Abstract: Device for preventing permanent entrapment that includes a hollow cylindrical body for installation in a suction line. A cylindrical chamber contained in body. A hollow entrappee member with grooves. Chamber contains entrappee member with sealing member, which moves through chamber. A guide cover member wherein a shaft has locking groove and move entrappee member. A spring acting against guide cover, connected to shaft by an adjustable collar. Require locking member to be reset from locking groove. Allowing entrappee member to move back to open position.

Abstract: An anti-geyser shut-off valve assembly for a water sprinkler irrigation system. It has a valve housing, a valve member, a coil spring, and a push nut that would be installed on the elongated shaft member of the valve housing for restricting the distance that the valve member may be biased away from a valve housing. When a sprinkler housing is mounted above the shut-off valve assembly and is operating properly, there is minimal obstruction to the water flow passing therethrough. If the sprinkler head or riser is broken off, the uncontrolled geyser of water will be automatically shut off and a thin stream of water would be sprayed upwardly to function as a flag identifying that the sprinkler head requires repair.

Abstract: An anti-geyser shut-off valve assembly for a water sprinkler irrigation system. It has a valve housing, a valve member, a coil spring, and a push nut that would be installed on the elongated shaft member of the valve housing for restricting the distance that the valve member may be biased away from a valve housing. When a sprinkler housing is mounted above the shut-off valve assembly and is operating properly, there is minimal obstruction to the water flow passing therethrough. If the sprinkler head or riser is broken off, the uncontrolled geyser of water will be automatically shut off and a thin stream of water would be sprayed upwardly to function as a flag identifying that the sprinkler head requires repair.

Abstract: A method and system for producing constant-flow valves having a plurality of different flow rates includes a plurality of orifices each having a seat defining contoured flow control surfaces, the orifices having at least K different configurations of flow control surfaces, where K≧2, and a plurality of diaphragms of identical shape each formed of an elastomeric material having a defined Shore A durometer hardness, the diaphragms having at least M different Shore A durometer hardnesses, where M≧2, each diaphragm being configured to engage the flow control surfaces of the seat of each orifice so as to create flow control passages between the diaphragm and the flow control surfaces, the diaphragm being deflected by pressure differential across the diaphragm so as to constrict the flow control passages as the pressure differential increases.

Abstract: A gas stream monitor shall be provided that facilitates the adjustment of the reseat flow. The gas stream monitor consists of a gas-tight casing whose interior is equipped with a seat for a reseat body that is movable inside the casing and is kept in open position against the flow direction by weight and/or spring force, in which the flow cross-section, surface area of the reseat body and the forces are determined in such a manner that gas stream monitor leaves its open position at a defined value of the reseat flow and is moved towards the seat of the casing, so that the gas conduit is closed in the shut position, and has outside the casing at least one manipulator to adjust the spring pre-tension and/or the stroke of the reseat body. The gas stream monitor serves to automatically shut off gas conduits upon the occurrence of an inadmissible flow increase due to, e.g. a damaged gas conduit or a defective consumer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a zero crack-pressure, high-flow valve assembly especially suited for use with blood salvage or recovery systems. The valve assembly cooperates with a valve seat defining an opening for selectively providing fluid communication between two adjacent chambers based on a pressure differential between the chambers. The valve assembly includes a disk coupled to a concentric ring support by a plurality of flexible or elastic arms, thereby permitting the disk to move relative to the ring support in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the plane of the ring support and the disk. The connecting arms also define fluid flow passages between the disk and ring support. The valve assembly is mounted so that the disk is normally spaced-apart from the valve seat, allowing fluid to flow between the two chambers. By increasing the relative pressure of the downstream chamber, the disk closes against the valve seat, blocking the opening.

Abstract: The apparatus for supplying fuel includes a fuel tank and a fuel feed unit in the fuel tank. The fuel feed unit has a main housing, a suction cover arranged in a bottom part of the main housing, a fuel pump and a degassing valve arranged in the suction cover for degassing the fuel pump. The fuel pump itself includes an impeller housing with a circular passage for fuel flow and an electric-motor-driven impeller. The impeller housing is arranged in the main housing and next to the suction cover and it is provided with a degassing passage connecting the circular passage with the degassing valve. To improve starting behavior the fuel feed unit has a degassing valve in the suction cover, which is connected with the circular passage of the impeller housing by a degassing passage. The degassing valve opens to the fuel tank when pressure in the degassing passage exceeds a predetermined value for degassing the fuel pump.

Abstract: A fluid valve for controlling flow of a fluid from an upstream region to a downstream region includes a housing having a fluid exit, a fluid entry member having a sidewall, and a shut-off member associated with the housing. The sidewall and the fluid entry member is formed with at least one regulating aperture for receiving fluid from the upstream region and a second aperture for receiving fluid from the upstream region. The fluid entry member is movably disposed within the housing such that the at least one regulating aperture has an effective area exposed to the upstream region that decreases as a pressure differential between the upstream region and the downstream region increases. The shut-off member is associated with the housing and the fluid entry member such that fluid flow through the second aperture is prevented when the difference in fluid pressure between the upstream region and the downstream region exceeds a desired value.

Abstract: A flow regulator that always guarantees the same rate of flow independently from the admission pressure is provided. This is achieved by a piston (26), which is mounted movably in the direction of flow and is loaded by an elastic element (29) in the direction opposite the direction of flow, being arranged in a housing (10) of the flow regulator. An annular space around the piston (26) is reduced due to the movement of the piston (26) in the direction of the flow. This flow regulator has a strong throttling action in the case of high admission pressure and a weak throttling action in the case of low admission pressure, so that the rate of flow is always maintained at a constant value.

Abstract: An safety valve includes a housing for defining a fluid flow passageway having a spring loaded seat body and spring mounted therein. The seat body is held in an open position by the spring and is composed of an elastomer material. According to the novel method of using the safety valve, when fluid flows against the seat body a resulting drag force causes the spring to compress. When the fluid flow reaches a predetermined excess flow rate level, the seat body sealingly engages the flow passage to substantially inhibit the flow of fluid except for a small by-pass flow passing downstream via a small channel disposed within the seat body.

Abstract: An ammonia excess flow valve has a seal ring (24) slidably positioned around at least two retainer vertical members (22B). A disk (26) has a disk central opening (26A) and a disk pin opening (26B) therethrough. The disk (26) is positioned adjacent to and below a retainer (22). A conduit (28) sealably connected to the disk (26) over the disk pin opening (26B) extends upwardly therefrom. The conduit (28) functions to permit the ammonia excess flow valve (10) to be reset by equalizing pressures on both sides of the disk (26) once excess flow that trips the ammonia excess flow valve (10) is remedied, minimizing creation of vapor.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for selectively discharging a stream of liquid has a body (102) adapted for connection to a source of liquid under pressure, a throttle valve assembly (120) for maintaining a constant output flow throughout changes in supply pressure, a smooth bore barrel (140) for providing a deluge stream, a fog tip (160) for providing an aspirated fog spray and a shut off valve (180). The fog spray pattern is variable from a straight stream parallel to the axis of the apparatus to a wide spray at an angle to the axis of the apparatus. The deluge stream and the fog spray are selectable separately or in combination.

Abstract: When differential pressure between fuel flowing into a fuel control valve and fuel flowing out of the valve reaches a predetermined value, the biasing force of a compressed coil spring is countered and a shaft in the valve moves to the fuel upstream side so that a valve member is seated to terminate communication between the fuel inlet passage and the fuel outlet passage. This maintains fuel pressure at the fuel inlet passage and at the fuel outlet passage at different levels so that the fuel supply system maintains a high fuel pressure in the fuel rail to suppress fuel vapor generation during engine stoppage while also yet still providing an appropriate fuel injection pressure during rapid deceleration of the vehicle.

Abstract: A one-piece polymer plastic shut-off valve that includes a conduit with a first end having a sealing surface thereon and an engagement surface for connection to a fluid system and a plug with a further sealing surface that is yieldably supported in a spaced condition from the sealing surface of the conduit by elongatable supports to allow fluid to flow through said conduit under a first flow condition when the elongated supports are not extended and to prevent flow of fluid through said conduit under a second flow condition when the elongated supports are extended.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel apparatus and method for automatically and dynamically regulating the intake of air into the combustion chamber of a heating unit such as a wood burning stove, furnace, or fireplace to ensure even and efficient burning of fuel. More particularly, this invention pertains to a method and apparatus that uses negative gas pressure in the heating unit's flue, and no additional temperature or pressure sensors, to automatically and dynamically control a damper regulating intake of air into the combustion chamber in inverse relation to changes in negative flue gas pressure. This method and apparatus are especially useful in combination with a heating unit having two combustion chambers, one chamber for combustion of solid fuel and a second chamber for further combustion of exhaust gases and other byproducts from combustion in the first chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an excess flow valve system having a sliding poppet within a chamber with an orifice at one end, wherein the closing flow rate settings can be adjusted. Precise adjustments can be made externally by turning a threaded member extending through the valve, which causes a retainer, threadably located on the member, to move laterally within the chamber. This movement causes an angled surface on the retainer to engage and slide in relation to a similarly angled surface on the poppet. As the poppet is urged toward the retainer by a coiled spring, the poppet is moved longitudinally within the chamber, either toward or away from the orifice. Turning the threaded member enables the maximum travel distance of the poppet, and therefore, the threshold flow rate of the valve, to be precisely set.

Abstract: An I.V. Flow Controller incorporating an adjustable, differential pressure regulator that provides a constant but adjustable differential pressure across a fixed orifice. One end of the adjustment range provides shut-off and the other end full-flow. The adjustment range covers flow rates from zero to 250 ml/hr. At a given setting, the flow rate is independent of the total hydrostatic head height between the supply reservoir and a patient, provided the head height is greater than the pressure drop across the orifice at the maximum regulated flow rate, plus venous pressure, plus the pressure drop in the indwelling catheter.

Abstract: An improved bleed system for a double block and bleed plug-type valve which employ a safety check valve which automatically shuts off bleed system flow upon ruptures or upon an inadvertently open manual bleed valve during normal plug valve operation. An integral component combines the safety check valve and other bleed system components in a unitary device which is especially resistant to plumbing damage incidents.

Abstract: A siphon freeze drain valve for an underground water sprinkling system including a line operating under water pressure, the drain valve being a U-shaped tube, one end of which is passed through a hole in the top of the line, the other end of which is outside the line at a lower level than the first end. A clamp and a seal holds the tube in the line against the force of the water in the line and prevents leaking around the tube. A check valve is in the end of the tube outside the line, the check valve selectively opened and closed to control flow through the tube and for establishing a siphon for draining the line.

Abstract: A suction control valve for a scroll compressor has a valve piston with a contoured surface for encouraging aerodynamic flow through the valve. The contoured surface is not symmetrical about a vertical axis. Slots are provided in the housing and piston for engaging the valve spring to prevent rotation of the piston so that the nonsymmetry of the contoured piston surface does not affect fluid flow during operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump chamber (1) for a pump intended primarily for infusion systems for medical use, said pump chamber comprising walls (21, 28) delimiting said chamber and an inlet (22) and an outlet (23), a part of said walls of said pump chamber being formed by a flexible membrane (40, 90), said membrane being actuatable by a reciprocally movable actuating means (80), thus varying the volume of the pump chamber in accordance with the movements of said actuating means. The membrane (40, 90) has a convex domed shape projecting outwardly from said pump chamber (1) and is made of a resiliently flexible material, the apex of the domed membrane being acted upon by said actuating means, said actuating means having a stroke which may be adjusted to the amount of the dose to be administered. The invention also relates to a valve for a pump chamber.

Abstract: A flow sensor device includes a main passage having a normally open shut off valve therein which is configured to shut off at a predetermined rate of air flow therethrough. The shut off valve includes a seating structure and a centering structure positioned within the main passage, a sealing member being positioned between the seating structure and centering structure. The sealing member is biased toward the centering structure by a resilient member. Air flow through the main passage exerts a force on the sealing member which pushes the sealing member toward the seating structure. When the force caused by the air flow exceeds the opposing force of the resilient member, the sealing member contacts the seating structure in a sealing relationship such that air flow through the main passage is substantially eliminated. The flow sensor device may also include a controllable release valve and/or a controllable reset valve, enabling control of the shut off valve of the main passage.

Abstract: A downhole cut-off valve used for cementing a casing string, comprising: an outer hollow body, having a top end connected at the lower end of the casing string, an inner hole, an inner surface and a projecting shoulder forming on the inner surface and extending inwardly; an inner hollow body, arranged slidably in said outer hollow body and having an inner hole, a wall with a plurality of through holes and a projection forming on the wall and below the through holes and extending outwardly, the projection being adapted to fit with the projecting shoulder of said outer body to define a preliminary position of said inner body with respect to said outer body; the longitudinal positions of the through holes and the projection being arranged in such a manner that the projecting shoulder of said outer body is located therebetween when said inner body is placed in said outer body and will at least partially cover the through holes in response to the movement of said inner body; a relief member, blocking the upper end

Abstract: A quantity regulation valve for controlling liquids in which a valve member can be moved by an electromagnet, permitting different through flow cross sections to be set so that a high pressure pump that is supplied with fuel via the quantity regulation valve can feed a variable quantity of high pressure fuel. At the same time, the valve member of the quantity regulation valve is equipped with a sealing face that cooperates with a valve seat for the purpose of absolutely preventing the high pressure fuel delivery.

Abstract: A safety shut-off having a spring loaded ball which moves into engagement with a valve seat in response to excess gas flow. Engagement of the ball with the valve seat shuts off gas flow. Excessive gas flow is generally encountered when a catastrophic breakage downstream of the valve causes the downstream pressure to drop precipitously.

Abstract: An improved valve assembly for automatically priming a hydraulic pump during a suction-fed application wherein the pump must draw fluid from within a holding tank for subsequent pressurization and transmission by the pump. The valve assembly of the present invention is provided in fluid communication with the outlet line of the pump and is capable of sensing the difference between fluid and air such that the air disposed within the pump at start-up may be quickly and efficiently bled from the system before the valve automatically closes once the fluid has been drawn into the pump in an amount sufficient to bring the pump into a fully primed condition. The valve assembly includes a housing member, a poppet member, a biasing means, and sealing means. The housing member includes a bore extending between an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture, and a slotted shoulder member extending radially inward from the inlet aperture.

Abstract: Flow controls that can be inserted in a liquid-supply line or in the accommodating bore of a plumbing fitting. The controls have an essentially cup-shaped mount with perforations through its bottom and a disk of resilient material fits into the perforations. At least the edge of the side of the disk facing the bottom of the cup has a conical bevel of 1.degree. to 5.degree. to the midplane of the disk and narrow ribs and/or sector-shaped webs that extend out essential radially at a prescribed angle around a prescribed circumferential angle.

Abstract: A rapid acting flow limiting valve is provided for an autoclave processing system. In this environment, each of a plurality of parts is placed in immediate proximity with a tool, then impressed into congruent engagement with the tool by an overlying vacuum bag, the interior of the vacuum bag being subjected to a vacuum via a vacuum manifold connecting all of the parts to a source of the vacuum, the interior of the vacuum bag being subjected to pressure. A first conduit leads from the chamber of the valve housing to the interior of the vacuum bag for its associated part, and a second conduit leads from the chamber to the vacuum manifold. An annular seal is positioned concentrically with an opening from the chamber into the first conduit. A flexible disk-shaped floating piston diaphragm assembly is peripherally fixed to the housing and is movable between an open position distant from the seal and a closed position engaged with the seal to thereby block flow through the first conduit.

Abstract: A cut-off valve consists of a hollow rigid body and a flexible or supple forated plug. The plug defines a flow pate therethrough and is sealed in the rigid body between the rigid body's inlet and outlet to define a free volume in the rigid body between the inlet and the plug. The plug flexes or deforms in response to a differential pressure thereacross to collapse into the flow path when the differential pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold thereby stopping the flow.

Abstract: In a damper valve for use in a steering damper arrangement of a motor vehicle having a hydrostatic displacement motor for operating the vehicle steering mechanism wherein hydraulic fluid lines extending between the hydraulic motor and a servo-valve include the damper valve, the damper valve has a throttling arrangement which permits fluid flow in one direction and limits fluid flow in the opposite direction but permits essentially unlimited fluid flow in both directions as long as the pressure difference across the damper valve is below a predetermined threshold value so as to permit unrestricted normal steering movements of the vehicle steering system, but dampen shock movements thereof.

Abstract: A constant-rate deflator for constantly reducing air pressure of a cuff-type sphygmomanometer is disclosed. The constant-rate deflator includes a ventilation-adjusting shaft 2 with a truncate-cone recess 2a formed in one of the end thereof and a leak valve 1 with a hole 1b formed in the center thereof, the leak valve having a projection 1c opposing the recess of the ventilation-adjusting shaft and has the same truncated cone shape as the recess, wherein the rate of deflation is kept constant by adjusting the clearance between the projection of the leak valve and the recess of the ventilation-adjusting shaft.

Abstract: A Condition Sensing Hydromechanical Fuze to sense hydraulic line flow for velocity, volume, direction and flow measurement. The fuze is self adjusting with temperature changes and safely enables hydraulic circuit segregation and cross porting to maintain normal operation of a primary hydraulic circuit following degradation or failure of a secondary hydraulic circuit in a dual input manual vehicle brake system or other nonbrake system application which requires the ability to segregate one portion of the system from another based on regulated flow volume and rate.

Abstract: A valve for flow control with a flow recess and with a valve seat inside the flow recess is located beyond the axis of rotation of a rotating component and extends parallel to the axis of rotation. Inside the flow recess there is a movable valve body which interacts with the valve seat. A return spring takes effect on the valve body and the valve body is pressed in a closed position in the valve seat by the flow medium.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for limiting transient motions between an aircraft power member and aircraft structure. The apparatus incorporates a coupler (20) for use with inertial-type mounts and includes a body portion (21) having a coupler piston (32) telescopically received therein. Upon exceeding a transient relative motion which causes a fluid flow velocity to be exceeded, seat (38) formed on coupler piston (32) interacts with lip (39) on body portion (21) to cause a fluid flow restriction. This method and apparatus restricts and limits transient motions, i.e., acts as a snuffer, to limit further relative motion between an aircraft power member (54) and an aircraft structural member (52). The coupler piston (32) preferably includes a flexible seal (38) formed thereon and orifice (40) therethrough for providing additional throttle-type damping upon snubbing.

Abstract: The invention takes as its basis the problem of creating a safety sealing device for gas pipes by which the bearing of the valve body should be frictionless, require no maintenance and which causes only minimal flow resistance. Further the safety sealing device should not require outward sealing connections. It should be easy to install and able to be fitted into existing gas piping or fittings without having to change them.The problem is solved in that with safety sealing devices with a valve body (6) which can be pressed against a valve seat (1), whereby the valve body (6) is supported so that it is movable in the axial direction of the valve seat (1) is against the force of a locking spring (8), the valve body is conducted only through a spring and is otherwise freely movable without additional support points.The invention concerns a safety sealing device for closing gas conduits in cases of damage, e.g.

Abstract: A suction control regulator for use with a medical suction catheter wherein the regulator includes a rigid molded body attached to a flexible suction catheter at its front and connectable to a source of suction at its rear. An intermediate portion is located between the front and rear portions to act as a means for regulating suction. The intermediate portion includes an outwardly extending stem with an inner passage, the stem terminating in an oval-shaped contoured flange which generally conforms in shape to the contour of the user's thumb. A resilient boot is mounted on the stem and the boot includes a flat diaphragm top suspended and free floating above the stem flange when positioned in a normally open to atmosphere non-suction applied position. The diaphragm top is depressible downward by the thumb to conform to the shape of the flange to seal off the inner passage to close the passage to atmosphere to a suction applied position.

Abstract: A pressure control valve, fabricated using micromachining techniques, comprises, in one embodiment a substrate having a central orifice therein and having a sealed chamber formed therein, one wall of which being defined by a flexible membrane. An inlet control element is supported by the membrane such that it is disposed over the central orifice, such that normally a gap is defined between the inlet control element and the central orifice and hence the valve is open. When the pressure differential, between external pressure and pressure in the chamber, exceeds a predetermined threshold, the membrane deforms, drawing the inlet control element toward the substrate such that the inlet control element seats over the central orifice, closing the valve. In another embodiment a flexible membrane cooperates with a valve substrate to form a closed chamber, and a valve lid, coupled to the membrane, extends over one or more holes in the substrate, forming a gap between the valve lid and the substrate.

Abstract: In a bush insert with an orifice for a liquid-containing housing, which is insertable as a bush (22) in a passage opening (21) in the housing (3), includes an orifice (25) in its base, the base of the bush insert (22') is formed as a cone (29) pointing counter to the direction of flow (P') of the liquid and having the orifice (31) located in its tip (30).

Abstract: A flow shut-off valve shuts off natural gas if there is a break in a gas line, for example, the line to a water heater toppled by an earthquake. The shut-off valve is fitted into a standard pipe nipple that is installed in a vertical position. The shut-off valve includes a plastic float having a tapered nose with a O-ring in a groove at the base of the nose, a flow-restricting orifice region, and guide fins at the lower end of the float to guide it along the bore of a plastic body having a bore and shoulders at either end to contain the float. The body includes an conical aperture at the upper end into which the float nose and the O-ring are inserted when a break occurs and the downstream pressure drops, forcing the float upward as the gas flow surges. No spring is used; the balance of gravity and gas=flow forces controls the operation of the shut-off valve. The body is spin-welded from two pieces and crimped into position in the nipple.

Abstract: A simple and highly reliable automatic valve is disclosed which is enabled y being subjected to a predetermined pressure and actuated as pressure is reduced from that pressure. A pressure differential of several orders of magnitude between enablement pressure and actuation pressure can be obtained by providing non-linear or plural springs which oppose fluid pressure against a reciprocable piston. The piston includes an aperture or passage which seals against a surrounding bore when the valve is closed. The piston is maintained in a position where the aperture or passage is sealed against the bore by a latch. The latch comprises a band spring held in position by a protrusion on the piston and released when the piston is moved by a predetermined fluid pressure. Fine adjustment of both enablement and actuation pressures is provided.

Abstract: A fuel injection device for internal combustion engines with a high pressure fuel pump that delivers fuel from a low pressure chamber via high pressure lines to at least one injection valve that protrudes into the combustion chamber of the engine to be fed. The device includes a through flow limiting valve that defines a maximum fuel flow quantity in one or a number of high pressure lines and has a valve member, which can move axially and in its closed position, can be brought against a valve seat counter to the force of a restoring spring by fuel flowing toward the injection valve when a maximum fuel flow quantity is exceeded. Wherein the fuel flow through the valve member that is lifted up from its seat can be adjusted in at least one throttle location in the valve member.

Abstract: The gas-pressure controller according to the present invention is characterised in that an obturator disc (9) is connected to a valve spindle (7) on the inlet side so that it can move axially. The obturator disc (9) is pressed by an elastic component in the "open" direction and opens to give a flow channel (3) when the output pressure is above a minimum value. The obturator disc (9) closes off the flow channel (3) when the output pressure drops below the minimum value leaving an extremely small flow aperture (12). The gas-pressure controller proposed is intended for use in medium-pressure applications. The controller starts up again automatically after a gas failure.

Abstract: A flow control limiter for limiting the volumetric flow rate of a fluid flowing through a line. A stator is matingly seated in the line, and includes a sleeve portion and a curved portion extending outwardly and upstream from the sleeve portion. The stator further includes a centrally disposed neck portion connected to the sleeve portion. A shuttle is slidably fitted onto the neck portion such that an annular space is formed between the shuttle and the curved portion of the stator for the flow of fluid therethrough, the shuttle being slidable between an upstream position and a downstream position. A spring is disposed between the stator and the shuttle to bias the shuttle toward the upstream position.

Abstract: A discharge valve assembly for use in a fluid displacement apparatus has a suction chamber and a discharge chamber on one side of a valve plate, a compression chamber on the other side of the valve plate and a passage formed in the valve plate extending between the compression chamber and the discharge chamber. The discharge valve assembly comprises a valve limiting device secured to the valve plate for limiting the bending movement of a valve member. The valve member is bent away from the valve plate when all external pressure influences are removed. Noise and vibration caused by the striking of the valve member against the valve seat and the retainer member are thereby decreased.

Abstract: Siphon freeze drain valve for an underground water sprinkling system including a line operating under water pressure, the drain valve being a U-shaped tube, one end of which is passed through a hole in the top of the line, the other end of which is outside the line at a lower level than the first end. A clamp and a seal holds the tube in the line against the force of the water in the line and prevents leaking around the tube. A check valve is in the end of the tube outside the line, the check valve selectively opened and closed to control flow through the tube and for establishing a siphon for draining the line.

Abstract: A device (11) for restricting excess flow through a conduit (34) includes a unitary injection molded tubular body (12) having a bore (13) in which an annular valve seat (21) and a spring support shoulder (19) are formed. A poppet valve member (22) is positioned within the bore (13) and is biased away from the valve seat (21) by a compression spring (26). The inlet section of the tubular body (12) has a plurality of longitudinally extending arms (27) forming longitudinally extending fluid passageways (28) therebetween to provide bypasses around the poppet valve member (22) when the poppet valve member (22) is in its open position. The arms (27) are spaced apart about the outer periphery of the inlet section, and the distal end (27a) of each arm (27) has a radially inwardly projecting element (31) to retain the poppet valve member (22) in the bore (13).

Abstract: A control valve (80) of a hydraulic coupling (32) controls pumping from a casing inlet port (58) by a hydraulic pump (48) through a casing outlet port (78) to control coupling between two rotary members such as by operation of a clutch (68). The casing (34) is connected to one of the rotary members while a pumping component embodied by an impeller (50) is connected to the other rotary member and meshed with an internal ring gear (54) having one more tooth than the number of impeller teeth to provide sufficient pumping capacity so that the pump can act as a brake while still having relatively constant pumping pressure. The control valve (80) includes an elongated valve element (82) mounted within a recess (98) to provide accurate control of its closure when the pumped hydraulic fluid reaches a predetermined pressure corresponding to a predetermined extent of relative rotation between the two drivetrain members.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for internal combustion engines having a high-pressure fuel pump, which supplies fuel from a low pressure chamber via a supply line into at least one high-pressure accumulation chamber. The at least one high-pressure accumulation chamber communicates via high-pressure lines with injection valves, which protrude into the combustion chamber of the engine to be supplied and whose opening and closing movements are each controlled by an electrically triggered control valve disposed in the high-pressure line at the injection valve. In order to prevent an uncontrolled escape of fuel in the event of a breach of a high-pressure line, flow limiting valves are additionally provided in all high-pressure lines, which valves close these lines when an admissible throughput quantity is exceeded.

Abstract: A gas line limiter valve is preferably built into a stiffener used to connect gas lines. The valve includes a through-passage having a large bore and a small bore downstream from the large bore, with a conical valve seat between. A central reservoir may be disposed between the large and small bores. A movable float includes a piston disposed within the large bore, a stem disposed within the small bore, and a popper to seal against the valve seat when the float is moved downstream. A coil spring urges the float upstream. The stem and the piston are cylindrical. The piston and large bore form a first orifice, and the stem and small bore form a second orifice. With the second orifice being smaller than the first, the second orifice and the buffer gas inside the reservoir create a resistance to the valve closing during sudden temporary drops in the downstream pressure.

Abstract: An intravenous fluid flow control device includes a rigid casing having a fluid entrance and a fluid exit. A portion of the casing has a flow restrictor. A pin is disposed inside the casing and axially movable within the flow restrictor. The pin has an interior passageway and at least one upstream opening for a fluid to pass from the casing fluid entrance to the interior passageway of the pin. The upstream opening is elongated in a direction parallel to a pin longitudinal axis, the pin elongated opening being axially movable within the flow restrictor to variably restrict a flow of the fluid passing through the interior passageway of the pin. The pin has a downstream opening for fluid to pass from the interior passageway of the pin to exit the device. Biasing structure (preferably a spring) biases the pin against a fluid pressure of the fluid entering from the casing fluid entrance to cause the pin elongated opening to move with respect to the fluid restrictor.