US 12,227,408 B2
Fluid dispensing device with reduced opening force
John M. Gray, Cincinnati, OH (US)
Assigned to OPW FUELING COMPONENTS, LLC, Hamilton, OH (US)
Filed by John M. Gray, Cincinnati, OH (US)
Filed on Jan. 11, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/095,809.
Prior Publication US 2024/0228260 A1, Jul. 11, 2024
Int. Cl. B67D 7/44 (2010.01)
CPC B67D 7/44 (2013.01) 29 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A nozzle for dispensing fluid comprising:
a nozzle body including a fluid path therein through which fluid is configured to flow in a downstream direction; and
a valve including a valve body positioned in the fluid path and movable between a closed position wherein the valve body sealingly engages a valve seat to generally block fluid from flowing therethrough, and an open position wherein the valve body is spaced away from the valve seat to generally allow fluid to flow therethrough, wherein at least part of an outer surface of the valve body positioned upstream of the valve seat is configured to be fluidly isolated from a pressure of fluid in the fluid path upstream of the valve seat when the valve is in the closed position.