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Position indicator for rising stem valve

US4569366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1982
Grant dateFeb 11, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8292
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rising stem valve includes a scale plate attached to the stem and rising with the stem. A stationary reference mark on the valve bonnet indicates the degree of opening of the valve on the scale plate. The scale plate is rotatable around the valve stem to permit viewing from any position.

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