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Gate valve sealing ring flow guide

US10962121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2019
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K3/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve and associated components and methods, and a container including such a valve. The valve can include a flow guide to guide flow of material away from a sealing engagement between sealing members of the valve. The flow guide assists in preventing ingress of material between the sealing members to maintain proper function of the valve.

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