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Discharge control valve

CA 1317260 C · Owner: General Kinematics Corporation · Inventors: Tegel, Robert G.

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According to the invention, a general purpose valve is provided to control the discharge of particulate material. An overlying plate with a first through aperture, cooperates with an underlying plate having a solid surface and a second through aperture. The first aperture is in vertical alignment with the solid surface on the underlying plate. Structure is provided to vary the vertical spacing between the overlying and underlying plates to selectively commence, terminate, and vary the rate of flow of particulate material.

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  • Granted May 4, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 4, 2010.
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FiledMarch 22, 1988
GrantedMay 4, 1993
Term endedMay 4, 2010
Patent numberCA 1317260 C
Classification (IPC)B65D88/54 +2 more

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19891992199519982001200420072010Application filedMarch 22, 1988Patent grantedMay 4, 1993Term endedMay 4, 2010

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