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Reed valve

US4664154A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1985
Grant dateMay 12, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/784
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reed valve includes a main reed member and an auxiliary reed member which is overlaid on the outside surface of the main reed valve. The auxiliary reed member has a smaller length than that of the main reed member. The width of the auxiliary reed member is gradually decreased from its fixed end to its free end.

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