Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
137215000 | BACK FLOW PREVENTION BY VACUUM BREAKING (E.G., ANTI-SIPHON DEVICES) | 38 |
20080210310 | Sanitary Installation Part - A sanitary installation part ( | 09-04-2008 |
20100193042 | Anti-Siphon installation assembly - An anti-siphon installation assembly includes a spring, a retainer clip mounted on the spring, the retainer clip including a support surface adapted to support an anti-siphon device thereon, and a locator clip mounted on the spring, the locator clip including an outwardly extending arm adapted to contact the upper surface of a fuel filler neck opening. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193043 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly including a body having a first end, a second end, a passageway extending between the first and the second ends, and four ports defined by the body and connected to the passageway. The assembly also has a first valve member received in the passageway at an intersection of the passageway and the first port, the valve member including a tee shaped passage such that in a first position the valve member opens the passageway and the first port, in a second position closes the passageway and connects the first end to the first port, in a third position closes the passageway and connects the first port to the second end, and in a fourth position opens the passageway and closes the first port. The assembly also includes a second valve member for opening and closing the third port. | 08-05-2010 |
20100269913 | Gravity-assisted drain valve for restricting intake of mildew spores - A drain valve that prevents entry of odious airborne particulates into the habited environment while allowing for drainage of wastewater. The improvements include a disc with leaves cantilevered from a perimeter lip allowing the valve to operate in a drain with limited clearance between the opening and the drain crosshair below, a structural brace that effectively seals the center of the drain while allowing for through-passage of the drain strainer bolt, a gap at the perimeter edge of each leaf to prevent interference with an opposing edge, and rounded leaf edges and rounded vertices to prevent snagging of hair follicles and other draining matter. Also disclosed is a combined drain strainer and drain valve, and a drain valve installable within a drain pipe beneath the drain opening. | 10-28-2010 |
20110017316 | Backflow preventing apparatus for water closets - An automatically activated backflow prevention device for water closets or toilets is provided having a substantially cylindrical support member terminating in one end in a cam shaped end for mating with a hinged flapper valve having a parabolic shaped or upwardly curving upper surface and correspondingly shaped sealing member disposed therebetween for mating with the cam shaped end of the substantially cylindrical support member. An elastomeric hinge member is provided for connecting the closure member or flapper valve to the substantially cylindrical support member so that when closed the flapper valve or closure member conforms to the confronting cam shaped end of the cylindrical support member with the sealing member disposed therebetween. | 01-27-2011 |
20120012193 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING BACKFLOW OF FILL VALVE IN WATER TOILET - An apparatus for preventing backflow of a fill valve in a water toilet. The apparatus includes a fill valve for permitting and stopping supply of washing water from a hydrant into a water tank, a fixing section fixing the fill valve to an overflow pipe, a float having a packing for opening or closing an opening/closing hole of the fill valve depending on a level of water contained in the water tank, and a backflow-preventing section disposed inside the fill valve. The backflow-preventing section permits washing water to be supplied from the hydrant into the water tank, and prevents washing water from flowing back toward the hydrant. The backflow-preventing section includes a backflow-preventing member mounted to a supply pipe of the fill valve, and an operation control valve seated on a fitting protrusion of the fill valve to control an operation of the backflow-preventing member. | 01-19-2012 |
20120031503 | FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE WITH FLOW RATE CONTROL - A device for delivering a fluid to a target site is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a pump, a flow modulator, a flow meter, and a controller. The pump may generate a fluid stream characterized by a flow rate. The flow modulator may smooth out irregularities in the flow rate, thereby generating a second fluid stream having a second flow rate that is substantially more uniform than the first flow rate. The flow meter may measure the flow rate of the second fluid stream. The controller may then compare the flow rate of the second fluid stream to a target flow rate, and adjust the pump speed to substantially align the second flow rate with the target flow rate. | 02-09-2012 |
20120145257 | BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FAN ASSEMBLY - A backflow prevention device includes at least one backflow prevention unit. The backflow prevention unit includes a frame, a first edge shutter plate, a second edge shutter plate and plural intermediate shutter plates. The frame includes an airflow channel. If the first inner sidewall is disposed over the second inner sidewall, the first edge shutter plate and the plural intermediate shutter plates are configured to open or close the airflow channel, and the slab of the second edge shutter plate is inactive. Whereas, if the second inner sidewall is disposed over the first inner sidewall, the second edge shutter plate and the plural intermediate shutter plates are configured to open or close the airflow channel, and the slab of the first edge shutter plate is inactive. | 06-14-2012 |
20120222755 | MARINE FUEL BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND OVER-FILL ALARM SYSTEM - A marine fuel backflow preventer and overfill alarm for use with marine vessels includes a housing provided for in-line installation in the fuel fill inlet line and directs fuel entering the a fuel filling inlet generally directly to a fuel filling outlet such that the fuel passes freely through the back flow preventer while being directed to the vessel fuel tank. The housing further functions as a reservoir for containing fuel which has accumulated therein due to over-filling and/or that has been carried into the housing via the fuel tank vent line. By providing a fuel containing reservoir disposed in-line the present invention thus functions to prevent unintended fuel spillage into the environment. The back flow preventer further includes an electro-mechanical float switch that automatically activates an alarm upon sensing the presence of fuel within the housing. The alarm provides the fuel filling attendant a prompt warning that an overflow condition is being experienced such that the flow of fuel may be terminated prior to spillage into the environment. | 09-06-2012 |
20120298213 | ANTI SIPHON DEVICE - An anti siphon device, comprises a generally tubular body ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120305100 | CHECK VALVE FLAP FOR FLUID INJECTOR - A backflow-prevention system that substantially prevents contaminant backflow at a treatment site. The system includes a fluid ejector tube for insertion into the patient's mouth and a backflow prevention device that receives fluid from the fluid ejector tube. The backflow prevention device includes an internally positioned valve member. The valve member limits contaminant backflow. The valve member is movable between open and closed positions based on a vacuum pressure condition in the system. | 12-06-2012 |
20120325332 | Automatic Draining Back Flow Prevention Device - A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art. | 12-27-2012 |
20130056090 | FAN ASSEMBLY WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTING STRUCTURE - A fan assembly for a computer system includes a fan and a frame connected to the fan. A number of louvers are rotatably connected to the frame and are capable of rotating between an open position in response to air pressure established by the fan in which air is permitted to flow through the fan, and a closed position under a force of gravity when the fan is inoperable in which the louvers block the air to flow through the fan. Each louver defines at least one groove along a width direction, and each of the at least one groove allows two portions at opposite sides to be broken off from each other. | 03-07-2013 |
20130174920 | Device for Storing Low-Molecular Gases - A device that stores a low molecular gas, such as hydrogen (H2), under high pressure includes having an inner shell and at least one outer sleeve surrounding the inner shell. The region between the inner shell and the outer sleeve is connected via at least one valve with a backflow prevention capability to the region surrounded by the inner shell. The valve is thereby formed so that low molecular gas which has diffused through the inner shell can flow back into the inner shell when there are suitable pressure conditions. | 07-11-2013 |
20140373939 | Piston-Controlled Anti-Siphon Valve - The present application relates to an anti-siphon valve for a tank including a body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passage for the fluid, the passage connecting the inlet to the outlet. The anti-siphon valve further includes a movable cut-off device interacting with a seat to close the passage. The cut-off device normally remains in the closed position and is designed to open the passage in the presence of a positive pressure difference between the inlet and the outlet. The anti-siphon valve further includes an auxiliary control mechanism for the cut-off device towards the passage opening, the control mechanism being designed to act on the cut-off device only to open the passage, so as to enable the cut-off device to move under the effect of pressure at the outlet independently of the mechanism. | 12-25-2014 |
20150345710 | STEAM VALVE DRIVING DEVICE AND STEAM VALVE - The steam valve driving device of this embodiment adjusts a flow rate of steam flowing inside a valve box by varying a distance between a valve seat and a valve element connected to a valve stem in the valve box. The steam valve driving device has an oil cylinder and a spring box. Here, an inlet and an outlet are formed in the spring box. Then, the air from the outside of the spring box is supplied into the spring box from the inlet of the spring box so as to make a pressure in the spring box higher than that of the outside, and is discharged from the outlet of the spring box. | 12-03-2015 |
137216000 | Air vent in liquid flow line | 22 |
20090000670 | CENTRIFUGE AND VENTING SYSTEM FOR A TRANSMISSION - A transmission having a shaft driven by a prime mover such as an engine or motor is provided. The transmission includes a first stationary element for supporting the shaft for rotation, and a torque transmitting device connectable to the shaft and rotatable about an axis. The torque transmitting device is actuated by a hydraulic fluid. A first passage is connected to the torque transmitting device and is in communication with the hydraulic fluid. The first passage extends radially inward from the torque transmitting device. A vent passage is located within the first stationary element and is in communication with the first passage. Rotation of the torque transmitting device about the axis separates entrained air from the fluid and urges air radially inward through the first passage and into the vent passage, thereby removing air from the hydraulic fluid and circuit. | 01-01-2009 |
20090151793 | Method and Apparatus for the Disposal of Waste Fluids - An innovative method and apparatus for disposing of waste fluids, especially human body fluids such as are generated during surgery, into a hospital's sanitary sewer system is provided. A conduit system is adapted to transport waste fluid from a receptacle to a sanitary sewer using an eductor having a venturi device. The conduit system includes first and second conduits. First and second connectors are used to easily connect the first conduit to the second conduit. The second connector includes a flap that acts as a check valve. | 06-18-2009 |
20160115680 | Air Gap Cover - The instant application discloses, among other things, an air gap cover. In one embodiment, an air gap cover may comprise a dispenser, such as a soap or lotion dispenser, configured to fit over an air gap fitting or an existing air gap cover, for instance. In another embodiment, an air gap cover may comprise a decorative covering resembling any artificial or natural object such as a flower pot or team mascot, for instance. In yet another embodiment, an air gap cover may comprise a stand configured to hold any device such as a mobile phone, tablet, fan, or picture frame, for instance. An air gap cover may be made of any material, such as wood, plastic, rubber, metal, or carbon fiber, and may be made in various colors, shapes, and sizes. | 04-28-2016 |
137217000 | Valved | 19 |
20080223448 | Mixing Eductor - An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor. | 09-18-2008 |
20080289696 | CHECK VALVE FOR FLUID INJECTOR - A backflow-prevention system that substantially prevents contaminant backflow at a treatment site. The system includes a fluid ejector tube for insertion into the patient's mouth and for removal of fluids when a threshold vacuum pressure is applied. A backflow prevention device receives fluid from the fluid ejector tube and includes an internally positioned valve. The valve prevents contaminant backflow upon release of the vacuum pressure or a reduction in the vacuum pressure. Upon application of vacuum pressure, the valve moves into an open position to allow fluid flow away from the treatment site. The system can also include a disposable cover member that extends over at least portions of the fluid ejector tip, the backflow prevention device, and other features such as an ON/OFF valve assembly of a suction system. Similar principles of backflow prevention can be applied to fluid dispensers (e.g., liquid soap dispensers) wherein prevention of backflow of the fluid into the fluid storage container is necessary, in order for the dispenser to function properly. | 11-27-2008 |
20090065067 | CHECK VALVE FLAP FOR FLUID INJECTOR - A backflow-prevention system that substantially prevents contaminant backflow at a treatment site. The system includes a fluid ejector tube for insertion into the patient's mouth and a backflow prevention device that receives fluid from the fluid ejector tube. The backflow prevention device includes an internally positioned valve member. The valve member limits contaminant backflow. The valve member is movable between open and closed positions based on a vacuum pressure condition in the system. | 03-12-2009 |
20130112285 | VENTURI EDUCTOR WITH ADJUSTABLE FLOW RESTRICTOR - A venturi eductor comprising a flow passage for a first liquid, a dispensing passage with an opening into the flow passage to allow a second liquid to be drawn therethrough and into a first liquid flowing through the flow passage, and a flow restrictor in the dispensing passage, in which the flow restrictor comprises a body with a plurality of nozzles passing therethrough with varying sizes of orifice, which body is movable between a first position in which a first of said nozzles is disposed in the path of the second liquid, and further positions in each of which a further of said nozzles is disposed in the path of the second liquid. | 05-09-2013 |
20130312844 | COMPACT AIR STOP VALVE FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM - A backflow resistant stop valve for an aircraft galley plumbing system comprises a valve body defining an inlet, and inlet chamber, a transfer chamber, an outlet chamber, and an exit. The valve incorporates an anti-backflow device at the exit to prevent backflow, and flow through the body is controlled by a pivoting paddle disposed within the valve body having an upper flap, a spindle, and a lower flap, where the upper flap seals against the inlet chamber and the lower flap seals against the outlet chamber when the paddle is rotated to a first position. The valve utilizes a negative pressure at the outlet chamber that biases the valve closed until a sufficient column of water overcomes the bias. | 11-28-2013 |
20140150892 | ACCESS COVER IN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - A backflow prevention device including an opening in the housing configured to provide a user with access to the upstream check valve and the downstream check valve. The backflow prevention device further includes a cover configured to cover the entirety of the opening. The cover includes a portion of a lateral surface of a right cylinder. The backflow prevention device additionally includes a seal configured to sealingly engage the cover and the housing along the perimeter of the cover. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150893 | SHUTOFF VALVE IN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - A backflow prevention device including an upstream shutoff valve configured to allow a user to control the water flow stream through the housing. The upstream shutoff valve includes an obstruction. The obstruction is configured to prevent water flow at a first position and allow water flow at a second position. The obstruction is also configured to rotate about an axis of rotation between the first position and the second position. The upstream shutoff valve also includes a seal. The seal is configured to sealingly engage a sealing surface in the housing at the first position. All points of engagement between the obstruction seal and the sealing surface are located downstream of the axis of rotation of the obstruction. | 06-05-2014 |
137218000 | With co-acting valve in liquid flow path | 12 |
20080245418 | Freezeless Hydrant - A freezeless hydrant includes an operating screw positioned within a head member, an operating coupling mating with the operating screw, an operating rod coupled to the operating coupling and a plug and a valve seat. Movement of the operating rod in one direction disengages the plug from the valve seat permitting water to flow through the casing and an opening of a set screw forcing a ball against an O-ring seal. Movement of the operating rod in an opposite direction causes alignment of a radial opening in the operating coupling with a passageway in the operating screw. The operating rod engages the valve seat preventing water from flowing through the casing and allowing the ball to fall away from the O-ring seal. Air enters a chamber of the operating screw thereby draining water from the chamber and out of the radial opening of the operating coupling. | 10-09-2008 |
20080276994 | AIRING AND VENTING ELEMENTS FOR PIPES AND FITTINGS - The invention relates to an airing and venting valve for pipes and fittings carrying fluid, comprising a substantially cup-shaped valve body becoming smaller in cross-section towards the bottom for closing and opening a valve outlet, with a seal cup co-operating with a float of the valve, and a cup seal which is disposed between the valve body and seal cup and is able to move into different closing and opening positions lying across passage orifices of the valve body. By virtue of one aspect of the invention, the seal cup has an internal contour which becomes wider towards the top conforming to the external contour of the valve body. By virtue of another aspect, the valve body is disposed so that it is able to move against its seat at the valve outlet so that it can release and close a passage in the region of the valve body seat. | 11-13-2008 |
20090020163 | Siphon Breaker - A siphon breaker includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The siphon breaker includes a stop valve adapted to transition from a closed position in which gas is substantially prevented from entering the gas inlet, and an open position in which gas is introduced into the gas inlet. The siphon breaker includes a control valve having a control valve gas inlet, a control valve gas outlet, and an electrically operated actuator. The control valve is adapted to transition from a closed position in which gas is substantially prevented from entering the control valve gas inlet, to an open position in which gas is through the control valve gas inlet. | 01-22-2009 |
20090095357 | BACKWATER VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE VALVE MEMBER - A backwater valve assembly includes a valve housing, a valve member and a servicing tool. The valve housing has an internal ledge within its interior on which is positioned a retainer clip oriented in vertical alignment with a riser. The valve member has a first engagement of a two part engagement on one face and a mounting along a peripheral edge which includes transverse pins adapted to engage the retainer clip. The servicing tool includes a second engagement of the two part engagement at a working end of a shaft. The hook engages the hook receiver of the valve member during insertion and removal. | 04-16-2009 |
20100043890 | ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE FOR A FLUSH VALVE - An anti-siphon device for a flush valve having an air-inlet sealing diaphragm, a diaphragm bracket with an air inlet, a flex sleeve, a venting bracket, and an offsetting spring. The deformation power of the air-inlet sealing diaphragm is comparatively small. When compared with existing anti-siphon reflux devices, this anti-siphon device has a very low current pressure loss and can prevent leaking. When the anti-siphon device is applied in heating and plumbing devices, such as a flush valve, the current pressure can be retained and thus satisfactory flush effect is achieved. | 02-25-2010 |
20100288373 | DUCKBILL TYPE CHECK VALVE WITH CURVED AND RESILIENTLY BIASED CLOSING SEAL - A check valve is provided comprising a conduit for conveying a fluid, the conduit having an inlet and an outlet, the conduit having a first region adjacent the outlet ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110005610 | SEPARATOR FOR A RELEASE VALVE - An improvement for a backflow release valve of the type used for a backflow event in a supply line is provided. The improvement includes an air-liquid separator in fluid communication with the release valve and the supply line for reducing the amount of air entrained within a liquid solution entering the release valve, thereby reducing the total volume of liquid solution entering the release valve and minimizing the entrainment of water into air breaking a vacuum condition in the supply line. | 01-13-2011 |
20110297244 | UNIVERSAL HOLE CUTTER - The present invention discloses a universal hole cutter in the field of mechanics, comprising an oil pump body, an oil cylinder and an oil storage chamber, in which the oil pump body could be fixedly connected with the oil storage chamber and the oil paths thereof could be communicated with each other. A pressure mechanism could be provided on the oil pump body for pressing the power oil within the oil storage chamber into the oil cylinder. The oil cylinder could be fixedly threaded with a pipe joint communicating with the internal cavity of the oil cylinder, and the pipe joint could be communicated with the oil pump body through a rigid movable linkage mechanism which could rotate the oil cylinder with respect to the oil pump body. Compared to the prior art, in the universal hole cutter thus described, the thread connection of the pipe joint and the oil cylinder is reliable and convenient. Furthermore, no welding site exists between the pipe joint and the oil cylinder, which makes a tidy connection and an aesthetic appearance of the complete hole cutter. The universal hole cutter tends not to have a blocking defect and has a good reliability in use. | 12-08-2011 |
20120006422 | Anti-backflow vacuum breaker valve - An anti-back flow vacuum breaker valve includes a valve body having a cylindrical internal chamber with a conical upper portion and a reduced diameter lower portion forming a horizontal valve seat. The body has an inlet communicating with the chamber on the underside of the valve seat, and an outlet communicating with the chamber on the over side of the valve seat. A ball is positioned within the internal chamber having a diameter larger than the diameter of the valve seat for sealing the inlet of the valve. The valve body has a vertical journal vent extending through the conical upper portion of the chamber, and forms a vent seat at the lower end of the journal vent. The chamber has a buoyant vent plug having an upper stem slidably positioned within the journal vent and the vent plug is engagable with the vent seat. Upon flow through the inlet, the ball elevates the vent plug to seal the vent. Upon backflow through the outlet, the ball seals the inlet and the fluid elevates the vent plug to seal the vent. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012194 | Double Check Back Flow Prevention Device - A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art. | 01-19-2012 |
20130312845 | Anti-freeze vacuum Breaking Structure for a faucet - An anti-freeze vacuum breaking structure for the faucet contains a tube body including a chamber, an inlet, an outlet, a connecting hole, and an intake valve; a control valve including a housing, a shaft bolt, a rod, a stopping sleeve, an upper ceramic piece, a lower ceramic piece, and a seat, the shaft bolt having a connecting segment and an actuating segment, a watering room, a through hole, the shaft bolt including an outflow orifice, the rod including an increased shoulder, the shoulder including a first stopping ring, the rod also including a decreased fitting section, the decreased filling section having a resilient element, an air channel, and an air bore, the rod including a second stopping ring; a handle including a rotating member coupling with a driving stem, the driving stem including one end with an aperture and another end fitted with the connecting segment. | 11-28-2013 |
20150330063 | Anti-Freeze Faucet Structure - An anti-freeze faucet structure contains: an outer pipe, an inner pipe, a control valve, a resilient element, a unidirectional sealing gasket, and a controlling assembly. The outer pipe includes an inlet, an outlet, an opening, an intake valve, and a channel, wherein the channel has plural inner threads. The inner pipe includes a connecting segment and a fitting segment opposite to the connecting segment, the fitting segment has a peripheral protrusion, and the peripheral protrusion has a plurality of outer threads screwing with the plural inner threads of the outer pipe. The control valve movably is fitted on the fitting segment to abut against and close the inlet; the resilient element is fixed in the inner pipe to push against the control valve; the unidirectional sealing gasket is fitted onto the inner pipe; and the controlling assembly is disposed on the opening of the outer pipe. | 11-19-2015 |