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Low pressure gas regulator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7179726
This patent describes a low pressure gas regulator. It comprises: a body member, an inlet opening formed in the body member, an outlet opening formed in the body member, a partition in the body member which separates the inlet and outlet opening and formed with an opening which is surrounded with a valve seat, a moveable diaphragm mounted in the body member so as to have atmospheric pressure on one side thereof and the pressure of the outlet opening on the other side, a valve stem connected to the diaphragm and extending through the opening in the partition, a ball valve mounted on the valve stem in the inlet opening, and a relatively thick soft resilient cover mounted over the ball valve and engageable with the valve seat. Wherein the cover has a first thicker portion which engages the valve seat and a second portion which does not engage the valve seat which is thinner than the first portion.
Assignee:
SCP, Inc., Auburn, IN
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4898204
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-295501A
OSTI ID:
7179726
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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