Valves and valve actuation – Valve actuator is valve casing or extension thereof – Sleeve valve
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Look, Edward K. (Department: 3751)
Valves and valve actuation
Valve actuator is valve casing or extension thereof
Sleeve valve
C251S148000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07114703
ABSTRACT:
A drain valve to be used with numerous drain applications, such as draining fluid from an engine, includes in an exemplary embodiment a valve body, a first and second o-ring and a valve sleeve. The drain valve eliminates the need for a tool, such as a wrench, to drain the fluid from the engine, for example. The drain valve includes a twist-and-pull valve sleeve feature to manipulate the valve; however, the valve sleeve remains on the drain valve and therefore cannot be lost or misplaced. The valve sleeve further includes an easy grip for opening and closing the valve.
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Croll Mark W.
Donovan Paul F.
Fristoe Jr. John K.
Illinois Tool Works Inc
Look Edward K.
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