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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2002
Charles W. Cross, Willoughby, OH (US);
Robert W. Jacobs, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Gary W. Scheffel, Streetsboro, OH (US);
Michael M. Stankovich, Lakewood, OH (US);
Charles W. Cross, Willoughby, OH (US);
Robert W. Jacobs, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Gary W. Scheffel, Streetsboro, OH (US);
Michael M. Stankovich, Lakewood, OH (US);
Swagelok Company, Solon, OH (US);
Abstract
A valve and actuator assembly includes a valve body, an actuator and a bracket that snap fits onto the valve body. The bracket includes a plate on which an actuator can be installed. In one form, the bracket is saddle shaped with depending legs that snap over a part of the valve body. Means such as bolts are provided to apply a gripping force to the legs so that the bracket is clamped onto the valve.