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Poppet valve apparatus for controlling fluid flow

US6374808B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M59/466
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-piece non-magnetic poppet of a first material for controlling fluid flow. The poppet is moves from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the poppet plugs an aperture so as to resist fluid flow through the aperture. In the second position, the poppet is in a position that allows fluid flow through the aperture. The poppet may be coup led directly with an armature disposed within the housing.

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