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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2008
Thomas J. Langenfeld, Sullivan, IL (US);
Matthew C. Roney, Sullivan, IL (US);
Robert E. Trimble, Sullivan, IL (US);
Thomas J. Langenfeld, Sullivan, IL (US);
Matthew C. Roney, Sullivan, IL (US);
Robert E. Trimble, Sullivan, IL (US);
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, Sullivan, IL (US);
Abstract
A valve for use in regulating the flow of fluid between a first and a second fluid side is provided. The valve comprises a valve body and an aperture extending through the valve body. The aperture comprises an inner wall, a first aperture diameter at the first end of the aperture and a second aperture diameter at the second end of the aperture. The valve further comprises a first valve insert positioned in the aperture with a first insert diameter and a first mating feature. The first insert diameter is larger than the first aperture diameter. The valve further comprises a second valve insert having a first width, a second width and a second mating feature. The first width is larger than the second aperture diameter. The first mating feature cooperates with the second mating feature to engage the first valve insert to the second valve insert.