Patent References 2654559 3140615 3477693 3747479 3850900 3918495 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/662345 filed on 03/01/1976US Classes:251/331, Diaphragm251/368MaterialsExaminersPrimary: Rosenthal, ArnoldAttorney, Agent or FirmAbstractAn improved diaphragm valve, particularly adapted for applications at high pressures and in applications in which low dead volume is required. The valve has a diaphragm which is formed of a halogenated hydrocarbon polymer of a compression strength sufficient to avoid non-recoverable extrusion of the diaphragm. Use of such a valve totally avoids the work-hardening problem encountered in use of valves using metal diaphragms. | |