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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2011
Applicants:
James L. Richards, Dassel, MN (US);
Loren L. Brelje, Glencoe, MN (US);
Michael Maher, Hutchinson, MN (US);
Inventors:
James L. Richards, Dassel, MN (US);
Loren L. Brelje, Glencoe, MN (US);
Michael Maher, Hutchinson, MN (US);
Assignee:
David S. Smith America, Inc., Lester Prairie, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B67D 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fluid dispensing valve assembly comprises a housing, a lever, a resilient member, and a seal. The housing defines a fluid dispensing port and a vent opening. The fluid dispensing valve can be operated with a single hand to dispense liquid from a container. Further, upon release of the lever, the fluid dispensing valve automatically returns to a sealed configuration, thereby preventing fluid from leaking out of the container.