US Patent 11953113 Valve with unobstructed flow path having increased flow coefficient

A valve comprising a valve body including a first end and a second end spaced apart along a longitudinal axis, a central portion disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end define a first flow passageway and a second flow passageway, respectively, and wherein the central portion defines an interior chamber, wherein the first end of the valve body includes a bore, and a removable seat disposed in the bore and defining at least in part the first flow passageway.