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Valves, pressure sensing devices, and controllers for heating appliances

US8813776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2012
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/88038
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve apparatus includes substantially co-aligned first and second valve seats and substantially co-aligned first and second valve members. The first valve member is moveable relative to the first valve seat between at least an open position in which the first valve member is spaced from the first valve seat and a closed position in which the first valve member is seated against the first valve seat. The second valve member is moveable relative to the second valve seat between at least an open position in which the second valve member is spaced from the second valve seat and a closed position in which the second valve member is seated against the second valve seat. An armature is operable for moving the first and second valve members, in response to a magnetic field generated by a coil.

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