A flow control device

A flow control device for use in a supply line between a pressurised liquid container and a dispenser for the liquid,

• the flow control device comprising
• a chamber having
• an inlet for receiving liquid from the container;
• a base section comprising a chamber outlet for supplying liquid to the dispenser;
• a vent valve for venting gas from the chamber;
• a float valve comprising a float section and a seat section and movable to and from an open position wherein the chamber outlet is open to liquid flow and a closed position wherein the chamber outlet is closed to liquid flow;
• and
• a float valve opening mechanism
• wherein
• the float section of the float valve comprises a plurality of protrusions at least some of which engage the inside of the chamber so as to locate the float valve substantially in line with the chamber outlet.

A flow control device for use in a supply line between a pressurised liquid container and a dispenser for the liquid,

• the flow control device comprising
• a chamber having
• an inlet for receiving liquid from the container;
• a base section comprising a chamber outlet for supplying liquid to the dispenser;
• a vent valve for venting gas from the chamber;
• a float valve comprising a float section and a seat section and movable to and from an open position wherein the chamber outlet is open to liquid flow and a closed position wherein the chamber outlet is closed to liquid flow;
• and
• a float valve opening mechanism
• wherein
• the float section of the float valve comprises a plurality of protrusions, substantially equidistant from each other, at least some of which engage the inside of the chamber so as to locate the float valve substantially in line with the chamber outlet.

A flow control device for use in a supply line between a pressurised liquid container and a dispenser for the liquid,

• the flow control device comprising
• a chamber having
• an inlet for receiving liquid from the container;
• a base section comprising a chamber outlet for supplying liquid to the dispenser;
• a vent valve for venting gas from the chamber;
• a float valve comprising a float section and a seat section and movable to and from an open position wherein the chamber outlet is open to liquid flow and a closed position wherein the chamber outlet is closed to liquid flow;
• and
• a float valve opening mechanism
• wherein
• the float section of the float valve comprises a right prism having a plurality of side edges so as to provide a plurality of protrusions at least some of which engage the inside of the chamber so as to locate the float valve substantially in line with the chamber outlet.

A flow control device for use in a supply line between a pressurised liquid container and a dispenser for the liquid,

• the flow control device comprising
• a chamber having
• an inlet for receiving liquid from the container;
• a base section comprising a chamber outlet for supplying liquid to the dispenser;
• a vent valve for venting gas from the chamber;
• a float valve comprising a float section and a seat section and movable to and from an open position wherein the chamber outlet is open to liquid flow and a closed position wherein the chamber outlet is closed to liquid flow;
• and
• a float valve opening mechanism
• wherein
• the float section of the float valve comprises a right prism having a plurality of side edges so as the side edges of the prism form a plurality of protrusions at least some of which engage the inside of the chamber so as to locate the float valve substantially in line with the chamber outlet.