With Balancing Chamber Patents (Class 137/630.13)
  • Patent number: 9995410
    Abstract: The present application relates to a valve for a cryogenic gas. The valve includes a body with a main inlet, a main outlet, and a main passage. The valve also includes a main shutter for the main passage, the main shutter including an auxiliary inlet, an auxiliary outlet, and an auxiliary passage, in which an auxiliary shutter is arranged, which includes a closing surface configured to close the auxiliary outlet and be able to drive the main shutter in the closing direction, and a drive surface configured to drive the main shutter in the opening direction, while resting on the edge of the auxiliary inlet and blocking the auxiliary inlet partially in order to brake the flow there. The drive surface is formed by drive lugs which are connected to a head of the auxiliary shutter. The lugs form a bayonet coupling between the shutters. The present application also relates to an electrovalve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventors: Xavier Vandenplas, Cédric Frippiat
  • Patent number: 9650910
    Abstract: Provided is a steam valve (1) equipped with: a stop valve (2) capable of stopping/releasing the flow of steam when driven so as to open/close; an governing valve (3) that is provided coaxially in the interior of the stop valve (2), and that controls the flow volume of the steam when driven to open/close in the same direction as the opening/closing of the stop valve (2); and a first guide part (11) that is provided between the stop valve (2) and the governing valve (3) so as to separate the stop valve and the governing valve in the radial direction, and that guides at least the governing valve in the opening/closing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Kensuke Futahashi, Toshinari Nishimura, Katsuhisa Hamada, Shoichi Okawara, Atsunori Mori, Tomoshige Takata, Keisuke Matsuyama, Takumi Matsumura, Tomoyuki Onishi, Tomoshi Yamasaki, Hiroshi Sato
  • Patent number: 9500298
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Sina Alikhani
  • Publication number: 20140182724
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: SINA ALIKHANI
  • Publication number: 20140182723
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: SINA ALIKHANI
  • Publication number: 20140174576
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: SINA ALIKHANI
  • Patent number: 8662110
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a bi-directional shut-off trim for a valve which possesses the functional attributes of a pilot operated trim and a balanced trim through the integration of a spring loaded check valve into a pilot trim. In forward flow isolation, the bi-directional shut-off trim of the present invention acts as a normal pilot operated trim. In reverse flow, the check valve of the shut-off trim opens to balance the pressure on either side of the plug thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Control Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Sina Alikhani
  • Patent number: 8596301
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a housing having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a valve seat disposed therebetween. A valve head disposed in the housing and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The valve head defines a bore extending along an axis from the first chamber to the second chamber when the valve head is in the closed position. A valve stem is disposed in the bore and is coupled to the valve head in the bore for moving the valve head between the open and closed positions. The valve assembly allows for selective fluid communication between the first and second chambers to alleviate pressure differences between the first and second chambers. In one embodiment, the valve stem moves in the bore between a sealed position and an unsealed position. In another embodiment, a check valve is disposed in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Marshall Excelsior Company
    Inventors: James C. Zuck, Alex L. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8534361
    Abstract: A downhole valve that operates on turning of a member having a passage through it with a control system also features a passage from above an uphole seat for the member which communicates to the isolated passage within the member when the valve is closed. The passage features a check valve assembly that preferably has redundant sealing features and filters to prevent debris entry. Pressure applied from above the closed member gets through the check valve assembly to equalize the higher pressure below the ball with the pressure raised in the ball from pressure application at the surface. Removal of the applied pressure reseats the check valve or valves to allow the hydraulic system to rotate the member while the member is no longer subject to a high differential pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin R. Plunkett, Mark S. Megill
  • Patent number: 7284566
    Abstract: Valve arrangement for guiding a liquid against a gas pressure gradient. The valve arrangement includes first, second and third pressure areas connected in series. An intake opens into the first pressure area. An outlet opens into the third pressure area. Flow check valves selectively open or close passage openings between the first and second pressure areas and between the second and third pressure areas. Whereby the flow check valves, free from outside influences, are opened when in a resting position and are automatically held in a closed position by gas counterpressure. Whereby the first and third pressure areas are respectively connected to the second pressure area via a ventilation line. Whereby a ventilation valve coupled to at least one of the ventilation lines, the ventilation valve selectively opening or closing the at least one of the ventilation lines. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Hengst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Oliver Bojer