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Fire safe butterfly valve
Assignee: Western Atlas Inc
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Filing: 1978-05-30
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1998-05-30
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a butterfly valve comprising sealing means for a movable valve member in the form of a resilient high temperature destructible sealing ring and a resilient high temperature indestructible seating ring, both of which are normally preloaded into radial sealing engagement with the movable valve member. The high temperature destructible seating ring is the primary seal and the high temperature indestructible seating ring being a backup seal in one direction of flow and the high temperature indestructible seating ring is the primary seal in the opposite direction of flow. Upon destruction of the high temperature destructible seating ring, the high temperature indestructible seating ring is so retained and configured to provide bidirectional seating.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis W. Stager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K1/00; F16K1/16; F16K1/18; F16K1/22; F16K1/226; F16K1/2263; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/1624; Y10T137/1797; Y10T137/1812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
In a butterfly valve assembly operative at normal temperatures and at high temperatures for controlling fluid flow, the combination comprising: a movable valve member adapted to close said passageway, sealing means for providing bidirectional sealing with said valve member, said sealing means comprising a resilient seating ring which is destructible at high temperatures and a metallic seating ring which is indestructible at high temperatures, recess means for securing said seating rings in said valve body, said resilient and metallic seating rings extending into said passageway and forming two seating surfaces to provide redundant sealing with said valve member at normal temperatures, and ramp means in said passageway adjacent the opening to said recess in an interference fit with a turned back edge of said metallic seating ring to preload said metallic seating ring against said valve member and to retain said metallic seating ring against pressure from either side of said valve member, whereby said metallic seating ring provides bidirectional sealing with said valve member at high temperatures sufficient to destroy said resilient seating ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a butterfly valve assembly operative at normal temperatures and at high temperatures for controlling fluid flow, the combination comprising: a movable valve member adapted to close said passageway, sealing means for providing bidirectional sealing with said valve member, said sealing means comprising a resilient seating ring which is destructible at high temperatures and a metallic seating ring which is indestructible at high temperatures, recess means for securing said seating rings in said valve body, said resilient and metallic seating rings extending into said passageway and forming two seating surfaces to provide redundant sealing with said valve member at normal temperatures, and ramp means in said passageway adjacent the opening to said recess in an interference fit with a turned back edge of said metallic seating ring to preload said metallic seating ring against said valve member and to retain said metallic seating ring against pressure from either side of said valve member, whereby said metallic seating ring provides bidirectional sealing with said valve member at high temperatures sufficient to destroy said resilient seating ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A butterfly valve assembly as recited in claim 1, said turned back edge of said metallic ring having notches for the admission of fluid to enhance sealing in one direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-02 | 1984-03-03 | 1984-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-02 | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-02 | 1992-03-03 | 1992-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |