Abstract: A pressure reducing valve for use in a system adapted to deliver a breathing gas to a patient. The pressure reducing valve is structured to communicate a flow of breathing gas to such a patient's airway during an inspiratory phase. The pressure reducing valve is structured to isolate the flow of breathing gas from the patient's airway and to “dump” the flow of breathing gas and a flow of exhalation gas to atmosphere during the expiratory phase. The flow of breathing gas is dumped to atmosphere through a first number of ports; whereas a flow of exhalation gas is dumped to atmosphere through a second number of ports. Because the flow of breathing gas remains isolated from the flow of exhalation gas, less effort is required by a patient during the expiratory phase.

Abstract: Provided is a mounting structure of an open/close valve in a sealed body, wherein the open/close valve 2 mounted in the sealed body comprising soft resin sheets and allowing air to be filled therein is stuck on one sheet constituting the expansion part 12 of the sealed body and is not stuck on the other sheet. Even when the expansion part 12 is filled with air, the open/close valve 2 is always fitted closely to the sheet constituting the expansion part 12, whereby the open/close valve 2 may not wrinkle and air may not leak through an air passage of the open/close valve 2.

Abstract: A one-way valve which can be utilized in a toilet, particularly in a urinal, to prevent return flow of malodorous gases from the sewage system into the room wherein the toilet is installed has a body which is confined in the toilet. The body carries two sheet- or panel-shaped valving elements at least one of which is resilient to yield to the flow of urine but normally sealingly engages the other element to prevent the flow of gases from the sewage system counter to the direction of flow of the urine. At least one marginal portion of the at least one valving element is free to move away from the corresponding marginal portion of the other element to also permit lateral outflow of urine when the one element is at least partially out of contact with the other element.

Abstract: A check valve includes two opposing sheets surfaces that are coupled together to form a flow channel there between. The flow channel has a first end, a second end and at least one direction-changing portion in between the first and second ends. A first opening is provided at the first end of the flow channel and a second opening is provided at the second end of the flow channel.

Abstract: A check valve for a pump of an electronically controlled brake system includes a valve body provided with a fluid path, a spring seat placed in an outlet of the fluid path of the valve body, a valve rod fitted at a lower end thereof into an inlet of the fluid path of the valve body, a valve piston provided with a through hole that is selectively opened and closed by an upper end of the valve rod, as the valve piston moves upward and downward along an inner wall of the valve body, and a spring interposed between the spring seat and the valve piston.

Abstract: An infant cup includes a cup body 12, a cover 16, a flexible mouthpiece 24 and a valve element 26. The valve element 26 includes a sealing face 70 which closes an orifice 44 in the mouthpiece in a relaxed position. The valve element includes an angled face cooperating with an internal angled face of the mouthpiece such that when pressure is applied the valve element moves downwardly, opening the mouthpiece orifice 44. The valve element is resiliently biased upwards such that when relaxed it springs back to close the mouthpiece orifice 44 once again, and is biased upwards in the closed position.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve that is mountable to protect packaging so as to vent pressurized gases contained within the packaging. The present invention also pertains to a pressure relief valve which includes at least one passageway defined by at least one inner rail and which is in communication with an aperture.

Abstract: A valve for use with a cap for a spill resistant cup, the cap including a spout to dispense the liquid and a valve mount extending from the spout to engage with the valve. The valve includes a generally cylindrical valve tower extending from a valve base to sealingly engage the valve mount and having an interior bore for the passage of liquid and a valve face sloping across an upper end of the valve tower bore from a higher first point on a first side of the valve tower and to a lower second point on a diametrically opposite second side of the valve tower. A valve mechanism is located in the valve face for controlling a flow of the liquid through the valve mechanism dependent upon a pressure differential across the valve face. The valve mechanism is a valve slit extending through the valve face perpendicular to a mouth opening in the spout and is S-shaped or straight.

Abstract: An air valve includes a valve member for attaching to a bladder, and having a bore, and a greater space communicating with the bore for receiving a plug. The plug includes a needle passage to receive an air inflating needle. A protective bonnet is engaged onto the valve member and includes an outer wall member having one or more openings to allow air to flow into and out of the bladder. The protective bonnet has a flexible bottom panel capable of blocking the valve member by the pressurized air in the bladder. The wall member of the protective bonnet is bellows-shaped formed by one or more peripheral bulges and one or more peripheral recesses.

Abstract: Valves and methods for manufacturing the valves are disclosed. The valves are formed from a plurality of flexible polymer layers. A radio frequency bonding process, or the like, is utilized to form welds between the various layers. In general, a sub-assembly is formed that includes a valve layer bonded to a substrate layer. The sub-assembly is bonded to a second element such that a channel is formed between the valve layer and the second element. The channel includes an inlet, an outlet, and a pair of weld beads located in the inlet that place the inlet in an open configuration.

Abstract: An air turbine starter is provided that includes a check valve assembly. The check valve assembly comprises a valve body, a valve seat and a valve element. The valve body includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a flow passage extending therebetween. The valve seat is coupled to the valve body, extends at least partially into the flow passage and has an opening therethrough. The valve element is disposed within the flow passage between the valve seat and the valve body outlet port. The valve element is also configured to translate axially between an open position and a closed position in response to a pressure differential between the inlet and outlet ports.

Abstract: A flow control valve controls a flow of water through a passage to a brine tank of a water treatment apparatus. A valve seat is between first and second sections of the passage. The valve seat has a first end with a concave surface facing the first section and an aperture extending from the concave surface to a second end that faces the second section. A groove in the concave surface extends from the first end to the aperture. A valve element moves within the first section in response to pressure of the water in the first section thereby varying the size of a path through the passage by an amount that varies as a function of the water pressure. The action of the valve element maintains a substantially constant flow rate through the flow control valve regardless of water pressure variation.

Abstract: A safety device for insertion into a pipeline (K) in which fluid circulates in an upstream (X?) and a downstream (X+) direction, comprises a tube (1) that provides the fluid with a central circulatory passage (CC) regulated by a central valve (3) that closes in the event of an excessive flow of this fluid. There is an annular valve closure member (4) which is elastically malleable, mounted to the external periphery of the tube (1), and provides the fluid with a peripheral circulatory passage which it selectively obstructs by subjecting a radial expansion in the event of an excessive flow of fluid.

Abstract: A fuel tank venting system includes a fuel cap, a vent diaphragm and a vent disc. A valve cavity with a substantially concave bottom is formed in a bottom of the fuel cap. The vent disc preferably includes a disc flange and a diaphragm projection. At least one air passage is formed through the vent disc. A substantially convex surface is formed on a top of the diaphragm projection. The vent diaphragm is retained between the substantially concave bottom and the substantially convex surface. When air is needed for fuel flow, a vacuum within the fuel tank pulls the perimeter of the vent diaphragm downward, which breaks a seal with the substantially concave bottom. Air flows around the unsealed perimeter of the vent diaphragm through the at least one air passage. In a second embodiment, the fuel tank venting system is contained in a wall of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A connector for a medical device is disclosed. The connector includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passage extending therethrough between the proximal end and the distal end. The passage fluidly connects the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end includes a connecting portion for releasably connecting the connector to an external device. The distal end is fluidly connected to a conduit. A cylinder is rotatably disposed in the passage between first position and a second position, wherein the cylinder includes an opening extending generally diametrically therethrough.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a fluid container having a plurality of container members and firmly sealing the fluid container to prevent reverse flows of fluid from the container members where each container member is not provided with a check valve. The fluid container includes a guide passage, a plurality of container members, and narrow passages connecting the guide passage and the container members, and a check-valve formed at an input of the guide passage for allowing a fluid flow of only one predetermined direction. A fluid is introduced through the input of the guide passage, the check-valve, and the narrow passages to the container members, thereby inflating the container members. The narrow passages are sealed after the inflation of the container members.

Abstract: The valve comprises a flexible resilient valve member which is positioned in a flexible fluid line in a fluid-tight relationship therewith. An actuating element, such as a ring-shaped member, surrounds the valve member, and an actuating coil is positioned adjacent the ring member. An electrical control signal energizes the coil in operation, producing a magnetic field which moves the actuating element to deform the valve member, opening the valve. Termination of the electrical signal permits the valve member to return to its normal closed position arrangement. A feedback control system is provided for the valve which includes providing pre-established limits on time and volume of fluid delivery. Determinations are successively made as to whether such limitations have been met, and the control valve is closed when one such limitation has been met.

Abstract: In existing vaporizers the medication passes through unsterilized passages which preclude heir use to administer sterile medications. The present invention therefore provides a device for dispensing a vaporized spray of sterile medicated liquid. It uses a combination atomizing and pressure release valve in which there is a flexible membrane with an aperture, and a plug extending upwardly through the aperture and having a surface against which the membrane is biassed in the closed position, the membrane lifting off the surface of the plug in the open position to thereby open the aperture.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve that is mountable to protect packaging so as to vent pressurized gases contained within the packaging. The present invention also pertains to a pressure relief valve which includes at least one passageway defined by at least one inner rail and which is in communication with an aperture.

Abstract: An anti-reflux valve for restricting flow in one direction through a catheter toward a collection reservoir. The valve includes a check valve positioned within a segment of the catheter. The valve includes a proximal end bonded to an inside periphery of an interior of the catheter. The valve includes a pliable side wall that reduces in diameter to a distal end having an opening that is collapsible upon itself. Fluid flow is allowed through the catheter segment having the check valve therein, with flow only permitted from the proximal end and through the distal end for release into a collection reservoir. The distal end opening collapses upon itself to negate the counter-current flow of fluid through the distal end. A plurality of check valves are aligned in series to reduce the possibility of reflux flow of fluids. A method of utilization of the anti-reflux valve is also disclosed.

Abstract: A drainage valve tap assembly for connection of a branch line to a main line while simultaneously forming a freeze proof drain comprising a hollow body having a first end and a second end, a cutting tube attached to the first end of the body; a handle having a hollow interior, the handle attached to the second end of the body for rotating the body; and a resilient drain plug extending at least partially in the body for blocking off the flow of water therethrough under a water pressure and for allowing the draining of water therethrough and out of the drainage valve when the water pressure is cut-off.

Abstract: A fluid bearing mechanism using a one-way valve with such a simple structure that high processing accuracy is not required. A one-way valve 6 includes a valve base 7; an abutting portion 11 protruding inwardly, formed with a small communication hole 12 in a center thereof; a moveable element 8 which is moveable inside the valve base 7 in an axial direction; and a retaining body 9 for retaining the moveable element 8 between the abutting portion 11 and itself inside the valve base 7. The retaining body 9 includes ventilation grooves 8b, 9c for communicating an inside with an outside of the valve base 7. When the piston 2 is moved toward the compressing direction, the moveable element 8 is shifted toward the inside of the piston 2 due to the inner pressure of the cylinder 1 and its inertial force, thus opening the small communication hole 12.

Abstract: A reciprocating compressor includes a linear motor having a piston reciprocating inside a cylinder. A cylinder head is provided with suction and discharge orifices. A valve means is mounted inside the cylinder and has an operative position, seated against the discharge orifice. The operative position is defined when the top of the piston is within a certain distance from the cylinder head. The distance is defined, so that, at the end of the compression stroke of the piston, a determined pressure is reached inside the cylinder, and the pressure results in a force on the piston. The force is opposite to a force which is impelling the piston and which is sufficient to interrupt its compression stroke before impacting the cylinder head.

Abstract: A valve assembly mounted in a resealable/reclosable storage bag. The valve assembly includes a base and a valve element. The valve element includes a stem with a convex cap attached at one end and a valve gate attached at the opposite end. The stem extends into a hole in the base. The resilient quality of the cap, acting against the top of the base, holds the gate against the bottom of the base, thereby forming a seal between the gate and the base that is strong enough to preserve the vacuum inside the bag. A cavity extends into the stem from the cap end. A hole in the stem runs from the cavity to outside the stem. When the stem is pressed down, a vacuum source may draw air between the gate and the base, through the hole in the stem, into the cavity, and subsequently outside the bag.

Abstract: A valve assembly mounted in a resealable/reclosable storage bag. The valve assembly includes a base and a valve element. The valve element includes a stem with a convex cap attached at one end and a valve gate attached at the opposite end. The stem extends into a hole in the base. The resilient quality of the cap, acting against the top of the base, holds the gate against the bottom of the base, thereby forming a seal between the gate and the base that is strong enough to preserve the vacuum inside the bag. A cavity extends into the stem from the cap end. A hole in the stem runs from the cavity to outside the stem. When the stem is pressed down, a vacuum source may draw air between the gate and the base, through the hole in the stem, into the cavity, and subsequently outside the bag.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a vapor canister includes a partition adapted to be disposed in an interior chamber of the vapor canister and having at least one opening extending therethrough. The valve assembly also includes a valve connected to the partition and covering the at least one opening and being movable to provide variable flow of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: A micromachined fluid handling device having improved properties. The valve is made of reinforced parylene. A heater heats a fluid to expand the fluid. The heater is formed on unsupported silicon nitride to reduce the power. The device can be used to form a valve or a pump. Another embodiment forms a composite silicone/parylene membrane. Another feature uses a valve seat that has concentric grooves for better sealing operation.

Abstract: A check valve which tends to be free from clamp damage and has a satisfactory pressure loss balance even if being used with a gasohol. The check valve comprises a fluorosilicone rubber having: (A) a tear strength of not smaller than 150 N/cm; (B) an initial 100% tensile stress of not greater than 3.5 MPa; (C) a 100% tensile stress of 1.8 to 3.0 MPa after immersion in a gasohol; and (D) a volume swell of not greater than 35% after immersion in the gasohol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a check valve comprising a valve plate having an inlet hole that draws in a low pressure fluid by an open-and-shut operation driven by a piston movement, and a discharging hole that discharges a high pressure fluid through an open-close operation; and a check valve shaped in a helical plate spring structure coupled with the inlet hole and discharging hole of the valve plate.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a check valve assembly may include an in-channel check valve connected between the front and rear portions of a channel attached to a silicon substrate. The channel may have a width between about 10 &mgr;m and about 400 &mgr;m, and the check valve may have a width between about 50 &mgr;m and about 500 &mgr;m. The check valve may be generally circular in shape. The check valve may also be normally closed, that is, sealed in the absence of a pressure differential between the front and rear portions of the channel. The check valve may include a sealing cap that contacts a valve seat to seal the valve. The sealing cap and the valve seat may each be formed from Parylene C membranes that are about 1 &mgr;m to about 5 &mgr;m thick. The valve seat may include a metal layer to separate the contacting surfaces of the valve seat and the sealing cap in the closed position.

Abstract: A fluid bearing mechanism using a one-way valve with such a simple structure that high processing accuracy is not required. A one-way valve 6 includes a valve base 7; an abutting portion 11 protruding inwardly, formed with a small communication hole 12 in a center thereof; a moveable element 8 which is moveable inside the valve base 7 in an axial direction; and a retaining body 9 for retaining the moveable element 8 between the abutting portion 11 and itself inside the valve base 7. The retaining body 9 includes ventilation grooves 8b, 9c for communicating an inside with an outside of the valve base 7. When the piston 2 is moved toward the compressing direction, the moveable element 8 is shifted toward the inside of the piston 2 due to the inner pressure of the cylinder 1 and its inertial force, thus opening the small communication hole 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bleed member provided in a bleed valve assembly having a wall member defining a fluid chamber for retaining a fluid therein. The bleed member has an aperture defined in the wall member and a flexible sealing member located inside the fluid chamber for selectively covering and sealing the aperture. According to the present invention, in a preloading state, the flexible sealing member covers and seals the aperture and, in a venting state, the sealing member is forced to be unseated from the aperture to vent fluid from the valve member. The wall member is preferably flexible and the sealing member may be formed of a material which is flexible and conforms to the shape and configuration of the wall member to seal the aperture.

Abstract: A switchable flap valve having at least one valve plate (2, 2a, 2b) disposed for pivoting about a longitudinal axis in a housing part (1) for opening or closing a valve opening (11) provided in the housing part (1) in which a strip element (4, 4a, 4b) is formed on the upper side of the valve plate (2, 2a, 2b) aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the valve plate. The surface of the strip element (4, 4a) is inclined toward an adjacent housing wall (20) or toward a second strip (4b) and forms a hollow channel with the housing wall (20) or with the strip (4b). The free longitudinal edge (18) of the strip (4, 4a, 4b) is held in a latch mechanism (7, 8) to maintain the valve plate (2, 2a, 2b) in the closed position.

Abstract: An anti-siphon valve for medical infusion lines and the like comprises a diaphragm made of elastic material interposed between one first tubular connector and one second tubular connector, and co-operating with an annular valve seat to keep the anti-siphon valve normally closed. The diaphragm consists of the bottom wall of a cup-shaped element, the external peripheral edge of which is normally kept pressed in fluid-tight contact against the annular valve seat under the axial thrust exerted by the side wall of the cup element.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve comprises a housing defining a fluid flow passage extending longitudinally therethrough, the housing having opposite ends each defining an opening for flow into and out of the fluid flow passage, and an orifice and diaphragm disposed in the housing. The orifice has a seat at one end thereof facing the diaphragm. The diaphragm has one end face that opposes the seat of the orifice, the seat being configured such that one or more flow control passages are defined between the seat and the one end face of the diaphragm through which the fluid flows. The seat is contoured to include at least two different shapes of channels each promoting localized bending of the diaphragm at a different pressure differential, thereby permitting an expansion of the working pressure range to very low pressure differentials.

Abstract: A check valve for medical infusion lines and the like, including a diaphragm made of elastically deformable material inserted between an upstream passageway and a downstream passageway and cooperating with an annular valve seat to keep the check valve normally closed. The annular valve seat is formed by a front surface of the first tubular element, and the diaphragm consists of the bottom wall of a cup-shaped element arranged coaxially with the upstream and downstream passageways.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a dual speed air control valve including a first sheet having an aperture therein and a second sheet continuously secured to the first sheet along a periphery of the first and second sheets. Further, a third sheet in continuously secured to the second sheet along a periphery of the third and second sheets. The first sheet defines at least one aperture in fluid communication with the third sheet. The third sheet defines at least one aperture in fluid communication with the first sheet.

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 spray head for fixing on a control rod of a valve or a pump. The spray head includes a body and a shutter disposed in a housing of the body. The housing is suitable for dispensing substance under pressure. At rest the shutter is in a closed position in which its frustoconical head portion is seated a frustoconical bearing surface of the body. The shutter moves away from the bearing surface under the pressure of the substance contained in the housing when the substance is being dispensed to form an annular dispenser orifice enabling the substance to be dispensed in the form of a hollow conical spray, at least in the vicinity of the spray head. The shutter moves away from the bearing surface against a resilient return action urging it back towards its closed position and returns to the closed position when the pressure of the substance diminishes.

Abstract: The aerosol container has a container neck (1); a valve disk (5) arranged in the container neck at least partially sealed to its interior wall (12); a valve device (6) secured in the valve disk for dispensing product from an interior space (11); a circumferential sealing element (3) arranged between a facing or top surface (4) of the container neck and a peripheral edge portion (7) of the valve disk; at least one weakly sealed section (10) provided in the container neck (1) near the sealing element (3) and at least one channel (13) provided in interior wall (12) of the container neck (1), extending to the sealing element (3) from the interior space (11) and reaching or ending at the at least one weakly sealed section (10); whereby product can escapes when a pressure in the interior space exceeds a predetermined limiting value. In a preferred embodiment four channels (13) for venting product and four weakly sealed sections are provided spaced 90° from each other around the container neck.

Abstract: A valve for a body orifice is a tube formed of a flexible polymer with an inlet fixed across the orifice and an outlet away from the orifice. A flange is about the inlet to interface with the orifice. A passage in the tube extends from the inlet along an axis. A wall of the tube is between the inlet and the outlet and has a barrel shape tapered to the inlet and the outlet and wider therebetween. The wall extends between an inside and an outside. A hinge about the tube is in the wall at the barrel shape. The hinge is an area of preferential bending so the tube is either a barrel or flipped with the outlet folded about the hinge into the passage. The outlet has holes through the wall with each in a plane substantially normal to the axis and away from the inlet and axially beyond the hinge.

Abstract: A valve for dispersing a fluidic substance into a carrier fluid is disclosed. The valve is constructed from few moving parts and is particularly well adapted to distribute fluidic substances with little or no solubility in the flowing liquid into the carrier fluid. The valve is able to disperse difficult to dissolve fluids into the liquid stream by dispersing the fluidic substance into the carrier fluid at the stream's point of highest velocity and creating local turbulence at the points of dispersion. The design of the valve is such that the carrier fluid constantly flushes the valve's moving parts, and the valve is sealed from the dispersed fluidic substance to prevent jamming or clogging the moving parts by undissolved portions of the fluidic substance. The fluid pressure at which dispersal occurs and the volume of dispersal is precisely adjustable. The valve finds use in the irrigation of farmland, golf courses, athletic fields, public parks, and the yards of private homes.

Abstract: The apparatus for closing a body orifice. The apparatus includes a valve having a flexible bulbous tube with an inlet and outlet. A passage in the bulbous tube extends from the inlet along an axis. A wall of the tube is between the inlet and the outlet and has a barrel shape tapered to the inlet and outlet and wider therebetween. The wall extends between an inside and an outside. A hinge is located in the wall where the barrel shape wall defines the passage, and the hinge is an area of preferential bending so the bulbous tube is either a barrel or flipped with the outlet folded about the hinge into the passage. The outlet has holes through the wall. A seat within the bulbous tube is on the inside of the wall in the passage to engage the outlet when the tube is flipped into the passage by bending the hinge acutely as the outlet is moved along the axis to the inlet and against the seat.

Abstract: A mouth piece exhalation valve for a nebulizer or breathing circuit. The nebulizer has an internal passageway containing an offset causing an inspiration mist flow to bypass the exhaust valve without impingement. The offset includes a deflector which aids in the deflection of the inspiration mist flow away from the exhaust valve. The deflector is also utilized for directing the exhaust flow upon expiration by a patient through the exhaust valve. The exhaust valve design includes a flap or disc having leaves formed by peripheral arcuate cuts to facilitate the opening and the closing of the leafs in accordance with the expiration and inhalation of a patient respectively. The cuts also aid in the re-introduction of any accumulation of fluid on the external surface of the disc and valve back into the inspirational cycle so as to minimize any external buildup of fluid.

Abstract: Medical intravenous administration connectors according to a first embodiment include a first coupling member having a female luer, a valve member having a substantially rigid stem and a substantially resilient body with a sealing surface, and a second coupling member having a fluid coupling extending from one end and an internal valve member support. The coupling members are structured to couple to each other with the valve member being biased to a closed position. When assembled, the valve stem extends into the female luer, and the valve body biases the sealing surface against an annular ring in the first coupling member thereby blocking fluid communication. Vanes are provided in the second coupling member on which the resilient body of the valve sits, with the vanes acting as a centering mechanism for the valve. The valve is opened for fluid flow through the assembly by coupling a male luer to the female luer of the assembly.

Abstract: An automatic swimming pool cleaning device (10) includes a flexible cleaning member (12) which is designed to contact an underwater surface of the swimming pool. A tube (14) is coupled to the cleaning member (12) for connecting the cleaning device (10) to a water vacuum hose via hose adaptor (19). Water and pool surface contamination is drawn from underneath the cleaning member (12) up through the tube (14) by suction to a water filter system before being returned to the pool. A flexible valve member (20) is mounted proximate a throat region (22) of the tube (14) wherein as water is drawn up through the tube (14) a decrease in pressure in the throat region (22) causes the valve member (20) to flex and momentarily interrupt the flow of water. The interruption to the flow of water through the tube (14) results in a momentary differential of ambient pressure underneath the flexible cleaning member (12) which enables the device (10) to move forwards incrementally along the underwater surface of the pool.

Abstract: An apparatus for the storage and chemical treatment of a fluid incorporating a container in fluid communication with a tank through a check valve. A solid material is retained within container while being dissolved in fluid. A mesh prevents the migration of solid material into the check valve or tank. Check valve prevents the release of fluid from the tank in the event that cap is opened under pressurized conditions.

Abstract: A check valve assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a cup-shaped check valve housing having a cylindrical wall, an open end, and an upstream closed end, to define a chamber. An inlet passage extends through the closed end to introduce flow to the chamber. A filter assembly is received in the chamber, adjacent the upstream closed end of the check valve housing. A valve seat member is received in the chamber, downstream of the filter assembly, and has an annular ring slidingly received in the cylindrical wall and a valve seat extending radially inward from the annular ring with a central opening. A circular valve disk is oriented in the chamber, downstream of the valve seat member, and operates to close the central opening to prevent flow upstream through the check valve assembly and to flex allowing flow downstream through the central opening.

Abstract: A duckbill valve is provided which includes a hollow cylindrical elastomeric body with first and second ends. The first end has walls parabolically tapering to an elongate slit, the slit being surrounded by an upper and lower lip. The second end has a non-uniformly round (e.g. oval) outer wall terminating in an open mouth. When inserted into a perfectly round apertured fitting, the non-uniformly round outer walled elastomeric body is bowed to form-fit the round configuration thereby forcing shut the lips and slit. Upon increased air pressure within the elastomeric body, the slit is forced open. In a second embodiment, the inner wall of the second end may be non-uniformly (e.g. oval) round. Insertion of a round tubular fitting within the non-round inner wall of the elastomeric body also achieves a bowed form-fit configuration which forces shut the lips and slit.

Abstract: An elastomeric vaporizing injection nozzle for pipeline applications that provides an adjustable fluid flow rate, and a uniform, consistent and predictable spray pattern.