Abstract: A pressure adjuster valve has a body having a communication passage for connecting a first chamber in fluid communication with a second chamber and a truncated conical-shaped valve seat portion disposed at one end of the communication passage. A valve element is disposed within the communication passage for undergoing movement therein to engage the valve seat portion of the body. A biasing member normally biases the valve element in a direction away from the valve seat portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 20, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 7, 2003
Assignee:
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Inventors:
Toru Takahashi, Yasuhide Kumakura, Muneaki Osada