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Fire-resistant gate valve

US4568062A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1983
Grant dateFeb 4, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1797
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stem-operated fire-resistant gate valve including an improved metal-to-metal stem backseat fusible ring assemblies for facilitating automatic stem backseating at pre-selected temperatures, spring enhancement of the backseating procedure, and an improved metal-to-metal gate seat.

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