VALVE HAVING AN ABLATED FLAP

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120168658A1
SERIAL NO

13312060

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A valve 14 that includes a valve seat 20 and a flap 22 that has a surface 57 that has been ablated. Through use of an ablated flap, the flap characteristics can be better fashioned to achieve desired valve performance. The valve flap can be fashioned to remain closed under any orientation but also to open with minimal force or pressure from the flow stream. A valve having these qualities provides a valve can operate more efficiently, which may be particularly beneficial when used one respiratory masks where the valve is powered by the wearer.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYPO BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Insley, Thomas I Lake Elmo, US 70 2391
Xue, Thomas J St. Paul, US 21 398

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