Abstract: A piston and cylinder air compressor has an induction reed valve including a flat springy reed having end regions which are tiltably supported to hold the reed in closing relationship with an air induction passage of a valve plate whilst permitting deflection and bending of an intermediate region without bending stress at the end regions the valve plate having recesses permitting accompanying tilting of the end regions.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing cartridge pump suitable for dispensing reagent in an automatic system includes a compressible metering chamber suspended from a reservoir bag mounted within a rigid housing. Check valves between the reservoir and metering chamber and at a lower end of a metering chamber are formed of flexible membranes having apertures which close against conical projections on rigid disks. The reservoir and metering chamber pivot as a compression member squeezes the metering chamber against a back surface.

Abstract: A check valve (10) including a valve disk (12), wherein the valve disk (12) is so arranged and configured as to be of a thickness sufficiently substantial to prevent the valve disk (12) from exhibiting a significant amount of flexure even under high reverse pressure, an upper housing portion (16) having an inlet aperture (18) formed therein, a lower housing portion (20) having an outlet portion (22) formed therein, the upper housing portion (16) being formed with a valve seat (24) which protrudes towards the lower housing portion (20) by a preselected distance, the inlet aperture (18) extending through the valve seat (24), a static seal ring (26) for installation between the upper (16) and lower (20) housing portions in sealing fashion, the static seal ring (26) being located circumferentially around and spaced away from the valve disk (12), and a support web (32) extending between the static seal ring (26) and the valve disk (12) for supporting the valve disk (12) from the static seal ring (26), the support

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas relief valve for a container for storing contents generating gases, having a support member having an aperture through which to discharge gases when they are filled in the container, when the gas relief valve is mounted on the container; an opening or closing member which closes the aperture of the support member in a normal state and which is caused to open by the gases discharged from the aperture when the gases filled in the gas relief valve reaches a predetermined inner gas pressure; and a pressing member disposed outside the opening or closing member so as to cause the opening or closing member to close the aperture of the support member so as to allow air outside the gas relief valve to fail to enter therein after the gases filled in the gas relief valve are discharged therefrom.

Abstract: A system is provided for contamination free delivery and control of a flowable medium contained in an enclosed flow path or a container. The system is highly scalable in size and works even with viscous fluids which are difficult to flow. The device enables a flowable material to be formulated without anti-oxidants, preservatives or anti microbial agents. This provides the advantage of an enhanced therapeutic effect for many medications, especially those which are considered labile. The device also preserves the integrity and sterility of a flowable material contained in an enclosed flow path such as blood plasma, and is effective against microbial as well as viral challenges. The device can be used to maintain the carbonation of a carbonated flowable medium. The system provides a seat and reversibly deformable seal disposed in the flow path; wherein the seal and seat are moveable between a closed and open state upon the deformation of the seal.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for an ink jet printer is provided with a container having at least a first wall. An ink supply port is formed through the first wall for supplying ink to the exterior of the container. An ink chamber and an ink supply chamber are formed by a membrane valve seat made of an elastic thin membrane and formed with a through hole therethrough. A valve body is positioned opposing the through hole formed in the membrane valve seat, the valve body and membrane valve seat adjacent said through hole formed therein being maintained selectively in contact by a pressure difference between said ink chamber and said ink supply chamber.

Abstract: A check valve for controlling flow between a low-pressure reservoir and a source reservoir has a pin and an associated diaphragm. The pin has a shaft portion which is attached adjacent to the low-pressure reservoir and a closed head portion. The shaft of the pin has a central channel which opens into the low-pressure reservoir and is connected to the outer surface of the pin by at least one opening in the pin. The diaphragm is made of an elastomeric material and is disposed to tightly fit around, and bias against the surface of the pin. The diaphragm seals around the opening in the pin and is elastically deformable by a predetermined positive pressure to define a pathway from the high-pressure source into the opening in the pin and ultimately into the low-pressure reservoir.

Abstract: An electrically controlled fuel vapor canister purge pressure regulator valve assembly has the regulator valve housing formed integrally with the solenoid operated valve body. A pressure responsive diaphragm is disposed in the housing to form on opposite sides thereof, an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber. The valve body has an inlet passage communicating with the inlet chamber and an outlet passage communicating with the outlet passage. The solenoid controls by-pass flow around the diaphragm to the outlet chamber. The outlet passage is closed by a closure member defining an outlet passage and valve seat. The diaphragm has a plate thereon moveable with the diaphragm to control flow over the valve seat. The outlet closure member encloses the diaphragm periphery and is sealed to the housing by a weld ring which may be spin friction or ultrasonically welded to the housing. An inlet chamber closure member forms an inlet fitting and inlet passage and retains a filter in the inlet chamber.

Abstract: A tank isolation valve assembly for use in an effluent discharge path to provide a vapor barrier to prevent back flow of gases while enabling fluid and solid substances to pass through in a desired flow direction. The assembly includes a main housing having an apertured outlet wall structure with an internal surface defining a valve receiving region, a second member coupled to the main housing and having an apertured wall structure with a valve member retaining surface facing the valve receiving region, and an isolation valve member. In one embodiment, the second member is a mating inlet housing with an inlet for connection to an effluent discharge port, and the main housing has an outlet port and a valve chamber. In another embodiment, the second member is a valve plate with a dished peripheral portion in sealed contact with a portion of the inner surface of the main housing. The isolation valve member is a flexible diaphragm mounted in the valve chamber in sealing relation therewith.

Abstract: A check valve, especially for the medical technique having a first hose connector housing (1) and a second hose connector housing (2) and further a flexible diaphragm disk (3) positioned between the two joined hose connector housings (1, 2). At an overpressure in an entry space (6) the diaphragm disk (3) can be lifted from a lip-shaped sealing ring (13), whereby a flow cross-sectional area is created, and wherein the diaphragm disk (3) at an overpressure in an exit space (7) safely and in minimal times can be pressed onto a sealing seat to close the valve. The circular diaphragm disk (3) is produced from liquid silicone, silicone rubber or natural rubber and the thickness (3c) of the diaphragm cross-section (3a) is uniform.

Abstract: A low actuation pressure, unidirectional flow valve comprising a housing including a fluid flow passage extending therethrough which defines first and second sections. Disposed within the housing between the first and second sections is a valve member. The valve member comprises an annular ring portion having a disc portion disposed therewithin. Extending between the ring and disc portions are at least two spirally shaped connecting arm portions. The ring, disc and connecting arm portions define at least two side openings. The valve member is movable between a closed position wherein the disc portion covers and seals the first section of the flow passage, and an open position wherein the disc portion is separated from the first section and fluid flows from the first section to the second section via the side openings.

Abstract: A nozzle closing valve, particularly for a pressure atomizer nozzle of an oil burner, comprises an inlet side with an inlet port and a valve seat located at the end of the inlet port, as well as a closing member, which is sealing pressed onto the valve seat by a first spring located behind the closing member and is raised from the valve seat counter to the tension of the first spring when a predetermined pressure is reached in the inlet port. A maximum sealing action is achieved in the case of easy manufacture and compact construction in that the closing member is constructed as a diaphragm, the first spring has a substantially linear spring characteristic and the first spring is housed in a spring chamber constructed as a space open on one side and whose only opening is sealingly closed by the diaphragm.

Abstract: A pumping device including a common pumping diaphragm with two stop valves each of which are equipped with a valve closing member that alternately assumes an open position and a closed position during the pumping operation. The pumping device according to the invention is provided for a fuel evaporation inhibiting system of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A cartridge for a valve housing having outlets, the cartridge comprising a stationary body sleeve for fixed insertion within the housing and having outlet ports permanently aligned with the outlets of the housing, a moveable substantially hollow stem sleeve inserted within the stationary body sleeve and having an opening selectively alignable with the ports of the stationary body sleeve, the body sleeve and hollow stem being connected to one another by a retaining ring which aligns and maintains the cartridge as a unit in the housing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a check valve for an air spring which has a supply line through which air is supplied. Even after the supply line is disconnected, the pressure in the air spring should not drop below a certain minimum pressure. When refilling and during storage, a defined position of the flexible member should be provided. The air check valve 4 includes a valve body 8, a valve housing 6 and an elastic valve plate 10. The valve body 8 functions as a base plate and has a concentric ring-shaped sealing edge 24 to impart bending stress to the elastic valve plate 10. The valve body has a bore 30 disposed outside of the ring edge 24. The valve housing 6 has a ring-shaped depression 32 corresponding to the ring edge 24. The valve plate 10 has a center bore 22 which communicates with an air connection 28 via a channel 26 disposed in the valve housing. The peripheral portion of the elastic valve plate 10 is clamped between profiles (18, 20) of the valve body 8 and the valve housing 6.

Abstract: A nonreturn valve for use in controlling the flow of medical fluid. The valve has two mating valve shells which carry and communicate with first and second pipe connectors, respectively. A diaphragm with a protrusion on its periphery is held between the valve shells. Circumferentially disposed retaining formations on each of the valve shells causes pretension to occur in the diaphragm upon assembly of the valve shells. The axial location of the retaining formation on the valve shell which carries the valve seat is such that tension in the diaphragm lightly urges the diaphragm into sealing engagement with the valve seat, whereby a seal exists when there is no significant pressure on either side of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A linear sheath valve having a valve platform and a conforming cover. The valve platform can have inlet and outlet channels to carry liquid into and out of the valve. An elastomeric membrane is held under tension between the cover and the valve platform so as to control the flow of liquid between channels. The cover includes an expansion area on the cover surface adjacent to the membrane and between the inlet and outlet. Liquid can flow through the valve only when it is under sufficient pressure to press the membrane into the expansion area, creating a flow path from the inlet between the membrane and the valve platform and to the outlet. Discontinuance of the pressure on the liquid allows the membrane to seal the inlet and outlet, thus preventing any flow between them.

Abstract: A drinking aid device which is used for fluid intake, in particular for elderly people, patients and the like. The user receives the liquid from a valve assembly with the assistance of a mouthpiece member. The valve assembly includes an upper lid member, a lower housing member and a closure member which is disposed between the lid member and the housing member. The closure member has one or more apertures and is movable by suction between an open position and a closed position in a check valve fashion for allowing the liquid to flow therethrough.

Abstract: A flow through pressure regulator as may be used in a fuel delivery system for a motor vehicle has a contained, but floating ball valve. The ball valve open and closes a central passageway through the diaphragm of the regulator. The diaphragm divides the interior of the regulator into 2 chambers, both of which has fuel. A retainer means supports the ball and allows both axial and radial movement and coupled with a small bias spring seating in a bore, the ball functions to automatically seat itself. The small bias spring does not interfere with the ball valve seating itself.

Abstract: A choke valve, which comprises a housing wherein a choke duct extends. Two connection ports of the choke duct render possible the connection of means for the supply and removal of driving fluid. A choke member cooperates with the choke duct and is able to be set for the regulation of the flow rate. One of the connection ports is provided on the choke member, the adjoining portion of the choke duct extending through the choke member. It is in this manner that one connection side of the valve is also the adjustment side of the choke valve, something which reduces the amount of space for the fitting thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for controlling venting of fuel vapors from a vehicle fuel tank. The apparatus includes a housing having an inlet receiving fuel vapor from the fuel tank and an outlet discharging vapor to a vapor treatment device and a valve having a central portion and an outer annular portion. The valve is movable in the housing and cooperates therewith to define a first vent chamber communicating with the fuel tank and a second vent chamber communicating with the vapor treatment device. A first vent opening is formed in the central portion of the valve. The apparatus also includes a member partitioning the first vent chamber into a central region exposed to pressure from the second vent chamber and an outer annular region exposed to pressure from the inlet. A spring normally biases the valve into engagement with the partitioning member to block flow of fuel vapor from the outer annular region of first vent chamber through the first vent opening to the second vent chamber.

Abstract: A method of producing overpressure valves for packaging containers supplied in a roll, transported in this form to a packaging machine, separated at the machine and attached to packaging containers by means of an adhesive coated surface. For this purpose the overpressure valves have a layer of emulsion bonding on their underside. To prevent individual layers of the roll from sticking together, the overpressure valves have an adhesive-repelling layer on their top side. The overpressure valves are connected to one another in one piece and in a row, and are separated consecutively in a packaging machine.

Abstract: A one-way air valve that is mounted removably at one end of a baby bottle housing having two threaded open ends, with the opposite end receiving a conventional nipple, the one-way air valve includes a central diverging passage defined by opposed converging side walls which has a tiny slit elongated along the apex portion of the converging side walls and an annular base sized for attachment to the open end of said baby bottle, the valve being concavely mounted into the bottle to avoid breakage and to prevent leakage of the contents, while preventing colic in the child.

Abstract: A sealing means and sealing valve 10 for container openings is formed from a housing 11, 12 in which a seal 13 is arranged. The seal 13 closes a gap between the housing portions 11, 12. The housing portions 11, 12 exhibit bores 14, 14' and 15 through which a fluid can flow through the housing portions 11, 12, as long as the seal 13 opens up a gap. The seal 13 exhibits a sealing bead 20, which lies across from the spring-bead 22, 23, 24.

Abstract: An improvement in a check valve, especially a check valve intended to be mounted across a corresponding opening of a hydromassaging apparatus. The check valve comprises a casing having an inlet and an outlet, a conduit extending from said inlet to said outlet, structure for axially setting and fastening the check valve in a corresponding opening, and improved structure including a membrane and consisting of a flexible membrane made of elastomeric material and provided with an orifice, an element provided with a flap seat of sufficient size to completely cover the orifice, structure for connecting the element with the casing and positioning the seat in the vicinity of the outlet, and structure for fastening a periphery of the membrane across the outlet of the casing, to align the orifice with the seat and to position said orifice in such a way with respect to the seat that the elasticity of the membrane presses a portion thereof surrounding the orifice against the seat.

Abstract: This invention concerns a relief valve for use in a swimming pool cleaner hose and has a body with an outlet for connection into the nose. A tubular inlet to the body carries a spider supporting a clamping flange which secures the outer periphery of a resilient annular diaphragm to the end of the body. The diaphragm has its inner periphery in frictional engagement with the inlet. The inlet may be mounted for axial movement against a resilient bias to engage the diaphragm only while a predetermined minimum flow passes through the valve.

Abstract: A capping assembly for attachment to a ferrule of a manhole assembly in a tanker truck having a cap which is provided with a central aperture for venting. The cap is further provided with threads for accommodating the threads of the ferrule. A diaphragm having a flexible central member larger than the aperture of the cap and peripheral apertures is fittably connectable to the ferrule and positionable between the cap and the opening of the ferrule. The diaphragm includes an outer circumferential beveled surface for seatingly engaging a beveled upper inner surface of the ferrule.

Abstract: An air impermeable bag is provided with a vacuuming unit for vacuuming an internal space of the bag after the latter is hermetically sealed. The vacuuming unit includes a check valve, the position of which is not altered during and after a pumping operation to vacuum the internal space of the bag.

Abstract: A nonreturn valve has a housing (1) provided with a central chamber (9) into which open an inlet channel (6) and an outlet channel (7) that may be separated by a sealing membrane (10) provided with a flow passage (18). The membrane (10) has a marginal part (16a) clamped in the housing (1), a central sealing part (16b) and a thinner annular wall (17) that links both parts (16a,16b). In order to obtain a nonreturn valve that has a reliable operation even at the smallest differential pressures, a central crater-like sealing formation (13,14), for example, is provided in the membrane (10). The inflow from the inlet channel (6) to the membrane (10) takes place outside the crater-like sealing structure (13,14) and the flow passage (18) of the membrane (10) is located within the crater-like sealing structure (13,14).

Abstract: A surge reliever relief valve is provided in which a flexible membrane is maintained in a peripherally sealed relationship across a rigid grid. The grid bounds the laterally adjacent intake and output regions of the valve. Intake pressure extends the membrane allowing flow between intake and output. Extension of the membrane is limited by a retainer. Extension may be elastic or inelastic.

Abstract: A fluid distribution manifold comprises a housing having a port plate having fluid inlet and outlet openings extending therethrough, valve means disposed in the housing for movement between a closed position whereat the valve means engages one side of the port plate and sealingly closes each of the openings and an open position displaced from the port plate whereat the valve means opens the openings and permits fluid communication therebetween, and means for urging the movable valve means towards the closed position.

Abstract: A flow-control valve especially for gasified liquids, for dispensing portions of carbonated water from a storage container for mixing with beverage concentrates in a beverage-vending machine comprises a valve housing, the interior of which broadens from an inlet opening to a chamber in which a membrane with an orifice is arranged orthogonally to the direction of the inflowing water. Water flowing into the chamber passes through the orifice in the membrane and displaces the latter toward a pin which is arranged on the opposite side of the membrane to the inlet opening adjacent to the orifice.

Abstract: A spaced apart apertured dual diaphragm fluid flow control device utilizes one flexible overcenter diaphragm to sense a variance flow condition and flex over center into engagement with the other diaphragm where cooperative apertures in the diaphragms cut off or regulate fluid flow through the device. Electrical circuit means are provided for an operational signal.

Abstract: A flow noise reduction assembly having a fixed flow limiting orifice or an inlet pressure responsive flow control washer having a flow limiting orifice. A conically faced diverter is disposed closely adjacent the downstream face of the orifice and an expansion chamber is disposed downstream of the flow diverter for noise attenuation.

Abstract: Pumping takes place within the micro-pump as a result of the deformation of a plate (12) using a piezo-electric pad (13). The deformation produces a variation in volume within a pumping chamber (15) defined inside a plate (11) which is made of a material which can be machined using photolithographic processes. The pump outlet (3) is blocked off, selectively, by a membraned check-valve (18) which is in direct communication with another check-valve (16) via the pumping chamber. The check-valve (16) selectively enables the pumping chamber to communicate with the pump inlet (2). The outlet valve membrane (18) has a layer of oxide (17) providing a pretension on closing. The check-valve thus has a regulatory effect on the pump operation, making the flow almost independent of the outlet (3) pressure. Application: injection of exact doses of medication.

Abstract: An in-line valve for a medical tubing set has a tubular member characterized by an internal annular valve seat and a generally circular rubber-like valve member disposed transversely of the tubular member with its edges fixed relative thereto and with a central portion thereof tensioned into seating engagement against the annular valve seat whereby to normally close the in-line valve. Elements on the valve member are engageable by a connector as same is assembled to the tubular member to move the valve member off of the valve seat whereby to automatically open the in-line valve upon assembly of a connector thereto.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.

Abstract: Suction and/or discharge valves are provided in a metering and spray pump for liquid or low-viscosity, especially pasty substances, in which two housing parts, which are telescopingly movable relative to one another and are made of a dimensionally stable plastic, have a pump chamber, whose volume can be cyclically altered by a pump member. To provide a valve which can be used both as a suction valve and as a discharge valve and consists of the simplest possible functional parts that can easily be assembled and operate reliably even in the case of relatively wide dimensional tolerances, and which especially has a good quality of closing at low opening force, which can be tested even in the dry state, e.g.

Abstract: A back pressure regulator is provided which utilizes laminar flow at all times to minimize degradation of paint which might have metallic particles passing there through. The pressure drop across the regulator is accomplished by utilizing this viscous friction rather than velocity change through an orifice as is common with a conventional pressure regulator.

Abstract: A vented closure apparatus for a container having an open ended neck, including a cap having a top wall and a generally tubular sidewall depending therefrom and adopted for attachment to the neck of a container. The cap further has an aperture through which liquid may flow from a container onto which the cap is secured. The closure further includes a flow control insert insertable into the cap and operative to control flow through the aperture, the insert and cap being of respective sizes and shapes to define a generally closed chamber therebetween. The cap has a gas passage hole in communication with the top of the chamber and the insert has a hole in communication with the bottom of the chamber.

Abstract: A battery operated hand-held dispenser which operates efficiently at lower power levels than prior art devices. The dispenser as included therein has spray, foam or stream, dispensing capabilities coupled with pump mechanisms, vent mechanisms and positive closures.

Abstract: A hydraulic unit for a hydraulic controlling or regulating device, in particular for a braking pressure regulating device in anti-lock control systems or traction slip control systems for automotive vehicles. The hydraulic unit comprises a valve-accommodating member (13) accommodating electromagnetically switchable valves. Hydraulic channels (23) are contained in the valve-accommodating member. Incorporated in the side wall of the valve-accommodating member (13) is a non-return valve which is composed of a resilient element (28) that is clamped into the side wall (33) of a depression of the outside wall of the valve-accommodating member (13). The resilient element (28) is made of spring steel and is furnished with sealing material (34).

Abstract: In a supercharged pressure control valve apparatus of an internal combustion engine, a housing of supercharger has first and second by-pass air paths; a valve sheet formed on an end of the second by-pass air path; a rubber diaphragm having thick sealing part of convex and concave sectional shape at its outer periphery; a valve disc fixed to the moving part of the diaphragm and opening closing the first and the second by-pass air paths responding to movement of the diaphragm; and a casing of the valve directly fixed on the housing by sandwiching the outer periphery of the diaphragm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to valves for fluid inflatable bodies and packaging with such valves. The valve has an outer plate, a flat sealing ring and an inner plate with a valve body. The valve body seating and outer plate seating which contact the sealing rim have sharp peripheral ribs which are coaxial with the fluid inlet and of different diameters.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight having a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb and providing an interruptible coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One way valves positoned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure with the interior volume of the flashlight.

Abstract: Non-return valve, in which, between the non-return valve assembly and the end of the valve body, which can be connected to a tap, emptying ports are provided and a shut-off diaphragm is supported, which, when the tap is closed, frees the run between the inside of the tap and the emptying ports and, when the tap is open, separates the inside of the tap from the emptying ports.

Abstract: Gas channeling apparatus and a flexible perforated diaphragm for diffusing gas into a liquid are provided. The gas channeling apparatus includes a ridge which projects from the surface of the gas channeling apparatus that increases the effective area on the diaphragm against which gas presses to increase the force used to expand the diaphragm.

Abstract: A check valve, including an inlet housing portion and outlet housing portion which are adapted to be snap-fit together, is inexpensively and quickly produced using valve disks which are capable of providing variable fluid flow resistance. The valve disk is stamped from flexible materials having a Shore A durometer hardness in the range of from about thirty to about one hundred (e.g., a thermoplastic elastomer). Flat, circular shapes having at least three, arcuately-shaped windows defined therein, with an outer sealing periphery being joined to a circular closing member by webs which separate the windows, provide a valve disk of substantial manufacture ease.

Abstract: A pressure relief device is provided for pressurized containers to relieve excessive pressures from the container. The device includes a base mounted in one wall of the container. The base has a hole which is normally sealed by a sealing membrane, which is held in place by a sealing washer, an elastomeric element and a retention washer mounted within the cavity of the base. The elastomeric element allows the sealing membrane to yield from the hole when the pressure within the container increases to a predetermined cracking pressure, thereby providing communication between the interior of the container and the atmosphere for releasing pressure from the container. The pressure relief device can be assembled for various cracking pressures due to the elastomeric compression element.

Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for allowing fluid flow in a first direction and preventing fluid flow in a second direction. The valve assembly includes a housing for enclosing a substantially circular regulator assembly which extends diametrically across the housing. The regulator assembly comprises a hub portion which is positioned centrally within the housing and connecting members which extend radially toward a rim portion which is supported by the housing. The hub portion supports a disk-shaped substantially inflexible portion of the regulator assembly which extends over the connecting members to engage the rim portion and thereby prevent fluid flow in the second direction. The connecting members of the regulator assembly are adapted to flex and allow the disk portion to move off of the rim and thereby allow fluid flow through the valve in the first direction.