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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2002
Vicki Ingram, Emporia, KS (US);
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation, Emporia, KS (US);
Abstract
A flow control device ( ) for selectively controlling a flow of a fluid, including a high-viscosity fluid, such as, for example, engine oil, from a relatively large capacity container, such as, for example, a five quart container, wherein the device ( ) has a lower port configuration operable to substantially reduce glugging effects, thereby allowing for a maximized rate of fluid transfer through a relatively narrow exit opening ( ). The device ( ) broadly comprises an adapter ( ); a body ( ); and a cover ( ). The body ( ) and cover ( ) cooperate to provide fully selectable control over the flow. The fluid flows through ports ( ) in either the body ( ) or the cover ( ), which are movable relative to one another so as to selectively control exposure of the ports ( ) to the fluid. Thus, for example, in a first extreme position, the ports ( ) are completely blocked and no fluid flows; while in a second extreme position, the ports ( ) are completely unblocked and the fluid flows at a maximum rate.