Abstract: In a discharge regulator for outlets from liquid containers, in particular rain runoff retention reservoirs, in which a regulator plate or diaphragm is guided in front of the outlet opening and is operatively connected to a float by means of transmission elements which may at the same time be control elements, the regulator (1) is guided pivotally in front of the outlet opening (2) and is mounted above the latter on a fixed rotation axis (4) jointly with a disk (3) on a base plate (11). A transmission element (5) or (12) connects the disk (3) to a second upper rotation axis (7) on which a disk (6) is operatively connected to a float arm (8) and then via the latter to the float (9) (FIG. 1). The float (9) and float arm (8) as well as the plate (1) can optionally be arranged on alternate sides. Apart from these components all the other drive and transmission elements may be protected by a hood.

Abstract: A calibrated handknob assembly for use with a valve having a control stem, said assembly having a rising stem with spaced circumferential calibrations, a handknob having circumferentially spaced radial calibrations, a lock ring having an index cooperating with said handknob calibrations and having positions for permitting setting of the handknob "zero" position and index position at a desired circumferential location, for placing the assembly in a condition where the handknob cannot be rotated and for permitting rotation of the handknob to change the valve opening. An O-ring is used to detent the lock ring so that inadvertent rotation of the handknob will not occur and to prevent movement of the lock ring to the position where the handknob can be removed and "0" calibration reset. The O-ring may be easily removed to permit the resetting when needed.

Abstract: A liquid level control device including reciprocating magnet shuttle valve means that is moved to control a liquid flow due to the movement of a float lever magnet, magnet means in response to a change in a selected liquid level.

Abstract: Adjustment means for a valve float assembly comprising a float arm and a float, the float having a circular side wall with a flange outstanding from it and extending around it helically, the float arm end having flange engaging surfaces slidable over the flange so that rotation of the float raises or lowers it to provide the level adjustment means, and thereby water level height adjustment means.

Abstract: A fill valve for controlling liquid level in a toilet water tank or other tank includes a valve head assembly positioned at a selected level in the tank by a telescoping riser assembly with liquid inlet and outlet conduits extending toward the tank bottom. An adjusting nut on a stationary riser engages thread structures on inlet and outlet conduits for raising or lowering the valve head assembly and adjusting the liquid level. A main valve in the head assembly is controlled by a non-horizontal diaphragm separating a vent chamber and a control chamber. The control chamber is pressurized as liquid rises to the selected level by a standpipe extending downwardly in the tank. The valve closing and opening levels are offset by partly filling the vent chamber with liquid when the main valve is open to hydraulically load the diaphragm. A vacuum breaker valve obstructs backflow through the valve, vents the flow path when the valve is closed, and regulates flow into the vent chamber when the valve is open.

Abstract: A ballcock assembly having an upright standpipe for delivery of flush water, a control valve assembly at the upper end of the standpipe, and a float and ballast assembly slidably mounted for up and down movement relative to the standpipe and connected to the control valve assembly. The control valve assembly operates to open the valve to flow of flush water from the standpipe assembly in response to downward movement of the float and ballast assembly. When the float assembly is caused to rise by incoming flush water from the standpipe, it ultimately causes the control valve to shut off incoming flow of flush water from the standpipe.

Abstract: A sterile intravenous flow valve includes in-line valve mechanism which is maintained sterile in all of its positions. The valve also includes an adjustment member and a locking mechanism for selectively locking the adjustment member in place to thereby assure accurate flow rate settings. Sterility is achieved by providing a sealed chamber formed by a snap-fit engagement between the adjustment member and the main body member of the valve.

Abstract: The connector valve assembly is for insertion between a fluid inlet line assembly and an inflatable packer device having an externally disposed chemical dispensing assembly to pressure test and repair pipelines. The connector valve assembly is connectable to the fluid inlet line assembly which is comprised of a first chemical line, a second chemical line and a test media line and to the inflatable packer which has input connectors to receive the first and second chemical lines. The connector valve assembly has a first chemical conduit with an actuatable valve and connectors at opposite ends to transfer a first chemical component. A second chemical conduit with an actuatable valve and having connector means at opposite ends transfers a second chemical component. A valve actuating means is in communication with the second conduit at a location before its valve to simultaneously activate the valves of the first and second conduits.

Abstract: A beverage tube cleaner especially applicable as a permanent installation for cleaning draft beer distribution systems includes automatically controlled valves and a centrifugal pump for sequentially draining, cleaning, rinsing and draining conduits along the full length from their pressurized beverage sources to their spigots. The standardized fittings normally connecting the conduits to the kegs or other beverage sources are removed from the sources and connected end-to-end in pairs via unions mounted directly on the cleaner casing. Water pressure and pump vacuum force the cleaning and rinsing solutions through the conduits and the connecting unions, and under control of a sequence controller, treat the entire length of each conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for actuating a proportioning valve is presented. The valve consists of a pair of registers, each register having a cut-out portion defining a variable area orifice which is generally symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis through the orifice. The registers are respectively connected to a first and second drive shaft, the drive shafts being mounted about a common axis and being mounted in bearings in a frame such that by pivoting about the common axis, the drive shafts will urge the registers to simultaneously move in opposite directions. Each of the two drive shafts are provided with an arm which are pivotably connected to a tilting lever via a connecting rod. The two tilting levers are mounted on a pivot shaft which is parallel to the common axis of the two drive shafts. The tilting levers are also connected to a driving device, i.e., a hydraulic jack which acts to pivot them about their pivot shaft so that the registers are simultaneously actuated in opposite directions.

Abstract: A Top Entry Trunnion Ball Valve is provided having a valve body forming seat recesses with seat members movable disposed therein and urged towards sealing engagement with a spherical valve member by spring members and by differential pressure induced force. A seat retractor mechanism is movably disposed within the valve body and is movable by an externally controlled tool into retracting engagement with the seat members. The seat members and the seat retractor element have cooperative cam surfaces that cause camming movement of the seat members away from the valve member upon linear movement of the seat retractor. A fire safe seal and spring chamber is in communication with a relief passage having volumetric closure plugs permitting introduction of solvent or other softening agent into the spring chambers for removal of any accumulation of foreign material therein.

Abstract: A stepper for use between a transducer subjected to variable pressure, heat or liquid level for converting the continuous output signal of the transducer with all of its variations, both of significant magnitude and those of insignificant importance, into a continuous stepped output signal that increases or decreases the current to a transducer responsive control unit, particularly a servo amplifier, which stepped signal eliminates all minor and unimportant fluctuations from the output current from the transducer. The stepper also includes a sequence of voltage regulators such as potentiometers in the circuits between the stepper and the servo amplifier by means of which the magnitude of the current flow of each step to the servo amplifier may be adjusted or programmed with respect to one another. It is particularly useful in the regulation of flow control valves in water distribution and sewage disposal systems, but its application to steam boilers is also disclosed and described.

Abstract: A storage system with 100% secondary containment includes a rigid outer vessel, a flexible cell inner vessel and a spacer layer therebetween. The region between the outer and inner vessels is monitored for leakage through either the rigid outer vessel or the flexible inner vessel. A number of expandable positioning rings keep the inner vessel substantially inflated regardless of the amount of fluid within the inner vessel. Outlet openings are formed in the outer and inner vessels to permit the passage of fluid into and out of the inner vessel. To retrofit a rigid vessel in use, the vessel is emptied, a manhole opening is cut, the vessel is inspected and conditioned as necessary, and the inside surface is covered with a coating layer. A spacer layer is mounted to the coating layer to cover the inside surface of the outer vessel. Fluid detectors and a suction tube are mounted within channels formed in the spacer layer. The flexible inner vessel is placed into position within the rigid vessel and is inflated.

Abstract: An improved valve for water faucets or the like. The valve has a stem with a locking surface at the lower end thereof, and a seal that has a coacting locking surface matingly engaging the stem locking surface. The locking surfaces are so formed that separation of the seal from the stem is prevented when assembled in the valve but the seal comes apart when removed from the valve. The seal means has a pair of blocking surfaces and a pair of undercut portions with only one of each pair being in operative relationship to a single water exit so that when the operative blocking surface becomes worn, the stem-seal assembly may be turned 180.degree. for restoring the valve to its normal operating condition.

Abstract: A valve of the type which is actuated under the pressure of the medium it controls and in which axially-aligned actuating and damping pistons are disposed within cylindrical relief and damping chambers and are connected to a valve element engageable with a valve seat disposed between inlet and outlet valve ports. The actuating piston acts under the pressure of the medium it controls to actuate the valve element in response to a reduction in pressure in the relief chamber. The invention itself resides in the provision of a restricted passageway which interconnects the relief and damping chambers whereby the pressure in the damping chamber will be reduced slowly in response to a reduction in pressure in the relief chamber whereby, if the valve should stick or otherwise become slow-acting, the pressure within the damping chamber will assist and insure that the valve is actuated even though it may not be in the best operating condition.

Abstract: A multiple stage energized fluiel flywheel is contained within a housing. An axially extending shaft is rotatably mounted within the housing. Fluid is introduced into the unit through an initial axial flow section and further pressure increases are experienced in a radial blower section and an annular squirrel cage section peripherally arranged about the radial blower. Pressurized fluid discharged from the squirrel cages is directed to either a peripheral exhaust ring which discharges pressurized fluid to the reservoir interior or to an adjacent hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor includes a rotor which is secured to the stator section of the initial axial pumping section. The axial shaft, radial blower, squirrel cage and exhaust section rotate as a unit in one direction of operation. The hydraulic motor and axial pumping section stator rotate as a unit in the opposite direction of rotation. The flywheel may operate using air, hydraulic fluid or other motive fluids.

Abstract: The housing of a distributor valve has a first inlet for admission of a liquid which is maintained at a first pressure, a second inlet for admission of a liquid which is maintained at a higher second pressure, and at least two outlets. The cylindrical valving element has a first passage, one end of which is in permanent communication with the first inlet and the other end of which can be moved into register with a selected outlet in response to rotation of the valving element. The latter has a second passage, one end of which is in permanent communication with the second inlet and the other end of which registers with an outlet other than that which is in register with the other end of the first passage. The second passage and/or the second inlet admits highly pressurized flusing liquid into the clearances between the housing and the valving element to prevent penetration of liquid which is admitted via first inlet.

Abstract: Apparatus for sealing the periphery of an opening such, for example, as an opening through which bulk material is fed into a bin, a shaft opening through which hot bulk material is cooled, or an opening in a blast furnace shaft, of the type wherein a channel extends around the periphery of the opening into which a dividing wall extends whose lower end is spaced from the channel bottom so as to define a pair of adjacent channel portions which intercommunicate through the space between the lower end of the dividing wall and the channel bottom so that liquid provided in the channel at least fills the communicating space. According to the invention, a pair of external channels are provided, each of which is adjacent to and extends around one of the inner and outer sides of the peripherally extending channel, respectively, so that the latter comprises an inner channel.

Abstract: The valve mechanism is of the type which is provided with a device for automatically controlling the motion of the valve body.The motion of the valve body is determined by the presence of pressure of medium at the outlet end of the valve and is adapted to be controlled by hydraulic damping means connected to the valve body and acting in one direction, manual adjusting means being adapted during opening of the valve, to effect a restricted initial displacement of the valve body in opening direction to permit pressure build-up at the outlet side of the valve.

Abstract: A valve is disclosed in which the wear-prone parts comprised of the valve, guides and valve seat are readily and easily removed through the bonnet area. The guides are maintained in position in the valve body by engagement with a stop and by securing the bonnet to the body without the requirement of being bolted to the body. Other features and details are disclosed.