Dual-purpose fluid control valve
US9683668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8778
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual-purpose fluid control valve for controlling the flow of fluid to separate systems supplied by the valve. The control valve includes a body having an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The valve further includes means for controlling a rate of fluid through one outlet based on a fluid demand at the outlet while controlling the rate of fluid flow through the other outlet.
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