Valves and valve actuation – Fluid actuated or retarded – Rotary or oscillatory motor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-28
2008-09-02
Fristoe, Jr., John K (Department: 3753)
Valves and valve actuation
Fluid actuated or retarded
Rotary or oscillatory motor
C251S030010, C092S124000, C091S339000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07419134
ABSTRACT:
A valve actuation assembly includes a housing and a vane connected to a shaft. The vane is at least partially disposed within the housing. The valve actuation assembly further includes a valve assembly connected to the housing and a feedback device connected to at least one of the vane and the shaft. The feedback device is configured to apply a feedback force to the valve assembly.
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Caterpillar Inc.
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
Fristoe, Jr. John K
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