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Valve assemblies

US8602382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2009
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8593
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electronically actuatable valve assembly including a valve member comprising a ferromagnetic member, and a magnetic circuit adapted to direct magnetic flux through the ferromagnetic member when the valve member is spaced apart from its valve seat, to hold the primary valve open.

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