Metal-coated seat retention groove
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Aug 9, 2022
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Jul 8, 2021
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Mar 19, 2021
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Abstract
Example aspects of a valve are disclosed. The valve can comprise a valve body defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an inner surface, and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a body bore extending from the first end to the second end and a channel extending radially outward from the body bore, the channel defining a seat retention groove; a metal barrier applied to the inner surface and covering the seat retention groove, the metal barrier defining a first edge and a second edge, the first edge oriented between the seat retention groove and the first end, and the second edge oriented between the seat retention groove and the second end; and a valve seat positioned within the channel.
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MUELLER INTERNATIONAL LLC | ATLANTA GA 30328 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Fallon, Timothy Quinn | Geneva, US | 3 | 6 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 6 |
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