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Valve device

US4819691A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1988
Grant dateApr 11, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8275
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve device for controlling a fluid flow. The device comprises a valve body arranged in a valve housing and placeable against a valve seat and moveable away from the seat. A center portion of the valve body forms an integral part of a membrance manufactured from a resilient material. Said part of the membrane freely, without friction, embraces the shaft of a membrane manoeuvring member having a head which is gripped by a cavity in the membrane.

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