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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2011
Rodger P. Grantham, Springfield, MO (US);
Christopher S. Spencer, Oregonia, OH (US);
Rodger P. Grantham, Springfield, MO (US);
Christopher S. Spencer, Oregonia, OH (US);
Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc., Springboro, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention comprises a nozzle assembly for dispensing fuel into an inlet of a container comprising a body, a spout and a vapor collection sleeve fitted over the spout and compressing when the spout is inserted into the inlet of a container. An interlock mechanism prevents operation of the nozzle assembly unless the sleeve is at least partially compressed by insertion of the spout into the container inlet. The interlock mechanism includes structure to prevent the interlock mechanism from moving from the engaged position to the disengaged position in the event of a failure of the interlock mechanism whereby the nozzle assembly cannot dispense fuel regardless of whether the spout is engaged with the inlet of the container or not. An interlock actuator is mounted for movement within the body and coupled to the sleeve, while a lost motion mechanism limits movement of the interlock actuator into the body.