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Spring check valve cartridge

US5348046A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1993
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7937
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reversible check valve cartridge wherein a sealing disk is urged to the shutoff position by means of a cage mounted umbrella spoke-like spring which is secured to the cage and is fully recessable therein so as to permit full travel of the sealing disk within the cage, thereby permitting increased flow for a given thickness of the valve cartridge.

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