Sprung gate valves movable by a solenoid actuator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9841110
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14473151

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A sprung gate for a valve having an endless elastic band sandwiched between first and second gate members that each define an opening therethrough in an open position portion thereof, which collectively form a passage through the sprung gate. The first gate member includes a fastener connected to a fastener receiving member of the second gate member thereby securing the first and second gate members together as a unit. This sprung gate unit is operatively connected to an actuator for linear translation within a pocket of a conduit to control fluid flow through the conduit. This assembled device may be manufactured using spin welding to sealingly mate the conduit to a housing enclosing the actuator.

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DAYCO IP HOLDINGS LLC1650 RESEARCH DRIVE SUITE 200 TROY MI 48083

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fletcher, David E Flint, US 65 376
Gilmer, Matt Whitmore Lake, US 15 220
Graichen, Brian M Leonard, US 65 442
Miller, James H Ortonville, US 83 930

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