Patent ID: 6113067
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A self-sealing pressure valve assembly for installation through an opening in a wall, the assembly comprising:a valve having a body with an enlarged flange which prevents passage of the valve through the opening, the body having an externally threaded end which extends beyond one side of the wall when the valve is inserted through the opening with the flange on the other side of the wall;an internally threaded locking member installable on the threaded end of the valve body, the locking member having a tapered annular projection facing the wall and surrounding the valve body threaded end; anda tapered annular projection on the one side of the wall closely surrounding the opening and complementary to the locking member projection;wherein the wall projection is encircled by the locking member projection;whereby when the locking member is tightened on the valve body externally threaded end the wall projection is moved into engagement with the valve body to effect a seal on the one side of the wall.