Diverse Types Patents (Class 137/512.3)
  • Patent number: 11959499
    Abstract: An Environmental Control System (ECS) for an aircraft includes a ram air system having a ram inlet and a ram outlet. The ECS includes a cabin air compressor motor, a diverter valve, and a dedicated outlet. The cabin air compressor motor has a motor inlet passage and a motor outlet passage with the motor inlet passage being coupled to the ram inlet. The diverter valve includes a first diverter inlet, a first diverter outlet, and a second diverter outlet. The first diverter inlet is coupled to the motor outlet passage. The dedicated outlet is connected to the first diverter outlet in a flight mode of operation of the aircraft and the ram outlet is connected to the second diverter outlet in a ground mode of operation of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Donald E. Army, Patrick McCord, Dominique P. Sautron, Thomas M. Zywiak
  • Patent number: 11879551
    Abstract: A pressure control valve includes an upper body, a lower body affixed to the upper body, a supply passage in the upper body, a delivery passage in the upper body, an exhaust passage in the lower body and a pivotable member positioned between the supply passage and the delivery passage. The pivotable member has a generally curved body, a first leg, a second leg and a third leg extending from the body. The pivotable member pivots on the second leg and the third leg in response to air pressure in the supply passage being less than the air pressure in the delivery passage. The positioning of the pivotable member restricts air from flowing from the delivery passage to the supply passage, thereby opening a path for the air to pass to the exhaust passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Gregg, Chinmay Upponi, Jan Grebe, Christoph Hoffman, Manuel Eduardo Beltran Mendoza
  • Patent number: 11555549
    Abstract: A device and method to improve accuracy of a water meter where a fluid is introduced into a valve assembly having an external casing. The fluid contacts a toggle stopper having a shaft, plate, and guides. A calibrated spring positioned around the shaft in contact with the plate assesses if the desired fluid meets a predetermined pressure. If yes, the calibrated spring compresses thereby toggling the plate within the chamber to allow desired fluid to enter the chamber. If no, the calibrated spring remains in an expanded state to seal the valve assembly. Upon such seal, there is an equalizing of both the desired and undesired fluids to the same pressure by decreasing the volume of the undesired fluid, causing the calibrated spring to compress and reopen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: MICROFLOW, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
    Inventor: Fabian Mauricio Barreda
  • Patent number: 11466788
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve assembly comprising a valve housing within which is provided a primary pressure relief valve having a valve ball and a valve spring, the valve spring biasing the valve ball in a first direction into a valve seat to prevent the passage of fluid from a fluid line through the valve, and wherein the spring force is selected such that a fluid force above a predetermined set point acting against the ball in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the ball to move out of the valve seat against the spring force to allow fluid to flow from the fluid line through the valve seat and through the valve, and wherein a secondary valve is positioned relative to the primary valve to retain fluid around the valve spring of the primary valve at a fluid force below the predetermined set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Jeremy Kracke
  • Patent number: 10935136
    Abstract: A sealing structure for a vacuum pressure chamber is provided. In one embodiment, an annular ring sealing structure seats between opposing gaskets. The annular ring sealing structure is then disposed between the lid and vessel of the vacuum pressure chamber wherein the lid is operationally coupled to the vessel of the vacuum pressure chamber. Various components interconnect with the annular ring sealing structure thereby preventing the high cyclic failure of the vacuum chamber vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventor: Jeff Petzke
  • Patent number: 10882393
    Abstract: A fuel supply device includes a valve body and a filter unit accommodating an air filter and a valve cap are attached to a tubular portion provided on a side surface of an inlet pipe. When a fuel tank has a negative pressure, the valve body opens and the negative pressure is eliminated by clean atmospheric air introduction. A projection portion is provided on the filter unit side of the valve body. Accordingly, attachment of the valve body into the tubular portion and attachment of the tubular portion and the filter unit are reliably performed, the reliability of valve body opening and closing is improved, and attachment workability is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Koji Kojima, Takanori Sakai, Yoshihiro Ito, Kazuhiro Tashiro, Shinji Shimokawa
  • Patent number: 10816018
    Abstract: A hydraulic driving device of an industrial vehicle includes: a tank which stores hydraulic oil; a hydraulic pump which includes a suction port sucking the hydraulic oil and a discharge port discharging the hydraulic oil; a hydraulic cylinder which is driven by the hydraulic oil discharged from the discharge port of the hydraulic pump; a direction switching valve which is disposed among the hydraulic pump, the tank, and the hydraulic cylinder and switches a hydraulic oil flow direction in response to an operation state of operation means for driving the hydraulic cylinder; in which the direction switching valve includes a main spool which moves in response to the operation state of the operation means and a flow regulator which is disposed inside the main spool to control a flow rate of the hydraulic oil flowing from the hydraulic cylinder to the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI, NISHIA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuki Ueda, Koshiro Saji, Shigeto Nakajima, Yukinori Takeda, Koichi Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 10787883
    Abstract: A testable back pressure valve can include a housing comprising a housing body. The valve can also include a valve seat coupled to the housing, where the valve seat includes a valve seat body having a first cavity and a second cavity, and where the valve seat further includes a first network of channels disposed in the valve seat body. The valve can further include a valve head movably disposed within the first cavity of the valve seat. The valve can also include a piston follower movably disposed within the second cavity of the valve seat, where the valve head is fixedly coupled to the piston follower. The valve can further include a travel piston movably disposed within the second cavity of the valve seat, where the travel piston is moveably coupled to the piston follower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: James Daniel Montoya, Heath Evan Lynch, Jay Patrick Painter, Jacobo Rogelio Archuleta
  • Patent number: 10767774
    Abstract: A dual check valve includes an upper housing, an intermediate housing, and a lower housing, and a first valve seat. The intermediate housing is coupled to the upper housing to define a first cavity, and includes a second valve seat. The lower housing is coupled to the intermediate housing to define a second cavity. A first disk is mounted in the first cavity and configured to selectively contact the first valve seat. A second disk is mounted in the second cavity and configured to selectively contact the second valve seat. When the dual check valve is in an open state, the first disk deflects away from the first valve seat to create a first gap, and the second disk deflects away from the second valve seat to create a second. The first gap is smaller than the second gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Feith, George Mansour
  • Patent number: 10738903
    Abstract: A microfluidic control apparatus, such as a relief valve, includes a pressure containing housing to contain a fluid within an interior of the pressure containing housing, and a nanotube in fluid communication between the interior of the pressure containing housing and an exterior of the pressure containing housing. The nanotube is used to contain water therein such that, below a predetermined temperature, the water within the nanotube prevents pressure relief through the nanotube from the interior to the exterior of the pressure containing housing, and above the predetermined temperature, the water within the nanotube enables pressure relief through the nanotube from the interior to the exterior of the pressure containing housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin O'Connell, Alex Matos, William J. Anderl, Karl Stathakis
  • Patent number: 10428963
    Abstract: A device and method to improve accuracy of a water meter where a fluid is introduced into a valve assembly having an external casing. The fluid contacts a toggle stopper having a shaft, plate, and guides. A calibrated spring positioned around the shaft in contact with the plate assesses if the desired fluid meets a predetermined pressure. If yes, the calibrated spring compresses thereby toggling the plate within the chamber to allow desired fluid to enter the chamber. If no, the calibrated spring remains in an expanded state to seal the valve assembly. Upon such seal, there is an equalizing of both the desired and undesired fluids to the same pressure by decreasing the volume of the undesired fluid, causing the calibrated spring to compress and reopen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: WATER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Fabian Mauricio Barreda
  • Patent number: 10161526
    Abstract: A mechanical valve for adjusting coolant flow which may be opened and closed based on the pressure of a coolant and a fuel cell cooling system using the same are provided. The valve has a mechanical valve structure to be opened and closed by the pressure of a coolant introduced into a coolant inlet and thus blocks and permits the coolant circulated to an ion filter line during operation of a fuel cell stack at the maximum output. The valve performs a coolant flow blocking function executed by a conventional electronic valve and thus a fuel cell cooling system has a simplified structure using the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Wook Na, Hun Woo Park
  • Patent number: 10041457
    Abstract: A pump unit has an inlet valve, an outlet valve, a supply line for supplying fuel, a pumping chamber, and a plunger for pressurizing fuel in the pumping chamber. The inlet valve includes an inlet valve member movable between a first position and a second position. The inlet valve member has an aperture formed therein. The aperture provides a first fluid pathway between the pumping chamber and the supply line when the inlet valve member is in its first position, and the aperture provides a second fluid pathway between the pumping chamber and the outlet valve when the inlet valve member is in its second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES IP LIMITED
    Inventor: Andrew Male
  • Patent number: 9902054
    Abstract: A pneumatic power system utilizing compressed air provided by a compressor is provided, including a supplemental air tank having an inlet port and defining an internal cavity, an embedding piece engaged in the inlet port, a regulator is connected to the embedding piece for fluid connection to the compressor, and the regulator being substantially enclosed within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Croll
  • Patent number: 9737686
    Abstract: A catheter assembly is disclosed that includes a catheter adapter having a port disposed on its sidewall. A valve is coupled to the port to seal the opening in the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Trainer, S. Ray Isaacson
  • Patent number: 9709178
    Abstract: A flow diverting valve includes a body having a concave spherical surface, a flange traversing a perimeter of the body, and a hinge connected to the flange and configured to rotate about a pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Peter J. Dowd, Donald E. Army, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9650187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for receiving or dispensing a fluid (39), preferably containing a pharmaceutical, comprising a container that can be collapsed at least in some regions and a closure piece (2). The closure piece (2) comprises a dispensing channel (18) that fluidically connects a dispensing opening (2.1) to a removal opening (21), wherein a dispensing section (18.1) of the dispensing channel (18) communicates with the dispensing opening (2.1) and a removal section (18.2) of the dispensing channel (18) communicates with the removal opening (21). The dispensing channel (18) comprises a valve device (23) having two valve openings (22, 25), which are arranged next to one another on a valve surface (6.1). A first valve opening (25) of said valve device communicates with the dispensing opening (2.1) via the dispensing section (18.1) of the dispensing channel (18) and a second valve opening (22) communicates with the removal opening (21) via the removal section (18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Weibel CDS AG
    Inventor: Ludwig Daniel Weibel
  • Patent number: 9464723
    Abstract: A timing valve includes a moveable piston that has a solid end face at a first end that includes an orifice, an open second end, and side walls that define an enclosed space, a stepped region on an outer surface of the piston, complementary stepped region on an inner surface of a hollow body containing the piston, and an annulus that extends toward the second end defined by a space between the outer surface of the piston and the inner surface of the hollow body. Fluid flowing through the orifice pushes the piston into an open position that forms a space between the stepped and complementary stepped regions that fills with fluid seeping in through the annulus. When pressure on the piston falls below a threshold, the return of the piston to a closed position is slowed by expelling fluid from the space between the stepped and complementary stepped regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: AUSCO, INC.
    Inventor: Francis J. Martin
  • Patent number: 9086701
    Abstract: A pressure reducing apparatus includes a body being equipped with a first side port through which a pressure fluid is supplied and a second side port through which the pressure fluid having been reduced in pressure is discharged. Further, a feedback passage is formed, which establishes communication between the second side port and a third diaphragm chamber that faces toward a pilot valve. Additionally, a pressure fluid that flows through the second side port is introduced through the feedback passage into the third diaphragm chamber, whereby a third diaphragm is pressed upwardly against an elastic force of a second spring into equilibrium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: SMC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masayuki Okitsu, Naoki Iguma, Kenji Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 8973604
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing and providing a vacuum for a vacuum consumer, having a vacuum source, having a suction valve, having a non-return valve arranged between the vacuum consumer and the suction valve, and having a ventilation valve, the control inlet of which ventilation valve is connected to the suction port of the vacuum source, the output of which ventilation valve opens out between the control valve and the non-return valve, and the input of which ventilation valve is open to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Joma-Polytec GmbH
    Inventor: Willi Schneider
  • Patent number: 8955542
    Abstract: An apparatus (10 or 10a) for use in venting a compartment of a vehicle includes valve elements (14 and 16 or 14a and 16a). A biasing spring (130 or 130a) is effective to urge one of the valve elements toward a closed condition. A spring connection (134 or 236) is effective to transmit torque urging the one valve element (16 or 16a) toward a closed condition. Another valve element (14) may overlie the one valve element (16). Alternatively, the valve elements (14a and 16a) may be spaced from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: TRW Automotive U.S. LLC
    Inventor: John C. Kiezulas
  • Publication number: 20150000769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-shake flow-limiting cutoff valve, comprising a flow stop valve, a cutoff valve and a check structure. Said flow stop valve comprises a valve body, a valve seat, a piston and a biasing component. The check structure is arranged downstream said flow stop valve to prevent fluid from flowing back. In case of a sudden excessive water flow, the flow stop valve is closed under impact of excessive water pressure to block the water flow. At this time, since the liquid flow in the pipeline is suddenly blocked, the liquid flow remaining in a pipeline downstream the flow stop valve tends to form a reverse flow to impact the flow stop valve, thus shaking the flow stop valve, which may further lead to insufficient close or damage of the flow stop valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: ZHUHAI EDISON ECOTECH CORPORATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Dayong GAO
  • Publication number: 20140345617
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas regulating valve (1) for a respiratory system comprising:—a main path between an inlet (2) and an outlet (3), and—an evacuation path between the outlet (3) and an evacuation orifice (4), characterised in that:—the main path is provided with at least a non-return valve for preventing gas to circulate from the outlet (3) to the inlet (2), and—the evacuation path is provided with an obstructing membrane (10) arranged and designed for being deformed by gas from the inlet (2) to partially or fully obstruct the evacuation path. The invention also relates to a mask integrating such gas regulating valve, and to a respiratory system also comprising such gas regulating valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Philippe Auguste Chalvignac
  • Publication number: 20140260354
    Abstract: A service hose includes a service coupler and a check valve assembly. The service coupler is configured to fluidly connect the service hose to a refrigeration system. The check valve assembly is disposed proximal to the service coupler and includes a recovery and a recharge flow path. The recovery flow path is defined by a flow of a refrigerant from the refrigeration system and flows along a first bore disposed in a body having a recovery poppet. The recharge flow path is defined by a flow of the refrigerant to the refrigeration system and flows along a second bore disposed in the body, a recharge poppet, and a biasing member. The check valve assembly is configured to provide a substantially free flow of refrigerant along the recovery flow path and also configured to provide a predetermined cracking pressure in response to the refrigerant being urged to flow along the recharge flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SERVICE SOLUTIONS U.S. LLC
    Inventors: Dylan Lundberg, Mark McMasters, William Brown
  • Publication number: 20140199565
    Abstract: A valve assembly for preventing backflow and a battery case using the same is disclosed. In one aspect, the valve assembly for preventing backflow includes a first valve; a connection tube connected to the first valve and having at least one bent portion; and a second valve connected to the connection tube. In the valve assembly, the second valve is disposed so that the lowermost surface of the second valve is positioned lower than the lowermost surface of the first valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun-Ho LEE, Sang-Kyu AHN
  • Patent number: 8763636
    Abstract: A valve assembly for use in a fuel pump comprises a body member with a valve aperture, a valve member movable within the body member and adapted to close the valve aperture, and a biasing arrangement having a first part fixed with respect to one of the body member and the valve member and a second part fixed with respect to the other of the body member and the valve member. The biasing arrangement is adapted to bias the valve member to close the valve aperture. The biasing arrangement comprises a helical spring with a first diameter at the first part and a second diameter at the second part. The first diameter of the helical spring is different from the second diameter of the spring. The helical spring is at its first part retained by an interference fit against the member with respect to which it is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Delphi International Operations Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Paul Buckley, Antonin Cheron, Kevin J. Laity
  • Patent number: 8684034
    Abstract: A micromechanical pressure relief valve arrangement comprises a stack of wafers. An active pressure relief valve is realized within the stack of wafers. A passive pressure relief valve is also realized within the stack of wafers, arranged in parallel to the active pressure relief valve. A check valve, also realized within the stack of wafers, is arranged in series with both the active pressure relief valve and the passive pressure relief valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Nanospace AB
    Inventors: Tor-Arne Grönland, Pelle Rangsten, Kerstin Jonsson, Johan Bejhed
  • Patent number: 8668015
    Abstract: A check valve comprising a section of a drill string, a flapper valve positioned within and concentric to the section of the drill string, and a piston valve positioned within and concentric to the section of the drill string. The flapper valve allows fluid flow in a first direction through an inner portion of a cross-section of the section of the drill string and not allowing fluid flow in a second direction, and the piston check valve allowing fluid flow in the first direction through an outer portion of the cross-section of the section of the drill string and not allowing fluid flow in the second direction, where the first portion and the second portion of the cross-section of the section of the drill string are mutually exclusive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Gerald Leeb
  • Patent number: 8667794
    Abstract: An assembly can include a valve seat for an exhaust bypass valve of a serial turbocharger system where the valve seat includes a base portion and a wall portion that extends axially away from the base portion; and a gasket that includes a planar portion that defines a perimeter and a socket disposed interior to the perimeter, where the socket includes a valve seat surface axially recessed from the planar portion and configured to position the seat. In various examples, the valve seat is positioned in the socket of the gasket and fixed to the gasket. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Perrin, Marylene Ruffinoni, Philippe Renaud, Patrick Masson
  • Patent number: 8640725
    Abstract: A connector for transferring fluid and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port which may be coupled together at a main channel with a first valve element therein controlling fluid flow through the first port. The first valve element is supported by a valve element support positioned between the first port and the third port, and the second port joins the main channel to provide a fluid path around the first valve element and through the third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim L. Truitt, Alex Truman Mazza, Cliff Colwell Corona
  • Patent number: 8496454
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided and may include a compression mechanism, a valve plate having a plurality of ports, a header, and a plurality of cylinders disposed within the header. A plurality of pistons may be respectively disposed in the plurality of cylinders and may be movable between a first position separated from the valve plate and permitting flow through the plurality of ports and into the compression mechanism and a second position engaging the valve plate and restricting flow through the plurality of ports and into the compression mechanism. A chamber may be disposed within each of the cylinders and may receive a pressurized fluid in a first mode to move the piston into the second position and may vent the pressurized fluid in a second mode to move the piston into the first position. One of the chambers may include a different diameter than the other of the chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank S. Wallis, Ernest R. Bergman
  • Patent number: 8490885
    Abstract: A thermally actuated valve employs a plunger and bore valve configuration. A thermally expansible wax actuator has an axial length that changes in response to the temperature in a cavity of the valve. At temperatures above a predetermined set point, the actuator produces axial force sufficient to extend the length of the actuator against a return bias and project the plunger and seal into the bore, closing the valve. The plunger defines a pressure relief fluid flow path from the valve cavity to the valve outlet. A pressure relief valve is arranged in the plunger and is responsive to pressure in the valve. The pressure relief valve opens to relieve pressure above a pre-determined level. The thermally actuated valve and the pressure relief valve are coaxial and employ a common outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Rostra Vernatherm LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Lamb, Kenneth Lionello, Michael J. Nihan
  • Patent number: 8459286
    Abstract: A pressure retention valve with integrated valve is disclosed. The pressure retention valve with integrated valve includes a housing; an outer piston positioned in the housing; a main seal between the outer piston and the housing; an inner piston positioned in the outer piston, the inner piston having a bore containing a valve; a spring between the housing and a top of the outer piston; an ambient bore in the housing above the main seal; an outlet in the housing below the main seal; and a vessel connection in the housing adjacent to the bore of the inner piston. Methods of supplying fuel to a gas consuming system using the pressure retention valve are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jurgen Thyroff, Oliver Maier
  • Patent number: 8371330
    Abstract: A valve device is installed on a gas tank and opens and closes a gas filling passage. The valve device includes: a housing having a housing portion therein; a first check valve that is fixed to the housing and has a through hole, through which the housing portion and the filling passage communicate with each other; and a valve pressing member. The housing has a filling port, through which the outside and the housing portion communicate with each other. The housing portion contains a filter, disposed between the filling port of the housing and the through hole of a passage member, and a valve element that is moved between the filter and the filling port by the flow of gas. When the gas in the gas tank flows into the housing portion, the valve element moved toward the filling port seats on a valve seat and closes the filling port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: JTEKT Corporation
    Inventors: Munetoshi Kuroyanagi, Hiroaki Suzuki, Toshikatsu Kubo
  • Patent number: 8353311
    Abstract: An anti-flooding device (10) including a duct (12) for passage of a flow of liquid, and a limiter (14) inserted along the duct (12) for passage of liquid and defining a section for passage of the liquid that decreases progressively as the flowrate of liquid increases, with closing of the duct (12) once a given threshold flowrate has been reached. The limiter (14) has at least one male element (18) and at least one female element (20), which are mobile with respect to one another so that they slide into one another as the flowrate of liquid increases. Progressive insertion into one another of the male element (18) and the female element (20) defines the section of passage. The male element (18) and female element (20) are shaped with respect to one another so as to reduce the section of passage as the flowrate increases, with closing of the duct (12) for passage of liquid as soon as a given threshold flowrate is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Officine Rigamonti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fausto Rigamonti, Nicola Musano
  • Patent number: 8291932
    Abstract: A valve means has a valve housing, in which an inlet duct for pressure fluid extends, the duct opening into a valve chamber, in which a valve member is held by spring means in a closed position engaging a valve seat, the valve member opening at a predetermined opening pressure of the pressure fluid present so that pressure fluid arrives by way of an opening cross section at a fluid outlet and flows from it, and the valve means comprises a control duct by way of which pressure fluid flows into a control chamber, in which a control member is held clear of a control seat by spring means in an open position, the control chamber being connected by way of a connecting duct with the valve chamber; and in which the control member so controls the exit flow of the pressure fluid that the control member is able to be shifted, prior to opening of the valve member at a control pressure below the opening pressure into engagement with its control seat so that the passage of fluid between the control chamber and the valve ch
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Festo AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Steffen Ilmberger, Volker Quendt, Tobias Danner
  • Publication number: 20120174994
    Abstract: A venting valve for cargo tanks in, for instance, oil tankers, comprising a valve housing, a valve body and a valve seat. Said valve has a first valve characteristic. According to the invention, another valve, that is built-in in the valve body, is provided since the latter is hollow in order to receive a further valve body that is displaceably arranged for interaction with a further valve seat. According to the invention, the further valve has a characteristic that is different from the characteristic of the first valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Eric A. Sørensen
  • Patent number: 8196597
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, it is contemplated that a valve includes a passage. A first sealing element is biased to restrict flow of a fluid in a first direction through the passage when an upstream volumetric flow rate of the fluid in the first direction is less than a first predetermined threshold. A second sealing element is biased to unrestrict flow of the fluid to a baseline unrestricted flow rate in a second direction through the passage when an upstream volumetric flow rate of the fluid in the second direction is less than a second predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventor: Thanh Ho
  • Patent number: 8113226
    Abstract: Check valve assemblies and related methods are described. A valve assembly comprises a housing having at least a first inlet passage and an outlet passage. A flow channel is disposed within the housing, with at least a portion thereof extending inward from the first inlet passage. A first check member is disposed within the first inlet passage and is movable along the flow channel between a closed position in which the first check member is disposed against a first valve seat and an open position in which the first check member is spaced from the first valve seat. In varying examples, movement of the first check member from the closed position to the open position is unopposed. Optionally, the housing can include at least a second inlet passage wherein a second check member is disposed. In an example, the second check member is continuously biased toward a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Zweber
  • Patent number: 8011290
    Abstract: A beverage preparation apparatus with a three-way valve that includes an inlet; a first outlet; a second outlet; a first member movable between first and second extreme positions under the influence of liquid flow from the inlet to the first and/or second outlets from the first extreme position towards the second extreme position which closes off the first outlet so that the liquid flow then extends from the inlet to the second outlet; a second member which is freely moveable under the influence of a liquid flow from the inlet to the second outlet between a third and fourth extreme position wherein under the influence of the liquid flow from the inlet to the second outlet, moves from the third extreme position to the fourth extreme position and in the third extreme position blocks a liquid flow from the second outlet in the direction of the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Gustaaf Brouwer
  • Patent number: 8006325
    Abstract: A pumped shower drain system (10) comprises a shower base (12), a waste water unit (14) provided on the shower base (12) and having a waste water inlet (28) and a waste water outlet (30), and a reciprocating water pump (20) for pumping water from the waste water unit (14) to a drain (22). The reciprocating water pump (20) includes: a pump housing (40) having a pump inlet (48) in liquid communication with the waste water outlet (30) of the waste water unit (14), and a pump outlet (50) in liquid communication with the drain (22); first and second inlet valve seals (56, 58) in spaced relationship; and first and second outlet valve seals (84, 86) in spaced relationship. Each set of inlet and outlet valve seals comprise different kinds of valve seals from each other, and are independently closable to close the pump inlet or outlet. Preferably, the inlet valve seals and/or the outlet valve seals have different modes of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: DLP Limited
    Inventors: Robert William Stimpson, Graham Robin Lock, James Edward Self
  • Patent number: 7909056
    Abstract: A connector for transferring fluid and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port which may be coupled together at a main channel with a first valve element therein controlling fluid flow through the first port. The first valve element is supported by a valve element support positioned between the first port and the third port, and the second port joins the main channel to provide a fluid path around the first valve element and through the third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim L. Truitt, Alex Truman Mazza, Cliff Colwell
  • Patent number: 7748385
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a valved holding chamber suitable for use in an aerosol medication delivery system. The valved holding chamber includes a housing and a mouthpiece coupled to the housing. A one-way valve assembly is coupled to the housing, the mouthpiece, or both so that fluid flows in a first direction from the housing to the mouthpiece passes through the valve assembly but does not pass back into the housing. The valve assembly includes a conical flange disposed such that the conical flange tapers in the first direction to smooth the fluid flow in the first direction toward the patient. In a further embodiment, the mouthpiece includes an exhaust port defined in a conical collar portion of the mouthpiece, and an exhaust valve element is disposed over the exhaust port to provide a one-way flow of fluid from within the mouthpiece to ambient atmosphere via the exhaust port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: RIC Investments, Inc
    Inventors: Eric Lieberman, Dirk Von Hollen
  • Patent number: 7748403
    Abstract: A pressure-holding valve for a fuel injection system with a high-pressure region and a low-pressure region, the valve having with a valve housing having a first connection that can be connected to the low-pressure region and a second connection that can be connected to the return of a fuel injection valve device. The housing contains a reciprocating valve cup prestressed in opposition to the force of a first spring device and a through opening which can be closed by a closing element prestressed in opposition to the force of a second spring device to maintain a minimum pressure in the return. The valve housing, between the first connection and the valve cup includes with a pressure relief device that can be actuated from outside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Hans Brekle
  • Patent number: 7740023
    Abstract: Check valve assemblies and related methods are described. A valve assembly comprises a housing having at least a first inlet passage and an outlet passage. A flow channel is disposed within the housing, with at least a portion thereof extending inward from the first inlet passage. A first check member is disposed within the first inlet passage and is movable along the flow channel between a closed position in which the first check member is disposed against a first valve seat and an open position in which the first check member is spaced from the first valve seat. In varying examples, movement of the first check member from the closed position to the open position is unopposed. Optionally, the housing can include at least a second inlet passage wherein a second check member is disposed. In an example, the second check member is continuously biased toward a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Zweber
  • Patent number: 7673651
    Abstract: The device comprises a stationary body which has, defined inside it, a passage for a flow of liquid with at least one inlet opening and one outlet opening for the flow and in which at least one valve seat directed towards the outlet opening is defined in the vicinity of the inlet opening and in a middle portion of which a shaped transverse annular surface is formed. A movable body is arranged in the passage and co-operates in the manner of a flow throttling member with the transverse annular surface so as to define for the liquid flowing from the inlet opening to the outlet opening a flow cross section variable depending on the pressure of the liquid at the inlet of the support body. The movable body co-operates moreover in the manner of a obturator with the seat and a return spring tends to push it against this seat away from said shaped annular surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Elbi International S.p.A.
    Inventor: Michele Farano
  • Patent number: 7600530
    Abstract: A connector comprising a needless access device and a backflow check valve for transferring fluids and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port. A first valve element may be positioned within the first port and a second valve element may be positioned within the second port. The first valve element may be in a first position as a first fluid flows between the first and third ports. The second port may be used to introduce a second fluid into the connector. Upon introduction of the second fluid to the connector, the first valve element may move from the first position to a second position. In the second position, fluid may be prevented from flowing past the first valve element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Medegen, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim L. Truitt, Alex Truman Mazza, Cliff Colwell
  • Patent number: 7591291
    Abstract: A fuel receiver assembly, that permits replacement of a worn fuel receiver without draining the fuel tank, includes a check valve receptacle having a male-pipe-threaded nipple which engages the female-threaded pipe coupling of the fuel tank. The check valve receptacle has a spring-biased, normally closed check valve that prevents fuel from escaping from the fuel tank. Fuel pressure from the refueling pump opens the normally-closed check valve. The check valve receptacle is designed to be a relatively permanent installation in the fuel tank, having ultra-low-wear components. The check valve receptacle also has a female-threaded socket that is coaxial with the male-pipe-threaded nipple. A specially-designed male-threaded fuel receiver engages the female-threaded socket. Sealing between the check valve receptacle and the replaceable fuel receiver is accomplished by an O-ring seal installed on the fuel receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventors: Dean E. Mackey, Kenneth V. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20090162707
    Abstract: Provided is a pressure control valve including a movable part (1) which operates by a differential pressure, a first valve (3, 4, 5) for reducing a primary pressure to a secondary pressure, a second valve (10, 11) which operates to block a flow path between an inlet flow path (12) and an outlet flow path (8) for discharging the secondary pressure when the first valve operates to open the inlet flow path (12) for introducing a fluid having the primary pressure, and a transmission mechanism (2) which links the operation of the movable part with the operations of the first and the second valves, in which either one of the movable part and the first valve is separated from the transmission mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toru Nakakubo, Satoshi Mogi
  • Publication number: 20080257415
    Abstract: The water hammerless opening device comprises an actuator operating type valve installed on the fluid passage, an electro-pneumatic conversion device to supply the 2-step actuator operating pressure Pa to the afore-mentioned actuator operating type valve, a vibration sensor removably fixed to the pipe passage on the upstream side of the actuator operating type valve, and a tuning box to which the vibration detecting signal Pr detected by the vibration sensor is inputted, through which the control signal Sc to control the step operating pressure Ps? of the afore-mentioned 2-step actuator operating pressure Pa is outputted to the electro-pneumatic conversion device, and with which the 2-step actuator operating pressure Pa, of the step operating pressure Ps? which makes the vibration detecting signal Pr nearly zero, is outputted from the electro-pneumatic conversion by adjusting the control signal Sc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: FUJIKIN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tadahiro Ohmi, Kouji Nishino, Masaaki Nagase, Ryousuke Dohi, Nobukazu Ikeda, Ryutaro Nishimura