Patent ID: 7182312
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
1. A valve assembly comprising: a valve body having an internal passage, an outlet landing, and a vessel coupling; said valve body passage extending between said outlet landing and said vessel coupling; a valve member structured to move between an open position, wherein said valve member does not block a fluid from flowing through said internal passage, and a closed position, wherein said valve member blocks a fluid from flowing through said internal passage; an actuating device coupled to said valve body and structured to move said valve member; said outlet landing including a generally flat surface and a collar, said collar encircling said flat surface, said collar further having a threaded surface; an outlet adapter having a retaining ring and an elongated body with an internal passage, said body having a valve engaging portion and an outlet end; said retaining ring having threads, said external threads structured to engage said collar threaded surface; an anti-rotation device having a first component on said outlet adapter body and a second component on said valve body; wherein said outlet adaptor body outlet end is sized to extend through said retaining ring; and wherein said outlet adaptor is coupled to said outlet landing with said valve engaging portion facing said surface, said retaining ring disposed about said outlet end, and said retaining ring coupled to said collar, said anti-rotation device structured to prevent said outlet adapter rotating as said outlet adapter is installed.