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Molded plastic gate valve and sealing means therefor

US4705073A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1986
Grant dateNov 10, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86879
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gate or slide valve of molded plastic construction having a flat gate or slide member reciprocable or rotatable in a slot whose widths may vary due to the limitations of the molding process in combination with a flat low-friction laminated seal which is resiliently adjustable to accommodate the aforesaid widthwise variations.

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