Patent · US Expired

Self sealing gate valve

USRE29299E · kind E · reissue

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Filing dateNov 22, 1976
Grant dateJul 12, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 22, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

.Iadd.A gate valve structure having a slab gate member and a pair of opposed seat assemblies on opposite sides of the gate member. The seat assemblies loosely fit in recesses in the housing and the dimensions of the gate member, seat assemblies and housing recesses are such that there is controlled interference between all sealing surfaces on assembly. An emergency sealant system provides emergency sealant to the face of the seat assemblies. .Iaddend.

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