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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2023
Flow International Corporation, Kent, WA (US);
Mohamed A. Hashish, Bellevue, WA (US);
Sean R. Schramm, Buckley, WA (US);
Flow International Corporation, Kent, WA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are components, systems, and methods to improve performance and maintenance of high-pressure fluid systems, such as waterjet cutting systems. Specifically, embodiments of an on/off valve are disclosed that include a valve cartridge and a valve body. The valve cartridge housing a poppet, a seal, and seat, and the valve cartridge being removable from the valve body while the valve body remains coupled to components of the high-pressure fluid system including sources of pressurized air, high-pressure fluid, and a working tool, such as a waterjet cutting head.