Abstract: A panel mounted control valve including a housing having a bore with a valve seat formed in the bore. An axially and rotatably movable actuating member which has a valve member thereon is mounted in the bore for movement therein. A nut member is threadably mounted on an end portion of the actuating member and moves axially to compress or decompress a spring which biases the valve member to closed position. A slot is formed in the housing and the walls of the slot are located adjacent opposed flat portions on the nut member to prevent the nut member from rotating but permitting it to move axially.

Abstract: A laundry outlet box comprises a box-like one-piece molded plastic housing having top, bottom and side walls circumscribing an axis of the box and a back wall and open front face normal to such axis. The bottom wall of the housing slopes downwardly toward the center to a drain opening and is provided at its underside with a tailpipe adaptor including coextensive radially spaced pipe-like extensions concentric with the drain opening, which extensions are adapted for selective coupling to drain pipes of different sizes. The housing is adapted to be recess mounted in a wall between vertical wall supports by interchangeable L-shape mounting brackets arranged in pairs on each side of the box with the laterally extending legs vertically spaced apart and adapted to have optionally secured therebetween electrical outlet boxes at one or both sides of the box.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scupper or a drain device comprising an open-ended pipe adapted to be mounted through a wall at floor level and having a water-soluble substantially non-hygroscopic sealing film mounted and frictionally held in place adjacent the inlet opening of a pipe by a retaining ring.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting of the type that is used to connect, in back-to-back relationship, a hot and cold water source without the necessity of crossing the pipe connections, is disclosed. The sanitary fitting includes a valve assembly which, when mounted in back-to-back relation with another sanitary fitting, the valving mechanism is arranged and constructed to reverse the flow of hot and cold water through the valve, so that the fitting can be operated in its normal mode, for example, when the handle is in the left-hand position, the hot water flows and, when the handle is in the right-hand position, cold water flows.

Abstract: An improved coupling assembly includes a socket assembly which telescopically receives a plug to connect a pair of conduits in fluid communication. The plug is movable from a disengaged position to a storage position in which the plug is supported by and is telescopically disposed in the socket assembly. The plug can be moved further into the socket assembly to an engaged position in which the conduits are connected in fluid communication. The plug is securely held in the engaged position by locking elements. The plug is releasably gripped in the storage position by a plurality of detents. The detents are mounted on a sleeve which extends through an opening in a faceplate. An actuator flange is disposed on an outer end portion of the sleeve to enable it to be readily depressed. The fluid which is to be conducted through the coupling assembly is identified by the indicia on the sleeve and by similar indicia on the mounting plate.

Abstract: An outlet assembly for a vacuum cleaning system includes a face plate for mounting on the exterior surface of a building wall, an annular inlet bushing or socket open from the face plate and extending through the building wall and a back plate positioned adjacent the interior surface of the building wall and opposite the face plate and with the inlet bushing extending therethrough. The inlet bushing connects to a vacuum conduit from the vacuum cleaning system for flow of air therethrough. A seal fitting member is positioned generally between the building wall and the back plate and sleeved about the inlet bushing. A resilient seal therein engages the outer surface of the inlet bushing in air-tight relationship and a flange portion engages with the open end of the vacuum conduit and secures the vacuum conduit to the inlet bushing.

Abstract: A securing device for attaching and holding a press plate spigot to a base member of a filter press. The device includes lugs which are received through openings in the spigot, the lugs being attached to the base member levers having a crank arm made up of protruding portions and a cam surface and having the protruding portions received in cutouts of the lugs so that levers are rotated about an arc for having the cam surfaces urge and hold the spigot against the base plate.

Abstract: A freeze-resistant sill cock comprising a housing having an inlet for connection within a house to the water supply of the house, a linear having an outlet tap to extend outside the house, the linear being removably sealed within the end of the housing, valving mechanism at the inlet for controlling flow of water therefrom into the liner, and an actuator extending through the liner and the outlet tap for enabling operation of the valving mechanism from without the house.

Abstract: In the protection of a portion of steam piping, e.g., live-steam piping, as it exits from the confinement chamber of a nuclear reactor, the portion of steam piping exits from the chamber in the direction of a mean radial plane of the passage through the chamber wall and is then bent substantially through 90.degree.. Upstream of the bend the piping includes a stopcock and between the stopcock and the bend the piping is held by guide elements between two sliding surfaces of guide means parallel to and symmetrical relative to the said radial plane, the guide means being supported on the confinement chamber wall, and by connecting rods symmetrical relative to the said radial plane and connected to the piping and the chamber wall.

Abstract: In a wall hydrant, on the inner and outer ends of a wall-penetrating conduit, an inlet connection casting and a discharge casting; a valving member movable axially in an inlet valving bore relative to a seat; a lateral conduit outlet from a discharge casting bore; a shaft structure including key-rotated stem threaded through a plug in the latter bore end and connected axially to shift, upon rotation, the valving member, and also a shaft-carried flange "O"-ring sealable on an interior surface controlling plug-associated exterior draining and air vent openings; the valving and flange seals being spaced, relative to the controlling surface and inlet bore spacing, for conduit drainage and vent opening after inlet closure; a part of the shaft structure upon removal being invertable to serve as a valve seat service tool. Within the hydrant, an anti water backup device.

Abstract: A shielded vent port for equilization of the pressure on opposed faces of a wall comprises a frame for fitting into an opening in said wall, a conduit through said frame, a sloping plate in said conduit, said plate being sealed against the walls of said conduit and having a large aperture therethrough, and a riser lying against the upper face of said sloping plate, said riser preventing flow of air in a downward direction through said plate and being movable away from said plate to permit flow therethrough in an upward direction. To provide for flow of air through said wall in either direction, the frame may have two conduits therethrough with a sloping plate and a fitted riser in each, the planes of said plates sloping in opposed directions. The shield may be lifted away from the plate to permit flow of air therethrough by an excess of pressure below the plate or by a solenoid in response to an external signal.

Abstract: A pipe manifold for utilization with hot water heating systems and including substantially adjacent inlet and return flow chambers within a single elongated box and separated by an internal dividing wall. Disposed on the outside of the housing are pipe headers of various types, in particular frustoconical pipe headers, which may be cut off so that the diameter obtained matches that of a valve or pump or the like to be mounted thereto with the intent that the overall height of the apparatus is constant independently of the size of the attached device. The headers communicate with the chambers within the manifold via openings which are advantageously disposed at one or the other side of the edge of the dividing wall. A variety of embodiments is presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting valve for connecting the hose of vacuum cleaning equipment into the suction duct of a built-in cleaning system. The connecting valve is positioned behind a flap cover for the suction duct opening and comprises a pair of complimentary valve elements which mate in closed position to close the duct opening, and which provide straight tubular passageway when open for accepting the tubular end of the hose of the vacuuming equipment. Each valve element is formed of a segment of a tubular pipe and is pivoted adjacent the duct opening so that it may be operated from closed position to open position by the insertion of the end of the vacuum hose into the opening. Each element is biased toward closed position so that withdrawal of the hose effects closing of the valve.

Abstract: Sill cock having novel vacuum breaking stem packing assembly to break a vacuum between the shut-off valve and the sill cock. A novel vacuum breaker shut-off valve is also provided adapted to close upon the presence of a vacuum or reduced pressure in the main water line.

Abstract: Sill cock having novel vacuum breaking stem packing assembly to break vacuum between the shutoff valve and the cock and a vacuum breaker shut off valve to close same upon encountering a vacuum or reduced pressure in the main.

Abstract: A fixture for attachment to water lines during installation of plumbing in a building under construction. A closed chamber has a base flange for attachment to a suitable support and a water inlet tube near the base. An outlet tube extends in the chamber from a position near the base and through the other end where it is provided with a valve. The tubes are so arranged in the chamber that the fixture can be installed in either a horizontal or a vertical position and yet trap a body of air in the chamber when supplied with water.

Abstract: A centralized deicing system includes, in one embodiment, a large fixed location supply tank of deicing fluid which is heated and supplied to a plurality of terminal boxes located at several aircraft loading ramps. The system includes a recirculation loop for preheating the conduits for the deicing fluid by circulating heated deicer fluid through them before application to an aircraft. Each terminal box includes a coupler for receiving ends of a hose employed on a movable vehicle used for deicing an aircraft to also preheat the hose. In one embodiment of the invention, separate tanks of water and glycol are provided, and the terminal box includes a mixing valve which can be remotely controlled by an operator for blending the heated water and glycol in the desired proportion depending on weather conditions.

Abstract: A sill cock assembly is disclosed comprising a fluid outlet for location on the exterior of a wall, a fluid flow inlet adapted for location adjacent the interior of the wall, a conduit connecting the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, a selectively operable valve located adjacent the fluid flow inlet for alternatively opening and closing the fluid flow inlet, and a pressure release means located adjacent the valve to allow fluid communication in an inwardly direction from the conduit through the valve to the fluid inlet when the fluid pressure within the conduit due to freezing is greater than the fluid pressure of the inlet. A portion of the wall of the conduit is corrugated adjacent the valve to allow expansion of the conduit during freezing.

Abstract: A regulator of air pressure within a hot or cold storage chamber which comprises a damper and frames. The damper is disposed within an opening provided at a wall of the storage chamber defining an air passage, and the frames are airtightly in contact with peripheral surfaces of the opening and the damper at the inside and outside of the storage chamber to close the air passage. The damper and either one of the frames are moveable in the inside or outside direction of the storage chamber in accordance with variations of air pressure within the storage chamber to thereby release the sealing of the air passage and establish pressure equilibrium between the inside and outside of the storage chamber.

Abstract: A self-draining sill cock assembly is disclosed comprising a fluid outlet for location on an exterior wall, a fluid flow inlet adapted for location adjacent an interior wall and remote from the fluid outlet, a first conduit connecting the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet with the conduit inclined downwardly from the outlet to the inlet, a selectively operable valve located adjacent the fluid flow inlet for alternatively opening and closing the fluid flow inlet, a second conduit operatively connected to said valve adjacent the fluid flow inlet and connected to a drain discharge adapted for location on the exterior wall with the valve alternatively opening and closing the second conduit, the second conduit being inclined downwardly from the valve to the drain discharge, and a manually operated valve control means adapted for location on the exterior wall and extending through the second conduit to the valve.

Abstract: A rectangular vandal-proof plumbing valve access box for housing at least one plumbing valve therein and for containing same within the wall of a building, including an access cover facing the user-occupied side of the wall with security bolts anchoring the cover to the access box and having a lip extending over the wall about the access box, the box further having a pair of re-inforced rims thereabout with valve locating notches located about one of the rims of the access box.

Abstract: The sillcock includes an inner tubular pipe forming a water-flow passage and an outer tubular pipe cooperating with the inner tubular pipe to form a water relief chamber. When the inner tubular pipe is ruptured as a result of the expansion of ice in the inter-flow passage, water from the source is directed across the open valve of the sillcock into the water-flow passage where it escapes into the water relief chamber through the ruptured opening. The relief chamber is opened to the atmosphere and water emerging therefrom alerts a person to the fact that the inner tubular pipe has ruptured thereby requiring repair or replacement.

Abstract: A washing machine outlet box of the type having a water impervious plastic cabinet and a bottom sloping to a drain outlet can be improved by providing the washing machine outlet box with a detachable drain pipe, adjustable mounting brackets and variable size knockout plugs. The detachable drain pipe is secured to the cabinet by matching screw threads on both the drain pipe and the cabinet. The adjustable brackets allow the washing machine outlet box to be mounted in a wall in a variety of positions, while the variable size knockout plugs can accommodate hot and cold water inlets of either copper tubing or galvanized pipe in such a manner as to form a water-tight seal with either type pipe.

Abstract: A building structure includes a plurality of structural load bearing wall portions in thermal contact with the external atmosphere and further load bearing means located inside the building structure in thermal contact with the internal atmosphere of the building. The structural load bearing wall portions are formed by a plurality of liquid tight, hollow load bearing panel members for the flow of a liquid at a preselected temperature therethrough. Each of the panel members includes inlet means for the introduction of liquid therein and outlet means for the removal of liquid therefrom. The panel members and their inlet and outlet means are arranged and connected in fluid flow relation to provide a predetermined flow pattern of the liquid through the load bearing structural wall portions. Pumping means are connected in fluid flow relation to the panel members for forcing liquid through said wall portions.

Abstract: The device comprises an annular case having a first portion which projects from the wall and a second portion which is embedded in the wall. A tubular element connected to two pipes of the piping defines a passage through the case. The tubular element has a first section and a second section respectively located in the first portion and second portion of the case. The tubular element is of a material which is rigid at ordinary temperature and softens under the action of heat. At least the first section is of a fusible material having a distinct point of fusion. The first portion of the case is provided with means for instantaneously closing the passage as soon as the first section has disappeared. The second portion of the case is filled with a material which swells radially under the action of heat.

Abstract: Externally discharging downspouts normally dump water adjacent the building foundation where it accumulates and, if rainfall is heavy, it drains through the weeping tiles with the possibility of overflow inside the building leading to flooded basements. Various methods have been provided to lead downspout drainage water to a point remote from the building such as permanent pipes or automatically unrolling plastic tubes. The present device includes an adaptor secured to the downspout from which the usual elbow is removed, and a hinged trough or conduit section pivotally secured to the adaptor. The trough can be held vertically against the downspout and manually hinged downwardly when desired or can be electrically operated from one position to the other and vice-versa. If electrically operated, the operation can be automatically controlled by humidity or by switch operation from inside the building.

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator for use in operating a remotely located flush valve includes a housing having fluid inlet and outlet ports, each of which are connected to the flush valve through tubes or the like with the inlet port being under fluid pressure derived from the flush valve. There are passage means connecting the ports with first and second seal members being positioned in the passage means. A stem is movable in the housing with the first and second seal members being positioned on and movable with the stem. A spring positioned within the housing urges the stem toward a position in which the second seal member closes communication between the inlet and outlet ports. The first seal member is located closer to the inlet port than the second seal member and is removable from the stem. There is a seat for the first seal member with fluid pressure at the inlet urging the first seal member, after removal from the stem, toward the seat to close communication between the inlet and outlet.

Abstract: A regulator of air pressure within a hot or cold storage chamber which comprises a damper and frames. The damper is disposed within an opening provided at a wall of the storage chamber defining an air passage, and the frames are airtightly in contact with peripheral surfaces of the opening and the damper at the inside and outside of the storage chamber to close the air passage. The damper and either one of the frames are moveable either inside or outside direction of the storage chamber in accordance with variations of air pressure within the storage chamber to thereby release the sealing of the air passage and establish pressure equilibrium between the inside and outside of the storage chamber.

Abstract: The device comprises a case of a material non-deformable under the effect of heat and mounted on the wall around at least a part of the tube. A mass of material capable of swelling under the effect of heat is enclosed in the case. An element of a material which is substantially non-fusible at temperatures which are developed in the course of a fire has a part which is planar and perpendicular to a radial direction relative to the tube and is movable and slidable in said radial direction in the case. The element normally bears on the outer surface of the tube and the mass of swelling material is disposed on the opposite side of the element to the tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a spout assembly, such as a tub spout or the like for use in a fluid system employing a diverter valve and shower head or the like. Most of the parts of the assembly may be made of plastic, and the assembly includes a spout body having inlet and outlet chambers and a partition with an aperture therethrough separating the two chambers. A plunger is reciprocally mounted in the outlet chamber, and a portion thereof cooperates with a flexible diaphragm mounted in the aperture in the partition for terminating the flow of water through the spout assembly to thereby cause diverter valve operation, and flow through a shower head or the like in a conventional manner. A lift button is coupled with the plunger by a stem extending into the outlet chamber through a portion of the body. The plunger may include flow directing vanes for directing the flow of fluid from the outlet chamber in a desired manner.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing system for use especially on a floating roof tank includes an enclosure secured to the tank roof. The enclosure carries an agent tank, an expellant tank and an accumulator tank. The agent tank contains fire extinguishing agent. The expellant tank contains pressurized expellant fluid. An expellant conduit extends from the expellant tank to an inlet of the agent tank. A sprayer duct is connected to an outlet of the agent tank and is arranged along one protected zone of the roof rim. A control valve is disposed in the expellant conduit. A heat sensitive pilot conduit is disposed along the protected zone and fluidly connects the expellant conduit with the control valve so that pressure from the expellant tank maintains the control valve closed. If the pilot conduit ruptures, agent is discharged. A bypass conduit connects the expellant conduit with the sprayer duct.

Abstract: An overflow control unit for a washing machine which interconnects the drain hose of the washing machine to a stand-pipe is provided which comprises a cylindrical plug device having a central axially extending passageway therethrough and a by-pass valve interconnecting the passageway of the cylindrical plug with the atmosphere, the by-pass valve having an open and a closed position. In one embodiment the overflow control unit is operatively connected to a pressure switch so that upon a build-up of water pressure within the stand-pipe due to the drain being obstructed the switch is activated to break the electrical circuit to the washing machine.

Abstract: This invention teaches a prefabricated console for distributing various utilities from generally common locations to a plurality of selected spaced locations, where separate connections can then be made as required, of any individual utility with the separate pieces of equipment using the particular utility. The disclosed console device has frame structure that houses and separately isolates the various non-compatible utilities from one another in separated compartments or chases. Thus, the electrical distribution is located in one compartment or chase and utilities including specifically hot and cold water, steam, gas or other combustible fuel, are housed in another compartment or chase separated or isolated from the electrical chase. Further, the electrical distribution includes a master fuse or breaker control box located in a single control panel and separate terminals or outlets are provided at spaced locations along the console.

Abstract: A pressure stabilizing assembly for installation in an enclosure wall to prevent damage to the enclosure as a result of rapidly decreasing atmospheric pressure. The assembly includes a chamber with side, top, and bottom walls, a solid end wall, and an open face. The bottom wall has an opening therein, and a pivoted plate is provided for normally closing the opening, and allowing the passage of air therethrough only from the interior of the chamber to the exterior thereof, and then only under conditions of rapidly decreasing atmospheric pressure. A screen and bezel may be mounted on the portion of the chamber interiorly of the enclosure.

Abstract: A frost proof sillcock having an outer section with a fluid chamber therein and a discharge opening, a round tubular body connected to the external section and communicating with the chamber, and a seat end section of substantially the same diameter as the tubular body connected integrally with the body to form a substantially even external surface between the body and the section. The seat end section contains a valve seat and a plurality of thread segments, and a stem extends through the chamber in the external section and through the body, and contains a valve element on the inner end thereof for seating on the seat. A hand wheel for rotating the stem to seat and unseat the valve element is secured to the outer end of the stem.

Abstract: A wall fixture enclosure including a service box of a size to be recessed in a wall having top and sidewalls and a drain mounted in a partition extending between said sidewalls. Ports are formed in the sides of the box for receiving water pipes therethrough with a tap thereon. A face plate adapted for attachment over said box. A port formed in said face plate for allowing access and connection to said water pipes and said drain. An extension access plate with one end adapted for attachment to said box in an overlapping arrangement with said face plate and the other end thereof extending to the floor to allow the box to be mounted in said wall at various heights. A cover plate for releasably covering said port in said face plate.

Abstract: An under-fixture valve comprises an elongated body having an outer diameter corresponding to the pipes normally connected to an outlet water pipe so that the valve body may be threaded to the outlet water pipe and project from a wall structure. The wall structure itself can then be completed and finished with a minimum of interference with the valve body, the valve being closed while work on the wall is completed so that the main water supply may be left on. An integrally molded plastic valve member defines a chamber serving as a valve seat for a valve head adapted to be inserted into a side opening in the valve member, the device when assembled having no laterally projecting portions.

Abstract: The valve device adjustably controls air flow through a mechanical ventilation duct, blocks propagation of flames through the duct, and selectively exhausts smoke through the duct. An air extraction terminal sleeve communicates with the ventilation duct and is provided with an outwardly facing valve seat. A support is mounted in the sleeve inwardly of the valve seat and an elongated guide extends adjustably through the support. An obturator is mounted on the guide outwardly of the support for adjustably controlling the flow area into the terminal sleeve, and includes an outwardly convex dome member fixedly secured to the outer end of the guide, and an inwardly convex valve member having conforming seating engagement with the dome member and arranged to conformingly engage the valve seat to block flow into the terminal sleeve.

Abstract: A selector valve assembly is provided including a hollow body provided with a liquid inlet and first and second outlets. The inlet includes structure for sealed communication with the outlet of a hose bib and the first outlet of the valve assembly includes structure for sealed communication with the inlet end of a hose.

Abstract: A sillcock intended to be mounted in a wall between a warm space and a cold space to provide a water flow passage through the wall comprises a water flow pipe extending between the warm side and the cold side of the wall, a shut-off valve including a valve seat and an associated valve body, a valve control member disposed on the cold side of the wall and a valve control rod disposed within the water flow pipe and connecting the valve control member with the valve. The valve seat of the shut-off valve is located within the water flow pipe at a point along the pipe, which has a lowest temperature exceeding 0.degree.C, when the sillcock is mounted in a wall, and preferably at a point located between the warm side of the wall and the location of the zero isotherm within the wall.

Abstract: A valve body includes a base section having an inlet and an outlet and means forming a valve seat therebetween. A flexible diaphragm is supported for movement relative to the valve seat and includes a center by-pass port which is opened and closed by a valve member supported for axial movement by a closure section of the valve body. A pin-like actuating lever is pivotally supported by a flexible seal secured to the closure section and has an inner end portion projecting into an opening formed within the valve member. An elongated U-shaped bimetallic actuating element is mounted on the closure section generally parallel to the lever and includes a movable head portion. The bimetallic actuating element is preferably connected as a resistance in series with an electrical load, and a spring is compressed against the outer end of the actuating lever to cause rapid snap-action movement of the lever, and the valve member in response to slower movement of the head portion of the actuating element.

Abstract: In a wall hydrant, a wall-penetrating straight tubular conduit; a valving member movable axially in and out of sealing engagement with a reduced inlet connection valving bore; a hollow cylindrical end casting on the conduit outer end providing a lateral conduit outlet opening from a discharge bore; a plug in the outer casting end having a threaded aperture with a key-rotated stem threaded therethrough connected with a shaft to axially shift, upon rotation, the valving member moved by the shaft inner end and a shaft-carried flange slideably "O"-ring sealable on an interior surface controlling exterior draining and air vent openings associated with the plug; the valving and flange seals spaced, relative to the controlling surface and inlet bore spacing, for conduit drainage and vent opening after inlet closure; also in combination with the hydrant a wall box, a vacuum breaker and air inlet device including an integral enlargement on the casting outlet, a cap secured thereon with a hose connection as the hydrant

Abstract: A building structure includes a plurality of structural load bearing wall portions in thermal contact with the external atmosphere and further load bearing means located inside the building structure in thermal contact with the internal atmosphere of the building. The structural load bearing wall portions are formed by a plurality of liquid tight, hollow load bearing panel members for the flow of a liquid at a preselected temperature therethrough. Each of the panel members includes inlet means for the introduction of liquid therein and outlet means for the removal of liquid therefrom. The panel members and their inlet and outlet means are arranged and connected in fluid flow relation to provide a predetermined flow pattern of the liquid through the load bearing structural wall portions. Pumping means are connected in fluid flow relation to the panel members for forcing liquid through said wall portions.

Abstract: An improved frostproof hydrant having a readily removable valve seat-valve body assembly which may be easily replaced from the nozzle end of the hydrant as a single unit or as a portion thereof without any special alignment.

Abstract: A basement sump construction characterized by a sump chamber including a side wall provided with a drain outlet opening. A trap apparatus for the unidirectional flow of water is removably mounted on the sump side wall so as to be easily accessible to cleaning and servicing through a top access opening in the sump.

Abstract: A hot and cold water plumbing fixture having a pair of water supply lines arranged parallel to each other in a fixture housing is attached to building water pipes by means of a wall fitting which includes a pair of connecting pipes disposed parallel to each other adjacent one end, and extending at a substantial angle to each other at the opposite end. The parallel end portions of such connecting pipes are of such size and spacing that they may telescope with the supply lines of the plumbing fixture. The opposite ends of the connecting pipes are attached to the building water pipes, preferably by means of a compression coupling which allows for considerable axial tolerance between the building water pipes and the pipes of the wall fitting. The plumbing fixture is attached to the wall fitting by simply telescoping the water supply lines of the fixture with the connecting pipes of the fitting, and by then locking the fixture to the fitting by means of a locking screw or other device.