Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
251367000 | Sectional | 26 |
20080258099 | Service Regulator Vent - A fluid regulating device comprises an actuator with upper and lower housing components. The upper and lower housing components are secured together at mating flanges via a plurality of fasteners. The upper housing component is formed with a vent to contain a relief valve, which exhausts fluid to the atmosphere under overpressure conditions. The upper housing component is constructed such that it does not require a pedestal or fins extending between the vent and the flange, which advantageously provides a completely unobstructed, continuous, ring-shaped flange for receiving and manipulating the fasteners during assembly and/or maintenance of the regulating device. | 10-23-2008 |
20090065729 | Anti-Asphyxia Valve Assembly for Respirator Mask - An elbow assembly for a mask assembly includes an anti-asphyxia valve (AAV) assembly that may take the form of a box-like frame work, a drop-in arrangement, or a slot-in arrangement. In each case, the AAV assembly may include a flap element which is movable so as to either direct ambient gas/air to the elbow assembly and thus the patient using the mask assembly, or to allow the passage of pressurized gas to the patient. | 03-12-2009 |
20090072181 | HYDRAULIC BLOCK - The invention relates to a hydraulic block ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090159831 | LOCATING STRUCTURE OF A WATER CONTROL VALVE - The present invention provides an improved locating structure of a water control valve casing. There are first and second coupling portions opposite to each other on the casing and base, as well as a locator for combining the first and second coupling portions. The first and second coupling portions are either punch holes or guide channels opposite to the snapping channel, which are separately screwed or snapped by a pin column or C-shaped locator. The locator permits positioning by screwing with the pin column, or by snapping with a C-shaped fastener. The casing and base of the water control valve are engaged more securely, thus protecting the internal components with improved applicability. | 06-25-2009 |
20090184279 | WEDGE AND COVERED INSERT ASSEMBLY - A partial valve assembly includes a wedge and a disk assembly that is assembled with at least one covered insert assembly and at least one O-ring. The insert assembly is covered with ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber or is covered with at least one of the following materials: styrene-butadiene (SBR), nitrile, neoprene rubber, adhesive backed rubber, cork, cork-rubber, Buna-n rubber, Buna-s rubber, nylon, silicon sponge rubber, fiber board, leather, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, plastic, polypropylene, polystyrene, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyurethane, silicone, Teflon, urethane, and the like. | 07-23-2009 |
20090230344 | TWO-WAY VALVE - The invention concerns a valve for distributing two fluids contained in a rigid flask by propulsion means, the first fluid having to be contained in a first flexible pouch, and the second fluid in the flask so as to be isolated from the first fluid before the fluid leaves through the valve, the valve comprising an internal part that, when the valve is placed on the flask, is situated inside said flask, and an external part that, when the valve is placed on said flask, is situated outside the latter, a first passage connecting the inside of the first pouch and the space surrounding the external part of the valve, said first passage being provided with first closure means, a second passage connecting the space intended to receive the second fluid and the space surrounding the external part of the valve, said second passage being provided with second closure means. The valve of the invention is distinguished from those known from the prior art by a second flexible pouch for receiving the second fluid that is fixed to the valve, said second flexible pouch being placed around the first. | 09-17-2009 |
20100044613 | CONTROL VALVE HAVING "C" SEAL - A control valve having a shiftable valve plug includes a valve body having an inlet, an outlet, a flow passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and defining a longitudinal axis, a generally cylindrical valve cage disposed within the valve body and sized to receive the valve plug, with the valve cage including at least one aperture comprising at least a portion of the flow passage, a portion of the valve cage disposed adjacent a portion of the valve body at an interface. A seal having a C-shaped cross section is provided and is disposed at the interface between the valve cage and the valve body, and a retainer is disposed adjacent the interface and positioned to secure the seal against movement along the longitudinal axis. | 02-25-2010 |
20100117020 | FLUID VALVES HAVING AN INTEGRAL SAFETY SHUT-OFF - Fluid valves having an integral safety shut-off are described. An example bonnet assembly for use with a control valve having opposing seating surfaces includes a first bonnet that is to be removably coupled to the control valve. The first bonnet having a first bore adapted to receive a portion of a first valve trim and further adapted to engage one of the seating surfaces to provide a fluid seal between the first bore and the portion of the first valve trim. Additionally, the second bonnet that is to be removably coupled to the control valve. The second bonnet having a second bore adapted to receive a portion of a second valve trim and further adapted to engage the other one of the seating surfaces to provide a fluid seal between the second bore and the portion of the second valve trim. | 05-13-2010 |
20100288961 | VALVE COMPONENT - For the simple and cost-effective production of a valve component ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110089361 | VALVE HOUSING BLANK AND VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve housing blank comprises a receiving space for a valve insert having a longitudinal axis. At least two first pairs of supply ducts, which are opposite to each other with respect to the longitudinal axis, extend laterally from an outer side of the blank towards the receiving space. The pairs of supply ducts, as seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis, are arranged so as to be offset relative to each other. Only one of the supply ducts is open towards the receiving space. The other supply ducts are closed off from the receiving space by a destroyable dividing wall. | 04-21-2011 |
20110140029 | FLUID VALVES HAVING AN INTEGRAL SAFETY SHUT-OFF - Fluid valves having an integral safety shut-off are described. An example valve assembly includes a body defining a flow path between an inlet and an outlet and opposing seating surfaces. The example valve assembly includes first valve trim including a first valve stem operatively coupled to a first closure member, the first closure member to engage one of the seating surfaces to control fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet during normal operation. The example valve assembly includes second valve trim including a second valve stem operatively coupled to a second closure member, the second closure member to engage the other one of the seating surfaces during a failure condition to restrict fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet. A surface of the second closure member to define a partial wall of the flow path during normal operation such that a profile of the flow path defined by the body and the second closure member is substantially continuous. | 06-16-2011 |
20110155941 | SEALING ELEMENT AND A COUPLING DEVICE AND A VALVE DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SEALING ELEMENT - A sealing element that includes a hollow body of metallic material and first and second male sealing members formed at a respective end of the body. The respective male sealing member has an external spherical contact surface designed for mating with a corresponding internal conical contact surface of a female sealing member so as to form a fluid-tight seal between the male sealing member and the female sealing member when their contact surfaces are pressed against each other. Also, a coupling device and a valve device provided with the sealing element. | 06-30-2011 |
20110220831 | Film for flush valve and positioning set thereof - A film for a flush valve being integrally made of ethylene propylene diene monomer, and a hardness of the film being between shore A 70±5 degrees; a second top surface of a pressed portion the film includes a plurality of projected members arranged evenly thereon, a sum of areas of the projected members is between 12%-33% of an area of the second top surface of the pressed portion; the film being limited between a flowing loop of a positioning seat and a seat to expand and retract properly; the flowing loop including a circular recess formed on an upper side of the second fixing border to decrease a friction area as the film retracts to stabilize the retracted film; such that the film is deformed by the water pressure to expand and retract suitably so as to achieve stable water flush and water stop. | 09-15-2011 |
20110253925 | STOPCOCK - A stopcock includes a housing and a sealing insert. The housing includes a first surface, a first blind hole defined in the first surface, and a through hole defined in a first bottom surface of the housing in the blind hole. The through hole tapers toward the bottom surface. The sealing insert includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion connected to the first engaging portion. The first engaging portion is engagingly received in the blind hole. The second engaging portion is engagingly received in the through hole. | 10-20-2011 |
20120181472 | FLUID ADJUSTING DEVICE - A fluid adjusting device is installed in a valve unit so as to control the volume or pressure of the fluid passing through the valve unit. The fluid adjusting device includes three parts retractably connected to each other and holes are defined through each of the three parts. By expanding or retracting the three parts, the holes can be exposed or hidden to adjust the volume or pressure of the fluid passing through the valve unit. | 07-19-2012 |
20120286185 | Valve for Regulating the Flow of A Liquid - A new valve for regulating the flow of liquid has two housings that are removably attached to one another. When the housings are separated, the liquid can no longer pass through the valve. A system of magnetic elements is used to cycle the flow of liquid (urine) through the valve. The valve is typically connected to an indwelling bladder catheter and the valve allows the patient to be at least temporarily disconnected from a collection bag. | 11-15-2012 |
20120286186 | Valve for Regulating the Flow of A Liquid - A new valve for regulating the flow of liquid has two housings that are removably attached to one another. When the housings are separated, the liquid can no longer pass through the valve. The valve is typically connected to an indwelling bladder catheter and the valve allows the patient to be at least temporarily disconnected from a collection bag. | 11-15-2012 |
20120286187 | Valve for Regulating the Flow of A Liquid - A new valve for regulating the flow of liquid has two housings that are removably attached to one another. When the housings are separated, the liquid can no longer pass through the valve. The valve is typically connected to an indwelling bladder catheter and the valve allows the patient to be at least temporarily disconnected from a collection bag. | 11-15-2012 |
20130313464 | Method of Joining a Ceramic Plug Tip and a Steel Support Member Using a Threaded Joint and an Adhesive - A valve plug assembly includes a support member having a support member body having a first end and a second end. A stem bore adapted to receive a valve stem may extend axially inward from the second end, and a mating protrusion may extend axially outward from the first end. The valve plug assembly also includes a plug tip having a first end and a second end, and a plug surface adapted to engage a valve seat is disposed adjacent to the first end. A mating bore may extend axially inward from the second end, and the mating protrusion may be received into the mating bore such that a threaded portion of the mating protrusion engages a threaded portion of the mating bore. Additionally, an adhesive bonds the threaded portion of the mating protrusion to the threaded portion of the mating bore. | 11-28-2013 |
20140110620 | SPLIT AND BRAZED POWDERED METAL VALVE BODY - A valve body assembly for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The valve body assembly includes a first valve body part formed of powdered metal and a second valve body part formed of powdered metal. The first valve body part is attached to the second valve body part by a brazed joint. A method of forming a valve body assembly is also provided. The method includes forming a first valve body part from powdered metal, forming a second valve body part from powdered metal, and sinter brazing the first and second valve body parts together to form a brazed joint between the first and second valve body parts. | 04-24-2014 |
20140158925 | Valve for Regulating the Flow of A Liquid - A new valve for regulating the flow of liquid has two housings that are removably attached to one another. When the housings are separated, the liquid can no longer pass through the valve. A system of magnetic elements is used to cycle the flow of liquid (urine) through the valve. The valve is typically connected to an indwelling bladder catheter and the valve allows the patient to be at least temporarily disconnected from a collection bag. | 06-12-2014 |
20140175319 | MULTI-SECTION VALVE BODIES HAVING FACE SEALS - Multi-section valve bodies having face seals are described herein. An example multi-section valve body includes a first body defining a first portion of a valve passageway and having a fluid flow axis, the first body having a first sealing surface substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow axis and a first annular wall substantially parallel to the fluid flow axis, the first body having an annular cavity defined in the first sealing surface to receive a seal. The example valve also includes a second body having a bore defining a second portion of the valve passageway, the second body having a first end surface to be substantially parallel to the first sealing surface, wherein the first sealing surface is to engage the first end surface and the first annular wall is to extend into the bore of the second body when the first body is coupled to the second body. | 06-26-2014 |
20140312259 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A PROCESS PLANT - In a positioning device for a processing plant, a valve is provided comprising a valve housing, a valve seat, and a valve member actuated by use of a lead-through opening in the valve housing. A top is provided for screwing on the lead-through opening and for rigidly coupling the valve housing to an actuator. A deformation buffer is arranged or formed on mutually opposite respective screw stop surfaces of the top and of the valve housing and which is deformed in a predetermined manner when screwing the top on the lead-through opening. | 10-23-2014 |
20140361207 | ACTUATOR BUSHINGS HAVING INTEGRAL SEALS - Actuator bushings having integral seals are described herein. An example apparatus includes a bushing having a central bore to receive a stem and an annular groove at an end of the bushing. The annular groove surrounds the bore to define a flexible ring to form a seal against the stem. | 12-11-2014 |
20150028245 | EXTERNAL SEAL STRUCTURE OF VACUUM VALVE - An external seal structure in a vacuum valve in which an upper end plate of a partition wall member is held between a valve body and a cylinder cover. An annular seal member for main fluid is placed between the upper end plate and the valve body to prevent material gas from leaking to atmosphere through an abutting section defined by the valve body and the cylinder cover connected in abutting manner. The main-fluid annular seal member is made of perfluoroelastomer. A fluorinated annular seal member made of fluorinated resin is placed between the upper end plate and the valve body and between the main-fluid annular seal member and the abutting section. A leak port communicated with outside air is provided in the valve body to communicate with between a seal point of the main-fluid annular seal member and a seal point of the fluorinated annular seal member. | 01-29-2015 |
20160040800 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly for controlling flow of a fluid therethrough, including a first flange and a second flange, and two or more plates positioned between the first flange and the second flange. Each plate includes a plate body with an inner edge at least partially defining a part of a central opening therein. The plate body includes a number of apertures therein for receiving respective portions of a plurality of flange fastening elements to secure the plate bodies together between the first flange and the second flange to substantially align the respective inner edges thereof, so that the plate bodies substantially define the central opening therethrough. The valve assembly also includes a core element defining a central bore therein through which the fluid is at least partially flowable, the core element being formed to at least partially fit in the central opening. | 02-11-2016 |