Abstract: A valve for obtaining a sample from a continuous flow of fluid includes a primary flow path for directing a continual flow of the fluid through the valve, a valve stem which engages a passage in a valve seat for metering a sample of fluid passing through the primary flow path out through a separate outlet passage in the valve. The valve further includes a passage separate from the primary flow path for injecting a purge gas into the sample outlet passage to remove any sample fluid contained in the outlet passage after the sample valve has been closed and before the sample container is taken off-line so as to avoid atmospheric emissions of the sample fluid.

Abstract: A valve for metering a slurry includes a primary flow path for directing a continual flow of slurry through the valve, a valve stem which extends through the primary flow path and engages a passage in a valve seat for metering a portion of slurry passing through the primary flow path out through a second outlet in the valve. A portion of the valve stem which engages the valve seat passage is cut-away and when placed in communication with the primary flow path allows the flushing of accumulated solids through the valve seat passage to avoid persistent plugging of the valve.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for delivering compressed particulate solid fire fighting agent includes a pneumatic system for entraining particulate fire fighting agent in a high pressure gas stream, compressing the agent into quasi-discrete quasi-solid slugs, and delivering the compressed slugs in a constant stream at a high rate of speed to the center of the fire being fought from a safe distance. The system includes a high pressure gas supply, a pressure regulator, a pressure compensator, a pressure sink, an agent storage vessel, and a multi-stage delivery nozzle including a pressure imbalance mechanism. Particulate agent is sequentially compressed in the multiple nozzle stages by virtue of a pulsating gas supply effect, and ejected in a constant stream of solid slugs at speeds near or above Mach 1.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus cleanses a portable keg tap for a keg of a beverage, such as beer. A keg tap coupling has an orifice which emulates a fluid outlet orifice of a keg. The keg tap coupling is connected to the inlet of a portable keg tap. A cleaning fluid coupling is disposed to connect to a cleaning fluid source, for example, a water spigot or water outlet from a water heater. A fluid regulator regulates the fluid pressure of the cleaning fluid flowing from the cleaning fluid source. A shut-off valve is used to selectively initiate and terminate the flow of cleaning fluid flowing from the cleaning fluid source. As a result, a portable keg tap can be efficiently cleaned and sanitized.

Abstract: Distributor for viscous fluids with a feed line and multiple discharge valves and lines, each comprising a valve housing eccentrically enlarged opposite the discharge line and a valve piston with a hat-shaped valve head surmounted by a mushroom-shaped attachment. The valve piston may be positioned with respect to the eccentrically-enlarged portion of said housing to control the flow through the gap between the valve head attachment and the enlarged portion as compared with the flow through the gap between the attachment and the housing wall on the side adjacent the discharge line.

Abstract: A water distribution system includes flushing hydrants having buried valve assemblies and a removable top stock carried from valve assembly to valve assembly. A vertical marker replaces the top stock when the hydrant is not in use. The buried valve assembly includes a valve urged closed by water pressure and an actuator rod extending through a spider in the top of a vertical barrel. A lock nut on the upper end of the actuator holds the valve closed even if water pressure is lost. The upper end of the vertical barrel includes an internally threaded adapter. The top stock includes a casing which is externally threaded to mate with the adapter and a second rod which is threaded to mate with the actuator rod. The hydrant is assembled by removing the lock nut and screwing the parts together while an operating screw is swung free, then swinging the operating screw into engagement with the second rod. A preferred embodiment permits water samples to be taken from the hydrant.

Abstract: A linear solenoid valve apparatus for discharging foreign matter collected at the exhaust port by engaging the electromagnet of the linear solenoid valve. The apparatus includes a linear solenoid valve having a valve sleeve, a spool, a spring, and an electromagnet, and a modulator valve including an exhaust port in which foreign matter is collected. The electromagnet is energized by foreign matter discharging control, responsive to detection of lack of need for output pressure from the solenoid valve, so that the foreign matter is discharged from the exhaust port.

Abstract: In a ball valve wherein the rotation of a ball (1) provided in a valve chest (8) opens and closes a valve, an orifice (4) is provided in a passage (3) of the ball, and communicating passages (5) connecting the upstream side of the orifice (4) with the valve chest (8) and communicating passages (6) connecting the downstream side of the orifice with the valve chest (8) are provided. The passage (3) provided in the ball (1) has a large aperture at one end (30) and a small aperture at the other end (31), the respective communicating passages (5) (6) are formed so as to communicate the passage (3) with the valve chest (8) when the valve is opened, and the aperture of the passage (32) whereat a seat carrier (11) of the small aperture side of the ball faces the ball is made substantially the same as the aperture of the small aperture side end (31) of the passage of the ball (1).

Abstract: A self washing water storage tank has a floor, a cylindrical, generally upright, peripheral concrete wall which sits on the floor and extends around and defines a water storage chamber, and a concrete roof that is mounted atop the wall in substantial covering relationship to the chamber. The roof is essentially flat and has an internal surface which faces the chamber. The tank is arranged such that during the fill cycle the water level rises to a high water level which is above the interior surface of the roof so that such surface is washed during each fill cycle to prevent damage from corrosive gases which may escape from the water and accumulate on the interior surfaces of the tank above the water level.

Abstract: A pressure-activated diaphragm valve which when installed in the main up-stream side of a pressurized line, responds to signals from a control unit to shut off the main supply line and at the same time, opens a drain port on the down-stream side of the valve. When used as a freeze protection system, the main water line is shut off and the drain port opened before the freeze point, thereby, eliminating water damage from frozen, broken pipes. The valve also is self-cleaning and has a magnetic plug to remove and keep metallic particles out of the control chamber and the control unit has automatic and manual modes.

Abstract: A process and a device are useful for protecting and supporting a seal in a valve arrangement. The device comprises a closure member designed as a slide gate having a translational or rotational movement, a seat region of the valve housing parts corresponding to said closure member, a closure part which can slide in the direction of the degree of freedom of the closure member, and a seal or sealing position which is effective between the closure member and the seat region or which co-operates with the closure part. Said process and device ensure, amongst others, that the seal in a valve arrangement of the type described in the introductory part is protected and supported in positions other than the closed position. To this end, the load on the seal or sealing position which ensures sealing in the closed position of the valve arrangement is applied by the closure part in positions other than the closed position.

Abstract: Reciprocating valves in a fluid system of a four-speed automatic transmission having grooves that collect and shed dirt and other contaminants which may inhibit the operation of the valves.

Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated, pilot operated valve having a nonmetallic body with a pressure responsive disphragm for opening the main valve and defining, in cooperation with a guide member, a pilot chamber having an armature/pilot valve member movably received thereon. The guide member has a bleed-supply hole formed therein and is secured to the body by an annular member attached to the body by nonmetallic weldment and integrally defining a cup into which a solenoid coil is received over the guide member and potted by liquid-cast insulating material. An armature guide member-diaphragm subassembly has the guide with armature received therein with the diaphragm peripherally secured thereto by a ring pressed thereover, the ring interfitting with cooperating body surfaces to define restricted passage to filter flow to the pilot chamber bleed hole.

Abstract: A self-flushing fluid apparatus includes a flow-control device between the housing inlet port and an inlet fitting connected to it, which device has two relatively movable flow-control members controlling the flow of the fluid into the housing. The flow control device includes two assemblies each including one of the flow-control members and a spring between the two assemblies and effective: (a) in the presence of pressurized fluid at the inlet fitting to move the two flow-control members to an operative position with respect to each other to control the flow of the fluid from the inlet fitting into the housing; and (b) in the absence of pressurized fluid at the inlet fitting to move the two flow-control members to an inoperative position away from each other, and thereby to produce a self-flushing of the flow-control device by the pressurized fluid in the housing.

Abstract: A device for flushing out contaminants from a line section conveying a pressurized fluid, includes a container for receiving the contaminants, and a valve assembly connecting the container to the end of the line section to be flushed. The valve assembly is effective when the line section is depressurized to connect the interior of the container to the interior of the line section so that the container receives the contaminants and pressure in the line section immediately upon the application of pressurized fluid to the line section, and is effective immediately after pressurized fluid has been applied to the line section, to disconnect the interior of the container from the line section and to connect the container to the atmosphere to thereby discharge its contents to the atmosphere.

Abstract: For the manufacture of packing containers, and the packing inside such containers of long-lasting fluid products, such as liquids, semi-liquids or products containing solid particles, the product delivering and metering devices are an integral part of the packing machine. They condition and influence the structure and the operation thereof. An aseptic-filling unit according to the present invention is a modular element interposed between the packing machine and the product feeding line, and can be isolated from both of them.

Abstract: The beer tap is made with stainless steel lines having constant cross-section and smooth bends and which are embedded in plastic. In an open position, the discharge line communicates with the feed line via two plates. In the closed position, the discharge line is rotated into communication with a cleaning line in the tap body.

Abstract: A sanitary control back pressure diaphragm valve employed in a sanitary control system wherein the sanitary valve controls the pressure applied to a fluid in a sanitary contained system, which valve comprises: a valve body having an upper and lower valve member defining a generally conical fluid passageway and a valve seat, the members adapted to move between an open position and a closed position; a diaphragm support between the upper and lower members and a resilient diaphragm on the members on the diaphragm support to provide a seal between the upper and lower members and to provide for relative movement of said valve members between the open and closed valve position, the upper and lower valve members defining a generally conical valve passageway between the valve members, and the valve including a pressurized air inlet to provide controlled air pressure of one member; a sanitary fluid inlet extending in a straight line at an angle into the fluid passageway and a sanitary fluid outlet for the discharge of

Abstract: This process permits an inlet/outlet to be established in a liquid filled tank using an underwater diver without the necessity of draining or otherwise putting the tank out of service. The diver enters the tank at the top and places a dry pot against about the center of the back of the manhole cover. A hole is drilled in the manhole cover and a pipe nipple inserted through the hole. A flange is provided on the pipe nipple and if a gasket is not used, it is welded completely around to prevent leakage. A cap or valve is screwed onto the pipe nipple on the outside and the dry pot is removed. Various other ways of placing the pipe nipple through the wall are described. The installed nipple can be used by attaching a suction hose thereto for the purpose of removing sediments from the floor of the tank. If desired a smaller inlet/outlet installed in this manner is used to supply air for a diver working on the inside of the tank.

Abstract: A drive shaft mounted for rotation about its axis within a gate valve casing terminates, internally within a valve chamber, in a radial arm which couples to a valve disk. The disk seats on the valve casing and is movable between an overlying position relative to an outlet part and an angularly displaced position such that the outlet port is wholly uncovered. A valve inlet port is aligned with the shaft, on the opposite side of the radial arm and the shaft is extended by a hollow, open frame cylindrical cage which terminates in a ring rotably mounted to the valve casing about the inlet port. The cage ring is connected to the bottom of the arm in line with the shaft via multiple, circumferentially spaced, feed fins forming radial windows permitting the inlet flow to be deflected radially with the shaft dissipating the force of the incoming fluid. The feed fins purge the valve chamber when rotating during valve opening and closing.

Abstract: A plug or poppet valve is positioned in relation to an opening for controlling flow through the opening, with a flange positioned over the side opening and having a portion extending into the interior of the housing towards the plug or poppet, said flange and its extended portion having a circular cross-section opening therethrough, said opening having an interior pre-determined pitch thread over a lower portion of its length.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously cleaning both seat surfaces of a double seat valve particularly adapted for use in the food processing industry is disclosed. The valve includes a pair of closing elements movable relative to the valve seats and to each other to define valve open and valve closed positions and a controllable stop and controllable connector which provide a partially lifted cleaning position in which both seat surfaces are simultaneously exposed to a cleaning agent while at least one of the closing elements continues to be in contact with product. The position of the closing elements relative to each other and relative to the valve casing is interlocked by the stop and the connector so that no cleaning agent enters the product side of the valve.

Abstract: A tool for removal of debris from within a transmission pipe containing gas under pressure, including, a slide tube, having an angled fitting provided at its bottom end, and generally for disposition within the transmission pipe, said slide tube extending through a reducer, that incorporates and includes therein a mounting member, such as a swivel ball, through which the slide tube locates, and has a hermetic seal therewith. The slide tube 2 at its upper end includes one or more shut-off valves, and may also incorporate a filter device, for collecting of the accumulated debris that is carried with the pressurized gas as it rapidly passes through the slide tube, after opening one or both of the shut-off valves.

Abstract: There is disclosed a control valve having an inlet 24, an outlet 26 connected a a valve cavity 23. The valve includes an armature 31 of a solenoid 32, movement of which opens a valve seal 28 seated in valve seat 27. A piezoceramic transducer 21 transmits ultrasonic vibrations through a tapering output section 22 to the valve cavity, whereby cavitation is induced in liquid therin to cause cleaning of the surfaces.

Abstract: A tube separator (1) having a housing (2) with an inlet (5), an outlet (6) and a separating chamber (14) connectable with a drain (9) is provided. A shut-off member (10) connecting the inlet (5) with the outlet (6) in a first position thereof and separating the inlet (5) from the outlet (6) and connecting the outlet (6) with the separating chamber (14) in a second position is provided between the inlet (5) and the outlet (6). In order to prevent the entry of contaminations into the separating chamber (14) and hence into a line system connectable with the inlet (5) and the outlet (6) the separating chamber (14) is designed in a manner to be tightly sealed against contaminations. To this end preferably a filter (24) is provided between the separating chamber (14) and the drain (9).

Abstract: The improved control and purge valve of the present invention is useful for the atomization of heavy fuel oil for combustion. The present control and purge valve is operable between closed, purging, and open positions, and includes an elongated valve body having a disc carrier disposed therein. The disc carrier preferably comprises a plurality of closure and orifice means thereon for opening or closing internally disposed steam exit, steam bypass exit, and oil exit ports to effect the closed, purging, and open positions of the valve of the present invention.

Abstract: Apparatus for selectively coupling a source of pressurized fluid to washing machine containers which hold items during wash cycles where there are first containers adapted for preventing the flow of fluid and second containers adapted for receiving the fluid when the containers are placed in their normal positions in the washing machine. The apparatus includes a member having a contoured passage therethrough and which defines an inlet and an outlet and means slidably disposed within the member for controlling the flow of fluid through the outlet to the containers. The flow control means has a first portion, which may include a body and a flange and a second portion which may be an elongate pin. The first portion is adapted for such engagement with the contours of the passage that the flow control means can assume a first position for preventing the flow and a second position for permitting the flow.

Abstract: A faucet repair system is provided for the removal of loose or broken faucet components, debris or other material which may be lodged in a faucet body or water feed line. A hollow coupling having threads identical to the bonnet or stem nut of the defective faucet includes a collar over which an outlet tube is connected. The bonnet or stem nut and stem are removed and the coupling is screwed into the faucet body. A bend in the tube directs water flow into a lavatory or sink basin when the water feed line shutoff valve is then opened. The water flow carries with it the loose material. A modified outlet tube includes a trap which retains the dislodged article and is suitable for elongate objects.

Abstract: An in-line blender for blending components, in the form of liquid or other fluent materials including a pipeline having a plurality of injection points, each injection point being connected to a set of selector valves and each selector valve being connected to a separate component source. Only one of these selector valves at a time is connected to the injection point. Between the set of valves and the injection point there is mounted a metering apparatus in the form of a positive displacement pump and a meter 14.

Abstract: A novel washing circuit for use in an automatic beverage vending machine is disclosed. The circuit comprises a switching cock enabling communication between the upstream side of a water-feeding pump and one end of a return conduit. The other end of the return conduit is adapted to be detachably connected to the water supply nozzle of the vending machine. When the switching cock is opened and the return conduit is connected to the nozzle, the water-feeding pump of the machine can pump washing solution through the water-feeding system of the machine and facilitate cleaning thereof.

Abstract: A "bilge-like" valve, adapted to be mounted on the lowermost wall of an aircraft fuselage, is disclosed in which the valve has a normally open condition to drain accumulated condensate through a registering opening in the fuselage wall when the interior cabin is depressurized, and assumes a closed condition in response to a differentially higher cabin pressure relative to outside air pressure to seal off the interior of the fuselage. A valve housing retainer is affixed to the inner surface of the fuselage wall in registration with the wall opening for detachably retaining a valve housing incorporating a piston-like reciprocating valve member and biasing spring that is insertable and removable through the wall opening from the exterior of the aircrafts fuselage for ease of servicing.

Abstract: A check valve for use with a high pressure sludge pump in which a valve member such as a ball is movable toward and away from a valve seat in the inlet to the valve housing, and which valve has a valve member lift limiter adjustably mounted on the valve body and extending into the path of movement of the valve member for engaging it and limiting movement of the valve member away from the valve seat, a plunger mounted for movement toward and away from the valve seat in the position closest to the valve seat, projecting past the valve member lift limiter toward the valve seat and having the end toward the valve member spaced from the valve member and permitting movement of the plunger away from the valve seat sufficiently far to permit the valve member to engage the valve lift limiter.

Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of fluids containing abrasive particles including thermally-actuated means for ensuring a tight seal between the movable valve element and the valve body in both the open and closed positions. The thermally-actuated means is deactivated when repositioning the movable valve element and reactivated to provide a tight seal when the movable valve element is in position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for periodically rinsing a water cock countersunk in the ground. A drainpipe is connected between the water cock and a closing member of an extension piece. The drainpipe includes a valve body which is opened by the water pressure prevailing in the extension pipe when the water cock is initially opened. After a predetermined period of time the valve body is closed. Thus, the present invention ensures that after the water cock is opened dirt is flushed away through the drainpipe which is subsequently automatically closed after a predetermined time. After the drainpipe is closed, a valve member connected to the extension pipe can be opened and only pure water will be supplied.

Abstract: In an inverted siphon (4) in a sewer (1, 1a) where the approaching flow of sewage is insufficient for producing self-rinsing, a fluid reservoir (5) is arranged upstream of the inverted siphon which has sufficient volume for effecting rinsing, and the fluid content of the reservoir intermittently by means of driving members (6, 8, 9) is emptied through the inverted siphon at a velocity which corresponds to and at least during a certain time exceeds the required rinsing velocity.

Abstract: A self-cleaning orifice assembly, for draining unacceptable accumulations of water from pipes and vessels associated with a turbine, is herein presented and claimed. The invention includes a two-position, movable stem having therein a plurality of ducts and the orifice. Their relative diameters and the flow itself are utilized to prevent blockage of the flow path.

Abstract: An arrangement for aseptically discharging flowable media, especially sterilized feed solutions for use in microbiology, includes a discharge valve which has a ball-shaped valve member having a through passage in which there is accommodated an insert that carries a coupling member to which there is connected a sterilized hose in the open position of the valve member. The valve member is rotatably accommodated in a chamber of a valve housing and the flowable medium flows through the insert and the coupling member into the hose in the open position, while the coupling member is accommodated in a compartment of the housing in the closed position of the valve member. A stream of sterilizing medium, preferably steam, is admitted into the compartment in the closed position to sterilize the coupling member. The admission of the sterilizing medium is throttled as the valve member is rotated toward its open position, but maintained until the hose is connected to the coupling part.

Abstract: A water feed valve or faucet which is adapted to remove soiling or filth adhering to the surface of its handle portion by a shower or water streams automatically formed whenever the feed valve is used. The feed valve is so arranged that a water passage is formed in a valve operating shaft of the feed valve, while a water sprinkling member is provided at the top portion of the handle so as to cause part of the discharged water to flow out through the top portion of the handle when the feed valve is opened.

Abstract: A flow control apparatus having a flow passage with an inlet and outlet is provided in a housing. A control means having a conical valve seat and ball member for restricting flow through the seat is provided in the inlet of the passage. A valve plunger slidably located within the housing is resiliently biased against a second valve seat provided in the passage walls of the housing. The plunger includes a marine bore capillary passage which effectively bypasses the second valve seat, thus permitting a first low flow. When the plunger is moved from its seat, a second higher flow is established for flushing the device. This second higher flow rate is controlled by valve control means in the inlet of the passage to prevent excessively high flow rates.

Abstract: A clean in place diaphragm valve is disclosed including a valve body portion having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with a valve chamber, the valve body portion including a dished interior, valve chamber surface in which the fluid outlet is disposed; an annular wall member surrounding the fluid inlet within the valve chamber, having a first diaphragm seating surface adapted to maintain the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet in fluid separation when a diaphragm is sealed against the first diaphragm seating surface to close the valve; a second diaphragm seating surface on the valve body portion surrounding the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet; a flexible diaphragm disposed over the valve chamber to define the valve chamber between an inner surface of the diaphragm and an interior surface of the valve body portion; a bonnet disposed to compress the diaphragm against the second diaphragm seating surface; a clamp for maintaining the diaphragm in sealing engagement against the second diaphragm

Abstract: A float controlled valve syphons water out of a swimming pool cover. The syphon valve includes co-operable male and female valve members disposed for mutually relative movement to bring them into and out of mutual engagement to thereby close and open flow communication through a syphon discharge passage formed in the male member. A float body is coupled to one of the said members for effecting the engagement and disengagement in response to the level of the water in the swimming pool cover. The male valve member is tapered at the forward end to facilitate engagement with a central recess in the female member. The female member is formed of more yielding material than the male member and has a thin walled portion receiving the male member and of sufficient flexibility to envelop dirt particles at the male-female member seal.

Abstract: This invention provides a valve by means of which a major portion of the suction flow of a swimming pool filtration system is channeled through an automatic cleaning device which cleans the floor and/or wall of a swimming pool, and a minor portion of the suction flow is drawn from the surface of the pool thereby to skim the surface. The valve has a main inlet opening connectable to the device, an outlet opening connectable to the filtration system and an auxiliary opening which is closed to some extent by a closure member to normally provide a restricted aperture through which the water drawn from the surface flows. The closure member is biassed closed by a spring located in a variable volume chamber which communicates with the interior of the valve between the auxiliary opening and the main inlet opening. When the restricted aperture is blocked by leaves or the like, the pressure in the chamber decreases, compressing the spring and allowing the closure member to open.

Abstract: A fuel pressure regulator assembly comprising a housing, a diaphragm separating the housing into a first and second chamber. The housing has a radial inlet extending to the first chamber and a connector having an axial outlet is mounted in the housing and extends axially into the first chamber. The connector supports a sealing ring. The diaphragm supports a valve member that is adapted to engage the sealing ring, and a spring in the second chamber urges said valve member against the sealing ring. The fuel pressure regulator assembly includes provision for increasing the fuel regulation pressure by varying the effective diaphragm area.

Abstract: A flow control apparatus is disclosed which is particularly useful in liquid flow systems for blood pressure monitoring in humans and other animals. A resiliently biased valve plunger is provided with a marine bore capillary passage extending from one side of the plunger seating area to the other, thus establishing a first, low flow path. When the plunger is moved from its seat, a second, high flow path is established which flushes the apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus is combined with a pressure transmitting diaphragm assembly used to transmit pressure to instrumentation, the flush flow then serving to sweep air from the plenum above the diaphragm.

Abstract: Mud choke apparatus is disclosed, and the preferred embodiment has the form of a hollow, tubular body receiving a mud flow introduced from a lateral port, the flow being directed through an axial passage and past a valve seat. The valve seat is a replaceable, hardened metal liner and is formed with a gradual taper so that the mud flows from the large end through the tapered, smaller end. Thereafter, it flows out of the body through an axial opening. The flow of mud is throttled by a tapered, hardened plug serving as a valve element which is received into the valve seat. A hydraulic cylinder and piston with a connecting rod move the plug. The plug has a surrounding, perpendicular shoulder which seals and seats against a shoulder on the insert to fully close the throttling valve apparatus. Flow is choked by inserting the tapered plug with controlled clearance into the tapered valve seat.

Abstract: This apparatus disclosed in its preferred form is a choke for controlling the flow of drilling mud which is highly abrasive. The abrasive drilling mud is introduced through a lateral port and an elongate, tubular body. In the tubular body, a fluid actuated, double acting piston is forced to a choke control position. The piston has appended to it a centralized, tubular extension which receives a sleeve of wear resistant material. The sleeve is positioned in a circular chamber communicated to the lateral port where the drilling mud is introduced. It travels toward a seat downstream of the body. The seat is formed of hardened material. The downstream outlet of the body is additionally lined with a wear resistant sleeve. An alternate embodiment is also disclosed. A hydraulic control system for operation of the choke is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present control valve is intended to handle highly viscous material such as concrete mixes. For this purpose two valve plates are arranged in a valve housing in such a manner that in one position of the two valve plates relative to each other, one valve plate closes a suction inlet port and opens a pressure outlet port while the other valve plate opens a suction inlet port and closes a pressure outlet port. When the positions of the valve plates change, their respective operation is reversed. The valve plates are supported by drive rods which in turn are supported at both ends of the valve housing in respective slide bearings. One end of each drive rod is operatively connected to a hydraulic drive. The opposite end of each drive rod carries a piston movable in a cylinder, the far end of which is operatively connected to a rinsing liquid container. The rinsing liquid conduits extend through grooves in the slide bearings of each drive rod, whereby these rods are cleaned to protect the rod bearings.

Abstract: A connection valve for connecting together and disconnecting a tank and a hose without wastage or spillage. A first housing part has a duct containing a slidable piston and communicating with at least one connection socket. A second part has a throughbore, a socket coaxial with the duct, a plug for sealing said socket, and a locking device for locking the plug in a sealing position. An axial drawing means is provided for pressing a surface of rotation of the plug against a mating surface of the piston.

Abstract: A valve for introducing additive substances into a main process stream passing therethrough includes a valve body and a valve seat member carried in the body and having a bore therethrough communicable with the main process stream lumen. The valve seat member has a port communicable with the bore to permit flow of an additive into the bore. A first valve stem in the bore is moved to open and close the port for selectively permitting flow of additive through said port into the bore. A second valve stem moves relative to the valve seat member to open and close the bore for selectively injecting additive into the lumen. Additionally, the valve permits disassembly for cleaning without interrupting flow of the main process stream and provides for heating and cooling of the additive and the main process stream by the circulation of suitable medium through the valve body in a passageway disposed about the main process stream.

Abstract: An easily sterilizable, low profile loading and unloading valve for mounting at the bottom of a tank includes a flange which is mounted adjacent to an opening in the bottom of the tank. A chamber extends through the flange, and a valve plug is mounted to one of the surfaces of the flange and extends into the tank opening. The valve plug normally closes the chamber in the flange, but is moveable to a position in which the chamber is opened to the tank. A cap is mounted to the other surface of the flange and closes the chamber. This cap may, alternatively, either take the form of a closure plate which closes the chamber during transport of the tank, or an adapter assembly which is mounted to the flange and which includes a connector for a loading and unloading conduit and a threaded biasing member for biasing the valve plug from its closed to its opened position.