Flow restriction device
US5868163A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9464
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flow control device (40) which is to be inserted in the valve seat of a tap. The flow control device (40) includes a threaded section (48) to threadably engage an associated tap within which the device (40) is located. The device (40) includes a passage (42) which terminates internally of the body (43). Passages (44) radiate from the passage (45) through the body to a peripheral surface (45). The end face (47) of the device (40) is intended to be engaged by the washer of the tap.
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