One-way valve
US10054234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0318
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-way valve, comprises a valve housing; a valve member provided within the valve housing, the valve member being operative to open and close the valve and comprising a diaphragm with a central orifice to allow fluid to pass from one side of the diaphragm to the other; a valve inlet provided on a first side of the diaphragm; and a valve outlet provided on a second side of the diaphragm; wherein the configuration of the diaphragm and the valve housing biases the diaphragm to seal the inlet at rest.
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