Abstract: A drain valve to be used with numerous drain applications, such as draining fluid from an engine, includes in an exemplary embodiment a valve body, a first and second o-ring and a valve sleeve. The drain valve eliminates the need for a tool, such as a wrench, to drain the fluid from the engine, for example. The drain valve includes a twist-and-pull valve sleeve feature to manipulate the valve; however, the valve sleeve remains on the drain valve and therefore cannot be lost or misplaced. The valve sleeve further includes an easy grip for opening and closing the valve.

Abstract: A pipe fitting with a body adapted for connection at a first end thereof to a supply pipe and at a second end thereof to a distribution pipe so as to permit fluid communication between the supply pipe and the distribution pipe. The body is provided with first valve device by which said fluid communication can be interrupted. The body is provided with an upstream port and a downstream port, respectively upstream and downstream, in use, of the first valve device. The upstream port and said downstream port permitting the first valve device to be by-passed and fluid from the supply pipe to be introduced to the distribution pipe.

Abstract: When a valve body of a coupling member is moving toward a fluid passage closed position, if the valve body becomes inclined, the present invention prevents a sealing ring of the valve body from coming into friction engagement with a conical wall surface of the fluid passage and coming to a stop. The valve body has a valve head provided with a disk-shaped portion, a sealing ring, and a sealing ring support that supports this sealing ring against the valve head; and an angle that a line tangent to a disk-shaped member of the valve head and sealing ring makes with respect to the axis of the valve body is less than or equal to an angle that the conical wall surface, forming the valve seat of the fluid passage, makes with respect to the axis of this fluid passage.

Abstract: A valve for a pressurized canister includes a housing having a central aperture extending therethrough, a first set of external threads, and a second set of external threads. A sealing member is positioned in an axially outward end of the central aperture and is axially moveable. A first spring biases the pin axially outwardly. An axially slidable member is received and axially movable in the central aperture. A second spring biases the axially slidable member outwardly. A threaded member in an aperture in the housing engages the axially slidable member. Each of a plurality of radially moveable members is positioned in an aperture in the housing and is radially moveable between a lip on the aperture and the second spring. An exterior surface of an inner end of the axially slidable member engages and forces each radially moveable member into contact with the lip when the threaded member is tightened.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flanged ball valve device which can be connected, as an integrated compact unit, to a pump at the valve flange end of the device by means of an integral flange and to various types of piping systems at the pipe end of the device by means of a pipe connector attached to the integrated valve housing of the device. The integral flange of the device is compatible with a variety of different sized pump flanges by virtue of a plurality of slotted bolt holes present in the integral flange. The valve handle provided in the present invention for opening and closing the spherical valve ball valve of the device is preferably U-shaped, thereby allowing increased surface area for insulation material of relative thickness to be wrapped around the integrated valve housing without disturbing handle rotation or covering the handle from view.

Abstract: A flange is provided for a valve which extends in a radial direction outwardly from the valve and has a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge is comprised of a series of outer surfaces positioned at or beyond a first radial distance from a center point of the valve, and may be in the form of tabs, and an alternating series of inner surfaces positioned at or within a second radial distance from the valve or flange center point, as intervening portions. At least one of the outer surfaces and inner surfaces may be sized and arranged to supportingly engage a plurality of series of connecting bolts which extend perpendicular to the radial direction, wherein the plurality of series of connecting bolts are arranged on bolt circles of different diameters relative to the valve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic yoke for a pressurized gas reservoir. The yoke comprises an aperture for receiving a stem of the pressurized gas reservoir, the stem having a stem valve selectively operable to permit a flow of pressurized gas through an opening of the stem; a gas passage for alignment with the opening of the stem to accept the flow of pressurized gas; a gas diverting conduit in fluid communication with the gas passage; a movable clamping member within the gas diverting conduit, the movable clamping member having a surface forming a boundary of the conduit, the boundary displaceable by a flow of gas into the conduit to thereby vary the volume of the conduit to thereby engage the clamping member with the stem; and, a release valve in fluid communication with the gas diverting conduit, the release valve selectively operable to permit a flow of gas from the conduit to permit disengagement of the movable clamping member with the stem.

Abstract: A fluid valve of high simplicity in connecting conduits to the input and/or output is disclosed. The valve includes of a body with at least one opening for the input and one for the output. With regards to at least one of the aforementioned openings, the valve is provided with a pipe coupling as an integral part of the body of the valve, which is inserted into a malleable sleeve capable of receiving a portion of the extremity of a tubular conduit. The malleable sleeve can conform around the valve tubular coupling as well as around the tubular conduit in entrance and exit to join the tubular conduit to the inlet or outlet of the valve body.

Abstract: A manifold joining system is provided that allows for adjustment of the relative lineal and angular position of the manifold while still maintaining a fluid seal at the points of connection. The joining system may include elements for securing the relative lineal and angular position of the manifold upon positioning the connection of the manifold as desired.

Abstract: A tapping valve of plastics material for transport and storage containers for liquids, which is constructed as a flap valve or ball valve, includes a valve housing with an inlet connection connectable to an outlet connection of the liquid container and an outlet connection, wherein the outlet connection of the valve body is welded to the male part of a Kamlok coupling for connecting a discharge hose. The valve housing is of a polyethylene of high density and the male part of the Kamlok coupling is of a glass fiber-reinforced polyethylene of high density.

Abstract: An adaptor is provided for connecting a valve to a pipe fitting, wherein the valve and the fitting have different diameters. The adaptor has a first end sized for insertion into the pipe fitting and retention thereby, and a second threaded end for threadably receiving an end of the valve. The adaptor allows a portion of the valve to be recessed within the fitting, and provides a compact, strong connection between the valve and the fitting.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for constructing a regulatable fire fighting water supply line from a continuously pressurized waterline while allowing water to flow freely from said outlet end during its construction.

Abstract: A fluid safety discharge system for a relief valve having an inlet and an outlet includes a bushing frictionally engaging the relief valve outlet. The relief valve outlet is internally threaded for engaging with a threaded device, such as a discharge line. The bushing may contain a separate body and engagement region for use with hard-plumbed discharge lines. Optionally, an adapter may be used for retrofitting the bushing to an existing relief valve.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a filler assembly for dispensing liquid to and from a container capable of storing an indicated liquid. The filler assembly has a portable part and a stationary part cooperating to provide a sealed dispensing means for communicating an indicated liquid from an indicated liquid source to a container and for safely communicating the indicated liquid from the container to another location. The portable part and the stationary part are adapted to sealably mate together and further provide means for preventing misassembly of the two parts. The portable part provides dispensing means capable of communicating the liquid from the stationary part to a remote location. The stationary part is adapted to further sealably mate and communicate with a container capable of storing an indicated liquid.

Abstract: An improved control valve and method of installation thereof is disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the control valve comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a passage leading from the inlet to the outlet through the housing, a control configured to selectively control the flow of material through the housing, and at least one extension associated with the housing for changing a position of the inlet and/or outlet of the valve. One or more embodiments of a method comprise providing a valve having an inlet or outlet which is adjustably positionable with respect to a remaining portion of the valve, changing a position of the inlet and/or outlet of the valve with respect to a remaining portion of the valve, and connecting the inlet and outlet of the valve to inlet and outlet pipes, respectively.

Abstract: An instrument station in the form of a single-piece body is provided that incorporates ports for a flow measuring device or a piping accessory, including a thermometer, a drain valve, an air vent, a pressure or temperature transmitter, or other measuring device. A balancing type valve may be connected to the instrument station to allow the flow to be adjusted. The instrument station has an inner specific diameter and is attached to a pipe with an equal inner diameter. The pipe section typically has a length that is at least the sum of five inner specific diameters of the body of the instrument station.

Abstract: A modular cooling system adapter for coupling to an orifice and applying pressure from a source of pressurized gas. The adapter includes a universal cooling orifice fitting for attaching the device to cooling system orifices of various sizes and configurations. The universal fitting preferably includes a plurality of steps having outer axially extending surfaces disposed at a slight negative angle to a plane parallel to the axial direction. The adapter may include a pressure adapter for coupling to a source of pressurized gas, such that the pressure adapter can be interchanged with other diagnostic tools including a valve assembly, a valve assembly incorporating a temperature probe and gauge and/or a pressure gauge. Additionally, the cooling system adapter is fully modular in that it allows quick disassembly for replacement of components and interchangeability of diagnostic tools.

Abstract: An auxiliary coupler element has been provided for reducing the fluid pressure within a hydraulic circuit. The auxiliary coupler element includes first and second ends which are in fluid communication with each other with the first end of the auxiliary coupler element being adapted to detachably receive a conventional male coupler element of a hydraulic hose extending from a hydraulic cylinder or circuit. A hydraulic fluid reservoir is in communication with the interior of the auxiliary coupler element. An actuator rod threadably extends into the auxiliary coupler element and is threadably moved from a retracted position to an extended position.

Abstract: An un-coated valve (11) is connected between a first and a second pipe component (12, 12a). Each pipe component (12, 12a) includes a length of a pipe (21, 21a) with a flange (22, 22a) that is secured at one end. The valve (11) is positioned between the two pipe components (12, 12a), forming a first and a second sealing connection between the valve (11) and the pipe components (12, 12a). Each sealing connection is made between a valve sealing surface (25, 25a) and the flange (22, 22a) on the respective pipe component (12, 12a).

Abstract: The present invention is a fluid control switch which includes an adapter element for engagement with a switch housing assembly in a fluid control system. The switch housing assembly has a switch orifice surrounded by a switch orifice rim. The adapter element also includes an activation portion in communication with a signal switch, which creates a analog/digital data signal when the activation portion is activated. When the adapter element is engaged with the switch housing assembly, the activation portion of the adapter element extends at least flush with the switch orifice rim of the switch housing assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is a control valve having an adapter element, which is particularly useful as a retrofit for a mechanical flow valve. The adapter element has at least one adapter element fluid inlet and at least one adapter element fluid outlet and is sealingly engaged with and in fluid communication with a flow valve. The flow valve has a flow valve fluid inlet, a flow valve fluid outlet, and a flow valve piston orifice. The adapter element includes a piston orifice plug extension to seal the flow valve piston orifice when the adapter element is engaged with the flow valve. The control valve also includes a plunger mechanism with a plunger element in operable communication with the adapter element fluid outlet. The adapter element is a unitary structure.

Abstract: The present invention is a control valve having an adapter element. The adapter element has at least one adapter element fluid inlet and at least one adapter element fluid outlet and is sealingly engaged with and in fluid communication with a flow valve. The flow valve has a flow valve fluid inlet and a flow valve fluid outlet. The control valve also includes a plunger mechanism sealingly engaged with and in fluid communication with the adapter element. The plunger mechanism has a plunger element in operable communication with the adapter element fluid outlet. The adapter element is a unitary structure.

Abstract: A brake bleed tool includes a pliable plastic tube which sealingly engages a bleed fitting. A bleed wrench coaxially slides along the tool to engage the bleed fitting. The bleed wrench includes a socket end for engaging the bleed fitting at one end and a winged end at the opposite end which is used to loosen and tighten the bleed fitting.

Abstract: A dripless hose bib for connection to a pressurized water source pipe. The dripless hose bib has a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port and a fluid passageway connected between them. The front end of the valve body has an external garden hose thread. A ball valve is positioned in the fluid passageway. An aperture in the top surface of the valve body communicates with the ball valve. A vertically oriented valve stem has its bottom end detachably connected to the ball valve and its top end is connected to a transversely extending lever handle. A valve body plug is screwed into the rear end of the valve body and it in turn has a threaded bore in its rear end that threads onto the pressurized water source pipe.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for providing fluid flow outlets having a flexible upper tubular member, a flexible lower tubular member and a connector for engaging the upper and lower tubular members such that the connector, the upper tubular member and the lower tubular member are in fluid communication with each other. Each of the upper tubular member and the lower tubular member is secured to the connector with at least one crimping fastener. In addition, the connector includes at least one outlet for supplying fluid to an external fluid receiving device. In one arrangement, the connector can include a valve for controlling the flow of fluid through the at least one outlet.

Abstract: A dripless hose bib for connection to a pressurized water source pipe. The dripless hose bib has a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port and a fluid passageway connected between them. The front end of the valve body has an external garden hose thread. A ball valve is positioned in the fluid passageway. An aperture in the top surface of the valve body communicates with the ball valve. A vertically oriented valve stem has its bottom end detachably connected to the ball valve and its top end is connected to a transversely extending lever handle. A valve body plug is screwed into the rear end of the valve body and it in turn has a threaded bore in its rear end that threads onto the pressurized water source pipe.

Abstract: A housing (5) is formed with a cylinder communication bore (6) able to communicate with an interior space of a gas cylinder (1), a gas passage (7) and a joint attaching portion (8). The joint attaching portion (8) is provided with an engaged portion (21). A joint (14) is attached to the joint attaching portion (8). The joint (14) is provided with a connecting portion (16) to which a gas instrument is connected, a communication passage (18), and an engaging portion (19). The connecting portion (16) is opened to provide an instrument communication bore (17). The instrument communication bore (17) communicates with the cylinder communication bore (6) through the communication passage (18) and the gas passage (7) in order. The engaging portion (19) meshes with the engaged portion (21) unseparably.

Abstract: A fluid safety discharge system for a relief valve having an inlet and an outlet includes a bushing frictionally engaging the relief valve outlet. The relief valve outlet is internally threaded for engaging with a threaded device, such as a discharge line. The bushing may contain a separate body and engagement region for use with hard-plumbed discharge lines. Optionally, an adapter may be used for retrofitting the bushing to an existing relief valve.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining an inlet and an outlet, and a passageway for flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet. An attachment member is in removable engagement with the valve body at one of the inlet and the outlet. A pipe coupler is releasably secured to the valve body by the attachment member. The pipe coupler is adapted for attachment to a pipe end by sweating. The pipe coupler defines one, two or three inlets and one outlet. The attachment member is threadedly attached to an internal wall or an external wall of the valve body. The valve assembly is, e.g., a ball valve, a check valve, or a gate valve.

Abstract: A throttle valve body (10, 100), especially for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having a tubular body (16, 116), which comprises at least an outer casing (16A, 116A), an inner casing (16B, 116B), a first end face (16C, 116C) and a second end face (16D, 116D), the inner casing (16B, 116B) of the tubular body (16, 116) forming a flow duct (20, 120) through which a gaseous medium (56, 156), especially air, can flow in a main flow direction (58, 158), a throttle plate (24, 124) swivel-mounted on a throttle shaft (22, 122) being arranged in the flow duct (20, 120), is to have an especially low weight and be manufactured at least partially from standard components. For this purpose the outer casing (16A, 116A) of the tubular housing (16, 116) is at least partially enclosed by a housing (12, 112) made of plastic (14, 114), at least one actuator (30, 130) for the throttle shaft (22, 122) being arranged in the housing (12, 112) and the tubular body (16, 116) being largely composed of metal (18, 118).

Abstract: The invention provides a ball valve excelling in economy owing to the efforts devoted to the reduction of cost, enjoying light weight and high reliability, manifesting high and uniform accuracy, and enabling manufacture of compact finished products having a small interface dimension and provides a method for the production of the ball valve. The ball valve includes a body formed from a pipe having a predetermined length by subjecting opposite terminal parts of the pipe to a plastic processing including flaring and diametrical contraction, the body having at a central position a seat-producing part formed with a stem-inserting hole, a stem inserted into the stem-inserting hole, a ball disposed non-rotatably at a lower terminal of the stem, and a pair of inserting members of an annular shape forced into the body from opposite terminals of the body, opposite terminal faces of the body being compression-formed so that the pair of inserting members receive and support the ball rotatably.

Abstract: A fluent material containing and dispensing apparatus including a hopper having four sidewalls. A tube mounts to one of the sidewalls, and an auger extends from one end of the tube to the opposite end of the hopper, driving material in the hopper through the tube when the auger is rotated. A flexible hose is mounted to the underside of the tube and material in the tube pours into the hose, which can be kinked to slow or stop flow of material. A gap is formed between the outer surfaces of the auger and the tube wall. A radially inwardly extending flange can be mounted to the tube wall to slow the flow of material through the gap. Alternatively, a compressible sleeve can be mounted in the gap between the outer surfaces of the auger and the tube wall extending a substantial length of the tube.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for constructing a regulatable fire fighting water supply line from a continuously pressurized waterline while allowing water to flow freely from said outlet end during its construction.

Abstract: A control apparatus (10) for controlling flow of water through a shower head (21) supplied with water from conventional taps (11,12) through a water outlet (14), the control apparatus (10) including a flow valve (17) connected to the outlet (14) and operating means for the valve in the form of a rigid rod (24) attached to the valve (17) and extending to a position adjacent the taps (11,12). Movement of the rod (24) in opposite directions effects opening and closing of the valve (17). The rod (24) may also carry a cover or shield to cover the taps (11, 12) to prevent their inadvertent operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides in combination with a ball-valve, an improvement comprising a threadless metallic fitting that incorporates both a male portion and a female portion formed as an integral unitary structure extending from at least one end wall of a housing portion of the ball-valve. The threadless metallic fitting includes a sleeve portion having a female interior surface adapted for receiving one of a tube and a pipe section therein and a male exterior surface having at least two distinct cylindrical sections. There is also a driver member having at least two distinct cylindrical sections for engaging the male exterior surface of the sleeve portion for deforming the sleeve portion and concurrently deforming such one of such tube and pipe section engaged within the sleeve portion when the driver member is forced longitudinally along the male exterior surface of the sleeve portion so as to effect an air tight seal between the pipe section and the female interior surface of the fitting.

Abstract: A valve outlet assembly for mounting to a building structure and adapted to interconnect a water supply line to a plumbing fixture or an appliance. The outlet assembly has a housing enclosure, an exterior cover and alignment and mounting assemblies which cooperate with the housing structure. A valve structure is mounted in the housing to a conduit fitting which extends through a housing wall. The valve structure is constructed and arranged to receive a water line extending to the appliance. The housing enclosure has opposing alignment and mounting assemblies which provide for various securement options to position the valve outlet assembly within a building wall.

Abstract: A quick connect fitting is provided for connecting a pressure fluid container to an intake port of a consumer system, such as a fuel cell stack. The fitting includes a solenoid-activated valve for controlling outflow of fluid from the pressure fluid container. The valve is biased to a closed position when no electrical power is supplied to the solenoid. In one embodiment the fitting incorporates a coupling mechanism for removable attachment to the intake part of the consumer system.

Abstract: An improved control valve and method of installation thereof is disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the control valve comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a passage leading from the inlet to the outlet through the housing, a control configured to selectively control the flow of material through the housing, and at least one extension associated with the housing for changing a position of the inlet and/or outlet of the valve. One or more embodiments of a method comprise providing a valve having an inlet or outlet with is adjustably positionable with respect to a remaining portion of the valve, changing a position of the inlet and/or outlet of the valve with respect to a remaining portion of the valve, and connecting the inlet and outlet of the valve to inlet and outlet pipes, respectively.

Abstract: The invention is an improved structure for a pipe joint filter. The pipe joint equips a water-blocking valve on the top, an extruded joint structure with male screw threads on the lateral side, and a ring pipe at the free end of the pipe joint. A washer is laid between the pipe joint and the ring pipe to prevent water leakage. The ring pipe is comprised of a screw nut on the free end of pipe joint and a tightened pipe interlocked at the inner rim of a screw nut. Furthermore, a convex edge is extended from the top of the tightened pipe. From the inner angle of the convex edge heading inward, there is a stopper edge to exactly compress the ring edge of a filtration net against the stopper edge of a tightened pipe for proper fixture of the pipe joint. Thus, a filtration net can be promptly and easily fixed between a pipe joint and a ring pipe to achieve water filtration effect.

Abstract: Valve arrangement, in particular as pulse width modulated expansion valve of a refrigeration system, comprising the following elements: a valve body (1) with a passage opening (5), an armature tube (2) which is inserted into one end of the passage opening (5), an armature (3) which can be moved back and forth in the armature tube (2), a stationary armature core (4) which is inserted into the outwardly lying end of the armature tube (2), a restoring element (22) which is active between the movable armature (3) and the stationary armature core (4), a closure element (18) which is carried by the movable armature (3) and which cooperates with a passage opening (17) for opening and closing the valve arrangement as well as comprising a magnetic coil for actuating the valve arrangement, with a ring space (19) being formed between the armature tube (2) and the movable armature (3), the opening cross-section of which is dimensioned in such a manner that the space (20) which is formed between the movable armature (3) a

Abstract: Plumbing articles made from a thermoplastic resin comprising a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) and a poly(aryl ether sulfone) comprising bisphenol A residues.

Abstract: A compressed gas regulator for use in the medical, emergency and home health care fields is disclosed. The regulator includes a body having a rectangular aperture for receiving an industry standard post valve typically found on a high pressure gas tank. The regulator includes a mechanical attachment device for securing the regulator to the post valve. The mechanical attachment device, or knob, is cylindrical in cross-section and is hollow so that it may receive a portion of the regulator therein. The outer periphery of the knob includes a knurl pattern to aid in gripping the knob. The knob includes a threaded rod extending axially along the hollow interior of the knob. The threaded rod engages mating threads in a threaded aperture of the regulator body. Rotating the fastener urges the regulator into contact with the post valve, and a valve seat on the regulator provide a gas seal between the regulator and the post valve.

Abstract: A coupling for a fluid delivery pipe, the coupling having a housing with an inlet, outlet and interconnecting passage, a valve actuating means including an elongate member which extends to an inlet end of the housing and an external locking means for securing to the coupling the fluid delivery pipe, wherein in use when the coupling is secured to the fluid delivery pipe by the locking means the valve actuating means is operable to force the elongate member into contact with a valve assembly of the fluid delivery pipe to force the valve assembly to open and allow passage of fluid into the inlet and out through the outlet.

Abstract: A cementing head is provided for introduction and separation of fluids in a well. The cementing head comprises a plug container having upper and lower fluid inlets oriented tangent to the bore of the plug container. The upper inlet is located below the upper end of the plug so that a compact manifold can be used therewith. The compact manifold includes first and second discharge tees which may be connected by a one-piece coupling such that rotation of the coupling in one direction causes the discharge tees to seal against a spacer therebetween and rotation in a second direction causes the discharge tees to move apart from one another. A coupling for quick coupling of the plug container to a casing collar is also provided. The coupling apparatus comprises a locking clamp having pivotally connected arcuate clamp portions. Each arcuate clamp portion engages a lower end of a casing collar. A threaded adjustment is provided for increasing an initial compression of a seal against the upper end of the casing collar.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure/flow rate control valve comprising a valve-opening/closing section having a valve plug which is installed with an elastic member having a substantially tapered cross section at one end, a stem which is displaceable integrally with the valve plug and which is installed with a packing disposed between a pair of disk sections separated from each other by a predetermined spacing distance, and a spring member which is fastened to one end of the stem, for seating the valve plug on an annular projection in accordance with the action of resilient force.

Abstract: The present invention provides in combination with a ball-valve, an improvement comprising a threadless metallic fitting that incorporates both a male portion and a female portion formed as an integral unitary structure extending from at least one end wall of a housing portion of the ball-valve. The threadless metallic fitting includes a sleeve portion having a female interior surface adapted for receiving one of a tube and a pipe section therein and a male exterior surface having at least two distinct cylindrical sections. There is also a driver member having at least two distinct cylindrical sections for engaging the male exterior surface of the sleeve portion for deforming the sleeve portion and concurrently deforming such one of such tube and pipe section engaged within the sleeve portion when the driver member is forced longitudinally along the male exterior surface of the sleeve portion so as to effect an air tight seal between the pipe section and the female interior surface of the fitting.

Abstract: An improved ball valve assembly is provided for use on firefighting equipment and other applications. The ball valve assembly includes an improved seal assembly which includes both a load bearing seal element and a soft elastomeric seal element. Both seal elements are held in place by a seat member which is accommodated in a recess provided on the inside surface of the seat housing or valve body. The load bearing seal member provides support for the ball element and serves to wipe or remove debris from the ball element before the ball element engages the soft elastomer seal. As a result, the load bearing seal member removes the stress normally imparted to soft elastomer seals utilized in ball valve assemblies. Further, a lubrication fitting and passageways are provided which enable lubricant to be communicated through the housing and through the seal assembly to the ball element.

Abstract: A compressed gas regulator with integral flow meter is disclosed. The regulator includes pressure reducing section and a flow control section as well as, a Bourdon tube gauge disposed within the protective surround of the regulator body to prevent physical damage to the gauge. The Bourdon tube is mounted on a gauge adapter that provides for rotation of the tube within the regulator body, yet maintaining a gas seal with the high pressure gas supply. The gauge adapter provides a means for fluidly communicating the high pressure level to the Bouldon tube, yet allowing rotation of the Bourdon tube for zeroing and calibration purposes. An indicator ring, also disposed within the regulator body, is mounted on the Bourdon tube so that the pressure level is readily ascertained by viewing the indicator ring through an aperture in the regulator body.

Abstract: There is described herein an apparatus for charging a fluid line through a coupler such as a penetrator. The apparatus comprises a body formed from a sidewall defining a bore positioned along the longitudinal axis and extending therethrough. The first end of the body forms a substantially flat face. There is a stem positioned within the bore of the body and being movably mounted in the body for movement from a first position to a second position with respect to the body. There is a valve means attached to the apparatus for filling the body with hydraulic fluid. The substantially flat face of the body is fastened to a coupler. There is also an adjustment means attached to the stem for adjusting the position of the stem within the body. A method for charging a downhole hydraulic system is also described. There is also a method for installing a tubing hanger having a production string depending therefrom in a subsea wellhead while maintaining a hydraulically actuated downhole valve in an open position.

Abstract: A service port connector for connecting to a service port of a pressurized system is described. The connector includes a valve opening member for opening a valve within the port. The position of the valve opening member within the connector is adjustable. The adjustable valve opening member allows the valve in the service port to be opened fully by the connector over a range of valve positions within the port. The connector can attach to a service device for servicing the pressurized system. The system can be an air conditioning or refrigeration system.