Patent · US Expired

Self-cleaning non-return drainage valve

US4059127A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1976
Grant dateNov 22, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 27, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7436
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A non-return drainage valve adapted for use with a container for drainage of fluids from the container through the valve and for prevention of the passage of liquid into the container, the valve including a buoyant plug member and probe means movable with the plug member for clearing debris from the valve.

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