With Common Valve Operator Patents (Class 137/595)
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Patent number: 9377122Abstract: Flapper assemblies for torque motors of electrohydraulic valves are provided. The flapper assembly comprises a flapper having an upper end portion configured for coupling to an armature and armature-flapper support of the torque motor and a lower end portion having a socket therein. A hemispherical closure member having a flat diametrical face configured to seal against a nozzle outlet is disposed for oscillatory movement in the socket. A retaining clip is slidably mounted about the lower end portion and has a retention opening exposing the flat diametrical face and sized to retain the hemispherical closure member in the socket. The torque motor comprises the armature coupled to the armature-flapper support, the flapper assembly, and a plurality of coils. The electrohydraulic valve comprises the torque motor and a nozzle configured to be in fluid communication with the flapper assembly when the electrohydraulic valve is in an open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: David T. Druhan, Nicholas E. Wilson, Sammuel Tillich
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Patent number: 9370839Abstract: A brazing system has a first gas source, a second gas source, an enclosure, a brazing torch, and a control system configured to control a ratio of the first gas source and the second gas source.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventors: Loren C. Smith, Douglas S. Perry, William Hopper
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Patent number: 9279507Abstract: A three-port valve that can be more accurately controlled using a simple structure. The three-port valve is provided with the following: a first elastic tube in which a liquid circulates; a first port which is a provision and discharge opening in the first elastic tube; a second elastic tube in which a liquid circulates; a second port which is a provision and discharge opening in the second elastic tube; a third port that links the first port and the second port; first circulation control means for deforming the first elastic tube so as to control the circulation of the liquid circulating in the first elastic tube; second circulation control means for deforming the second elastic tube so as to control the circulation of the liquid circulating in the second elastic tube; and an oscillator for driving the first circulation control means and the second circulation control means.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Tokyo Institute of TechnologyInventors: Kotaro Tadano, Kenji Kawashima, Mizuki Komiya
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Patent number: 9192363Abstract: A closure device includes a delivery member, a sealing material applicator, and an expandable member. The delivery member is insertable through a tissue tract to a vessel puncture. The sealing material applicator is configured to supply a volume of sealing material to the delivery member and includes first and second multi-chamber devices and a valve assembly. Each chamber of the first and second multi-chamber devices holds a component of the sealing material, and operating the valve assembly permits mixing of at least some of the components prior to connecting the sealing material applicator to the delivery member. The expandable member is positionable within the vessel to temporarily seal closed the vessel puncture from within the vessel. The closure device is operable to deliver the sealing material from the sealing material applicator, through the delivery member, and to the tissue tract to seal closed the vessel puncture from outside the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Douglas P. Killion
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Patent number: 9163766Abstract: A device for connecting interchangeable pneumatic tools to manipulators is provided. The device includes a body, fixable to a manipulator, provided with a plurality of seats for accommodating pins for engaging a tool, ducts for feeding a working fluid to the tool, where the ducts extend in the device body, an engaging mechanism which can be activated for constraining and releasing, respectively, the tool to/from the device, and means for closing the ducts. For safety purposes the device is arranged such that the activation of the engaging mechanism for unlocking the tool is always achievable upon the reaching of the complete closing of the ducts by the respective closing means. This way a quick depressurization of the tool is prevented from occurring at the separation from the device, this latter circumstance being conventionally dangerous for the tool replacement operator.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: GIMATIC S.P.A.Inventor: Giuseppe Maffeis
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Patent number: 9114206Abstract: An infusion assembly is provided having a first outlet conduit adapted to be in fluid communication with a delivery site of a patient. The assembly further includes at least first and second fluid inlet conduits adapted to be in fluid communication with at least a first and second fluid reservoir, and an infusion switching device, including a housing and an internal valve assembly. The internal valve assembly is adapted for selective manipulation by a patient or caregiver. The valve assembly includes an off-setting, and first infusion setting, for initiating an infusion of a first fluid from a first fluid reservoir to a delivery site, and a second infusion setting for initiating an infusion of a second fluid from a second fluid reservoir to a delivery site.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: RALAND TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: William K. Rader
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Patent number: 9062512Abstract: A subsea production system for controlling fluid flow from a well. The system includes a subsea production tree and a drilling riser engageable with the well. The tree includes electrical and hydraulic lines to communicate with equipment in the tree and downhole in the well. The system also includes a tieback tool that can be installed in the tree through the drilling riser to establish communication with the tree electrical and hydraulic lines and permit access into the well bore. The system also includes an umbilical connectable with the tieback tool and extendable inside the drilling riser to the surface. The umbilical can be used to communicate the tieback tool. The umbilical can also be used to communicate with the tree and downhole equipment through the tieback tool connection with the tree.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK LimitedInventor: Brian Hart
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Patent number: 9010368Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body, a first poppet, and a second poppet. The body comprises a first fluid channel and a second fluid channel. The first fluid channel and the second fluid channel are operable to be fluidly isolated from each other. The first poppet is positioned in the first fluid channel, and the first poppet is operable to be moveable within the first fluid channel. The second poppet is positioned within the second fluid channel, and the second poppet is operable to be moveable within the second fluid channel. The first poppet and the second poppet are operable to be mechanically coupled together such that movement of the first poppet within the first channel is operable to cause sympathetic movement of the second poppet within the second fluid channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Precision Temp, Inc.Inventor: Gerry C. Wolter
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Publication number: 20150027572Abstract: A thermal management valve module having separate first and second flow chambers is provided, with one or more respective inlets and outlets connected to each of the flow chambers. A first valve body is rotatably positioned in the first flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a first and/or third inlet to a first outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. A second valve body is rotatably positioned in the second flow chamber, and includes a fluid pathway that connects a second and/or fourth inlet to a second outlet, which allows separate or mixed flows, or blocks the flow, based on the valve body position. At least one actuator controls the positions of the first and second valve bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Alexander Joseph Morein, Sebastian Hurst, Daniel Constantin
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Patent number: 8931511Abstract: A valve device is provided with a contraction-type high polymer gel actuator which laminates slab-like negative plates and mesh-like positive plates alternately and interleaves high polymer gel between each negative plate and each positive plate, and with a first and a second valve mechanisms driven by the gel actuator. The direction of deformation of expansion and contraction of the high polymer gel actuator is the same as the driving direction of the first valve mechanism and perpendicular to the driving direction of the second valve mechanism. The valve device is composed in such a way as to switch opening and closing of a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage simultaneously by means of deformation of expansion and contraction by controlling voltage applied to the high polymer gel actuator. This allows to compose a valve device that can open and close plural oil passages at an identical timing.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Honda Motor Co., LtdInventors: Naoki Yajima, Tatsuhiro Tomari, Minoru Ueno
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Patent number: 8931515Abstract: A pulse valve for generating a high-volume pulsating fluid stream from a fluid supplied to the pulse valve from a pressure-generating unit. Window cut-outs are disposed opposite one another in pairs, in a housing wall, and form a first channel for conducting a constant, stationary sub-stream, a second channel for generating a second sub-stream that forms a basic pulse component, and a third channel for generating a third sub-stream that forms an additional pulse component. A rotatable rotor shaft disposed in the interior of the housing is provided with respective rotor blade assemblies associated with the second and third channels respectively. Upon rotation of the rotor shaft, the rotor blade assemblies, in cooperation with boundary edges of the window cut-outs of the second and third channels, periodically either allow a fluid stream impinging on the pulse valve to pass through the housing, or to interrupt such passage.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Allmineral Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hans-Josef Linnhoff
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Patent number: 8905373Abstract: A non-interchangeable two-component connecting valve capable of connecting a fuel supply to a fuel cell or other device is disclosed. One component of the connecting valve comprises at least one center post and one internal elastomeric seal, which opens when moved or compressed by a correctly sized and dimensioned mating tube from the other component. In one embodiment, only one valve component has one or more internal seals. In alternate embodiments, both valve components have one or more internal seals, which can open simultaneously or sequentially.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Societe BICInventors: Andrew J. Curello, Paul Spahr
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Patent number: 8893799Abstract: A safety valve for an effluent-production installation, the safety valve comprising a longitudinal shell in which there extends a production tube defining an inside volume for effluent flow. The tube is movable in translation inside the shell in an axial direction between an advanced position in which effluent flow is authorized from the bottom of the installation towards the surface, and a retracted position in which effluent flow is prevented. The valve includes a connection duct between a feed line for feeding at least one additive from the surface and an injection line for injecting the additive downhole, a safety plug being provided in the connection duct in order to close or open the duct depending on whether the production tube is in its retracted position or its advanced position.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventor: Serge Garay
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Patent number: 8863772Abstract: The present invention generally relates to occluders and, in particular, to occluders for use in medical infusion systems. In one aspect, the occluder contains one or more tubes through which fluid can flow, and the occluder can be automatically controlled to allow or at least partially prevent fluid flow. In some cases, the occluder may be constructed and arranged to fail (e.g., due to loss of power) in a “closed” position, i.e., a position that at least partially prevents fluid flow. In addition, in one embodiment, the occluder may be manually overridden, even when in a failed state, by a user. For instance, in the event of a power failure, a user may be able to manually override the occluder to remove tubing from the occluder. Such occluders may find use, for example, in medical devices such as hemodialysis machines, medical infusion pumps, plasmapheresis devices, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: James D. Dale, Jesse T. Bodwell
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Patent number: 8839711Abstract: A beverage preparation machine has at least one pinch valve (1) in the fluid line system, wherein the pinch valve (1) has at least two fluid passage lines (20, 21) and is designed to execute valve and/or control functions on the fluid passage lines (20, 21). The operating mechanism of the pinch valve (1) is set up for coupled activation of the valve and/or control functions and a drive with a stepper motor (25) is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Jura Elektroapparate AGInventor: Shahryar Reyhanloo
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Patent number: 8820351Abstract: A connector for use in a negative pressure coolant system is disclosed. The connector connects coolant system circulating to an electrical component thereby allowing the coolant to circulate through the electrical component. The connector is made up of two components, a component side connector and a pump side connector, and can be in three positions: disengaged, semi-engaged and fully-engaged. An electrical component can be drained of its coolant while the connector is shifted from the fully-engaged position, to the semi-engaged position and to the disengaged position. This can be accomplished without shutting down the negative pressure coolant system, thus allowing a particular electrical component to be disconnected without affecting the cooling efficiency of other electrical components connected to the system. Because the coolant is drained, it will not spill on the electrical component and cause damage.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Chilldyne, Inc.Inventors: Steve Harrington, Peter C. Deangelis, William C Campbell
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Patent number: 8794266Abstract: A valve assembly for selectively enabling discharge of fluid includes a plurality of valves that are selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position and a cam that selectively actuates the valves. The cam is moveable between a first position in which fluid is sealed from discharge by the valves and a second position in which the valves are in the open position. An electrical actuator and a manual actuator are connected to the cam, with both the electrical actuator and the manual actuator being separately operable to move the cam into the second position upon actuation. The valve assembly may further include a housing within which the valves are disposed for movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Humphrey Products CompanyInventors: Mark W. Friedman, Robert A. Kracker
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Patent number: 8757202Abstract: A dual fuel heating source can have a dual entry valve unit with a main body at least partially defining a certain flow paths or channels therethrough. The dual entry valve can have first and second inlets and first and second outlets. The dual fuel heating source may also include a pressure regulator, an exit valve, a control valve and/or a manifold connected to the dual entry valve unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: David Deng
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Patent number: 8707993Abstract: A coaxial quick coupling suitable for being employed in very high pressure applications in the field of emergency tools, such as shears, retractors, cylinder lifters and the like, and/or in the construction field. The coupling according to the present invention is characterized in that it has a high standardization of the internal components, different components being used both in the male coupling and in the female coupling, and in that it has a greater structural and constructional simplicity, also having few points of elastomeric sealing, which results in longer duration and greater reliability of the coupling itself.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Faster S.p.A.Inventors: Massimo Cardi, Mauro Rambaldini
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Patent number: 8654532Abstract: A cooling coolant pipe of a server cabinet includes multiple tube bodies interconnected in series and at least one adjustable valve. In each of the tube bodies a first chamber and a second chamber that are adjacent to and separated from each other, the second chambers of the two adjacent tube bodies are in communication with each other, and a wall surface of each of the tube bodies has at least one connection port in communication with the first chamber. The adjustable valve is disposed in one of the tube bodies. The first chamber in each of the tube bodies is in communication with the second chamber in the tube body through the adjustable valve. In this way, the adjustable valve adjusts the flow rate of a cooling fluid flowing from the second chamber to the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Chien-An Chen, Wei-Ta Shih
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Patent number: 8631822Abstract: A dual-flow valve includes an inner valve body defining a first flow path and an outer valve body circumscribing the inner valve body. The outer valve body and the inner valve body define a second flow path. The dual-flow valve includes a valve element disposed across the first flow path and the second flow path. The valve element has a first passage for selective flow alignment with the first flow path and a second passage for selective flow alignment with the second flow path. A dual flow swivel includes an upper and lower swivel body, with the lower body adapted to rotate relative to the upper body. Two separate flow paths extend through the swivel bodies allowing upwardly and downwardly directed flows through the swivel bodies.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett
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Patent number: 8567436Abstract: A hydraulic assembly comprises a one-piece body attachable to the outside of the hydraulic machine near the hydraulic equipment and provided with at least one input hydraulic linkage connectable to a pressure line of the hydraulic circuit of the vehicle, at least one coupling suitable for the connection with a feeding input of a removable equipment and a pressure discharge hydraulic linkage connectable to a draining line, at least one normally closed discharge valve positioned between the linkage to a pressure line and the linkage to a draining line and a pressure discharge control operable so as to cause the opening of the at least one normally closed valve for the connection the pressure line to the draining line for discharging the pressure existing in the hydraulic circuit of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Stucchi S.p.A.Inventors: Igor Polgati, Andrea Ursella
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Patent number: 8561965Abstract: A non-interchangeable two-component connecting valve capable of connecting a fuel supply to a fuel cell or other device is disclosed. One component of the connecting valve comprises at least one center post and one internal elastomeric seal, which opens when moved or compressed by a correctly sized and dimensioned mating tube from the other component. In one embodiment, only one valve component has one or more internal seals. In alternate embodiments, both valve components have one or more internal seals, which can open simultaneously or sequentially.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Societe BICInventors: Andrew J. Curello, Paul Spahr
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Patent number: 8545216Abstract: In certain embodiments, a valve assembly includes a housing. The housing can define a first fuel intake, a first fuel output, and a second fuel output. The assembly can include a valve member configured to direct fuel from the first fuel intake to either the first fuel output or the second fuel output. The assembly can further include a nozzle having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the nozzle can be in communication with the first fuel output, and the second portion of the nozzle can be in communication with the second fuel output. The assembly can include a compartment in communication with the nozzle, and can include one or more air intakes.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Continental Appliances, Inc.Inventor: David Deng
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Publication number: 20130233415Abstract: A valve device is provided with a contraction-type high polymer gel actuator which laminates slab-like negative plates and mesh-like positive plates alternately and interleaves high polymer gel between each negative plate and each positive plate, and with a first and a second valve mechanisms driven by the gel actuator. The direction of deformation of expansion and contraction of the high polymer gel actuator is the same as the driving direction of the first valve mechanism and perpendicular to the driving direction of the second valve mechanism. The valve device is composed in such a way as to switch opening and closing of a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage simultaneously by means of deformation of expansion and contraction by controlling voltage applied to the high polymer gel actuator. This allows to compose a valve device that can open and close plural oil passages at an identical timing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTDInventors: Naoki Yajima, Tatsuhiro Tomari, Minoru Ueno
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Patent number: 8517045Abstract: One embodiment relates to an automatic fluid flow control device 1 for a fluid supply, the device comprising: an actuator 41 that carries or includes a magnet 43, the actuator being movable within a housing 3 from a first position corresponding to a normal fluid supply to a second position corresponding to a fluid oversupply, wherein the actuator 41 is removable from the housing 3 to enable the device to be cleaned, and the housing and actuator are configured so that the actuator can only be accommodated in the housing in an orientation that enables the magnet to exert a magnetic force to close a valve in the fluid supply as the actuator moves from the first to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: About Time Design LimitedInventor: James Wesley Barnham
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Patent number: 8517718Abstract: A dual fuel heating source can have a fuel selector valve for selecting between a first fuel and a second fuel different from the first. The dual fuel heating source may selectively have a regulator unit, and an outlet valve. The regulator unit can be configured to regulate the pressure of two different fuels. The outlet valve can be connected to the fuel selector valve such that selecting a fuel can determine the path fuel will flow through the outlet valve and also out of the heating source.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: David Deng
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Patent number: 8469059Abstract: A fluid divider valve includes a housing defining a longitudinal bore having a fluid inlet. The housing defines a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the longitudinal bore. A valve shaft is sealingly engaged within the longitudinal bore of the housing. The valve shaft has an internal longitudinal flow passage in fluid communication with the fluid inlet of the housing. The valve shaft has a plurality of radial fluid ports formed therein which extend from the internal longitudinal flow passage to an exterior portion of the valve shaft. The valve shaft is mounted for movement relative to the housing between a first position in which the valve shaft permits fluid communication between the fluid inlet and each of the outlets simultaneously through the radial fluid ports of the valve shaft, and a second position in which the valve shaft prevents fluid communication between the fluid inlet and the outlets.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Delavan Inc.Inventor: Michael John Forst
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Patent number: 8424554Abstract: An improved control valve for a reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system for supplying relatively pure water for on-demand dispensing, wherein the improved control valve positively terminates pure water production and brine outflow to a waste or drain when a pure water reservoir reaches a substantially filled condition. The control valve responds to a predetermined pressure differential between a tap or feed water inflow and produced pure water to close a pure water outflow line when the pure water reservoir reaches a substantially filled condition, thereby positively preventing further production of pure water. Shortly thereafter, the control valve closes a brine outflow line thereby positively preventing further water flow through the system until at least a predetermined volume of the reservoir-stored pure water is dispensed. When this occurs, the control valve re-opens in sequence the brine outflow and the pure water outflow lines.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Bruce D. Burrows
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Patent number: 8398853Abstract: A water purifying system having a bypass path supplies raw water to an outlet when a filter assembly is separated from a valve assembly. The water purifying system includes a valve assembly having a valve cover with an inlet and an outlet, and a head member moved up and down within the valve cover to form an inflow path and an outflow path, and a filter assembly removably connected to the valve assembly and mounted with a filter. When the filter assembly is connected to the valve assembly through a linear motion, the filter assembly advances the head member so that a fluid flown in through the inlet is guided to the outlet passing through the filter. When the filter assembly is separated from the valve assembly, the head member is retreated so that the fluid flown through the inlet is guided to the outlet bypassing the filter.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Koog An, Sang Min Park, Young Gwl Park
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Patent number: 8356627Abstract: A three-valves manifold for a differential pressure type flow meter includes a valve unit and a housing. The valve unit includes a shaft portion, a first valve portion having a first through hole and first to third grooves and a second valve portion having a second through hole and fourth and fifth grooves. The housing includes a space in which the shaft portion and valve portions are rotatably arranged. The first and second through holes and first to fifth grooves are formed at positions such that the first and second through holes communicate differently with first and second inlet and outlet openings of the housing in each of first, second, and third rotational positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Tokyo Keiso Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kaname Hoshi, Chikara Kanda
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Publication number: 20130008745Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for delivering a lubricant to a plurality of nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Rich Barrett, Larry Ball, Douglas Spencer, Victor Reyes, Don Rossi, Alan Tiltman, Daniel Troller, James Ebken, Mike O'Brien
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Patent number: 8327880Abstract: A fluid control system may comprise a pressurized fluid path; at least two sensors for determining a state of fluid within the main fluid path; an isolation valve; and fluid-filled connection paths between the main fluid path and each of the at least two sensors. The connection paths may comprise first sensing tubes connected between the main fluid path and the isolation valve; the isolation valve; and second sensing tubes connected between the isolation valve and the at least two sensors. Upon closure of the isolation valve, the connection paths may be interrupted so that the sensors may be isolated from the main fluid path and so that they may be removed from the system without a need to de-pressurize or drain the fluid from the main fluid path of the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Steven Robert Eccles, Frank Babayi
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Publication number: 20120301231Abstract: An air distribution apparatus has a manifold body, and ports defined through walls thereof, with a delivery conduit connected to each port. A port valve is configured to connect and disconnect the delivery conduit to the interior of the manifold body. A supply conduit delivers a product air stream with agricultural products entrained therein to the interior of the manifold body. The supply conduit extends vertically up from the manifold to a curved elbow and then extends horizontally from the elbow. An exhaust orifice is defined in the inner radius of the elbow. When an exhaust valve is open, a selected flow of pressurized air flows from the supply conduit through the exhaust orifice. The port valve and exhaust valve are controlled such that when the port valve closes, the exhaust valve opens. The exhaust air can be directed into the delivery conduits to clear product therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Bourgault Industries Ltd.Inventors: Scot Jagow, Haydon Rice, Bob Cochran, Bryan Cresswell
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Patent number: 8307851Abstract: A water flow regulation system includes a pair of water valves having turnable stems for controlling water flow through the valves and a pair of pinions, one fixed to each of the valve stems. A toothed rack is provided which is sized and configured for engagement with the pinions. A housing supports the valves and rack with teeth of both pinions engaging the rack teeth in order that translational movement of the rack causes simultaneous rotation of the pinions with concomitant simultaneous opening and closing of the valves. A remote control and a sheathed cable interconnecting said remote control and the rack are provided for operation of the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: 456CorpInventor: Marc Warsowe
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Publication number: 20120247594Abstract: A spool is provided with a first discharge air duct connecting the first opening to the first discharge air chamber, and a second discharge air duct connecting the second opening to the second discharge air chamber, where the first discharge air duct and the second discharge air duct are divided by a non-duct part. A first output air pressure chamber is adjacent to a first discharge air chamber with a first diaphragm interposed therebetween, the first discharge air chamber is adjacent to a bias chamber with a second diaphragm interposed therebetween, the bias chamber is adjacent to an input air pressure chamber with a third diaphragm interposed therebetween, the input air pressure chamber is adjacent to a second discharge air chamber with a fourth diaphragm interposed therebetween, and the second discharge air chamber is adjacent to a second output air pressure chamber with a fifth diaphragm interposed therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: YAMATAKE CORPORATIONInventor: Yohsuke Inagaki
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Patent number: 8267117Abstract: A fuel shutoff valve system including a body, a first fluid flow path extending through the body, a second fluid flow path extending through the body, the second fluid flow path separate from the first fluid flow path, and a single shaft that extends through at least a portion said the fluid flow path and through at least a portion of the second fluid flow path, the shaft adapted for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the first and second fluid flow paths are open, and wherein in the second position the first and second fluid flow paths are closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Evan Waymire
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Patent number: 8261775Abstract: A scavenging valve assembly is used in a carburetor. The valve assembly includes a throttle valve and a rotary air valve. The throttle valve opens and closes an air-fuel passage. The rotary air valve opens and closes an air passage and has one or more air bore(s). When the rotary air valve begins to rotate, airflow travels through the bore(s) and the size of an opening area that airflow travels through continuously increases in size.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Walbro Engine Management, L.L.C.Inventors: Tamio Aihara, Yoshiaki Douyama, Shinichi Ohgane
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Patent number: 8215337Abstract: A valve for a water faucet includes a base, a seat unrotatably mounted on base, a valve set mounted on the seat, a disk unrotatably mounted on the first valve set, and a housing mounted on the disk. The valve set includes a pivotable valve pivotally mounted on the first portion of the seat and a rotatable valve rotatably mounted on the second portion of the seat. The disk, the rotatable valve, the pivotable valve, the seat, and the base are sequentially received in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Ching Hann Souvenir Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tien-Ho Chung
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Patent number: 8204672Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for detecting an anomaly in fuel demand data and fuel supply data generated by a fuel metering system for an engine, The method comprises collecting the fuel demand data and the fuel supply data during operation of the fuel metering system, generating expected fuel supply data based on the collected fuel demand data and a nominal response model describing the expected behavior of the fuel metering system, and detecting the anomaly if a difference between the expected fuel supply data and the collected fuel supply data exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Dinkar Mylaraswamy, Girija Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 8167173Abstract: A tap is provided that allows multiple streams of draught beers to be dispersed from one keg handle. The tap has one tap handle, one spigot, at least three fluid streams for connecting to at least three pressurized tanks corresponding with the fluid streams. A floating transfer block functions as a selection valve that aligns with a selected fluid stream no that multiple streams of draught beers to be independently dispersed from said one tap handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: 3Habto, LLCInventors: Scott K. Simmonds, Michael D. Calvelage
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Publication number: 20120060951Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body, a first poppet, and a second poppet. The body comprises a first fluid channel and a second fluid channel. The first fluid channel and the second fluid channel are operable to be fluidly isolated from each other. The first poppet is positioned in the first fluid channel, and the first poppet is operable to be moveable within the first fluid channel. The second poppet is positioned within the second fluid channel, and the second poppet is operable to be moveable within the second fluid channel. The first poppet and the second poppet are operable to be mechanically coupled together such that movement of the first poppet within the first channel is operable to cause sympathetic movement of the second poppet within the second fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventor: Gerry C. Wolter
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Patent number: 8042569Abstract: A fuel selector valve (100) in communication with at least first and second fuel tanks and an engine is provided. The fuel selector valve (100) includes a drive system (106), and a fuel draw valve (102) coupled to the drive system (106). The fuel draw valve (102) includes a first fuel tank draw port (108) adapted to be coupled to the first fuel tank, a second fuel tank draw port (110) adapted to be coupled to the second fuel tank, and an engine draw port (112) adapted to be coupled to the engine. The fuel selector valve (100) further includes a first closure element (120) operably coupled to the drive system (106). The first closure element (120) is selectively displaceable between a first position, wherein the first closure element (120) sealingly engages the first fuel tank draw port (108), and a second position, wherein the first closure element (120) sealingly engages the second fuel tank draw port (110).Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Norgren G.T. Development CorporationInventor: John M. Morris
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Patent number: 8042882Abstract: A braking system for a combined tractor-trailer assembly wherein a leading trailer is coupled to a towing tractor and a trailing trailer is coupled to the leading trailer. All of the wheels of the trailers are provided with brakes which may be applied and released in response to the operation of a brake control pedal operated by a driver in the tractor. The brakes also may be applied to the trailing trailer whenever the latter is parked. The brakes of the trailing trailer normally are maintained in applied condition by a spring assisted mechanism when such trailer is parked. Such mechanism normally is disabled by pressurized fluid when the trailer is in service and the pressured fluid is accessible via a valve which simultaneously enables the parking brakes and service brakes simultaneously to be coupled to and uncoupled from the pressure fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventor: Duane R. Lalone
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Publication number: 20110215551Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Mario Galasso, Josh Yablon, Andrew Laird, William M. Becker, Joseph Franklin, Dennis K. Wootten
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Patent number: 7896017Abstract: A medical fluid delivery system for the use in the delivery of medical fluids. The medical fluid delivery system may include a pumping system, a disposable medical fluid line set and a valve operating system. The disposable tubing line set may include valves adapted to interface with the valve operating system. The valve operating system may be adapted to operate only selected valves using a single drive means. The pumping system may be operated over a wide range of medical fluid delivery rates by employing a bi-directional drive member and a transmission interfaced with the drive member and a pump.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: StnDrd Infusion Corp.Inventor: David R. Malcolm
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Publication number: 20110017325Abstract: A three-valves manifold for a differential pressure type flow meter including a valve unit 11 having a shaft portion 12, first valve portion 13a having first through hole 17a and first to third grooves 18a-18c and a second valve portion 13b having a second through hole 17b and fourth and fifth grooves 18d, 18e, and a housing 14 having a space 16 in which the shaft portion 12 and valve portions 13a, 13b are rotatably arranged, said first and second through holes and first to fifth grooves being formed at such positions that in a first rotational position, the first through hole 17a is communicated with first inlet and outlet openings 19a, 20a and the second through hole 17b is communicated with second inlet and outlet openings 19b, 20b; in a second rotational position, the first and second grooves 18a, 18b are communicated with the first inlet and outlet openings 19a, 20a, respectively and the fourth groove 18d is communicated with the second outlet opening 20b; and in a third rotational position, the third grType: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: TOKYO KEISO CO., LTD.Inventors: Kaname Hoshi, Chikara Kanda
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Patent number: 7814964Abstract: A rotatable electrically actuated valve having a spindle with axially spaced grooves and lands constructed and arranged to selectively connect an auxiliary air conditioning system to a truck cab while isolating the truck air conditioning system, and for connecting the truck air conditioning system to the truck cab, while isolating the auxiliary air conditioning system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventor: J. Rex Greer
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Patent number: 7814748Abstract: An exhaust bypass valve assembly for an internal combustion engine includes an exhaust bypass valve having valve structure coupled to a rotatable shaft such that rotation of the shaft moves the valve structure between opened and closed positions. An actuator is disposed remotely from the bypass valve for selectively causing rotation of the shaft associated with the valve structure in opposing directions. Linkage structure is connected between the actuator and the shaft to transfer motion of actuator to the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Continental Automotive Canada, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Peter Nydam, David Thibault
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Publication number: 20100159602Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang