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Fluid transfer apparatus

  • US 20050106048A1
  • Filed: 05/24/2004
  • Published: 05/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A combination of a supply container and a fluid transfer apparatus, the fluid transfer apparatus disposed in fluid communication disposition with the liquid in the supply container to thereby effect creation and communication of a reduced fluid pressure relative to a fluid pressure of the liquid in the supply container and thereby initiating flow of the liquid from the supply container, the fluid transfer apparatus comprising:

  • a) a frame;

    b) a conduit coupled to the frame and defining a fluid passage, the fluid passage including an inlet, and outlet, and an orifice defined by a valve seat, and the conduit including a conduit section having a flexible containment member and defining a first fluid passage section comprising a space capable of changing its volume;

    c) a moveable sealing member, coupled to the flexible containment member, and configured to sealingly engaging the valve seat; and

    d) an actuator, pivotally coupled to the frame, and coupled to the sealing member to effect displacement of the sealing member relative to the valve seat in response to pivotal movement of the actuator relative to the frame;

    wherein displacement of the sealing member from the valve seat by the actuator effects the creation and communication of the reduced fluid pressure to the liquid in the supply container.

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