Device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank
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1. A device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank possessing a tank cap and cap chain, the device comprising:
- a hook connected to said cap chain, the hook being adapted for attachment to the dispensing nozzle, whereby such attachment prevents the nozzle from disengaging from the fill tank,wherein the hook includes a handle extending from a body of the hook, andwherein the handle provides a means to easily maneuver and operate the device.
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Abstract
A device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank includes a securing mechanism and a means for connecting the securing mechanism to the fill tank'"'"'s cap chain. After connected to a fuel tank cap chain and upon subsequent attachment to a dispensing nozzle, the device prevents the nozzle from dislodging from the fuel tank.
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1. A device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank possessing a tank cap and cap chain, the device comprising:
a hook connected to said cap chain, the hook being adapted for attachment to the dispensing nozzle, whereby such attachment prevents the nozzle from disengaging from the fill tank, wherein the hook includes a handle extending from a body of the hook, and wherein the handle provides a means to easily maneuver and operate the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank possessing a fill spout, the device comprising:
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a fill-tank cap providing means for preventing contents of said fill tank from spilling out of the fill spout; a cap chain having an end A and an end B, the cap chain connected at end A to said fill tank and connected at end B to said fill-tank cap; and a securing mechanism connected to said cap chain, the securing mechanism including a hook, wherein the hook includes a handle extending from a body of the hook, and wherein the handle provides a means to easily maneuver and operate the device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A device for securing a dispensing nozzle to a fill tank possessing a tank cap and cap chain, the device comprising:
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a means for connection that connects the device to the cap chain; and a securing mechanism adapted for attachment to the dispensing nozzle, whereby such attachment prevents the nozzle from disengaging from the fill tank, wherein the securing mechanism includes; (a) a first end having portions defining a void, wherein the means for connecting engages with the void; (b) a handle comprising a base and a projecting member, said base extending from the first end and said projecting member extending from said base and providing a means to maneuver and operate the device; and (c) a hook-shaped second end also extending from said base, said second end for attachment to the dispensing nozzle.
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