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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2014
Michael Fogg, Holland, MI (US);
Larry Rillema, Zeeland, MI (US);
Robert Dykema, North Muskegon, MI (US);
Michael Fogg, Holland, MI (US);
Larry Rillema, Zeeland, MI (US);
Robert Dykema, North Muskegon, MI (US);
Fogg Filler Company, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A container retaining system comprising an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly, a suspension assembly. The container retaining assembly is coupled to the upstand portion and has an upper plate with a rear edge and a lower plate with an outer portion. The lower plate is positioned below the upper plate and rotatably coupled therewith. The outer portion extends outwardly to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve and/or container. The suspension assembly extends between the upstand portion and the upper plate, and includes a biasing member configured to bias the lower plate toward the upper plate. A downward force on the lower plate sufficient to overcome the biasing member directs the lower plate to rotate about the upper plate proximate a rear edge of the upper plate. A stopper associated with the lower plate defines the end of rotation of the lower plate.