Spherical automatic flow emergency restrictor (S.A.F.E.R.) valve
US10428964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8803
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball check valve controls the flow of fluid with a sphere. A body has a fluid path and a recess for receiving the sphere in alignment with the fluid path. The sphere has a retainer which secures a ball check within it. When the valve is in a “Run” position and the rate of fluid flow increases excessively, the ball check seats in a narrow opening of the sphere, thus restricting the flow of fluid.
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