Abstract: A liquid control valve includes a base, a liquid stopper, an adjusting rod, and a linkage. The base includes a first chamber and a second chamber intercommunicating with each other. The base further includes an inner face having an upper stop portion. The liquid stopper includes a valve body movably received in the first chamber and a seal for abutting against the upper stop portion. The adjusting rod includes a fixing arm and an adjusting arm, which are connected to each other by a conical hole and a cone. An end of the fixing arm is pivotably connected to a first pivotal portion of the base. The linkage includes a driving arm and a connecting arm which are pivotably connected. An end of the driving arm is pivotably connected to a second pivotal portion of the base. An end of the connecting arm is pivotably connected to the fixing arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soil completely-covered tank system with a built-in valve chamber. The valve chamber includes a spherical tank body, a valve chamber, and a channel; an exterior of the spherical tank body is completely covered with soil, and the spherical tank body is supported by a stand column and is arranged on the ground, such that a gap is formed between the bottom of the spherical tank body and a ground foundation; the valve chamber is arranged between the spherical tank body and the ground foundation; a top opening of the valve chamber is connected to the bottom of the spherical tank body by means of a first connecting structure.

Abstract: A flush water tank apparatus capable of opening and closing a discharge valve without the use of an external power source. A flush water tank apparatus includes a reservoir tank having a discharge opening; a discharge valve which opens and closes to supply and shut off the supply of flush water to the flush toilet; a discharge valve hydraulic drive portion, which uses the supply pressure of supplied municipal water to drive the discharge valve; an electric generator for generating electrical power using the flow of supplied municipal water; an electromagnetic valve operated by electrical power generated by the generator; and a water supply control device for controlling the supply of water to the discharge valve hydraulic drive portion based on the operation of the electromagnetic valve, and for controlling the supply of water to the reservoir tank.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, an assembly includes a float having a void with an inlet leading into the void in a first direction, and at least one retention surface that is not parallel to the first direction and a hinge received at least partially within the void. The hinge has at least one retention feature that cooperates with the at least one retention feature of the float to inhibit removal of the hinge from the float in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the hinge is formed from a polymeric material. In at least some implementations, the hinge has a melting point similar to or lower than the melting point of the material of the float, and the hinge is formed separately from and is pressed into the void in the float.

Abstract: An actuating device for a valve of an exhaust-gas turbocharger may include a lever arm and a flap plate connected to one another for closing and opening the valve. The flap plate may have a concave recess, and the lever arm may have a spherical region configured in a complimentary manner to the concave recess of the flap plate. A holding device may be disposed on the flap plate and engage around the spherical region of the lever arm to secure the flap plate on the lever arm. The holding device may include at least two holding elements and a connecting element that connects the at least two holding elements.

Abstract: A low profile backwater valve includes a hollow valve body having an inlet, an outlet, a top and a bottom. A pivoting valve member that is buoyant in water moves between a normally open position along the bottom of the valve body and a closed position sealing the inlet. A locking member is positioned in the hollow valve body. The locking member has a release position below the pivot axis of the valve member that permits the valve member to pivot freely, and a locking position immediately adjacent to the valve member that secures the valve member in the closed position. A handle is attached to the locking member and is accessible from outside and from the top of the hollow valve body. The handle moves the locking member between the release position and the locking position.

Abstract: A system is described including a diverter valve operable to divert at least a portion of water flowing through a first water line to a first volume; a first float valve controlling water flow from a second water line to a second volume; and a second float valve controlling water flow from the first volume to the second volume.

Abstract: A turbocharger compressor bypass valve is disclosed. In one example, the compressor bypass valve operates inversely proportional to engine throttle operation. The approach may simplify compressor bypass valve control and reduced engine system complexity.

Abstract: A float valve comprising a shut-off lever and a float lever is disclosed. The shut-off lever is supported for pivotal movement about a first axis between a first closed position and a second open position. The float lever is supported for pivotal movement about a second axis between a first closed position and a second open position. The float lever and the shut-off lever include cams which cooperate to transmit closing forces and opening forces between the levers. The valve exhibits a snap closing action whereby seeping is prevented over a substantial range of liquid levels.

Abstract: A balanced water-intake control valve includes an adjusting mechanism for the water-level between two linkage rods. The adjusting mechanism includes a first pivot guide, a second pivot guide, a lead screw and an adjusting nut. The first pivot guide is pivoted on the first linkage rod for driving a valve rod. The second pivot guide is pivoted on the second linkage rod connecting to a float body. The first and second pivot guides are connected by the lead screw at opposite ends. An adjusting nut is placed at the middle of the lead screw. By rotating the lead screw, the length between the first and second pivot guides changes. Therefore, the upper limit of the water level can be adjusted by the user after installation of the control valve.

Abstract: A controller and method of using same are disclosed. Preferably, the controller includes a pilot cartridge housing supporting an invertible pilot cartridge assembly (“cartridge”). The cartridge preferably includes a cartridge body supporting a number of pneumatic seals adjacent the housing, wherein at least two of the seals are diaphragms. The cartridge preferably provides a first pilot activation feature and an opposing second pilot activation feature. The operating mode of the cartridge is determined by a selected orientation of the first pilot activation feature relative to the housing; and preferably the method of operating the controller includes the steps of: selecting an orientation of the first pilot activation feature relative to the housing; setting a span control mechanism to a neutral position relative to the housing; adjusting a float communicating with the cartridge to a neutral position; and adjusting said span control mechanism to determine a response type of said cartridge.

Abstract: A device for preventing overfilling of containers, such as those intended to contain liquefied gases, includes a valve body in which a gas duct is defined and a closure. The closure is axially movable in the valve body away from and towards a valve seat in order to respectively open and shut off the gas duct. An actuator, capable of exerting a thrust, urges the closure away from the seat. The actuator includes a float, a cam mechanism and a lever mechanism. The cam mechanism exerts the thrust in an ascending phase of the float until a preimposed limit position corresponding to a maximum filling level is reached. The lever mechanism exerts the thrust in at least a first part of a descending phase of the float starting from the limit position.

Abstract: A valve device for filling containers, particularly containers intended to contain liquefied gases, includes a valve body in which a gas duct is defined at the inlet of the container, the gas duct extending predominantly in an axial direction. A closure is axially movable in the valve body away from and towards a valve seat in order, respectively, to open and shut off the gas duct. A float type actuator, capable of exerting a thrust on a second end of the closure, is provided. A deflector cover is disposed transversely to the gas pipe and is integral with the valve body. The deflector includes a guide cavity in which a first end of the closure is slidably engaged.

Abstract: A toilet fill valve having a mechanism for preventing leakage from a tank of the toilet between flush cycles. The mechanism includes links that are normally locked to prevent the fill valve from opening. The links are operatively connected to a handle of the toilet such that the links are unlocked and allow the fill valve to open only when the handle of the toilet is purposely operated to initiate a flush cycle. Otherwise, the links do not allow the fill valve to open even if water leaks from the tank and causes a float of the fill valve to be lowered.

Abstract: A surge flushing device for wastewater systems and the like includes a wastewater channel having an arc-shaped wall portion, as well as a flushing blade element having a marginal portion thereof shaped to selectively mate with the wall portion of the channel, and mounted for shifting in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of flow in the channel between a lowered, closed position, and a raised, open position. A gasket has a base portion supported on the marginal portion of the blade element and an elastically deformable lip portion which protrudes radially outwardly therefrom, and abuttingly engages the wall portion of the channel when the blade element is in the lowered, closed position, in an elastically deformable curved shape which opens outwardly in a direction opposite to the direction of flow in the channel to selectively form a secure seal therebetween.

Abstract: A collapsible floating apparatus for controlling a valve includes a floating device and a collapsible lever. The collapsible lever includes a first member rotatably coupled to the valve, and a second member attached to the floating device at one end and rotatably coupled to the first member adjacent another end. The apparatus has a retracted position for shipping and storage, and operational positions. In the position, the second member, or the first and second members together, are brought adjacent to the valve. In operational positions, the first and second members act as a single lever to relay the buoyancy of the floating device drives to the valve. An adjusting member is provided for adjusting a relative position or angle between the first and second members, which in turn adjusts a water level.

Abstract: A drop tube segment is adapted for use with a liquid reservoir. The drop tube segment includes a conduit with an end portion and a sidewall including a sidewall portion at least partially defining an interior housing area. The drop tube segment further includes a valve assembly comprising a valve member attached to the end portion of the conduit, a float, and a linkage device pivotally connected to the valve member. The valve assembly further includes a driver member at least partially disposed in the interior housing area. An adjustment of the float may rotate the driver member to engage the linkage device to facilitate in adjusting the position of the valve member with respect to the end portion of the conduit. The valve assembly further includes a structure adapted to inhibit, such as prevent, fluid from leaking into the interior housing area.

Abstract: Drop tube segments are provided. Each drop tube segment may be attached to another drop tube segment of a drop tube assembly. The drop tube segments include a wall with a fastener receiving structure that is devoid of any opening extending between inner and outer surfaces of the wall. Methods of making a drop tube assembly are also provided. The methods include the step of inserting a second end portion of a first conduit over a first end portion of a second conduit while edges of an aperture extend radially outwardly away from an outer surface of a first wall of the first conduit.

Abstract: The float valve (11) controls water level e.g. in an associated plant pot. A housing (21) has a water inlet (25) with an inlet port (26), a float (31) able to rise and fall with the level of the water in the housing (21), a valve operating mechanism (60) able to open and close the port (26), and an actuator means (40) to operate the valve operating mechanism when the float (31) rises and falls to predetermined levels. For opening and closing the inlet port (26), there is a valve operating mechanism comprising a valve operator (60) having a valve member (67) and a lever (61) mounted for pivoting movement about generally central pivot point (65). Actuator means (40) is coupled to the float (31) and switches between a standby condition an active condition respectively to the closed and open positions of the valve operating mechanism (60).

Abstract: The float valve (11) controls water level e.g. in an associated plant pot. A housing (21) has a water inlet (25) with an inlet port (26), a float (31) able to rise and fall with the level of the water in the housing (21), a valve operating mechanism (60) able to open and close the port (26), and an actuator means (40) to operate the valve operating mechanism when the float (31) rises and falls to predetermined levels. For opening and closing the inlet port (26), there is a valve operating mechanism comprising a valve operator (60) having a valve member (67) and a lever (61) mounted for pivoting movement about generally central pivot point (65). Actuator means (40) is coupled to the float (31) and switches between a standby condition an active condition respectively to the closed and open positions of the valve operating mechanism (60).

Abstract: An aboveground tank auto-limiter is provided for preventing the overflow of fluid via storage tanks. The auto-limiter includes a valve assembly insertable downward through the top of a fill pipe of the fuel storage tank. The valve assembly has a cylindrical valve housing providing a fluid flank passage directing fuel downward into the storage tank under pressure. A hollow cylindrical float is provided in the valve assembly and is coaxially mounted along the outside surface of the valve housing leading into the storage tank. The float moves vertically to slide freely along the upper portion of the valve housing with the fluctuation of the fuel level within the tank. A series of linkage assemblies communicates the cylindrical float to a poppet located downstream from the float, wherein the float is upstream from the poppet. The poppet is seated in the closed position.

Abstract: An improved liquid level controller is shown having a pneumatic pilot assembly located outside the main controller housing. A filter housing is also located outside the main housing. The controller internal components include a torque bar acted upon by a displacement member, a lever and an adjustable connector for interconnecting the torque and lever. A biasing spring contacts the torque bar to balance the force exerted on the torque bar by the liquid displacement member. The pneumatic pilot is actuable by it movement of the lever to provide a selectable output for controlling a desired liquid level within the vessel interior.

Abstract: A liquid level control apparatus for a flush tank includes an upstanding fill tube integral at its upper end with a valve housing carrying a flexible resilient pinch tube valve member. The valve housing defines a conduit which communicates with a downwardly extending tube parallel to the fill tube. A float has portions respectively receiving the fill tube and the downwardly extending tube therethrough so that the float slides vertically along the tubes as the water level in the tank varies. In one embodiment, an actuator rib on the float fits in a slot in the housing to directly engage the pinch tube valve member, and in another embodiment an actuator pivots on the housing and is coupled by linkage to the float. In the one embodiment an arresting flange on a resilient portion of the float engages an arresting flange on the fill tube for arresting upward movement of the float until the tank is full to provide a snap-action shutoff of the valve.

Abstract: A liquid level control apparatus for a flush tank includes an upstanding fill tube integral at its upper end with a valve housing carrying a flexible resilient pinch tube valve member and a pivoting actuator engageable with the pinch tube for opening and closing the valve. The valve housing is fixed to a head member defining a conduit which communicates with a downwardly extending tube parallel to the fill tube. A float has cylindrical portions respectively receiving the fill tube and the downwardly extending tube therethrough so that the float can slide upwardly and downwardly along the tubes as the water level in the tank varies. The actuator is pivotally connected to a linkage which extends outwardly through an aperture in the float and is pivotally connected to the float externally thereof. In one embodiment the aperture defines cam surfaces which engage the linkage to operate the actuator.

Abstract: An above-ground tank auto-limiter is provided for preventing the overflow of fluid in storage tanks. The auto-limiter includes a valve assembly insertible downward through the top of a fill pipe of the fuel storage tank. The valve assembly has a cylindrical valve housing providing a fluid flow passage directing fuel downward into the storage tank under pressure. A hollow cylindrical float is provided in the valve assembly and is coaxially mounted along the outside surface of the valve housing leading into the storage tank. The float moves vertically to slide freely along the lower portion of the valve housing with the fluctuation of the fuel level within the tank. A series of linkage assemblies communicate the cylindrical float to valve doors. The valve doors prevent any fluid flow from passing through the fluid flow passageway when the doors are in the closed position.

Abstract: A retention gate (20) is pivotable about a horizontal pivot shaft (22) mounted near the gate's upper edge and is located behind the overflow sill (14) of a storage drainage opening (12), said retention gate in its closed position being in sealing contact by its lower edge (30) with the overflow sill and furthermore being loaded by a counterweight (42) mounted on the outflow side at a distance from the pivot shaft (22), said counterweight generating the closing force required against the inflow side pressure. The retention gate (20) when in its closed position runs from its lower edge in the downstream direction at an average slope of 20.degree.-60 .degree. relative to the vertical, and the counterweight (42) rigidly affixed to it is guided in such manner that it generates in each gate position a closing torque that approximately matches the torque generated by the amount of drained water required to keep constant the level (24).

Abstract: An above-ground tank auto-limiter is provided for preventing the overflow of fluid in storage tanks. The auto-limiter includes a valve assembly insertible downward through the top of a fill pipe of the fuel storage tank. The valve assembly has a cylindrical valve housing providing a fluid flow passage directing fuel downward into the storage tank under pressure. A hollow cylindrical float is provided in the valve assembly and is coaxially mounted along the outside surface of the valve housing leading into the storage tank. The float moves vertically to slide freely along the lower portion of the valve housing with the fluctuation of the fuel level within the tank. A series of linkage assemblies communicate the cylindrical float to valve doors. The valve doors prevent any fluid flow from passing through the fluid flow passageway when the doors are in the closed position.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off valve assembly for controlling the fill level in liquid storage tanks, sized to fit through existing filler pipes, includes a tubular body having a flow-blocking diverter plate on the lower end, a series of peripheral through-ports disposed upstream of the diverter plate and a concentric sleeve slidably mounted on the valve body and responsive to longitudinal forces transmitted through a pivotable linkage from a cantilevered float. The linkage permits the float to be extended downward along the valve axis for insertion into the tank, then to rotate outward into a cantilevered position. As the float rises in response to the buoyant force of the rising liquid, the sleeve is urged downward by the linkage to sealingly block the ports and limit flow of liquid through the valve. The tank fill level can be selected by adjusting lengths and angles of linkage members or by manipulating the angle and depth of the valve assembly in the tank.

Abstract: A toggle linkage over-center mechanism employs first and second solid, metal links having facing axial ends pivoted to each other for pivoting about a first axis, the first link is pivotably coupled at one end to the fixed support for pivoting about a second pivot axis. The second link has an opposite axial end pivotably coupled about a third axis to an element for causing over-center movement of the pivotably coupled first and second links through a center line defined by the first and third pivot axes. Tension coil springs having opposite ends are pivotably coupled to respective outboard ends of the pivotably coupled first and second links. One of the rigid metal links is adjustable over its length to preload the tension coil springs to a sufficient magnitude to maintain preload tension within the over-center toggle linkage mechanism over the full range of movement of the toggle links between oppositely oblique over-center positions.

Abstract: A fluid-flow controlling apparatus having a fluid-flow stopping state and a fluid-flowing state, wherein the valve body can be held positively at a determined position thereby to prevent any fluid leaks even when the pressure of supplied fluid is increased, said apparatus is characterized by: valve casing connected to the end of a fluid-supplying tube and comprising a valve seat and a slidable valve body; a reciprocating arm which is restricted by means of stoppers in its movement vertical to the flow direction in said valve casing; a connecting plate for connecting said valve body and said reciprocating arm together, said connecting plate being located in a direction parallel to said flow direction in said fluid-flow stopping state; a link mechanism for connecting a float to said reciprocating arm.

Abstract: A carburetor float (10) having a body portion (12) with at least one divider wall (26, 27) formed therein, a lid (4) for closing off the top of the body portion and for sealing the interior chamber of the body portion and for sealing the cells (30, 31, 32) within the body portion from each other, and a mounting bracket (36) extending from an upper edge of one side of the body portion of the carburetor float for receiving a spring clip (16) that controls the inlet valve to the float bowl of the carburetor.

Abstract: An effect-enhancing structure for rinsing a flush toilet includes a plurality of sets of a water-supply device and a floating ball, a trunk duct conducting water into a water case, a distributing duct set transversely and connected to the trunk duct, stop valves connected to the distributing duct to provide a distribution of water supply, and water supply ducts; wherein the stop valves are connected to rods of the floating ball separately to control the switching so as to increase the hydraulic pressure of stored water.

Abstract: A snap action toggle valve actuator assembly for use in a fluid holding tank. Movement of a float or other movable actuating element causes pivotal movement of pivot arm, which compresses a spring. When the float element reaches a predetermined level, the spring causes a downward movement in linkage attached to the rear of a valve actuating lever and an upward movement of a valve rod secured to the other end of the valve actuating lever and vice versa.

Abstract: A drop tube employed in the discharge of fuel into a storage tank of the type having an inlet, riser pipe is described. The drop tube a tubular member and an overfill valve. The overfill valve comprises a valve member having open and closed positions which is controlled by a float mounted thereon. The drop tube is insertable through the riser pipe to a position wherein the float displaces the valve member towards its closed position when the fuel in the tank reaches a desired level. A depression in the tubular member receives the float to facilitate insertion of the drop tube through the riser pipe. The valve member is freely pivotal from its open position to its closed position, being displaced thereto by the force of fuel discharged into the tank. A pressure relief valve provided to reduce the forces on the valve. A bleed valve is also provided for bleeding fuel from above the valve when it is in its closed position.

Abstract: A float controlled valve has a float chamber for accumulating a fluid, a pivoting float arm having a float mounted on one end thereof for fluid level determined movement within the chamber, a pivotally mounted actuator arm coupled to the float arm by a magnet driver and having a first magnet mounted at one end of the actuator arm; a pivotally mounted control arm having a second magnet attached thereto, in magnet coupling relationship with the first magnet, and valve means coupled to the pivotally mounted control arm for controlling fluid flow from the chamber in response to movement of the float.

Abstract: A plate (42) is mounted to the outer flange (12) of a standpipe (10). A valve element (96) and a float (68) are mounted on the plate (42) to pivot about fixed axes A.sub.1, A.sub.2, respectively. A toggle link (90) extends between the valve element (96) and the float (68) and is connected thereto at pivot points P.sub.1, P.sub.2, respectively. When the float (68) moves into its down position in which the valve element (96) is in an open position, the float (68) passes over a center line C defined by the fixed axis A.sub.2 and the pivot point P.sub.1. This overcenter movement of the float (68) prevents the valve element (96) from moving into a closed position unless the float (68) is moved upwardly by a rising liquid level.

Abstract: A drop tube employed in the discharge of fuel into a storage tank of the type having an inlet, riser pipe is described. The drop tube a tubular member and an overfill valve. The overfill valve comprises a valve member having open and closed positions which is controlled by a float mounted thereon. The drop tube is insertable through the riser pipe to a position wherein the float displaces the valve member towards its closed position when the fuel in the tank reaches a desired level. A depression in the tubular member receives the float to facilitate insertion of the drop tube through the riser pipe. The valve member is freely pivotal from its open position to its closed position, being displaced thereto by the force of fuel discharged into the tank. A pressure relief valve is provided to reduce the forces on the valve. A bleed valve is also provided for bleeding fuel from above the valve when it is in its closed position.

Abstract: A valve assembly of non-metallic construction which requires no tools for disassembly and servicing. A plunger provided with longitudinal channels is activated by a double arm yoke which is acted upon by the float arm. Dual ports provide paired inlet streams directed away from the lever and float.

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: A replacement inlet valve assembly for use in a toilet tank now having an inlet valve with a water inlet on the side. This invention has a ballcock-operated inlet flush valve with a bottom inlet and a generally S-shaped inlet conduit rigidly attached to the inlet valve so that they can be handled as a unit. The inlet conduit has a first vertical leg offset laterally from the valve and adapted to extend up through a chamber separate from the toilet tank's water chamber, a second vertical leg extending down from the bottom inlet on the valve, and a serpentine segment extending from the upper end of the first vertical leg to the lower end of the second vertical leg.

Abstract: There is disclosed a float valve assembly of the type especially well suited to control the flow of inlet water to a toilet tank having a lavatory defined by its cover. The invention relates in particular to a means of making the fitting suitable for use in toilets having different optimal fill levels, and in particular to a means of adjusting the fill level which involves rotation of the rod attached to the float ball on its longitudinal axis. A lead screw-type mechanism causes a connecting linkage to move along the rod into response to such rotation.

Abstract: A system for maintaining a predetermined average liquid level in a pool comprises a pilot valve responsive to a float in the pool and a main valve controlled by the pilot valve to unblock a normally blocked supply conduit when the liquid in the pool drops below that level. The pilot valve, when opened by the float, lets incoming liquid under pressure--branched off the supply conduit at a point upstream of the main valve--enter a compartment under a membrane in the body of the main valve, that membrane carrying a control rod connected with a movable plate which coacts with a stationary plate obstructing the supply conduit inside the valve body; the two plates have apertures which are normally offset from each other but register upon pressurization of the membrane to give passage to the incoming liquid.

Abstract: A flow-regulating valve, with a body forming a flow channel between an entrance port and an exit port, has a shutter in the form of an apertured backing plate and an apertured slide which adjoin each other along a plane inclined or parallel to the axis of at least one of these ports so as to be accessible, for inspection or repair, through a neck with an opening offset from both ports but normally closed by a cover. The ports can therefore be formed by nipples rigid with the valve body, e.g. welded thereto, not requiring disconnection from their conduits. The slide is shiftable by a rod extending parallel to the aforementioned plane, specifically horizontally when the valve is controlled by a float in an adjoining tank. In order to isolate the interior of the tank from the flow channel during repairs, a thruster in the tank can be manually operated from the outside to move the rod into a limiting position in which the passage traversed by that rod is plugged.

Abstract: An improved sewer relief valve which is vandal-proof and automatically opens responsive to a back flow of sewage and drain water within a plumbing system.

Abstract: An inverted bucket steam trap having a two lever (30, 34) linkage mechanism between the bucket (18) and the valve member (28) which engages a valve seat (26) through which condensate is discharged. The first lever is connected to the bucket and the second lever carries the valve member. The linkage mechanism is arranged such that the second lever initially undergoes pivotal movement to disengage the valve member from the valve seat and then translatory movement to the fully open position of the valve.

Abstract: A remote-control valve having at least a two-part housing with a pressure inlet and adjacent outlet in one part, and which valve is opened and closed by a flexible continuous impermeable diaphragm at the base of a pressurizable frusto-conical chamber in the other part of the housing. This substantially conical chamber contains a free rubber ball which closes the apex opening from the chamber when the chamber is pressurized through a continuously open bypass from the inlet duct around the diaphragm in the first part of the housing. A projecting means such as a pin insertable through the apex of the chamber moves the ball away from its outlet duct to reduce the pressure in said chamber so that the pressure in the inlet duct will flex the diaphragm to open the valve to the outlet duct.

Abstract: A steam trap is provided having a main locking member disposed in a supply pressure chamber and cooperating with a main valve seat, a pressure chamber provided in the low pressure end and an adjustment member mounted in the pressure chamber which is responsive to the pressure therein, and which is coupled with the main locking member by means of a shaft. The shaft has a control conduit longitudinally extending therethrough coupling the supply pressure end with the pressure chamber. A pilot valve seat is provided on the main locking member at the inlet opening of the control conduit and a pilot locking member is provided which cooperates with the pilot valve seat. An actuating device is provided for the pilot locking member which is controlled by the condensate to be discharged. The steam trap is particularly characterized by the provision of a seat element on which the main valve seat is formed which supports the pressure chamber on a neck member having outflow openings for the condensate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pressure activated fluid control system particularly adapted for use as a flushing mechanism for toilets of the water tank type. This system includes a push button actuated control valve assembly which, in the shutoff position, urges a needle valve against a movable valve seat; a pressure actuated direction flow valve; and a tank ball lifting mechanism. The direction flow valve is in fluid communication with the control valve assembly which upon actuation of the control valve, allows incoming water under line pressure to pass to the lifting mechanism, raise a lift piston and lift the tank ball from the cistern drain. The tank ball depends from a piston disposed within a water filled lower cylinder and following the draining of the cistern, the tank ball slowly and precisely returns to the cistern drain as the water below the piston head within the lower cylinder passes from the cylinder through a check valve disposed about the piston rod.

Abstract: A vent/vacuum breaker float valve assembly is provided which includes a float sub-assembly that moves a seal into engagement with a vent port seat when liquid enters the body of the valve to seal the inner valve chamber when all the air trapped in the chamber has been exhausted. The valve assembly also includes a poppet valve sub-assembly which closes and remains closed so long as the valve chamber is pressurized. However, when the liquid is removed from the valve chamber both the vent valve and the poppet valve open to the atmosphere to break the vacuum within the chamber and to allow air to replace the draining liquid.

Abstract: An improved sewer relief valve which is vandal-proof and automatically opens responsive to a back flow of sewage and drain water within a plumbing system.