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Two-way uncoupling valve assembly

US4541457A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1984
Grant dateSep 17, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87973
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-way uncoupling valve assembly (300) is disclosed. The two-way uncoupling valve assembly (300) includes a male coupling member (306) and a female coupling member (308). The female coupling member (308) includes a two-way valve assembly (304) and a locking mechanism (302) for cooperating with the male coupling member (306) to retain the two-way uncoupling valve assembly (300) and to enable the two-way uncoupling valve assembly (300) to be shut off or turned on. In addition, the two-way uncoupling valve assembly (300) includes a threaded nut (318) which cooperates with a threaded collar portion (336) to enable threaded connection of the male coupling member (306) to the female coupling member (308). Accordingly, the present invention provides in a single mechanism a two-way valve assembly along with a quick disconnect, connect feature.

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