Patent ID: 6951229

Claim:
A nozzle for dispensing liquid into a container, comprising: a) a nozzle body, having an inlet for receiving liquid, an outlet for dispensing liquid, and a liquid passage extending between the inlet and the outlet; b) a poppet valve assembly including a poppet valve stem, wherein the poppet valve assembly is adapted to selectively control the flow of liquid through the liquid passage; c) a latch stem, slidable to and from an operative position; d) a retention pin attached to the latch stem; e) at least one first rotatable member disposed to contact the retention pin; f) a first lever portion including at least one second rotatable member disposed to contact the poppet valve stem; and g) a second lever portion having a first end pivotally attached to the first lever portion and a second end that engages at least one of the retention pin and first rotatable member, wherein an end of the latch stem, the retention pin, and the first rotatable member provide a pivot point for the second lever portion when the latch stem is in the operative position, and movement of the first lever portion may effect coincident movement of the second lever portion, placing pressure on the poppet valve stem to open the poppet valve assembly.