Patent · US Expired

Three-way valve

US4924911A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 8, 1989
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86895
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-way valve has its inlet fitting fixed to a housing and a pair of outlet fittings on opposite sides of the inlet fitting are formed on annular compartments which are rotatable on the housing to simplify orientation of the fittings for installation in pipe networks and the like.

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