Gradient material structures and methods of forming the same
US12140240B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K1/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve seat for a pumping assembly. The valve seat includes a body including a gradient material structure that defines a strike face for the valve seat. The gradient material structure has a first material, a second material spaced from the first material, and a smooth compositional transition between the first material and the second material. In addition, the valve seat includes a bore extending through the body.
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