Patent · US Expired

Relief valve

US4721129A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 1987
Grant dateJan 26, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7925
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A relief valve for relieving pressure in a system and sealing the same from incoming rain or other moisture or foreign material after relief of pressure. The valve has a spring biased piston which operates internally of the valve to relieve pressure, then reseal in an air-tight manner.

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