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Positive seal float collar

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5771502

A device for insuring a positive fluid seal between a float collar valving element and valve seat therein is disclosed. The device comprises a rubberlike tension strap or compression steel spring positioned within the float collar valve assembly for urging the valving element against the upper valve seat. Fluid pressure from above the valve assembly will overcome the force exerted on the valving element by the urging device and permit fluid to flow in a downwardly direction through the float collar valve assembly. However, when this fluid pressure above the float collar is reduced, the urging device overcomes the force exerted thereby and again urges the valving element in positive sealing engagement with the upper valve seat to preclude flow of fluid in an upperwardly direction back through the float collar valve assembly.

Assignee:
Aztec Tools Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4286664
OSTI ID:
5771502
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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