Valve assembly with service stop with multiple tool interfaces
US11982372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K43/001
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve assembly includes an inlet to receive a fluid into the valve assembly, an outlet to discharge the fluid from the valve assembly and a service stop coupled to the inlet or the outlet. The service stop can rotate relative to the inlet or the outlet to control a flow of the fluid through the inlet or the outlet. The service stop can include a first tool interface to receive a first hand tool and transfer a first torque from the first hand tool to the service stop to facilitate rotating the service stop using the first hand tool. The service stop can include a second tool interface to receive a second hand tool different from the first hand tool and configured to transfer a second torque from the second hand tool to the service stop to facilitate rotating the service stop using the second hand tool.
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