Fluid handling – Inflatable article
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Inflatable article
C137S232000, C137S527000, C137S854000, C251S082000, C251S297000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986360
ABSTRACT:
A self-sealing valve comprises a valve housing having a fluid conduit, a valve seat, a flexible diaphragm and a support member. The valve housing is configured to pass fluid through the fluid conduit. The flexible diaphragm provides a self-seal of the fluid conduit, and comprises an area larger than an area of the fluid conduit and a periphery. The support member is configured to retain a portion of a flexible diaphragm. The support member and flexible diaphragm are configured to position the flexible diaphragm against the valve seat to seal the fluid conduit in a closed position of the self-sealing valve, and to facilitate movement of at least a part of the periphery of the flexible diaphragm in a first direction away from the valve seat to an open position.
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Lowrie Lando & Anastasi, LLP
Rivell John
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