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Valve assembly and method of making

US10865904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2018
Grant dateDec 15, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K5/0647
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball valve includes a valve body and a valve assembly. The valve body includes an elongated, generally tubular portion and a hydroformed stem seat. The stem seat extends generally radially from the tubular portion. The tubular portion and the stem seat are unitary. The valve assembly is coupled to the body at the stem seat.

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