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Fluid control valve

US8240329B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2009
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7869
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for providing in-line, three-state, dual flow metering, high pressure relief, for use in a system utilizing compressible or incompressible media, which includes a centrally disposed magnetically homed ball with opposing axially aligned ball mating valve seats, with a high pressure relief spring deployed to control the pressure necessary to trigger high pressure relief.

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