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Single use valves

US10088072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims

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Assignee

SICPA HOLDING SA · CH

Inventors

Nicola Duca · Monthey, CH
Yvan Wirz · Chexbres, CH

Key dates

Filing date	May 28, 2013
Grant date	Oct 2, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 7, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF17C7/02
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A single use valve structured to allow only one fluid or gas or powder filling or extraction operation of a container such that neither a subsequent refilling nor a subsequent extraction operation can be performed. The single use valve may be used for extraction of ink from, or filling of ink to, a security ink container.

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