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Temperature compensating valve assembly

US7484720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateFeb 7, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F9/0227
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A temperature compensating valve assembly comprising a bimetallic spring, an O-ring, a body and a cap. The cap has at least one nib to provide compression on the bimetallic spring. The bimetallic spring is retained between the cap and the body, and the bimetallic spring forms a seal with the O-ring in the temperature compensating valve assembly's closed position.

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