Non-refillable cylinder valve for returnable cylinders
US5036876A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87965
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replaceable, non-refillable or single use valve for returnable, pressurized gas cylinders. The valve includes a valve housing removably mounted on the cylinder and a replaceable valve cartridge removably mounted in the valve housing. The valve cartridge includes a housing and a valve body movable in the housing movable by means of a handle to allow and prevent release of pressurized gas from the cylinder. A nozzle, which slidably fits in a vertical slot in the valve housing, is provided for venting pressurized gas from the cylinder.
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