Metering valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9254954
APP PUB NO 20140158719A1
SERIAL NO

14181219

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The present invention is directed to a metering valve used in both conventional and bag-on-valve aerosol container applications that allows a high flow rate of especially viscous substances. The metering valve according to the present invention including a valve housing, a valve stem, and a spring or other biasing device that allows the valve stem to move relative to the valve housing. The valve stem serves as a metering chamber with a metering device in the form of a ball or disk without other mechanisms such as springs or mechanical parts within the valve stem. Radial bores and a seal near the bottom of the valve stem provide for dispensing of pre-determined quantities of product from an aerosol container pressurized with liquefied propellants or compressed gas. The bore shape and size can be selected to facilitate a high volume flow rate for highly viscous substances.

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SUMMIT PACKAGING SYSTEMS INC400 GAY STREET MANCHESTER NH 03103

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davideit, Daniel E Manchester, US 9 82
Verville, Kevin G Deerfield, US 8 51

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