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Dampener apparatus and method

US8171959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2008
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L55/052
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dampener device extending along a vertical axis for use with an industrial process having a first conduit through which process fluid flows along with a second conduit wherein the second conduit extends away from the first conduit generally along the vertical axis. The dampener also includes a third conduit having that is connected to the first conduit, wherein the third conduit extends away from the first conduit generally along the vertical axis in opposing relationship to the second conduit. The dampener device design further includes a dampener valve positioned the first conduit and a fourth conduit extending in opposing relation to the first conduit between the second and third conduits.

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