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Valve assembly method

US11725738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2020
Grant dateAug 15, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0514
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for installing a valve for use in oil and gas production or similar applications includes inserting seats and biasing members into a cavity of the valve and causing the seats to moving axially apart from each other, such that the biasing members are compressed and the flow barrier of the valve may be installed between the seats.

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