Patent · US Expired

Silenced valve construction

US4040440A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1975
Grant dateAug 9, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 18, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7036
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention contemplates sound-absorbent structure so built into the downstream side of a flow-control valve as to absorb noise generated by fluid passage through the valve, without presenting obstruction to the flow controlled by the valve.

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