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Surge reliever relief valve

US5265645A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 1990
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/784
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A surge reliever relief valve is provided in which a flexible membrane is maintained in a peripherally sealed relationship across a rigid grid. The grid bounds the laterally adjacent intake and output regions of the valve. Intake pressure extends the membrane allowing flow between intake and output. Extension of the membrane is limited by a retainer. Extension may be elastic or inelastic.

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