Fluid handling – Processes – Cleaning – repairing – or assembling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-24
2010-10-19
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
C137S315090, C251S298000, C303S118100, C303S056000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814923
ABSTRACT:
A configurable control valve for use with air brake systems is provided. This control valve includes: a first or top body portion, a second or bottom body portion, and a connector for attaching the first body portion to the second body portion. The first body portion may include an actuator or handle having either a linear translation a rotational translation, and the second body portion may include either horizontal or vertical port configurations. The connector cooperates with the first body portion and the second body portion to provide complete 360° lateral rotation of the body portions relative to one another.
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Bobby Brian
Marsh Andrew
Ramler Travis G.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Lee Kevin L
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