Service-line valve connector and spout valve

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PATENT NO 6070624
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08947614

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A quick-disconnect fluid coupling is provided that includes a spout assembly comprising a spout fitment having a first fluid opening and a spout valve member having a second fluid opening and capable of rotating from a first position to a second position to form a spout fluid path between the first and second fluid openings. The fluid coupling also includes a service-line connector comprising a line fitment member including a third fluid opening, and a connector valve member having a fourth fluid opening and capable of rotating from a third position to a fourth position to form a connector fluid path between the third and fourth fluid openings, whereby a spout-connector fluid path is formed between the second and fourth fluid openings upon attachment of the service-line connector to the spout assembly. The connector valve member further includes an engagement mechanism for engaging with the spout valve member in a manner that rotation of the connector valve member for coupling in series the spout and connector fluid paths by way of the spout-connector fluid path to form a substantially straight fluid path.

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DS SMITH PLASTICS LIMITED4-16 ARTILLERY ROW GROUP LEGAL LONDON SW1P1RZ

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  • 1997 Application Filing Year
  • B65B Class
  • 865 Applications Filed
  • 358 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 41.39 % Issued To-Date
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Bilbrey, Robert Orinda, CA 1 14
Rutter, Christopher C Oakland, CA 33 1056

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