Abstract: A vacuum valve for use in a tanker is constructed with means for releasing a supplemental force on the valve body if the pressure drop across the vacuum valve rises substantially above a value designated for the vacuum valve. Such an extraordinary rise of the pressure drop will occur by escape from an injury under the water-line caused by grounding, and the supplemental closing froce will therefore close the valve very fast and will thereby contribute to maintaing a high vacuum in the tank, counteracting continued escape.

Abstract: Check valve apparatus for a fluid flow operates in response to a positive pressure of the fluid to move a spring biased diaphragm and valve element off its seat to allow the fluid to flow through the apparatus. When the pressure of the fluid flow drops, the valve is urged against its seat to provide a positive stop to the fluid flow. The valve apparatus includes a stem extending exteriorly of a housing in which the apparatus is disposed so that the valve may be manually opened by moving the valve off its seat to clear debris without contaminating the hands of the person working on the valve.

Abstract: The expansion valve has an operating pressure setting member that can adjust the operating pressure of a pressure-activated diaphragm by moving a spring retainer of an operating spring against the force the spring which is interposed between the diaphragm and the spring retainer. The operating pressure setting member, after being set at a desired setting position, is securely fitted into and crimped by a secondary coolant flow pipe. The operating pressure setting member has a coolant passage for the coolant to pass through. This construction can completely prevent leakage of the coolant from the operating pressure setting member as would occur with conventional expansion valves whose operating pressure setting member is not installed inside the secondary coolant flow pipe.

Abstract: A variable pressure gas jet system for lifting and forming glass sheets including a controller (32) for providing an electrical signal corresponding to a preselected pressure to an electrical-to-pressure converter (34) which converts the received signal to a corresponding pressure. A remotely operated gas flow regulator (36) receives a small volume of the pressurized gas from the converter and transmits a large volume of gas at a corresponding pressure through the system to a series of gas jets (42) comprising an array of nozzles (24) which direct the pressurized gas onto the lower surface of the heated glass sheet to lift the glass sheet from a conveyor to the downwardly facing surface of an upper mold (22).

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulating valve apparatus for controlling either upstream or downstream fluid pressure includes a lower housing including a lower interior space and an upper housing including an upper interior space which is separated from the lower space by a deformable diaphragm. The diaphragm and lower space together define a substantially smooth, generally void free fluid receiving cavity with which first and second conduits are connected. The first conduit includes a constriction and the second conduit is angled relative to the first conduit. A valve is provided including a valve closure member movable between flow-permitting and flow-preventing positions. An upper stem element is connected to the diaphragm and extends through the upper interior space to an upper and disposed exterior of the upper housing such that pressure regulation and regulator adjustment may both be carried out from outside the lower housing.

Abstract: A pilot operated, balanced piston relief valve is provided with a body having a flow passageway therethrough and a main valve disposed therein, a pilot valve secured to the body and responsive to the pressure of fluid within the flow passage through the body, and a selective valve disposed between the body and the pilot valve for selectively discharging fluid from the body through a vent without requiring actuation of the pilot valve. In a preferred embodiment, the selective valve comprises an electrically actuatable cartridge valve secured within a manifold, with passageways formed through the manifold for providing fluid communication between the pilot valve, the main valve, and the vent.

Abstract: A regulating shut off valve for a high pressure gas bottle useful when the pressure within the bottle can be higher than the maximum safe working pressure of a pneumatic system connected thereto. The valve is sized to fit under a standard protective cap when installed on a gas bottle. The valve includes a poppet assembly with a needle that acts with a valve seat so that the poppet assembly can be screwed open to allow gas to pass from the bottle to the system or screwed closed against the seat. The valve seat, which is operatively connected to a spring loaded piston to which system pressure is applied, is responsive to the maximum safe working pressure of the system. When such pressure is present, the valve seat moves against the needle to regulate flow.

Abstract: A metering valve adapted to operate a seat on a side of an actuator port by means of a poppet section of a main poppet arranged in a valve casing to selectively communicate the actuator port to a tank passage. The main poppet is formed with a pressure chamber on a side thereof opposite to the poppet section. The pressure chamber has a pressure receiving area substantially equal to that of the seat. Also, the main poppet is formed with a through-hole constantly communicated to the actuator port and a pilot chamber to which pilot pressure for moving the main poppet in a direction of opening the seat is applied. Thus, the metering valve is capable of stably accomplishing its control irrespective of a variation of pressure on the side of the actuator port.

Abstract: A clock controlled solenoid valve selectively enables or disables one or the other of two pilot control valves, one set at a higher and the other at a lower pressure setting, for selectively changing the outlet pressure from a main regulator valve between said higher and lower settings.

Abstract: A valve particularly useful for flushing a fluid line includes a spring-biased cylinder movable with respect to a fixed piston to control the discharge of flushing fluid through a housing outlet. The piston is fixed to the housing by a stem having a passageway in alignment with the housing outlet to thereby vent the interior of the cylinder to the atmosphere, and also to permit an instrument to be manually inserted through the housing outlet, the piston stem, and the piston, to engage the cylinder and to move it to its open position in order to manually flush the fluid line.

Abstract: An automatic fluid-flow control system is provided for controlling the quantity of fluid allowed to flow uninterrupted through a conduit. It is particularly useful in controlling potentially damaging floods caused by breakage in a branch plumbing line used to supply water to beverage dispensing appliances, ice-making machines and similar devices which repeatedly consume limited quantities of water in relatively short flow cycles. The fluid-flow control system includes a flow meter which emits a signal containing information about the flow of fluid and also indicating when fluid is flowing and when it is not. The preferred metering device emits pulses at a rate proportional to the flow rate. A counter accumulates a pulse count during each period of fluid flow. A separate pulse sensing network senses the beginning and end of each period of fluid flow and disables and initializes the counter whenever fluid is not flowing.

Abstract: An annular blowout preventer control system which provides a closing hydraulic pressure to the preventer in proportion to the well-bore pressure with an additive offset equal to the pressure required to energize the preventer. The control system utilizes an annular-type blowout preventer, a hydraulic pressure regulator valve, a pneumatic pressure regulating valve, and necessary controls, all mounted above a standard blowout preventer assembly on a well casing during drilling operations, or on the existing well head during workover operations. The regulator valve includes a diaphragm which operates to establish the initial closing pressure needed to seal the annular blowout preventer. After activation, changes in pressure in the well bore are sensed by the hydraulic pressure regulator valve, which delivers regulated closing pressure to the annular blowout preventer. The regulated closing pressure is proportional to the pressure encountered in the well bore.

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulating valve apparatus for controlling either upstream or downstream fluid pressure includes a lower housing including a lower interior space and an upper housing including an upper interior space which is separated from the lower space by a deformable diaphragm. The diaphragm and lower space together define a substantially smooth, generally void free fluid receiving cavity with which first and second conduits are connected. The first conduit includes a constriction and the second conduit is angled relative to the first conduit. A valve is provided including a valve closure member movable between flow-permitting and flow-preventing positions. An upper stem element is connected to the diaphragm and extends through the upper interior space to an upper end disposed exterior of the upper housing such that pressure regulation and regulator adjustment may both be carried out from outside the lower housing.

Abstract: A control valve for limiting the passage of water between a water source and a hot water tank within an automatic control system for water heaters. The control valve contains a sensing means for determining pressure differentials between the hot water tank, the water source and the delivery system. A rod is secured within the control valve housing for limiting the movement of the sensing means when the hot water heater ruptures of leaks. The sensing means also includes a valve seat which acts to control the entrance of water from the water source into the hot water tank. The valve seat defines a leak path which prevents water pressure loss in the hot water tank during a water cooling cycle.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically controlling the flow of fluid in an inlet conduit that provides the water supply for a home or building so as to prevent water damage due to a failure in the water system when unattended. The apparatus comprises a power circuit for supplying a low voltage DC power output which is connectable to a standard AC power source and includes an internal battery which operates in case of AC power failure. A flow sensor and a shutoff valve are connected in the inlet conduit. A control circuit which can be preset for different operational modes, receives and processes flow status signals from the flow sensor and provides output signals that control the shutoff valve, so that if continuous flow is detected in the conduit for a time period exceeding a preselected time, the shutoff valve will automatically close.

Abstract: A pressure reducing valve (1) is mounted directly on a high pressure (300 bar) gas cylinder (23). and handwheel (20) is opened gas is available at outlet (4) at a maximum pressure of 200 bar. When a special filling adaptor (24) is inserted in the outlet (4) the cylinder can be refilled to its maximum pressure of 300 bar. The special filling adaptor (24) has a seal (25) which inhibits gas flow from a chamber (28) via a passage (22) to the surrounding atmosphere. This, in turn, inhibits a piston (8) moving downwardly to close the inlet (3) of the pressure reducing valve (1) as would be the case in normal service.

Abstract: A bubbler valve has a metering flow control poppet that is pressure imbalanced in the closed direction. The poppet is selectively yieldably biased open by a spring, and inlet pressure acting on the poppet in opposition to the spring adjusts the open position of the poppet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying liquid coating materials, adhesives or other liquids is provided in which the liquid material is pumped from a source through a pneumatically operated, diaphragm-type pressure regulator which discharges the liquid at a controlled pressure to a dispenser such as a spray gun. Pressurized air from a pneumatic panel or other air supply device is transmitted to one side of the diaphragm in the pressure regulator through a one-way valve such as a check valve which protects the pneumatic panel from an upstream flow of liquid from the pressure regulator in the event of a failure of its diaphragm.

Abstract: A pressure regulator for use in regulating the pressure of inflating an inflatable member from a high pressure source wherein a valve housing has one end attached to a pressure source and the other end attached to a trigger mechanism. A spool valve is slidably biased into contact with the trigger mechanism which in the locked condition retains the spool valve in an inoperative condition and prevents the flow of fluid from the pressure source to inflate the inflatable member. Upon actuation of the trigger mechanism the spool valve is first unseated from its inoperative condition by a first spring and thence placed into a pressure regulating condition by a second spring in opposition to the escaping fluid pressure acting on annular face of the spool valve.

Abstract: An automatic fluid-sensing and fluid shut-off system (10) that allows a flow of water into a structure to be sensed, timed and stopped when the flow exceeds a preset time. The system (10), which operates in combination with a conventional main water valve (50) and pressure regulator (60), consists of a flow-sensing valve (12) that incorporates an infrared emitter (14) and an infrared detector (16), an electric valve (18) and an electronics control unit (20). When a flow is sensed by the valve (12), the detector (16) produces a flow-trigger signal that is applied to a programmable timer (20n) in the unit (20). When the signal is received, the timer commences a countdown; when the time has lapsed, the unit (20) produces a signal that energizes a power relay (20h) that removes the power keeping the electric valve (18) open. Upon this power removed, the valve (18) closes and shuts off the water supply. The water flow remains off until the system is reset by depressing a reset switch (20t).

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated shut-off valve is controlled by a solenoid actuated control valve. A flow detection unit having a substantially vertical inlet and a substantially vertical flow passage has a substantially horizontal outlet connected to the horizontal inlet of the shut-off valve. A member movable by water flowing through the flow passage actuates a switch forming a part of the flow detection unit. A control box preferably mounted on the flow detection unit has a timer and a reset switch therein which are capable of sending electrical control signals to the solenoid actuator of the control valve. The timer senses the condition of the flow detection switch and upon sensing that the switch has been closed a predetermined period of time suggesting abnormal water flow, possibly due to a leak in the system, sends a signal to the solenoid to actuate the control valve to cause the shut-off valve to close, preventing further water flow.

Abstract: A valve of direct passage type which is responsive to fluid pressure comprises a valve disc normally shut with fluid which is installed in front of outlet port of the valve body and a bell crank pivoted therein to engage and open or close the valve disc. The bell crank is activated by a cam mechanism which has a camshaft extending upwardly through the center of the valve body. The valve may be moved from a fully opened to a fully closed position and all intermediate points therebetween.

Abstract: A breathing apparatus forms a second stage of an inhalation responsive gas pressure regulator. The inhalation diaphragm is in the form of a cylinder within which an arcuate assembly is positioned, the arcuate assembly opening a valve for permitting the introduction of air from a second stage into the casing during inhalation.

Abstract: An apparatus for pressurizing and purging the interior of an enclosure (1) comprises a purge valve (3) operable to admit gas to the enclosure either at a high flow rate or at a low flow rate, and a pneumatic control system for the purge valve including a purge/power selector module (6), a enclosure pressure module (4) and a timing module (5) mounted on respective faces of the purge valve body. The purge valve body serves as a manifold providing necessary connections of the control modules (4-6) with each other and the enclosure interior whereby pipe connections are minimized.

Abstract: A valve assembly has a valve operting button with an outwardly extending button flange received in a cavity. Liquid entering the cavity floats the button to move the button flange into engagement with a surface, and this tends to seal the cavity and cause liquid pressure buildup therein. A venting path between the button flange & the surface it engages prevents sealing of the cavity, and prevents liquid pressure buildup therein.

Abstract: The present invention deals broadly with the field of plumbing. More narrowly, however, it deals with apparatus for controlling flow through a fluid supply line. The preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to a mechanism for automatically terminating flow through a fluid supply line when flow through the line continues for a period of time greater than a defined time, such as when a break in the line occurs.

Abstract: Arrangement for producing a slow rise in pressure in pneumatic or hydraulic systems, particularly compressed-air diaphragm pumps. The arrangement includes a delivery channel having a valve, the spindle of which is connected to a diaphragm. The outlet side communicates with a chamber beneath the diaphragm. The inlet side is connected to a chamber located on the other side of the diaphragm, via a connecting passage which incorporates an adjustable throttle valve. When a load is applied, pressure medium will flow slowly into the chamber, whereas the chamber is brought immediately to the same pressure as the pressure on the outlet. A higher pressure in the chamber throttles the main flow, such that its pressure is only able to increase at the same rate as the pressure in the chamber. The chamber can be rapidly evacuated, by means of a three-way valve and a non-return valve, which closes the valve and therewith the main flow.

Abstract: Means are provided for monitoring water flow to a dwelling or the like and shutting off the flow if it exists for an abnormal period of time, the system being readily adjustable to adapt itself to different considerations of abnormality depending upon time of day, time of year, presence or absence of occupants in the dwelling, and the like.

Abstract: A valve-regulator assembly for rendering a high pressure gas source compatible with lower pressure equipment, said valve-regulator being sealable or remote from the high pressure gas source enabling recharging at high pressure.

Abstract: A vacuum regulating cartridge (10) having a roller diaphragm (52), a coil spring (54) and a cantilevered spring arm (68) to form a regulation system for regulating vacuum in a medical regulating vacuum controller (26).

Abstract: A fluid pressure regulating apparatus comprises a body having a fluid passage to be connected to a machine driven by a pressurized fluid and to a pressurized fluid supplying source. The rotation of a ring member on the outer surface of the body, around the longitudinal center line thereof, responsively moves a regulating member inside the body, so as to vary selectively the pressing force, applied by the regulating member to an urging member sandwiched between the regulating member and an actuator member when the actuator member is moved from a first position to a second position inside the body by an increased urging force of the urging member, a valve body is driven by the actuator member and moved from a closed position to an open position. The valve body is maintained in its open position by the actuator member, to which the increased urging force is applied, against the pressure of the fluid in the passage. When the actuator member is in its first position (i.e.

Abstract: A high pressure hydraulic flow control valve is formed with a spool which is capable of operating as a conventional spool to control the flow of fluid from an input port to an output port or to a return port. The spool also provides overload protection which will permit fluid to pass from the input port directly to the return port when an overload pressure condition exists in the fluid supply line. In alternative structure, the overload pressure release system may be incorporated into the valve which is used to control the return of fluid from the output port to the return passage. The high pressure hydraulic flow control valve is formed from a die-cast housing and has hardened seats mounted in access passages so as to bear against a seating shoulder. Preferably, a retaining sleeve is mounted in the access passage to bear against the hardened seat to retain it against the seating shoulder.

Abstract: A metering valve adapted to operate a seat on a side of an actuator port by means of a poppet section of a main poppet arranged in a valve casing to selectively communicate the actuator port to a tank passage. The main poppet is formed with a pressure chamber on a side thereof opposite to the poppet section. The pressure chamber has a pressure receiving area substantially equal to that of the seat. Also, the main poppet is formed with a through-hole constantly communicated to the actuator port and a pilot chamber to which pilot pressure for moving the main poppet in a direction of opening the seat is applied. Thus, the metering valve is capable of stably accomplishing its control irrespective of a variation of pressure on the side of the actuator port.

Abstract: A device for generating a plurality of gas bubbles in a liquid. The device includes a conduit adapted to carry the liquid. A first gas chamber is formed near the conduit and an orifice proximate a side wall of the conduit defines a passageway between the first gas chamber and the conduit. A valve member is adapted to seat against and close the orifice. The device may include a second gas chamber and a diaphragm responsive to gas pressure in the second gas chamber. A conduit connecting the first and second chambers may include a variable vent for controlling the size and number of gas bubbles injected into the liquid flowing in the conduit.

Abstract: A pillar tap has a main water chamber and a control chamber housed within the main chamber. The control chamber has two different sized openings. The smaller opening which is located opposite the main outlet valve seat of the main chamber supports a membrane. The membrane in turn supports a valve member for movement into and out of engagement with the valve seat. The larger of the two openings is closed by a resilient diaphragm. A pair of control valves and control the admission and release of water to and from the control chamber. By controlling the control valves and the pressure differential between the main and control chambers and can be varied and so used to control the degree to which the valve member is opened. Once the flow rate through valve seat has been set, the diaphragm responds to pressure variations in the main chamber to alter the position of the valve member in a sense to maintain a substantially constant flow rate irrespective of the pressure variations.

Abstract: An improved compact pilot-assisted pressure relief valve is disclosed. The invention includes a vent piston or the like hydraulically dividing the valve body bore into a hydraulic fluid chamber and a spring chamber which is vented to atmosphere, such that backpressure is eliminated entirely for both faster reaction to pressure impulses and improved accuracy in pre-load setting of the valve assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a regulator means for automatically shutting off gas flow in a pipeline during the occurrence of a pressure reducing failure. The regulator means of the invention comprises a body member, a pressure reducing valve device, a piston valve assembly, a timing device, a transmission device, and an overflow control device. The body member is provided with a pressure reducing valve chamber separated by a thin wall from a timing device chamber. The timing device chamber receives the timing device and the transmission device. The transmission device includes a transmission plate and a transmission plate base. A through hole in the body member passes through the thin wall to communicate with a piston valve assembly. The piston valve assembly is mounted in the through hole under the lower side of a pressure reducing valve chamber. A leak-proof diaphragm separates the timing device and transmission device from the piston valve assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically metering gas into liquid comprises a gas sly line including a gas pressure regulator (1), a gas flow meter (2), a gas flow governor (3), a vacuum check valve, and an ejector (5) connected to a supply line of the liquid being gasified, a liquid flow meter (9), and a control system (39). The gas flow governor (3) and the vacuum check valve are integrated in a single unit including a sealed chamber (11) whose two opposite walls are defined by diaphragms (12,13), a hollow cylinder (14) disposed between the diaphragms and having a central opening (17) through one its face end, a sleeve (19) with a closed end, mounted coaxially with the hollow cylinder centrally of a diaphragm (13), its closed end being fixedly connected with an output element (26) of the gas flow governor (3), and a needle valve with a valve with a valve seat (2) and a valve member including a stem (22) with a pointed tip (23 ) on its one end, extending axially of the hollow cylinder.

Abstract: In known lung-controlled valves, the positive pressure in a breathing connection is established by the fact that the control diaphragm of the valve is tensioned by spring force. There, however, the opening force brought about by the spring is greatest when the inlet valve is closed, while it is smallest when the inlet valve is completely open. To keep the opening force as small as possible with the valve closed, and to leave the opening force approximately unchanged with increasing opening of the inlet valve, a magnet is provided on the inside of the housing cover of the lung-controlled diaphragm and the control diaphragm comprises a magnetizable part which is held at a minimum distance from the magnet by spacers when the inlet valve is closed.

Abstract: A regulator means for automatically shutting off gas flow in a pipeline during pressure reducing failure is provided. The regulator means includes a body member, a pressure reducing valve assembly, a switching valve assembly, a timing device for a predetermined time period of gas flow, a transmission plate for controlling switching valve assembly by the timing device, and an automatic overflow control assembly. The body member is provided with a pressure reducing valve chamber, a timing device chamber and a thin wall located between the pressure reducing valve chamber and the timing device chamber. The timing device chamber receives the timing device, and the pressure reducing valve chamber receives the pressure reducing valve assembly. The switching valve assembly is arranged at the outlet port of the gas flow passage. The switching valve assembly consists of a spindle, a leakage-proof seal ring, and a spiral spring.

Abstract: A gas control apparatus with a pressure regulator selectively controls the setpoint of the regulator by an electrical current between a minimum and a maximum value of the gas outlet pressure. A diaphragm of the regulator is exposed to the pressure to be controlled and carries a closure member of a bleed valve. A control spring for determining the setpoint of the gas pressure acts between the diaphragm and an adjustable abutment. A solenoid actuator acts between a valve rod of a switch-on valve located between an inlet of the apparatus and the regulator and the abutment. A reset spring for the armature of the actuator acts between a stationary abutment and the armature to engage the armature after the armature has opened the switch-on valve. Thus, the solenoid actuator responds to an electrical current to control the operation of the switch-on valve to provide an inlet pressure for the regulator.

Abstract: A pressure-compensated flow-control valve with an adjustable limiting device controls the maximum speed of a fluid motor and eliminates an additional valving element found in prior art device. The flow control valve includes a flow limiting throttle opening integral with the flow control spool. The spool can be selectively rotated to adjust the effective size of the throttle opening thereby limiting flow through the valve. The spool establishes a constant rate of flow determined by the throttle opening or a directional control valve. By incorporation of the flow limiting function within the flow control spool, the overall cost and complexity of the pressure compensated flow control valve is reduced.

Abstract: A piston (36) divides the valve interior into a main chamber (38) and a sensing chamber (40). A fixed valve seat (26) sealingly engages the piston (36) to close communication between the chambers (38, 40). The seat (26) is carried by an axial stem (20) which extends through an opening (42) in the piston (36). The valve inlet (14) extends through a passageway (22) in the stem (20) into the main chamber (38). An outlet (28) is formed in the main chamber (38). A valve element (62) closes the outlet (28). When pressure is higher in the main chamber (38) than in the sensing chamber (40), the piston moves toward the sensing chamber (40) to open communication between the chambers (38, 40). When there is a pressure drop in the main chamber (38), the piston (36) moves toward the main chamber (38) to open communication between the chambers ( 38, 40) and move the valve element (62) into an open position.

Abstract: A catheter pulse device is disclosed which is activated by vacuum signals and which is used adjacent to or directly attached to a catheter for withdrawing fluids from a patient's body cavity, such as the stomach. The device operates immediately following the normal cessation of suction in an intermittent suction system and returns a minute quantity of the withdraw fluid back into the catheter itself to clear the withdrawal passageways. The pulse device provides protection against an excess of vacuum from reaching the patients cavity by utilizing a specially designed valve that opens and closes the path between a source of regulated vacuum and the patient. That valve is balanced such that it initially opens at or approximately at the point the vacuum on the patient side of the valve reaches the regulated vacuum set by the doctor or other knowledgeable personnel, and thus the vacuum to the patient does not exceed a set amount.

Abstract: Closed circuit emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which is comprised of concentrically associated oxygen container and scrubber components, and a flow control valve assembly mounted on the open end of the compressed oxygen container and against the corresponding end of the scrubber. Unique valve structures enable the provision of all valve functions by valve components provided in a common support arrangement by which the valve assembly is mounted on the compressed oxygen container and structurally interrelated with the corresponding end of the scrubber. Breathing hose, pressure gauge and burst valve components are also mounted on the common support, and a breathing bag is mounted on the scrubber between the opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: A fuel regulator receives fuel from a fuel pump at essentially constant pressure and reduces the pressure of the fuel to a constant low value in response to a predetermined high to moderate vacuum in an inlet manifold of an internal combustion engine, the vacuum corresponding to low or moderate load. At high load the regulator supplies fuel at a pressure proportional to absolute manifold pressure. At low to moderate loads the fuel at low pressure passes into the float bowl of a carburetor when a float controlled needle valve opens in response to a low level of fuel in the bowl as fuel is burned in the engine. The low pressure does not unseat the needle valve and supply an excess of fuel to the bowl. At high loads, the fuel pressure to the bowl is adequate to supply the increase rate of fuel such loads demand. As a result, the engine operates lean at low to moderate loads and richer at high loads. The regulator has a first diaphragm controlled valve.

Abstract: Apparatus for sensing and stopping large and small leakages between one or more tapping locations (6) and a stop valve (2) in a pressurized incoming pipeline (1) for preventing damage due to liquid leaving the line, e.g. water or oil, in buildings or other premises. The apparatus includes a pressure-and time-controlled regulating unit (4) intended for opening and closing the stop valve (2), which is normally closed when tapping does not take place but is opened but is opened when tapping is begun. The regulating unit (4) is connected to a pressure monitor (3), which is adapted for sensing the pressure after the stop valve (2) and giving the regulating unit an opening signal should the pressure fall below a given minimum pressure. Time control of the regulating unit is done with the aid of a series of time circuits (11, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24) arranged for registering different times (A, B, C, D, E) which start when the pressure monitor senses low pressure or one the termination of a preceding time.

Abstract: Portable emergency breathing apparatus is disclosed which is comprised of a compressed breathing gas container having a housing mounted on the open end thereof which supports a pressure gauge, a pressure reducing valve assembly, and burst valve, fill valve and needle valve components. The pressure reducing valve controls the flow of breathing gas from the container to a breathing hose attached to the housing and leading to a face mask or hood worn by the user. The housing has a flat axially outer end relative to the container and a radially outer periphery which is within the cylindrical plane of the side wall of the container, and the housing is structured for mounting on the container so as to optimize compactness of the apparatus and protection of the pressure gauge and the pressure reducing, burst, fill and needle valves from damage during storage and use.

Abstract: A marine riser anticollapse valve is disclosed for preventing a marine riser from collapsing under external sea water pressure in the event of a sudden loss of internal drilling fluid pressure. An external valve structure is provided for each of a plurality of openings in the wall of a riser pup joint. Each of the valve structures includes a cylinder having an opening in communication with a body wall opening. A piston in each cylinder is subject to sea water pressure but is prevented from opening when riser bore pressure of a sufficient magnitude is applied internally to the piston via the pup joint opening and cylinder opening. When the riser bore pressure falls, the piston is driven to an open position allowing sea water to enter the riser.

Abstract: Control safety valve means for an enclosure containing a pressurized fluid. With the cylindrical chamber, the piston defines a pressure chamber for closing the main valve, the pressure chamber being linked with the enclosure by a passage. The piston has a face directed towards the closing pressure chamber A of the main valve, and the surface of the piston face directed towards the main valve closing chamber is greater than the surface of the main valve directed towards the enclosure. The main valve is located on the side of the outlet with respect to the seat of the valve means.