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Testing device for pilot valves

CA 1290588 C · Owner: Mcneely, Michael Don · Inventors: Mcneely, Michael Don

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A testing device (22) for a non-flowing pilot valve- (20) controlling a main relief valve (13) and simulating the action of the relief valve (13) without affecting normal operation of the relief valve (13). The testing device body (84) has a test fluid source (42) releasably connected thereto and includes a piston valve element (112) mounted in a valve chamber (106) for movement to an unseated vent position upon the test fluid pressure reaching a predetermined high which is usually similar to the set point operating fluid pressure at which the main relief valve (13) will actuate. For return of piston valve element (112) to a seated position after a reduction of the test fluid pressure by …

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  • Granted October 15, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 15, 2008.
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FiledMay 13, 1987
GrantedOctober 15, 1991
Term endedOctober 15, 2008
Patent numberCA 1290588 C
Classification (IPC)F16K37/00 +1 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedMay 13, 1987Patent grantedOct 15, 1991Term endedOct 15, 2008

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