Abstract: A faucet includes a spout, a water level sensor, and a controller. The spout includes a water outlet having a first set of nozzles oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis defined by the water outlet such that water discharged from the first set of nozzles converges at the central axis at a focal distance from the water outlet. The water level sensor is disposed on the spout and is configured to detect a distance between the water outlet and a level of water in a container disposed below the water outlet. The controller is configured to control the flow of water through the water outlet based on a comparison between the detected distance and the focal distance.

Abstract: Fluid management systems for handling pressurized fluid connect various subsystems or subunits without the need to use reinforced tubing. The system utilizes one or more segments of unreinforced conduit that are encapsulated at various points along a length of the segment with one or more rigid encapsulating members. The unreinforced conduit may be made a disposable element while the rigid encapsulating members may be re-used. In one aspect, the encapsulating member may include a two-part valve body that surrounds and encapsulates a portion of the unreinforced conduit. In another aspect, the encapsulating member may include a two-part jacket that surrounds and encapsulates a portion of the unreinforced conduit. The two-part valve bodies and two-part jackets may be joined at various points within the system as part of the overall flow system.

Abstract: A metering valve for introducing media into a pressurized fluid includes media passaging having a media inlet for receiving media and a media outlet for dispensing media toward the pressurized fluid. The media passaging defines a flow path extending from the media inlet to the media outlet and is configured to permit flow of media along the flow path. A plunger, including a plunger head, is movable between a closed position in which the plunger head forms a seal to prevent flow of media through the media passaging and an open position in which the plunger head permits flow of media through the media passaging. The seal formed by the plunger head includes a first sealing interface and a second sealing interface downstream along the flow path of the first sealing interface.

Abstract: An orthoplanar spring for a hydraulic tensioner which has a flat, closed position, in which a flat center portion of the orthoplanar spring seals the inlet hole between the oil supply and the high pressure chamber of the tensioner and an open deformed position in which the flat center portion of the orthoplanar spring moves a distance to unseal the inlet hole such that fluid flows from the inlet supply through the openings in the orthoplanar spring and around the flat center portion to the high pressure chamber.

Abstract: A faucet having a base that is mountable to a support, a spout moveably coupled to the base and having an outlet for dispensing water, and a valve that controls a flow of water to an outlet, where the valve is opened in response to the spout being moved relative to the base to a first position, and the valve is closed in response to the spout being moved relative to the base from the first position toward a second position.

Abstract: A valve actuator assembly having an actuator housing coupled to a bonnet and a housing lid. A hydraulic cylinder is positioned within the actuator housing and directly coupled to the bonnet. A piston is positioned within the hydraulic cylinder and coupled to a spring lifter assembly and a spring is positioned within the actuator housing and having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to a lower surface of the housing lid, and the second end being coupled to the spring lifter assembly. An operating stem is coupled to the piston and positioned in a channel extending through the bonnet to a valve body assembly.

Abstract: The instrumented device comprises a body to be attached to a mixing valve producing a mixed fluid by blending hot and cold fluids. The body defines a main channel and a bypass channel, provided for the outflow of the mixed fluid through the body. The device comprises a turbine arranged in the main channel, being bypassed by the bypass channel, such that, as soon as the flow rate of the mixed fluid flowing through the body is non-zero, all or a portion of the mixed fluid flowing through the body passes through the main channel passing through the turbine and, at the same time, a portion of the mixed fluid flowing through the body is likely to bypass the turbine by flowing in the bypass channel between the upstream and the downstream of the turbine.

Abstract: A combined sealing member for a coiled tubing blowout preventer box includes an upper plate, a first main sealing body, a second main sealing body and a lower plate that are disposed in sequence from top to bottom and are each provided with a through hole allowing a coiled tubing to pass therethrough. The upper plate is composed of two upper plate units that are separable half-and-half. The first main sealing body is composed of two first main sealing body units that are separable half-and-half. The second main sealing body is composed of two second main sealing body units that are separable half-and-half. The lower plate is composed of two lower plate units that are separable half-and-half. The first main sealing body has a hardness greater than that of the second main sealing body and a height smaller than that of the second main sealing body.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body, a faucet spout and a spray pattern controller for providing a plurality of spray patterns. The faucet body includes a faucet handle that is movable with respect to the faucet body. The faucet spout has a first end extending from and integral to the faucet body. The spray pattern controller is located along a side of the faucet spout. The spray pattern controller is configured to adjust a spray pattern. The faucet spout may include at least first and second selectable outlets, and water flow through the outlets is selectably managed by the spray pattern controller to select a spray pattern from a plurality of spray patterns capable of being dispensed through the faucet spout.

Abstract: A faucet device for regulating hot and cold water is provided, which includes a water outlet main body and two sets of regulation components. The water outlet main body is provided with a water outlet, a cold water outlet, and a hot water outlet. The cold water outlet is communicated to the water outlet, and the hot water outlet is communicated to the water outlet. The two sets of regulation components are provided on the water outlet main body and configured to regulate water inflow. A water outlet end of one regulation component is communicated to the cold water outlet and a water inlet end of the regulation component is communicated to a cold water pipe; a water outlet end of the other regulation component is communicated to the hot water outlet and a water inlet end of the other regulation component is communicated to a hot water pipe.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a faucet water purifier, a control valve and a disk assembly for a faucet water purifier, which comprises a control valve and a filtering device, wherein the filtering device defines a first communicating opening, a second communicating opening and a third communicating opening, the control valve comprises a valve body and a valve core, wherein the valve body defines a valve cavity, a first opening, a second opening, a third opening, a fourth opening, a fifth opening, a raw water inlet and a draining opening, wherein the valve core is disposed inside the valve cavity, wherein the first opening is communicated with the first communicating opening of the filtering device, the second opening is communicated with the second communicating opening of the filtering device, the fourth opening is communicated with the third communicating opening of the filtering device, the third opening is communicated with a water outlet of the filtering device, and the raw water inlet of the val

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multifunctional smart faucets able to dispense a plurality of cleaning and personal hygiene liquids. In accordance with aspects and embodiments, a multifunctional smart faucet system is provided comprising a faucet that, in addition to having traditionally plumbed hot and cold water lines, includes a plurality of reservoirs, each of the plurality of reservoirs having a reservoir channel extending from the reservoir through the body of the faucet. The faucet systems disclosed includes a manual push button able to dispense fluids in the reservoirs, as well automated systems for dispensing fluids on intervals and according to pre-determined programming. In some embodiments, the disclosed smart faucet systems are controllable by smart devices with the aid of a dedicated application.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bearing configured to couple a faucet spout to a faucet body. The bearing includes a plurality of fingers extending parallel to a central axis of the bearing. The plurality of fingers is configured to engage with the faucet spout at an intermediate position between a first end of the bearing and a second end of the bearing. The fingers are configured to exert an outward pressure to the faucet spout. The fingers are also configured to compress in a substantially axial direction.

Abstract: A manual reset actuator includes a main drain, a diaphragm release aperture fluidly coupled to a flow control valve, an upper chamber, a control port, a control orifice, an upper chamber supply orifice, and a sealing assembly, which includes a button, and a plunger. A pressure in the upper chamber exerts a downward force on the plunger. A spring exerts an upward force on the plunger. The fluid in the upper chamber is released via the control orifice, which lowers the pressure in the upper chamber, decreasing the downward force exerted on the plunger. When the downward force is less than the upward force, the spring forces the plunger upwards into an open configuration, which unseals the diaphragm release aperture. When the upward force is less than the downward force, the plunger remains in a closed configuration, which keeps the diaphragm release aperture sealed.

Abstract: A valve includes a valve housing provided with an inlet port and an outlet port; a valve body to be driven by a drive source; a spring that urges the valve body in a direction opposite a direction of driving by the drive source; and a valve seat formed at an edge of a through-flow passage. The valve body and the valve seat cooperatively form a poppet valve. The valve is configured to control a flow rate in accordance with a movement of the valve body. Flow passages on a downstream side of the poppet valve are provided with increase regions where a flow passage cross-sectional area tends to increase toward the downstream side.

Abstract: A pivotable spray head for connection to a faucet for expelling water is described herein. The spray head includes a spray head top portion having an inlet to receive water from the faucet and a spray head bottom portion having an outlet to expel water. The spray head further includes a pivoting joint mechanism structured to pivot the spray head relative to the faucet about a pivot axis.

Abstract: A drive that is drivable by a pressure medium is described. The drive is used for a valve that can be used in hygienic applications. The drive includes a drive housing, in which a main piston is movable along a stroke direction by the action of the pressure medium and can be coupled to a rod, and a stop for limiting a movement of the main piston. To improve the drive, it is proposed that an additional piston is provided, which is movable by the action of the pressure medium. The stop can be carried along by the additional piston. The disclosure also describes a double-seat valve comprising such a drive and to a method for operating such a drive.

Abstract: A water discharge structure and a sensor-operated water discharge device are disclosed. The water discharge structure includes a valve core seat having independent cold water, hot water and sensor-operated mixed water flow channels. An accommodating chamber is disposed inside the sensor-operated mixed water flow channel for accommodating a solenoid valve that controls opening and closing of the sensor-operated mixed water flow channel. The valve core seat has a cold water outlet, a hot water outlet, a sensor-operated mixed water inlet and a mechanically-operated mixed water inlet that are located on a same end face of the valve core seat. It is convenient to assemble the valve core seat and the valve core of the sensor-operated water discharge device. The overall assembly of the sensor-operated water discharge device can be realized when it leaves the factory, and the installation operation can be simplified for the user.

Abstract: A fluid-conveying device for conveying a fluid, such as in particular water, from a tank. The fluid can be conveyed along a dosing line to an injection point by a pump, wherein the dosing line is attached at a pressure side of the pump by a connection plug which is attached to an outlet line. The fluid-conveying device has at least one first valve, which is preloaded by a spring and which is configured to prevent a fluid flow from the dosing line to the outlet line and which is furthermore configured to permit the fluid flow from the outlet line to the dosing line if a predefined minimum pressure p1 is reached on that side of the first valve which faces toward the outlet opening.

Abstract: An isolation assembly for a boiler unit that incorporates a pressure relief valve and an automatic air vent to a valve body that includes a valve positioned adjacent to the automatic air vent. The unitary valve body reduces the number of components and leak paths and incorporates a ball valve to permit removing and/or securing the automatic air vent without having to purge the adjacent plumbing system.