Patent ID: 6957674
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
1. A locking fuel nozzle, comprising: an elongate, generally cylindrical nozzle tube having a first end secured to a pressurized fuel source, a second end adapted to be inserted into a fill tube of a fuel receptacle, and an opening at said second end for delivering fuel from the fuel source to the fuel receptacle; a compressible sealing member disposed along said nozzle tube adjacent the opening at the second end of said nozzle tube; a compression member slidably disposed along said nozzle tube for impacting and compressing said sealing member; and a handle pivotally mounted to said fuel source for causing said compression member to impact said sealing member; whereby said sealing member creates a seal between the fill tube and said nozzle tube inserted therein to prevent fuel from spilling while delivering fuel to the fuel receptacle.