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Flow control valve for use on oil and gas wells or the like

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5338434
The valve includes a tubular housing member that is connected in a string of a tubing that extends into an oil or gas well. The upper end of the tubular housing member is rotatable and is connected through actuators to a valve member that is pivotally supported in the tubular housing member. Rotation of the upper end of the tubular housing causes the actuators to move linearly and in opposite directions simultaneously pivot the valve member between open and closed positions. Pressure responsive means bias the seat toward the valve to maintain a fluid tight seal regardless of the direction of differential in pressure existing across the valve.
Assignee:
Dresser Industries, Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4508173
OSTI ID:
5338434
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English