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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2004
Kenneth R. Levey, West Chicago, IL (US);
Eric G. Parker, Winnetka, IL (US);
Kirk J. Bush, Holland, MI (US);
Franco A. Cisternino, Deerfield, IL (US);
Kenneth R. Levey, West Chicago, IL (US);
Eric G. Parker, Winnetka, IL (US);
Kirk J. Bush, Holland, MI (US);
Franco A. Cisternino, Deerfield, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A shut-off valve assembly includes a one-piece housing having an inlet and an outlet. During manufacture, the housing is formed with an inlet end plate and a fully open end opposite the end plate. A valve door assembly including a flapper door is secured in the housing, and includes a seal between the flapper door and the housing. The open end is then reformed to provide an outlet from the housing. In a fuel system, a cover assembly is releasably secured to the housing.