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Single flanged end ball valve of unitary construction

US6655412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2002
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87877
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball valve unit for shutting off the flow of fluids flowing in heating and plumbing systems. The ball valve unit includes a ball valve and a main section including a flange formed integrally with the main section. A chamber is formed in the main section for receiving the ball of the ball valve. The main section is made of brass in order to prevent galvanic action between ball valve unit and the heating/plumbing system.

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