CA2624060A1 - Fuel dispensing spout - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
- B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
- B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
- B65D47/061—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with telescopic, retractable or reversible spouts, tubes or nozzles
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a fuel/liquid dispensing device having a lower threaded cap adapted to engage a container, through which is inserted a spout having a lower outward end flange, contiguous outer threaded section, and outer threaded pouring end opposite. Said spout is turned into a spout holder located at the center of an upper threaded cap, secured to a threaded lower cap extension; raising said upper threaded cap withdraws said spout to point of contact between said lower outward end flange and a sealing washer on the under-side of said lower threaded cap and is secured there by an interior threaded sleeve through which said spout passes. Said upper threaded cap is rotated counter-clockwise from said spout permitting said fuel/liquid egress, and may be replaced to securely close said spout in the temporary extended position. The forward pouring end of said spout may be flexible material, vary in size and length, to facilitate other desired pouring options. The present invention provides safe and secure storage of fuel/liquid in said container, easy conversion to the pouring mode, and quick return to its original position, performed without touching said spout.
Description
FUEL DISPENSING SPOUT
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pouring device for attachment to a fuel/liquid, or other, portable container designed to offer safe secure storage, easy conversion to a pouring mode, and quick return to the storage mode.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Some conventional fuel containers require the cap be removed, the spout, which has been immersed in fuel, be withdrawn from the cap and turned end for end, inserted through the cap in the opposite direction, and again screw the cap onto the container.
Gloves must be worn or hands washed each time after handling the spout. This type of design is a major disadvantage as there is no way to access the stored fuel without going through this process each time. A temporary stopper may be inserted in the cap to close the container with the spout protruding, but these are easily misplaced or lost, and fuel containers left in this configuration pose a safety hazard.
Although prior art presents a variety of ways to pour fuel/liquid from a container, none disclose a pouring device which incorporates components of similar design, as introduced in the present invention, which provide for a quick, clean and safe conversion process.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pouring device for attachment to a container, which may be easily converted from a safe fuel storage position to a mode permitting fuel or liquids egress from the container, and returned quickly to that same safe storage position, without directly handling the spout.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fuel dispensing spout device comprising a lower threaded cap, with an upper threaded extension, which attaches to the container opening; through which is inserted a pouring spout, having a lower outward end flange and contiguous outer threaded section, and an opposite outer threaded pouring end; which is positioned within a threaded spout holder mounted at the center of an upper threaded cap, which in turn mounts on the upper threaded extension of the lower threaded cap; as the upper threaded cap is raised, the spout is withdrawn to a point of contact between its lower outward end flange and the sealing washer under the lower threaded cap; an interior threaded sleeve is turned clockwise on the lower outer threaded section of the spout thereby drawing the spout securely against the sealing washer; the upper threaded cap is rotated counter-clockwise removing it's threaded spout holder from the threaded forward end of the spout, permitting the fuel/liquid egress.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAINGS
Figure 1 is a side cutaway view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, and a view of the fuel container, in the closed position;
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pouring device for attachment to a fuel/liquid, or other, portable container designed to offer safe secure storage, easy conversion to a pouring mode, and quick return to the storage mode.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Some conventional fuel containers require the cap be removed, the spout, which has been immersed in fuel, be withdrawn from the cap and turned end for end, inserted through the cap in the opposite direction, and again screw the cap onto the container.
Gloves must be worn or hands washed each time after handling the spout. This type of design is a major disadvantage as there is no way to access the stored fuel without going through this process each time. A temporary stopper may be inserted in the cap to close the container with the spout protruding, but these are easily misplaced or lost, and fuel containers left in this configuration pose a safety hazard.
Although prior art presents a variety of ways to pour fuel/liquid from a container, none disclose a pouring device which incorporates components of similar design, as introduced in the present invention, which provide for a quick, clean and safe conversion process.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pouring device for attachment to a container, which may be easily converted from a safe fuel storage position to a mode permitting fuel or liquids egress from the container, and returned quickly to that same safe storage position, without directly handling the spout.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fuel dispensing spout device comprising a lower threaded cap, with an upper threaded extension, which attaches to the container opening; through which is inserted a pouring spout, having a lower outward end flange and contiguous outer threaded section, and an opposite outer threaded pouring end; which is positioned within a threaded spout holder mounted at the center of an upper threaded cap, which in turn mounts on the upper threaded extension of the lower threaded cap; as the upper threaded cap is raised, the spout is withdrawn to a point of contact between its lower outward end flange and the sealing washer under the lower threaded cap; an interior threaded sleeve is turned clockwise on the lower outer threaded section of the spout thereby drawing the spout securely against the sealing washer; the upper threaded cap is rotated counter-clockwise removing it's threaded spout holder from the threaded forward end of the spout, permitting the fuel/liquid egress.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAINGS
Figure 1 is a side cutaway view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, and a view of the fuel container, in the closed position;
Figure 2 is a side cutaway view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, in the extended position;
Figure 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, in the extended pouring position;
Figure 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, including the fuel container, and a view of the spout, in the fully closed/storage position;
Figure 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the threaded top cap, removed from the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a bottom end view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, in the closed/storage position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Although other applications may be envisioned for the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, such as dispensing other types of liquids or other materials, therefore, without intending to limit the present invention to the embodiments described herein, the invention will be described below in further detail, having regard to the fuel dispensing spout shown in Figures 1 to 6.
Figures 1 to 6 show a fuel dispensing spout according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a forward tapered pouring spout (10) with a lower outer end flange (14), a threaded outer lower section (12), a forward outer threaded pouring end (16), positioned through a lower threaded cap (4), with an upper threaded extension (6), fastened to a fuel container (2) secured against a lower cap sealing washer (24) utilizing a container threaded neck (30). An upper threaded cap (18), is rotated onto the upper threaded extension (6) of the lower threaded cap (4) tightened against a sealing washer (22), having at its center, a threaded spout holder (20) wherein the outer threaded pouring end (16) is secured against a sealing washer (28) (Figure 1).
Figure 2 shows the fuel dispensing spout fully extended, passing through and held by an interior threaded sleeve (8) mounted on top of the lower threaded cap (4), which when rotated clockwise onto the lower outward threaded section (12) of the spout (10), pulls it's lower outward end flange (14) tightly against the sealing washer (24).
The threaded top cap (18) may be removed to allow fuel/liquid to be poured (Figure 3). A
further embodiment of the present invention may be employed wherein a forward flexible spout section may be utilized to accommodate accessibility and pouring preferences.
The fuel dispensing spout is shown in the fully closed storage position (Figure 4), with a view of the spout inside the container (2), illustrating space between the lower threaded cap (4), and the upper threaded cap (18).
A view of the bottom side of the upper threaded cap (18) is shown (Figure 5) illustrating the threaded spout holder (20), the sealing washer (22) for point of contact with the threaded lower cap extension (6) and also the sealing washer (28) for the point of contact with the outer threaded pouring end (16).
Figure 6 shows a bottom end view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout illustrating the lower threaded cap (4), interior of the tapered spout (10) and the lower outward end flange (14), the wide sealing washer (24) providing a seal for both the lower threaded cap (4) with the top of the container (2) and the lower outward end flange (14) when the spout is fully extended.
Figure 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, in the extended pouring position;
Figure 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, including the fuel container, and a view of the spout, in the fully closed/storage position;
Figure 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the threaded top cap, removed from the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a bottom end view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, in the closed/storage position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Although other applications may be envisioned for the fuel dispensing spout of the present invention, such as dispensing other types of liquids or other materials, therefore, without intending to limit the present invention to the embodiments described herein, the invention will be described below in further detail, having regard to the fuel dispensing spout shown in Figures 1 to 6.
Figures 1 to 6 show a fuel dispensing spout according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a forward tapered pouring spout (10) with a lower outer end flange (14), a threaded outer lower section (12), a forward outer threaded pouring end (16), positioned through a lower threaded cap (4), with an upper threaded extension (6), fastened to a fuel container (2) secured against a lower cap sealing washer (24) utilizing a container threaded neck (30). An upper threaded cap (18), is rotated onto the upper threaded extension (6) of the lower threaded cap (4) tightened against a sealing washer (22), having at its center, a threaded spout holder (20) wherein the outer threaded pouring end (16) is secured against a sealing washer (28) (Figure 1).
Figure 2 shows the fuel dispensing spout fully extended, passing through and held by an interior threaded sleeve (8) mounted on top of the lower threaded cap (4), which when rotated clockwise onto the lower outward threaded section (12) of the spout (10), pulls it's lower outward end flange (14) tightly against the sealing washer (24).
The threaded top cap (18) may be removed to allow fuel/liquid to be poured (Figure 3). A
further embodiment of the present invention may be employed wherein a forward flexible spout section may be utilized to accommodate accessibility and pouring preferences.
The fuel dispensing spout is shown in the fully closed storage position (Figure 4), with a view of the spout inside the container (2), illustrating space between the lower threaded cap (4), and the upper threaded cap (18).
A view of the bottom side of the upper threaded cap (18) is shown (Figure 5) illustrating the threaded spout holder (20), the sealing washer (22) for point of contact with the threaded lower cap extension (6) and also the sealing washer (28) for the point of contact with the outer threaded pouring end (16).
Figure 6 shows a bottom end view of an embodiment of the fuel dispensing spout illustrating the lower threaded cap (4), interior of the tapered spout (10) and the lower outward end flange (14), the wide sealing washer (24) providing a seal for both the lower threaded cap (4) with the top of the container (2) and the lower outward end flange (14) when the spout is fully extended.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
The fuel/liquid dispensing spout of the present invention provides a quick and easy alternative to present day products, many of which have inconvenient features.
It may be utilized on most any type of fuel/liquid container, requiring only sufficient opening width and compatible threaded neck. For temporary use, the spout may also be tightly closed in the extended position.
The fuel/liquid dispensing spout of the present invention provides a quick and easy alternative to present day products, many of which have inconvenient features.
It may be utilized on most any type of fuel/liquid container, requiring only sufficient opening width and compatible threaded neck. For temporary use, the spout may also be tightly closed in the extended position.
Claims (12)
1. A fuel/liquid dispensing spout comprising;
a lower threaded cap, adapted to engage a container, having a circular center opening and an upper threaded extension, and a narrow sealing washer positioned to meet a top lip of said container, and a wide sealing washer affixed the bottom side;
a spout with tapered forward section dimensioned to fit said lower threaded cap there-through having a lower outward end flange, with contiguous lower outer threaded section, and forward outer threaded pouring end opposite;
an interior threaded sleeve with said spout there-through, positioned within said upper threaded extension and resting on said lower threaded cap, wherein a clockwise rotation draws said lower outward end flange of said spout upward to meet said wide sealing washer beneath said lower threaded cap;
an upper threaded cap dimensioned to fit, and house a sealing washer for, said upper threaded extension of said lower threaded cap, also having a centered threaded spout holder and a sealing washer affixed therein, to which said spout is attached; rotating said upper threaded cap counter clockwise opens access to said spout permitting fuel/liquid egress.
a lower threaded cap, adapted to engage a container, having a circular center opening and an upper threaded extension, and a narrow sealing washer positioned to meet a top lip of said container, and a wide sealing washer affixed the bottom side;
a spout with tapered forward section dimensioned to fit said lower threaded cap there-through having a lower outward end flange, with contiguous lower outer threaded section, and forward outer threaded pouring end opposite;
an interior threaded sleeve with said spout there-through, positioned within said upper threaded extension and resting on said lower threaded cap, wherein a clockwise rotation draws said lower outward end flange of said spout upward to meet said wide sealing washer beneath said lower threaded cap;
an upper threaded cap dimensioned to fit, and house a sealing washer for, said upper threaded extension of said lower threaded cap, also having a centered threaded spout holder and a sealing washer affixed therein, to which said spout is attached; rotating said upper threaded cap counter clockwise opens access to said spout permitting fuel/liquid egress.
2. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to claim 1, wherein a lower threaded cap is provided with an upper threaded extension.
3. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to either claim 1 or 2, wherein a spout is dimensioned to fit through a lower threaded cap with upper threaded extension.
4. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a spout with a lower outward end flange is dimensioned to fit through a lower threaded cap with upper threaded extension.
5. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a spout with a lower outer threaded section contiguous to a lower outward end flange is dimensioned to fit through a lower threaded cap with upper threaded extension.
6. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a spout with an outer threaded pouring end is dimensioned to fit through a lower threaded cap with upper threaded extension.
7. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a spout has a forward tapered section, is dimensioned to fit through a lower threaded cap with upper threaded extension.
8. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an interior threaded sleeve is positioned within an upper threaded extension of a lower threaded cap.
9. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein an Interior threaded sleeve is turned clockwise on a lower outer threaded section of a spout to draw the lower outward end flange of the spout against a sealing washer located on the underside of a lower threaded cap.
10. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an interior threaded sleeve is turned counter-clockwise on a lower outer threaded section of a spout to release the spout, permitting free movement within the interior threaded sleeve.
11. The fuel/liquid dispensing spout according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein an upper threaded cap has a threaded spout holder with sealing washer therein, an opening to accommodate an interior threaded sleeve, sealing washer positioned to meet an upper threaded extension of a lower threaded cap, and may be removed by counter-clockwise rotation to permit fuel egress.
12. A method of converting a fuel/liquid dispensing spout from a storage mode to a dispensing mode, said method comprising the steps of:
inserting a lower outward end flange of said spout into an outward threaded open neck of a fuel container and attaching a lower threaded cap with said spout there-through;
disconnecting an upper threaded cap from a threaded lower cap extension by counter-clockwise rotation;
raising said upper threaded cap causing said lower outward end flange of said spout to meet said sealing washer affixed underneath said lower threaded cap;
rotating an interior threaded sleeve, with said spout there-through, clockwise onto a lower outer threaded section of said spout to draw said lower outward end flange tightly against said sealing washer affixed beneath said lower threaded cap;
removing said upper threaded cap from said threaded pouring end by counter-clockwise rotation thereby permitting fuel/liquid egress.
inserting a lower outward end flange of said spout into an outward threaded open neck of a fuel container and attaching a lower threaded cap with said spout there-through;
disconnecting an upper threaded cap from a threaded lower cap extension by counter-clockwise rotation;
raising said upper threaded cap causing said lower outward end flange of said spout to meet said sealing washer affixed underneath said lower threaded cap;
rotating an interior threaded sleeve, with said spout there-through, clockwise onto a lower outer threaded section of said spout to draw said lower outward end flange tightly against said sealing washer affixed beneath said lower threaded cap;
removing said upper threaded cap from said threaded pouring end by counter-clockwise rotation thereby permitting fuel/liquid egress.
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| CA 2624060 CA2624060A1 (en) | 2008-04-02 | 2008-04-02 | Fuel dispensing spout |
| PCT/CA2009/000596 WO2009121192A1 (en) | 2008-04-02 | 2009-04-01 | Dispensing device |
| US12/923,631 US8517216B2 (en) | 2008-04-02 | 2010-09-30 | Angled spout dispensing device |
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