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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2005
Robert J. O'leary, Newark, OH (US);
Alvin L. Miller, Newark, OH (US);
John Hasselbach, Granville, OH (US);
Michael W. Johnson, Lithopolis, OH (US);
Robert J. O'Leary, Newark, OH (US);
Alvin L. Miller, Newark, OH (US);
John Hasselbach, Granville, OH (US);
Michael W. Johnson, Lithopolis, OH (US);
Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC, , DE (US);
Abstract
A rotary valve including a housing having an inner surface. A rotary assembly is positioned for rotation within the housing. The rotary assembly includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending vanes. The vanes extend toward the inner housing surface and are configured to transport material along the inner housing surface. Seal members are mounted upon the vanes. Spring members are secured to the vanes urging the seal members into contact with the inner housing surface.