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Low-profile, large-aperture, remotely-triggered valve

US10962138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force · US

Inventors

Brandon J. Wiedemeier · San Diego, US
Carl E. Lostrom · San Diego, US
N. Todd Miller · San Diego, US
Brooke Bachmann · San Diego, US
Jeffrey M. Lloyd · Auburn Hills, US
Jesse T. Caldwell · South Lake Tahoe, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2019
Grant date	Mar 30, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 20, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K31/56
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve for delivery of fluid between two chambers. The valve includes a plug, force spring that opens the plug, and a base that joins/mates with the inner surface of a chamber. Plug sealing mechanisms seal the plug to the base. Chamber sealing mechanisms seal an inner surface of a chamber bore or conduit. The valve also includes a trigger arm that holds the plug down until the trigger arm is actuated to cause the plug to move and the valve to open. The valve also includes a remotely-actuatable trigger for releasing the trigger arm. A channel permits the transfer of fluid from one side of the plug to the other.

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