Fluid handling – Systems – Multi-way valve unit
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Fox, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Multi-way valve unit
C251S282000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07921877
ABSTRACT:
A valve (200) for routing a fluid includes a housing (220) having an inlet (222) and at least one outlet port (224). A valve member (218) is located in the housing (220). The valve (218) member has a wall (232) enclosing a cavity (230). A plurality of inlet openings (234) is formed in the wall (232). At least one of the plurality of inlet openings (234) fluidly connects the inlet (222) of the housing (220) with the cavity (230), and the at least one outlet port (224) may be selectively fluidly connected to the cavity (230).
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Calfa Jeffrey P.
Fox John
International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLC
Nimz Jack D.
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