Patent · US Expired

Vacuum check valve

US4499916A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1983
Grant dateFeb 19, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2546
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum check valve comprising a single umbrella valve responding to vacuum differences between the input and output of the check valve. The check valve directs the output line to feed a vacuum operated device with either the vacuum source or reference air through a bleed passage. The umbrella shaped valve eliminates the requirement for a diaphragm operated poppet valve.

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