Fluid handling – Self-proportioning or correlating systems – Self-controlled branched flow systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Michalsky, Gerald A. (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Self-proportioning or correlating systems
Self-controlled branched flow systems
C137S501000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06966329
ABSTRACT:
A proportional, pilot-operated flow control valve is disclosed which can include a cage, a hollow compensating spool slidably disposed within the cage, a hollow metering guide member slidably disposed within the compensating spool, a regulating spool slidably disposed within the guide member, a dampening guide slidably disposed inside the compensating spool to define a dampening chamber, a compensating spring disposed inside the dampening chamber and arranged to urge the dampening guide to engage the metering guide and the compensating spool to engage the cage, a regulating spring disposed inside the regulating spool and urging the regulating spool to abut the dampening guide, and a cartridge, the cartridge having a pilot valve assembly and an adaptor, the adaptor mounted to the cage, the pilot valve assembly mounted to the adaptor, the pilot valve assembly including an actuator.
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HydraForce Inc.
Leydig , Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Michalsky Gerald A.
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