Patent ID: 6834648
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: A62B,B64D,F16K

Abstract:
A valve manifold assembly for use with an oxygen mask dispensing container having a user pulled lanyard, the lanyard capable of transmitting force in a direction toward the user during deployment, the valve manifold assembly comprising:a valve body having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, the outlet having an opening disposed inside a chamber formed in the valve body, the valve body having at, least one arcuate groove defined therein; a valve member attached to the valve body; and, a rotatable retaining member disposed in the at least one groove in the valve body so that the retaining member engages with the valve member to cause the valve member to sealingly engage with the outlet opening, the retaining member capable of rotating into substantial alignment with the direction of force on the user pulled lanyard, the retaining member capable of being removed from the groove such that it no longer engages with the valve member and causes the valve member to disengage from the outlet opening.