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Dual speed flow control valve

US6378552B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 2000
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7879
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a dual speed air control valve including a first sheet having an aperture therein and a second sheet continuously secured to the first sheet along a periphery of the first and second sheets. Further, a third sheet in continuously secured to the second sheet along a periphery of the third and second sheets. The first sheet defines at least one aperture in fluid communication with the third sheet. The third sheet defines at least one aperture in fluid communication with the first sheet.

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