Metal-coated seat retention groove

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11408517
APP PUB NO 20210207718A1
SERIAL NO

17206548

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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 LLCATLANTA GA

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Fallon, Timothy Quinn Geneva, US 3 6

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