Rotary ball valve assembly

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2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Fox, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

Multi-way valve unit

C029S890124, C251S127000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11111708

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a ball valve element for a rotary ball valve assembly, the method comprising the steps of: (a) inserting an impedance element through an insertion opening of a ball valve element into a bore; (b) forming a fluid opening in the ball valve element which is non-rectilinearly aligned with the insertion opening and which communicates with the bore; and (c) sealing the insertion opening. A ball valve element for a rotary ball valve assembly formed using such a method; and a rotary ball valve assembly comprising a ball valve element formed using such a method are also provided.

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