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Multiple-mode fluid-flow control valve arrangement

US4085921A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 1976
Grant dateApr 25, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 6, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86976
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid-flow control valve arrangement comprising valve means operable in different conditions including variable-flow, constant-flow and zero-flow mode conditions depending upon predetermined ranges of a prescribed operational parameter, the valve arrangement being useful especially for the control of the flow of fuel in a heating device such as a gas-burning water heating device.

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