Abstract: System for closing off an opening in a plastic tank, formed from a sheet of multilayer plastic that includes a barrier layer, the said sheet being welded around the perimeter of the opening and provided with a peripheral region that is slimmed down so as to effectively restrict the permeation of gases and liquids into the layer located between the tank and the barrier layer.

Abstract: A nonrefillable valve is provided that allows for an initial filling of a container, but prevents subsequent refilling of the container. The valve operating assembly includes a valve stem and a valve core which is slidably received in the distal end of the valve stem. In a first position, the valve core resides above a rim or protrusion within the chamber. After filling of the container, a second position is defined when the valve stem is operated to force the valve core beyond the protrusion and in seating engagement with a valve seat, thus sealing the container. The valve is then selectively operated in a third or open position to discharge the container as desired. Subsequent refilling of the container is prevented by the force of fluid reentering the valve which forces the valve core to its seated engagement with the valve seat.

Abstract: A valve for a pressurized container includes a valve housing having a central bore and a port in the for connection of a nozzle. Preferably, the valve has a unidirectional stepped valve housing. In the housing is a central bore that includes an upper portion, lower portion and a middle portion. The lower portion is narrower than the middle portion which in turn is narrower than the upper portion. The port is provided in the middle portion of said housing to facilitate connection of a nozzle to the valve. The valve has a t-stem with a lower end having a key-way and a cavity for receiving the upper portion of the valve seat. The valve seat provides the primary valve seal when the valve is closed. It has a lower portion that is shaped to provide the primary valve seal in cooperation with the valve housing. The upper portion of the valve seat has a geometry for engaging the t-stem to provide a locked assembly.

Abstract: A domestic water distribution system that continuously delivers heated water to one or more hot water faucets. The system utilizes a convective return loop from the desired faucets, which is regulated by a flow control device. The control device is specifically designed to allow unhindered flow during circulation without allowing reverse flow when a faucet is opened. The flow control device has an easily accessible handwheel adjustment that is used to select the three modes of operation and the flow rate. These modes are called: HELD-ON, HELD-OFF, and NORMAL-OPERATION. With the first two modes being used to fill and flush the system as is necessary with new installation and recreation vehicles. Also, a lighter-than-water checking element is used, which allows the system to function in single-level plumbing installations without the need for inclined supply and return routing.

Abstract: A self-sealing valve for controlling the volume of fluid within an inflatable device. The valve includes a housing having a fluid conduit, a valve seat and a valve assembly that selectively seals the fluid conduit to provide a self-seal. The valve assembly includes a support member and a mounting device that holds a portion of a flexible diaphragm in a closed position, and that facilitates movement of at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm away from the valve seat to an open position and towards the valve seat to the closed position. The support member may be manually moved to any of the multiple open positions, either to enable fluid release or to enhance fluid injection. With the injection of fluid, the diaphragm assumes an open position, allowing fluid influx.

Abstract: A pin has a hollow body, an extension formed with the hollow body and provided with a passage defined to communicate with an interior of the hollow body and a sphere movably received in the hollow body. The hollow body is divided into a chamber to movably receive therein the sphere and a path by a step. The chamber has a diameter larger than that of the path so that the sphere selectively stops communication between the chamber and the path. The chamber has two elongated bosses oppositely formed on a bottom face defining the chamber and being apart from each other by the passage. An activating rod is integrally formed on the sphere and extends out of the path to so as to move the sphere inside the chamber.

Abstract: A hydraulic accumulator is equipped with a novel shut-off valve. The shut off-valve includes a valve body having a cylindrical hollow with a valve seat surrounding one end. The main piston including a piston head has a central opening and is slidably mounted within the cylindrical hollow of the valve body. A poppet valve has a valve head which mates with the valve seat and a valve stem which extends through the central opening of the piston to guide axial movement of the poppet valve relative to the piston. A spring is mounted between the valve head and the main piston head for urging the valve head away from the piston head. A control valve moves the piston relative to the valve body between open and closed positions responsive to signals from a computer which signals valve closing upon determination that flow rate through the valve exceeds a maximum period.

Abstract: A nonrefillable valve is provided that allows for an initial filling of a container, but prevents subsequent refilling of the container. The valve operating assembly includes a valve stem and a valve core which is slidably received in the distal end of the valve stem. In a first position, the valve core resides above a rim or protrusion within the chamber. After filling of the container, a second position is defined when the valve stem is operated to force the valve core beyond the protrusion and in seating engagement with a valve seat, thus sealing the container. The valve is then selectively operated in a third or open position to discharge the container as desired. Subsequent refilling of the container is prevented by the force of fluid reentering the valve which forces the valve core to its seated engagement with the valve seat.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic micropump including a monolithic ceramic package formed of a plurality of ceramic layers defining therein an integrated first ball check valve, and a second ball check valve in microfluidic communication with the first ball check valve, and an actuator characterized as actuating a pumping motion, thereby pumping fluids through the first ball check valve and the second ball check valve.

Abstract: A nonrefillable valve is especially adapted for an initial charge or fill of a pressurized container, and selective discharge of the container, but prevents subsequent refill of the container. The valve is characterized by a valve body which receives a valve operating assembly. The valve operating assembly includes a valve stem which is raised or lowered within the chamber of the valve, and a valve core which is slidably received in the distal end of the valve stem. In a first or pre-position, the valve core resides above a rim or protrusion within the chamber. After filling of the container, the valve stem is operated to force the valve core beyond the protrusion, and in seating engagement with a valve seat thus sealing the container. A second or closed position of the valve is defined when the valve stem forces the valve core against the valve seat. The valve is then selectively operated in a third or open position to discharge the container as desired.

Abstract: A self-sealing valve is used to fill, empty, and control the volume of fluid within an inflatable device. The valve includes a housing having a fluid inlet, a valve seat and a valve assembly that selectively covers the fluid inlet to provide a self-seal. The valve assembly includes a support member that suspends a flexible diaphragm in a closed position within the valve housing while allowing movement of at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm away from the valve seat to an open position and back towards the valve seat to a closed position. The support member may be manually moved to any of the multiple open positions, either to enable fluid release or to enhance fluid injection. With the injection of fluid, the diaphragm assumes an open position, allowing fluid influx. A fluid pressure created within the device assists in maintaining the diaphragm in the closed position.

Abstract: Various embodiments of air control valves are disclosed. Each has a mechanism, controlled by a solenoid and by the difference between fluid pressure at its inlet and fluid pressure at its outlet, for allowing communication between an air pump and an exhaust gas treatment system as long as fluid pressure at the outlet does not exceed fluid pressure at the inlet by more than a predetermined difference during absence of a predetermined electric energization of the solenoid, for disallowing communication between the air pump and the gas treatment system during presence of the predetermined electric energization of the solenoid, and for disallowing communication between the air pump and the gas treatment system whenever fluid pressure at the outlet exceeds fluid pressure at the inlet by more than the predetermined difference.

Abstract: A self-sealing valve is used to fill, empty, and control the volume of fluid within an inflatable device. The valve includes a housing having a fluid inlet, a valve seat and a valve assembly that selectively covers the fluid inlet to provide a self-seal. The valve assembly includes a support member that suspends a flexible diaphragm in a closed position within the valve housing while allowing movement of at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm away from the valve seat to an open position and back towards the valve seat to a closed position. The support member may be manually moved to any of the multiple open positions, either to enable fluid release or to enhance fluid injection. With the injection of fluid, the diaphragm assumes an open position, allowing fluid influx. A fluid pressure created within the device assists in maintaining the diaphragm in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention provides a check valve for a test point for taking pressure measurements or fluid samples in a pressurized fluid system, said check valve including a housing having a bore and a movable valve body located in said bore, one end of said housing adapted to receive a pressure measuring probe for taking said pressure measurements or fluid samples, said one end of said housing including an upper bore section within which, in use, said pressure measuring probe is located wherein said movable valve body includes an end, located in said upper bore section, of nominal diameter less than the nominal diameter of said upper bore section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved vent valve for a gas strut, and to a gas strut incorporating such a vent valve. A vent valve (1) is provided having a first passage (9,12) in a body (2) extending from one side of a valve seat (8) to a surface of the body (2) which, in use, is exposed to the interior of a gas strut, and a second passage (15) in the body (2) extending from the other side of the valve seat (8) to a body surface which, in use, is exposed to the exterior of said gas strut. A ball (18) is provided between a screw (17), threadedly engaged with the second passage (15), and the valve seat (8), whereby tightening of the screw (17) forces the ball (18) into engagement with the valve seat (8). A controlled release of gas through the vent valve is thereby possible.

Abstract: A self sealing valve includes a diaphragm (602) positioned within a valve housing (606) by a movable hanger arm (610) which suspends the diaphragm from a mounting point (612) in the center of an air inlet (614). The hanger arm (610) is a rotating diaphragm hanger that has one end secured adjacent to an inner wall (618) of the air inlet (614) by a pair of pins (634). There is a contoured section (648) between the hinge pins (634) of the inner wall which interfaces with a contoured end (650) to provide for at least four distinct interaction possibilities. A first retains the hanger arm (610) in a valve closed position. A second causes the valve to exhibit a biased closed condition. A third locks the valve open and a fourth facilitates assembly.

Abstract: A positively controlled ball valve for flowing fluids, in particular water, for instance for use in snow making machines. The valve includes a valve housing (1) having a flow passageway (3) for the water (7), a valve seat (9) arranged in the flow passageway (3), and a valve ball (10) which is movable towards and from the valve seat (9). A force actuation device (4) having a piston rod (20) positively acts on the valve ball (10), which is movable in a race (11) in the valve housing (1). The race extends from the valve seat (9) obliquely outwards-rearwards, upstream of the flow of water (7). The force actuation device (4) is formed with a piston rod (20) arranged for being able to force the valve ball (10) in the direction away from the valve seat (4) and into the race (11) for the ball. The piston rod (20) is arranged to act on the valve ball (10), in the first stage of the opening of the valve, so that the ball at least partly rolls out of the valve seat (9).

Abstract: A manifold assembly includes a housing unit which has a check valve assembly and a pressure relief valve assembly formed in one integral unit. When the check valve is in a closed position, the dispensing line is sealed off from the pumping assembly. In addition, the check valve also seals off the pressure relief outlet in the same movement, by the use of two O-rings placed on a lockdown member. Line maintenance tests may be performed accurately, as well as testing of the pumping assembly, when the check valve and pressure relief valve are closed. This structure provides an improved assembly since the check valve and pressure relief valve are formed in one integral unit so as to be adjacent one another so that both valves can be conveniently closed off at the same time during a maintenance check.

Abstract: An improved capping mechanism which self-aligns as it is tightened irregardless of alignment at the initiation of capping. The capping mechanism being for use with any valve such a pressure relief valve with an outlet including radial vents. The valve body having a plurality of truncated threads about its periphery in between the vents. These truncated threads work in unison with internal threads on the cap.

Abstract: A non-wearing washer for fluid valve is non-fixedly mounted between washer retainer means disposed at a bottom end of a valve stem and the valve seat. The washer is retained in its operative position by configuring its top end to non-fixedly engage the washer retainer means while a tongue portion disposed on the underside of the main washer body is sized to extend down into the valve fitting end which attaches the valve to the discharging end of the fluid pipe. As the washer in non-fixedly mounted in between the bottom end of the valve stem and the valve seat, the rotation of valve stem 20 which translates into relative longitudinal displacement of the valve stem from the valve seat is not translated to the washer, thus eliminating the rotational wear now commonly associated with such washers.

Abstract: A fluid control valve system such as a water valve is disclosed. The fluid valve includes a body including a central cavity of which the upper portion is opened, a fluid inlet and an outlet communicating with the central cavity, a cap acting as a grip for closing the central cavity of the valve body and for performing relative movement with respect to the central cavity, and an opening and closing unit which is provided in the central cavity so as to be mediated and pressed or rotated by the movement of the cap, and of which one side is contacted or contacted/separated from the inlet. Compared with the conventional fluid valve, the elements are reduced in numbers and simplified in view of designing and manufacturing thereof. Thus, the production cost is reduced. Also, in case of forming a cap which is connected with the valve body of a transparent material, the interior of the valve can be easily seen and the cleanness of the valve inside and the checking of the wear or breakage can be easily recognized.

Abstract: A barometric damper has a housing which is adapted to be coupled with a structure. The housing has an opening that allows spatial communication between the interior and the exterior of the structure. The damper also has a damper blade. The damper blade is movably coupled with the housing. The blade has an open position where the blade accommodates air passage through the opening and a closed position where the flow of air through the opening is substantially precluded. The damper also has a lever that is movably coupled with the housing. The lever has an attaching means that is used to attach the lever to the blade when desired. The lever is movable between a first position where the lever accommodates free movement of the blade in response to barometric pressure changes on opposite sides of the blade, and a second position where the lever maintains the attaching means against the blade, thus holding the blade in its closed position.

Abstract: A check valve has a pivotal arm for striking a flap against a seal that has a knife edge for cutting occasionally lodged debris. The flap without an integral arm is light to provide minimum resistance to flow of fluid in a normal direction. Greater efficiency permits a spring for biasing an actuating mechanism that is aligned with the pivotal arm to be weaker so that fluid can flow more readily in a normal direction and the spring can be reset easier.

Abstract: An apparatus for electronically controlling the flow of low pressure gas to a compressor and preventing backflow from the compressor, the apparatus including a housing in fluid communication with the compressor, where the housing has a chamber, a housing inlet for receiving a low pressure gas, and a housing discharge port for flowing the low pressure gas to the compressor and through which backflow gas flows from the compressor. A valve member having a contact end is movable within the chamber along a predetermined path. The apparatus also includes a drive for moving an actuator along an axis. The actuator has an extension with an end adapted to abut the contact end of the valve member to thereby move the valve member along the path toward the housing inlet. The valve member is movable along the path and away from the inlet, when the actuator is retracted, by the flow of low pressure gas through the inlet.

Abstract: A modified air valve construction is provided for use in combination with a modern bicycle wheel having a rim for mounting a tire and an inner tube within the tire. Since many modern rims include relatively deep radiallyinwardly extending fairings which encompass air valves of conventional length, in accordance with the invention, an air valve adapter is received through an inwardly facing hole in the rim and attaches to the original valve stem. The adapter can be operated to selectively open or lock the unmodified valve. A nozzle from a pump can, in turn, be connected to the adapter to inflate the inner tube.

Abstract: A valve for regulating the flow of a liquid, for example in liquid chromatography, comprises a valve seat and a valve ball which are made of electrically conductive ceramic or glass material. Due to the electric conductivity, electrostatic charging is avoided which would otherwise attract dirt particles and lead to contamination and leakage of the valve. The valve is chemically inert and is not corroded by the solvents typically used in analytical chemistry.

Abstract: A backflow prevention device with a failure indicator designed to determine the functional state of integral backflow prevention device(s) or check valve(s). Check valve(s) are assembled in combination with failure indicator(s) and valve(s) or flow regulation device(s), and is designed to allow a working fluid to flow in the desired direction of fluid flow and prevent backflow. A built in test or procedure enables the functional condition of backflow prevention device(s) or check valve(s) to be determined readily, easily, and reliably.

Abstract: A composite check valve and positively closing electromagnetic solenoid valve, particularly such a valve for regulating the introduction of secondary air into the exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine at selected times during the operation of the engine. The valve comprises an inlet port, an outlet port, a first valve element movable between open and closed positions for nominally regulating the flow of a fluid between the inlet and outlet ports, and an electromagnetic solenoid having a closure element for overriding the first element. The rigid disk or closure element can function by seating against the same seat as the first element, or by "latching" the first element in its closed position. The disclosed embodiment is a flap valve which is modified by superimposing a rigid, movable valve disk over the flap. The rigid disk is connected to the solenoid armature and is movable between an override (closed) position and a disengaged (open) position when the solenoid is energized.

Abstract: A combination valve has a pneumatically actuated shut-off valve integrated in a valve housing and operative for blocking and releasing a flow between a valve inlet and a valve outlet. The shut-off valve has a valve member which is spring loaded in a valve closing direction. A check valve is integrated in the valve housing, provides blocking of the flow from the valve outlet to the valve inlet and has a closing member formed by a flat spring. A stroke guard limits an opening stroke of the closing member. The valve member of the shut-off valve is arranged at a side of the flat spring which faces the valve outlet and forming the stroke guard of the check valve. A valve plunger is axially guided in the valve housing and centrally extending through the flat spring, and control piston with which the valve member is connected through the valve plunger is loaded with a suction pressure for opening the shut-off valve and ventilated for closing the shut-off valve.

Abstract: A refill-prevention valve has a housing. The housing has a first tubular section defining a first passage, a second tubular section axially projecting from the first tubular section and defining a second passage being in fluid communication with the first passage, a third tubular section transversely projecting from the second tubular section and defining a third passage being in fluid communication with the second passage, and an annular flange which is formed on an internal surface of the housing between the first and second tubular sections and which defines an aperture. An annular plug is received in the aperture defined in the annular flange. A sleeve defines an aperture, an open end being disposed on the annular plug, a closed end and a disk formed on the closed end. A plunger is slidably received in the second passage for pushing the sleeve into the aperture defined in the annular flange and for pushing the annular plug out of the aperture defined in the annular flange.

Abstract: A fluid pump having a casing defining a fluid inlet a fluid outlet and first and second cylinders, a first piston mounted to the casing for movement in first and second directions with the first piston causing fluid in the inlet to be drawn into the first cylinder as the first piston moves in the first direction and causing fluid in the first cylinder to be discharged from the first cylinder towards the outlet and the second cylinder as the first piston moves in the second direction, a second piston mounted to the casing for movement in third and fourth directions with the second piston being movable in a third direction without drawing significant amounts of fluid from the inlet into the second cylinder and causing fluid in the second cylinder to be discharged from the second cylinder towards the outlet as the second piston moves in the fourth direction, and structure for driving the first piston reciprocatively in the first and second directions and the second piston reciprocatively in the third and fourth

Abstract: A fountain faucet is comprised of a housing defining a water chamber and having an inlet communicating the water chamber and an outlet communicating the water chamber through an opening, a float valve disposed in the water chamber and movable between valve open and valve closed positions. A control unit engaged in the housing by means of a thread operable to retain the float valve in its closed position or allow the float valve movable freely between the valve open and valve closed positions.

Abstract: A valve for use with a fluid tap is disclosed having a valve body (1), a handle spindle (3) which is termed to open and close a valve closure member (15). A valve carrier (8) is slidably mounted within the valve body (1) and includes an aperture (9) which receives a shaft (16) of the valve closure member (15). At least one of the handle spindle (3) and/or the valve carrier (8) is provided with a cammed surface (6,12) such that rotation of the handle spindle (3) through only fraction of a turn results in substantial longitudinal movement of the valve carrier (8), and subsequently, the valve closure member (15), relative to the valve body (1).

Abstract: An axially movable valve piston (3) and a rotatable spindle (2), which are connected with one another via a thread (24; 32), are guided in a headpiece (1). A sealing ring (5), which projects beyond the end face of the headpiece (1) facing the suppy duct, is held by the headpiece (1). The sealing ring (5) is designed on the projecting outer end face as a surface (54) for resting against a valve seat (62) and on the opposite inner end face as a lip seal (52) cooperating with the valve piston (3). In its section cooperating with the lip seal (52), the valve piston (3) is designed in a flat and seal-free manner.

Abstract: A shut-off valve for use in a filtration system with a filter element having a tubular coupling member at one end arranged so that when the filter is installed in the system the coupling element extends into a tubular housing to displace a spool to thereby permit flow through the filter element, the spool being returned by a compression spring to a closed position within the housing to shut off flow when the filter element is removed, the tubular housing having a pair of spaced apart internal sealing faces and the spool having a matching pair of spaced apart sealing surfaces that close against each other when the spool is in the closed position to thereby prevent flow through the valve. The valve is arranged in such a way that when in the closed position fluid pressure applied to the valve exerts force on the spool to urge it more tightly into the closed position.

Abstract: A composite check valve and positively closing valve, particularly such a valve for regulating the introduction of secondary air into the exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine at selected times during the operation of the engine. The valve comprises an inlet port, an outlet port, a first valve element movable between open and closed positions for nominally regulating the flow of a fluid between the inlet and outlet ports, and a second valve element for overriding the first element. The second element can function by seating against the same seat as the first element, or by "latching" the first element in its closed position. The disclosed embodiment is a flap valve which is modified by superimposing a rigid, movable valve disk over the flap. The rigid disk is movable between a disengaged position where it may have no immediate function and an override position urging the flap against its seat or otherwise closing the aperture defined by the seat.

Abstract: A fountain faucet is comprised of a housing defining a water chamber and having an inlet communicating the water chamber and an outlet communicating the water chamber through an opening a float valve hinged within the water chamber for a swinging movement between valve open and valve closed positions. A control unit engaged in the housing by means of a thread operable to retain the float in its closed position or allow the float valve swingable freely between valve open and valve closed positions.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for venting pressure from within a pressurized housing. It incorporates a sealing assembly that is secured within a housing and restrained against a pressurized channel by a nut. By loosening the nut, restraint on the sealing assembly is released thereby allowing fluid from the channel to travel the length of the sealing assembly and exit the housing. Conversely, by tightening the nut, restraint on the sealing assembly is reapplied which blocks the channel once again thereby preventing any more fluid from flowing.

Abstract: The tap comprises a closure member (22) in a chamber (20) at the intersection of an axial inlet channel (14) and a radial outlet channel (16), and a valve intended to contain a specific residual pressure in the bottle through the action of a spring (44). This valve consists of an annular cylindrical piston (38) fitted in a leaktight manner in the said chamber (20) downstream of the closure member (22) and defining, around an axial operating rod (28), an annular cylindrical passage space (46) in communication, in the open position, with the outlet channel (16) via at least one radial orifice (48) in the said piston (38). A leaktight seal (50) is provided between the base of the said piston (38) and the head of the closure member (22), whereas the piston is stressed by a spring (44) in the direction of the closure member (22) and comprises means for locking it in a position distant from the said closure member ( 22) against the action of its spring (44).

Abstract: An overfill protecting arrangement for a liquid storage tank comprises in combination a venting valve and a spill valve. The arrangement is designed for a maximum permissible loading rate, and the venting valve is so dimensioned that at this loading rate the tank pressure will assume an equivalent value substantially lower than a safety limit value prescribed by the authorities. The spill valve is a quick-opening valve, preferably a magnetic value, which has an opening pressure distinctly higher than said equivalent value of the tank pressure and lower than said safety limit value. The drops of pressure caused by a flow of liquid at the loading rate into the venting valve system and out of the fully open spill valve are so co-ordinated that flow of gas out of the spill valve and flow of liquid out of the venting valve cannot occur at any circumstances.

Abstract: A replaceable, non-refillable or single use valve for returnable, pressurized gas cylinders. The valve includes a valve housing removably mounted on the cylinder and a replaceable valve cartridge removably mounted in the valve housing. The valve cartridge includes a housing and a valve body movable in the housing movable by means of a handle to allow and prevent release of pressurized gas from the cylinder. A nozzle, which slidably fits in a vertical slot in the valve housing, is provided for venting pressurized gas from the cylinder.

Abstract: A separating wall having a valve opening is disposed between a chamber holding a high pressure and a chamber holding a low pressure. The valve seat is closed by a ball acting as a valve body. For a quick opening of the valve, an actuating member imparts a lateral impact to the ball, thereby lifting the ball off the valve seat. Setting the ball back onto the valve seat is effected under the influence of the gas flow passing through the valve opening. The valve has extremely short switching times and allows for a high repetition frequency.

Abstract: A pressure activated check valve comprising a valve body defining an axial fluid flow passage between inlet and outlet ports, a poppet valve assembly disposed in the passage for movement between an open position permitting two-way fluid flow through the passage and a closed position obstructing fluid flow through the passage, a spring for normally biasing the poppet valve assembly to the open position, a fluid pressure port adapted for fluid communication with a selectively pressured fluid source for selectively moving the poppet valve assembly to the closed position in opposition to the spring and elements responsive to fluid pressure in the inlet port for permitting fluid flow from the inlet port to the outlet port when the poppet valve assembly is in the closed position.

Abstract: A combined check valve and relief valve assembly for permitting the free of a fluid in a first direction and for selectively preventing backflow. Backflow occurs only upon depression of a compression spring-loaded cylindrical valve actuator housed within the valve body. The valve assembly comprises a valve body having an inlet and outlet port which are adjacent to an upper and lower cylindrical bore respectively, thus providing a flow path. A resilient duckbill valve is mounted within the cylindrical bores. A compression spring-loaded valve actuator is also received, lossely, within the valve body and is provided with a stem at the end of the valve actuator, proximate to the opening of the duckbill valve. Fluid passing through the upper cylindrical core around the valve actuator opens the lips of the duckbill valve permitting free passage therethrough. Back pressure seals the lips of the duckbill valve so that the valve becomes a check valve.

Abstract: In a check valve or stop/check valve comprising a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port and a valve seat between the two ports, a valve disc moves axially within a valve housing between open and closed positions, so that fluid flow applies pressure against the valve disc to automatically open the valve, but when the fluid stops or reverses, the valve automatically closes to prevent backwash. Under conditions of pulsating, low-volume fluid flow, a ridge on the valve seat and a deflector ring on the valve disc deflects the flow of fluid, thereby using the velocity of fluid to increase pressure against the valve disc so as to smoothly and gently move the valve disc, reduce vibration of the valve disc and prevent it from striking the valve seat.

Abstract: A packless non-refillable valve which incorporates a diaphragm.

Abstract: An override check valve comprising a valve housing in which a valve device is located which is made up of a valve member for opening and closing a valve port connecting first and second fluid ducts with each other. A valve closing spring urges the valve member into its closed setting. An operating device is arranged in an operation position of the valve in an upper housing part above the valve device and serves to switch over the valve member between the closed position and open position. An attachment part is arranged in this operation position on a lower part of the housing and serves to attach the valve to a component to be supplied with fluid under pressure, such attachment part having an outlet port in communication with the first duct.

Abstract: A stop-check valve includes inside a valve body a swing check valve disc and a contacting projection. A vertically mounted valve rod provided with a handwheel and having at the lower end a structure of a cylindrical contact portion is further included. The contact portion is vertically movable in coupling arrangement with the valve rod and capable of contacting with the contacting projection on the valve disc.

Abstract: A flapper control valve having a valve housing and at least one valve port plate sealably secured to the valve housing. Each valve port plate has at least one valve port plate through hole. At least one back plate is mounted downstream from the valve port plate and in an open position at a distance from the valve port plate. Each back plate has at least one back plate through hole. In the open position, at least one valve port plate through hole is in communication with at least one back plate through hole. The distance between the back plate and the valve port plate in the open position can be closed thus sealing the communication between at least one valve port plate through hole and at least one back plate through hole.

Abstract: An improved wellhead valve includes a tubular body with a central passage therethrough and with a downwardly facing valve seat surrounding a portion of said passage, a cylindrical sealing surface above said valve seat, internal threads above said sealing surface and external threads, a valve member positioned within said passage below said valve seat and biased toward engagement with said valve seat, a plug having external threads for engagement with the internal threads of said body and having a sealing means for sealing against said cylindrical sealing surface and a projection extending downwardly from said sealing means, said plug when positioned within said central passage with its sealing means engaging said sealing surface closing flow through said body and said plug being movable downwardly so that its sealing means is below said sealing surface and its projection engages said valve member to move it out of engagement with the valve seat so that flow through said central passage is open and further rot