Retainer lock nut for fluid pressure control device

Details Retainer lock nut for fluid pressure control device Retainer lock nut for fluid pressure control device

2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3751)

Valves and valve actuation

Fluid actuated or retarded

Flexible wall expansible chamber reciprocating valve actuator

C251S061500, C251S214000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06953182

ABSTRACT:
A control valve includes a valve body defining a top opening. A bonnet is provided for closing off the top opening of the valve body. A stem housed in the bonnet and the valve housing slidably moves a valve plug in the valve housing to open and close the valve. A packing assembly is provided for sealing between the stem and bonnet, and a packing retainer maintains the packing assembly within the bonnet. A retainer ring is provided for securing the packing retainer in place. The retainer ring can be formed as a generally cylindrical ring that engages the packing retainer and can be tightened on the packing retainer. Outer notches formed in an exterior surface of the lock nut provide for tightening of the lock nut with a tool. In addition, the retainer ring may include a lower portion that closely receives an outer surface of the packing retainer, thereby to center the retainer ring with the packing retainer. Still further, the retainer ring may have an upper portion that automatically centers the retainer ring with the bonnet.

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Copy of Written Opinion for International Patent Application No. PCT/US03/26576, dated Aug. 26, 2004, 5 pages.
Copy of International Search Report for International Patent Application No. PCT/US03/26576, dated Jan. 29, 2004, 7 pages.

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