Patents Assigned to Transquip USA, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10060549
    Abstract: A valve actuator can include an elongate shaft configured to engage with a valve stem of a valve assembly. The elongate shaft can include a weakened portion between the first and second ends. The actuator can include an elongate tube configured to receive a portion of the elongate shaft. A can engage a valve stem of a valve assembly a portion of the elongate shaft. The biasing member can bias the elongate shaft away from the valve stem. The elongate shaft can transition between partially and fully engaged positions. The elongate can inhibit accidental rotation of a valve stem when in the partially engaged position. The elongate shaft can be incapable of rotating a valve stem when in the partially engaged position. The elongate shaft can be capable of rotating a valve stem when in a fully engaged position. The biasing member can bias the elongate shaft toward the partially engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Transquip USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Becherer