Valve seat replacement system and method
US10718436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6079
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a valve sleeve for forming at least a portion of a valve flow passage. The valve sleeve includes a seat end having a seat face, the seat end extending at least partially into a chamber of a valve body. The valve sleeve also includes a sleeve portion coupled to the seat end and having a coupling end opposite the seat face, the coupling end comprising a retaining mechanism for removably coupling the valve sleeve to the valve body. The valve sleeve further includes an opening extending along a length of the valve sleeve, the opening forming at least a portion of the valve flow passage and having a generally circular cross section.
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