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Gate valve gate member for a gate valve

US11543035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2021
Grant dateJan 3, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K3/0209
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gate valve and gate member for a gate valve, which may be used for hydrocarbon well fracturing operations with a fracturing fluid, or “frac fluid”, includes a seat, having a seat end face which is in sliding contact with a gate member that has a sealing face surface with at least one recess formed in the sealing face surface of the gate member.

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