Patents Examined by Robert K. Arundale
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Patent number: 11846364Abstract: An electromagnetic valve is configured with an electromagnetic section, a flow path section, and a sealing member between them. This separate arrangement improves a degree of freedom for arranging inflow and/or outflow passage. This separate arrangement also enables to reduce a size of the electromagnetic section. A plunger comes in contact with a central portion of a spherical portion of a valve member. A normally open compression spring comes in contact with a peripheral portion of the valve member. The valve member can be reliably seated on the normally close valve seat even if the plunger is slightly tilted.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: HAMANAKODENSO CO., LTD.Inventors: Fumiaki Kaneko, Masashi Sugano, Yutaka Sato, Masahiro Hisada
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Patent number: 11840139Abstract: A fluid vent valve (1) for a fuel tank, comprising: a valve body (10) having an inlet opening connected or connectable to a tank, an outlet opening and a main chamber (13) interposed between said inlet opening and said outlet opening (12); a piston (20) inserted or insertable in the main chamber (13) and movable therein so as to define a closed configuration and an open configuration; a pendulum (30) hinged to the valve body (10) and coupled to the piston (20) so as to promote a movement of the piston (20) between the two configurations; a flow reducer (40) operatively interposed between the outlet opening (12) and the piston (20).Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CEV LAB S.R.L.Inventors: Giuseppe Testa, Emanuele Belpanno, Luca Di Palma
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Patent number: 11835142Abstract: A buffer valve is installed on a pneumatic diaphragm valve. An inner flow channel of the buffer valve includes an inner micro gas hole, an inner chamber, an outer gas hole, and a floating ball. The buffer valve has functions with a high-filling action, a shielding action, a releasing action, a shielding time ?t, and an adjusting mechanism. When inflatable, the floating ball will not block the inner micro hole to be quickly filled with high-pressure gas. when gas discharge, the floating ball will move to the outer gas hole with the gas flow and produce the shielding action to reduce the discharge rate to reduce the vibration and slow down the approach speed of the diaphragm to reduce the impact against the valve seat. When the pressure of the gas decreases, the floating ball is separated from the outer gas hole by the releasing action to accelerate the discharge.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Bueno Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Huan-Jan Chien, Po-Wen Chen
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Patent number: 11835153Abstract: A first diaphragm and a second diaphragm are disposed between a valve element and a body, a diaphragm chamber is formed between the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm, the first diaphragm separates a valve chamber from the diaphragm chamber, and the second diaphragm separates the diaphragm chamber from a back pressure chamber. The diaphragm chamber communicates with an output port, the valve chamber and the back pressure chamber communicate with an input port. A difference between an effective pressure receiving area of the first diaphragm and an effective pressure receiving area of the second diaphragm is equivalent to a passage area in a valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: SMC CORPORATIONInventor: Hisashi Yajima
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Patent number: 11834853Abstract: The invention relates to an end hose holder (20) for distributor booms (2) of concrete pumps (1), to a concrete pump (1) with corresponding end hose holder (20) and to a method for assembly thereof. The end hose holder (20) is used for the selective provision of an attachment point for an end hose (6?) and comprises a foot shell coupling (21), which is fastened by way of its foot (23) to a support element (24), for the rotary pipe connection of two concrete line segments (11, 14), the support element (24) having a flange (26) which is configured for the coupling connection to a concrete line segment (11, 14), the relative position of which flange in relation to the foot shell coupling (21) corresponds to a predetermined concrete line segment (11, 14).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Putzmeister Engineering GmbHInventor: Martin Mayer
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Patent number: 11828370Abstract: A valve includes a valve body including a first fluid, a second fluid port, and an interior passage fluidly connecting the first and second fluid ports, a bore extending inwardly of the valve body and terminating in an annular first seat securement surface extending around the interior passage, the second fluid port fluidly connected to the bore, a cage disposed in the bore, the cage having an annular second seat securement surface and an opposed first annular surface, the annular second seat securement surface facing the annular first seat securement surface, a cover extending over the first wall of the valve body and including a cage engagement surface contacting the first annular surface, and an annular seat having a main body having an opening therethrough and comprising a first annular region having a first elevation and a second annular region having a second elevation different than the first annular region.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Proserv Gilmore Valve LLCInventor: Andy Patterson
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Patent number: 11828376Abstract: A vent valve opens to provide a fluid path from a regulated pressure port to a vent port, a supply valve opens to provide a fluid path from the regulated pressure port to a supply pressure port. A control piston has a linear cam profile with a vent cam that opens the vent valve and a supply cam that opens the supply pressure valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: The Oilgear CompanyInventors: Jared Schlueter, Dan Mizell
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Patent number: 11813647Abstract: A valve has a plurality of material inlet ports, a flushing inlet port, and an outlet port each connected to a respective supply of one of last two different liquid materials. A movable valve body in the valve has a passage and is shiftable between a plurality of positions in each of which a respective one of the inlet ports is connected to the outlet port via the passage. A controller moves the valve body between the positions such that, after each time the valve body is in a position connecting one of the material inlet ports to the outlet port and material has passed through the passage, the valve body is moved into a position connecting the passage with the flushing inlet port for flushing out the passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: Michael Saier, Lothar Weber
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Patent number: 11815187Abstract: The invention relates to a 3-port valve for passing fluids therethrough, having a valve body, a port, a first sub-port and a second sub-port, with the port being adjoined by a main line which ends in a connecting region, said first sub-port having a first sub-port line that is connected to the connecting region, said second sub-port having a second sub-port line that is connected to the connecting region, with at least one valve member being arranged in the connecting region, which valve member can be displaced along a valve member axis between an opening position and a closed position thereof in the connecting region, so that, in a first valve position, the port is fluidically connected to the first sub-port, in a second valve position, the port is fluidically connected to the second sub-port, in a third valve position, the port is fluidically connected to both the first and second sub-ports, in a fourth valve position, the port is fluidically connected neither to the first sub-port nor to the second sub-porType: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: MAAG GERMANY GMBHInventors: Drew Thompson, Carl Kelley
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Patent number: 11808367Abstract: A valve includes a valve axis extending in an axial direction, a valve housing, a ring that surrounds the valve axis, a seal, a spring for exerting a spring force, and a piston arranged in the valve housing. The valve housing includes a first valve housing opening through which a flow medium can pass. The ring is secured to the first valve housing opening. The seal is held on the valve housing by the ring. The piston is coaxial to the valve housing on the valve axis and axially faces the first valve housing opening. The piston is axially movable in the valve housing against the spring force, and the first valve housing opening can be closed by the piston.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Lukas Kuhn, Horst Hartmann
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Patent number: 11802646Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe repair device and a method of repairing a pipe are disclosed. The pipe repair device can comprise a gasket defining a substantially cylindrical shape, the gasket defining a gasket top end and a gasket bottom end opposite the gasket top end, a gasket outer surface, and a gasket inner surface opposite the gasket outer surface, a top annular seal oriented at the gasket top end and a bottom annular seal oriented at the gasket bottom end, wherein each of the top and bottom annular seals extend substantially radially outward from the gasket outer surface; and a spring engaging the gasket inner surface and biasing the pipe repair device to an expanded configuration, wherein the gasket, top annular seal, and bottom annular seal are configured to engage an inner wall of a pipe in the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Aurelian Ioan Furcoiu
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Patent number: 11796072Abstract: A mixing cartridge (1) for a sanitary faucet, comprising at least: a mixing chamber (2) having at least one hot-water inlet (3) for hot water and at least one cold-water inlet (4) for cold water, and a vortex element (5) for at least partially swirling the hot water and the cold water in the mixing chamber (2), wherein the vortex element (5) comprises a plurality of outer wedge-shaped vortex bodies (6) and a plurality of inner wedge-shaped vortex bodies (7).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: GROHE AGInventors: Jonas Kick, Ole Benedikt Kostorz
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Patent number: 11788994Abstract: A diaphragm valve for gas analysis applications is provided. The valve includes a valve cap provided with a plurality of process conduits extending therethrough, a valve body engageable with the valve cap and having a body interface provided with a recess, a diaphragm positioned between the valve cap and valve body and having a process groove for circulating fluid therein, the process groove engaging the recess, a plunger assembly provided within the valve body, the plunger assembly comprising a plurality of plungers movable between a closed position wherein the plunger engages the diaphragm, and an open position wherein the plunger is spaced from the diaphragm, and an actuating assembly comprising a gas inlet to allow the injection of actuating gas therein, the actuating assembly comprising a purging system for purging a region located between the diaphragm and the body interface, whereby the actuating gas is used for purging the region.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Mécanique Analytique Inc.Inventors: Yves Gamache, André Lamontagne, André Cliche
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Patent number: 11782462Abstract: A gas regulator includes a valve chamber body that houses two valves of the regulator. Valve elements that move to open and close the two valves are received via a same opening into the valve chamber body, which is closed by a plug. The plug can define a first valve seat as well as a piercing element used to pierce a compressed gas cylinder. A retainer can hold a gasket at a valve seat as well as provide a bore or other support for a valve element and valve element spring.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventor: Lauren Michelle Inch
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Patent number: 11779872Abstract: A pulse valve assembly including a main valve and a pilot valve that selectively actuates the main valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: MAC Valves, Inc.Inventors: Ray Jenkins, Matthew Neff, Jeffrey Simmonds, Kevin C. Williams
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Patent number: 11781666Abstract: A control valve body has a flow passage including an inlet, an outlet, a first portion, and a second portion, the first portion having a first axis centered through the inlet, a first bend, and a second axis, the second portion having a third axis centered through the outlet, a second bend, and a fourth axis, the fourth axis perpendicular to the second axis. The first portion is to an upstream side of a junction of the first portion and the second portion, and the second portion is to a downstream side of the junction. The second axis is centered through the junction. An opening to the second portion has a fifth axis aligned with the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: KENNEDY VALVE COMPANYInventor: Paul Kennedy
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Patent number: 11774002Abstract: A system includes a compression spring having a latch sleeve, a piston rod including a groove section, and a ratchet assembly that progressively moves the piston rod in a downward direction. A latch collet on the latch sleeve sits on the groove section of the piston rod in a first position of the system. The latch collet locks a spring force of the compression spring as the ratchet assembly progressively moves the piston rod in the downward direction. The latch collet becomes unsupported from the groove section when the piston rod has progressively moved a predetermined distance, causing the compression spring to release and provide a push force that actuates a hydraulic valve from the first position to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Bo Chen, Brian Walther, Rannie Dong
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Patent number: 11767924Abstract: A valve nozzle structure for an inflatable cushion includes an outer body, an inner body, and a diaphragm member. The diaphragm member is assembled in the inner body. The inner body is assembled in the outer body. The valve nozzle structure is able to provide one-way inflation with an automatic check function and deflation. The outer body further includes a holding plate configured to release the sealing state of the diaphragm member. Thus, the valve nozzle structure can achieve an automatic and continuous deflation function. The inner body is detachably connected to the outer body, which is beneficial for maintenance and replacement of the parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: CATHAY CONSOLIDATED INC.Inventor: Hao-Chen Lee
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Patent number: 11761551Abstract: A faucet device includes: a base member; an outer shell member; a metallic casing member that is inserted in a columnar section of the outer shell member and whose one end is fixed to the base member; a hot-water supply pipe and a cold-water supply pipe that supply hot water and cold water, respectively; a single lever cartridge provided at the other end of the casing member; connecting members provided inside the casing member, connecting the hot-water supply pipe and the cold-water supply pipe to the single lever cartridge; a fixing member fixing the single lever cartridge to the connecting members; and mechanical engagement pins. The casing member is formed of a metallic plate or pipe with a size that allows the casing member to be insertable into the columnar section of the outer shell member, and capable of retaining the connecting member in accordance with the mechanical engagement means.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Yukito Tsuruda, Kenji Kido, Takafumi Inoue, Masanobu Kanashiro, Makoto Hatakeyama, Daisuke Kazaoka, Yoshihiro Kiyofuji
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Patent number: 11754194Abstract: A capacity control valve includes a valve housing provided with a suction fluid supply chamber to which a suction fluid of suction pressure Ps is supplied, and a control fluid supply chamber to which a control fluid of control pressure Pc is supplied, a CS valve formed by a CS valve element driven in the axial direction by a solenoid, and a CS valve seat provided in a communication passage between the control fluid supply chamber and the suction fluid supply chamber, the CS valve being connectable to and separable from the CS valve seat, and a pressure drive portion arranged in the control fluid supply chamber in a sealed manner and biasing the CS valve element in the opposite direction to the driving direction by the solenoid.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Masahiro Hayama, Kohei Fukudome, Toshinori Kanzaki, Wataru Takahashi, Keigo Shirafuji