Patent ID: 6491282
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: B67D,F16K

Abstract:
A fuel dispenser having a body portion incorporating an inlet for the fuel being pumped, a spout for dispensing of the fuel, a poppet valve between said inlet and spout and being movable between an opened position in which fuel can pass through said dispenser and a closed position, in which fuel is prevented from passing though said dispenser, said valve including a valve seat, a valve member, and a valve stem; said valve stem being movable by a handle for effecting opening and closing of the poppet valve; said poppet valve being biased by a spring member to its closed position;said valve member including a flexible seal which, when said valve is closed, engages said valve seat from underneath, and, when said valve is opened, is lifted off said valve seat; said valve including a downwardly sloped surface engaged by said flexible valve member seal upon opening and closing of said valve whereby said valve is progressively opened during opening of said valve and progressively closed during closing of said valve such that said valve does not substantially instantaneously move between a fully seated position and a fully unseated position.