Apparatus to connect a stem to a valve member

Details Apparatus to connect a stem to a valve member Apparatus to connect a stem to a valve member

2008-06-17

2008-06-17

Bastianelli, John (Department: 3753)

Valves and valve actuation

Valve

Removable seat engaging element

C251S356000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07387292

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus to connect a stem to a valve member and, more particularly, apparatus to connect a threaded stem to a valve member of a control valve are disclosed. An example apparatus includes the threaded stem received in a threaded opening of the valve member and a plug received in an opening of the stem to expand diametrically the end of the stem to secure the threaded stem to the valve member.

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U.S. Appl. No. 11/880,529, filed Jul. 23, 2007, Inventor William E. Wears.
U.S. Appl. No. 11/844,167, filed Aug. 23, 2007, Inventor Dennis Eugene O'Hara.

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