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Butterfly valve with a rigid seal

US9303771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2014
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0525
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve including a valve body having a central bore for passage of fluid there through and a longitudinal axis. The valve can also include a seal installed within the valve body along the central bore. The seal can include a first seal member having an annular ring portion and a hub portion extending from the annular ring portion. The seal can also include a second seal member including an annular ring configured to engage a distal end of the hub portion and create a sealing engagement between the hub portion and the annular ring when a compressive force is applied to the first and the second seal members.

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