Patent ID: 6024140
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
A nozzle for dispensing a fluid, comprising:a nozzle body having an inlet, an outlet, and a first passage connecting said inlet and said outlet;a first tube engaging said body and having an outer surface, a proximal end, a distal end and a second passage interconnecting said proximal and distal ends;a second tube disposed within said second passage of said first tube and communicating with a first opening on said outer, surface of said first tube, said first opening being located adjacent said distal end;a plug disposed at least partially within said second passage of said first tube and having third and fourth passages disposed therein, said second tube communicating with said third passage such that said first opening and said third passage are in communication with each other;a valve seat in communication with both said first passage of said nozzle body and said fourth passage of said plug;a valve disposed between said plug and said valve seat for sealingly engaging said valve seat, said valve being biased into engagement with said valve seat; anda shutoff assembly in communication with said third passage for terminating the flow of fluid through the nozzle when the fluid reaches said first opening.