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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2003
Applicants:
Jeremy S. Madden, Lavonia, GA (US);
Richard E. Schnell, Oswego, IL (US);
Inventors:
Jeremy S. Madden, Lavonia, GA (US);
Richard E. Schnell, Oswego, IL (US);
Assignee:
Ross Operating Valve Company, Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K037/28 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fluid control valve includes an adjustable soft start capability and pressure indicator device. The fluid control valve isolates an input port and connects an outlet port to an exhaust port when the fluid control valve is in its closed position. A system is provided for locking the fluid control valve in the closed position. The indicator device is used to provide an indication of the pressure within the outlet port to ensure safe operation.