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System for cleaning a three-way valve

US4516596A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1984
Grant dateMay 14, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86895
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system having first, second and third pipes connected respectively to first, second and third ports of a three-way valve. A by-pass pipe is connected at its one end to one of the second and third ports after disconnecting the associated one of the second and third pipes therefrom and at the other end to the other of the second and third pipes prior to the cleaning operation of the system.

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