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Unidirectional flow limiter

US4171007A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1977
Grant dateOct 16, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 3, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87563
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Unidirectional flow limiter housed in a union between a pipe and a user apparatus, comprising a first channel, a second channel, a flow reduction member between the two channels, a third channel, and a non-return valve in the third channel constituted by a deformable annular member placed concentrically about one of the first or second channels.

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