Patent ID: 8336577
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: B67D,F16K,F17C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in dispensing gas from a container containing gas under pressure comprising: an integrated combination of (A) a single stage demand vacuum breaker regulator, said regulator having an outlet for dispensing said gas and (B) a valve engaged thereto, said valve having a tubular inlet extending along a first axis for engagement with said container and a tubular outlet lying on said first axis, said vacuum breaker regulator having a body member with (i) a central passageway and an enlarged chamber lying on a second axis displaced from said first axis, said enlarged chamber having an outlet; (ii) a second chamber lying on said first axis and engaged by said valve tubular outlet for receiving gas therefrom, (iii) a passageway for delivering gas from said second chamber to said enlarged chamber, (iv) a poppet valve in said enlarged chamber for opening and sealing said outlet, said valve being yielding urged to a closed position, (v) a loading lever movable into and out of engagement with said poppet valve, (vi) a diaphragm movable toward said loading lever upon creation of a partial vacuum between said diaphragm and said loading lever and (vii) at least one cam lever movable between a position spaced from said loading lever to a position engaged to said loading lever upon movement of said diaphragm thereagainst.