Patent ID: 6779556
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A valved outlet comprising:a first component having a body with a first flow passage extending therethrough, said body having an inlet end adpated for connection to an associated spout of an associated container, said first component further comprising a seal-retaining body defining a second flow passage that fluidically communicates with said first flow passage through a port; a partially cylindrical seal member positioned in said second flow passage and compressibly resiliently biased into sealing engagement with said port; a slide member slidably mounted in said first flow passage and movable in said first flow passage between first and second operative positions, said slide member deflecting said seal member away from and out of sealing engagement with said port when moved to said second operative position; a second component comprising a housing including a third flow passage and a fluid outlet in communication with said third flow passage, said second component adapted for operative coupling with said first component whereby said first and third flow passages are in fluid communication, said second component engaging and moving said slide member from said first operative position to said second operative position when said second component is operatively coupled to said first component.