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Compressor valve arrangement

US6513544B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2000
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7892
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor valve comprising at least one valve port opening and a flexible valve member located over the at least one valve port for controlling gas flow therethrough, wherein the compressor valve is adapted to cause elements of the valve member to vibrate at least substantially out of phase during operation of the compressor valve.

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