Adjustable trunnion valve and related methods
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Protective facial sealing arrangement
US8985136B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8985136-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213569832-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 23, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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A component with sealing grooves for receiving facial seals and with protective arrangements to protect such seals is provided. In one embodiment, the component is a ball valve including a flow control assembly with two closure members having outer surfaces with sealing grooves and protective ridges. The protective ridges facilitate separation of the two closure members from two connectors of a fluid conduit during installation of the body between the two connectors. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A valve comprising: a body; and a flow control assembly disposed in the body, wherein at least one of the flow control assembly or the body includes two sides each having a sealing groove for receiving a seal and a protective ridge, and the protective ridges are arranged to enable the protective ridges to protect seals disposed in the sealing grooves by facilitating separation of the flow control assembly or the body, as well as the seals in the seal…
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- What does patent US8985136B2 cover?
- A component with sealing grooves for receiving facial seals and with protective arrangements to protect such seals is provided. In one embodiment, the component is a ball valve including a flow control assembly with two closure members having outer surfaces with sealing grooves and protective ridges. The protective ridges facilitate separation of the two closure members from two connectors of a…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Avdjian Christophe, Bassompierre Patrick, Berardo Jacques, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16K5/0605. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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