Patent · US Expired

Valve for fluid filter

US6722507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 20, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7929
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluid filter assembly includes a valve assembly having a plunger with openings defined therein. The plunger includes a sealing portion and a non-sealing portion. The sealing portion sealingly engages a valve seat, while the non-sealing portion includes an opening which leads to a central passage through the plunger, the opening and central passage cooperating to direct the flow of fluid through the plunger and an associated spring.

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