Actuator levers, collets, and collet removers

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Fristoe, Jr., John K (Department: 3753)

Valves and valve actuation

Detachable actuator

Rotary valve

C251S304000, C403S371000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874542

ABSTRACT:
Actuator levers, collets and collet tools for use in process control devices are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an actuator lever, a collet coupled to the actuator lever, and a collet tool. In the example apparatus, the collet tool is removably coupled to at least one of the lever or the collet, and the collet tool applies a force to at least one of the actuator lever, the collet, a valve shaft, or an intervening structure to couple or decouple the collet to or from the lever.

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