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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7415997 | Seal assembly for fuel fill pipes A seal assembly is provided for a fill pipe of a vehicle fuel system to provide a pliable seal between an end of the fuel pipe and a refueling nozzle inserted in the fill pipe. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7343944 | High flow fuel inlet pipe An improved elongated fuel inlet pipe having an opening on one end for inserting a fuel source and a plunger valve at an opposite end for permitting fluid to flow into a tank. The pipe has a plurality of slots in a top sidewall of the pipe, a movable closure over th... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7328670 | Apparatus for dispensing pourable material to an outer surface of a vessel A dispenser delivers a pourable material onto the outside of a receiving vessel, for example, a flavorant like granular salt or sugar onto the rim of a beer bottle or margarita glass, or a glue, sealant, or lubricant onto the external threads of a chemical bottle. A... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7284581 | Funnel A funnel having a receiving chamber, a neck portion, a valve and a coupler connected to the neck portion, the coupler having a housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a cam body received therein, the cam body having an axial bore formed there through, w... | 10/23/2007 |
| 6935389 | Self-deploying funnel A funnel assembly includes a collapsible funnel mounted to a base. The funnel is formed by consecutive windings of spring steel wire. Each winding has a reduced diameter so that the windings collectively form a funnel having a conical shape and an inherent bias. The... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6817391 | Sealed O-ring connector A sealed connector assembly (10) includes an insert (12) having an inner bore (26). A rotatable fitting (14) is supported in the inner bore (26). The rotatable fitting (14) has a fluid passageway (72) extending there ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6672342 | Apparatus for controlling the discharge of flowable material An apparatus for controlling the discharge of flowable material from a first compartment having a discharge opening near a lower end thereof comprises a closure member which is movable by an actuator and an adjusting device between a closed position in wh... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6343629 | Coupling device for coupling a vial connector to a drug vial A coupling device for coupling a vial connector to a drug vial, comprising actuating means (112'), for bringing the drug vial and/or the vial connector (105') into a third position in which a cannula (108') penetrates a seal (104') of the drug vial in a d... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6315012 | Device for feeding a fluid into a container An apparatus for introducing a fluid into a container includes a supply leading into the interior of the container, closed by a bursting disk and connected to a supply line for the fluid. In order to increase the operational safety and to avoid clogging o... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6199606 | Material handling apparatus An apparatus for handling flowable material, particularly particulate material, which is held in a discharge container such as an IBC having an opening normally covered by a transport cap, comprises a device which is adapted to engage and remove the trans... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6095207 | Sealing device for a filling opening and method for its control In a sealing device for a filling opening, especially for sealing it against the escape of fuel fumes when filling stationary or mobile supply tanks, a seal is located in the vicinity of the filling opening and abuts in a sealing fashion an object such as... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6070622 | High speed aseptic filling machine A filling head apparatus for filling a container in sterile conditions. The filling head comprises a regulating valve displaceable in three positions: open position, closed position, and displacement position. The inner wall of the spout of the container ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6038833 | Bottle guide and fill seal structure for bottle filling machine Fill seal structures having an elastomeric seal element contained in a housing for use with a liquid filling machine for bottles having fill necks, wherein lifting mechanisms are employed to move the bottles upwardly toward sealing faces of fill ports on ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6026866 | Onboard vapor recovery detection nozzle A vapor recovery system nozzle capable of responding to the presence of an onboard vapor recovery system (ORVR) in an automobile. The invention includes a vapor recovery nozzle having a vapor passage in its nozzle spout and a vapor inlet in communication ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5894872 | Motorcycle gasoline tank filling valve A motorcycle gasoline tank filling valve including an outer member secured to an outer surface of a filling opening of a motorcycle gasoline tank. A cylindrical filling tube is slidably disposed within the outer member for communication with the motorcycl... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5829495 | Adapter for automatic fueling of vehicles An adapter for automatically fueling automotive vehicles, primarily cars, wherein a robot which includes a robot head that is movable in relation to the robot and can via a positioning system be docked with the adapter (3). The adapter is intended to be f... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5725033 | Filling system for robot-capable filling of a vehicle with fuel A filling system for robot-capable filling of a motor vehicle with fuel has a filler nozzle and a tank filler neck, with a docking extension provided with a central opening being provided on the neck on the filling side of the vehicle. The extension is ro... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5676183 | Gasoline containment systems with fire protective collar A fire protective collar for plastic fittings used in flammable fluid handling equipment is formed in two pieces which fit together around the fitting. Each piece has a semicircular top with a cutout for fitting around a pipe, and semicircular walls for f... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5636671 | Vapor recovery fuel nozzle deflector A fuel vapor entrapment device, during fueling of a motor vehicle fuel tank, traps escaping fuel vapors so as to enhance vacuum-assisted vapor recovery system operation. By deflecting fuel vapors and capturing them temporarily until their removed to a vap... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5628352 | Closable pour spout for fluid dispensing container A pour spout for conducting fluid from a container to a receptacle. The pour spout includes a conduit member having a first end interconnectable with the container and a second end having a discharge opening and a vent opening, and a closure member positi... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5611452 | Sealable transportable container having improved liner A transportable, sealable container, for example a Standard Mechanical Interface (or SMIF) pod, including a box and box door. The box has a first sealing surface and the box door has a second sealing surface. A liner, preferably stainless steel, is attach... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5579814 | Method and apparatus for charging dampers with pressurized gas A method and apparatus for charging a damper with pressurized gas by forming a flow passage between the dust lip of the oil seal and the piston rod. The flow passage is formed by locally deforming the dust lip under the action of a distortion clamp. A sou... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5529098 | Gasoline containment systems with leak-resistant plastic fittings A containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing t... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5518051 | Adaptive holder, extension handle and toothbrush guide for a toothpaste dispenser An adaptive holder for a pump-style dispenser including a holder base and at least two converging side rails slanted from top to bottom and connected to the holder base. The dispenser base slides between and under the top of the converging side rails unti... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5469897 | Apparatus for filling grease guns The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for filling grease guns. The apparatus comprises a top member sealingly and slidable engageable with the interior of a grease container having a generally uniform or non-uniform cross-section. The t... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5435358 | Fuel tank filler neck closure A closure for a fuel tank filler neck has a closure cap which is swivel-mounted on the upper side of the said closure and can be opened from the closed position by the effect of force on a lever arm arranged on the far side of the swivel axis. A pawl for ... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5413156 | Process and apparatus for filling insulating glass panes with a gas other than air A process and apparatus for filling insulating glass panes (10) with filler gas comprises two plates (1 and 2) and an endless conveyor belt (9) provided at the lower rim of the plates (1 and 2), on which the insulating glass pane (10) stands with its lowe... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5341857 | Gasoline containment systems with leak-resistant plastic fittings A containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing t... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5285829 | Gasoline containment systems with leak-resistant plastic fittings A containment box for collecting leaking gasoline from gasoline handling equipment, such as a gasoline dispenser, is disposed below the dispenser. The box receives a gasoline supply pipe passing through an aperture, and a fitting is provided for sealing t... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5256203 | Adhesive for applying a fluid adhesive to the inside surfaces of cartridge cases adjacent their open projectile-receiving ends Apparatus for applying an anaerobic adhesive to the inside of the necks of cartridge cases preparatory to insertion of bullets therein to provide a seal between the inside of the necks and the bullets, the cases being held standing on end, mouth end up, i... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5246041 | Slide gate and dust cover operator and seal assembly Apparatus for providing a dust free environment in the filling and discharge of bins and other containers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a dual seal which seals directly against a gate assembly. The invention also provides for the introduction of ai... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5236023 | Retaining assembly for fluid dispensing nozzles A collar attached around a nozzle has a pivot from which an arm extends. In a contracted position, the arm extends close along the nozzle toward the discharge end thereof to facilitate insertion of the nozzle into an opening of a tank. While in the openin... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5234038 | Pour spout A pour spout for pouring a fluid, such as fuel, by gravity from a container to a tank. The spout includes a conduit having one end connected to the fuel container and having a second end to be positioned within the neck of the tank. A sleeve is mounted fo... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5228487 | Pour spout A pour spout for pouring a fluid, such as fuel, by gravity from a container to a tank. The spout includes a conduit having one end connected to the fuel container and having a second end to be positioned within the neck of the tank. A sleeve is mounted fo... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5209456 | Tank valve A valve insertable in a threaded opening in a tank for loading, unloading, or sealing the tank. The valve includes a threaded blocking plug threadable into the opening, and a threaded pipe connected to the top of the plug for threading into the opening. T... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5095954 | Slide gate and dust cover operator and seal assembly Apparatus for providing a dust free environment in the filling and discharge of bins and other containers includes a dual seal which seals directly against a gate assembly. The apparatus also provides for the introduction of air between inner and outer se... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5042538 | Slide gate and dust cover operator and seal assembly Apparatus for providing a dust free environment in the filling and discharge of bins and other containers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a dual seal which seals directly against a gate assembly. The invention also provides for the introduction of ai... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5036894 | Material handling system An intermediate bulk container (I.B.C.) system for handling a flowable material such as a pharmaceutical powder comprises, a discharge station, a transportable station for holding and transporting the powder, and a seal arrangement of the two stations, th... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5000236 | Tube refill apparatus An apparatus including a through-extending tubular member, including truncated conical end portions internally threaded to accommodate a plurality of tubes at either end thereof to permit a refill of a first tube by a second tube through the conduit. A mo... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4998639 | Fuel sender locking ring A locking member is disclosed for use in a fuel tank assembly of the type having a pressurizable tank with an aperture and having a plurality of retaining lugs transversely extending along the periphery of the tank aperture. A fuel sender assembly having ... | 03/12/1991 |
