Abstract: A multi-fitting rotatable fluid connection apparatus comprising a fluid entry fitting and first and second fluid discharge fittings. The fluid entry fitting comprises a first end connector threaded for attachment to a fluid source, and first and second distribution connectors. The first fluid discharge fitting has a first intake connector which receives fluid from the first distribution connector. A first rotation member is coupled between the first intake connector and the first distribution connector such that the first fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The second fluid discharge fitting has a second intake connector which receives fluid from the second distribution connector. A second rotation member is coupled between the second intake connector and the second distribution connector such that the second fluid discharge fitting is rotatable about a second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A valve device that transitions between the pressure and vacuum phases for the purpose of milking animals. The improvement provides a pulsation output with a vacuum supply duration less than that of atmospheric air pressure supply duration.

Abstract: A container organizer comprises a base element and a perimeter wall which extends from the base element. The base element and the perimeter wall define an enclosure for the insertion of a plurality of containers. An intermediate wall divides the enclosure into first and second channels. The intermediate wall extends from the base element and is spaced from the perimeter wall at at least one end. The said space is dimensioned to allow the said container to pass between the first and second channels. A plurality of inventory indicators are included, whereby as containers are moved along at least the first channel the inventory indicators indicate a number of replacement containers that can be inserted. Preferably, the base element includes an embankment portion at a space between the end of the intermediate wall and the perimeter wall.

Abstract: A surgical system with a variable controller that allows the user to selectively vary the level of venting performance.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve for use with flexible containers is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve chamber, a valve chamber seat with an inlet gas port or ports to the interior of the container and a resilient diaphragm floating within the chamber. The valve seat is shaped with a generally flat diaphragm-engaging surface in a central area of the diaphragm where the inlet gas port(s) are located, and at least one surface that does not generally engage the outer portion of the diaphragm, such that a diaphragm floating in the valve chamber engages a central portion of the valve seat surface stopping the passage of gases in or out of the container before a certain pressure is reached, but permitting the passage of gases from within the flexible container as pressure builds, while preventing the flow of atmospheric gases into the container.

Abstract: A milking apparatus that is used to extract milk from dairy animals includes a vacuum source, a milking liner cooperating with a shell to define a pulsation chamber; and a pulsator in fluid communication with the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The pulsator is configured to produce at least a four-phase milking cycle in the milking liner with the cycle including at least an A phase and a C phase. The A phase is wherein the liner is changed from a closed configuration to an open configuration during which the pulsator provides fluid communication between the pulsation chamber and the vacuum source. The C phase is wherein the liner is changed from an open configuration to a closed configuration during which the pulsator allows atmospheric air to flow into the pulsation chamber. A restrictor is disposed in the path of the fluid communication between the pulsator and the pulsation chamber with the restrictor slowing the C phase compared to the A phase.

Abstract: A pulsator comprises a first circuit having a first outlet (2) and a second outlet (3), connected alternatively to a first pressure level and a second pressure level, respectively. Furthermore, the pulsator comprises a second circuit, which comprises a first inlet (17a, 17b) connected to the first pressure level, a second inlet (18a, 18b) connected to the second pressure level, and valve members (19a, 19b) for its adjustment by a short connection of a control inlet (26a, 26b) of the valve members to the second pressure level between a first stable position at which the first inlet is connected to a first chamber (10) at the same time as the second inlet is connected to a second chamber (11) or a second stable position at which the first inlet (17b) is connected to the second chamber (11) at the same time as the second inlet (18a) is connected to the first chamber (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a paracentesis valve apparatus and 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 alone. Application of negative hydraulic pressure via a syringe withdraws fluid from a body cavity through the valve into the syringe. Application of positive hydraulic pressure to the syringe pumps the fluid through the valve into a receptacle.

Abstract: An intermittent suction device for removing fluids from a patient where the duty cycle between the OFF and ON cycles is controlled by a magnetically susceptible diaphragm that switches back and forth between first and second positions, representing ON and OFF positions, by controlling the differential pressure across the diaphragm. The diaphragm is biased toward it first position by a permanent magnet that acts to attract the flexible diaphragm. The device has few moving parts and its duty cycle and overall cycle times are easily adjusted by the user.

Abstract: A magneto-pneumatic timing device is disclosed that provides a pressure signal alternating between a high and a low pressure output signal. The duty cycle may be varied as well as the overall cycle time. A magnetically biased flexible diaphragm divides a chamber into a pair of subchambers and the differential pressure between the subchambers is controlled to cause the flexible diaphragm to pull away from the magnetic bias to one position and to return to its biased position. Control of the output pressure signal is carried out by varying the resistance in certain of the pneumatic passages that are part of the control function for the differential pressure. The device is relatively simple and inexpensive to construct and features very few moving parts, thus it is reliable and capable of high production, low cost manufacture.

Abstract: A pulsator for milking machines comprises a bolt which travels back and forth in a housing and activates a slide. The slide alternately connects the pulsator's outlets to a source of vacuum and to the atmosphere. A diaphragm accommodated in a chamber at each end of the slide moves the bolt back and forth. An alternator is triggered by the slide as it arrives at one end or the other of its stroke. The alternator connects the chambers back and forth and alternately to the source of vacuum and to the atmosphere. The distance between the slide and at least one of the diaphragms is varied to suppress stagger.

Abstract: The operating chambers in a pulsator have axially movable partitions that make it possible to vary their capacities. The primary effect of varying the capacities is to vary the rate of the pulsator in a very simple way. It is also possible, however, to eliminate any wobble that may occur by varying the capacities of the chambers individually.

Abstract: An intermittent suction regulator is disclosed operating from a vacuum system and is used to provide a plurality of pneumatic output signals to a positive pulse device for returning fluids removed from a patient during drainage thereof to clear the removal passageways. The suction regulator or control unit provides two (2) timed output signals, from one (1) intermittent vacuum to atmospheric pressure input. One output signal continually switches from a regulated vacuum signal to an atmospheric pressure signal while the other output signal switches from providing an unregulated vacuum signal to an atmospheric pressure signal. The signals are timed such that both are initially set to provide vacuum signals simultaneously, however there is a predetermined time delay between the time the regulated vacuum output signal switches from vacuum to atmospheric and when the unregulated vacuum output signal switches from vacuum to atmospheric.

Abstract: A pulsator for milking machines has two diaphragms connected by a rod with each diaphragm dividing a pressure chamber into a processing space and a damping space. The damping spaces communicate through a channel that is provided with a throttle. The processing spaces are connected either to a source of vacuum or to the atmosphere. A switchover is attached to the rod and connects lines leading to the pulsation spaces of milking containers either to the atmosphere or to a source of vacuum. A main line is provided with a throttle. The throttles in the communicating channel and in the main line are detoured by bypasses provided with chokes that can be vacuum-activated through control channels.

Abstract: An air inlet valve for admitting air to the milk drain conduit of a milking cup or collector piece includes a housing secured to the milking cup or collector piece, a diaphragm clamped within the housing, and a valve poppet secured to the diaphragm so as to project from one side thereof. The valve poppet cooperates with a valve seat to form a valve adapted to periodically open and close in response to a pulsator pressure action on the other side of the diaphragm. In its opened state, the valve permits atmospheric air to flow through a connecting conduit to the milk drain conduit such as the interior of a rubber teat cup. The connecting conduit opens through the valve seat surface. The valve poppet can be releasably secured to the diaphragm.

Abstract: A vacuum pulsator valve for milking machines is disclosed comprising a pair of valves controlling the alternate application of vacuum and air pressure in a line connected to the pulsator the pulsator including adjustable bleed valves operative to control the frequency of alternation and/or the phase length of alternation of vacuum and air pressure. The pulsator may be subject to compressed air or atmospheric air, and the bleed valves are adjustable externally of the pulsator body.

Abstract: A vacuum pulsator for milking machines comprises a pair of valves controlling the alternate application of vacuum and air pressure in a line connected to the pulsator, the pulsator including adjustable bleed valves operative to control the frequency of alternation and/or the phase length of alternation of vacuum and air pressure. The pulsator may be subject to compressed air or atmospheric air, and the bleed valves are adjustable externally of the pulsator body.

Abstract: Engine exhaust gas is recirculated by a fluid pressure actuated valve receiving a control signal from a controller which receives and modulates engine induction vacuum to provide a primary source and receives a carburetor throttle-blade controlled suction as a secondary source and compares the primary and secondary sources and discriminates therebetween to provide the lesser as the outward control signal.

Abstract: A vacuum check valve comprising a single umbrella valve responding to vacuum differences between the input and output of the check valve. The check valve directs the output line to feed a vacuum operated device with either the vacuum source or reference air through a bleed passage. The umbrella shaped valve eliminates the requirement for a diaphragm operated poppet valve.

Abstract: A vacuum line control valve having a single vacuum input port and a pair of output ports to which vacuum is supplied alternately, each output port being vented to atmosphere when not at vacuum pressure. A reciprocating valve control member is carried by a resilient diaphragm which separates two internal chambers. A first valve control setting corresponds to the initial, rest position of the diaphragm. Differential pressures in the chambers first displace the diaphragm to the second valve control setting and then return it to the first. Frequency of alternation is determined by a bleed aperture between one output port and one chamber.

Abstract: An inhalation valve is provided for testing the breathing capacity of a person. The valve is constructed of two plastic moldings which snap together and trap a flexible elastomeric valve diaphragm between them. The valve is provided with a mouthpipe. Exhalation through the mouthpipe deflects the diaphragm to permit substantially unrestricted exhalation. Inhalation is through a laterally displaced passageway having a transverse wall therein to produce a pressure drop. Tubular fittings are provided in the pressure drop area behind the wall and exteriorally of the flow path to provide an input to an electronic apparatus to indicate the efficiency of breathing.

Abstract: An automatic adjustable vacuum bleed valve particularly, but not exclusively, for use with a suction box of a paper making machine. The valve defines a first chamber connected to the suction box. A second chamber extends within the body of the valve and is connectible to a vacuum source. A hollow cylindrical valve stem passes through the second chamber and has a stem valve secured thereto to seat in the port in a wall of the second chamber. A further valve is positioned concentrically with the valve stem and seats in an opening provided in the body. The further valve has a stem slidingly engaged in a lower end of the valve stem. An upper end of the cylindrical valve stem is flexibly connected to the valve body by an impervious diaphragm having opposed surfaces, one of which is exposed to atmosphere and the other exposed to the first chamber. The control flow of fluid, such as water, is introduced in the cylindrical valve stem.

Abstract: A valve for connecting two flexible hoses of a milking machine to a milk line and a vacuum line, respectively, comprises a housing containing two opposite valve seats and a rotatable slide having sealing surfaces cooperating with said seats. The slide is provided with a recess for receiving a connection piece connected to the hoses and having sealing surfaces cooperating with the valve seats. The connection piece is rotatable together with the slide between a connected position in which the hoses are connected to their respective pipe lines, and a disconnected position in which these connections are shut off by the slide. The valve housing is preferably attached to one of the pipe lines and connected to the other one by means of a flexible hose.

Abstract: A venting valve comprising a body having first and second ports. A movable valve member having a venting passage is located in the body and is biassed to a first position where the venting passage provides communication between the first and second ports. A chamber is located within said body and a third port opens into the chamber. The construction and arrangement is such that the introduction of sub-atmospheric pressure into the chamber via the third port causes the valve member to move to a second position where the first port is isolated from the second port but is opened to the third port via the chamber.

Abstract: Engine manifold vacuum is inverted by an in-line vacuum inverter which provides a power source for an EGR valve actuator for providing desired EGR flow in a predetermined range of engine power loading and EGR flow is cut off outside the range. The invention utilizes a vacuum inverter employing a pair of spaced diaphragms for controlling an atmospheric air bleed valve to a vacuum chamber powered by manifold vacuum. The diaphragms are spring loaded so as to seek equilibrium positions as vacuum in the chamber varies force. The inverter produces a vacuum output signal which changes inversely with changes in engine manifold vacuum.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement in a vacuum transmitting valve for an exhaust gas purifying system on an automobile engine, of the type which has an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber divided by a partition which is provided with a vacuum transmitting orifice. The inlet chamber has at least one opening for bleeding purging air into the inlet chamber to expel therefrom any gasoline vapor that might otherwise reach and clog the orifice.

Abstract: A pulsator valve has a valve body comprising a base and a cap with a diaphragm edge-mounted therebetween. Internally, the base is divided into inner and outer chambers by an annular valve seat with which one surface of the diaphragm cooperates to form an annular valve. The outer chamber has an atmosphere connection and the inner chamber has a valve connection to a source of subatmospheric pressure and a further connection. A valve element for the valve connection is carried by the diaphragm. Pulsating pressure is applied to the opposite surface of the diaphragm to connect the further connection either with the atmosphere connection or with the valve connection. At least one of the valve connections and the annular connection is closed in all positions of the diaphragm to prevent air flow between the atmosphere connection and the valve connection.

Abstract: Automatic temperature control system for vehicles commonly utilize vacuum pressure as a power source to perform various functions such as operating the mode damper which routes hot or cold air through either lower or upper outlets. The vacuum pressure is directed to the vacuum motor or actuator to the mode door by a vacuum switch. Normally, the switch is of the type having a stationary ported member and an overlying member which is movable to interconnect the various ports. Undesirable split modes of operation occur because of either improper placement of the rotatable switch member or excessive leakage thereby. Split mode operation may undesirably cause improper allocation of hot and cold air through upper and lower outlets. The subject application provides a vacuum switching device or "toggle" located between the vacuum switch and the vacuum or actuator motor.

Abstract: A vacuum cut-off valve for cutting off vacuum communication between an inlet port and an outlet port when the inlet vacuum increases above a predetermined vacuum level so that the outlet vacuum is maintained at a constant predetermined vacuum level. When the valve cutting operation between the inlet port and the outlet port is insufficient and vacuum leakage results, atmospheric pressure is admitted to the outlet port to thereby maintain the outlet vacuum at the constant predetermined level.

Abstract: The invention provides an exhaust valve comprising a valve body, an inlet duct in the valve body for receiving gas to be exhausted through the valve, an exhaust duct in the valve body for exhausting the said gas from the valve, and a valve member subject on the one hand to the ambient external pressure and on the other hand to the pressures in the inlet and exhaust ducts, the valve member moving according to changes in the said pressures between an open position in which there is communication between inlet and exhaust ducts for the exhaustion of gas through the valve and a closed position in which it cuts off such communication; the valve member is preferably mounted in a diaphragm. It also provides a similar valve in which the valve member is instead subject on said one hand to a predetermined maintained fluid pressure, e.g. that within a pressurized chamber. The latter valve can be used to control the pressure in an exhaust line from the exhaust valve.

Abstract: In an automobile engine exhaust gas cleaning system including an exhaust gas reactor which is supplied with auxiliary air for effecting combustion of unburnt constituents such as CO and HC in the exhaust gas, an air flow control device is provided for controlling the supply of the auxiliary air. The control device includes a first control valve disposed in the auxiliary air supply passage and controlled in response to the engine intake pressure so that it is opened when the engine intake vacuum is above the wide-open throttle vacuum, and a second control valve for controlling the supply of the engine intake vacuum to the first control valve in such a manner that it allows the engine intake vacuum to pass into the first control valve when the vacuum is lower than the value that is produced during deceleration and that it introduces atmospheric pressure to the first control valve when the vacuum increases to the value that is produced during deceleration.

Abstract: The housing of a control device forms a chamber into which opens a milking machine conduit communicating alternately with a vacuum source and a pressure source, there being a separate connection between the chamber and the pressure source which is independent of the conduit. A valve member in the chamber is operable from outside the housing and has a first position where it blocks the opening of the conduit into the chamber while uncovering said separate connection, whereby the valve member is sucked against said opening and thus held in its first position when vacuum prevails in the conduit. When the conduit is placed in communication with the pressure source, the valve member automatically moves to a second position where it uncovers the opening of the conduit into the chamber while blocking said separate connection; and the valve member can be returned to its first position only by manual operation from outside the housing.

Abstract: A vacuum reducer valve assembly senses the engine induction passage vacuum and delivers a reduced vacuum signal to a vacuum motor which advances the ignition timing in proportion to the vacuum signal. The vacuum reducer valve assembly has a member which decreases the difference between the induction passage vacuum and the reduced vacuum signal as atmospheric pressure decreases.

Abstract: A vacuum relay valve for isolating a vacuum operated dependent device from a contaminated vacuum signal source includes a check valve and an atmospheric bleed valve arranged such that a negative-going pressure change in the vacuum source causes the check valve to open and the bleed valve to close, permitting evacuation of the vacuum operated device by flow toward the source, while a positive-going pressure change in the vacuum source causes the check valve to close and the bleed valve to open thereby isolating the vacuum operated device from the signal source and permitting the pressure in the device to rise by infusion of atmospheric air. The relay valve may include a timing restriction arranged for isolation from the signal source, which is purged by unidirectional flow each time the device is evacuated.

Abstract: There is herein disclosed, in association with a high pressure air source and a vacuum cup, a vacuum forming device comprising a vacuum forming member movable between a vacuum forming position and a non-vacuum position by connection to and disconnection from the high pressure air source.