Patent ID: 7210499
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: F15B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An on-off controller for controlling the flow of fluid from a provided bottle, wherein the bottle has a poppet valve biased in a closed position, wherein fluid flows from the bottle when the poppet valve is open, the on-off controller comprising: a body having an axis, a cavity, an inlet, and an outlet, wherein the inlet couples to the bottle, wherein the inlet and the outlet have continuous fluid communication with the cavity; a bore formed through the body, wherein each end portion of the bore is open at the exterior of the body; wherein the bore is not parallel to the axis, wherein the bore intersects the axis, and wherein the bore is straight; an activator positioned in the body that opens the poppet valve, thereby initiating fluid flow into the inlet, wherein the activator comprises a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion couples to the position mechanism, wherein the second end portion couples to the poppet valve, and wherein the middle portion is substantially cylindrical having a slot therethrough, wherein the slot is positioned in such a way that the middle portion does not obstruct the bore; and a position mechanism that moves the activator.