Abstract: A water separation filter is provided with a first compartment including a particulate filter and a second compartment including a hydrophobic filter for removing particle contaminants and water from a fuel flowing through the filter. Inlet and outlet fuel line couplings are provided so that the water separation filter can be installed as an in-line filter between a fuel tank and a combustion engine.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a reusable valve in which a seal portion is co-molded with and overmolded to the valve stem to provide a secure mechanical bond therebetween. In one embodiment, the valve includes a snap fit between the valve stem and a retaining cap to provide easy assembly of the valve as well as an efficient and compact retention mechanism for a biasing spring and the valve stem in relation to the valve housing. In one embodiment, the valve includes an easy-to-use opening and closing mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user when moving the valve stem to an open position and to a closed position to inflate, deflate, or maintain air or gas pressure in the inflatable article. The present disclosure also provides a dunnage bag with such valve.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a reusable valve in which a seal portion is co-molded with and overmolded to the valve stem to provide a secure mechanical bond therebetween. In one embodiment, the valve includes a snap fit between the valve stem and a retaining cap to provide easy assembly of the valve as well as an efficient and compact retention mechanism for a biasing spring and the valve stem in relation to the valve housing. In one embodiment, the valve includes an easy-to-use opening and closing mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user when moving the valve stem to an open position and to a closed position to inflate, deflate, or maintain air or gas pressure in the inflatable article. The present disclosure also provides a dunnage bag with such valve.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a reusable valve in which a seal portion is co-molded with and overmolded to the valve stem to provide a secure mechanical bond therebetween. In one embodiment, the valve includes a snap fit between the valve stem and a retaining cap to provide easy assembly of the valve as well as an efficient and compact retention mechanism for a biasing spring and the valve stem in relation to the valve housing. In one embodiment, the valve includes an easy-to-use opening and closing mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user when moving the valve stem to an open position and to a closed position to inflate, deflate, or maintain air or gas pressure in the inflatable article. The present disclosure also provides a dunnage bag with such valve.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a reusable valve in which a seal portion is co-molded with and overmolded to the valve stem to provide a secure mechanical bond therebetween. In one embodiment, the valve includes a snap fit between the valve stem and a retaining cap to provide easy assembly of the valve as well as an efficient and compact retention mechanism for a biasing spring and the valve stem in relation to the valve housing. In one embodiment, the valve includes an easy-to-use opening and closing mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user when moving the valve stem to an open position and to a closed position to inflate, deflate, or maintain air or gas pressure in the inflatable article. The present disclosure also provides a dunnage bag with such valve.

Abstract: A water separation filter is provided with a first compartment including a particulate filter and a second compartment including a hydrophobic filter for removing particle contaminants and water from a fuel flowing through the filter. Inlet and outlet fuel line couplings are provided so that the water separation filter can be installed as an in-line filter between a fuel tank and a combustion engine.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a reusable valve in which a seal portion is co-molded with and overmolded to the valve stem to provide a secure mechanical bond therebetween. In one embodiment, the valve includes a snap fit between the valve stem and a retaining cap to provide easy assembly of the valve as well as an efficient and compact retention mechanism for a biasing spring and the valve stem in relation to the valve housing. In one embodiment, the valve includes an easy-to-use opening and closing mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user when moving the valve stem to an open position and to a closed position to inflate, deflate, or maintain air or gas pressure in the inflatable article. The present disclosure also provides a dunnage bag with such valve.

Abstract: A cargo or dunnage air bag inflation and deflation system comprises an inflation-deflation valve member, a cap-type plug member, and an air gun implement having a fill nozzle and an exhaust nozzle mounted upon opposite ends thereof for respective connection to the valve member in order to perform inflation and deflation operations. The valve member comprises a flapper or check valve element pivotally mounted upon the valve member so as to permit inflation or deflation of the cargo or dunnage air bag when the flapper or check valve element is moved away from its valve seat, and to substantially maintain the cargo or dunnage air bag in its inflated state when the flappper or check valve element is effectively seated upon its valve seat.

Abstract: An air filter restriction sensor assembly for use on an engine, such as a small gas engine provides a simple on/off system with remote indicating to notify the operator of the air restriction. More specifically, the air restriction in the air intake line of the engine creates a vacuum which pulls on a plunger mechanism until the mechanism contacts a switch, such as a membrane switch, and activates the switch. The switch can be electrically connected to an indicator device, such as a light-emitting diode, which is readily visible to the operator to notify the operator of the air restriction.

Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve body having an elongated passage through which product flows and a valve element which rotates about an axis extending generally normal to an axis defined by the passage in the valve body is disclosed. The valve element is mounted in the valve body passage to control product flow through the passage as a function of the position of the valve element. The diameter of a valve body bore within which the valve element rotates is equal to or greater than the passage it seals. A seal structure cooperates with the valve element to selectively seal the passage.

Abstract: A valve has a valve stem including a head operable in an outlet for opening and closing the valve. A resilient bulb functions as a spring for operation of the valve. A lever is used to depress the bulb and move the valve stem. The shape of the channel defined for flow through the valve consolidates the fluid stream leaving the valve.

Abstract: An over-molded fitment is configured for mounting to a flexible packaging material. The fitment includes a flange having first and second sides, a spout extending upwardly from the first side of the flange and an over-molded sealing media molded onto the first side of the flange. The flange and spout are integral with one another and formed from a single first material. The over-molded sealing media is formed from a second material different from the first material and having a density less than a density of the first material. The sealing media permits joining the different materials of the flexible packaging and the fitment that would otherwise not seal to one another. A method for forming the over-molded fitment and a package formed with the fitment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cargo or dunnage air bag inflation and deflation system comprises an inflation-deflation valve member, a cap-type plug member, and an air gun implement having a fill nozzle and an exhaust nozzle mounted upon opposite ends thereof for respective connection to the valve member in order to perform inflation and deflation operations. The valve member comprises a flapper or check valve element pivotally mounted upon the valve member so as to permit inflation or deflation of the cargo or dunnage air bag when the flapper or check valve element is moved away from its valve seat, and to substantially maintain the cargo or dunnage air bag in its inflated state when the flappper or check valve element is effectively seated upon its valve seat.

Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve body having an elongated passage through which product flows and a valve element which rotates about an axis extending generally normal to an axis defined by the passage in the valve body is disclosed. The valve element is mounted in the valve body passage to control product flow through the passage as a function of the position of the valve element. The diameter of a valve body bore within which the valve element rotates is equal to or greater than the passage it seals. A seal structure cooperates with the valve element to selectively seal the passage.

Abstract: A switch assembly for activation by a shaft or hinge pin of a hinge includes a cam member connected for rotation along with the shaft and an actuating band operably connected to the cam member. The actuating band includes an engagement portion for contact with a first portion of a lever upon rotational movement of the shaft of the hinge and the cam member. The lever is movable to enable a second portion of the lever to contact an electrical switch to in turn make or break contact of a desired electrical circuit formed by the electrical switch. A sealing insert is included to provide a substantially waterproof seal between the hinge shaft and the switch assembly.

Abstract: An improved grounding clip connector for positively grounding an insulated conductor to an appliance panel comprises a base section, a first pair of laterally spaced blade members projecting upwardly from one edge portion of the base section, and a second pair of laterally spaced blade members projecting upwardly from a second opposite edge portion of the base section, the laterally spaced blade members defining vertical passageways between the pairs thereof for retaining the insulated conductor upon the connector. A spring clip member is integrally formed with the base section of the connector and is substantially C-shaped in configuration so as to cooperate with the base section of the connector in grasping the appliance panel therebetween.

Abstract: A refrigration, foam sealing bushing is provided for use within a refrigeration door cavity. The bushing is formed of a male member, and a female member. The male member includes a head portion, an upper shank portion, a reduced lower shank portion, and a disc-like member. The female member is formed of a tubular section having an open upper end and an open lower end. The tubular section has an axially extending bore which extends between the open upper end and the open lower end for telescopingly receiving the lower shank portion of the male member. Passageways are formed between the outer surface of the reduced lower shank portion and inner surface of the axially extending bore of the tubular section for permitting air to escape from the door cavity but yet preventing foam insulation from escaping during the injection of the foam insulation into the door cavity.

Abstract: A connector provides wire termination, without the need for any tools, facilitating electrical connection and trimming of excess wire by way of pressure applied by a human finger. Connection is accomplished by means of a rotational mechanism comprising an insulative base housing, a conductive electrical terminal and a non-conductive cam lever. The cam lever is configured around a rotating hub and has a wire passageway therethrough. the conductive electrical terminal, has a first insulation displacement contact and a second feedthrough/trimming contact, and fits slidably in the insulative base housing. With a wire installed through the wire passageway and feedthrough/timming contact, manual rotation of the cam lever and exertion of finger pressure terminates the wire in the conductive terminal and trims excess wire. A detent retains the cam lever in the engaged position. Reverse rotational movement of the cam lever frees the wire for removal.