Pressure relief valve in a cap
US5265642A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7929
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure relief valve in a cap, and more particularly a pressure relief valve in a cap for use with pressure vessels in chromatography systems. In one exemplary application the valve is contained within the cap of a pressure chromatography column. In a second exemplary application the valve is contained within the cap of a mobile phase reservoir of a high performance liquid chromatography system. The valve generally comprises a body, a sealing element, and a force applying means. The body of the valve is formed into the cap and defines an inlet in communication with the interior of the column, an outlet in communication with ambient air, a first bore, and a seat. The sealing element slides within the body and is urged into sealing contact with the seat by the force applying means. The sealing element has a raised lip at its sealing face to provide a substantial sealing force per unit of sealing surface area.
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