Bite valve with hollow valve core
US10203039B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00131
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bite valve for controlling fluid flow from a fluid source includes a sleeve and a hollow valve core. The sleeve includes an outlet end and an opposite, a sleeve outer surface and an opposing sleeve inner surface, and an outlet lip. The core includes a core body including distal and inlet ends. The core includes an inlet defining a flow channel. The core includes a core central chamber and the flow channel extending to the central chamber. The core includes an annular chamber formed about the core body within the sleeve inner surface. The core includes flow ports disposed radially about the core body. The core includes an outer rim that is cooperatively sized and configured with the outlet lip with the outer rim in sealing engagement with the outlet lip and out of sealing engagement when the sleeve deformed towards the core body for discharging fluid flow.
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