Pumps – Expansible chamber type – Plural pumping chambers
Reexamination Certificate
2002-06-13
2004-11-16
Tyler, Cheryl J. (Department: 3746)
Pumps
Expansible chamber type
Plural pumping chambers
C417S534000, C417S552000, C417S545000, C137S512100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06817846
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND
This invention relates, in general, to a fluid compressor, and, more particularly, to a compressor having improved discharge valves.
Many reciprocating compressor cylinders utilize a piston assembly that reciprocates in a cylinder formed in the compressor body, with outer heads closing off the ends of the cylinder. In these arrangements, the piston assembly often includes a discharge valve that controls the gas flow through its body structure into the cylinder and then compresses the fluid before permitting the compressed fluid to discharge through the outlet.
These type of valve assemblies utilize a plate valve which “lifts” off a valve seat in response to a pressure differential created from one side of the valve to the other side, to permit flow through the assembly. However, this flow area through the valve assembly is often limited in size, which compromises the efficiency of the compressor.
Therefore, what is needed is a compressor of the above type according to which the valve assemblies have a relatively large flow area and the compressor thus has an increased efficiency.
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Dresser-Rand Company
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Tyler Cheryl J.
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