Apparatuses and systems for regulating fluids through a pipe and methods of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9777850
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15141340

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Apparatuses regulate the flow of fluids, such as, for example, water or other like fluids, through pipes. The apparatuses comprise a poppet valve having a spheroid-shaped valve portion and one or more shims for adjusting effective spring length during use thereof. Specifically and without being bound by theory, the apparatuses of the present invention creates a backward pressure in fluid traversing a pipe, wherein the backward pressure within the pipe provides compression to the fluid effectively compressing entrapped gas bubbles within the fluid, allowing more accurate water meter measurements. Moreover, the apparatuses of the present invention provide backflow prevention. Systems and methods for regulating the flow of fluids within a pipe are further provided.

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3A HOLDINGS LLC9103 EMMOTT RD BLDG 7A HOUSTON TX 77040

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Gass, Charles Robert Imlay City, US 6 51
Handley, Daniel A Chicago, US 8 56

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