Fluid handling – Systems – Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-13
2008-11-04
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
C137S613000, C137S565010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445025
ABSTRACT:
A valve assembly is disclosed. The valve assembly includes a valve body having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and a flow passage extending therebetween. A check valve is disposed within the flow passage. A shutoff valve is disposed within the flow passage. A venturi is disposed within the flow passage between the check valve and the shutoff valve. A fluid system into which the valve assembly is installed is also disclosed.
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Bunluaphob Chalard
Buranatum Prasert
Hathy-Riles Lisa
Hegberg Mark
Schaffer Dan
ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc
Lee Kevin L
RatnerPrestia
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