Fluid handling – Processes – With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Krishnamurthy, Ramesh (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a...
C137S460000, C137S498000, C137S521000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11033229
ABSTRACT:
A shut-off valve for preventing the flow of liquid through a conduit is described herein. The valve includes a valve body which defines a fluid passage, a portion of which can be venturi-shaped. The valve also includes a flow barrier which has a dimension sufficient to block fluid flow through the passage. The flow barrier is movable between an open position which allows fluid flow through the passage, and a closed position which prevents such flow. A target for detecting liquid flow is pivotally attached to the flow barrier, and is exposed to liquid flow and gas flow when the flow barrier is in the open position. When liquid flow hits the target, it swings away from the direction of flow, thereby pivoting the flow barrier to the closed position. Related methods for preventing the flow of liquid through a conduit are also described.
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Coppa Francis T.
Krishnamurthy Ramesh
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