Fluid handling – Line condition change responsive valves – Bi-directional flow valves
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-04
2009-08-04
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Line condition change responsive valves
Bi-directional flow valves
C137S493600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07568497
ABSTRACT:
A valve for use in regulating the flow of fluid between a first and a second fluid side is provided. The valve comprises a valve body and an aperture extending through the valve body. The aperture comprises an inner wall, a first aperture diameter at the first end of the aperture and a second aperture diameter at the second end of the aperture. The valve further comprises a first valve insert positioned in the aperture with a first insert diameter and a first mating feature. The first insert diameter is larger than the first aperture diameter. The valve further comprises a second valve insert having a first width, a second width and a second mating feature. The first width is larger than the second aperture diameter. The first mating feature cooperates with the second mating feature to engage the first valve insert to the second valve insert.
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Langenfeld Thomas J.
Roney Matthew C.
Trimble Robert E.
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Rivell John
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