Patent ID: 8590570
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: F15B,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valve comprising: a first valve member including a first orifice; and a second valve member including a second orifice, the second valve member movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected to the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice, the second valve member including an actuator having an actuating surface selectively connectable to a pressure source for moving the second valve member between the open and closed positions, wherein the actuating surface has a dimension measured substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the second orifice that is less than a length of the second orifice, and wherein the actuation surface is located intermediate opposing ends of the second valve member.