Tank pressure control apparatus
US5044397A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86324
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for controlling flow of liquid through an aperture. The apparatus includes a housing and a float valve disposed in and unattached to the housing. The float valve is formed to include a float chamber and is movable in the housing between an aperture blocking position and an aperture unblocking position. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for controlling movement of the float valve by selectively venting fluid from the float chamber to reduce the buoyancy of the float valve.
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