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Exhaust valve assembly

US4204555A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1978
Grant dateMay 27, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 12, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/789
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exhaust valve assembly includes a housing having a plurality of ports and a flexible diaphragm movable between opposite positions for selectively connecting the ports. A central elongated stem on the diaphragm extends tightly through a hole in the housing for minimizing vibration of the diaphragm.

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