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Flow control apparatus

US4240609A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1978
Grant dateDec 23, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 7, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K39/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Flow control apparatus is disclosed in which a closure element is reciprocated between flow controlling positions by means of a stem which is substantially counterbalanced with respect to forces on the stem due to the pressure of the fluid being controlled as well as ambient pressure conditions.

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