Multiple pressure ratio valve assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8955533
APP PUB NO 20140360589A1
SERIAL NO

13912857

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A multiple pressure ratio valve assembly is provided that may be used in a plurality of systems requiring different operating pressures. In one embodiment, a valve assembly and a plurality of interchangeable valves is provided, the interchangeable valves being configured to be installed within the same valve bore diameter, and the valves having different surface areas such that a pressure ratio of the valve assembly may be varied depending on which of the plurality of valves is installed. In some embodiments, the valves may have one or more fluid bypass portions. Embodiments of the invention may also include one or more shims that may be used to further adjust the pressure ratio of the valve assembly. Methods of repairing a valve assembly are also provided.

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SONNAX TRANSMISSION COMPANY1 AUTOMATIC DRIVE P O BOX 440 BELLOWS FALLS VT 05101-0440

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Stafford, Maura J Warner Robins, US 11 22

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