Abstract: A fluid power valve module has a supply port for fluid and at least one fluid power and more especially pneumatic valve able to be controlled via the control interface of the valve module for control of a fluid power instrumentality by way of power ports on the basis of the supplied fluid. There is a provision such that the valve module comprises at least one switching output integrated in its housing fo output of a switching signal for switching a switching means for influencing and more especially deactivating the instrumentality.

Abstract: An actuation device includes a driving member, a driven member and an actuating arrangement operable for producing a movement of the driving member. The driven member has a seat into which is operatively inserted, with the possibility of relative movement, an engagement part of the driving member. The driving member has a seat which, in at least one position of the actuation device, at least partially faces the seat of the driven member. The two seats are longitudinally extended and the actuation device further includes at least one floating body, capable of moving between the two seats when they face each other at least in part. The driving member and the driven member are configured for preventing accidental or irregular displacements of the floating body, particularly accidental or irregular displacements due to knocks, vibrations and similar mechanical stresses.

Abstract: A method of controlling a flow of liquid includes calibrating a PSD infrared sensor associated with the spout. The calibrating includes turning on the spout to thereby dispense a stream of liquid from the spout and into a stream space; emitting infrared energy from the PSD infrared sensor and toward the stream of liquid; sensing a first position of the infrared energy after the infrared energy has been reflected back to the sensor from the stream of liquid; storing first information based upon the first position of the reflected infrared energy; turning off the spout to thereby inhibit the liquid from being dispensed from the spout; sensing a second position of the infrared energy after the infrared energy has been reflected back to the sensor from an object that is fixed relative to the sensor; and storing second information based upon the second position of the reflected infrared energy. Infrared energy is emitted from the PSD infrared sensor and toward the stream space.

Abstract: Valves for use in irrigation systems include a moveable sealing member disposed within a valve body. The moveable sealing member is configured to close automatically the valve when the magnitude of a pressure differential between the inlet and the outlet of the valve body reaches a predetermined threshold value and to open automatically the valve when the magnitude of the pressure differential falls below the predetermined threshold value. Irrigation systems include such valves and methods for flushing debris out of the irrigation systems using such valves.

Abstract: A pilot-type two-port valve is disclosed having a water hammer preventing mechanism, operative to prevent a water hammer during valve-closing operation, which includes a valve member operative to open or close a valve and a piston driven by pilot fluid for operating the valve member for opening and closing movements. The water hammer preventing mechanism comprises a piston drive chamber, from which fluid is discharged during valve-closing operation, which has an orifice for restricting the flow rate of discharge fluid whereby when the piston moves to a position to allow the valve member to be close to a valve seat, a portion of an discharge flow passage of the piston drive chamber is blocked to restrict the flow rate of the discharge fluid to the flow rate of fluid flowing through the orifice.

Abstract: The present invention provides an odorless toilet comprising an adapter ring compressed between a toilet horn and a sewer pipe flange and having a hollow core, an adapter inlet and an exhaust vent; a seat having at least one intake port, a gas cavity and a gas cavity exhaust port; a fan having a fan inlet and a fan exhaust, the fan inlet connected to the gas cavity exhaust port and the fan exhaust connected to the adapter inlet, wherein when the fan is operating, a negative pressure develops in the seat gas cavity, and the odor is pulled into the seat gas cavity through at least one intake port and exhausted from the gas cavity exhaust port to the adapter inlet and then channeled into a sewer pipe through the exhaust vent, wherein the exhaust vent of the adapter ring extends below the sewer pipe flange, wherein the adapter ring has an opening through the center to allow unobstructed passage of waste matter from the toilet horn to a sewer pipe when the toilet is flushed.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for sealing a slit valve passage between two substrate processing chambers. A body with two openings to register with openings in the walls of the process chambers, and a passageway between them, houses a sealing member configured to extend and retract to block or open the passageway. The sealing member comprises a seal on one face that covers one opening, and a moveable lateral extension on the other face that braces against the other opening. The extension is actuated to contact the wall of the body, providing a bracing or sealing force to the seal on the other face of the sealing member. The sealing force may be adjusted by varying the gas pressure to the sealing member based on pressure conditions in the process chambers.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for an internal combustion engine, includes a driven mechanism driven by hydraulic pressure fed through a flowing passage change-over valve. The flowing passage change-over valve includes a valve body formed with a plurality of ports which are respectively communicated with the supply passage and the oil passage, and a spool valve body slidably disposed in the valve body to open and close the plurality of ports, the ports including a supplying port communicated with the supplying passage. The maximum cross-sectional area of the supplying port is larger than a minimum cross-sectional area of the supplying passage. The flowing passage change-over valve is supplied with electric current to heat hydraulic fluid kept in the flowing passage change-over valve so as to lower a viscosity of the hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A pneumatic brake system that includes at least one pneumatic latching valve; a single device, such as a solenoid, for providing momentary pilot signals to pneumatic latching valve; a source of pressurized supply air in communication with the pneumatic latching valve; a spring brake or other pneumatic device in communication with the pneumatic latching valve; and, optionally, an indicator device for monitoring and displaying the state of the pneumatic latching valve. Upon receiving a first momentary pilot signal the pneumatic latching valve changes from closed to open and delivers pressurized air to the spring brake. Upon receiving a second momentary pilot signal, the pneumatic latching valve changes from open to closed and exhausts pressurized air from the spring brake to the external environment. The valve remains “latched” in its current state until the signaling device is energized and the next momentary pilot signal is received.

Abstract: A locking assembly is provided to simply and effectively prevent any unintentional adjustment of the adjustable valve mechanism in a fluid flow control device, without compromising the function of the device. The locking assembly generally includes at least one gripping arm for frictionally engaging at least a portion of the adjustable valve mechanism, and an actuating mechanism for controlling the deployment and release of the gripping arm. The locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustments that can adversely affect the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device. In particular, the locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustment, such as may be caused by the presence of a strong external magnetic field. The locking assembly can be easily disengaged, such as through the application or removal of an external mechanical force, to allow a clinician to adjust the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device as necessary.

Abstract: A fluid-controlled valve includes a housing, a valve, and a sealing member. The housing has an annular valve seat, which has a fluid passing hole therein. The valve sits on or is separated from the valve seat to close or open the fluid passing hole respectively. The sealing member is attached on the valve. The sealing member has a sealing lip, which is closely attached to the valve seat while the fluid passing hole is closed by the valve, to seal a gap between the valve seat and the valve. The sealing member has a load receiving portion, which contacts the valve seat while the fluid passing hole is closed by the valve, in addition to the sealing lip.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an engine having a gas exchange valve and an actuator for the gas exchange valve, and also a method of reducing valve seating impact velocity. The actuator includes a body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A plunger is reciprocable in the body and has a travel distance between an advanced position and a retracted position, the plunger and body defining a chamber. A flow restriction orifice is disposed in at least one of the plunger and the body, and the chamber is in unrestricted fluid communication with the outlet over a first portion of the travel distance and in restricted fluid communication with the outlet by way of the orifice over at least a second portion of the travel distance.

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Abstract: Actuators, and corresponding methods and systems for controlling such actuators, provide independent lift and timing control with minimum energy consumption. In an exemplary embodiment, an actuation cylinder in a housing defines a longitudinal axis and having first and second ends in first and second directions. An actuation piston in the cylinder, with first and second surfaces, is moveable along the longitudinal axis. First and second actuation springs bias the actuation piston in the first and second directions, respectively. A first fluid space is defined by the first end of the actuation cylinder and the first surface of the actuation piston, and a second fluid space is defined by the second end of the actuation cylinder and the second surface of the actuation piston. A fluid bypass short-circuits the first and second fluid spaces when the actuation piston is not substantially proximate to either the first or second end of the actuation cylinder.

Abstract: In a hydraulic actuator comprising a hydraulic piston, a hydraulic cylinder and a hydraulic pressure source wherein said hydraulic piston has a larger area exposed to pressure on the side of the control chamber than on the side of oil supply chamber of said hydraulic cylinder, wherein said hydraulic piston has, in its outer peripheral part, a slot connecting said oil supply chamber side with the control chamber side in the direction of shaft and the cross sectional area of the slot in the direction of said shaft changes according to the displacement of the hydraulic piston in the direction of its shaft, and the control chamber has a pilot valve, the suction and exhaust valve in a variable valve system of the internal combustion engine are opened and closed by said hydraulic actuator through a coupling and springs for the valve, for variably controlling the opening and closing timing, the opening and closing time, and the lift of the valve, whereby it is possible to provide a variable valve system for internal

Abstract: A hydraulic valve actuator for reciprocating engine includes at least a hydraulic cylinder (3) for opening at least one valve (2) via at least one valve opening selector (11) with at least one hydraulic positive displacement pump (4) whereof the hydraulic fluid supplied at the output can be forced into a high pressure circuit (10) by at least one pump outlet closure (8), the valve (2) capable of being maintained opened by an opening non-return valve (24), then of being reseated by a valve closing selector (25) which directs the hydraulic fluid contained in the hydraulic cylinder (3) in the hydraulic positive displacement pump (4) input by co-operating with a pump input non-return valve (26).

Abstract: Actuators, and corresponding methods and systems for controlling such actuators, provide independent lift and timing control with minimum energy consumption, while supplying sufficient supplemental energy to overcome friction. In an exemplary embodiment, an actuation cylinder in a housing defines a longitudinal axis and having first and second ends in first and second directions. An actuation piston in the cylinder, with first and second surfaces, is moveable along the longitudinal axis. First and second actuation springs bias the actuation piston in the first and second directions, respectively. A first fluid space is defined by the first end of the actuation cylinder and the first surface of the actuation piston, and a second fluid space is defined by the second end of the actuation cylinder and the second surface of the actuation piston.

Abstract: A device for controlling gas-exchange valves of an internal combustion engine is provided, which device has hydraulic valve actuators each allocated to one gas-exchange valve. Each valve actuator has an actuating piston acting on the gas-exchange valve, and two hydraulic working chambers delimited by the actuating piston, of which the first working chamber acting upon the gas-exchange valve in the closing direction is constantly filled with fluid under pressure, and the second working chamber acting upon the gas-exchange valve in the opening direction is able to be alternately filled with fluid under pressure and relieved via two electric control valves. For the purpose of cost reduction, provided for each valve-actuator pair is a single first electric control valve that is acted upon with the fluid pressure on the intake side, and is connected on the outlet side to the second working chamber of one valve actuator.

Abstract: A vent connects a chamber to the external atmosphere surrounding a device to equalize pressure within the chamber. The vent has a size and shape to allow pressure equalization to occur outside a normal operating cycle of the chamber and controls the pressure to prevent undesirable deflection of a membrane within the chamber and ensure proper operation of the device.

Abstract: An hydraulic valve actuator for actuating a gas-exchange valve in a combustion cylinder of an internal combustion engine has an operating piston delimiting two pressure chambers, of which the lower pressure chamber acting in the valve-closing direction is permanently charged with fluid pressure via which an intake and return line can be charged by, or relieved of, fluid pressure. To brake the gas-exchange valve in the final phase of the closing procedure to reduce the set-down speed, the return line of the upper pressure chamber is split between two discharge openings, which are connected to one another and arranged in the housing with axial clearance, the upper discharge opening being coupled to a restrictor and the lower discharge opening being displaceable relative to the operating piston and disposed in its displacement path such that it may be closed thereby at a defined distance, prior to reaching its upper limit position.

Abstract: Fluid regulation may be achieved by a process performed by a controller. The process may include regulating a first fluid with a fluid-driven fluid regulator, receiving a second fluid, receiving electric power generated using the second fluid, and controlling the fluid regulator with the second fluid. The process may also include determining whether wirelessly sent instructions regarding regulation have been received and, if wirelessly sent instructions regarding regulation have been received, adjusting control of the fluid regulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrohydraulic valve controller for controlling a gas exchange valve in internal combustion engines, having a hydraulically actuatable control valve including a control valve piston which can be acted upon, via electrically actuatable valves, by a hydraulic medium that is under pressure, and a hydraulically acting valve brake is assigned to the control valve piston. The valve brake (46) includes a temperature compensation for the hydraulic medium.

Abstract: A control system adapted to control an actuator between extended and retracted positions has a fluid control valve connected to the actuator a source of high pressure fluid and a reservoir. The fluid control valve is movable between a first position at which the actuator is connected back to the fluid reservoir adapted and a second position operable to connect the actuator to a high pressure actuation fluid source. An electronic control module is connected in control communication with the fluid control valve and adapted to automatically generate a control signal to position the control valve at the second position in response to an elapsed time being passed at which the fluid control valve is at the first position is greater than a predetermined time.

Abstract: A fluidic switching device is particularly for use in chromatography is described. The device allows a rapid switching between chromatographic columns; particularly, in gas chromatography.

Abstract: A float-responsive valve includes a valve actuator that is selectively responsive to operation of a float to move from a first position to a second position in which the valve actuator holds the valve element in its open position. When the valve actuator is in the second position thereof, fluid pressure that would otherwise tend to force the valve element toward its seat is essentially incapable of closing the valve element. Preferably, a force vector applied through a flapper-type valve actuator forms an essentially nonnegative, more preferably generally collinear, angle with a bisector line passing through a pivot axis of the valve actuator and a primary contact point between the valve actuator and the flapper.

Abstract: A yoke member for a fluid control valve is provided. The yoke member includes a plurality of passages for connecting an air supply line from a control instrument associated with the actuator to the actuator and a plurality of bores for directly attaching the control instrument to the yoke member. The yoke member may include symmetrically disposed passages so that the instrument may be mounted to either side of the yoke member. An adapter block may be used to connect the yoke member to a new NAMUR standard mounting pad.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enhancing reliability of, and monitoring, the operation of airway valves to enhance patient safety. Pneumatic control line pressure (positive or negative) for actuation of the airway valve may be specified at a given magnitude or within a selected range and monitored continuously. Reduced or excessive pressure may be compensated by actuation of a pressure source or a bleed valve, and monitoring may be effected so as to warn the user of any deviation from the range, or deviations of selected magnitudes or frequencies or a combination thereof. The inspired volume of CO2 may be monitored using air flow and CO2 sensing, with detection of excessive CO2 volume triggering a warning. Similarly, measured end-tidal or end-inspired CO2 or other appropriate measures of CO2 concentration may be employed as a warning trigger. Other driving energy sources for airway valves, and monitoring thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a cryogenic valve device comprising a valve body in which a cryogenic fluid flows, and a valve member disposed in the duct and connected to a control rod for moving the valve member between a closed position and an open position so as to control the flow rate of the cryogenic fluid. The device further comprises a pneumatic actuator having a chamber containing a piston in connection with the control rod, the chamber being fed with control gas to position the piston in a determined position. The actuator is fixed to the valve body via a chamber interposed between the actuator and the valve body in such a manner as to decouple the actuator thermally from the valve body so as to maintain the temperature of the actuator, and consequently the temperature of the control gas, at a temperature that is intermediate between the temperature of the valve body and ambient temperature.

Abstract: A device for an internal combustion engine includes a cell wheel and a blade wheel, which is mounted in the cell wheel so as to be relatively moveable and is actuated hydraulically by oil and via pressure chambers. The oil flows through axial lines into the pressure chambers, which are designed, on the one hand, between a shaft of an axial fastening screw, inserted from one face side of the camshaft, and a control sleeve, which envelops the shaft and rests in at least one receiving borehole, and is designed, on the other hand, between the control sleeve and a borehole, which is arranged coaxially to the latter and belongs to a hub. For an optimal design of the lines by the control sleeve and a simple assembly of the control sleeve, the control sleeve and the fastening screw, exhibiting the shaft, are inserted starting from the same face side, which control sleeve rests in corresponding receiving boreholes of the hub.

Abstract: A rotating piston positioning device to adjust the angle of rotation of a camshaft with respect to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The device includes a drive member (5) that is driven by the crankshaft and a driven member (10) that is fixed to the camshaft (4). At least the driven member (10) of the device (1) is formed of a lightweight metal and is bolted to the camshaft (4) by a central fastening screw (13), whereas the drive member (5) is radially supported external to the driven member (10) and transfers force to the driven member by at least two hydraulic pressure chambers located inside the device (1). The conical zone of force from the fastening screw (13) to the driven member (10) is carried by a special collar (16) made of a compression-resistant material that at the same time is a prefabricated pressure medium distributor of the device (1).

Abstract: A vane-type cam phaser wherein a realtime method of measuring the axial position of the phaser's locking pin is provided. A magnet is fixed to the nose portion of the locking pin. A Hall-effect sensor is attached to the stator of the phaser in proximity to the magnet. As the locking pin moves through its range of travel, the magnet moves either toward or away from the sensor resulting in a proportional increase or decrease in sensor output voltage. By reading the voltage output, the axial position of the locking pin can be determined.

Abstract: A small-sized and inexpensive coating material feeding apparatus capable of feeding even a coating material comprising less miscible main agent and curing agent as in an aqueous two component mixed coating material, while uniformly mixing them, to a coating machine or a coating material tank under extremely simple control, the apparatus comprising a measuring unit having a measuring cylinder for delivering the coating material ingredients each by an amount in accordance with the mixing ratio individually and simultaneously to the coating material tank, a storage unit having a transfer cylinder for storing the coating material prepared by mixing each of the coating material ingredients previously and then delivering the same to the coating machine or the coating material tank, and a valve unit formed with a switching valve for conducting channel switching, in which the coating material ingredients delivered from the measuring cylinder are pre-mixed in the channel stirring pre-mixer and a coating material deliv

Abstract: A device (1) for hydraulic rotational angle adjustment of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine including a drive unit (4) connected with the crankshaft and an output unit (5) non-rotatably connected with the camshaft. The drive unit (4) stands in power transmitting connection with the output unit (5) through at least two pressure chambers (6, 7) formed inside the device (1) which bring about, under action by pressure under continuous compensation for external pressure leakages, a relative rotation or a hydraulic clamping of the output unit (5) in relation to the drive unit (4). In addition, the device (1) has a coil spring (8) arranged outside the device which is provided for adaptation of its adjustment speeds in both adjustment directions.

Abstract: In a variable valve timing apparatus for variably controlling the valve timing by changing a rotation phase of a camshaft with respect to a crankshaft, an abnormality diagnosis of the apparatus is performed on a condition that a change amount per unit time in a control target value of the rotation phase has been kept equal to or less than a predetermined limit value for a predetermined period or more.

Abstract: The present invention presents various novel approaches to solving the problems inherent in measuring biological pressures in high pressure systems. Thus, to protect a pressure transducer exposed to fluid flows at higher pressures than its overpressure rating, a novel valve is used that closes a protected leg in which the transducer is located. The various exemplary embodiments of such valves each have a high pressure input, one or more low pressure inputs, and an output. In operation, when a high pressure fluid flow occurs at a high pressure input, such valves automatically close the low pressure inputs. Alternatively, a novel transducer system is presented, which automatically limits the effective pressure sensed by a transducer to a certain maximum.

Abstract: A vacuum-breaking valve for refrigeration appliances, comprising: a tubular body (10) made of a thermally conductive material and mounted through one of the walls of a cabinet (G) of the refrigeration appliance; a valve seat (30) mounted to the tubular body (10); a sealing means (40) constantly biased towards a closed position, in which it is seated on said valve seat (30), and movable towards an open position when the pressure inside cabinet (G) is lower than the pressure outside said cabinet (G); and a heat collector (20) provided with a thermal radiation collecting surface (21) mounted to the tubular body (10) and facing a heat source external to cabinet (G).

Abstract: A lacquer bullet gun gas entry valve, placed inside the lacquer bullet gun at an entrance of a conduit between an expansion chamber and a bullet chamber. The lacquer bullet gun gas entry valve comprises a valve body and a shutter. The valve body has a passageway, allowing compressed gas to pass to the bullet chamber. The shutter tightly closes a front end of the valve body. The shutter has a first surface to which a first rod is attached and a second surface opposite to the first surface to which a second rod is attached, which is aligned with the first rod on a common axis. Depending on how the shutter is oriented, the first or second rod pass through the passageway, having a far end which extends beyond a rear end of the valve body, so that pushing of the far end by the firing device causes the shutter to be opened. Several longitudinal grooves are cut into the far end both of the first and the second rod, providing a path for compressed gas to push back the firing device.

Abstract: A lacquer bullet gun gas entry valve, placed inside the lacquer bullet gun at an entrance of a conduit between an expansion chamber and a bullet chamber. The lacquer bullet gun gas entry valve comprises a valve body and a shutter. The valve body has a passageway, allowing compressed gas to pass to the bullet-chamber. The shutter tightly closes a front end of the valve body. The shutter has a first surface to which a first rod is attached and a second surface opposite to the first surface to which a second rod is attached, which is aligned with the first rod on a common axis. Depending on how the shutter is oriented, the first or second rod pass through the passageway, having a far end which extends beyond a rear end of the valve body, so that pushing of the far end by the firing device causes the shutter to be opened. Several longitudinal grooves are cut into the far end both of the first and the second rod, providing a path for compressed gas to push back the firing device.

Abstract: A valve device formed of MEMS devices includes a generally-planar semiconductor substrate having one or more apertures to provide passages for fluids, gases, or light. Movable gate elements alternately cover or expose such apertures to either block or open such passages. Actuators in the form of miniature electromagnets repel or attract the gate elements to open or close the passages. The valve device may be used to control fluid delivery systems dispensing pressurized fluid, or in aspiration systems used to suction fluids. Alternatively, the gate elements may serve as light valves for selectively passing light from a light source through the substrate to a light-responsive surface.

Abstract: A method of actuating a device for varying the valve timing of an internal combustion engine without jamming of the locking element during starting of the internal combustion engine, the solenoid of the hydraulic valve is at first energized through a number of high frequency cycles of high and low energization that are broken off after a defined period of time or after a defined number of cycles, followed by a renewed energization of the solenoid with a high energization with a simultaneous check by the microprocessor to determine whether the element fixed to the camshaft has been angularly displaced relative to the element fixed to the crankshaft out of its basic position whereby if the microprocessor determines that the element fixed to the crankshaft is still in the basic position, the first two phases of energization are repeated and the microprocessor has determined an angular displacement of the element fixed to the camshaft, the solenoid is energized with a current defined by the microprocessor which i

Abstract: A valve timing control system for an internal combustion engine for preventing dispersion of a control amount and unexpected unlocking of a lock pin is provided. The valve timing control system is provided with actuators 15 and 16 connected to cam shafts 15C and 16C, hydraulic pressure supply units 19 and 20 for driving the actuators, and a controller 21A for controlling a hydraulic pressure for the actuators depending on operating states while changing a relative phase of the cam shafts relative to crank shafts. The actuator includes a locking mechanism for setting the relative phase to a lock-up position and unlocking mechanisms for unlocking the locking mechanism in response to a predetermined hydraulic pressure, and the controller restricts a control of valve timing within a predetermined range of said lock-up position in the locking mechanism.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprising at least one intake valve and/or exhaust valve moving axially between a closed position and a position of maximum opening and means for moving the valves adapted to move, on command, this valve between the closed position and the position of maximum opening, the valve movement means comprising an elastic member adapted to maintain this valve in the closed position, a hydraulic actuator selectively adapted to move this valve from the closed position to the position of maximum opening by countering the action of the elastic member, and a hydraulic circuit adapted to supply pressurized fluid to the hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic circuit comprising a delivery duct connected to the hydraulic actuator and pumping means adapted to supply pressurized fluid into the delivery duct, the pumping means comprising the elastic member and the hydraulic actuator.

Abstract: A tracheal stoma valve with a valve housing (2) has a pivotable valve flap (3), which is pivotable upon inhalation with an air stream of predeterminable strength into a position sealing off the open lumen (4) of the valve housing (2), and upon exhalation with an air stream of predeterminable strength is pivotable into a position at least partially clearing the open lumen (4) again. Moreover, a bypass valve (5) is provided, through which breathing air can be inhaled when the valve flap (3) is located in the closed position. The two mentioned switching points of the valve flap (3), between the sealing position and the position at least partially clearing the open lumen (4) of the valve housing (2), are pre-adjustable.

Abstract: A fully variable hydraulic valve drive comprising a hydraulic drive unit which is acted upon with hydraulic fluid for opening and closing a valve wherein the drive unit of the valve in the closing or opening stroke movement acts on an intermediate storage means with hydraulic fluid under pressure, wherein this hydraulic fluid which is stored under pressure in the intermediate storage means then drives the drive unit of the valve again in the opposite stroke movement.

Abstract: An obturator prevents the tips or flaps of a duck-bill valve from self-adhering during storage or during sterilization procedures. The obturator holds the tips apart until the end-user is ready to use the valve. The duck-bill valve is used as an air outlet valve in blood reservoirs.

Abstract: The shut-off device is intended for refillable gas cylinders. In order to be sure that only authorized persons can refill the cylinder, the filling device comprises a non-return valve element (16) which prevents filling and which can only be neutralized using a special magnet (18).

Abstract: A valve for automatically modulating a flow of a stream of fluid, the valve including a housing having a wall defining an interior cavity. The interior cavity is in fluid communication with the stream of fluid. A modulator is mounted within the interior cavity and includes a shell in fluid communication with the stream of fluid and a flexible flow adjustment member within the shell. The flexible flow adjustment member has a variable diameter passage therethrough which is also in fluid communication with the stream of fluid. A circumferential void is located between the flexible flow adjustment member and the shell and a thermally reactive material is within the void and in contact with the shell for thermal communication therebetween. A tool is used to assemble the valve. The tool includes a base plate, and a receiver adjacent to the base plate. The receiver has an internal passage therethrough for receiving a segmented cone having at least one radial cut therethrough.

Abstract: A control valve for controlling flow of fuel from a fuel tank to a rocket engine having a valve body longitudinally displaceable between open and closed positions of the control valve, a piston rod secured in the valve body, and a piston secured to the piston rod. The piston is subjected to a pressure gas in a first control chamber to displace the piston to the open position of the valve, against the action of a spring which urges the valve to the closed position. A locking rod is operated by the pressure gas and carries a locking member for engaging in a groove in the piston rod in the open position of the valve. A switching disk is secured on the locking rod and is subjected to the pressure gas in a first gas chamber to displace the locking member from the groove. The switching disk is provided with a control hole for throttled passage of the control gas to the first control chamber to displace the piston with a slight delay to the open position of the valve against the action of the spring.

Abstract: A method of rebuilding an annular blow out preventer of the type having a head with threads that attach it to the body of the blow out preventer involves the removal of about 1 to 11/2) of the threads (e.g., if total thread revolutions equal seven (7) revolutions) closest to the internal bore and piston of the apparatus. An annular groove is formed at the interface between the head and the body. An annular seal, preferably a lip type seal, is positioned at this interface at the annular groove. The seal isolates the threads from the upper hydraulic chamber that is used to move the piston portion of the apparatus. This method prevents contamination and/or corrosion of the threads.

Abstract: A stripper/packer which also serves as a blowout preventer includes a split bonnet. The split bonnet comprises a pair of opposed bonnet halves that may be hydraulically actuated into contact with each other and locked in place to form a bonnet over a packer chamber with the body of the packer. The bonnet halves may be locked together by hydraulic actuation of a latch pin or a pair of pins, or a sleeve may be inserted to hold the bonnet halves together. The split bonnet feature provides clear and easy access to a packer element within the packer chamber with coiled tubing or other tubular member through the packer, or with the coiled tubing withdrawn from the packer.