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Vent valve

US9404593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2013
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86582
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vent valve according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sensing sleeve defining a sensing chamber and a vent channel for venting fluid out of the sensing chamber. A sensing piston is moveable within the sensing chamber between an open position and a closed position. The sensing piston allows flow of the fluid into the vent channel during movement of the sensing piston between the open and closed positions.

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