Patent ID: 9354638
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: F16K,G05D,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A double port assembly for a double port regulator, the double port assembly comprising: a first fluid port and a second fluid port; a valve stem that extends through both the first fluid port and the second fluid port, the valve stem including a first valve plug and a second valve plug; a fixed valve seat assembly proximate the first fluid port; a floating valve seat assembly proximate the second port, the floating valve seat assembly including a floating seat retainer having a through bore that forms the first fluid port and a floating seat disposed at least partially within the floating seat retainer, the floating seat being movable along a longitudinal axis of the floating seat retainer; and a rigid retainer element disposed on the floating seat retainer, the retainer element limiting longitudinal movement of the floating valve seat, the retainer element being an annular disc including a base portion connected to a retaining portion by an angled portion.