Fluid handling – With repair – tapping – assembly – or disassembly means – Pressure regulating type valve
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Walton, George L. (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
With repair, tapping, assembly, or disassembly means
Pressure regulating type valve
C137S015180, C137S269000, C137S505420, C137S613000, C137S614200, C251S149400, C251S149600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848466
ABSTRACT:
A tool and method of utilizing the tool to release pressurized gas trapped between a main valve and a safety valve of a portable liquified petroleum gas tank is disclosed. The tool includes a tank safety valve release member structured to be coupled with the outlet of the fuel tank. The tank safety valve release member is configured to be inserted into the tank outlet and move the tank safety valve to an open position so that pressurized gas can escape to atmosphere.
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American Biophysics Corporation
Pillsbury & Winthrop LLP
Walton George L.
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