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Valve Design

  • US 20130276917A1
  • Filed: 06/20/2013
  • Published: 10/24/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A valve comprising a first part defining a first array of apertures and a second part defining a second array of apertures, the first part being moveable laterally relative to the second part between a closed configuration in which the first and second arrays of apertures are not registered and passage of a fluid through the valve is substantially prevented and an open configuration in which the first and second arrays of apertures are registered and passage of fluid is allowed;

  • wherein the first part comprises a flexible plate-like member configured to engage a sealing face of the second part when in the closed configuration and lock in the closed configuration against lateral movement in response to a pressure differential across the valve.

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