Abstract: A dredge head assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes: a shroud having a generally open bottom end and a top end; a screen structure covering the generally open bottom end of the shroud; a suction pipe with a first end connected to the top end of the shroud and a second end configured to be operatively connected with a pump which induces suction; a handle connected to and extending from the shroud and having at least one grasping portion; and one or more vacuum relief valve assemblies, each comprising a valve, at least one opening configured to be in communication with water, and an actuation mechanism positioned to be accessible to a diver. Dredging systems and methods of dredging are also disclosed.

Abstract: An air gasper (air) for a vehicle includes an air inlet (26), a first housing (24) disposable through a panel in the vehicle (12), the first housing (24) being connected to the air inlet (26), a second housing (70) disposed within the first housing (24), an air outlet (72) disposed within the second housing (70), downstream of the air inlet (26), and a first mechanism (102, 70) connected between the first housing (24) and the second housing (70). The first mechanism (102, 70) permits the second housing (70) to be stowed within the first housing (24) in a stowed position and also permits the second housing (70) to extend outwardly from the first housing (24) in a deployed position.

Abstract: A highflow air coupling system is provided. The highflow air coupling system has a valve chamber housing having a plurality of openings including a user serviceable port and a reversible air flow valve. The interior of the valve chamber housing has a multi-tiered main valve with multiple large holes located on multiple levels. A unique exterior grip of the housing allows for easy grasping of the housing chamber. The device and system are especially suitable for use with, for example, inflating tires, especially in a military environment.

Abstract: An ambulatory drug infusion system includes a disposable ambulatory infusion pump and a flow regulator for regulating flow of the drug supplied from the disposable ambulatory infusion pump. The flow regulator includes a cylinder assembly of first, second and third cylinders arranged coaxially. The flow regulator includes a continuous spiral or helical liquid-flow channel formed between the first cylinder and the second cylinder fitted into the first cylinder. The regulator includes bypass through-holes in communication with the spiral or helical channel and formed in the second cylinder. The regulator further includes liquid-flow passages formed between the second cylinder and the third cylinder fitted into the second cylinder. The through-holes are in communication with the passages, respectively. One of the passages can be selected to choose a predetermined flow rate. The regulator further includes a diaphragm valve which can regulate fluid communication between the spiral liquid-flow channel and an outlet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a fill valve for use in a livewell of a boat. The fill valve includes an intake and a valve housing coupled to the intake. The valve housing includes a rounded half-sphere shaped front wall coupled to a substantially flat back wall. The front wall includes one or more inlet openings in fluid communication with the intake. The fill valve also includes a valve switch positioned in the valve housing to switch between a first position allowing fluid communication between the inlet openings and the intake and a second position providing a substantially liquid-tight seal between the inlet openings and the intake.

Abstract: A sleeve valve including a permanent end position and comprising an inner sleeve concentrically disposed within an outer sleeve comprising at least one radially facing outer opening and an operating range defined by an open position in which the inner sleeve does not block the outer opening, and a closed position in which the inner sleeve blocks the outer opening. The inner sleeve is axially displaceable or rotatable within the outer sleeve to provide an operating range in the longitudinal direction or an operating range in the form of an angle. At least one plastically deformable locking area of one the inner or outer sleeve is adapted for being radially deformed into a locking groove of the other sleeve when the inner sleeve is moved outside of the operating range.

Abstract: A device is provided for deflating or inflating an item using a vacuum source including a receiving member including an outer open-ended cup with a partial bottom, the bottom including a central aperture, and an outer frustoconical portion extending from the central aperture; an air-flow adjusting member including an inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion, an inner frustoconical portion extending from the inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion; a tip member; and means for removably coupling the tip member to the air-flow adjusting member.

Abstract: A system includes a portable liquid container having at least two chambers for containing at least two liquids separate and an apparatus having at least two separate input tubes configured for drawing liquid from the chambers. At least two separate output tubes are configured for passing at least two separate liquids to a user's mouth. A valve assembly includes a lower portion having at least two input connectors each joined to a one of the input tubes. An upper portion has at least two output connectors each joined to a one of the output tubes. An adjustable valve portion determines proportions of liquids in the separate chambers that are passed to the user's mouth where the liquids remain separate until reaching the user's mouth, and where liquids drawn back down the input tubes and the output tubes into the chambers remain substantially separated.

Abstract: A rotary flow valve apparatus and associated systems and methods, comprising: a front plate (11) comprising a plurality of fluid entry ports (14) running therethrough; a rear plate (12) comprising one central fluid exit port (30) running through a substantial center thereof and P peripheral fluid exit ports (31-36) running through a substantially circumferential periphery thereof; P flow selector bars (91) integrally connecting the front plate (11) with the rear plate (12) and fixing the front plate relative to the rear plate; P inter-bar flow channels (92) defined between rotationally-adjacent pairs of the flow selector bars (91); and a selector cylinder (13) seated over and freely and continuously rotatable around the flow selector bars and relative to the front and rear plates. There are twice as many entry ports (14) as peripheral exit ports (31-36).

Abstract: A system includes a portable liquid container having at least two chambers for containing at least two liquids separate and an apparatus having at least two separate input tubes configured for drawing liquid from the chambers. At least two separate output tubes are configured for passing at least two separate liquids to a user's mouth. A valve assembly includes a lower portion having at least two input connectors each joined to a one of the input tubes. An upper portion has at least two output connectors each joined to a one of the output tubes. An adjustable valve portion determines proportions of liquids in the separate chambers that are passed to the user's mouth where the liquids remain separate until reaching the user's mouth, and where liquids drawn back down the input tubes and the output tubes into the chambers remain substantially separated.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a rotationally activated downhole well valve for connection in a tubing string is disclosed that can be repeatedly opened and closed selectively to place the tubing string in communication with the annulus. The valve is moved between the closed position and the open position by rotating the string in the first direction.

Abstract: A rotatable vent assembly system for areas where breathable airflow is required is disclosed herein. The rotatable vent assembly system improves airflow in any structure where breathable airflow may be a concern, including but not limited to air vacuum vaults, valve vaults, water tanks, pressure reducing valve units, or other confined structures. The rotatable vent assembly system helps reduce frost accumulation within riser pipes during winter months and improves breathable air within confined spaces. By reducing the accumulation of frost, the potential for pipe breakage is reduced, also reducing maintenance and replacement costs to municipalities and property owners for burst pipes. Rotating the vent control component at the top of a riser pipe connected to a pipe system controls the flow of breathable air by increasing or reducing airflow within the pipe system.

Abstract: A device is provided for deflating or inflating an item using a vacuum source including a receiving member including an outer open-ended cup with a partial bottom, the bottom including a central aperture, and an outer frustoconical portion extending from the central aperture; an air-flow adjusting member including an inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion, an inner frustoconical portion extending from the inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion; a tip member; and means for removably coupling the tip member to the air-flow adjusting member.

Abstract: A system includes a portable liquid container having at least two chambers for containing at least two liquids separate and an apparatus having at least two separate input tubes configured for drawing liquid from the chambers. At least two separate output tubes are configured for passing at least two separate liquids to a user's mouth. A valve assembly includes a lower portion having at least two input connectors each joined to a one of the input tubes. An upper portion has at least two output connectors each joined to a one of the output tubes. An adjustable valve portion determines proportions of liquids in the separate chambers that are passed to the user's mouth where the liquids remain separate until reaching the user's mouth, and where liquids drawn back down the input tubes and the output tubes into the chambers remain substantially separated.

Abstract: A method and means of minimizing the effect of elastic valve recoil in impact applications, such as percussive drilling, where sliding spool valves used inside the percussive device are subject to poor positioning control due to elastic recoil effects experienced when the valve impacts a stroke limiting surface. The improved valve design reduces the reflected velocity of the valve by using either an energy damping material, or a valve assembly with internal damping built-in, to dissipate the compression stress wave produced during impact.

Abstract: The present invention provides an airflow control mechanism comprising a conduit for air having an inlet located at a first end thereof and an outlet located at a second end thereof; a first opening formed in a side of said conduit and able to provide a secondary inlet thereto; a movable collar at least partially surrounding said conduit at a location alignable with said first opening, such that said collar is able to at least partially occlude said first opening; further comprising a second opening beside the first opening as part of the secondary inlet, wherein the collar is also alignable with the second opening, such that the collar is able to at least partially occlude the second opening at the same time as the first opening.

Abstract: A well tubing valve is described, having a substantially tubular body connected in a tubular string and a rotational valve member having at least one aperture. The valve member, which may be a sleeve having a part spherical surface, is rotationally moveable relative to the body to align and misalign the aperture in the valve member with a port in the body. The valve member is actuable to rotate relative to the body in a single direction, and moves from the open position to a closed position and back by rotation in the same sense. In an alternative embodiment, two such valves members are provided and each valve member is actuable from a common control line to at least three operating positions, to. incrementally adjust flow through the ports. Methods of operation are also described.

Abstract: A modular rotary union and method of fabricating the same. The modular rotary union includes a housing and a rotor. The rotor includes a shaft portion rotatably supported in an axial bore of the housing. The rotor further includes a head portion secured to one end of said shaft portion. The shaft portion is selected from a quantity of shafts of a predetermined size and of a predetermined number of ports machined from a first quantity of material. The head portion is selected from a quantity of heads of a predetermined type, size, number of ports and port type machined from a second quantity of material.

Abstract: A variable radial flow rate control valve including a body forming a bore along the longitudinal axis thereof for transporting a fluid through the body, a fixed choke member fixedly positioned about the bore, the fixed choke member forming a fixed aperture, a rotational choke member rotationally positioned about the bore, the rotational choke member forming a rotational aperture radially corresponding to the fixed aperture, wherein a fluid passage is formed radially between the bore and the exterior of the body when the corresponding apertures overlap. The rotational choke member is rotatably, but not axially, moveable in relation to the fixed choke member between variable radial flow rate positions.

Abstract: A drain valve allows liquid to flow into or out of a liquid-container product by use of a restriction cap having a control ring that twists in and out of a base ring in order to control the flow. The restriction cap has a flow valve, having a top, apertures, and a base, and a control ring, having a top, base, center aperture, and protrusions. The control ring is sealed against the flow valve top by an O-ring when the drain valve is closed and is also sealed against the side of the flow valve. As the control ring is twisted into the base ring, control ring protrusions twist within channels inside the base ring and a piston valve is depressed, allowing liquid to flow. As the control ring is twisted out of the base ring, the control ring base blocks the flow apertures, preventing liquid from flowing.

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. The drain valve may include a notch formed on the valve body to serve as a break-away point to permit the valve to break under certain conditions.

Abstract: A variable radial flow rate control valve including a body forming a bore along the longitudinal axis thereof for transporting a fluid through the body, a fixed choke member fixedly positioned about the bore, the fixed choke member forming a fixed aperture, a rotational choke member rotationally positioned about the bore, the rotational choke member forming a rotational aperture radially corresponding to the fixed aperture, wherein a fluid passage is formed radially between the bore and the exterior of the body when the corresponding apertures overlap. The rotational choke member is rotatably, but not axially, moveable in relation to the fixed choke member between variable radial flow rate positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to pipeline accessories and can be used for working medium flow control in pipelines in particular the pipelines having a high pressure and flow rate of working fluid. Technical result is achieved due to the fact, that the inventive valve comprises a body provided with inlet and outlet holes, a valve seat, a closure, connected to a drive and seal assemblies, where the body comprises a cylindrical insert and the closure is embodied in the form of a hollow sleeve consisted of two coupled cylindrical parts, the external diameter of the part thereof contacting the body constituting 0.9-1.1 of the internal diameter of the part thereof contacting the insert. Said invention makes it possible to reduce the forces for moving the closure and increase the stable operation of the valve. The inventive valve is characterized with respect to existing valves in that it ensures the stability of operational characteristics at any pressure of the medium.

Abstract: In a direct injection type automatic sampler, a sampling needle having a liquid sample collected from a sample vessel by using suction force of a pump is inserted into an injection port. Then, a flow path-switching valve is rotated to switch a flow path to make a flow of mobile phase liquid pass through a loop to thereby introduce the collected sample into a column. The injection port is directly incorporated in the flow path-switching valve.

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, an o-ring and a cap. In another exemplary embodiment, the drain valve includes a valve body, an o-ring, a cap retainer and a cap. 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 push-pull or a twist-and-pull cap feature to manipulate the valve; however, the drain cap remains on the drain valve and therefore cannot be lost or misplaced. Moreover, the drain valve includes a drain cap that is rotatable to direct the fluid flow out the valve and also provides an easy grip for opening and closing the valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for regulating flow of fluid received from a fluid source has an inner cylinder with inlet and outlet apertures, and an outer cylinder that also has inlet and outlet apertures. The inner cylinder is nested within the outer cylinder and rotatable with respect to the outer cylinder to control an amount of registration of the outlet apertures of the inner and outer cylinders to regulate flow of fluid through the apparatus. A motor is coupled to the inner cylinder by an axially symmetrical motor output shaft and mating recess of the inner cylinder, with crush ribs to eliminate axial play. The motor mounting arrangement is configured to mount the motor to the outer cylinder such that the motor floats within the motor mounting arrangement.

Abstract: An in-line water shut-off valve is provided including a tailpipe which is attached to a main water line in order to form a “T” or 90° “L” which protrudes from the wall of the building and upon which is attached a cap which is threadably and rotatably attached and includes a plug therein so that upon rotation into a closed position, the plug will block the through flow bore of the tailpipe. After the installation of fixtures, the water supply line of the fixture may be threadingly attached to an outlet of the cap and the cap rotated 180 degrees to open the valve in order to allow for the flow of water; without the need of cutting off and replacing caps, soldering additional caps or valves or turning off the main water supply.

Abstract: A sleeve valve for fluid flow between a hydrocarbon reservoir and a well including a fixed outer sleeve with openings and a movable inner sleeve with openings which can be aligned and misaligned with the outer sleeve openings in order to admit or shut off the fluid flow. The outer sleeve opening is provided with a movable sealing element that has a through-going radial opening adapted to rest around the opening in the inner sleeve, and a tension element presses the sealing element against the inner sleeve. A portion of the side face of the sealing element forms a pressure face which under the effect of pressure in a pressure chamber presses the sealing element against the inner sleeve. The pressure chamber is via at least one connection connected to at least one pressure source whereby pressure propagation from the pressure source to the pressure chamber causes the sealing element to be pressed even more against the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A sleeve valve device for fluid flow between a hydrocarbon reservoir and a well in the hydrocarbon reservoir comprises a fixed outer sleeve (1) and an inner sleeve (2) which is rotatable in order to bring apertures (3, 4) in the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve into and out of correspondence with each other, for adjustment of the fluid flow through the apertures. The inner sleeve comprises at least one external bulb (5) with a surface (6) which, in an unassembled, unloaded condition of the outer sleeve (1) and the inner sleeve (2), is at a distance (11) from the inner sleeve's centre line (9) which is greater than the outer sleeve's internal radius (r2).

Abstract: A suction valve for water bag, includes a mounting block fastened to the water outlet tube of a collapsible water bag and adapted for guiding water out of the water outlet tube, a rotary valve block coupled to the mounting block for free rotation between a first position where the valve block closes the water passage through the mounting block and a second position where the valve block opens the water passage through the mounting block a flexible suction nozzle threaded onto a tubular front screw rod of the rotary valve block for enabling the user to suck when the valve block rotated to the second position, and a hygienic cap adapted for protecting the flexible suction nozzle.

Abstract: A fluid coupling valve assembly includes a coupler connected with a closure. The closure includes a closure valve rotatably connected with a closure body. The closure valve is actuatable to open/close the closure to allow/prevent fluid dispensing. The coupler is connected to the closure to transmit fluids to a fluid system.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a combination air vent/probe port includes an outer body adapted to couple to a conduit, the outer body formed with a longitudinal bore defining an inner wall, the longitudinal bore having a seating surface. The combination air vent/probe port also includes an inner sleeve adapted to adjustably engage the outer body, the inner sleeve having an outer diameter and formed with an inner chamber. Furthermore, a resilient member is disposed within the inner chamber, the resilient member operable to allow a probe to be inserted therethrough when the inner sleeve is adjustably engaged with the outer body and an end of the inner sleeve is engaged with the seating surface.

Abstract: A method of use and apparatus for a quick connect coupling in a fluid system as disclosed herein. The quick connect coupling includes a female coupling assembly and a male coupling assembly. The female coupling assembly includes a female cone housing nestable with a female cone. At least one female flow hole is formed in each of the female cone housing and female cone. The male coupling assembly has a male cone housing nestable with a male cone. At least one male flow hole is formed in each of the male cone housing, and the male cone. The at least one female flow hole rotatably misaligns to seal in a manner that fluid is contained from leaking past the female coupling assembly. The at least one male flow hole rotatably misaligns to seal in a manner that fluid is contained from leaking past the male coupling assembly. The male coupling assembly is removably rotatably insertable into the female cone.

Abstract: A fluid coupling for dispensing fluids, suitable for connecting a fitment disposed within a fluid source to a fluid receiving member. The fluid coupling includes a housing that defines a central passage between front and back openings and a first flow passage between the back and a side openings. A lever actuator is rotatably mounted on the housing to open/close the first flow passage. A poppet member is disposed within the central passage to define a second flow passage. The poppet member is actuatable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration to close/open the second flow passage. The housing, the poppet member and the lever actuator are each one-piece integrally molded device.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a pneumatic drive, particularly a pneumatic drive of a medical or dental instrument, for example, a handpiece or angle piece, which delivers its energy by vibration and in which the vibrations are produced by a pneumatic drive, wherein an air flow is controlled by having an air supply line and an air discharge line end at a distance from each other at a surface and by providing a counter-surface which is movable relative to the surface and, which, in dependence of its position relative to the surface, forms a flow path with a defined flow resistance between the air supply line and the air discharge line.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for filtering fluid comprises a housing and a valve arrangement. The housing includes an inlet, an outlet, and a draining aperture. The valve arrangement is constructed and arranged to move between a closed position and an open position without the use of threads. The closed position prevents evacuation of fluid from the housing through the draining aperture, and the open position permits evacuation of fluid from the housing through the draining aperture. One valve arrangement may include a pair of ports and a pair of air vents. The valve is actuated by aligning the ports and air vents on a sliding sealing surface. An indicator arrangement including a float and a clear window is provided to give the user a visual indication of the level of water within the filter. Methods for using the constructions herein are provided.

Abstract: A Sleeve Valve for regulating the water level in ponds, lagoons and other wetlands which includes an outer tubular section of plastic pipe with a plurality of vertically spaced openings and an inner tubular section of plastic pipe that is disposed telescopically within, and rotatable relative to, the outer tubular pipe. This inner tubular pipe includes a plurality of vertically spaced openings that are positionally staggered about a circumference and arranged for selective alignment with one of the openings in the outer pipe. Each of the openings in the outer pipe are sealed against the outer wall of the inner pipe until rotation of the inner pipe causes alignment of a selected opening in the outer pipe with a corresponding opening in the inner pipe, thereby allowing water to pass only through such corresponding aligned openings. The water level is regulated by selecting and aligning corresponding openings in the outer and inner pipes at the water level desired.

Abstract: A safety relief valve assembly for use in a fluid displacement apparatus of an automotive air conditioning system includes a valve mechanism which releases gas when the pressure in the fluid displacement apparatus increases above a predetermined pressure level. A control device is detachably mounted on the valve mechanism to direct the flow of the gas in a predetermined direction. An elastic member is forcibly disposed between the valve mechanism and the control device. The elastic member has a groove facing the valve mechanism. The groove and the valve mechanism collectively form a passage for directing excessively pressurized gas away from the hot components in the vehicle engine compartment.

Abstract: A valve has an elongated body open-ended, with a bore with a center line extending from one end of the body to the other. The bore is interrupted by a fluid tight partition, on both sides of which, ports extend through the wall of the body. An elliptical seat is formed on the outer surface of the body between the ports, the seat or channel being diagonal as viewed in side elevation with respect to the bore center line. A sleeve is rotatably mounted on the body. The sleeve has a smoothly cylindrical bore extending from an inlet end to a diagonal, radially outwardly extending annular shelf, between the first cylindrical bore and a second bore that is radially larger than the first bore. Channel-defining ribs extend parallel to the center line, from the shelf to a point short of the outlet end of the sleeve. The ribs have a radially inner face formed on the same radius as or slightly larger radius than the first bore.

Abstract: A plug assembly (2) which can be used in a drain, sink or bath (5). The plug (2) is of the pop up type being spring biassed into an open position. The plug (2) includes inter-engaging means for engagement of the plug (2) with a waste pipe (3) and means to permit the movement of the plug (2) relative to the pipe (3), both of which are circumferentially situated so that there is no impediment to fluid moving through the plug (2) and into the pipe (3). The means to bias the plug (2) to the open position includes a spring (18) which is arranged between the exterior of the plug (2) side and the interior of the waste pipe (3), and shoulders (6, 19) formed in each, such that said fluid flowing through the pipe (3) does not contact the spring (18). The plug (2) can be manually operated or operated remotely.

Abstract: A bypass air valve is provided which includes a liner, a strap, apparatus for biasing the strap into contact with the liner, a selective actuator, and apparatus for passage of bypass air. To open and close the valve, the selective actuator unwraps a segment of the strap from the liner before the strap is translated a distance around the circumference of the liner. The biasing apparatus biases the strap back into contact with the liner.

Abstract: A magnetic control-type flow control valve includes a driven magnet ring disposed rotatably in a metal tube unit, a rotatable circular valve piece connected to a bottom end of the driven magnet ring and formed with first openings, a stationary circular valve piece secured in the metal tube unit and in tight contact with the rotatable valve piece, and a driving magnet ring sleeved on the metal tube unit and rotatable to rotate the driven magnet ring therewith so as to rotate correspondingly the rotatable valve piece in order to cover selectively second openings formed in the stationary valve piece.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling fluid flow to a tube connected to the assembly by shifting of a sleeve mounted on the assembly. When the sleeve is shifted into a shutoff position, a fluid path through the assembly is completely occluded by a closure element in the sleeve. As the sleeve is rotated away from its shutoff position, the fluid path is gradually opened.

Abstract: A valve stem and body combination for flow control in fluid delivery systems for biomedical applications. The valve body includes a smaller conduit that can be aligned with an exit port in the valve stem to achieve a flow-through mode of operation. The flow through the stopcock is controlled by axially turning the valve stem within the valve body, thus making the stopcock streamline in operation. A dead stop combination is provided for assuring an open and closed state of the stopcock. In addition, the valve stem and body can be marked to assist the user in aligning the exit port and smaller conduit.

Abstract: A nozzle shut-off valve for the plastication system of an injection molding machine. The valve includes a cylindrical body member that has axially spaced inlet and outlet passageways. Inclined passageways that extend from the inlet and outlet passageways to the outer surface of the body member to terminate in spaced openings on the periphery of the inner body member. A tubular outer member is provided with at least one recess or depression on its inner surface, the recess having a length sufficient to provide communication between a pair of the spaced peripheral openings in the inner body member when the recess is positioned in overlying relationship with the respective openings. Rotation or translation of the tubular outer member relative to the inner body member shifts the recess out of registration with the respective peripheral openings, to thereby prevent flow of material through the valve.

Abstract: A misting head assembly including a cylindrical rotor having a chordal flat, a center post having a flow passage, a swivel arm having a tubular portion with a radial through opening mounted for swiveling about the rotor and a connecting portion. The swivel arm connecting portion is adapted for removable mounting of a spray nozzle thereto. The rotor flat defines with the center post housing portion and swivel arm tubular portion a longitudinal flow passage for conducting water from the center post to the swivel arm opening to be sprayed outwardly therefrom through the nozzle when the swivel arm is aligned with the chordal flat of the rotor. In one embodiment, seals are provided for sealingly preventing flow of water from the longitudinal flow passage when the swivel arm is swung from alignment with the chordal flat. An indicium is provided on one end of the rotor for indicating the open position of the nozzle.

Abstract: A faucet valve to be used with a water knob to control the flow of faucet water. The faucet valve contains a valve body, a valve case, and an insert. A sealing cap is disposed to contact with the inner side of a hollow portion of the insert so that the flow of water can be controlled by the relative position of an outlet on the valve case with respect to the sealing cap. The faucet valve can be used with any type of water knob.

Abstract: A metering regulator for air tools which includes a ported sleeve adjustable to control the volume of air flowing therethrough while simultaneously controlling the shut-off pressure of the air tool by adjusting the biasing force exerted on a differential pressure actuated pressure regulating member.

Abstract: A male fluid control member for controlling aspiration flow is insertable in a standard female receptacle having an interior cylindrical recess including a vent line leading to the recess. The male member includes an open end intruding into the recess in the female receptacle and filled by a protruding resilient gasket having a central orifice. The end recess is in communication with an interior chamber that extends along the aspiration fluid flow path, but is sealed therefrom by a hydrophobic membrane of substantial cross-sectional area. In operating position the orifice in the gasket in the male member is aligned with the vent line and the gasket and membrane seal the conduit thus formed from external sources of contamination. The opening in the gasket diverges in the direction toward the membrane which, together with the interior chamber, has a substantial cross-section.

Abstract: A nozzle for a sprayer having a spray body, including a nozzle body formed with a delivery hole communicating with the spray body, a sealing member fitted around the nozzle body axially rearwardly of the delivery hole, and a cap member axially retractably mounted on the nozzle body and formed, at its front face and at its outer periphery, with a spray opening and a discharge opening, respectively. A cover member with a central outlet hole is mounted on the cap member.