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Valve component with multiple surface layers

US6904935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sliding component, particularly a disk valve plate. The sliding component includes a multi-layer surface structure comprising a strengthening layer harder than the substrate material, and an amorphous diamond top layer.

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