Patent · US Expired

Relief valve

US4109675A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 1977
Grant dateAug 29, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 15, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/88038
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A relief or other valve with a soft seal for sealing at high pressures. The seal is independently movable and at least partially pressure balanced for protection against seal damage and deformation. A hard seat is provided for engagement by a hard valve wherein a lost motion connection is provided between the seal and hard valve.

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