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Double check valve for a fuel system

US8091583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2006
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7837
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a valve having a housing formed with a downstream port and an upstream port, with an axially displaceable plunger biased into sealing engagement of a major flow path extending between the downstream port and the upstream port for admitting flow only in the upstream direction, with the plunger formed having a normally closed minor flow path for admitting flow only in a downstream direction.

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