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EP 0055031 A2 19820630 - Dispensing nozzle with an automatic shut-off mechanism.

Title (en)

Dispensing nozzle with an automatic shut-off mechanism.

Title (de)

Flüssigkeits-Zapfmundstück mit automatischem Abschlussmechanismus.

Title (fr)

Bec de distribution avec mécanisme automatique de fermature.

Publication

EP 0055031 A2 19820630 (EN)

Application

EP 81305566 A 19811125

Priority

US 21863480 A 19801222

Abstract (en)

A modular dispensing nozzle particularly adapted for dispensing gasoline and constructed for easy repair and low pressure drop is provided with a novel automatic shut-off mechanism which terminates fluid flow through the nozzle in response to predetermined conditions.

IPC 1-7

B67D 5/372; B67D 5/373

IPC 8 full level

B67D 7/48 (2010.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B67D 7/48 (2013.01); B67D 7/52 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0055031 A2 19820630; EP 0055031 A3 19830323; AU 7820481 A 19820701; JP S57133900 A 19820818

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 81305566 A 19811125; AU 7820481 A 19811203; JP 20629681 A 19811222