Accession Number:

ADD002932

Title:

Pressure Regulator.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Byrd,Joe L.

Report Date:

1976-01-06

Pagination or Media Count:

3.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a fluid flow regulator including upstream and downstream members to secure a pierced diaphragm in fluid tight engagement therebetween, a valve stem and seat respectively disposed on the diaphragm and upstream member, an O-ring enclosed therein and, a shoulder on the valve stem for engagement with the O-ring to form a fluid tight seal. The diaphragm is disposed for flexure to compress the O-ring for engagement of the stem and seat to discontinue fluid flow responsive to a predetermined value of downstream fluid pressure.

Descriptors:

• *Pressure regulators
• *Patents
• Fluid flow
• Seals
• O rings
• Valves
• Diaphragms(Mechanics)

Subject Categories:

• Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Tubing, Fittings and Valves

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE