Abstract: The servomotor arrangement has a moving system comprising a piston movable in a cylinder. A latching or retaining member movable transversely of the direction of movement of the system is provided to retain or latch the moving system. The latching member is in operative connection with a pressure chamber, and the pressure chamber is in communication by way of a stop member with a pressure medium source and with a pressure medium sink. The latching member is controllable, a feature which has advantages for the operating behavior of the servomotor arrangement.

Abstract: Apparatus for releasing a cementing plug. A first cylinder mounted on a plug container includes a plunger received therein which is longitudinally moveable into the plug container for supporting a cementing plug. A second cylinder received over the first cylinder defines an annular chamber between the cylinders. An annular sleeve is sealingly and slidingly received within the chamber and is slidable between a first position toward the plug container and a second position away from the plug container. The first cylinder includes a slot formed in one side thereof and the plunger includes a recess formed on the radially outer surface thereof. A lock dog is received in the slot and is urged into the plunger recess when the annular sleeve is in the first sleeve position and is withdrawn from the recess when the annular sleeve is in the second sleeve position.

Abstract: A pressure regulator for a fuel gas of the present invention operates to reduce the pressure of the fuel gas kept in a gas container to the predetermined pressure and then supply it to a burner through the secondary passage thereof. Further, the pressure regulator includes a shutoff valve disposed in the primary passage thereof and an actuator of which operation chamber connects to the secondary passage. In the shutoff valve, there is provided a valve body displaceable between the valve open position and the valve shutoff position and sustained in the valve open position by the attractive force of a magnet against the valve closing force by a valve closing means in the normal condition. In case the pressure in the secondary passage is increased abnormally, the actuator is driven by the increased secondary pressure so as to move the magnet away from the valve body and hence to close the primary passage by the valve body.

Abstract: The ground hydrant of the present invention includes an outlet nozzle above ground and a drain water collection cylinder located below the frost line of the ground. When the hydrant is shut off, the residual water in the nozzle drains into the ground water cylinder and is stored there below the frost line. The next time that the hydrant is turned on, the piston within the cylinder forces the stored water in the cylinder outwardly through a drain line where it is expelled above the ground. The force for moving the piston within the cylinder is provided by water pressure which is diverted from the water source to move the piston and force the stored drain water out of the cylinder and onto the ground. When the hydrant is turned off a second time, the residual water within the hydrant drains again into the cylinder where it is stored until the next time the hydrant is turned on.

Abstract: A rapid-acting fire suppressant valve that includes a linearly-movable poppet having a long stroke enabling the poppet to move beyond the suppressant flow stream. Poppet motion is initiated by venting a pre-pressurized piston-cylinder unit; ledge mechanism attached to the piston moves out of the poppet path to permit the valve-open action. The valve is characterized by redundant seal action during standby periods, and rapid poppet motion during the valve-opening operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety and kill valve device useful in tubing above a packer set above a producing formation in a well, operable to shut off tubing flow and open wall flow passages to the well annulus through which heavy formation killing fluid may be pumped into the tubing. A lower ball valve is used to shut off tubing flow and an upper sleeve valve, cooperable with the ball valve, controls flow through the wall flow passage. An operating tube moves downwardly, opening the ball valve and closing the sleeve valve while compressing a spring. The compressed spring furnishes operating force to move the operating tube upwardly, closing the ball valve and opening the sleeve valve. Two embodiments operate automatically in response to higher well annulus pressures. Another embodiment may be controlled through conduit from the surface or operate automatically in response to higher annulus pressures. All embodiments may operate repeatedly without retrieving from a well.

Abstract: A valve for sealing off pressurized fluid for an extended period comprises, a body defining a passageway, a closure member in said passageway for closing off the latter against fluid flow, a pivotally mounted arm for maintaining the closure member in its passageway closing off condition, and a catch for releasably retaining the arm in the valve closed position. In one arrangement, the closure member includes a diaphragm which extends across and divides the passageway and is arranged to burst under a sufficient pressure differential, the arm carrying a backing plate which, in its valve closed position is superimpositioned against one face of the diaphragm to prevent it from bursting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure controller for sensing changes in a service pressure and controlling a control pressure in response to such changes. The pressure controller includes a valve body having a control inlet and a bleed outlet with a passage therebetween. A valve seat is positioned in the passage and a valve member is reciprocatingly mounted in the valve body for movement between a closed position in engagement with the valve seat and an open position out of engagement with the valve seat. The controller includes a releasable latch for latching the valve member in the closed position. The controller includes a release mechanism for releasing the latch in response to changes in service pressure to allow the valve member to move to the open position.

Abstract: An activating apparatus or device, for example for a valve in a liquid conveying system operated by means of a vacuum. The activating apparatus comprises a normally latched or locked operating device which by means of a spring, or the like, is connected to a force accumulator. The force accumulator is moved by the influence of vacuum and thereby tightens the spring which, when a lock arm disengages from the operating device, is released so that the operating device is moved, and thereby opens the valve.

Abstract: A seismic actuator preferably including a differential gear mechanism having an output connected to a valve or other element to be controlled, an input connected to a manually operated member, and an input/output connected to a power unit which acts automatically upon subjection of the apparatus to shock forces to actuate the controlled member, with the differential gear mechanism functioning to permit operation of the controlled element by either the manually operated member or the automatic power unit, and also enabling resetting of the power unit by the manual member. The apparatus may include a source of pressure fluid and valve means responsive to shock forces to control the delivery of pressure fluid to a power unit in a manner causing the power unit to actuate the controlled element when the shock forces are encountered.

Abstract: In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a pressure controlled reversing valve includes a housing defining a reversing port, a spring-loaded sleeve valve normally closing the reversing port, means for locking the sleeve valve in the closed position, an operator mandrel mounted for reciprocating movement within the housing, clutch means for shifting the locking means with the operator mandrel as it moves in one axial direction, means for urging the operator mandrel in the opposite axial direction, and means responsive to a series of excess annulus pressure changes for reciprocating the operator mandrel to causing shifting of the locking means by an amount sufficient to disable the same and permit the valve sleeve to open.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive device for shutting off flow through a valve is disced. The device includes a pressure sensor having an integral atmospheric pressure reference for releasing a plunger to shut off flow through the valve. A manually operated eccentric pin and slot arrangement is provided for resetting the plunger to the open position.

Abstract: A control valve for a passageway in which the valve is reciprocated toward and away from its seat by pressure within a pressure dome and pressure exteriorly of the valve housing and in which reciprocation is controlled by a J-slot capable of latching the valve in open position while being run and releasing the valve for reciprocation after being landed in the well together with a frangible disc which may be ruptured to permit flow past the valve member; said valve being used to control flow through a H mandrel in a pumpdown system.

Abstract: A gasified liquid fuel combustion apparatus which includes a gasifier in which liquid fuel is heated and gasified and delivered to a burner for combustion. A nozzle provided at the outlet of the gasifier is opened and closed by a valve needle operated by a solenoid. A solenoid control circuit includes first and second rectifying circuits between a power supply and the solenoid. A normally closed switch which is opened by a timer circuit is between the power supply and the first rectifying circuit, and a voltage reducing transformer is between the power supply and the second rectifying circuit. The first and second rectifying circuits are connected to a common output line so that a high DC voltage is supplied to the solenoid when the normally closed switch is closed and a low DC voltage is supplied to the solenoid when the normally closed switch is open.

Abstract: A poppet valve actuating apparatus includes an actuator for driving a valve poppet closed with substantial but momentary force to effect tight valve shutoff. After driving the poppet closed with a momentarily-applied relatively high-value force, the actuator then automatically reduces the poppet seating or holding force for maintaining the value in the closed position by automatic release of an integral detent coupling that applies a lower-value auxiliary spring holding force after the poppet is seated. The reduced value holding force prevents cold flow of the poppet material during extended periods wherein the poppet is in a closed position.

Abstract: The invention is a pressure responsive shut-off valve including a valve housing that defines a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet separated by a valve seat. A valve closure accommodated by the valve seat moves between open and closed positions to control fluid flow between the inlet and outlet. Controlling the valve is a valve operator including a pressure responsive piston that moves between a set position in which the valve closure is separated from the valve seat and a release position in which the closure is seated on the seat to prevent fluid flow between the inlet and outlet. Retaining the piston is a magnetic plunger that defines an activating volume communicating with the inlet and establishing on one face of the piston a fluid pressure forcing the piston toward its release position, and a reference volume communicating with the inlet and establishing on the opposite face of the piston a reference volume.

Abstract: A combined solenoid operated valve and shut-off device including a valve housing defining a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a valve seat therebetween. Located within the housing is a valve closure movable between a closed position in which fluid flow between the inlet and outlet is prevented and an open position wherein such flow is permitted. Controlling movement of the valve closure is a valve operator that includes a magnetic plunger for cycling the valve closure between open and closed positions in response to an electrical signal and a shut-off mechanism activatable to lock the valve closure in its closed position in response to a predetermined fluid pressure at the inlet. After activation of the shut-off mechanism, reopening of the valve to initiate fuel flow between the inlet and outlet requires actuation of a manual reset device.

Abstract: The invention is a pressure responsive shut-off valve including a valve housing that defines a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet separated by a valve seat. A valve closure accommodated by the valve seat moves between open and closed positions to control fluid flow between the inlet and outlet. Controlling the valve is a valve operator including a pressure responsive piston that moves between a set position in which the valve closure is separated from the valve seat and a release position in which the closure is seated on the seat to prevent fluid flow between the inlet and outlet. Retaining the piston is a cylinder body that defines an activating volume communicating with the inlet and establishing on one face of the piston a fluid pressure forcing the piston toward its release position, and a reference volume communicating with the inlet and establishing on the opposite face of the piston a reference volume.

Abstract: A plurality of gas actuated valves capable of high-speed action, great prure endurance and withstanding shock, vibration and a marine environment. A sliding member, closing the valves inlet ports, may be retained by a frangible flange. Electrically-initiated gas cartridges produce a rapid pressure rise causing the sliding member to be displaced thereby shearing the flange and allowing the sliding member to uncover the inlet ports for ambient fluid entry. A plurality of O-rings minimize functional sensitivity to external pressure and seal the valve against the entry of the ambient fluid.

Abstract: A valve unit for installation in a vent to atmosphere from an upper end of a shipboard storage tank for liquids. The valve has a housing with a closure seat, a normally open closure member, and an actuator for automatically closing the closure member against the seat to prevent the passage of liquids out from the tank if and when the ship sinks. The actuator includes a sealed reference chamber and a restricted orifice leading into a housing surrounding the sealed chamber, so that if the ship sinks, water enters the orifice, fills the housing around the sealed chamber and exerts pressure substantially greater than that inside the sealed reference chamber. A trigger is actuated by movement resulting from the pressure in the housing exceeding that inside the reference chamber. The invention also provides for a safety by-pass. A by-pass conduit leads around the closure seat, and a relief valve in the by-pass conduit opens only when the pressure in the main valve, i.e.

Abstract: A slam-shut valve provides overpressure protection in a pipeline in the event of regulator failure. The slam-shut valve is normally held latched in the open position. Overpressure or failure of the regulator will automatically trigger operation of the slam-shut valve to close the same and prevent further passage of the gas through the pipeline. The slam-shut valve is manually reset to the open position once it has been triggered closed.The invention includes mounting the closing spring upon the lever in loaded position. The latch lever forms a subassembly, which in turn, is installed in the housing of the slam-shut valve to operatively interconnect the latch and release mechanisms and the reset mechanism. Subsequent to installing the lever, on end of the loaded closing spring is released from the lever to snap into position against the adjacent housing wall to bias the lever to the closed position. However, closing is normally prevented by the latch which releasably holds the lever in the open position.

Abstract: A timing device includes a timing means which effects movement of a motion transmitting member at a selected rate to establish a timed interval of selected duration, upon expiration of which interval a fluid signal is provided at a given point in a fluid circuit. The timing device is actuated by a fluid actuator which utilizes diaphragms with flexible portions to eliminate dynamic seals. Means is provided for enabling actuation of the timing device in response to a relatively short-term activating pulse.

Abstract: A timing device includes a timing means which effects movement of a motion transmitting member at a selected rate to provide a timed interval of selected duration, upon expiration of which interval a tripping mechanism, operated by the motion transmitting member, provides a positive biasing force for actuating and enhancing the operation of a fluid valve in controlling a fluid circuit. Means is provided for actuating the timing device in response to a relatively short-term activating pulse.

Abstract: A timing device includes a timing means which effects movement of a motion transmitting member at a selected rate to provide a timed interval of selected duration, upon expiration of which interval a snap-action mechanism, coupled to the motion transmitting member, rapidly moves a shuttle in a fluid valve from one position to another to open or close a fluid circuit.

Abstract: A slam-shut valve provides overpressure protection in a pipeline in the event of regulator failure. The slam-shut valve is normally held latched in the open position. Overpressure or failure of the regulator will automatically trigger operation of the slam-shut valve to close the same and prevent further passage of the gas through the pipeline. The slam-shut valve is manually reset to the open position once it has been triggered closed.The invention includes mounting the closing spring upon the lever in loaded position. The latch lever forms a subassembly, which in turn, is installed in the housing of the slam-shut valve to operatively interconnect the latch and release mechanisms and the reset mechanism. Subsequent to installing the lever, one end of the loaded closing spring is released from the lever to snap into position against the adjacent housing wall to bias the lever to the closed position. However, closing is normally prevented by the latch which releasably holds the lever in the open position.

Abstract: A slam-shut valve provides overpressure protection in a pipeline in the event of pressure regulator failure. The slam-shut valve is normally held in the open position by a latch assembly. Overpressure or failure of the regulator will automatically trigger operation of the slam-shut valve to close the same and prevent further passage of the gas through the pipeline. The reset assembly must be manually operated to re-engage the latch assembly so as to open the slam-shut valve once it has been triggered closed.The latch assembly coacts with a release assembly having a release shaft which detachably holds a spring latch affixed to a lever pivotally mounted upon the reset shaft of the reset assembly.Subsequent to its release, the spring latch will be re-engaged with the release shaft in order to reopen the slam-shut valve. Dependent upon the position of the release shaft, the spring latch may be required to deflect prior to relatching upon the release shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to pneumatic control systems, particularly to a timing device for the same, wherein a control device is maintained at a constant speed by means of a balance wheel or flywheel, whose kinetic energy furnishes a pneumatic signal and which mechanically shifts a valve to pass on the pneumatic signal. The shifting of the valve is adjustable.