Abstract: A valve for controlling a flow of a fluid between a source, reservoir, a vent, and pressure-based device. The valve has multiple positions each having a source port fluidly coupleable to the source, reservoir port fluidly coupleable to the reservoir, device port fluidly coupleable to the pressure-based device, and venting port configured to vent the fluid. The multiple positions are separately selectable and include a fill position having a fill conduit fluidly coupling the source port and device port, a recycle position having a recycle conduit fluidly coupling the reservoir port and device port, and a vent position having a vent conduit fluidly coupling the vent port and device port. The fill conduit, recycle conduit, and vent conduit each communicate the fluid only when a corresponding one of the multiple positions is selected, and the multiple positions are configured to prevent selection of more than one at a time.

Abstract: An improved method and circuitry for fluid power applications that provides energy savings through the sequential recycling of normally exhausted pressure or vacuum by direct transfer and accumulation of exhaust pressure for additional use, including from one end of the actuator to the opposite end or within the actuator itself and for use by other devices in separate systems.

Abstract: An improved method and means for increasing the efficiency and power output of combustion engines, fluid power devices and other force transmitting applications. Pressure wave inversion details are provided to increase fluid flow and applied force while reducing friction and wear. The speed of combustion is also significantly increased which improves fuel economy, emissions and engine performance.

Abstract: A valve for controlling a flow of a fluid between a source, reservoir, a vent, and pressure-based device. The valve has multiple positions each having a source port fluidly coupleable to the source, reservoir port fluidly coupleable to the reservoir, device port fluidly coupleable to the pressure-based device, and venting port configured to vent the fluid. The multiple positions are separately selectable and include a fill position having a fill conduit fluidly coupling the source port and device port, a recycle position having a recycle conduit fluidly coupling the reservoir port and device port, and a vent position having a vent conduit fluidly coupling the vent port and device port. The fill conduit, recycle conduit, and vent conduit each communicate the fluid only when a corresponding one of the multiple positions is selected, and the multiple positions are configured to prevent selection of more than one at a time.

Abstract: An improved method and circuitry for fluid power applications that provides energy savings through the recycling of normally exhausted pressure by direct transfer and accumulation of exhaust pressure for additional use, including from one end of the actuator to the opposite end or within the actuator itself and for use by other devices in separate systems.

Abstract: A tool has a pair of elongate housings adapted to be joined together in a housing assembly for enclosing and supporting a flexible drive mechanism entrained about a pair of rotatable elements. Each of the rotatable elements is disposed on the housing assembly at opposite ends thereof. A flexible drive mechanism provides a transfer of power between the rotatable elements so that rotation of one rotatable element at one input end of the housing assembly will effect driven rotation of the other rotatable element at an output end of the housing assembly. The elongate housings include male and female configurations for aligning and joining the housings without independent fasteners.

Abstract: A tool has a pair of elongate housings adapted to be joined together in a housing assembly for enclosing and supporting a drive mechanism between a pair of oppositely disposed rotatable elements. The drive mechanism provides a transfer of power between the rotatable elements so that rotation of one rotatable element at one input end of the housing assembly will effect driven rotation of the other rotatable element at an output end of the housing assembly. The input end of the housing is provided with a first interlock configuration overlying and encircling the input end rotatable element. A motor mechanism is coupled to the input end of the housing assembly and has a rotatable drive shaft which passes entirely through and drives the input end rotatable element. The motor mechanism is integrally formed with a second interlock configuration identical to and matingly engageable with the first interlock configuration.

Abstract: A tool has a pair of elongate housings adapted to be joined together in a housing assembly for enclosing and supporting a flexible drive mechanism entrained about a pair of rotatable elements. Each of the rotatable elements is disposed on the housing assembly at opposite ends thereof. A flexible drive mechanism provides a transfer of power between the rotatable elements so that rotation of one rotatable element at one input end of the housing assembly will effect driven rotation of the other rotatable element at an output end of the housing assembly. The elongate housings include male and female configurations for aligning and joining the housings without independent fasteners.

Abstract: A tool has a pair of elongate housings adapted to be joined together in a housing assembly for enclosing and supporting a flexible drive mechanism entrained about a pair of rotatable elements. Each of the rotatable elements is disposed on the housing assembly at opposite ends thereof. A flexible drive mechanism provides a transfer of power between the rotatable elements so that rotation of one rotatable element at one input end of the housing assembly will effect driven rotation of the other rotatable element at an output end of the housing assembly. The elongate housings include male and female configurations for aligning and joining the housings without independent fasteners.