Abstract: This disclosure provides example methods, devices, and systems for a single and grouped pressure valve. In one embodiment, a pressure valve may include a housing having a first input port and a plurality of output ports and defining a cavity disposed therein; a flow coupler disposed in the cavity of the housing and having a passage transversely disposed therethrough, wherein the flow coupler is movable within the cavity of the housing; wherein a first alignment position of the flow coupler in the cavity of the housing allows fluid flow from the first input port of the housing through the passage of the flow coupler to all of the plurality of output ports of the housing; and wherein a second alignment position of the flow coupler in the cavity of the housing allows fluid flow from the first input port of the housing through the passage of the flow coupler to one of the plurality of output ports of the housing.

Abstract: A method for forming a disposable dental valve device is disclosed which comprises the steps of injecting a resin into a mold with the melt temperature of the resin being about 201° C. and the mold temperature being about 35° C., filling the resin in the mold for a fill time of about 0.70 seconds, providing a peak first stage fill pressure of about 61.9 Mpa, providing a pack pressure of about 49.5 Mpa, and providing a pack time of about 5 seconds.

Abstract: A fluid flow control apparatus used in medical fluid sampling. The apparatus includes a valve assembly, first and second ports, and a cap. The valve assembly comprises a body rotatably assembled to a housing and defining a passageway and at least two recesses defined by an interior surface of the housing and the body which is formed separate from the passageway. The ports extend from the housing and are configured for connection to medical devices. The valve assembly is operable to interchangeably align the passageway and the recesses with the ports. Finally, the cap is connected to the housing, and forms an opening for coupling to a specimen container.

Abstract: A disposable dental valve device is disclosed which comprises a valve body having a tip receiving end, a hose receiving end, a lumen formed between the tip receiving end and the hose receiving end, and a partial opening formed in the valve body, and a rotatable valve sealing body adapted to being inserted into the partial opening, the rotatable valve sealing body having a bore for alignment with the lumen formed between the tip receiving end and the hose receiving end, the rotatable valve body having a top and a handle portion connected to the top.

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: A trailed agricultural implement is disclosed. The trailed agricultural implement includes a hydraulically-driven pump for moving a fluid at an actual fluid rate. An electro-hydraulic valve is configured to regulate an implement hydraulic pressure to the hydraulically-driven pump. The hydraulically-driven pump regulates the actual fluid rate. The electro-hydraulic valve is configured to receive a vehicle hydraulic pressure. The electro-hydraulic valve communicates with a vehicle load sense system. The load sense system senses the implement hydraulic pressure and communicates with a vehicle hydraulic pump. The vehicle hydraulic pump adjusts the vehicle hydraulic pressure to correspond to the implement hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: A turbocharger system comprises a first relatively small high-pressure (HP) turbocharger and a second relatively large low pressure (LP) turbocharger. The turbine of the LP turbocharger is connected in series downstream of the turbine of the HP turbocharger in a first exhaust gas passage. An exhaust bypass flow passage provides a bypass flow path around the HP turbine. A rotary valve is located at a junction of the bypass flow passage and a first exhaust gas flow passage. The rotary valve comprises a valve rotor which is rotatable to selectively permit or block flow to the LP turbine from either the first exhaust gas passage or the bypass gas passage.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an automatic portable misting apparatus for the dispersal of fluids. The misting apparatus is customizable to a specified use and is highly portable. The misting apparatus includes a pressurizable fluid tank, an automatic air compressor mounted to the fluid tank, a fluid conduit and a hose or wand coupled to a plurality of nozzles. Fluid may be distributed in the form of a corresponding number of fine spray streams, and a valve for controlling the flow of fluid from the fluid tank to the fluid conduit. The fluids dispersal apparatus is easy to operate, easy to maintain, unobtrusive and economical.

Abstract: A turbocharger system comprises a first relatively small high-pressure (HP) turbocharger and a second relatively large low pressure (LP) turbocharger. The turbine of the LP turbocharger is connected in series downstream of the turbine of the HP turbocharger. A first exhaust bypass flow passage provides a bypass flow path around the HP turbine. A second exhaust bypass flow passage provides a bypass flow path around the LP turbine. A rotary valve is located at a junction of the first and second bypass flow passages and a first exhaust gas flow passage. The rotary valve comprises a valve rotor which is rotatable selectively to permit or block flow to the LP turbine and to permit or block flow to the first and second bypass paths.

Abstract: A water divider includes a water divider shell with openings formed on two ends and sides. A fixed water dividing device and a rotated water dividing device are provided within the water divider shell. A first through hole extends between the side and the bottom end of the fixed water dividing device, the side through hole opening position of the first through hole corresponds to the position of the opening provided on the side of the water divider shell. A second through hole extends between the top end and the bottom end of the fixed water dividing device, the top end through hole opening of the second through hole corresponds to the top end opening of the water divider shell. The rotated water dividing device includes a third though hole having a through hole opening that corresponds to the bottom end opening of the water divider shell.

Abstract: An engine cooling system compromises a main channel connecting an engine and a radiator, and a coolant control valve apparatus controlling a flow rate of coolant water in the main channel having a main rotary valve. The main valve includes a rotor and a casing that has an inner peripheral surface facing an outer peripheral surface of this rotor, and a gap is provided between the outer peripheral surface of the rotor and the inner peripheral surface of the casing. The inner peripheral surface of the casing has a main opening part that is connected to the main channel, and this main opening part is provided with a sealing member that protrudes to the outer peripheral surface of the rotor. This sealing member composes a channel that connects an opening part of the rotor and an opening part of the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid circulation valve, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising a body (2) and a shutoff element (3) able, by rotation of said element (3) with respect to said body (2), to occupy various angular positions, said body (2) having a first (6), a second (7), a third (21) and a fourth (22) inlet/outlet. Said valve is configured so that it: —in a first of said angular positions allows fluid to circulate from the first (6) to the second (7) inlet/outlet, —in a second of said angular positions allows fluid to circulate from the first (6) to the third (21) inlet/outlet, and from the fourth (22) to the second inlet/outlet (7), —in a third of said angular positions allows fluid to circulate from the first (6) to the fourth inlet/outlet (22) and from the third (21) to the second (7) inlet/outlet.

Abstract: A valve is provided having an air gap to protect against backflow in a fluid system. The valve can also be used to control fluid flow while providing such backflow protection. The valve can be used with e.g., a reverse osmosis water filtration system and/or other systems. By incorporating both backflow protection and flow control into the same device, efficiencies in space, complexity, and/or installation time are provided.

Abstract: A multi-phase separation flow management apparatus has a housing with an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet and in which a movable element is mounted. The movable element has a first passageway with an inlet and an outlet and a second passageway having an inlet and an outlet, and are disposed in the element so that the inlets of the first and second passageways are adjacent one another and the outlets of the first and second passageways are spaced apart from one another. The inlets are disposed adjacent a housing inlet, the first passageway outlet is disposed adjacent a first housing outlet and the second passageway outlet is disposed adjacent a second housing outlet.

Abstract: A rotary fluid distribution apparatus has a first head with a wall extending around an interior volume thereof, and having a first orifice and a second orifice formed through the wall so as to open to the interior volume, a rotor extending through the interior volume, a first separation plate positioned within the first head and having an opening formed therethrough, a second separation plate positioned within the first head in spaced relation to the first separation plate and having a first opening and a second opening formed therein, and a tunneling channel extending between the first and second separation plates so as to communicate with the opening of the first separation plate and with the first opening of the second separation plate. The tunneling channel is movable with a rotation of the rotor.

Abstract: The rotary valve includes a rotor, and a casing including a rotor accommodating space. A rotor opening which is a passage of cooling water is in the rotor. Openings which communicate with the rotor opening are at positions of an inner circumferential surface of the rotor accommodating space which oppose an outer circumferential surface of the rotor. Seal members extend from the openings toward the rotor. A tip end abutting portion of the seal member which abuts on the rotor functions as a seal and as a spring. The seal member is positioned by engagement with each of positioning portions provided on the openings and includes a rotation stopping portion that stops a rotation.

Abstract: A rotary valve that includes a rotor and a casing which rotatably accommodates the rotor. The casing includes an inflow side opening through which a fluid flows in from the outside to the rotor accommodating space and two outflow side openings through which the fluid flows out from the rotor accommodating space to the outside, at a position opposite to an outer circumferential surface of the rotor. The rotor is formed in a cylindrical shape having an internal space. An end surface of the rotor is provided with an end surface side opening which communicates with the internal space. The outer circumferential surface of the rotor is provided with a rotor outer circumferential opening and a rotor outer circumferential blocking surface which are configured to open and close the outflow side openings of the casing.

Abstract: A rotary valve that includes a rotor, and a casing including a rotor accommodating space that accommodates the rotor. A rotor opening which is a passage of cooling water is provided in the rotor. Openings which communicate with the rotor opening are provided at positions of an inner circumferential surface of the rotor accommodating space which oppose an outer circumferential surface of the rotor. Seal members are provided to extend from the openings toward the rotor. A tip end abutting portion of the seal member which abuts on the rotor includes an inwardly curved portion. The inwardly curved portion functions as a seal and also functions as a spring. The inwardly curved portion is narrowed inwardly toward a tip end side, and is curved to be folded back.

Abstract: An actuator device includes a pin that performs translatory motion along a groove of a cam to which a three-way stopcock is connected, the cam that performs rotary motion, and a control unit that causes the pin to perform the translatory motion along an extending direction of the cam, and rotates the cam with respect to a central axis of rotation, thereby to divert a passage of the three-way stopcock. A first, second, third, and fourth grooves that form the groove have a linked shape. Directions of inclinations of the first inclination angle and the third inclination angle are opposite with respect to the central axis, and directions of inclinations of the second inclination angle and the fourth inclination angle are opposite with respect to the central axis.

Abstract: A rotary valve adapted for use in utility scale fluidic systems improves over conventional valving schemes by affording reductions in weight, pressure drop, cost, and actuation time, as well as providing improvements in decompression performance, higher pressure capability, and longer operational life. One embodiment of a three way valve assembly utilizes electric actuation to adjust decompression in real time and facilitate port shaping. The valve assembly utilizes a pressure balanced rotor and seals to reduce actuation and bearing loads, as well as increase seal life.

Abstract: A pilot regulator system includes a housing having a fluid inflow port, a ball valve to regulate fluid flow among two fluid outflow ports, two regulator outputs each associated with one of said two fluid outflow ports, and a regulator selection aperture. An extension portion, generally horizontal to the regulator outputs, is connected to the regulator selection aperture, and includes an open end for access to a selection member that can be moved between two positions to select fluid flow to one of two regulator outputs. The extension portion also has a groove and the selection member has an extension extending through the groove so as to be movable by either the extension or the selection member itself. The extension portion has an expansive cross-sectional element to guide a remote vehicle to the selection member for movement thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for substantially eliminating destructive transients of pressure or flow rate which can degrade the efficiency and useful lifetime of chromatography columns. The present invention enables a substantially constant flow of mobile phase liquid to be maintained through the chromatography system by eliminating the flow blockage interval associated with the actuation of sample injection valves. The present invention further provides a method to reduce the pressure and flow rate transients associated with pressurization of the sample loop contents when the sample loop is introduced to chromatography system delivery pressure.

Abstract: A water supply valve comprising a valve body having a first orifice and a second orifice, a rotatable valve shaft, and a handle. The rotatable valve shaft can be inserted into the first orifice or the second orifice, thereby converting the water supply valve from first configuration where the handle is on the left side to a second configuration where the handle is on the right side.

Abstract: A medical stopcock device comprises a housing configured to allow a flow of liquid therethrough, and a cock configured to fit in the housing and switch flow paths of the liquid flowing through the housing. The housing comprises a cylindrical body section formed with a through-hole, an upstream port section provided on an outer periphery of the body section, a downstream port section provided on the outer periphery of the body section and disposed on a side of the body section that is opposite to the upstream port section, and a side tube port section provided between the upstream port section and the downstream port section on the outer periphery of the body section and including a first communication hole, and a second communication hole having an opening area smaller than an opening area of the first communication hole.

Abstract: A pulse valve for generating a high-volume pulsating fluid stream from a fluid supplied to the pulse valve from a pressure-generating unit. Window cut-outs are disposed opposite one another in pairs, in a housing wall, and form a first channel for conducting a constant, stationary sub-stream, a second channel for generating a second sub-stream that forms a basic pulse component, and a third channel for generating a third sub-stream that forms an additional pulse component. A rotatable rotor shaft disposed in the interior of the housing is provided with respective rotor blade assemblies associated with the second and third channels respectively. Upon rotation of the rotor shaft, the rotor blade assemblies, in cooperation with boundary edges of the window cut-outs of the second and third channels, periodically either allow a fluid stream impinging on the pulse valve to pass through the housing, or to interrupt such passage.

Abstract: A compact four-way fluid flow control valve wherein an inlet port and three outlet ports are all disposed on the sidewall of a manifold. A valve core is rotatably disposed within the manifold, and has first and second core openings. Annular seals are disposed at blind portions of the sidewall of the valve core in non-circumscribing relation to the core openings and in abutting relation to the manifold. Rotation of the valve core with respect to the manifold provides selected fluid flow to any of the outlet ports, as well as a trickle flow at a selected outlet port and fluid mixing between selected outlet ports.

Abstract: A vehicular cooling system coolant-return manifold is provided that includes a plurality of ports reconfigurable by the user to open, such that coolant will flow into the manifold, or close, such that coolant will not flow into the manifold. The ports are opened and closed by rotating a valve spool in relation to the manifold body. The ports of the manifold are brought into alignment with holes in the valve spool to open a port such that coolant flows into the manifold. A plurality of positions of the valve spool in relation to the manifold body allow a user to select a position wherein the desired combination of ports are on and off.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system comprising a rotary valve and an actuating device for the rotary valve. The invention further relates to a related flow system having a rotary valve. The flow system is in particular a micro-flow system. The system comprises at least two separate components, wherein the one component is a rotary valve comprising a hollow cylindrical mount (2), a cylindrical valve body (5) located in the mount, and openings (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) for at least two channels at the bottom of the mount (2). The other component comprises an actuating device (9) that is provided with pressing means, by means of which the valve body (5) can be pressed to the bottom of the mount (2).

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: The invention is provided with: a housing having a refrigerant inlet and plurality of refrigerant outlets, through which a refrigerant flows in or out; and a valve body having refrigerant channels which are movably accommodated in the housing and can be selectively switched between communicating with the refrigerant inlet and with each of the refrigerant outlets; the refrigerant channels being partially constituted of an orifice and able to be selectively switched between a route passing through the orifice and a route not passing therethrough.

Abstract: A valve device for adjusting the flow volumes of a cooling medium and a heating medium for adjusting the temperature of an electronic device includes: flow paths through which a cooling medium and heating medium are able to flow; and a merging section into which these flow path merge. The merging section has a valve shaft internally and a first channel is formed in the valve shaft. The valve shaft makes the first channel face at least two of the flow paths so as to make at least two flow paths communicate with each other.

Abstract: A water supply valve comprising a valve body having a first orifice and a second orifice, a rotatable valve shaft, and a handle. The rotatable valve shaft can be inserted into the first orifice or the second orifice, thereby converting the water supply valve from first configuration where the handle is on the left side to a second configuration where the handle is on the right side.

Abstract: A selector valve includes: a first valve element having a through-hole; a first housing having a radial hole through which fluid flowing though the through-hole passes, the first housing accommodating the first valve element; a second valve element having a through-hole; a second housing having radial holes through which fluid flowing through the through-hole passes, the second housing accommodating the second valve element; and a motor configured to integrally actuate the first valve element and the second valve element. A hollow space configured to suppress transfer of heat between the first valve element and the second valve element is formed between the first valve element and the second valve element. A hollow space configured to suppress transfer of heat between the first housing and the second housing is formed between the first housing and the second housing.

Abstract: The liquid material ejector has a liquid material supply port through which the liquid material is supplied, a nozzle for ejecting the liquid material, a valve block having a metering bore to be filled with the ejected liquid material and a liquid material supply channel communicating with the liquid material supply port, a selector valve having a first channel for allowing communication between the metering bore and the liquid material supply channel and a second channel for allowing communication between the metering bore and the nozzle, a plunger advancing and retracting in the metering bore, a plunger driving section for driving the plunger, a valve driving section for driving the selector valve, and a transmission section for transmitting driving power from the valve driving section to the selector valve. The plunger driving section, the valve driving section, and the valve block are arranged successively in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A multi-way valve of a fuel system of a gas turbine is provided. The multi-way valve includes a valve body provided with a cylindrical housing, the wall bounding the housing includes a plurality of openings for supplying and/or removing fluids, wherein a movably supported insert including at least one channel having two additional openings is provided in the housing, whereby two adjoining openings may be fluidically connected to each other.

Abstract: A mixed water control valve having a body and a spindle is disclosed. The body has two inlet pipes and two outlet pipes which are longitudinally corresponding to the two inlet pipes. The two inlet pipes are branched into a upper inlet pipe and a lower inlet pipe which are disposed in different height positions. The spindle is rotatably assembled in the body. The spindle has an upper and a lower inlets corresponding to the height of the upper and the lower inlet pipe and. The spindle also has an upper outlet and a lower outlet respectively corresponding to the two outlet pipe. Thereby, the spindle is detachable and convenient to repair and replace and the spindle is also capable of changing mounting directions to change the flowing directions of water and then to match the different arrangements of the inlet pipes of cold and hot water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-way valve for use in medicine or medical technology, having at least one basic housing through which a medium can flow in sections, and having an actuator which is held in said basic housing so as to be rotatable about a central axis, wherein the basic housing has at least two connection points for the inflow and outflow of the medium and forms an actuator receptacle which has a peg arranged concentrically with respect to the central axis and which has, on the inner side of the basic housing, a radially encircling cutout, and wherein the actuator has a control element, a substantially hollow cylindrical section which receives the peg of the actuator receptacle at least in sections, at least one throughflow opening for the fluidic connection between two connection points, and at least one radially encircling molding on the outer side of the cylindrical section, and wherein the peg of the actuator receptacle has at least one counterbearing for the actuator to form a seal

Abstract: A diverter valve device (10) including a body (12), in which a chamber (14) is defined, which is able to be flown through by a pressurized fluid flow; a rotatory plug (16), which is mounted on the body (12) and is adapted to rotate about a rotation axis (X-X); at least one inlet (18), which is provided in the body (12) and is fluidly arranged upstream of the chamber (14); and a pair of outlets (20a, 20b), which stem from the body (12) and are fluidly arranged downstream of the chamber (14). The body (12) has a substantially axial seat (22a) and a substantially radial seat (22b), which are fluidly arranged between the chamber (14) and one outlet (20a) and the other outlet (20b), respectively. The plug (16) is suited to assume a first and a second operating condition, in which it (16) respectively frees and obstructs the substantially axial seat (22a) as well as respectively obstructs and frees the substantially radial seat (22b).

Abstract: A valve assembly for the coolant system of an internal combustion engine including a housing, at least two coaxially disposed rotary valves journaled in such housing, each of such valves having an axially disposed fluid passageway communicable with an inlet port of such housing and at least one passageway communicating with the axially disposed passageway and communicable with an outlet port of the housing upon a particular orientation of such valve, and a drive gear operatively connected to such valves, operative to rotate such valves to different degrees.

Abstract: A selector valve assembly controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid. The assembly includes a body member having a compartment with an end wall, an outlet passage in the end wall, two ports connected to the body member and communicating with the outlet passage in the end wall, and two passages communicating with the compartment. A rotatable member is sealable positioned in the compartment and has a side wall and an end wall. A first passageway extends a distance into the rotatable member from the end wall thereof and a second passageway extends through the side wall thereof and communicates with the first passageway. Rotation of the rotatable member selectively orients the second passageway with each of the two passages to cause liquid in the two passages to pass to the first and second passageways and subsequently to the outlet passage and at least one of the ports.

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 flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.

Abstract: The pushbutton stopcock assembly has a sleeve with outer ports, a body portion with inner ports, and a pushbutton to actuate a rotation of the body portion. Each outer port of the sleeve connects to a fluid passageway for the introduction of fluids, and each inner port is in fluid connection with the other inner ports. In this manner, fluids flow and travel from fluid passageways, through the outer ports, and through the inner ports. The body portion has a first end with a spring and a second end with a cam. The pushbutton abuts the second end portion of the body portion, such that depressing the pushbutton engages the cam to be cooperative with a complementary cam within the sleeve so as to rotate the body portion a set amount. Each set amount of rotation corresponds to a particular alignment of the outer ports and inner ports.

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: Pressure swing adsorption system comprising two or more vessels, each having a feed end, a product end, and adsorbent material adapted to adsorb one or more components from a multi-component feed gas mixture; piping adapted to (1) introduce the feed gas mixture into the feed ends, withdraw a product gas from the product ends, and withdraw a waste gas from the feed ends of the vessels, and (2) place the product ends of any pair of vessels in flow communication; a feed pipe adapted to supply the feed gas mixture to the system; a product pipe adapted to withdraw the product gas from the system; and a waste gas pipe adapted to withdraw the waste gas from the system. An indexed rotatable multi-port valve is adapted to place the product end of each vessel in sequential flow communication with the product end of each of the other vessels.

Abstract: A valve assembly for plumbing installations. The valve assembly has a unitary valve body with three interconnected ports and a fluid control mechanism. Connector portions are formed about each port of the unitary valve body to thereby enable connection of the valve assembly into a fluid supply line and for connecting an appliance and various devices and fluid lines to the valve assembly. The fluid control mechanism of the valve assembly is constructed to direct fluid through the valve body and to enable the fluid flow to be shut off.

Abstract: A flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.

Abstract: An analysis apparatus for performing biochemical analysis of a sample using nanopores comprises: a sensor device that supports plural nanopores, reservoirs holding material for performing the analysis; a fluidics system; and plural containers for receiving respective samples, all arranged in a cartridge that is removably attachable to an electronics unit arranged to generate drive signals to perform signal processing circuit to generate output data representing the results of the analysis. The fluidics system supplies samples selectively from the containers to the sensor device using a rotary valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-way valve that is integrally formed with an outlet of a radiator for use in a fuel cell vehicle that advantageously improves thermal management of a fuel cell stack by eliminating the need for the bypass loop of a conventional system.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a diverter valve system includes a valve body defining an internal chamber having at least first, second and third ports, and a first valve seat associated with the first port and a second valve seat associated with the second port. A valve shaft structure includes an internal shaft portion positioned within the internal chamber, the valve shaft structure configured for rotation about a valve axis through a range of motion. A diverter structure includes a diverter face portion configured to seat against the first valve seat when in a first rotational position and against the second valve seat when in a second position, and a mounting portion configured to mount on the internal shaft portion of the valve shaft structure.