Valves and valve actuation – Fluid actuated or retarded – With mechanical movement between actuator and valve
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-27
2010-02-16
Fristoe, Jr., John K (Department: 3753)
Valves and valve actuation
Fluid actuated or retarded
With mechanical movement between actuator and valve
C251S062000, C251S231000, C251S242000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07661650
ABSTRACT:
A valve actuator comprises a housing, a lever, a collet, and a biasing device. The lever is disposed within the housing and is adapted to be operatively coupled to rotate the valve shaft. The collet is carried by the lever and adapted to couple the lever to the valve shaft. The biasing device comprising a spring operatively coupled to the collet to bias the lever into a predetermined position.
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Written Opinion and International Search Report for PCT/US2007/079551, dated May 3, 2008.
Dalluge Paul R.
Day Paul A.
Fisher Controls International LLC
Fristoe, Jr. John K
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
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