Valve assembly
US10281049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6017
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid control valve includes a body, a stem, a moveable disc, a stationary disc, and a valve seal. The stem is rotatably coupled to the body, and is configured to freely rotate three hundred and sixty degrees relative to the body. The moveable disc is coupled to the stem, and is configured to rotate with the stem. The stationary disc is coupled to the body below the moveable disc. The valve seal is coupled to the body below the stationary disc, and is reversible such that the valve seal is configured to be coupled to the body in at least two different orientations.
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