Fluid handling – With indicator – register – recorder – alarm or inspection means – Position or extent of motion indicator
Patent
1996-05-28
1997-07-15
Nguyen, Hoang
Fluid handling
With indicator, register, recorder, alarm or inspection means
Position or extent of motion indicator
137556, E03B 707
Patent
active
056473966
ABSTRACT:
A modular valve position indicator which interfaces with a valve, actuator and other auxiliary equipment meeting NAMUR standards is described. The position of the valve within the flow circuit is indicated by at least one of an LED display and color coded indicia. A drum having the color coded indicia thereon, rotates through a window defined by members of the indicator in response to the rotation of the valve.
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Beckman Bryan A.
Kunz Christopher J.
Kunz Ross S.
Stommes Wallace F.
Nguyen Hoang
StoneL Corporation
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