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Valve mechanism for an air pump

US4137016A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 4, 1977
Grant dateJan 30, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 4, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7891
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved valve mechanism for a small sized air pump, having valve elements each of which is secured in a housing of a valve casing. The valve element has a semi-circular portion and a tongue. The semi-circular portion is trapezoidal and snuggly and firmly positioned within the housing.

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