Abstract: A non-flowing pilot operated relief valve system having modulating action includes a relief valve and a pilot valve. The pilot valve includes a body forming a channel, an inlet port, a control port, and a vent port. A portion of the channel forms an inlet chamber in communication with the inlet port. A piston is axially movable within the channel and has a vent-valve seat communicating the control port and the vent port. A spool extends through the sleeve and is substantially coaxial with the piston. The spool is axially movable within the channel in response to fluid pressure within the inlet chamber. The spool has an inlet-valve seal member closable on the inlet-valve seat and a vent-valve seal member closable on the vent-valve seat. The spool is adapted such that the inlet-valve seal member is seated on the inlet-valve seat when the a vent-valve seal member is unseated from the vent-valve seat.

Abstract: A device with a valve for setting the flow of a flow medium, which has a passage channel with an inlet opening and with an outlet opening for the flow medium, and with a tongue-like valve element, which is arranged in the passage channel. The valve element is adjustable in a rotatably movable manner with an actuating device between two end positions. The device is adapted to users who need the flow medium at different pressure levels by providing a discharge opening branching off from the passage channel. The discharge opening is provided with a diaphragm opening having a predetermined gap geometry. The discharge opening with diaphragm opening is arranged in the range of pivoting of the valve element such that the discharge opening is closed in one of the end positions and the passage channel is switched essentially in the direction of flow at the same time.

Abstract: The invention provides a quick exhaust valve which allows compressed air to be smoothly supplied to and discharged from an air bag. The exhaust valve operates reliably even at low pressure or small quantity of air, and is capable of a quick exhaust of air. A valve body (11) has an opening (18) for connecting an exhaust port (17) to an air bag (A), and an inlet port (16) for compressed air. In this valve body (11), a valve member (13) comprising an opening/closing piece (20) for the exhaust port (17) and an opposing piece (21) for the inlet port (16) is arranged so it is movable in a direction to open and close the exhaust port (17). The opening/closing piece (20) and the opposing piece (21) of the valve member (13) are formed into an angle, preferably acute. This allows the opening/closing piece (20) to close the exhaust port (17) when the compressed air from the inlet port (16) is supplied.

Abstract: A pneumatic control system for providing pressurized air and vacuum to ophthalmic microsurgical instruments. The pneumatic system is constructed in a drawer assembly to allow it to be readily inserted into or removed from a modularly constructed cabinet of a microsurgical control console.In addition, the pneumatic system improves upon existing pneumatic control systems by providing a third mode of microscissors operation from a single pneumatic port. The third mode is made possible by a high speed three-way solenoid control valve which provides rapid pulses of air to the pneumatic port.A second improvement involves the use of a pneumatic pressure transducer to monitor pneumatic pressure being supplied to the pneumatic system in order to recognize non-hazardous transient drops in air pressure which can occur under certain normal operating conditions.

Abstract: A pump including a first portion (2) with a metering cylinder (3) containing a plunger (4), and a second portion (7) engaging the surface of the first portion (2) in which the outlet of the cylinder (3) is located, and comprising a recess (10) located opposite the cylinder for delivering a liquid. A flexible impervious membrane (8) clamped between the two portions (2, 7) comprises an opening (13) facing the cylinder (3) and a resilient circumferential ring (12) engaging the bottom of the recess (10). A disc (14) in the central area of the recess engages the membrane (8), and a duct (6) linked to the cylinder (5) and having an outlet in the same surface of the first portion (2) as the cylinder (5) is connected to a liquid discharge tubing.

Abstract: A tank blanketing system protects both the tank vapor space and the environment. A pad valve supplies inert gas to the vapor space and maintains the pressure in the vapor space under conditions that tend to reduce the pressure in the vapor space. Should the pressure rise a predetermined amount above the setting of the pad valve, a depad valve will open to vent vapors so as to return the pressure in the vapor space to its designed operating range. The depad valve is connected to a recovery piping system that will route the vapors to an appropriate device that processes or disposes of them in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A pressure regulator apparatus and method for controlling the pressure in a pressure system is disclosed. The pressure regulator broadly includes a pressure transducer and a regulator control circuit. The pressure transducer measures the pressure of the pressure system, and the regulator control circuit controls the pressure in the pressure system in response to the pressure reading of the pressure transducer. The regulator control circuit compares the measured pressure to a predetermined set-point value for maintaining the pressure within a predetermined optimal pressure range.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control valve, in particular a hydraulic power brake valve. A known valve of this type has, in a valve housing, a valve bore, into which, at an axial distance from each other, a supply channel, a load channel and a tank channel debouch, and a control piston which is arranged in the valve bore and which can be displaced in a first direction into a first end position defined by a stop in which the supply channel and the load channel are connected with each other and in a second direction into a second end position in which the load channel is connected with the tank channel, and which can assume a control position between them.

Abstract: A pneumatically controlled assembly for the no-bleed regulation of the pressure of a gas as it flows in a pressurized line and including two balance valves that are set to respond to variations in pressure in conjunction with a controller valve so as to effectively regulate and maintain the pressure of the gas in the pressurized line. The balance valves are adjusted to maintain a gas tight seal, to open only in the situation when the gas pressure in the line is over the set amount desired, and to automatically close when the pressure in the line has returned to the desired level. The balance valves act in the situation where the pressure in the line changes, either over or under the set pressure. This is accomplished through a sensor mechanism such as a diaphragm. The diaphragm is set to respond to the desired pressure changes and communicates the pressure changes in the line by means, for example, of deflecting a spring. The sensor communicates the pressure change to one or both balance valves.

Abstract: An hydraulic system has an hydraulic cylinder connected to a reversible pump by a first fluid line. A check valve assembly is connected in the first line and in a second line extending from the pump to a tank. The check valve assembly has a ball that seats on a conical valve seat to enable flow of fluid from the pump to the cylinder but to prevent flow in the opposite direction. A shuttle member in the check valve assembly is displaced by fluid pressure in the second line when the pump is reversed to unseat the ball and allow flow from the cylinder in the opposite direction via the pump to the tank.

Abstract: An inlet valve for an air drier between an inlet (35) from a compressor and an inlet bore (32) comprises an axially movable valve element (31), a spring (34) for biasing the valve element into a closing position against a seat (30'), and a valve element shoulder (31'), on which the pressure in the inlet is arranged to act in a valve opening direction. A sealing on the shoulder is in the form of a U-sealing (36) allowing air under pressure admitted to the underside of the valve element for urging the latter in a valve closing direction to pass by the sealing to the inlet but preventing flow in the opposite direction.

Abstract: In a pneumatic pressure regulator comprising a ported housing having an internal bore, within the bore a spring-pressed piston mounted for reciprocation between advanced and retracted positions, and valve means associated with the piston and operative to direct the flow of air to the respective housing ports; the improvement comprising a housing the bore of which is inwardly tapered in the direction of spring-pressed piston retraction. This results in decreased friction, and improved hysteresis characteristics.

Abstract: A flow control valve has a gate connected between an operating fluid inlet and outlet. An actuator permits manual adjustment of the gate area to allow fluid to pass from the inlet to the outlet at a threshold rate of flow for a threshold pressure at the first inlet. A biasing mechanism cooperable with the gate and linearly responsive to variations in a control pressure applied to a control inlet of the valve constantly automatically readjusts the area of the gate in proportion to the control pressure. In a constant speed pneumatic motor application of the valve, the motor inlet pressure is applied to the control inlet of the valve and the motor outlet pressure is applied to the operating fluid inlet of the valve. A regulator connected to the motor inlet senses the pressure at the motor outlet. In operation, at idle, the threshold flow rate through the valve is selected by manual adjustment of the valve actuator or stem. The load is added and the motor outlet pressure decreases.

Abstract: A resuscitation and inhalation device which can be used alternatively in each of two modes. The flow of oxygen or gas is controlled by a control valve, itself controlled by a movable member acted upon by the pressure of oxygen or gas in a chamber after having flowed passed the control valve. On meeting a preset maximum pressure, the valve member moves to close the control valve. The movable valve member is acted upon by a magnetic field which is adjustable, and the magnetic field strength sets the pressure at which the valve member moves. Oxygen or gas is admitted to the control valve by two alternative inlet valves, one for resuscitation with only oxygen or gas flowing through the mask, and one for inhalation, with oxygen or gas and air or a second gas being fed through the mask, allowing ambient air to mix prior to the flow to the patient as a result of inhalation effort by the patient.

Abstract: A pressure regulator apparatus and method for controlling the pressure in a pressure system is disclosed. The pressure regulator broadly includes a pressure transducer and a regulator control circuit. The pressure transducer measures the pressure of the pressure system, and the regulator control circuit controls the pressure in the pressure system in response to the pressure reading of the pressure transducer. The regulator control circuit compares the measured pressure to a predetermined set-point value for maintaining the pressure within a predetermined optimal pressure range.

Abstract: Provision is made for an air control valve to bypass the ice forming exhaust of a reciprocating pressure activation chamber in a reciprocating double diaphragm pump utilizing the supply pressure to close a check valve in line between the valve and the chamber which is then opened to exhaust by exhaust fluid flow from the chamber.

Abstract: A pneumatic circuit prolongs a pneumatic valve opening time using an accumulator with two quick exhaust type valves in series while providing a rapid valve closing time. This structure and method is self-contained and amenable to retrofit in existing installations without any external connections. Slow opening is achieved by routing inlet gas pressure simultaneously to an accumulator and the operating cylinder of the valve to be opened. A tortuous piping path and increased volume to be pressurized due to the addition of the accumulator substantially reduces the isolation valve opening time, thereby eliminating problems associated with quick opening of a pneumatic valve. When the pneumatic valve needs to be closed quickly, slight venting toward the inlet valve immediately causes the quick exhaust valves to vent their downstream pressure. The accumulator then vents through its quick exhaust valve while separately the main quick exhaust valve quickly vents the air cylinder of the pneumatic valve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the flow of fluids being injected into an oil or gas well through a tubing string, including a generally cylindrical hollow body for connection to the tubing string for receiving and selectively conveying fluids received from the tubing string therethrough, the body having an open top end and an open bottom end, the body having a flow passage therein for conveying fluids from the top end of the hollow body to the bottom end of the hollow body, the top end being provided with a device for connecting the top end to the tubing string, the bottom end being provided with a device for connecting the bottom end to a tool for injecting the fluids into a well, a movable piston slidably received in the body, the movable piston being movable upward against a top seal to stop the flow of fluids through the flow passage and being movable downward against a stop to enable fluids to flow through the flow passage from the top end to the bottom end in respo

Abstract: A method and system are provided for controlling a pressurized fluid such as nitrogen gas which may be initially stored at a pressure as high as 20,000 psi. The pressurized nitrogen gas may be utilized in high pressure gas systems such as in gas-assisted injection molding systems or low pressure gas systems such as robotic control and actuators. A valve assembly is utilized in the method and system and includes an electric proportioning device such as a pneumatic servovalve and a pair of pneumatic, fluidly-coupled valves which are piloted by the servovalve to regulate the pressure of the pressurized nitrogen gas. In the method and system, the servovalve operates in a closed loop fashion by utilizing feedback from a feedback device such as a pressure transducer. A controller in the closed loop is responsive to a pressure signal from the pressure transducer and a preset reference signal to provide an error control signal to the servovalve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lavage valve apparatus and a method of using the valve. The valve comprises a valve body having three apertures and a bypass passageway. A movable valve member with truncated end portions moves linearly within the valve body by means of hydraulic pressure or mechanical (or magnetic) bias. Application of hydraulic pressure via a syringe pumps irrigation fluid through the valve into the patient. Termination of hydraulic pressure allows mechanical re-seating of the movable valve member and vacuum withdrawal of the fluid.

Abstract: A simplified and less-costly quick-release valve with controlled hysteresis for a vehicle spring-set air-release parking brake system lengthens the operating life of the valve, reduces energy consumption, extends compressor life and alleviates noise problems. The valve comprises a valve body and a plurality of internal passageways each of which is selectively connectable to at least another of the passageways. The selective connection is controlled by an integrally-formed flexural spring-brake-control release diaphragm within the valve body and disposed to either isolate or selectively connect the passageways depending on the relative pressure conditions within the passageways and respective areas of the diaphragm exposed to the pressures. The components are designed so that the normal variations or cycling of the supply or intake pressurized air does not cause cycling of the pressure in the spring-brake chambers.

Abstract: Threaded insertion valve with a substantially tubular threaded insertion part (2) provided with an external thread (4) for screwing into a valve receptacle and with a flanged part (2) abutting on the threaded insertion part (2) and integral therewith and provided with a central bore (6) for penetration by a valve spindle (7), the bore (6) of the flanged part (3) being provided with an internal thread (8) for receiving a housing (10) of an actuator apparatus (11) axially acting on the valve spindle (7) and provided at an end with an external thread (9), and/or the threaded insertion part (2) being provided with an internal thread (21) for screwing in of an exchangeable substantially tubular valve seat body (24).

Abstract: A resuscitation and inhalation device which can be used alternatively in each of two modes. The flow of oxygen or gas is controlled by a control valve, itself controlled by a movable member acted upon by the pressure of oxygen or gas in a chamber after having flowed passed the control valve. On meeting a preset maximum pressure, the valve member moves to close the control valve. The movable valve member is acted upon by a magnetic field which is adjustable, and the magnetic field strength sets the pressure at which the valve member moves. Oxygen or gas is admitted to the control valve by two alternative inlet valves, one for resuscitation with only oxygen or gas flowing through the mask, and one for inhalation, with a mixture of oxygen or gas and air or a second gas being fed through the mask.

Abstract: A three-way tubing includes an outlet, an inlet and an opening communicated with one another, a valve is pivotally supported in the tubing and includes a board and a panel perpendicular with each other, when water flows from the opening to the outlet, a force may act on the panel such that the board is forced to close the inlet and such that water is prevented from flowing through the inlet, when water flows through the inlet, the water forces the board away from the inlet when the outlet is enclosed such that the water may flow through the opening.

Abstract: A valve arrangement of an irrigation system includes a by-pass; for controlling the return flow of a pilot valve, which by being connected between the outlet connection from the pilot valve and the return connection to the pilot valve eliminates the need for a return circuit and enables the arrangement to be connected downstream to an open circuit network used for the pulsating delivery of an irrigation liquid.

Abstract: A vehicle braking system is characterized by being constructed for self-purging and removal of air from the brake lines to thereby prevent the accumulation of air therein so as to provide a more effective braking system. The braking system has a master cylinder including a fluid reservoir for supplying brake fluid to the braking system and a hydraulically controlled disk brake having a caliper including a plurality of cylinders arranged in the caliper and a plurality of respective hydraulically actuable brake pistons guided in the cylinders. An inlet brake line interconnects the master cylinder and the caliper for supplying brake fluid to the caliper and an outlet brake line also interconnects the master cylinder and the caliper for receiving brake fluid from the caliper.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a speed controller of a type wherein a check valve flexed depending on the flow direction of a pressurized fluid can be seated on a seat portion of a main body thereof and separated therefrom. The main body has first and second connecting portions capable of communicating with a pressurized-fluid flow channel defined in a pressurized fluid device. A needle valve mechanism is provided in continuation with a passage defined in the main body. When the pressurized fluid is introduced from the first connecting portion, the check valve is tightly fitted on a seat portion formed in the main body so as to close the passage and the second connecting portion. On the other hand, when the pressurized fluid is introduced from the second connecting portion, the check valve is separated from the seat portion so as to close the first and second connecting portions and discharge the pressurized fluid introduced from the second connecting portion into the needle valve mechanism via the passage.

Abstract: A brake control device to be used for brake control and traction control of a motor vehicle includes a shuttle valve, a modulator, a traction control valve and a throttle valve. The shuttle valve selects a higher air pressure either from a brake valve, which operates when the brake is applied, or from a traction control valve, which opens during traction control to prevent wheel slippage. The shuttle valve allows the higher of the two air pressures to enter the modulator, which converts the entering air pressure to a brake hydraulic pressure to be supplied to the wheel cylinders of the motor vehicle. The throttle valve provided between the traction control valve and the shuttle valve decreases the air pressure from the traction control valve to be transmitted to the modulator when the traction control is activated. The throttle valve and the shuttle valve cooperate to increase the number of discharge air passages so that the brake control device has a greater discharge capacity when the brakes are released.

Abstract: Disclose herein is an exhaust valve capable of quickly discharging either a fluid in a cylinder or compressed air in a pneumatic tank therefrom. The exhaust valve is basically provided with a first port, a second port, a third port and a directional control valve. The first port is supplied with a fluid and the second port is used to supply the fluid to another device or receive it therefrom. The third port is used to discharge the fluid therefrom and comprises a rotatable L-shaped line or pipe. The directional control valve is switched to cause the first port to communicate with the second port or cause the second port to communicate with the third port in response to the pressure of the fluid supplied from each of the ports. The first and second ports have axial directions respectively which substantially coincide with each other or extend approximately in parallel. Therefore, the first and second ports can be incorporated in the course of a pipe without making a change in a piping direction.

Abstract: Emergency breathing equipment intended to provide short term life support by ducting breathable gas from a small capacity source to a user via a restricted flow path that allows only limited flow rates so as to prevent hyperventilation and wastage of breathable gas is characterised by a demand valve having the poppet controlled by a demand pressure-sensing diaphragm to control an inhalation flow path, the diaphragm also controlling an exhalation flow path so as to switch the user between said flow paths by opening one and closing the other, as it moves between two positions under the influence of demand pressure. The equipment is also characterised by a reactive pressure regulator for the breathable gas and having its delivery pressure switchable by a trigger element that in an installed position unloads the reaction member so as to provide zero delivery pressure, withdrawal of the trigger element allowing the reaction load to operate to set a fixed positive delivery pressure.

Abstract: A tire pressure control system (10) for wheels (28) of a vehicle. The system includes an air control circuit (40) having a positive pressure air source (42), a vacuum pressure air source (44), a central control unit (46), a vehicle speed sensor (47), and a command/display console (48). The control circuit (40) includes valves (62,64,66,68,70) and a conduit assembly (74) for controlling communication of the positive and vacuum pressure air to wheel valve assemblies (14) mounted on each wheel. A vent valve (86) provides quick venting of positive air pressure in the conduit assembly (74) for effecting rapid closing of a valve device (100) in each wheel valve (14). Each wheel valve also includes a valve device (104) providing substantially unrestricted air flow from the conduit assembly (74) to the wheels when valve device (100) is open and providing restricted air flow from the wheels to the conduit assembly (74) to ensure closing of the valve device (100 ) when the conduit is vented.

Abstract: This hydraulic safety and regulating system for a steam feed of a turbine has a rapid-action (4) and a steam regulating valve (3), and a line system monitored by a safety downward-control unit (22). The monitored line system is designed as both a power oil supply and as a safety oil system. This results in a hydraulic safety regulating system which is simple to build and has a reduced number of possible leakage points.

Abstract: A system for precisely controlling gas under high pressure produces an initial gas pressure in a pressure chamber while applying a predetermined amount of power to a heating element located in the pressure chamber and then applies a computed change of power to produce an average gas temperature increase or decrease in the pressure chamber and thereby rapidly produce an increase or decrease in gas pressure with resolution limited by the resolution of measurement of gas pressure in the pressure chamber and the application of the computed change of power. The described invention is particularly advantageous at gas pressure above roughly 1000 pounds per square inch.

Abstract: An integrated gladhand and quick-release valve for tractor-trailer highway vehicles is mounted on the tractor, as opposed to the trailer, so the operator of a particular tractor will uniformly have quick-release capability for any trailer drawn by the truck. The integrated gladhand and quick-release valve provides an inlet port for fluid communication from the tractor brake system and an outlet port for fluid communication to the trailer brake system. The intermediate passageway that provides fluid communication between the inlet and outlet ports contains a valve element. The valve element may be apertured to allow limited, continuous fluid communication between the tractor and trailer brake lines. During the quick-release mode, the tractor side is substantially isolated and the trailer side is vented through an exhaust port. The present invention provides a uniform and safe braking system for tractor-trailer highway vehicles where the tractor operator does not own or maintain the trailers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap (5) having a dispensing opening (6) for containers with flexible walls, which can be pressed together by hand for the dispensing of spray product which is in connection with the dispensing opening (6) by means of a dip tube (7). Upstream of the dispensing opening (6) is an outlet valve (8), which is open when there is positive pressure in the container, whereas an air-admitting opening (9) is assigned an air-admitting valve (10), which is open when there is negative pressure in the container. By virtue of the outlet valve (8) upstream of the dispensing opening (6), the readmission of air to the container and consequently the risk of sucking in through the dispensing opening (6) substances contaminating the container content is prevented.

Abstract: An electro-pneumatic pressure transducer is provided with a valve body assembly having a supply chamber, an exhaust chamber and an intake assembly to provide a source of fluid to the transducer. The transducer also has an output assembly directing the fluid to a pneumatic actuator. The valve body further includes a supply valve assembly and an exhaust valve assembly having bender elements adjustably mounted to the valve body with respect to nozzles. A manifold structure is included for fluidly connecting the supply valve, the exhaust valve and the output assemblies. A pressure sensor is used to measure the pressure in the valve body and is responsive to increases or decreases of the pneumatic pressure in the valve body. A monitor is used to monitor the power source and to generate a failure mode signal when the power source fails to supply a predetermined level of power.

Abstract: In a central-lubrication assembly for vehicles, with a lubricant reservoir, with a lubricant pump connected on the inlet side to the lubricant reservoir and on the outlet side to at least one lubricant distributor, there is used for the pressure relief of the lubricant distributor and for limiting the pressure built up by the lubricant pump a combined pressure-relief and pressure-limiting valve (6) which is equipped with a piston (9) displaceable counter to the effect of a return spring (8) in a bore (7) of a housing (5). The piston (9) can assume three different working positions, in a first position the pressure relief being obtained, and in a third position pressure limitation in the system being ensured.

Abstract: A level control valve for automatically keeping constant the vehicle height of a commercial vehicle with air suspension has a spring-loaded double valve body 22, an inlet seat 24 on the housing 2 and a hollow valve tappet 11 which bears an outlet seat 25 for the double valve body 22, is displaceable in a sealing manner, and the position of which relative to the housing 2 can be changed via an adjustment drive which senses the vehicle height. There is at least one port 6, provided on the housing 2, for a line 7 leading to an air suspension bellows 8 and a port 3 for a storage line 4 leading to the inlet valve 22, 24. The level control valve 1 has a shutoff and outlet valve 36, which can be controlled arbitrarily and independently of the adjustment drive and is of large cross-section, for the rapid lowering of the vehicle structure.

Abstract: A check valve assembly for use in medical devices having a single valve disc therein to allow a medical fluid to be drawn from a bulk container through the inlet opening and secondary opening of the valve assembly and into a syringe and then subsequently dispensing the fluid from the syringe through the secondary opening and outlet opening of the valve assembly and into a second container or to the patient. Alternately, the valve assembly may be used with a squeeze bulb of an aspiration device such that as the bulb is squeezed, the air in the bulb passes from the secondary opening to the outlet opening of the valve assembly and then, as the bulb is released, the negative pressure from the bulb is transmitted through the secondary opening and inlet opening of the valve assembly to the aspiration device to draw fluids from the patient and into the aspiration device.

Abstract: A fluid distributor for sequentially distributing pressurized fluid from at least one inlet port to a plurality of distribution ports and exhausting fluid from said distribution ports to at least one exhaust port, said distributor having a valve actuated by pressure of fluid supplied at said inlet port and arranged to close said exhaust port when said fluid pressure drops below a predetermined minimum. The distributor is suitable for use in conjunction with an inflatable human body support.

Abstract: A pressure regulation apparatus, for a bi-directional pneumatic transportation system, has first, second, and third flow chambers with ports provided at two of the chambers. A pumping device alternatively pumps air from the chamber lacking a port to either of the ported chambers. An air dam cooperates with a valve assembly that responds to internal pressures induced by the pumping device to separate one of the ported chambers into sub-chambers and to selectively isolate one of the sub-chambers from the other to bi-directionally control air flow between the ports. The bi-directional pneumatic transportation system in accordance with the present invention incorporates such a pressure regulation apparatus to control transportation of an item between stations connected by a pneumatic tube network.

Abstract: A precision pressure regulator not only providing makeup pressure in response to a low pressure condition, but also for providing the ability to vent off excess pressure. A system in a self-contained unit is used, thereby eliminating a need for an external power supply such as battery, electrical, or mechanical power. The precision pressure regulator also provides extremely accurate control of pressure even in the low pressure ranges of less than 1 inch of water column, and does so without the need for constant supervision by a skilled technician. A safe inert atmosphere is provided for chemical processes utilizing volatile and/or contaminant sensitive substances.

Abstract: An intermittent patient suction system, a self-contained control device therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the self-contained control device having a housing that contains two restrictor units therein for respectively controlling the "on" time and "off" time that the control device applies a vacuum and does not apply a vacuum through the output of the control device to the patient.

Abstract: An adaptive stepped compensator valve for controling hydromechanical control apparatus having high and low pressure control lines. The adaptive stepped compensator valve includes a housing having an elongated bore and a plurality of ports formed therein, a sleeve, disposed in sealed slidable engagement with the housing in the bore, and having an opening formed therein extending the length of the sleeve and direct acting main and balance spools disposed in the opening. High pressure fluid is inputed into a first chamber of the valve formed by the main spool and a second chamber formed by a balance spool. Low pressure fluid is inputted into a third chamber formed by an end of the main spool which abuts an end of the balance spool. The invention outputs a control signal based upon a detected difference in pressure between the high pressure fluid and the low pressure fluid.

Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for controlling fluid flow in a first direction and a second direction. The valve assembly includes a housing for enclosing a substantially circular regulator assembly which extends diametrically across the housing. The regulator assembly comprises a hub portion which is positioned centrally within the housing and connecting members which extend radially toward a rim portion which is supported by the housing. The hub portion supports a disk-shaped substantially inflexible portion of the regulator assembly which extends over the connecting members to engage the rim portion and thereby prevent fluid flow in a reverse flow direction through the regulator assembly. The connecting members of the regulator assembly are adapted to flex and allow the disk portion to move off of the rim and thereby allow fluid flow through the valve in the first direction.

Abstract: A pressure control system is disclosed for closely regulating the pressure level of a controlled volume. The system comprises first and second sources, a throttled valve for controlling the flow rate of the fluid between each of the first and second pressure sources and the controlled volume, and a feedback control. The throttled valve comprises a rotationally mounted cam, a housing for receiving the cam and including a chamber, a first port coupled to the first pressure source, a second port coupled to the controlled volume, and a third port coupled to the second pressure source. The cam has first and second cam surface portions for defining corresponding first and second transfer functions of fluid flow through the first and second ports, respectively. First and second metering needles are associated with the first and third ports respectively for throttling the fluid flows therethrough. The first and second metering needles are disposed to engage respectively the first and second cam surface portions.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve is controlled and changed over by a hydraulic pressure output from a remote control valve. A change-over valve is provided between an output port of the remote control valve and a pilot port of the hydraulic control valve. The change-over valve connects the output port of the remote control valve to the pilot port of the hydraulic control valve when the remote control valve is operated, and it connects the pilot port of the hydraulic control valve to a tank when the remote control valve is set to the neutral position. The change-over valve comprises a hydraulic change-over valve capable of establishing the above states of connection by the hydraulic pressure output from the remote control valve, or an electromagnetic change-over valve capable of establishing the above states of connection by electrically detecting the operation of the remote control valve.

Abstract: A device for use in a weaving machine to eliminate accumulations of floating fibers by generating pulses of pressurized air has a storage vessel for pressurized air. The storage vessel is connected to an air compressor via a throttle and a valve disposed between the throttle and the storage vessel. The valve has a passage, a first conduit branching from the passage to the storage vessel, a second conduit branching from the passage to the throttle and air compressor, and a third conduit branching from the passage to a nozzle which can be directed onto the weaving machine. A valving element is movable in the passage between a first position in which the first conduit communicates with the second conduit but is sealed from the third conduit and a second position in which the first conduit communicates with the third conduit but is sealed from the second conduit.

Abstract: A fluid pressure operated indicating relay including a casing defining an interior and a valve assembly movable within the interior. The valve assembly incorporates a mechanism to prevent "bounce back" of the valve assembly after the relay has been tripped as a result of a drop of fluid pressure at the relay inlet port.

Abstract: A sequence valve for directing fluid pressure is provided, having a fluid pressure inlet, a first actuator outlet with associated vent port, and a second actuator outlet with an associated vent port. A spool is movably mounted within the body for selective direction of fluid pressure applied to the inlet to either of the actuator outlets or selectively to bleed pressure applied to either of the actuator outlets through respective vent portions in a predetermined sequence.