Drain valve and method for operating a drain valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8899258
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13234606

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A drain valve includes an inlet plenum, a first orifice downstream from the inlet plenum, a second orifice downstream from the first orifice, and a fluid passage between the first and second orifices. A piston having a first position and a second position has a first surface area exposed to the fluid passage when the piston is in the first and second positions and a second surface area exposed to the inlet plenum when the piston is in the second position.

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GRAHAM-WHITE MANUFACTURING COMPANY1242 COLORADO STREET SALEM VA 24153

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Ginder, William F Salem, US 8 92

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