Variable fluid flow apparatus with integrated filter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9856836
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14750708

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The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a fluid flow trim apparatus includes an outer housing defining a cavity having an interior surface and an end wall having an orifice therethrough, a valve body comprising a first valve portion disposed at least partly within the cavity, the first valve portion and the interior surface defining a first fluid flow path, a second valve portion in contact with the interior surface and defining a second fluid flow path. A third valve portion is disposed at least partly within the cavity between the first and second valve portions. The second fluid flow path fluidically connects the third valve portion to a trim cavity. A filter media extends from the first valve portion to the second valve portion and divides a third fluid flow path fluidically connecting the first and seconds fluid flow paths.

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WOODWARD INC1000 E DRAKE ROAD P O BOX 1519 FORT COLLINS CO 80525

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Niemeyer, Sander Hudsonville, US 3 39
Pyle, Deke Zeeland, US 2 7
VanDort, Jason West Olive, US 2 7

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