Patent ID: 7708025
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A poppet valve member, comprising: a main body defining a first end and a second end; a cover portion disposed at the first end, the cover portion being removable from the main body, the cover portion including a first seal disposed about an outer perimeter defined by the cover portion, the first seal providing an overlap seal about the perimeter of the first end of the main body, the first seal having a curved shape, a first section of the first seal being angled from a second section of the first seal, the first section of the first seal being disposed about the outer perimeter defined by the cover portion to form the overlap seal, and the second section of the first seal being disposed about an area of the cover portion proximate to the first end; a valve head portion disposed proximate the first end and behind the cover portion, the valve head portion including a second seal disposed about an outer perimeter defined by the head portion; and a webbing portion disposed between and attached to the cover portion and the valve head portion, the webbing portion connecting the cover portion to the head portion, the webbing portion defining a fault structure so as to enable the cover portion to be removed from the valve head portion such that, once the cover portion is removed, the valve head portion is movable within an insert body.