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Small bore gate valve

US6923423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 5, 2002
Grant dateAug 2, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gate valve comprises a valve body, a stem bore which extends through the valve body, a stem which is disposed in the stem bore and which includes a first stem portion that is sealed to the stem bore, a second, smaller diameter stem portion that is sealed to the stem bore, and a gate pocket that is located between the first and second stem portions, and gate which is disposed within the gate pocket between the first and second seats.

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