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Duckbill valve and method for making a duckbill valve

US11073214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2019
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7506
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A duckbill valve includes a flexible and hollow body having a first shape upon being formed by injection molding. The body in the first shape has a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The body is configured to be inverted into a second shape. The second shape has a first opening at a first end and has a slit at a second end. The slit is defined by lips that are pressed together to form a seal.

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