Valve and related methods
US12214154B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/086
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Implementations of a valve may include a flow tube having a seat and a channel for transporting a flow downstream from an inlet to an outlet, a magnet disposed circumferentially around the flow tube at a first location, a movable magnet disposed circumferentially around the flow tube, the movable magnet movable between the inlet of the flow tube and the first location, and a plug disposed in the channel, the plug movable between an open position and a closed position in which the plug abuts the seat. The movable magnet may be configured to move the plug between the open position and the closed position.
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