Valves having removable internal actuation mechanisms
US8353310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86984
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Internal valve apparatus are described. An example internal valve includes a body having a valve seat disposed between an inlet and an outlet. A flow control member operatively coupled to the body moves between a first position in which the flow control member engages the valve seat to restrict the flow of fluid through the valve and a second position in which the flow control member is spaced from the valve seat to allow the flow of fluid through the valve. The example internal valve further includes a removable actuation member disposed within the body and responsive to a fluid pressure to cause the flow control member to move between the first and second positions.
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