NordsonPatent grantSep 29, 2026

Nordson was granted a patent for a valve housing design.

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patents.google.comSep 29, 2026

US patent USD1150364

Valve housing

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In September 2026 Nordson patented the design of a valve housing used to enclose and support valve components in fluid-handling equipment.

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Grant date: Sep 29, 2026
Inventors: Bernard J. Esarey
Patent number: USD1150364
Assignee: Nordson Corporation

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USPTO assignee: Nordson Corporation
What the invention does: A protective enclosure designed to hold and position the parts of a valve.

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