Pressure Regulating Type Valve Patents (Class 137/315.04)
  • Patent number: 11598329
    Abstract: A fluid-handling cassette comprising a plurality of diaphragm valves and pumps is configured to have its actuation ports located along a thin or narrow edge of the cassette. Actuation channels within the cassette lead from the actuation ports to actuation chambers of the valves and pumps in a space between plates that comprise the cassette. The individual plates have a nominal thickness that is sufficient to provide a rigid ceiling for the actuation channels, but sufficiently thin to minimize the overall thickness of the cassette. The cassette can be plugged into or unplugged from an actuation receptacle or a manifold by its narrow edge. A plurality of such cassettes can be stacked together or spaced apart from each other to form a cassette assembly, providing for a convenient way to install and remove the cassette assembly from its actuation receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Benjamin E. Colburn, Joseph M. Rauseo, Benjamin J. Doucette, Marc J. Gorayeb
  • Patent number: 11419965
    Abstract: A pump cassette is disclosed. The pump cassette includes a housing having at least one fluid inlet line and at least one fluid outlet line. The cassette also includes at least one reciprocating pressure displacement membrane pump within the housing. The pressure pump pumps a fluid from the fluid inlet line to the fluid outlet line. A hollow spike is also included on the housing as well as at least one metering pump. The metering pump is fluidly connected to the hollow spike on the housing and to a metering pump fluid line. The metering pump fluid line is fluidly connected to the fluid outlet line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Jason A. Demers, Michael J. Wilt, Kevin L. Grant, James D. Dale, Brian D. Tracey
  • Patent number: 10414522
    Abstract: Connection module for fuelling a space launch vehicle with cryogenic propellant. The module has a ground part placed on the launch pad mast side of the launch vehicle; a flight part fixed to the launch vehicle; a link fixed to the parts to unite them. The module exhibits a passage crossing the ground part, the flight part and the link. The passage allows communication between a line of the launch pad, such as an umbilical structure of the launch vehicle, and a line supplying a tank or a pneumatic circuit of the launch vehicle. Twisting means, such as a lever or an arm, are linked to a disconnection cable. During lift-off, the twisting means apply a torque to the link which causes the breakage of a link groove, allowing the link to split into two axial portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventor: Julien Delcommune
  • Patent number: 10302209
    Abstract: A stabilizer cartridge for enhancing stability of a fluid regulator is provided. The stabilizer cartridge includes a body, a first disk, and a second disk. The body is adapted to be disposed around a valve stem of the fluid regulator. The first disk is coupled to the body and defines one or more flow paths for facilitating pressure relief. The second disk is movably coupled to the body and is movable relative to the first disk responsive to fluid flow through the one or more flow paths of the first disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James C. Hawkins, David B. Davis, Tung K. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10260645
    Abstract: A shuttle valve for a safety valve arrangement is provided with a valve housing (2), which includes a fluid inlet (4) and two fluid outlets (6, 8). A movable shut-off body (12) is arranged in the valve housing (2) and can be moved between two closure positions, in which the movable shut-off body (12) closes one of the fluid outlets (6, 8). The shut-off body (12) is arranged in a pivotably about a pivot axis (D). The shuttle valve includes a linear drive (46) which is coupled to the shut-off body (12) in a manner such that the shut-off body (12) is pivotable between its two closure positions by moving the linear drive (46).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: LESER GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jörg Rösler, Rasim Boydag, Björn Büchner, Christopher Lie Indah Wahju
  • Patent number: 9908595
    Abstract: A standup paddleboard is fabricated of a flexible air-impervious material. The standup paddleboard is adapted to be filled with air to create an inflated operative orientation for use and is adapted to be depleted of air to create an uninflated inoperative orientation for transported and storage. A forward end and a rearward end are separated by a length. A left side and a right side are separated by a width. An upper face and a lower face are separated by a thickness. A valve stem is attached to the upper face for inflating and deflating the standup paddleboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Kokinelis
  • Patent number: 9897219
    Abstract: The pressure reduction valve includes: a cylindrical portion, a piston and a spring. The cylindrical portion includes an inlet communicating with the primary side flow path and an outlet communicating with the secondary side flow path. The piston fitted into the cylindrical portion is slidable along an axis direction of the cylindrical portion within the cylindrical portion, and defines, within the cylindrical portion, a space communicating with the inlet and the outlet. The spring applies, to the piston, a force acting toward the space. The outlet is displaced in one direction from the center of the piston when seen in the axis direction. The force applied to the piston by the spring is distributed so as to deviate from the center of the piston to the side of the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, JTEKT Corporation
    Inventors: Norihiko Saito, Sogo Goto, Masaaki Kondo, Akira Yamashita, Eiji Okawachi, Munetoshi Kuroyanagi, Toshikatsu Kubo, Takashi Iwaguchi
  • Patent number: 9624838
    Abstract: The present air intake control valve includes a valve body and a seal portion being elastically deformable to seal between an inner wall surface of an air intake port and the valve body. The seal portion is formed in a bending configuration including a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion each serving as a supporting point upon elastic deformation of the seal portion. One of the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion is arranged at an upstream side of the air intake port and the other of the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion is arranged at a downstream side in a state where the valve body is at a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Oiwa, Masato Ishii
  • Patent number: 9411384
    Abstract: A computer system including a heat sink including a peripheral portion and a middle portion, a circuit board, a first controller configured to be secured to the circuit board, one or more attachment devices configured to secure the heat sink to the circuit board at the peripheral portion of the heat sink, and a standoff component. The standoff component includes a first threaded section configured to secure the standoff component to the circuit board, and a second threaded section configured to secure the standoff component to the heat sink at the middle portion of the heat sink. The one or more attachment devices and the standoff component are configured to secure the heat sink to the circuit board and allow the heat sink to have thermal contact with the first controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Takeuchi, Robert G. Fairchild
  • Publication number: 20140366959
    Abstract: Seal assemblies for use with fluid valves are described. An apparatus includes a cage, a plug having a seal gland and a seal assembly to be at least partially positioned in the seal gland. The seal assembly includes a back-up ring having a wedge-shaped protrusion and a seal defining a wedge-shaped groove to receive the protrusion. A pressure is to act on the back-up ring to urge the protrusion into the groove. An engagement between the protrusion and the groove is to urge the seal into sealing engagement with an inner surface of the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: J. Adin Mann, III, Shawn William Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140261745
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pressure relievable tank comprising a cylinder, a pressure relief valve having a housing with an upper end, a lower end and a sidewall disposed therebetween, a flange connected the upper end of the housing, and a bottom having a central aperture and an upwardly facing rim surrounding the central aperture. The bottom is connected to the lower end of the housing and the bottom and sidewall form a cavity. A retainer is fixed in the upper end of the housing, a seal is disposed in the lower end of the housing, and a spring is compressed between the retainer and the seal for holding the seal against the upwardly facing rim. A projection weld welds the flange to the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Thomas HAYES
  • Patent number: 8726925
    Abstract: A back pressure regulating valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a central bore, a bonnet housing a load spring operatively coupled to a diaphragm, and a chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet. A valve cartridge includes a housing sized to fit within the central bore and including a first portion, a second portion, a valve guide, and a flow passage. A valve seat is disposed in the housing, and a valve plug is shiftable between an open position permitting flow and a closed position preventing flow. The valve plug engages a valve guide, and a spring biases the valve plug toward the open position. A retainer is disposed adjacent the first portion of the housing and engages a portion of the valve plug to retain the valve plug in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Tescom Corporation
    Inventor: Jason D. Clifford
  • Patent number: 8596296
    Abstract: A regulating valve of the type preferably used for dynamic regulation of fluid-borne systems, such as central heating systems in housing and industrial buildings or cooling facilities, where the control valve is provided with a valve housing with an inlet and an outlet, where a valve insert with an orifice is provided in the valve housing by which the flow in the regulating valve can be regulated, and where additionally there are detectors for detecting either supply pressure or discharge pressure and another pressure, respectively. The regulating valve is provided with a modular valve insert which at least includes a differential pressure regulator, a venturi, a throttle device and a coupling member for an actuator, where the various modules have interacting joining means. A valve insert may thus be built up of respective modules, where the modules are selected individually with the most suitable specifications for the individual task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Broen A/S
    Inventor: Christian Bo Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 8336578
    Abstract: A quick release gas pressure regulator having a primary pressure zone, a secondary pressure zone, and a gas bottle connection zone within the main body. A pressure-regulating device is positioned within the secondary pressure zone of the main body. A gas chamber sealing plug is disposed at the front portion of the first pressure chamber of the main body. An external axial pressure relief passage is formed at the gas chamber plug. A positioning ring seat includes an internal axial pressure relief passage communicating with the external axial pressure relief passage. A pressure relief O-ring is positioned at the joint between the internal axial pressure relief passage and the external axial pressure relief passage. A gas supply back-up post is divided by the pressure relief O-ring into a sealing portion and a pressure relief portion. A pushing member radially passes through the main body and the positioning ring seat, and having a pushing inclination facing the internal end of the gas supply back-up post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Su-Hua Tai
  • Patent number: 8061382
    Abstract: A reusable sanitary valve assembly with a releasable cap or cover that disengages from the valve indicating an over-pressure situation has occurred, the cap or cover is capable of being reset, and once it is known that gas, liquid or other contaminants have possibly entered the valve following an over-pressure situation, the interior of the valve can be inspected by removing a portion of the valve while the valve remains sealed on a pressurized substrate and, if the interior of the valve is contaminated, the interior of the valve can be cleaned and closed without unseating the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventors: Dwayne Holden, Gerald Glass, Drew Holden
  • Publication number: 20110272040
    Abstract: A quick release gas pressure regulator having a primary pressure zone, a secondary pressure zone, and a gas bottle connection zone within the main body. A pressure-regulating device is positioned within the secondary pressure zone of the main body. A gas chamber sealing plug is disposed at the front portion of the first pressure chamber of the main body. An external axial pressure relief passage is formed at the gas chamber plug. A positioning ring seat includes an internal axial pressure relief passage communicating with the external axial pressure relief passage. A pressure relief O-ring is positioned at the joint between the internal axial pressure relief passage and the external axial pressure relief passage. A gas supply back-up post is divided by the pressure relief O-ring into a sealing portion and a pressure relief portion. A pushing member radially passes through the main body and the positioning ring seat, and having a pushing inclination facing the internal end of the gas supply back-up post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Su-Hua Tai
  • Patent number: 8006718
    Abstract: A sleeve has an input port, an output port, an insertion hole, and only one discharge port. A spool is axially slidable through the insertion hole to communicate among the input port, the output port, and the discharge port. An electric actuator is provided to one end of the sleeve and has a variable volume chamber, which communicates with the discharge port through an axial through hole and a spool breathing hole in the spool. The spool has a communication through hole to lead fluid from the output port to the discharge port through the axial through hole. A passage partition member is in the axial through hole to define an in-spool breathing passage communicating with the spool breathing hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Hamaoka, Jiro Kondo
  • Patent number: 8006382
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing flow selector disk for a fluid pressure regulator, including the steps of providing a plate having a first face and a second face, and forming at least one baseline orifice in the plate including a first diameter portion adjacent the first face and a second diameter portion adjacent the second face. The first and second diameter portions are spaced a distance from each other to form an annular ring therebetween. A central flow portion is formed through the baseline orifice that is in fluid communication with both of the first and second diameter portions. The central flow portion has a relatively smaller diameter than either of the first and second diameter portions. The method also includes the step of plastically deforming a portion of the annular ring adjacent the central flow portion to thereby reduce the diameter of the central flow portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: SP Medical LLC
    Inventor: Gary R. Austin
  • Publication number: 20110186147
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a regulating valve (1) of the type preferably used for dynamic regulation of fluid-borne systems, such as central heating systems in housing and industrial buildings or cooling facilities, where the control valve is provided with a valve housing (2) with an inlet (3) and an outlet (4), where a valve insert (5) with an orifice means (12) is provided in the valve housing (2) by which the flow in the regulating valve can be regulated, and where additionally there are detecting means (6, 7) for detecting either supply pressure or discharge pressure and another pressure, respectively. The regulating valve is provided with a modular valve insert (5) which at least includes a differential pressure regulator (9), a venturi (10), a throttle device (11) and a coupling member (13) for an actuator, where the various modules are made with interacting joining means, preferably with snap-action joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: BROEN A/S
    Inventor: Christian Bo Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 7985378
    Abstract: The present invention discloses multiple loop reactor wherein one of the settling legs transferring polymer product from one loop to a further loop can be taken out of service or re-opened without interfering with the operation of said multiple loop reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
    Inventors: Louis Fouarge, Daan Dewachter
  • Patent number: 7775235
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a mounting surface configured to support a mounting portion of a pressure regulator. The first portion defines a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the pressure regulator, and an opening configured to provide fluid communication between the cavity and an area outside of the first portion. The second portion includes a mounting surface configured to support the mounting portion of the pressure regulator. The second portion defines a cavity and an opening configured to provide fluid communication between the cavity of the second portion and an area outside of the second portion. The second portion is configured to be coupled to the first portion to form a fluid-tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Synerject, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Leppert, Todd M. Answine, David E. Cvengros
  • Patent number: 7617839
    Abstract: A regulating valve includes an outer housing comprised of a cap joined to a base. The housing is internally subdivided by a barrier wall into a head section and a base section, the latter being further subdivided by a modulating assembly into a fluid chamber and a spring chamber. An inlet and a 90° outlet in the cap communicate with the fluid chamber. Fluid at a variable pressure is admitted into the fluid chamber via the inlet, with the modulating assembly serving to maintain the fluid exiting the fluid chamber via the outlet at a substantially constant pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: John R. Newton
  • Patent number: 7607448
    Abstract: A method is provided for retrofitting a conventional plastic valve to allow the valve to be utilized in a waste water system. The method includes strengthening the valve or valve housing using various methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: I-CON Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Robert Hawks, Jr., Shawn D. Bush
  • Publication number: 20090145487
    Abstract: A reusable sanitary valve assembly with a releasable cap or cover that disengages from the valve indicating an over-pressure situation has occurred, the cap or cover is capable of being reset, and once it is known that gas, liquid or other contaminants have possibly entered the valve following an over-pressure situation, the interior of the valve can be inspected by removing a portion of the valve while the valve remains sealed on a pressurized substrate and, if the interior of the valve is contaminated, the interior of the valve can be cleaned and closed without unseating the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Dwayne Holden, Gerald Glass, Drew Holden
  • Publication number: 20090078321
    Abstract: A gas pressure regulator comprising a housing. The housing includes a regulator cap and a regulator body. The regulator cap and the regulator body engage one another through the use of bayonets on one of the regulator cap or the regulator body and pockets on the other of the cap or body. The regulator housing includes a piston having a piston stem in a piston head. The piston stem has a channel and a seat seal on a removed end thereof, the channel for carrying gas to the piston head. The piston head also engages a piston spring. The regulator housing also includes an adjustable seat for receiving a high pressure compressed gas at one end and providing it to the piston stem at a second end. The adjustable seat is adjustable, such that when it is adjusted away from the piston stem, higher cutoff pressure is required than when it is closer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Glen Arnott, Henry Pearson
  • Patent number: 7438083
    Abstract: A pressure regulating apparatus is disclosed for use in an irrigation network. A pressure regulator may be combined with a filter unit in a single pipe to reduce components and joints in the irrigation network. A pipe may be provided having openings in its sides for receiving and securing a portion of the pressure regulator. The openings may be reference ports for a pressure sink, and the ports may include a porous filter material for preventing ingress of particulate matter while permitting gas to pass therethrough. The pressure regulator has a reciprocating valve member which may be sealed within a housing of the pressure regulator or with an inner surface of the pipe. The incoming water is first filtered and then it goes to the pressure regulator. The pressure regulator may be assembled as sequentially installed components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventor: Raymond P. Feith
  • Patent number: 7401622
    Abstract: A pressure regulator assembly comprising: a regulator body having a housing, an inlet portion at one end of the housing and a cap at an opposite end of the housing, the inlet portion and the cap in substantially coaxial alignment along a regulator body axis; a pressure regulator module received in the housing, interposed between the inlet portion and the cap, with a pressure regulator module center axis inclined at an angle to the regulator body axis; the pressure regulator module incorporating a plunger movable toward and away from a valve seat in axial alignment with the plunger; a flow path passing through the plunger and in communication with the inlet portion and the cap; and wherein the cap is removable from the regulator body housing to provide access to the pressure regulator module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventor: Cliff Ungerecht
  • Patent number: 7140404
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring a liquid level in a closed tank with a differential pressure sensor module disposed in a bottom portion of the tank, by routing a pressure reference tube extending from the pressure sensor module through the interior of the tank and attaching an opposite, open, vented end of the pressure reference tube to the tank at a point inside of the tank in an upper portion of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Alan Cupples, William Peters Schenk, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6983761
    Abstract: An apparatus for regulating fluid pressure comprising an inlet for accepting fluid at high pressure and an outlet for supplying fluid at a predetermined pressure to the device that requires fluid flow. A piston and seal form the valve used to regulate the fluid pressure at the outlet. Another aspect of the invention is a high-pressure chamber to that provides a reserve of fluid for continuous regulated pressure during periods of sustained use. The regulated pressure is adjustable using a sphere and ramp mechanism. One embodiment of the invention is adapted for use with a paintball marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventors: Jason S. Henley, Dale Carpenter
  • Patent number: 6957742
    Abstract: A swimming pool debris trap having an externally operable venting mechanism for reducing pressure or vacuum in the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Inventor: Paul T. Pillart
  • Patent number: 6848465
    Abstract: A dual-action vent check valve is disclosed. The valve includes a first check valve which is responsive to elevated fluids inside the valve. A second check valve is responsive to elevated fluids external to the valve. The first check valve prevents overflow from a vented structure, such as a sewer out-fall line, from passing through and out of the valve, thereby preventing spills. The second check valve operates to prevent floodwater from passing into an underground structure, such as a sewer, through the vent. One embodiment of the invention includes a basket for enclosing a deodorizing material inside the valve for deodorizing gases which pass through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Robert H. Wager Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan T. Ledbetter
  • Patent number: 6848466
    Abstract: A tool and method of utilizing the tool to release pressurized gas trapped between a main valve and a safety valve of a portable liquified petroleum gas tank is disclosed. The tool includes a tank safety valve release member structured to be coupled with the outlet of the fuel tank. The tank safety valve release member is configured to be inserted into the tank outlet and move the tank safety valve to an open position so that pressurized gas can escape to atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: American Biophysics Corporation
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Patent number: 6837260
    Abstract: A pressure support system that includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The first housing member has a first plurality of cavities defined therein, and the second housing member has a second plurality of cavities defined therein. The first and second plurality of cavities cooperate to define (a) a first chamber adapted to receive a first component of the pressure support system, (b) a second chamber adapted to receive a second component of the pressure support system, and (c) a first conduit connecting the first component and the second in fluid communication when the first and second housing members are assembled. A fastening system secures the first and second housing members in an assembled relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Kuehn
  • Patent number: 6792969
    Abstract: A pressure regulator has a closing member which controls a pressure-medium inlet and on which is supported a valve spring arranged in a spring can. The spring can includes a casing part and of a lid. The valve spring is supported with one end against the lid. The lid is pushed into the casing part until the necessary spring force is set exactly and is then connected to the casing surface of the casing part by means of radial indentations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Karl Eck, Otto Korst
  • Patent number: 6722388
    Abstract: A pressure regulator having a valve cartridge adapted to be removably held within its housing, said cartridge having a frame carrying and positioning a valve seat, a valve member, a valve stem, and a spring. The valve cartridge ensures correct spacing between the valve member and the valve seat. Difficulties in pressure regulation may be quickly rectified and pressure flow characteristics may be altered by removing and replacing the valve cartridge. Another aspect of the invention discloses a multiple pressure regulator comprising: a housing adapted to removably house two valve cartridges; an inlet opening into the housing; an outlet opening from the housing; and two valve cartridges adapted to be removably held within the housing. Each of said cartridges similar to those described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Robert A. McAden
  • Patent number: 6668853
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve has a gasketed main body fastened to a vessel wall adjacent to a vent port, the body having a recess surrounding the port which receives a plastic insert removably coupled to the body by a retaining ring fastened to the main body. The insert defines a passage communicating with the port and a valve seat engageable by a seal assembly for closing the valve. The seal assembly includes an annular retainer for a seal O-ring and a plug receivable through the retainer and into a socket in a valve stem, which is spring-biased against the retainer and is guided in a guide assembly removably mounted on the main body. The insert is formed of plastic and the retainer and plug may also be formed of plastic and can be readily field-removable by simply unbolting the housing from the vessel and unfastening the retaining ring. The guide and bias assemblies need not be disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Dean
  • Publication number: 20030209269
    Abstract: A tool and method of utilizing the tool to release pressurized gas trapped between a main valve and a safety valve of a portable liquified petroleum gas tank is disclosed. The tool includes a tank safety valve release member structured to be coupled with the outlet of the fuel tank. The tank safety valve release member is configured to be inserted into the tank outlet and move the tank safety valve to an open position so that pressurized gas can escape to atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Publication number: 20020166588
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve has a gasketed main body fastened to a vessel wall adjacent to a vent port, the body having a recess surrounding the port which receives a plastic insert removably coupled to the body by a retaining ring fastened to the main body. The insert defines a passage communicating with the port and a valve seat engageable by a seal assembly for closing the valve. The seal assembly includes an annular retainer for a seal O-ring and a plug receivable through the retainer and into a socket in a valve stem, which is spring-biased against the retainer and is guided in a guide assembly removably mounted on the main body. The insert is formed of plastic and the retainer and plug may also be formed of plastic and can be readily field-removable by simply unbolting the housing from the vessel and unfastening the retaining ring. The guide and bias assemblies need not be disassembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Robert H. Dean
  • Patent number: 6431196
    Abstract: A pressure relief device with a permanently attached rupture disk is disclosed. The pressure relief device includes a valve body. The valve body includes an inlet and an outlet defining a flow passage therebetween. A valve mechanism is housed in the valve body and is movable between a closed position where it blocks the flow passage and an open position. A rupture disk configured to burst when exposed to a predetermined pressure is provided. The rupture disk is permanently attached to the valve body to prevent the pressurized fluid from flowing through the flow passage until it bursts. Permanently attaching the rupture disk to the valve body makes them a compact unit to be replaced and discarded together. The rupture disk may be permanently attached to the valve body by welding, soldering, brazing, crimping, or adhesive bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: BS&B Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Geof Brazier, Arnold Mundt
  • Patent number: 6422205
    Abstract: A connector assembly and a method of disconnecting the connector assembly. The connector assembly comprises a first part and a second part. The first part extends along a longitudinal axis and has a protrusion that extends radially outward from the longitudinal axis. The second part receives the first part and has a wall surrounding the longitudinal axis. The wall has an inner surface generally confronting the longitudinal axis, an outer surface generally facing opposite the inner surface, a channel cooperatively receiving the protrusion; and an arm portion. The arm portion has a first surface defining a portion of the inner surface, a second surface defining a portion of the outer surface, and a bulge extending from the arm portion into the channel. The bulge engages the protrusion and maintains the first and second parts in a connected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Wynn, Jr., Barry S. Robinson
  • Patent number: 6182682
    Abstract: An improved pressure balance device for use in a faucet is made up of a pair of symmetric semi-cylindrical units and a tubular water inlet cap. Each semi-cylindrical unit has a semi-circular cross section and on each edge of the vertical face thereof is disposed a locking protrusion and a retaining recess at the middle position thereof respectively. Under the locking protrusion and the retaining recess is disposed a radially extended lug respectively. At the central position of the arc peripheral surface of each semi-cylindrical unit is placed a wedge-shaped locking latch. The tubular water inlet cap is provided with two symmetric inverted U-shaped engagement recesses at the bottom rim thereof and right between the two engagement recesses, in either direction, is disposed a retaining hole whereby the water inlet cap can be snapped into engagement with the two assembled semi-cylindrical units and be locked integrally together with ease and speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Kuching International Ltd.
    Inventor: Mei-Lee Chen