Patent ID: 6056139
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F01P,Y10S

Abstract:
A coolant container cap assembly for use with a coolant container having first and second sealing ridges, said cap assembly comprising;an exterior cover for removeably securing said cap assembly to the container;a valve housing member secured to said cover and having a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion;a first sealing gasket mounted to said lower housing portion for selectively engaging and sealing said cap assembly with the first sealing ridge of the container;a second sealing gasket mounted to said upper housing portion for selectively engaging and sealing said cap assembly with the second sealing ridge of the container; andsaid assembly characterized by an adjustment device mounted between said upper housing portion and said second sealing gasket to maintain said sealing engagement of said second sealing gasket with the second sealing ridge when said upper and lower housing portions move outwardly from the coolant container to detach said first sealing gasket from the first sealing ridge of the container such that any gases within the container are vented before the cap assembly is completely removed.