Patent ID: 6311812
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: F16F,F16K

Abstract:
An adjustable, uni-directional pressure regulator, comprising:a housing having a seat portion provided at one end thereof, the seat portion having an opening provided therein that communicates with an opening provided in said housing, said housing opening being larger than the seat portion opening; anda moveable element moveably provided within the housing opening, said moveable element being subjected to a first pressure on one side thereof facing said housing, and being subjected to a second pressure on another side thereof by a fluid flowing through the seat portion opening, wherein said moveable element and the seat portion are offset from each other in a common plane to form first and second variable fluid passageways therebetween, and fluid flows in one direction through the seat portion opening, the first variable passageway, the second variable passageway, and exits the pressure regulator.