel can flo... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6394139 | Elliptical expansion plug for universal nozzle casting An elliptical expansion plug for plugging elliptical openings. The elliptical expansion plug has a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface sized to allow hand-fitting within an elliptical hole to be plugged. The size of the elliptical expansion p... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6192934 | Break-away concentric hose coupling A vapor recovery breakaway hose coupling for use in conjunction with a vapor recovery nozzle and for application within a fuel line, that prevents untimely decoupling, that incorporates a secondary seal that is located between the fuel and vapor passages ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6182695 | Breakaway coupling and coupler therefor A coupler is provided which is mountable to a fitting of a breakaway coupling to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the coupling. The coupling has a first fitting and a second fitting which are held together by a ball in the first fitting which is rec... | 02/06/2001 |
| 5967385 | Spout bushing for fuel dispensing nozzle An external bushing for the outlet end of a nozzle spout having a generally tubular body defining an inner cavity which includes a first section and a concentric second section. There is a first open end at the first section and a second open end at the s... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5957157 | Pilot operated pressure/vacuum vent for a fuel storage tank A pressure/vacuum vent of the present invention is mountable to the vent pipe of a storage tank. The vent includes a valve housing having a wall defining a chamber which is in fluid communication with said storage tank. It includes a first valve responsiv... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5522440 | Vapor recovery spout gland and vapor guard mount A spout gland is provided for a vapor recovery fuel dispensing nozzle assembly having a nozzle body and a nozzle spout assembly. The nozzle body includes a body fuel flow path having an inlet and an outlet and a body vapor recovery path, and a venturi val... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5520228 | Fuel extraction coupling for nozzle A fluid extraction hose strider connector coupling assembly for use in a fuel nozzle associated with a coaxial vapor recovery hose. The coaxial hose is operatively connected to the spider connector assembly. The spider connector assembly contains a spider... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5482094 | Fuel dispensing nozzle with delayed shut-off A fuel dispensing nozzle has a body in which a fuel passage is formed, a spout attached to the body, a poppet valve contained within the nozzle body, for controlling the flow of fuel through the nozzle; a hand operated lever actuates the poppet valve, and... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5476125 | Vapor recovery gasoline dispensing nozzle A fuel nozzle assembly for dispensing fuel from a source to a container includes a body defining a fuel flow path and a vapor recovery path. The nozzle includes a venturi valve in the fuel flow path which defines a venturi port and a diaphragm valve posit... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5474115 | Specialty fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle has a vent tube extending through a spout of the nozzle and automatic shut off device in communication with, and responsive to, the passage of air through the vent tube. The vent tube terminates in an air port at the tip of the sp... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5365973 | Break-away concentric hose coupling A break away hose coupling for use in conjunction with a vapor recovery nozzle and for application within a fuel line, that prevents untimely decoupling, that only decouples upon the exertion of a pre-determined amount of tension, while preventing unneces... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5197523 | Dispensing nozzle improvement for extracting fuel A fuel dispensing nozzle (10) has a body (12) including a fuel passage for fuel to flow from a source thereof through the body. A spout (18) is attached to the body in fluid communication therewith for fuel to flow into the spout from the passage. The dis... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5127451 | Fuel dispensing nozzle improvement A fuel dispensing nozzle (10) has a body (12) in which a fuel passage is formed. A spout assembly (18) is attachable to the body in fluid communication therewith for fuel to flow from the body through the spout and into a tank (T). A valve (20) is interpo... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5085258 | Fuel dispensing nozzle improvement A fuel dispensing nozzle (10) has a body (12) in which a fuel passage is formed. A spout assembly (18) is attachable to the body in fluid communication therewith for fuel to flow from the body through the spout and into a tank (T). A valve (20) is interpo... | 02/04/1992 |
| 4993460 | Sight glass incorporated into fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle incorporating sight glass in the vicinity of its poppet valve, which a sight glass is sealingly engaged within the body cap, comprising a lens of either the magnifying or nonmagnifying type, to provide a ready viewing of any activ... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4827977 | Breakaway hose coupling A breakaway hose coupling for application within a fuel line, that prevents untimely decoupling, and avoids unnecessary leakage. The coupling includes a pair of fittings, for connecting to the fuel line, a sleeve provided for limited sliding movement upon... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828183 | Butterfly valve for fluid flow line A butterfly valve provided within a disconnect of a fluid flow line, such as in a fuel dispensing system, incorporating a pair of decoupling members, at least one or a pair of butterfly valves mounted within and in proximity with location for disconnectio... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4825916 | Flow control valve A flow control valve for use in dispensing fuel or other fluid and which can be facilely installed in the inlet end of an automatic fuel dispensing nozzle. This flow control valve does not incorporate a valve seat, for its piston like valve, and pressure ... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4809753 | Attitude control device for fuel dispensing nozzle An attitude control device for use in combination with a fuel dispensing nozzle, incorporating a connector that secures to the normally disposed vent tube provided within the spout of such a nozzle, the connector contains passages therein for venting of a... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4667883 | Butterfly valve for fluid flow line A butterfly valve provided within a disconnect of a fluid flow line, such as in a fuel dispensing system, incorporating a pair of decoupling members, at least one or a pair of butterfly valves mounted within and in proximity with location for disconnectio... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4658987 | No pressure shut off for automatic fuel nozzle valve This invention adds a fuel pressure sensitive piston at a location adjacent to the automatic shut off mechanism of a fuel dispensing nozzle. A lever responsive to the reciprocal movements of the piston biases against the diaphragm of the shut off mechanis... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4615547 | Multi-plane swivel connector A multi-plane swivel connector for use in attaching a pair of fluid conveying members together, the connector including a pair of swivel portions, that connect together at proximate ends, one end being insertable within the other, a double sealed connecti... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4596278 | Balanced, two-stage poppet valve for fuel dispensing nozzle A balanced, two-stage pressure poppet valve for a fuel dispensing nozzle is disclosed, with the valve controlling the dispensing of fuel. When the valve is closed, fluid pressure aids in holding the valve in its closed position and, upon effecting opening... | 06/24/1986 |
| 4559982 | Pressure actuated poppet valve for fuel dispensing nozzle A pressure actuated poppet valve for a fuel dispensing nozzle is disclosed having a piston therein movable between a first and a second position. In the first position, the piston holds a plurality of coupling or latching balls in coupling engagement with... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4397447 | Poppet valve means An improved poppet valve constructed having a lower member partially mating and fitting within an upper portion is constructed in the shape of a top hat, and with the lower member having a formed shoulder upon which a gasket seats, and being biased therea... | 08/09/1983 |
