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Kettle valve assembly with retained O ring

US8191569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 2009
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/698
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve assembly uses an O ring contained within a void such that the outer edges of the valve assembly reach the outer mid section of the O ring. A kettle for brewing beer or heating other fluid is drilled so as to accommodate the disclosed valve. The O ring is pressed and held against the outside surface of the kettle wall. A retaining nut placed within the kettle further secures the valve to the kettle. As the surface of the kettle heats during use, the contained O ring retains sufficient contact with the valve and kettle so as to prevent leakage.

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