Abstract: A valve housing member and a valve including a number of juxtaposed housing members containing a ported sleeve with a reciprocally mounted valve member therein. Each housing member comprises a generally cup-shaped portion which is centrally apertured to accommodate a valve sleeve with a clearance therebetween. A number of relatively flexible leg members are spaced about and extend axially from the aperture within the cup-shaped portion. A mounting ring is carried on the free ends of the leg members and arranged to surround and support the valve sleeve.

Abstract: Pipe coupling assembly for mounting on a tank vessel for use in transferring liquid to or from a single point mooring buoy, or for use in other locations where use of a loading arm is not practicable. The assembly comprises a pipe coupling capable of being releasably clamped to a pipe or hose end. Conduit means including an elbow is connected between the pipe coupling and a swivel assembly. A support is arranged to support the swivel assembly spaced from a support surface so that the pipe coupling is rotatably moveable about the swivel assembly between an operative downwardly facing position and a rearwardly and/or upwardly facing retracted position relative to the support surface. A pair of pipe couplings, arranged to operate in synchronism, may be mounted on a pair of swivels to allow simultaneous coupling to a pair of hoses.

Abstract: The invention relates to mounting of spool and sleeve valves within a housing by mounting the sleeve by a number of diaphragm members. A spool and sleeve valve having a housing of a plurality of juxtaposed tubular members is also disclosed. The diaphragm members are formed of a synthetic plastics material.

Abstract: The invention relates to mounting of spool and sleeve valves within a housing by mounting the sleeve by a number of diaphragm members. A spool and sleeve valve having a housing of a plurality of juxtaposed tubular members is also disclosed. The diaphragm members are formed of a synthetic plastics material.