Patent · US Expired

Passive explosion protection device

US5187316A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1991
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 7, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S454/902
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a passive explosion protection device wherein a quick acting gate valve is designed in combination with means for directing and reflecting incumbent pressure surges to reduce or decelerate the surges prior to contact with the gate valve.

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