Disengaging handle assembly for a bottom outlet valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9828006
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14949486

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A handle assembly for an outlet valve for a tank, where the outlet valve has a stem that is actuated to open and close the outlet valve, is provided. The handle assembly includes a handle. A shaft is attached to the handle, and an adapter attached to the shaft. A bracket is adapted to mount the shaft to the tank so that the shaft is pivotally mounted with respect to the tank and movable with respect to the outlet valve between an engaged position, where the adapter is connected to the stem, and a disengaged position, where the adapter is disconnected from the stem.

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UNION TANK CAR COMPANY175 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD SUITE 2100 CHICAGO IL 60604

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Thompson, Nicholas Chicago, US 14 313
Walter, Gary Chicago, US 2 34

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