Plate-type valve and method of use

Details Plate-type valve and method of use Plate-type valve and method of use

1997-01-21

1999-05-04

Ferensic, Denise L.

Fluid handling

Processes

25112901, 25112902, 25112906, 251 11, 137527, 137855, F16K 3102

Patent

active

058992189

ABSTRACT:
A plate-type valve and method of using same to control fluid flow are disclosed, wherein the plate-type valve contains:
a first valve plate having a first channel formed therein;
a second valve plate having a second channel formed therein and a valve seating portion;
a flexible member having a movable free end and being disposed between the first channel and the second channel, the movable free end of the flexible member being disposed for movement onto and off of the valve seating portion by means of an actuating force such that movement of the movable free end onto the valve seating portion prevents fluid flow between the first channel and the second channel and movement of the movable free end off of the valve seating portion allows fluid flow between the first channel and the second channel.

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