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Piston valve

US5971007A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8158
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A piston valve for use in connection with the fire protection industry is disclosed which includes features for protecting against corrosion. A sacrificial zinc anode is mounted in the body of the valve under the handwheel. A polymeric piston is used which cannot corrode. A grease fitting protects against corrosion at the interface of the spindle and the valve body or bushing within the body.

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