US4392633A
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Valve structure having movable seat means
Assignee: DREXEL INSTURMENTS Inc A TEXAS CORP
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Filing: 1979-10-29
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Granted: 1983-07-12
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Expires: 1999-10-29
Abstract
Abstract Ram bodies mounted in transverse bores of a blowout preventer body with a longitudinal bore therethrough are operable by operating means extending through closures on one end of the transverse bores to move the rams to close off fluid communication through the longitudinal bore in the body and to retract the rams from the longitudinal bore. Removable seal means are provided on each ram body to seal with the transverse bore in which each ram body is mounted. Removable seal means extend diametrically across the front of each ram for sealingly engaging an elongate member in the longitudinal bore when the rams are closed. The removable seal means is retained in position by non-torquing means during use but may be readily replaced when necessary. Self energizing seal means on the ram body sealingly engage the transverse bores. Valve means is incorporated in the blowout preventer body to equalize pressure in the longitudinal bore above and below the closed rams when desired, which valve means is constructed and arranged to respond to pressure below the rams to remain closed until it is desired to open the valve means.
Inventors
- 👤 Denzal W. Van Winkle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:27
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B33/00; E21B33/02; E21B33/03; E21B33/06; E21B33/061; E21B33/062; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S251/00; Y10S251/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a needle valve having a body with fluid passage means therein, the invention comprising: a. a valve stem rotatably and sealably carried by the body and having a tapered, annular closure surface thereon; b. longitudinally movable seat means in the body passage means for receiving said closure surface to close off the passage means, said seat means rotatable by said valve stem when said closure surface engages said seat means during opening and closing of the valve to reduce wear and galling between the seat means and the closure surface; c. seal means sealing between said seat means and passage means; and d. said seal means responsive to fluid pressure in the body passage means to urge said seat means longitudinally in the passage means toward said closure surface to form a tighter seal in response to pressure in the passage means in the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a needle valve having a body with fluid passage means therein, the invention comprising: a. a valve stem rotatably and sealably carried by the body and having a tapered, annular closure surface thereon; b. longitudinally movable seat means in the body passage means for receiving said closure surface to close off the passage means, said seat means rotatable by said valve stem when said closure surface engages said seat means during opening and closing of the valve to reduce wear and galling between the seat means and the closure surface; c. seal means sealing between said seat means and passage means; and d. said seal means responsive to fluid pressure in the body passage means to urge said seat means longitudinally in the passage means toward said closure surface to form a tighter seal in response to pressure in the passage means in the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 including shoulder means on said seat means engageable with shoulder means formed in said body passage to limit the longitudinal movement of said seat means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said shoulder means on said seat means comprise a pair of annularly extending shoulders in longitudinal spaced relation on said seat means and wherein said shoulder means formed in said body passage comprise a pair of annularly extending shoulders in longitudinal spaced relation within said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
130 words
A needle valve construction for controlling flow through a passage means comprising: a. a body having passage means therethrough; b. a valve stem rotatably and sealably carried by said body and having a tapered, annular closure surface thereon; c. seat means for receiving said closure surface to close off the passage means, said seat means rotatable by said valve stem when said closure surface engages said seat means during opening and closing of the valve to reduce wear and galling between the seat means and the closure surface; d. seal means sealing between said seat means and passage means; and e. said seat means longitudinally movable in the passage means toward said closure surface to form a tighter seal in response to pressure in the passage means of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A needle valve construction for controlling flow through a passage means comprising: a. a body having passage means therethrough; b. a valve stem rotatably and sealably carried by said body and having a tapered, annular closure surface thereon; c. seat means for receiving said closure surface to close off the passage means, said seat means rotatable by said valve stem when said closure surface engages said seat means during opening and closing of the valve to reduce wear and galling between the seat means and the closure surface; d. seal means sealing between said seat means and passage means; and e. said seat means longitudinally movable in the passage means toward said closure surface to form a tighter seal in response to pressure in the passage means of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said needle valve includes: a. bonnet means carried by said body; b. seal means between said body means and bonnet means; and c. means rotatably supporting said valve stem in said bonnet means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said valve stem terminates within said bonnet means and is provided with means to effect rotation of said valve stem.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said valve stem projects through said bonnet means and is provided with means to effect rotation of said valve stem.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a valve wherein a body is provided with a passage and a valve means is provided with a closure surface to control flow through the body passage, the invention comprising: a. longitudinally and rotatably movable seat means in the body passage for receiving the closure surface, said seat means rotatable by the valve means when the closure surface engages said seat means during opening and closing of the valve to reduce wear and galling between the seat means and the closure surface b. seal means sealing between said seat means and body; and c. said seal means responsive to fluid pressure in the body passage to urge said seat means longitudinally toward the closure surface in response to pressure in the body passage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a valve wherein a body is provided with a passage and a valve means is provided with a closure surface to control flow through the body passage, the invention comprising: a. longitudinally and rotatably movable seat means in the body passage for receiving the closure surface, said seat means rotatable by the valve means when the closure surface engages said seat means during opening and closing of the valve to reduce wear and galling between the seat means and the closure surface b. seal means sealing between said seat means and body; and c. said seal means responsive to fluid pressure in the body passage to urge said seat means longitudinally toward the closure surface in response to pressure in the body passage.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 8 including shoulder means on said seat means engagable with shoulder means formed in said body passage to limit the longitudinal movement of said seat means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said shoulder means on said seat means comprise a pair of annularly extending shoulders in longitudinal spaced relation on said seat means and wherein said shoulder means formed in said body passage comprise a pair of annularly extending shoulders in longitudinal spaced relation within said body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said valve is a needle valve.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 11 including shoulder means on said seat means engagable with shoulder means formed in said body passage to limit the longitudinal movement of said seat means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said shoulder means on said seat means comprise a pair of annularly extending shoulders in longitudinal spaced relation on said seat means and wherein said shoulder means formed in said body passage comprise a pair of annularly extending shoulders in longitudinal spaced relation within said body.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-07-11 | 1987-01-10 | 1987-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-11 | 1991-01-10 | 1991-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-11 | 1995-01-10 | 1995-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |