Abstract: A composite sealing unit for sealing between moving parts in a valve is disclosed. The sealing unit has a sealing portion that interfaces with the moving parts and is adapted to isolate a reinforcing portion from media within the valve. The reinforcing portion, which can be encapsulated within the sealing unit, is operative to enhance the resiliency of the sealing unit.

Abstract: A check valve cartridge for a fluid pump, the check valve cartridge including: a valve seat; a flap valve member seated on the valve seat, the flap member having a first portion movable toward and away from the valve seat; a bumper seated on the flap member, said bumper member for biasing the first portion of the flap valve member toward the valve seat. The check valve cartridge also including a stop member located on the bumper, between the stop member and the flap member; and fastening means for joining the base, flap member, bumper, and stop member to form the integral valve cartridge. The check valve cartridge is seated in a recess formed in the pump housing and is located between the pump housing and a flow manifold.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inversion-resistant tide gate valve comprising a generally tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, the sleeve having an upstream fluid inlet end region adapted to be affixed to an effluent conduit and a downstream fluid outlet region, the downstream fluid outlet region of the sleeve being integrally formed with a longitudinally-extending trough, where the trough is formed of an integral bottom wall and an integral pair of side walls. A disc is affixed along a first portion of its periphery with a flexible member to the downstream fluid outlet region of the sleeve, and a second portion of the periphery of the disc opposite the first portion rests within the trough on the bottom wall of the trough.

Abstract: A thermostat includes a valve movable from a closed position to an open position to permit fluid flow through a conduit in an engine. The valve is formed to include a vent opening defined by a wall. The thermostat also includes an actuator for selectively opening and closing the valve, an elastomeric material located on the valve covering the wall defining the vent opening, and a jiggle pin located in the vent opening.

Abstract: A movable valve member is disposed within a first stage regulator within a regulator body for receipt of pressurized gas. The movable valve member is formed of a metal having an enlarged head and an attached stem with a shoulder integral with the stem adjacent the enlarged head. Surrounding the head and extending peripherally is an elastomeric or plastic material. A support washer is pressed over the shoulder against the plastic molded surface and is frictionally engaged to support the elastomeric or plastic material. A process for making the movable valve member is also provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, water regulation assemblies disposed in the water supply path of conventional fixtures are modified to include a pressure relief assembly which permits release of water under elevated pressures. A normal shut-off seal included in the water regulation assembly is modified to release water in response to elevated pressure even when the seal is placed in a shut-off position. This permits relief of elevated pressure in water supply lines which might otherwise produce a burst event within the water supply lines. Preferred modified shut-off seals include a washer having soft portions which deform to permit pressure relief by release of water past the shut-off seal in response to elevated pressure and a gasket including a region of reduced thickness which deforms in response to elevated water supply pressure thereby releasing water into the socket and relieving water supply line pressure.

Abstract: A check valve or backflow preventer has a valve mechanism mounted to a valve cover for removal and replacement as a unit. The valve clapper is resiliently supported to accommodate variations in tolerance. The valve seat is removably secured within the valve body by compression of a resilient seal ring to engage opposed walls of the seat and body. A spring pretensioning member facilitates safe replacement and removal of the valve mechanism.

Abstract: Imperviousness system composed of a metallic toric joint (9) compressed between two bearings (27, 28) which together form an acute angle (.alpha.) so as to produce a sliding and polishing of the skin of the joint and reduce the local levellings which would compromise the imperviousness capacity of the joint on each closing operation.

Abstract: A throttle device having a throttle-flap connection piece which is produced from plastic. For an efficient production of the throttle-flap connection piece form plastic in the plastic injection-molding technique, it is necessary to avoid undesirable shrinkage in the pivoting region of the throttle flap and to seal off the bearing arrangements against penetrating plastic during the injection operation. The throttle device includes an annular insertion part which is arranged in the pivoting region of the throttle flap and which, connected to the bearing arrangements is embedded into the throttle-flap connection piece made form plastic, in order to protect the bearing arrangement against penetrating plastic. The injected-round insertion part is suitable for throttle devices which are made from plastic and which are provided for mixture-compressing spark-ignition or air-compressing auto-ignition internal-combustion engines.

Abstract: A gate valve sealing unit includes first and second annular seal members that are attached to a main body structure within a passageway that receives and is selectively occluded by a gate. The first and second seal members include first and second rigid mounting hubs to which are mounted first and second annular elastomer sleeves, respectively. Each elastomer sleeve has a continuous lip section and plural axially spaced cavities, the lip sections of the first and second sleeves engaging peripheral margins on opposite sides of the gate when it occludes the passageway and engaging each other otherwise. The first and second mounting hubs include axially outward radial flanges that extend from the respective first and second sides of the main body structure.

Abstract: A spray element for use with a mold sprayer of the type used to spray a mold prior to or between cycles of a manufacturing operation such as die-casting, drop forging or other operations involving the working of metals. The spray element includes a valve body having an internal elastic pretension. The valve body may be positioned in either an open or closed position in relation to a valve seat. A control pressure is applied, through a separate feed line, to the valve body to open and close the valve by forcing the valve body against or away from the valve seat. The spray element also includes a feed line supplying working air which cooperates with an atomizer attached to a feed line supplying a working medium to the atomizer to atomize the working medium when the valve body is actuated.

Abstract: A polymer composite reed for a reed valve is provided, wherein the reed has improved mechanical properties as a result of its construction and is highly resistant to chemical and thermal attack. The improved mechanical properties of the reed are primarily due to the reed being reinforced with two plies of fabric having a harness satin weave, which provides the reed with a flexural modulus that is substantially greater in one direction of the reed. The chemical and thermal properties are primarily due to the semicrystalline thermoplastic material from which the reed is formed. In addition, the thermoplastic material enhances the fracture toughness of the reed to improve the durability of the reed. As a result, the reed is highly suitable for applications requiring long life under high speed, cyclic loading, such as that found in two-stroke and four-stroke internal combustion engines for the automobile industry.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises a self-contained breathing apparatus regulator having a valve seat for overlying the crown of an orifice wherein high pressure gas is regulated by said valve seat into said orifice. The valve seat has a valve seat body of an inverted T shaped configuration. The upright portion of the T shaped configuration is seated within a spring block assembly having a seal around said upright portion. A continuous plastic coating is provided around the valve seat body into the zone of said orifice and beyond the zone of said seal so as to expose the junction only to intermediate pressure to prevent delamination of the plastic from the valve seat body.

Abstract: A valve prosthesis (9) for implantation in the body by use of catheter (11) comprises a stent made from an expandable cylinder-shaped thread structure (2,3) comprising several spaced apices (4). The elastically collapsible valve (4) is mounted on the stent as the commissural points (5) of the valve (6) are secured to the projecting apices (4).The valve prosthesis (9) can be compressed around the balloon means (13) of the balloon catheter (11) and be inserted in a channel, for instance in the aorta (10). When the valve prosthesis is placed correctly the balloon means (13) is inflated thereby expanding the stent and wedging it against the wall of aorta. The balloon means is provided with beads (14) to ensure a steady fastening of the valve prosthesis on the balloon means during insertion and expansion.The valve prosthesis (9) and the balloon catheter (11) make it possible to insert a cardiac valve prosthesis without a surgical operation comprising opening the thoracic cavity.

Abstract: A high pressure valve having a gland with a pressure assist chamber therein, a body with an inlet and an outlet and a seat between the inlet and outlet. A piston in the pressure assist chamber. The stem having a lateral tip having a soft stem tip is concentrically bored to connect fluid pressure from the inlet to the top of the piston urging the piston to move the stem and the soft valve tip member toward the valve seat.

Abstract: Valve comprising a valve stem and a valve disc. The peripheral edge of the valve disc in the closed position comes to rest in a sealing manner against the valve seat of the corresponding valve housing. Between this sealing peripheral edge and the valve stem the valve disc is partially made of elastically yielding material. The position of the valve stem guide is such that it is possible to move the valve further in the direction of closure after the peripheral edge rests against the valve seat. This means that a vacuum can be created with the aid of the valve according to the invention. Such a vacuum can be used in filling devices for drinks. The nozzle in this case is made of a relatively flexible material which closes when vacuum is created. In this way after-dripping of drinks in, for example, juice packs can be avoided.

Abstract: A gate valve sealing unit includes first and second annular seal members that are attached to a main body structure within a passageway that receives and is selectively occluded by a gate. The first and second seal members include first and second rigid mounting hubs to which are mounted first and second annular elastomer sleeves, respectively. Each elastomer sleeve has a continuous lip section and plural axially spaced cavities, the lip sections of the first and second sleeves engaging peripheral margins on opposite sides of the gate when it occludes the passageway and engaging each other otherwise. The first and second mounting hubs include axially outward radial flanges that extend from the respective first and second sides of the main body structure.

Abstract: A method of forming a rubber seal containing a metal insert where a transfer mold having a cavity is provided with a post and a plurality of upwardly extending arcuated bosses on the base of the cavity. A metallic insert is disposed on the bosses and a flowable rubber material forced into the mold cavity and envelopes the metallic insert to form the rubber ring seal. The rubber seal produced has a plurality of spaced, aligned arcuate grooves in a flat planar surface of the base extending inwardly towards the embedded metallic insert.

Abstract: A rupture disc of a thermoplastic material in which metal wires or carbon fibers are imbedded. According to a particular embodiment of the invention, at least one of the wires is designed as an electrical conductor through which current flows.

Abstract: An industrial butterfly valve for use in a fluid flow line is provided having a tubular housing with a disc valve and stem mounted for pivotal movement within the flow passage found in the housing. The assembly employs a unique bolt retention component that functions to prevent back out of the bolts holding the disc to the stem and further functions to prevent leakage around the bolts. A resilient seat around the interior periphery of the flow passage provides a positive seal when the disc is rotated to a closed position the resilient seat having a pair of annular bias springs molded into the mounting edges so as to retain its shape and resist peeling or distortion upon assembly and disassembly in a flow line.

Abstract: A plug valve includes a molded polymeric valve body having a bore extending therethrough. Inlet and outlet branch passages are integrally molded with the valve body and communicate with the bore. A valve member is received in the bore and is adapted for rotation between open and closed positions for regulating fluid flow through the plug valve. The valve body includes a metal reinforcing member molded therein. Centering rings formed from substantially the same polymer as the valve body are received on opposite ends of the reinforcing member to completely encapsulate the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member is received concentrically around the bore to maintain close dimensional tolerances between the valve member and valve body.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve has a resilient diaphragm that engages a valve seat. A line contact is formed between the diaphragm and the valve seat at or closely adjacent the outer diameter of the valve seat. This enhances the ability of the valve to seal under low fluid pressures. The diaphragm is reinforced by a plastic reinforcing member which is formed separately from the diaphragm. The reinforcing member and the diaphragm are inserted together in a press fit, and barbed posts on the reinforcing member hold the two together.

Abstract: A fuel control device, valve member therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the valve member comprising a rigid tubular part carrying a resilient polymeric part and having opposed ends one of which has an opening therethrough for receiving part of a guide stem therein for guiding purposes, the polymeric part having opposed sides one of which has an opening therein that snap-fittingly receives the other end of said opposed ends of the tubular part therein to interconnect the polymeric part and the tubular part together.

Abstract: A tamperproof rotary valve which includes a valve body having a fluid flow passage extending therethrough. The passage is intersected by an actuator opening in the body and defining a valve chamber thereat. A rotary valve is disposed in the chamber for opening and closing the fluid flow passage. An actuator is journaled in the actuator opening and is coupled to the rotary valve for rotating the valve. A groove is formed about the actuator, and a contractible/expandable locking ring is disposed in the groove and projects outwardly of the groove beyond the bounds of the actuator when in a free, expanded condition. The locking ring is contractible into the groove to allow assembly of the actuator into the actuator opening. A locking groove is formed in the actuator opening in the valve body and into which the locking ring expands when the actuator is in a proper assembled position in the actuator opening.

Abstract: A vacuum brake power booster, in particular for motor vehicles, which includes a poppet valve (12) sealing two valve seats (18, 19) and which is axially deformable within the area of a rolling fold (15) also includes an annular part which is either mounted on the outside of the rolling fold (15) in a form-fit manner or arranged inside the elastic material (24) of the poppet valve (12). This annular part prevents the rolling fold (15) from being blown up outwardly due to the pressure differential prevailing between its two sides so that it will be possible to reduce the return force and thus also the response force.

Abstract: The invention provides a brake booster including in a preferred embodiment a housing, first and second annular flexible diaphragms spaced from one another forming a sealed second chamber within the housing and a sealed first chamber between the first diaphragm and the first end of the housing, a generally annular shaped power piston for connection with the master cylinder piston, a chamber valve seat separating the first and second chambers, an inlet valve slidably mounted within the power piston, and a control valve spring biased away from the power piston and connected with the pedal linkage and being slidably and sealably mounted within first end of the housing.

Abstract: A low pressure gas regulator which includes a ball valve which is surrounded by a soft rubber seat which has two different thicknesses with one of the thicknesses being greater in the region which contacts the valve seat and being thinner on the portion of the ball valve which does not engage the valve seat. The ball valve is connected to a valve stem which is connected to a moveable diaphragm which the controls the position of the valve in response to pressure variations.

Abstract: A spark-ignited internal combustion engine exhaust valve having on critical surfaces thereof, e.g. on the stem where exhaust gases impinge, an aluminide from the group of nickel and titanium aluminides.

Abstract: A heat resistant and wear resistant iron-base sintered alloy to be used as the material of a valve seat and a valve face of an engine valve and a waste gate valve of a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine. The iron-base sintered alloy consists essentially of at least one of molybdenum and tungsten, ranging from 3 to 25% by weight, chromium ranging from 1 to 10% by weight, silicon ranging from 0.1 to 0.9% by weight, manganese ranging not more than 0.7% by weight, phosphorus ranging not more than 0.05% by weight, carbon ranging from 0.1 to 2.5% by weight, boron ranging from 0.5 to 2.0% by weight, intermetallic compound of TiAl ranging from 0.3 to 20% by weight, and balance including iron and impurities. In the sintered alloy, carbide, boride and/or carbide boride and TiAl are uniformly dispersed in the matrix, thereby strengthening grain boundary.

Abstract: A composite follow valve for internal combustion engines such as an intake and an exhaust valve and the method for producing the same are disclosed. The valve is produced by integrating into the whole a valve head portion molded from a lightweight, heat-resistant material selected from a group of titanium alloys and titanium-aluminium alloys, a stem portion molded from a high-strength alloy steel, made hollow inside to reduce weight, and a stem end portion molded from a hard material selected from a group of martensitic stainless steel, silicon nitride and silicon carbide ceramics. Since the different materials of the separate valve components are selected to meet the requirements of their particular functions and operating condition under which they are placed. Also, because of this separate arrangement, the valve can be produced at a relatively reduced cost, since the use of expensive materials is saved.

Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated appliance water inlet valve having an elastomeric valve seat with molded in reinforcement stiffener to minimize distortion at assembly and upon exposure to high water line pressures. Lugs on the electromagnetic armature guide engage the periphery of the reinforcement to create a subassembly of armature, return spring, valve seat and guide for ease and economies of assembly. One embodiment of the reinforcement comprises an apertured disc. Other embodiments comprise an annular ring having "C" shaped and "U" shaped transverse sections. Tabs provided in the base of the ferromagnetic pole frame are deformed over a recess in the valve body to provide positive retention of the pole frame to the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve assembly for controlling fluid flow in a fluid flow regulator. The valve assembly comprises a deformable plug 1 e.g. of rubber, having a cylindrical body formed with a circumferential groove 5 and a pair of backing plates 2 and 3 located at either end of the plug 1. The plates 2 and 3 are bonded to the plug 1 and, in use, plate 2 is moved to stress the plug 1 and cause it to expand radially to restrict an annular clearance between the plug 1 and a valve seat (not shown) in which the plug 1 is located. This enables fluid flow through the clearance to be controlled. A flanged steel ring 4 is mounted on the backing plate 2 and a circular neck portion 10 of the plug 1 is located between the ring 4 and the plate 2, the portion being bonded to the plate 2. The ring 4, and especially the groove 5, serve to prevent or inhibit erosion of the plug surface in use.

Abstract: An improved compensating winch (10, 200) is disclosed which incorporates elastomeric elements (20, 118, 202, 204) which are deformable in torsional shear about the rotational axis of the drum of the winch to absorb shock loading of the cable (22) to increase the service life of the cable and winch and resist catastrophic failure. The elastomeric element can comprise a series of alternating elastomeric rings and rigid rings bonded together to form a unitary structure. Concentric elastomeric elements (202, 204) can be connected in a series relationship to provide for greater annular deflection of a drum versus a drive element.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced composite article such as a valve element is provided with a reinforcing insert.

Abstract: A fluid-delivery check valve is described, in which the body and a sleeve threaded thereon define a chamber with inlet and outlet ports therein. A plate shutter interacts with the valve seat and has peripherically thereof guiding wings which are positioned parallel to the axis of the shutter and slide on the inner surface of the chamber. The specific design of the shutter prevents oblique positioning of the valve stem and simplify the structure and operation of the valve.

Abstract: A water control valve in a wet air scrubbing device to discharge and direct water flow within the scrubber. The valve is composed of a conical valve body made of polyurethane and a fluid discharge receptor firmly attached to the air scrubbing device and connected to a water source. The conical valve body is movable into and out of engagement with the discharge repcetor. The conical valve body of the present invention is resistant to degradation by solvent vapor, resists contaminant adhesion and provides self-sealing engagement when the valve body is brought into contact with the discharge receptor.

Abstract: An eccentric plug valve having a resilient annular ring seating surface surrounding the inlet to the valve and a metal ring, matching the resilient annular ring, embedded in the sealing face of the eccentrically mounted valve plug.

Abstract: A butterfly valve having a composite, reinforced seat, the valve having a one piece body defining a radially inwardly extending annular rib, the valve seat being a U-shaped annular member of a generally resilient material and having a radially outwardly opening channel which engages the rib of the valve body to provide an interlocking engagement between the valve seat and the valve body, the seat including a series of generally U-shaped structural members made of a material more rigid than the resilient material of the seat, the U-shaped member being bonded to the seat, the U-shaped members being spaced sufficiently to permit distortion of the seat so that it can be inserted in the valve body.

Abstract: A ring or other annular assembly is supported within a compressor casing by means of one or more resiliently deformable bodies of elastomeric material adhered between two rigid plates. One of the rigid plates is secured to the ring, the other to the compressor casing, and both plates are disposed parallel to the direction of movement of the ring. Preferably, the resiliently deformable body is made up of an alternating stack of the elastomeric plates and rigid plates adhered together, and parallel with the first two rigid plates which secured the body to the ring and the casing. A compressor of a gas turbine plant incorporates an antisurge blow-off valve mechanism in the form of a slot formed in the outer wall defining the flow path and an annular assembly movable axially of the plant to close and open the slot.

Abstract: A normally closed high pressure solenoid valve structure including a plunger pin spring-urged against a composite valve seat having a steel reinforcing ring positioned against the seat and backed up by a fixed spacer. The seat has a projecting neck with orifice. The steel reinforcing ring surrounds and contains any radial movement of the seat which is of elastic material softer than the plunger pin which provides a very low leakage level across the valve from either direction. A lost-motion connection between the plunger pin and the solenoid armature provides that the spring load on the plunger pin is retained even with cold flow of the seating material during cycling.

Abstract: A choke-type thermostat is provided with a bypass valve. The inventive thermostat has a pliable valve member which prevents flow to an engine coolant bypass when the thermostat is in the completely open position in regards to an engine radiator outlet. Valving of the engine coolant bypass provides maximum flow to the radiator outlet when the thermostat is in the open position. Since the engine bypass is valved off by the thermostat when the thermostat is in the open position the diameter of the engine coolant bypass may be increased therefore allowing increased flow therethrough when the thermostat is in a closed position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a valve for mixing hot and cold water consisting of a hollow body closed at one end and including an internal sleeve located by two annular flanges that define chambers between the sleeve and the body communicating, respectively, with hot and cold water inlets. Each chamber communicates with the interior of the sleeve by a radially directed passageway. A temperature actuated piston slides within the sleeve between a first valve seat formed by a face of a third annular flange extending inwardly of the sleeve above the cold water passageway to close the cold water passageway and leave the hot water passageway open and a second valve seat located at the bottom of the sleeve to close the hot water passageway and leave the cold water passageway open. The cold water passageway communicates directly with the mixing chamber formed in the sleeve and hot water passageway communicates with the mixing chamber via axial passageways formed in the piston.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated reciprocating three-way valve having particular application to a double diaphragm pump. The valve is operative without a lubricating oil mist or the inefficiency resulting from air leakage between the valve piston and cylinder. Sticking and stalling of the valve piston are prevented by deformation of the cylinder under pressure to provide leakage of selected cavities within the valve. The pump also avoids the use of a deicer mist by an adjustable bleed of high pressure air to provide a two-step exhaust.

Abstract: A flexible disk damper which is capable of providing tight seals for a large diameter opening over a wide range of temperatures. Disks are made sufficiently flexible to compensate for inherent warpage in the damper seat by using a steel with a higher yield strength. Additionally, a varying cross-sectional thickness of the flexible disk is provided to ensure that unit stress is not exceeded along any point of the radius of the flexible disk for the deformation required to provide a tight seal. A pneumatic cylinder is utilized to provide a constant pressure to the flexible disks. A damper seat is fabricated from a cut plate or flat bar which is formed in an annulus. A deflection cone is utilized to deflect flue gases. The flexible disk is coupled together by bolts which are disposed in holes sufficiently large to allow independent movement of the disks to maximize deflection.

Abstract: A valve assembly has a rigid valve plate with a hole therein for receiving a stem member of the valve actuator. A resilient valve member is mounted on the rigid valve plate by having a peripheral portion overlapping the valve plate. To prevent high pressure gas from entering the hole around the valve stem member through the valve plate to distort the resilient valve member, a solid backup member is mounted inside the resilient valve member adjacent the rigid valve plate.

Abstract: A reinforced expandable resilient plug for a flow regulator is disclosed, and the preferred and illustrated embodiment thereof incorporates a multiply wrap, each ply being independent of the other plies and coextensive with the outer surface of the plug to provide strength. Each ply is formed of lengthwise, nonyieldable fibers, and the several fibers which form a ply are collectively joined together into a sheath of yieldable, stretchable material. Each ply is, therefore, able to stretch in a dimension enabling the plug to expand while lengthwise elongation of each fiber prevents expansion in that dimension. This assists in maintaining the shape of the inner plug.

Abstract: An improved flanged sealing ring for valves, and the like, and comprising a rigid annular core member, a resilient covering surrounding the core member, and outwardly extending flange provided on the outer periphery of the resilient covering whereby the cross sectional configuration of the sealing ring is substantially T-shaped, the outer periphery of the sealing ring being of an outwardly bulging configuration oppositely disposed from the flange, and the cross sectional configuration of the rigid core member preferably being of a substantially T-shaped configuration for facilitating reinforcing of the sealing ring.

Abstract: A ball check valve having a body with a through passageway having an internally restrictive frustoconical seat is provided with a frustoconical metallic backup member having a different cone angle than the seat and a large diameter ball having a maximum diameter greater than the maximum diameter of the backup member, the backup member having a contoured large diameter axial end face for receipt of a portion of the ball such that a seal is provided between the seat and the ball and between the backup member and the seat and means urging the ball against the backup member large diameter axial end and the backup member against the seat.

Abstract: The improved valve assembly comprises, in combination, a housing having an elongated central passageway and a plurality of spaced ports in the sidewall thereof along the length thereof in communication with the passageway, an elongated drive shaft disposed in the passageway and movable between a resting position and an actuated position, first biasing means biasing the shaft into the resting position, a plurality of valve openings along the length of the passageway and providing communication between adjacent ones of said ports, a plurality of free floating valve sealing elements disposed transversely on, secured to and spaced along the shaft in the housing, each said element being disposed between two adjacent valve openings, second biasing means in the housing around the shaft biasing the valve elements apart on the shaft, and actuator means connected to the housing for hydraulic pressure movement of the shaft between the resting position wherein a first spaced set of the valve openings is closed by the val

Abstract: An improved valve facing for one member of relatively sliding gate valve members. More specifically, the improved valve facing has foamed polymeric core and an impervious and solid polymeric outer surface. This combination provides the necessary resilient and deformable characteristics for effecting a long-life seal between the sliding members of the gate valve. When the valve is a drain valve of a fire hydrant most unexpected results are obtained.