Abstract: A valve insert for a cylinder valve for connecting an LPG tank to a gas consuming appliance has a body member mounted in the outlet end of the cylinder valve and a valve element slidable in the body member and cooperable therewith to control the flow of gas from the tank to the appliance. A quad sealing ring between the valve body and valve element seals against gas leakage therebetween and provides a lubricant reservoir for lubricating the surfaces thereof, and a wiper ring downstream of the quad sealing ring cleans the surfaces and precludes the ingress of foreign matter to the area of the gas sealing quad ring.

Abstract: A valve insert is used to be mounted at least partially the outlet of a cylinder valve of a cylinder to allow a fluid to pass through the valve when a fluid connector is at least partially connected to the valve insert and/or the cylinder valve. The valve insert includes a body member adapted to be mount at least partially in the outlet of the cylinder valve; a valve member that moves in the body member, a docking member on the valve member adapted to contact at least a portion of the fluid connector and adapted to form a sealing relationship with the fluid connector; and a seal member that is movable by the valve member between an opened and a closed positioned.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting a cylinder valve on an LPG tank to the inlet of a pressure regulator for gas consuming equipment comprises a nipple having an upstream end for connection with the cylinder valve and a downstream end for connection with the pressure regulator, and a plastic coupling nut for connecting the nipple to the cylinder valve. The end wall of the coupling nut has a metal heat transfer washer on the inner side thereof, and a pressure responsive flexible shutoff valve plate is provided in the nipple passageway. The shutoff valve plate closes the passageway in response to a pressure differential thereacross of no more than 15 psi, and the end wall of the coupling nut and the heat transfer washer are responsive to a temperature of between 240° F. and 300° F. to release the nipple for displacement away from the cylinder valve in the direction downstream of the nipple.

Abstract: A valve insert for a cylinder valve for connection an LPG tank to a gas consuming appliance comprises a body member mounted in the outlet end of the cylinder valve and a valve element slidable in the body member and cooperable therewith to control the flow of gas from the tank to the appliance. A quad ring between the valve body and valve element seals against gas leakage therebetween and provides a lubricant reservoir for lubricating the surfaces thereof, and a wiper ring downstream of the quad ring cleans the surfaces and precludes the ingress of foreign matter to the area of the gas sealing quad ring.

Abstract: A diaphragm operated pressure regulating valve for connection between a source of gas under pressure and the point of use comprises an inlet port having an axis, a valve element coaxial with the inlet port and a coaxial ball and cam valve element actuating arrangement controlled by the diaphragm which is transverse to and coaxial with the inlet port.

Abstract: A diaphragm operated pressure regulating valve for connection between a source of gas under pressure and the point of use comprises an inlet port having an axis, a valve element coaxial with the inlet port and a coaxial ball and cam valve element actuating arrangement controlled by the diaphragm which is transverse to and coaxial with the inlet port.

Abstract: A liquid level responsive shut-off valve for filling a tank, such as a toilet water tank, comprises a valve housing having an inlet passageway for connection to a source of liquid under pressure, an outlet passageway opening into the tank, and a diaphragm actuated valve element having open and closed positions respectively opening and closing the inlet passageway to the flow of liquid therethrough to said outlet passageway and the tank. A float and lever operated ball valve element controls operation of the diaphragm actuated valve element in accordance with the liquid level in the tank.

Abstract: The pivotal lever arm of a diaphragm-actuated fluid pressure regulator is provided with a damping spring arrangement for frictionally restraining pivotal displacement of the lever arm in response to turbulent flow of gas through the valve.

Abstract: A liquid level responsive shut-off valve for filling a tank, such as a liquid propane tank, comprises a valve housing having an inlet passageway for connection to a source of liquid under pressure, an outlet passageway opening into the tank, and a diaphragm actuated valve element having open and closed positions respectively opening and closing. the inlet passageway to the flow of liquid therethrough to the outlet passageway and tank. A float operated valve element controls operation of the diaphragm actuated valve element and has a closed position when the tank is initially filled which precludes the flow of liquid into the tank thereafter, even when the tank becomes empty, until the liquid supply pressure is reduced to atmosphere.

Abstract: A tire air pressure warning device for dual tires mounted on a common hub of a vehicle comprises a housing mounted on a hub component and having first and second pressure sensors connected in flow communication with a corresponding one of the vehicle tires. A first indicator is pivotally mounted on the housing for displacement between stored and actuated positions, and a second indicator is mounted on the first indicator for displacement therewith and for pivotal displacement relative thereto in response to displacement of the first indicator from the stored to the actuated position thereof.

Abstract: A normally closed wheel valve for maintaining an existing air pressure in a tire of a vehicle having a system for inflating and deflating the tire is mounted on the outer end of the wheel hub for rotation therewith and is connected in communication with a source of air under pressure on the vehicle through a coupling on the outer end of the valve which is rotatable relative thereto. The valve comprises axially opposed pneumatically actuated diaphragm elements for controlling the flow of air to and from a pair of tires rotatably mounted on a common axle of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cartridge valve assembly is slidably and sealingly receivable in a recess therefor in the housing of a pressure regulator for supplied air breathing apparatus. The cartridge valve is preassembled and slidably inserted as a unit in the pressure regulator housing recess, and the body is provided with an external shoulder engaged by a headed fastener in the housing to retain the cartridge valve assembly in the housing recess. The cartridge comprises a cylindrical body having a bore therethrough in which a valve stem is slidably supported for a valve element thereon to open and close the bore at one end thereof providing an air outlet for the valve. An air inlet port opens radially through the body into the bore, and the outer surface of the body carries O-ring seals on axially opposite sides of the air inlet port which sealingly engage the cartridge recess. The end of the body opposite the air inlet pivotally supports a valve stem actuating lever arm.

Abstract: A wheel and axle assembly is provided for a vehicle having on onboard system for controlling the pressure of air in a tire of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a stationary axle housing and a rotatable hub which carries the vehicle tire and which is mounted on the axle housing for rotation thereabout by first and second axially spaced bearing units each having inner and outer races and tapered roller bearings therebetween. Axially spaced first and second seal assemblies are provided between the axle housing and hub to provide a sealed air chamber therebetween, and one of the bearing units is in the air chamber adjacent the first seal assembly which is connected to a source of air under pressure on the vehicle. The flow path extends through the air chamber and includes a port in the hub opening into the chamber and connected in flow communication with the vehicle tire.

Abstract: Open circuit emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which includes a pressure demand valve selectively connectable to primary and secondary sources of breathing gas under pressure to direct breathing gas to a breathing hose attached to the valve and then to a face mask worn by a user of the apparatus. The pressure demand valve includes a diaphragm actuated flow control member and a tubular breathing gas sensor operable in response to inhaling and exhaling by the user to control displacements of the diaphragm and corresponding displacements of the flow control member in a manner which enables obtaining and maintaining the flow of appropriate volumes of breathing gas to the user of a wide range of low to high breathing rates and a wide range of breathing gas supply pressures.

Abstract: Closed circuit emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which is comprised of concentrically associated oxygen container and scrubber components, and a flow control valve assembly mounted on the open end of the compressed oxygen container and against the corresponding end of the scrubber. All valve functions are performed by valve components provided in a common support arrangement by which the valve assembly is mounted on the compressed oxygen container and structurally interrelated with the corresponding end of the scrubber. Breathing hose, pressure gauge and burst valve components are also mounted on the common support, and a breathing bag is mounted on the scrubber between the opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: A wheel seal assembly is provided for a vehicle having an onboard system for controlling the pressure of air in a tire of the vehicle. The wheel seal assembly comprises a first annular seal members coaxial with the vehicle axle housing and mounted thereon for axial displacement relative thereto and toward and away from a second annular seal member coaxial with the first seal member and supported on the corresponding wheel assembly of the vehicle which is mounted on the axle housing for rotation relative thereto. The annular seal members may be mounted on the axle housing directly through or integrally with the associated rotating or non-rotating wheel bearing race. The two seal members have annular planar sealing surfaces facially engaging one another and flow passageways therethrough to provide for the flow of air across the seal members during inflation and deflation of the corresponding vehicle tire.

Abstract: Portable emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which is comprised of a unitary, generally flat manifold having opposite ends and top and bottom sides and a manifold passageway between the opposite ends. Three parallel, laterally juxtaposed compressed gas containers are mounted on the bottom side of the manifold by means of coupling components extending through the manifold from the top side and into internally threaded necks of the containers. Each of the coupling components provides flow communication between the interior of the corresponding container and the manifold passageway, and a shut-off and pressure reducing valve assembly is mounted on the manifold between two of the containers. The valve assembly has upper and lower portions respectively adjacent the top and bottom sides of the manifold with the lower portion disposed in the space between the necks of the two adjacent containers.

Abstract: Portable emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which is comprised of a compressed breathing gas container having a housing mounted on the open end thereof which supports a pressure gauge, a pressure reducing valve assembly, and burst valve, fill valve and needle valve components. The pressure reducing valve controls the flow of breathing gas from the container to a breathing hose attached to the housing and leading to a face mask or hood worn by the user. The housing has a flat axially outer end relative to the container and a radially outer periphery which is within the cylindrical plane of the side wall of the container, and the housing is structured for mounting on the container so as to optimize compactness of the apparatus and protection of the pressure gauge and the pressure reducing, burst, fill and needle valves from damage during storage and use.

Abstract: Closed circuit emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which is comprised of concentrically associated oxygen container and scrubber components, and a flow control valve assembly mounted on the open end of the compressed oxygen container and against the corresponding end of the scrubber. Unique valve structures enable the provision of all valve functions by valve components provided in a common support arrangement by which the valve assembly is mounted on the compressed oxygen container and structurally interrelated with the corresponding end of the scrubber. Breathing hose, pressure gauge and burst valve components are also mounted on the common support, and a breathing bag is mounted on the scrubber between the opposite ends thereof.