Rectilinear Valve Stem Rigid With Reactor Surface Patents (Class 137/505.41)
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Patent number: 12061488Abstract: A diaphragm pressure reducer has internally a shutter regulating the fluid passage between an inlet and an outlet; the shutter is pushed to open by a spring which is contrasted by an elastic diaphragm on which the fluid pressure acts to push the shutter to close; the diaphragm is placed between a first chamber in which the pressurized fluid is present that acts on the diaphragm and a second chamber communicating with the outside through an air vent passage; at the air vent passage an elastically deformable element is arranged that normally allows air to flow in the air vent passage, but in the event of rupture of the diaphragm through the thrust of the water pressure is deformed and moves so as to shut the aforesaid air vent passage and prevent water exiting the diaphragm pressure reducer.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Caleffi S.P.A.Inventor: Marco Caleffi
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Patent number: 11993134Abstract: A refrigerant module of an integrated thermal management system of a vehicle is provided in which components of the module may be compactified by modularizing the components related to a refrigerant. In the refrigerant module of the integrated thermal management system for the vehicle in which the refrigerant module is configured such that a refrigerant circulates through a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, and an accumulator, the refrigerant module includes the compressor having a first suction port and a first discharge port, the condenser having a second suction port and a second discharge port, the expansion valve having a third suction port and a third discharge port, the evaporator having a fourth suction port and a fourth discharge port, the accumulator having a fifth suction port and a fifth discharge port, and a connection passage enabling the refrigerant discharged from the accumulator to flow to the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Wia CorporationInventors: Man Ju Oh, Sang Shin Lee, Ki Mok Kim, Man Hee Kim, Se Min Lee, Bong Jun Park
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Patent number: 11360496Abstract: The invention relates to a valve device (1) having a pressure regulator (3) for a flowing gas and a housing (4). The pressure regulator (3) includes a diaphragm (31), a spring (34), a control actuator (32), and a control seat (33). The control actuator (32) includes a plate-like portion (32?) and a rod-like portion (32?) adjacent to one side of the plate-like portion (32?), the control seat (31) encompassing the rod-like portion (32?) of the control actuator (32). The diaphragm (31) and the control actuator (32) are mechanically coupled to each other such that an axial movement of the control actuator (32) moves the diaphragm (31). In addition, the spring (34) and the control actuator (32) are mechanically coupled to each other. The control seat (33) limits a movement of the control actuator (32). In one state, the control seat (33) and the control actuator (32) prevent the gas from flowing. The control seat (33) is configured as a ring arranged in a recess (40) of the housing (4).Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: TRUMA GERAETETECHNIK GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Dennis Reininger
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Patent number: 10156294Abstract: Embodiments disclose a fluidic safety valve comprising a valve housing including at least one fluid inlet opening and at least one fluid outlet opening. A closing element, guided in the valve housing, is preloaded by a spring element at a predetermined preloading force toward a closed position of the safety valve. In the closed position, a fluid flow from the at least one fluid inlet opening toward the at least one fluid outlet opening is blocked. When a predetermined fluid pressure is reached, the closing element moves toward an open position of the safety valve, enabling a fluid flow from the at least one fluid inlet opening toward the at least one fluid outlet opening. The valve housing is sealed by a valve housing sealing element comprising an effective fluid pressure force surface coupled to the closing element and configured to carry along the closing element relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Lisa Drawxlmaier GMBHInventors: Stefan Seidl, Stefan Deser, Bernhard Wallner, Daniel Heinecke
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Patent number: 9765904Abstract: Provided is a diaphragm-actuated fluid control valve capable of, even in a region where the pressure difference between the pressures on the upper surface side and the lower surface side of a diaphragm is small, significantly changing the amount of lift of the diaphragm relative to the change in the pressure difference, without reducing the thickness of the diaphragm, and thus is capable of providing a predetermined flow rate and performing stable flow rate control. The control valve has a diaphragm 35 for driving a valve 25. The diaphragm 35 has a mountainous-wave portion 35b formed between an outermost portion 35a and an innermost portion 35c thereof, the mountainous-wave portion having the shape of concentric circles when viewed in a plan view and having N+(0.25 to 0.75) elevated portions that protrude upward or downward when viewed in cross section, where N is a positive integer (1, 2, 3, . . . ).Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: FUJIKOKI CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi Mogi, Mafumi Morita
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Patent number: 9696731Abstract: The pressure regulating device (10) is adapted to be interposed between a pressurized fluid supply and a fluid receiving space into which the pressurized fluid is discharged at a regulated reduced pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: EUROJET MEDICAL KFT.Inventor: Istvan Stephen Lindmayer
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Patent number: 9606549Abstract: A poppet valve is provided with a seat portion which has a conical inner peripheral surface with a center axis, and a conical portion which is displaced along the center axis inside the seat portion, forms a flow passage having an annular cross-section between the conical portion and the seat portion and is supported at a position concentric with the seat portion. An effect of rectifying fluid flowing in the flow passage is thereby obtained and the generation of noise is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignees: KYB Corporation, TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Yoshinari Nakamura, Kiyokazu Nagata, Toshiharu Kagawa, Chongho Youn
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Patent number: 9519293Abstract: Pressure regulating valve for controlling the pressure at which a pressurized propellant gas is injected into a container containing a liquid for driving said liquid out of the container, said valve comprising: A first and a second polymeric shells, the first shell comprising a gas inlet and outlet openings, and the second shell containing means for resiliency biasing. A polymeric membrane, clamped between the first and second shells, thus defining a first and a second chambers sealingly separated by the membrane. A joint between the first and second polymeric shells, strong enough to withstand the pressures reigning in either chamber and ensuring fluid tightness between the two chambers; wherein, all polymeric components of said pressure regulating valve are made of the same polymer class.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: AB INBEV NVInventors: Daniel Peirsman, Stijn Vandekerckhove
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Patent number: 9354638Abstract: A double port regulator assembly includes a first fluid port and a second fluid port. A fixed valve seat assembly is disposed proximate the first fluid port and a floating valve seat assembly is disposed proximate the second fluid port. A first valve plug cooperates with the fixed valve seat assembly to open and close the first fluid port and a second valve lug cooperates with the floating valve seat assembly to open and close the second fluid port. The floating valve seat assembly includes a floating valve seat that is movable with respect to the fixed valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Silviu V. Rebreanu, Istvan Bartha, Florin R. Roman, Vlad Cristinel Hanceanu, Aaron P. Oprean
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Patent number: 9213339Abstract: A fluid regulator includes a regulator body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected by a fluid flow path, with a portion of the regulator body forming a first chamber and a second chamber, an orifice disposed in the fluid flow path, a seat, and a control element disposed within the fluid flow path and shiftable between an open position spaced away from the seat and a closed position seated against the seat, with the control element arranged to respond to fluid pressure changes to control flow of a process fluid through the orifice. A first diaphragm having a radially inner portion is operatively coupled to the control element, and a second diaphragm having a radially inner portion also is operatively coupled to the control element.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Khashayar A. Nashery, Douglas J. Scheffler
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Patent number: 9004098Abstract: A water pressure regulator includes a sealing member and a body having a diaphragm assembly. The diaphragm assembly is positioned and secured within the body to define first and second chambers. The diaphragm assembly has a force acting thereon from within the second chamber. The first chamber defines first and second zones and a passageway therebetween. An inlet of the body is configured to provide water to the first zone and an outlet of the body is configured to deliver water out of the second zone. The sealing member is positioned within the first zone. The sealing member seals the passageway by a force of the water in the first zone acting upon the sealing member and by a gravitational force acting upon the sealing member. The sealing member is formed in the shape of a spherical ball. The water pressure regulator may be used in a watering system.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: CTB, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Richard Roes
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Publication number: 20150034181Abstract: The pressure regulating device (10) is adapted to be interposed between a pressurized fluid supply and a fluid receiving space into which the pressurized fluid is discharged at a regulated reduced pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: EUROJET MEDICAL KFT.Inventor: Istvan Stephen Lindmayer
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Patent number: 8944097Abstract: In a decompression valve, a valve mechanism housed in a body has a valve body that can be seated on a valve seat facing a valve chamber into which high pressure fluid is introduced, and a valve shaft that has one end linked to a pressure receiving member operable in association with pressure of a decompression chamber communicating with a valve hole surrounded by the valve seat and that extends through the valve hole while having the other end facing a back pressure chamber communicating with the decompression chamber, and the valve body is fitted around the outer periphery of the valve shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Keihin CorporationInventor: Hiroaki Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8770221Abstract: In order to achieve seal durability and bring about a damping action for a piston-type pressure regulating valve, a pressure regulating valve of the present invention is characterized by a valve moving member moving in such a manner as to cause communication or block communication between a primary chamber and a secondary chamber within a case, wherein a plurality of central members are arranged between the case and the valve moving member and the plurality of central members are taken to be different materials. It is then possible to bring about both a damping action and seal durability using the central members by providing central members of different materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tsukuo Ishitoya, Nobuo Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Ogami, Akira Yamashita
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Patent number: 8733392Abstract: A paint circulating system back pressure regulator comprises a flow passage for paint, at least part of which is disposed between a fixed structure and a moveable surface which is moveable to vary the width of the flow passage so as to regulate a pressure of paint upstream of the regulator. The regulator is also provided with a chamber having an opening for communicating with a supply of a pressurized fluid for controlling operation of the regulator.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Finishing Brands UK LimitedInventors: Alan Smith, Nigel Charles Wood
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Patent number: 8726925Abstract: A back pressure regulating valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a central bore, a bonnet housing a load spring operatively coupled to a diaphragm, and a chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet. A valve cartridge includes a housing sized to fit within the central bore and including a first portion, a second portion, a valve guide, and a flow passage. A valve seat is disposed in the housing, and a valve plug is shiftable between an open position permitting flow and a closed position preventing flow. The valve plug engages a valve guide, and a spring biases the valve plug toward the open position. A retainer is disposed adjacent the first portion of the housing and engages a portion of the valve plug to retain the valve plug in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Tescom CorporationInventor: Jason D. Clifford
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Patent number: 8707986Abstract: A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device comprises a pressure reducing valve. The pressure reducing valve comprises a valve body having at least an inlet port on a high side and an outlet port on a low side and having walls defining a regulating chamber, the outlet port in fluid communication with the regulating chamber. A diaphragm assembly is provided having a diaphragm and a stem for engaging the diaphragm. The stem has a base and a connecting arm. The diaphragm engages the main valve at a perimeter thereof so as to partially enclose the regulating chamber. A valve controlled opening cooperating with the connecting arm of the stem is located between the inlet port and the regulating chamber. The valve controlled opening is adapted to adjustably restrict flow of gas between the inlet port and the regulating chamber responsive to movement of the connecting arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Taprite-Fassco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Francis Santos, Phillip B. Frazier
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Publication number: 20140083530Abstract: A balanced pressure regulator includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected by a fluid passageway. A valve seat is disposed within the fluid passageway. A valve plug is at least partially disposed within the fluid passageway, the valve plug interacting with the valve seat to selectively open or close the fluid passageway. A retainer operatively connects the valve plug to a valve stem. A diaphragm separates a chamber from the fluid passageway and a balancing passage fluidly connects the fluid passageway with the chamber. A balancing tube extends outward, away from the retainer, fluidly connecting the fluid passageway with the balancing passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Emerson Process Management Regulator Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 8567062Abstract: A method of assembling an electromagnetic gas valve having a first body, a second body, a unit comprising a valve disc and stem assembly coupled to a moveable insulating structure having a projecting member, an electromagnet assembly comprising a magnet fixed within the second body and a coil wound on a moving part with a cavity adapted to receive the projecting member, the first body having a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a through hole disposed between the gas inlet and outlet. In one implementation the insulating structure is coupled to the electromagnetic assembly by introducing a fluid under pressure into the gas outlet or gas inlet to act upon the unit to cause the projecting member to move in a direction towards the inside of the second body and into the cavity of the moving part of the electromagnet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Coprecitec, S.L.Inventors: Félix Querejeta Andueza, Francisco Javier Echenausía Saez de Zaitegui, José Ignacio Múgica Odriozola
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Patent number: 8408243Abstract: A valve device includes: a valve member that controls flow of a fluid, and a body that has a valve insertion hole in which the valve member is inserted, and whose inner surface is cylindrically formed, and into which the fluid flows, and a lead-in passage that has an opening in the inner surface of the valve insertion hole, and that causes the fluid to flow into the valve insertion hole. A line representing the direction of extension of the lead-in passage is tilted from a line normal to the inner surface of the valve insertion hole at a position of the opening of the lead-in passage, in a view in the axis direction of the valve insertion hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: JTEKT CorporationInventors: Hiroaki Suzuki, Takuya Suzuki, Munetoshi Kuroyanagi, Toshihiko Shima
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Patent number: 8360098Abstract: A monodirectional intake pressure stabilization structure of pneumatic tool includes a tool main body and a pressure stabilization unit. The pressure stabilization unit is disposed in a first directional intake passage formed in the tool main body for controlling the pressure of the air guided by the first directional intake passage into an air chamber of the tool main body. Accordingly, excessively great intake pressure can be avoided so as to avoid over-torque output of the pneumatic tool. In this case, the pneumatic tool can stably output power within a safety range in accordance with the requirements of actual use. The pressure stabilization unit can be a pressure stabilizer or a pressure relief valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventors: Chia-Chiung Chuang, Fu-Yang Chuang
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Patent number: 8297306Abstract: A fluid regulator that has excellent flow-rate-control response for not only pressure fluctuations at the primary side but also pressure fluctuations at the secondary side and that realizes highly accurate flow-rate control is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Surpass Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroki Igarashi
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Patent number: 8240522Abstract: A dispensing head incorporates multiple constant flow valves for controlling the flow of multiple liquids, e.g., syrup and carbonated water fed to a dispensing nozzle. The valves are normally closed and are opened by inlet pressures above selected threshold levels. Once open, the valves maintain the liquid flows at substantially constant flow rates and pressures, irrespective of variations of liquid input pressures and viscosities. A closure mechanism serves to close the valves at inlet pressures both above and below the threshold levels. The closure mechanism may be deactivated to simultaneously allow the valves to assume their modulating functions at inlet pressures above the threshold levels.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology & Engineering LLCInventors: John R. Newton, Michael E. Cheney, Peter J. Brooke
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Publication number: 20120181287Abstract: A closure device for a container of compressed gas, particularly a capsule having a water capacity in the range of 5 to 100 ml, comprises a shut-off valve 122 and a pressure-reducing valve 120, particularly a pressure regulating valve. The shut-off valve 122 is on the lower pressure side of the pressure-reducing valve 120. The closure device may also comprise a fill valve 118 to enable the container to be recharged with gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: Thomas Bickford HOLBECHE
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Patent number: 8181668Abstract: A pressure reducing valve for gas is provided in which a valve mechanism having opening in a central part a valve hole that communicates with a low pressure passage and a low pressure chamber and including a valve body that is capable of being seated on a valve seat facing a valve chamber communicating with a high pressure passage is housed within a body such that the valve body is connected to a pressure receiving member operating in response to pressure of the low pressure passage and the low pressure chamber, wherein the body (16) is formed by joining a plurality of body members (18, 19) having different strengths, the entirety of the high pressure passage (30, 64) being formed, among the plurality of body members (18, 19), within the body member (18) that has a high strength, and at least part of the low pressure passage (85, 86, 94, 119) and the low pressure chamber (83, 84, 116) being formed, among the plurality of body members (18, 19), within the body member (19) that has a low strength.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Keihin CorporationInventors: Hiroaki Yamamoto, Yoji Nakajima, Yoshio Saito, Yutaka Chiba
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Patent number: 7814931Abstract: A constant flow regulating valve of the type described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,026,850 and 6,209,578 includes a closure mechanism configured and arranged to override the modulating mode of the valve and to close the valve at fluid inlet pressures both below and above the valve's threshold level. The closure mechanism may be selectively deactivated to thereby allow the valve to assume its normal pressure responsive regulating functions. Embodiments of the regulating valve incorporate pressure relief devices and vent seals, with configurations suitable for incorporation into the trigger assemblies of portable sprayers.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLCInventors: John R. Newton, Peter J. Brooke
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Patent number: 7806136Abstract: In the direct-acting valve of the present invention, no flange is formed in the valve box and the piping is achieved by interposing the valve box between pipe flanges. The direct acting valve includes: a driving section that operates by sensing a primary pressure or a secondary pressure; and a valve body communicating with the driving section to open and close a flow path. A valve box of the valve is positioned between pipe flanges tightened by bolts and nuts. Connecting end portions to be mated with pipe flanges respectively have an inlet and an outlet of the flow path, and each of the end portions is formed to have a smaller diameter than that of the pipe flange. A cover flange neck is extended upward from the valve box is formed so as to be interposed between the bolts B and B1 which are provided between the pipe flanges and adjacent to each other on the circumference of the pipe flanges.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Kane Kougyou Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaru Ochiai, Hisayuki Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 7650904Abstract: A pressure-regulating valve with an integrated pressure gauge has a body, an inlet nipple, a pressure-control device and a knob assembly. The body is tubular and has an inlet opening, an outlet and an adjustment end. The inlet nipple is connected to the inlet opening of the body and connects to a compressor. The outlet is a tube formed on the body and connects to a pneumatic tool or the like. The pressure-control device is movably placed inside the body and controls pressure of a gas flowing from the compressor to the outlet of the body. The knob assembly is rotatably mounted on the adjustment end of the body, is connected to the pressure-control device and displays and controls the pressure of the gas flowing from the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Inventor: Yung-Chao Huang
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Patent number: 7617839Abstract: A regulating valve includes an outer housing comprised of a cap joined to a base. The housing is internally subdivided by a barrier wall into a head section and a base section, the latter being further subdivided by a modulating assembly into a fluid chamber and a spring chamber. An inlet and a 90° outlet in the cap communicate with the fluid chamber. Fluid at a variable pressure is admitted into the fluid chamber via the inlet, with the modulating assembly serving to maintain the fluid exiting the fluid chamber via the outlet at a substantially constant pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLCInventor: John R. Newton
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Patent number: 7600529Abstract: Gas pressure regulator valve adapted to a household appliance for the supply of a flow of NG or LPG gas that comprises a valve body (11) with an inlet conduit (12), an outlet conduit (13) of the gas at a nominal pressure, a pressurised chamber (14) connecting both conduits through a regulation valve (39,40), a diaphragm (22) connected to the valve member (39), a closure cap (26) and means (26-29,19,23,35) for the adjusting of the nominal pressure for NG or LPG gas. The adjusting means include a prestressed adjusting screw (35) on the diaphragm (22), a guide means (28) of the rotation on the cap (26) and a stopper means of the rotation on the body (11). The pressure value is adjusted by the rotation of the cap between two positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Coprecitec, S.L.Inventor: Felix Querejeta
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Patent number: 7546846Abstract: A variable pressure regulator control device comprising a valve body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a fluid pressure-sensing chamber, and a valve seat in fluid communication with said inlet and defining an opening into said chamber, a resilient member having an outer edge and a self-restoring wall of the chamber which is responsive to pressure in said chamber, a valve stem extending through said chamber towards the valve seat, a valve element cooperating with said valve seat, said valve element being located between the valve seat and said fluid inlet, an adjuster mounted to said valve body in a position to deflect said resilient member, thereby moving the valve element away from the valve seat while said member flexes in response to pressure changes within said chamber to control the position of the valve element with respect to the valve seat, wherein said valve body includes a base incorporating said inlet, said outlet, and said valve seat, a retainer mounted atop said base, said retainer having anType: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: I-FLOW CorporationInventors: Roger Massengale, Stanley E. Fry, Charles J. McPhee
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Patent number: 7500491Abstract: A sanitary fluid pressure control valve, including a valve body having an input side and a discharge side with a restricted chamber therebetween, and a reciprocable plug extending through the restricted chamber with one plug end on the input side and the other plug end on the discharge side. A diaphragm is secured to the one plug end, and defines a pressure chamber adjacent the discharge side. A fluid passage in the plug extends through the restricted chamber, and has an outlet adjacent the diaphragm and an inlet spaced from the plug other end. The pressure in the pressure chamber relative to the pressure in the discharge side substantially controls the position of the plug. In a first plug position, the fluid passage inlet is substantially blocked in the restricted chamber. The plug is reciprocable from the first position to fluid flow positions in which the fluid passage inlet is variously exposed on the input side.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: V. Q. Corp.Inventor: Elmer Scott Welch
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Patent number: 7445021Abstract: A regulating valve includes an outer housing comprised of a cap joined to a base. The housing is internally subdivided by a barrier wall into a head section and a base section, the latter being further subdivided by a modulating assembly into a fluid chamber and a spring chamber. An inlet and a 90° outlet in the cap communicate with the fluid chamber. Fluid at a variable pressure is admitted into the fluid chamber via the inlet, with the modulating assembly serving to maintain the fluid exiting the fluid chamber via the outlet at a substantially constant pressure.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLCInventor: John R. Newton
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Patent number: 7398793Abstract: A rapid opening pressure regulating valve reduced in size and having improved flow rate characteristics, a fire extinguishing apparatus using the same, a high-pressure gas cylinder apparatus, and an apparatus rapidly supplying a fluid. When the rapid opening pressure regulating valve is assembled, a valve element member body (22) is inserted into a body (1), and a valve element (21) is inserted into an inlet nozzle part (11) from the inlet (11a) thereof and fixed to the lower end of the valve element member body (22). The valve element (21) is fixed to the valve element member body (22) by, for example, threading the inner circumferential surface of the valve element (21) and the corresponding lower end outer peripheral surface of the valve element member body (22) and screwing the lower end of the valve element body (22) into the valve element (21).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Air Water Safety Service, Inc.Inventors: Naoki Itano, Hideaki Goto, Koichiro Mizoguchi
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Publication number: 20080105309Abstract: A valve device for high-pressure gas opens and closes a communication hole for communicating a primary pressure chamber, into which the high-pressure gas flows, to a secondary pressure chamber where pressure is lower than that of the primary pressure chamber. The valve device has a valve seat member provided at the communication hole and a valve body that is caused to be seated on and to leave from the valve seat member to open and close the communication hole. The communication hole has an opening connected to the primary pressure chamber. The opening has a reception recess opened toward the primary pressure chamber. In the reception recess is fitted the valve seat member. As a result, the valve device can achieve sufficient sealing ability.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2005Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Munetoshi Kuroyanagi, Hidetoshi Fujiwara, Toshihiko Shima, Takuya Suzuki, Tadayoshi Kamiya, Soichi Shirai, Nobuyuki Shirai
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Patent number: 7363938Abstract: A dual valve assembly includes two regulating valves. Each valve includes an outer housing comprised of a cap joined to a base. The housing is internally subdivided by a barrier wall into a head section and a base section, the latter being further subdivided by a modulating assembly into a fluid chamber and a spring chamber. An inlet and a 90° outlet in the cap communicate with the fluid chamber. Fluid at a variable pressure is admitted into the fluid chamber via the inlet, with the modulating assembly serving to maintain the fluid exiting the fluid chamber via the outlet at a substantially constant pressure. A smaller one of the valves has its base nested within the spring chamber of the other larger valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Global Agricultural Technology and Engineering, LLCInventor: John R. Newton
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Patent number: 7341073Abstract: A valve member (1) for a balanced pressure reducer, said valve member (1) having a wide head (1?) designed to co-operate with a valve seat (6), said valve member (1) having a central body (2) made of a material that is hard and that withstands high pressures, said central body (2) being covered at least in part with a first layer (3) of a rigid plastics material, said first layer (3) of a rigid plastics material being covered at least in part with a second layer (5) of a less rigid plastics material, no contact between the less rigid second layer (5) and the central body (2) occurring in that zone of said valve member (1) which is subjected to the high pressures.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: R.G. S.A.S. Di Rosario Galli & Co.Inventors: Giuseppe Stradella, Fabio Stradella
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Publication number: 20080047619Abstract: A pressure regulator is disclosed wherein multiple valve stages are used to accommodate low flow rates and to maximize a turn-down ratio of the regulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: Rainer Pechtold
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Patent number: 7334598Abstract: This pressure regulator is specifically designed to operate with a portable compressed gas cartridge thus reducing the high vapor pressure found in compressed gas cartridges down to a substantially consistent outlet pressure. Due to the nature of the crowded regulator art, the soon to be embodied pressure regulator has been specifically embodied for use in the portable compressed gas cartridge harnessing art and this specific use is carried into the claims. Exemplified in the pressure regulator embodiments is a reduced amount of components over existing designs. Additionally, safety and reliability features have been integrated into the design and will shortly be taught in the following paragraphs. A burp-off feature in all embodiments will be exemplified that vents back-pressure spikes as well as a method of adjusting the burp-off back-pressure spikes independent of regulated pressure in some embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Anthony Scott Hollars
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Patent number: 7264018Abstract: A variable device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow into the chamber. Increased pressure in the chamber decreases the flow into the chamber and decreasing pressure increases flow whereby fluid flow out from the chamber is maintained at a desired pressure. The outlet pressure is adjusted by deflecting the diaphragm in a direction to open the valve while permitting a section of the diaphragm connected to the valve member to remain responsive to the pressure in the chamber. An adjustment cover is provided to adjustably deflect the diaphragm and includes a catch mechanism to allow adjustment of the fluid outlet pressures and also retain the device at a desired value. An indicator arrangement may be provided to visually indicate the fluid outlet pressure.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Inventors: Roger Massengale, Stanley E. Fry, Charles J. McPhee
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Patent number: 7188640Abstract: An improved pressure regulator suitable for use with paint ball guns comprises a hollow valve body, a valve mechanism for selectively releasing gas from a gas source to an output, and an ON-OFF control. The valve body has a coupling portion, a regulator seat, an output port, an inlet opening, and sidewalls defining a transverse spool socket. The valve mechanism includes a regulator seat, a valve plug movable within a plug chamber for sealing engagement with a regulator seat, and a fluid barrier axially movable with respect to the valve body. A spool is received in the socket and movable between a first position wherein an internal passage is defined between the gas inlet opening and the regulator seat, and a second position wherein the flow of gas from the gas inlet is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Stanley Gabrel
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Patent number: 7114520Abstract: A variable device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow into the chamber. Increased pressure in the chamber decreases the flow into the chamber and decreasing pressure increases flow whereby fluid flow out from the chamber is maintained at a desired pressure. The outlet pressure is adjusted by deflecting the diaphragm in a direction to open the valve while permitting a section of the diaphragm connected to the valve member to remain responsive to the pressure in the chamber. An adjustment cover is provided to adjustably deflect the diaphragm and includes a catch mechanism to allow adjustment of the fluid outlet pressures and also retain the device at a desired value. An indicator arrangement may be provided to visually indicate the fluid outlet pressure.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: I-Flow CorporationInventors: Roger Massengale, Stanley E. Fry, Charles J. McPhee
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Patent number: 7093605Abstract: A pipeline assembly for transporting a fluid such as oil, gas and water along a fluid path extending in the pipeline has a pressure control device incorporated therein. The pressure control device regulates the pressure of the fluid downstream the pressure control device to a predetermined pressure which is independent of, and less than, the pressure prevailing in the pipeline upstream of the pressure control device.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Packaging Technology Holding S.A.Inventor: Jaap Herman van 't Hoff
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Patent number: 7004192Abstract: An improved pressure regulator suitable for use with paint ball guns comprises a hollow valve body, a valve mechanism for selectively releasing gas from a gas source to an output, and an ON-OFF control. The valve body has a coupling portion, a regulator seat, an output port, an inlet opening, and sidewalls defining a transverse spool socket. The valve mechanism includes a regulator seat, a valve plug movable within a plug chamber for sealing engagement with a regulator seat, and a fluid barrier axially movable with respect to the valve body. A spool is received in the socket and movable between a first position wherein an internal passage is defined between the gas inlet opening and the regulator seat, and a second position wherein the flow of gas from the gas inlet is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Inventor: Stanley Gabrel
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Patent number: 6938642Abstract: A variable device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow into the chamber. Increased pressure in the chamber decreases the flow into the chamber and decreasing pressure increases flow whereby fluid flow out from the chamber is maintained at a desired pressure. The outlet pressure is adjusted by deflecting the diaphragm in a direction to open the valve while permitting a section of the diaphragm connected to the valve member to remain responsive to the pressure in the chamber. An adjustment cover is provided to adjustably deflect the diaphragm and includes a catch mechanism to allow adjustment of the fluid outlet pressures and also retain the device at a desired value. An indicator arrangement may be provided to visually indicate the fluid outlet pressure.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: I-Flow CorporationInventors: Roger Massengale, Stanley E. Fry, Charles J. McPhee
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Patent number: 6935362Abstract: There is provided a pilot valve (50), suitable for use in water and gas supply systems, the valve including biassing means (57), to control a gate (55), for controlling fluid flow through a control chamber (51), and a second chamber (52), which is sealed by a diaphragm (53), the second chamber (52), in use, receiving a control pressure for controlling the operation of the gate (55), such that an increase in control pressure acts to reduce fluid flow through the gate (55). The side of the diaphragm (53), against which the control pressure is not applied, is in fluid communication with the control chamber (51).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Technolog LimitedInventor: Claude Yonnet
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Patent number: 6892755Abstract: An improved ambulatory infusion device for dispensing a fluid into a patient includes a flexible bladder enclosure having a first open end a closed second end. The closed second end of the sheath is free to conform to the body of the patient so that the device is comfortable when worn. In other aspects, a pressure regulator of the device is adapted to maintain the outlet pressure within a predetermined range of pressures so that the fluid flow rate is substantially constant during fluid flow. A flow restrictor of the device is formed of flexible tubing. An ambulatory infusion device for dispensing a fluid at a predetermined fluid flow rate includes an elastic bladder having an interior volume for storing the fluid under pressure and an opening for dispensing the fluid. A pressure regulator is in fluid communication with the opening of the bladder and includes an inlet for receiving fluid from the bladder at an inlet pressure and an outlet for discharging the fluid at a predetermined outlet pressure.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventor: Larry Black
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Patent number: 6874521Abstract: A diaphragm operated regulator valve usable, e.g., for maintaining a preset gas pressure in a potable storage container, provides particularly effective at gas flow regulation as well as pressure regulation. The use of the word “fluid” as used herein can encompass both liquids and gasses. The valve includes a gas-balanced piston-tower diaphragm assembly that is freely supported, sealed, and operatively connected to a pressure-biasing adjustment. The diaphragm assembly permits axial movement relationships between valving channels or pathways, a valving-seal, and volume changes that take place in a low-pressure chamber. The valve 1) converts axial movement of the diaphragm into smooth transitional flow rates by varying the cross sectional areas of ingress and egress from an open valve position to a closed valve position and 2) has the ability to preset maximum flow rates.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Vent-Matic Company, Inc.Inventor: Bradford G. Amidzich
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Patent number: 6866061Abstract: A back pressure valve, comprises: a first housing including a first chamber formed therein having an inlet and an outlet for a first fluid; a second housing including a second chamber formed; a flexible diaphragm having an outer peripheral edge portion abutting the second housing; and closing off the second chamber; a back pressure member moveably disposed in the first chamber of the first housing, wherein the first chamber is defined by the first housing and the back pressure member; wherein the flexible diaphragm is fixed onto and moveable together with the back pressure member, whereby pressure in the second chamber determines fluid pressure required to maintain the back pressure member in a steady position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Hydrogenics CorporationInventors: Jianming Ye, Todd A. Simpson
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Patent number: RE44537Abstract: Gas pressure regulator valve adapted to a household appliance for the supply of a flow of NG or LPG gas that comprises a valve body (11) with an inlet conduit (12), an outlet conduit (13) of the gas at a nominal pressure, a pressurised chamber (14) connecting both conduits through a regulation valve (39,40), a diaphragm (22) connected to the valve member (39), a closure cap (26) and means (26-29,19,23,35) for the adjusting of the nominal pressure for NG or LPG gas. The adjusting means include a prestressed adjusting screw (35) on the diaphragm (22), a guide means (28) of the rotation on the cap (26) and a stopper means of the rotation on the body (11). The pressure value is adjusted by the rotation of the cap between two positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Coprecitec, S.L.Inventor: Felix Querejeta