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Fluid flow control valve

US4243377A · kind A · utility

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5References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1978
Grant dateJan 6, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 27, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23Q2/173
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid flow control valve for use in liquified gas-filled lighters or the like to limit the maximum rate of flow, and corresponding height of flame, as a function of the degree of compression of a filter mass through which the gas must flow, including simple means for varying the degree of compression and a stop to establish a predetermined maximum flow rate.

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