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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2006
Applicants:
H. Stephen Jones, Lacombe, LA (US);
Walter P. Kistler, Redmond, WA (US);
Thomas C. Taylor, Las Cruces, NM (US);
Inventors:
H. Stephen Jones, Lacombe, LA (US);
Walter P. Kistler, Redmond, WA (US);
Thomas C. Taylor, Las Cruces, NM (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K 17/40 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A thin diaphragm valve includes a base plate attached to a valve attach plate. A diaphragm is positioned between the plates to move between open and closed positions. A spring can be provided between the diaphragm and a sealing flange of a pipe. Because no sliding friction occurs between sealing surfaces, wear is reduced and leakage is also reduced. A pierceable membrane can also be added to provide additional security.