Fluid handling – Line condition change responsive valves – Bi-directional flow valves
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-15
2005-11-15
Hepperle, Stephen M. (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Line condition change responsive valves
Bi-directional flow valves
C137S454500, C137S543150
Reexamination Certificate
active
06964280
ABSTRACT:
A combination check valve and pressure relief valve is provided for use in regulating the flow of fluid between a first fluid side and a second fluid side. The combination check valve and pressure relief valve includes a valve plug, a valve guide moveably positioned in relation to the valve plug, a valve stem engaged to the valve guide, a check compression spring attached to the valve stem and positioned between the valve guide and the valve plug, a valve seat carried by the valve stem, and a relief compression spring positioned between the valve seat and the valve guide. The valve guide is adapted to move the valve stem relative to the valve seat against the force of the relief compression spring to allow fluid to pass from the first fluid side to the second fluid side through a fluid flow passage formed between the valve stem and the valve seat. Furthermore, the valve seat, valve stem, and valve guide are adapted to move relative to the valve plug against the force of the check compression spring to remove the valve seat from an opening formed between the second fluid side and the first fluid side to permit fluid to pass through the opening.
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Christiansen Tage
Kopel Thomas
Kryhlmand Anders
Trimble Robert E.
Hepperle Stephen M.
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
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