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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 1992
Filed:
Jan. 30, 1991
Major H Gilbert, Gladys, VA (US);
Bridge Products, Inc., Northbrook, IL (US);
Abstract
A check valve includes first and second valve body parts. The first valve body part defines a protruding neck and the second valve body part defines a receiving flange sized to received the protruding neck in a telescoping manner. A snap fit retaining mechanism includes a set of hooks on the second valve body part and a hook receiving groove on the first valve body part. The hooks are shaped to engage the groove to hold the first and second valve body parts together as an assembly, with the neck received in the flange. A central passageway extends through the first and second valve body parts, and a valve seat is defined around the central passageway. A valve pin is mounted in the central passageway to releasably seal against the valve seat.