(under subclass 213) Subject matter wherein the mechanical movement comprises means having a continuous helical rib which is operable to reciprocate the movable valve member through connecting means but which does not impart the rotary motion of the screw to the valve member.
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82+, for screw actuated valves wherein the actuator is nonpositively connected to the valve head so that there is manual control in both closed and open position.
84+, for valve heads movably connected to the stem for accommodation to the valve seat.
215+, for screw type actuators in which the rotary movement of the screw is transmitted to the movable valve member.