Valve and method of using

Details Valve and method of using Valve and method of using

1995-03-09

1996-08-06

Michalsky, Gerald A.

Fluid handling

Processes

251 611, 251331, F16K 31126

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055424449

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments described herein relate to a valve and a method of use. In one embodiment, a first element is operatively and removably positioned with respect to a first fluid conveying conduit and a second fluid conveying conduit. The first element is movable between a first position where no fluid communicates between the first fluid conveying conduit and the second fluid conveying conduit and a second position where fluid communicates between the first fluid conveying conduit and the second fluid conveying conduit. A second element is operatively and removably engagable with the first element for maintaining operative position of the first element with respect to the first fluid conveying conduit and the second fluid conveying conduit. A third element is operatively and removably engagable with the second element for maintaining engagement between the first element and the second element.

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