Patent · US Expired

Fuel pressure regulator

US4237924A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 1978
Grant dateDec 9, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 5, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7836
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure regulator including a valve assembly in which a spherical valve closure element has a flat closure portion for engagement with an annular valve seat and the spherical element permits rotation and accurate alignment of the closure surface with the seat to avoid leakage.

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