Patent · US Expired

Slow opening cylinder valve

US4211386A · kind A · utility

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3References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1979
Grant dateJul 8, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 28, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K1/34
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve for controlling the flow of gases from high pressure cylinders is provided having a projected raised annular valve seat surrounding a gas passage, a stem in threaded relation to the valve body whereby rotation of the valve stem in the valve body moves the valve stem toward and away from the valve seat, a circumferential shroud extending from the end of the valve stem and surrounding the valve seat when the valve is closed and partially open, a resilient seal member positioned within the recess on the end of the valve stem formed by the shroud, said resilient seat member having a tapered projection which extends into the gas inlet passage when the valve is in closed position and provides a gas tight seal between the valve stem and the valve seat.

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