Fluid handling – Self-proportioning or correlating systems – Self-controlled branched flow systems
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Hepperle, Stephen M. (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Self-proportioning or correlating systems
Self-controlled branched flow systems
C251S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11564829
ABSTRACT:
A chatter resistant shuttle valve is provided to direct fluid flow from at least two sources of pressurized fluid to a downstream apparatus. The shuttle valve includes a valve body with a shuttle valve member movably mounted inside. A dampening chamber is provided which dampen opening movement of the shuttle as it moved from a closed position on one side of the shuttle toward a closed position on the other end of the shuttle. One or more dampening chambers may be provided.
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Hope Rodney C.
Thrash, Jr. Thomas B.
Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP
Gilmore Valve Co., Ltd.
Hepperle Stephen M.
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