Fluid handling – Processes
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-17
2010-06-22
Hepperle, Stephen (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
C137S112000, C137S512000, C137S512300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07740023
ABSTRACT:
Check valve assemblies and related methods are described. A valve assembly comprises a housing having at least a first inlet passage and an outlet passage. A flow channel is disposed within the housing, with at least a portion thereof extending inward from the first inlet passage. A first check member is disposed within the first inlet passage and is movable along the flow channel between a closed position in which the first check member is disposed against a first valve seat and an open position in which the first check member is spaced from the first valve seat. In varying examples, movement of the first check member from the closed position to the open position is unopposed. Optionally, the housing can include at least a second inlet passage wherein a second check member is disposed. In an example, the second check member is continuously biased toward a closed position.
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Hepperle Stephen
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
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