Patent ID: 6851628
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
1. A nozzle for dispensing liquid into a container comprising: a) a nozzle body having an inlet for receiving liquid, an outlet for dispensing liquid, and a liquid passage extending between the inlet and the outlet; b) a valve assembly adapted to selectively control the flow of liquid through the liquid passage; c) a latch stem including a latch groove and a pivot; d) a lever pivotally attached to the latch stem adjacent the pivot, wherein the latch stem may be selectively locked with respect to the nozzle body to provide an operable pivot to facilitate actuation of the valve assembly by the lever, and wherein the latch stem may be selectively unlocked with respect to the nozzle body to release the pivot to hinder actuation of the valve assembly by the lever; e) a latch apparatus including a latch member adapted to be at least partially received by the latch groove and a first biasing member adapted to position the latch member with respect to the latch stem; and f) a lock-out arrangement adapted to unlock the latch stem with respect to the nozzle body to release the pivot, the lock-out arrangement including a one-way sensor.