Valve operated by a master key

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8585010
APP PUB NO 20100218830A1
SERIAL NO

12663674

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The present invention relates to a valve used to control fluid flow. The valve includes a handle, which is placed above a body and is connected directly or indirectly to a top portion of a stem; a cap, into which the stem is inserted, and which surrounds a top portion of the body, the cap having a plurality of locking holes formed in the circumference of a top portion thereof in a circular arrangement. The handle has a vertical hole corresponding to the locking holes and a key hole extending coaxially with or perpendicularly to the vertical hole, and is connected to the top portion of the stem to contact the top portion of the cap. Locking means is provided in the vertical hole and the locking holes to lock the handle and the cap to each other. The locked position is released using a master key, which is inserted through the key hole, thereby allowing the handle to be operated.

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BMT CO LTDYANGSAN-SI GYEONGSANGNAM-DO 50568

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Yoon, Jong Chan Busan, KR 4 18

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