Patent ID: 6866241
Filing Date: 2005-03-15
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
1. A portable flow control valve for selectively controlling fluid flow through a conduit, the portable flow control valve comprising: a frame assembly being adapted for being selectively positioned around the conduit; a clamping member being coupled to said frame assembly such that said clamping member is slidably positionable with respect to said frame assembly, said clamping member being adapted for engaging the conduit such that said clamping member is for compressing the conduit between said frame assembly and said clamping member for controlling the rate of flow of the fluid through the conduit beyond said clamping members; and a compressing member being coupled frame assembly such that said compressing member is positioned opposite said clamping member, said compressing member comprising an arcuate upper face such that said arcuate upper face of said compression member is convex, said clamping member comprising an arcuate lower face such that said arcuate lower face is convex, said arcuate lower face of said clamping member arcing opposite said arcuate upper face of said compressing member such that said clamping member is adapted for compressing the conduit between said clamping member and said compressing member to control the rate of flow of fluid through the conduit, said arcuate lower face of said clamping member and said arcuate upper face of said compressing member being adapted for providing a smooth surface of contact for the conduit to inhibit the conduit being damaged during compression.