Patent · US Expired

Plug valve

US4535803A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1984
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7036
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plug valve is provided with a stem seal wherein a generally frustoconical face is provided at the juncture of stem and plug and the seal is fixed against the frustoconical face with a predetermined constant load.

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