Patent · US Expired

Heat sensitive gate valve

US4421134A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 1982
Grant dateDec 20, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1834
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manually operated gate valve having a fusible element located exterior of the shaft sealing element. Melting of the fusible element permitting outward movement of the shaft and gate elements with all the movable elements being confined to the housing.

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