Patent · US Expired

Check valve

US7237572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateOct 29, 2004
Grant dateJul 3, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7883
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A check valve includes two opposing sheets surfaces that are coupled together to form a flow channel there between. The flow channel has a first end, a second end and at least one direction-changing portion in between the first and second ends. A first opening is provided at the first end of the flow channel and a second opening is provided at the second end of the flow channel.

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