Patent ID: 6848602
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: B67D,F16L

Abstract:
1. A coupler apparatus, comprising: a housing; said housing including a first end and a second end, and an opening on a sidewall of said housing; a coupler valve rotatably connected with said housing in a fluid tight seal; said coupler valve including a first end and a second end, and an opening on a sidewall of said coupler valve; said first end including a handle for rotating said coupler valve relative to said housing to enable an open position and a closed position of said coupler apparatus; said second end being operatively connectable to a piece of dispensing valve equipment; said openings corresponding with each other in said open position and said openings being blocked by said sidewalls in said closed position; and a locking member operatively connected to said housing; said locking member maintaining said coupler apparatus in said closed position when said coupler apparatus is in an uncoupled state, and said locking member being releasable when said coupler apparatus is coupled to said piece of dispensing valve equipment.