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Valve body assembly with electronic switching

US7537023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2006
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/9464
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve body assembly including a valve member coupled to a handle for adjusting the position of the valve member. The valve assembly includes a sensor for detecting the position of the valve member to determine whether the handle is in an OFF position and/or an ON position.

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