Valve having reduced operating force and enhanced throttling capability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9038988
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13287039

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A flow control valve element has a generally spherical ball. An inlet is formed in the ball. An outlet is also formed in the ball, the outlet opposing the inlet. A hollowed-out portion extends between the inlet and the outlet. A pair of opposing flats are formed in the ball, the flats each having a first flat portion formed in an external portion of the ball and an opposing second flat portion formed in the hollowed-out portion of the ball.

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AKRON BRASS COMPANY343 VENTURE BLVD P O BOX 86 WOOSTER OH 44691

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beechy, David Walnut Creek, US 3 33
Petit, Kevin Wooster, US 7 13
Vandelli, Nelsimar Wooster, US 3 19

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