Multi-position valves
US9534695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F3/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of multi-position valves, such as for drinking from a portable fluid container. Disclosed valves allow for manual actuation of the valve between three or more positions, including a closed position, a selectively open position where a user can obtain fluid through the valve by selectively actuating a bite valve, and a fully open position where the bite valve is disengaged to permit free flow of fluid through the valve.
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