Valve assembly
US10398241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49405
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to a first embodiment, the valve assembly comprises a first arm having a first valve portion and a second arm having a second valve portion. The valve assembly is foldable from an unfolded state to a folded state, such that the first valve portion engages with the second valve portion. According to a second embodiment, the valve assembly comprises a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, a conduit, a blocking member, and a flexible member arranged to seal against the blocking member. The conduit comprises at least one bend and is arranged such that fluid may flow from the liquid inlet, past the bend and through the liquid outlet to at least indirectly impinge the flexible member.
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