Valve devices, systems, and methods for controlling the distribution of materials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8863931
APP PUB NO 20120298475A1
SERIAL NO

13482317

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The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to valve devices, systems, and methods for controlling the distribution of materials to multiple locations. The improved valve devices, materials distribution systems, and materials distribution methods disclosed herein are particularly suitable for use in applications where the materials being distributed are, for example but not limited to, non-gaseous fluid materials (e.g., raw liquids, solutions, slurries, colloids, suspensions, and the like) and solid materials having some level of tackiness, moisture content, or like property. The valves, systems, and methods disclosed herein can be operated without having to stop the flow of materials therethrough in order to change the position of the valve from one outlet to another. Further, the valves and systems disclosed herein have few directional changes, therefore there are few, if any, points within the system where the material can get stuck and/or lodged.

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MAAG GALA INC181 PAULEY STREET EAGLE ROCK VA 24085

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Barr, Jason Blue Ridge, US 6 8
Benoit, George N Clifton Forge, US 5 26
Martin, J Wayne Buchanan, US 21 187
Patton, Damon M Roanoke, US 4 13

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