Pressurized fluid coupler with anti-recoil feature and methods

Details Pressurized fluid coupler with anti-recoil feature and methods Pressurized fluid coupler with anti-recoil feature and methods

2006-04-18

2010-11-30

Rivell, John (Department: 3753)

Valves and valve actuation

With correlated flow path

Valve operated by joining flow path sections

C251S149100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07841580

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for reducing recoil during uncoupling of pressurized couplers. The apparatus includes a male: a female component; and a check valve fluidly disposed between a proximal end and a distal end within one of the male component or female component. When the component including the check valve is pressurized, the check valve assumes a normally closed state. Upon coupling of the male component with the female component, the check valve is caused to open through the interaction of a probe linked to the check valve which contacts a portion of the opposing coupler, thereby opening the check valve and permitting pressurized fluid flow between the two components. At least one radially directed port fluidly couples the interface between the male and female couplers with the environment, which may be formed in one or both couplers.

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