Abstract: Assembly for dispensing a liquid, in particular a colorant for paint, comprising a container for holding a liquid, a pump, a valve, at least one dispense opening, and comprising or associated with a controller arranged to operate the pump and the valve to withdraw liquid from the container and to dispense liquid via the opening and to operate the pump and the valve to purge liquid from the pump to the container via the dispense opening.

Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body and a valve gate, the valve body has an inner space, first fluid inlets, second fluid inlets, and a fluid outlet, the valve gate is movably located inside the inner space, the first fluid inlets are located at a side of the fluid outlet, the second fluid inlets are located at another side of the fluid outlet, the first fluid inlets and the second fluid inlets are arranged along a radial direction of the valve gate, the valve gate has a main channel having a first inlet end, a second inlet end, and an outlet end, the first inlet end is connected to the first fluid inlets, the second inlet end is connected to the second fluid inlets, and the outlet end is connected to the fluid outlet.

Abstract: A medical instrument for diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical measures in a cavity in the body of a patient may include a proximal region, which is provided and designed for arrangement outside the body, a distal region, which is provided and designed for arrangement inside a cavity in the body, a supply structure for delivering a fluid to the cavity, wherein the supply structure reaches from a first coupling in the proximal region of the medical instrument to an outlet in the distal region, and a discharge structure for discharging a fluid from the cavity, wherein the discharge structure reaches from an inlet in the distal region of the medical instrument to a second coupling in the proximal region of the medical instrument. The flow resistance of the supply structure is greater than the flow resistance of the discharge structure.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a control valve which includes a valve body having an inner space and a valve gate. The valve gate is movably located inside the inner space of the valve body and the valve gate has at least one main channel having two valve ports opposite to each other, and each of the valve ports of the main channel has a plurality of circular holes and a curved hole, where the circular holes are arranged in a line and the curved hole is connected to one of the circular holes that is located at an end of the line. The control valve has a lower flow rate limit which is greater than zero.

Abstract: A spout for a tub. The spout includes a spout shell having opposite first and second sides. The spout further includes an inlet portion extending from the first side. The spout further includes an outlet portion extending from the second side. The outlet portion includes an outlet bore that is in fluid communication with the inlet portion. The spout further includes a plastic engine configured with waterway connection geometry and one or more locking lips, where the plastic engine is installed in the spout shell through the annular inlet portion and is secured in place by the one or more locking lips prior to reaching the annular outlet portion.

Abstract: A rapid engine oil draining valve is a device utilized to enable and disable the flow of engine oil from the drain port of a vehicle engine oil pan. A valve that is mechanically coupled to a lever is positioned within a valve housing and may be opened or closed by turning the lever. The lever may be turned within a lever slot in order to open or close the valve. A protective cap is removably engaged to a neck that is connected to the valve housing. The protective cap locks the lever in place within a retention nook that traverses into the lever slot in order to prevent accidental turning of the lever and subsequent draining of the engine oil. The protective cap may be partially or fully removed from the neck to free the lever from the retention nook and enable the lever to be turned.

Abstract: A tire-pressure adjusting device for a vehicle tire inflation system distributes a compressed-air supply to a plurality of pneumatic apparatuses each comprising a rotary transmitter and measures the tire pressures of vehicle tires connected to the rotary transmitters. The tire-pressure adjusting device includes a control apparatus for receiving a pressure measurement signal and for outputting control signals and a modulation valve apparatus for receiving the control signals and for pneumatically activating one of a plurality of connected rotary transmitters in order to fill and to measure the pressure of at least one vehicle tire connected to the rotary transmitter. The modulation valve apparatus includes a rotary valve, which has a control element that can be rotated into a plurality of rotational positions. The control element activates one of the plurality of pneumatic apparatuses in each of the rotational positions of the control element.

Abstract: A flow rate control device is provided with a flow rate adjustment indication device for operating the displacement of a needle valve relative to a flow passage. The flow rate adjustment indication device is provided with a housing, a rotation transmission member which displaces the needle valve by rotational operation, and an annularly shaped indication ring which has a hole through which the rotation transmission member is inserted. The indication ring has graduations which indicate a change in the flow rate of liquid. The engagement of the engagement section of the needle valve displaces the indication ring in the circumferential direction and changes the position of the graduations.

Abstract: A system for controlled delivery of medical fluids to a patient includes an inlet conduit attached to a source of a medical fluid and an outlet conduit connected to the patient. The inlet and outlet conduits are interconnected by a multiple stage control valve assembly and a pair of syringes. The control valve assembly is alternated between a first state wherein the inlet conduit communicates with a first syringe for transmitting fluid from the source to the first syringe, a second state wherein the first syringe communicates with a second syringe and is isolated from the inlet conduit and the outlet for transmitting fluid from the first syringe to the second syringe, and a third state wherein the second syringe communicates with the outlet and is isolated from the inlet and the first syringe for transmitting fluid from the second syringe to the patient through the outlet.

Abstract: A rotary flow divider assembly is provided that includes a housing having an inlet passage configured to receive agricultural product, a first outlet passage configured to discharge the agricultural product, and a second outlet passage configured to discharge the agricultural product. The rotary flow divider assembly also includes a rotary valve selectively rotatable between a first position that facilitates flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the first and second outlet passages, a second position that facilitates flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the first outlet passage, and substantially blocks flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the second outlet passage, and a third position that facilitates flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the second outlet passage, and substantially blocks flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the first outlet passage.

Abstract: An inline dispersal valve that can be used with or without a base. One embodiment includes a rotatable member that is rotatable from a fluid stream obstructing condition to an out-of-the-way condition to prevent fluid diversion into the dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a lever handle for quickly setting the amount of fluid being diverted into the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes an indicator that can be viewed from a position above the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a cap that can be secured or removed without the aid of tools. Another embodiment includes a clip that allows one to disassemble the inline dispersal valve for servicing. Another embodiment includes a dispensing valve that can be reversed and still properly divert fluid into a dispersant chamber. Another embodiment includes an inline dispersal valve with a bleed valve positioned to allow one to bring the air volume in the dispersant chamber to the proper level.

Abstract: A rocker valve mechanism (125) is provided according to the invention. The rocker valve mechanism (125) includes a port portion (110) including a plurality of ports (113-115), a first plunger (130), and a second plunger (131) acting in opposition and moving substantially in parallel with the first plunger (130). The rocker valve mechanism (125) is biased toward a first position blocking a third port (115) and configured to be actuated to a second position blocking a first port (113).

Abstract: A stopcock is provided with multiple ports joining multiple fluid conduits leading between fluid sources and fluid destinations. A central hub manifold resides within a valve body supporting the ports, and can rotate relative to the valve body. Fluid flow paths within the central hub are selectively aligned or not aligned with the ports. The stopcock indicates which ports are open by providing marks corresponding with positions of the ports. When the marks are visible, the corresponding ports are open. With different positioning of ports and different configurations of fluid flow paths within the central hub, stopcocks having different numbers of operable positions are provided including two, three, four, six and eight way stopcocks. By providing an axial flow path through a central axis of the central hub intersecting the embedded fluid flow paths within the central hub, still further numbers of operational states are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for selecting a flow rate of a fluid includes a barrel including an output port and a plurality of input ports; and an axle disposed substantially concentrically within the barrel. A plurality of drain channels are formed in an outer surface of the axle, each drain channel having a depth less than a thickness of a wall of the axle. The axle is rotatable within the barrel to provide one of a plurality of flow paths between one of the plurality of input ports and the output port, each flow path at least partially defined by at least one of the drain channels.

Abstract: A valve position assembly is described herein, wherein the assembly includes a sun gear, at least one planet gear, two ring gears, wherein the planet gear engages with the sun gear and the ring gears, wherein the planet gear has a diameter which is smaller than a diameter of the sun gear, and the diameter of the planet gear is smaller than a diameter of the ring gears, and a scale plate, wherein the plate comprises a position indicator.

Abstract: A hermetically-sealed valve position indicator is provided with a valve control handwheel. Indicator includes a magnetic-coupling with a stationary mount for the valve control handwheel. During operation of valve control handwheel, its handwheel and shaft rotate along with a housing, housing cover, housing window, primary shaft, and drive gear about the actuator's central axis of rotation—clockwise or counterclockwise. Drive gear engages with drive train to rotate a needle across a dial face to indicate the position of a valve. Drive train includes two gears rotatably attached to a secondary shaft and an indicator gear attached to a back end of sleeve slid over a front portion of primary shaft. The needle is disposed on the front end of sleeve with the dial face positioned between the indicator gear and the needle.

Abstract: An observation valve structure includes an inlet pipe joint. The inlet pipe joint has an outer threaded section at an inner end thereof, an annular guide groove in the inlet pipe joint, and guide holes at the inner end thereof. The annular guide groove communicates with the guide holes. The inlet pipe joint has a stop trough at the inner end thereof for insertion of an annular gasket. A holder is provided on top of the connector body. The holder has two threaded holes at two sides thereof close to the inlet end of the connector body. A plate is positioned on the holder by two screws which are screwed in the threaded holes. The plate has a top surface with characters which are perpendicular to each other, a position hole disposed close to the middle character, and two apertures disposed at an outer side of the other two characters for insertion of the two screws. The handle has an indication plate. The indication plate has a positioning bead hole for insertion of a positioning bead.

Abstract: A mixing valve has a first rotating element connected to a valve stem for use as a valve handle, and a second rotating element for pre-setting the valve handle at a desired water temperature position. After pre-setting, user can turn the valve handle directly to the desired temperature position without trial and error.

Abstract: A check valve position indicator assembly is disclosed including an indicator housing, an indicator shaft rotably disposed in the indicator housing, an indicator arm attached to the shaft, a rod attached to the shaft, a mounting bracket, an indicia member attached to the mounting bracket, and at least one fastener attaching the indicator housing with the mounting bracket. In some embodiments, a seal is included along the bottom of the indicator housing.

Abstract: A valve monitoring system including at least one valve having a movable handle with an activator therein mounted adjacent to a support panel on which are disposed a plurality of sensor devices responsive to the activator and a separate indicator panel for displaying the position of the valve handle. The activator at the handle and the sensor devices interact to selectively indicate operational conditions of the valve. In addition, a motor can be used to move the handle, and reconfigure the valve, as desired.

Abstract: A flow regulator for medical liquids comprising a first body and a second body coupled to one another in a rotatable way and a gasket set between them and overmolded on the second body. Provided thereon is at least one graduated scale formed by impressions and/or, respectively, by reliefs integral with the second body, and by inserts and/or, respectively, by complementary openings of a side skirt of the overmolded gasket.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a water faucet having a water temperature retaining feature. The water faucet includes a hot water control, a cold water control, a mixing chamber for receiving the hot water and the cold water, a first flow control cartridge operationally coupled with the hot water control for regulating the flow of hot water, a second flow control cartridge operationally coupled with the cold water control for regulating the flow cold water, an outlet for dispensing a mixture of hot and cold water received from the mixing chamber, and a master control for controlling the dispensing of water through the outlet, wherein the master control is capable of stopping the dispensing of water through the outlet while either of the hot water control and the cold water is in an open position.

Abstract: A valve has a valving element which is rotatably fitted within a valve body. This valving element of the valve is joined by a stem or shaft portion which extends out of the valve body to interact with an actuator and transmit torque to the valving element. In plug valves, pressure needs to be also applied to the valving element to insure a proper closure. The invention relates to a mechanism to adjustably seal the stem/body interface using only one screw that is positioned on the front of the valve cover for easy access. The force generated by the screw is transposed into a vertical force by a rotatable cam. The multiple faces of the cam are used to transmit the force vertically and horizontally and will maintain the mechanism in a straight position.

Abstract: A faucet with temperature control having a replaceable handle comprises a movable conversion mechanism connecting a hollow conversion sleeve thereof, wherein a water passage is hidden. The conversion sleeve further includes a section of teeth that is engaged with a water control knob, and the passage of the conversion sleeve is provided with an inner screw thread for connecting the bottom end of a spindle. The other end of the spindle is connected to a knob or a switch handle. Thereby, the conversion sleeve and the spindle facilitate the replacement of the switch handle, in which only the conversion rod of the switch handle is needed to be changed.

Abstract: An improved assembly for use in an in-line starter valve. A flexible material system in the form of a flexible belt is used to translate motion from a manually operable wrench shaft to a piston rod in order to render an in-line starter valve to a closed, partially opened, or an extreme opened position. When the wrench shaft is manually rotated, tension is imparted on the flexible band which, in turn, translates tension to a piston rod which then travels longitudinally resulting in the opening or closing of the in-line starter valve. An index mark on a handle of the wrench shaft indicates the closed, partially opened, or extreme opened position of the in-line starter valve. The use of the flexible belt affords greater durability, less weight, and less costly production than the prior art assemblies.

Abstract: The medical regulating valve for adjusting the flow in an infusion or transfusion procedure has a housing (2), and a valve chamber (21) into which an inlet connecting piece and an outlet connecting piece (22, 23) open. A rotating piece has a cylindrical valve plug (41) which can be inserted in the valve chamber (21) to form a seal between the plug and the chamber. The valve plug, has, on its outer periphery, at least one groove (42, 43) opposite the connecting pieces (22, 23) connecting the connecting pieces with one another in terms of flow and having a cross-section changing in the peripheral direction. An insert (3) having the shape of an annular disc overlaps the valve chamber (21) and has, on its side facing the rotating piece (4), a number of markings (35, 36, 37) lying on concentric circles. Provided on the rotating piece (4) are a number of windows (45, 46, 47) which are offset with respect to each other in the peripheral and radial directions, each being opposite one of the markings (35, 36, 37).

Abstract: An improved assembly for use in an in-line starter valve. A flexible material system in the form of a flexible belt is used to translate motion from a manually operable wrench shaft to a piston rod in order to render an in-line starter valve to a closed, partially opened, or an extreme opened position. When the wrench shaft is manually rotated, tension is imparted on the flexible band which, in turn, translates tension to a piston rod which then travels longitudinally resulting in the opening or closing of the in-line starter valve. An index mark on a handle of the wrench shaft indicates the closed, partially opened, or extreme opened position of the in-line starter valve. The use of the flexible belt affords greater durability, less weight, and less costly production than the prior art assemblies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure-adjusting mechanism comprising a pressure-adjusting handle, a pressure-adjusting screw for adjusting resilient force of a spring member by making rotation integrally with the pressure-adjusting handle, and a pressure-setting scale for indicating a preset pressure value by rotating the pressure-adjusting handle in a predetermined direction. As a result, it is possible to obtain the pressure-adjusting mechanism which is constructed integrally with a pressure control valve owing to a simple structure and which makes it possible to easily adjust the pressure by an operator.

Abstract: A device for selective flow connection of exhaust piping of cutting machinery having an exhaust fan is described, comprising a distributor connected on one side to the exhaust fan and on the other side to the exhaust piping and comprising a switching device for closing and opening the exhaust piping connected to the distributor.

Abstract: A two part faucet gauge (20), having a gauge strip (22) with strip indicia (24) and a gauge cover (26) with cover indicia (28) is utilized to reduce the time and water wasted in adjusting water to a desired pressure and temperature. The gauge strip (22) includes a raised lip (40), so that it is attached with suction to a faucet support surface (30). The gauge cover (26) preferably comprises a hollow body (44) configured to receive a faucet knob (32) therein. An operator rotates the knob (32) and cover (26) until selected indicia (24,28) from the strip (22) and cover (26) are aligned. The selected indicia (24,28) correspond to the desired pressure and temperature of the water. In an alternate embodiment, the cover (26A) and strip (22A) comprise adhesively backed sheets.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. The valve assembly includes a valve body having a chamber in which is rotatably mounted a quarter-turn flow control ball valve. A valve body nut having an outlet port is threadably mounted on the valve body adjacent the outlet end of the valve body chamber. A flow venturi is removably mounted in the inlet end of the valve body. A pipe union tailpiece is detachably mounted on the inlet end of the valve body. A pair of pressure/temperature readout ports are mounted on the valve body for use in determining the rate of fluid flow through the venturi. A vent plug is mounted on the valve body for venting air from the ball valve chamber.