Fluid handling – Systems – Multi-way valve unit
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Multi-way valve unit
C137S625310, C251S368000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004197
ABSTRACT:
A valve assembly comprising a valve stem, an annular bonnet configured to receive the valve stem, a valve disk coupled to one end of the valve stem, a seal, and an insert. The seal is disposed adjacent the valve disk and has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface includes a first pair of sealing ridges extending upwardly therefrom and the bottom surface includes a second pair of sealing ridges extending downwardly therefrom. The insert includes a recess configured to receive the seal that performs a sealing function and a biasing function. The valve assembly can easily be configured to open in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction without resort to adapters or other additional pieces by rotating the bonnet/valve stem sub-assembly 90° relative to the insert.
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Chambers A. Michael
Newfrey LLC
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