Patent ID: 6539814
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
A flowmeter for measuring fluid flow, said flowmeter including:a body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a bore in fluid communication with said inlet and said outlet, a receptacle having a cavity formed by a side wall, said cavity being in communication with said bore, and a passage extending through said side wall in communication with said cavity; a stopper including a shank having a groove, said shank adapted to be removably inserted into said cavity of said receptacle such that said groove is in communication with said passage of said body; and a clip member located in said passage of said body, said clip member being movable between a first position wherein said clip member extends into said cavity of said receptacle and a second position; whereby when said clip member is in said first position said clip member is adapted to be located in said groove of said shank of said stopper such that said clip member prevents removal of said stopper from said receptacle, and when said clip member is in said second position said stopper is removable from said receptacle of said body.