Abstract: A thermal relief valve to be mounted in a fluid flow line. The valve comprises a valve body and a valve actuator movable in a bore defined by a bore wall in the valve body from a sealing position in which the actuator sealingly engages a valve seat to block flow through the valve to a non-sealing position. The valve actuator is responsive to the temperature of the fluid exceeding a predetermined temperature to move to its non-sealing position. The relief valve has an actuator body configured to have first exterior surfaces sized for a close clearance fit with the bore wall at spaced locations around the actuator body to prevent substantial lateral shifting of the body relative to the bore wall, and second exterior surfaces which extend between the first exterior surfaces and which are spaced farther from the bore wall to define flow passages to permit the flow of fluid past the actuator when the valve actuator moves to its non-sealing position.

Abstract: In the case of a valve having a closing member and having a switching element which moves the closing member into the opening direction when a given temperature is reached, it is provided that the closing member can be moved in the opening direction against the effect of a spring which is independent of the function of the switching element and therefore serves as a relief valve which can be adjusted to a desired excess pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal relief valve that includes a main body with an inner annular surface that includes a shoulder proximal to one end of the main body. The relief valve also includes a spring that rests on the shoulder of the inner annular surface of the main body. The relief valve additionally includes a thermal actuator component with a cup section and a piston section attached to the cup section. The cup section is separated from the piston section by a shoulder. The shoulder rests upon the spring. The relief valve also includes an O-ring that rests upon the shoulder of the thermal actuator and a cap that rests upon an O-ring within the main body of the relief valve.

Abstract: A thermally responsive pressure relief valve using a bimetallic valve disc as a component. The bimetallic valve disc is used as a temperature sensitive valve seal. When temperatures go beyond the set point of the disc, it opens the valve with a snap acting motion permitting pressure to be vented through the valve. The valve disc automatically resets and reseals the valve when temperatures return to the reset point of the disc.

Abstract: A thermostatic valve device for a coolant circulating system of an internal-combustion engine having a thermostatic working element which has a housing containing an expansion material and a working piston which is movable out of the housing in a moving-out direction. A valve disk and a valve seat forms a valve. The valve disk is connected to the housing. A restoring spring is coupled to the housing. An abutment supports the working piston such that, when the working piston moves out, the housing moves against the action of the restoring spring to lift the valve disk off the valve seat. The abutment is a thrust bearing. An idle path is between the abutment and the working piston. The idle path is bridged by a first part of the moving-out movement. A bypass connection bypasses the valve. A closing member is mounted on the working piston and closes and opens the bypass connection.

Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed which includes a first valve disc positionable against a valve seat in response to sensed temperature. The first valve disc includes a central aperture which is closeable by a second valve disc held in position by a compression spring. The second valve disc is displaced in response to liquid pressure. The valve assembly thereby provides for the independent control of flow through a passageway in response to temperature and/or pressure. The valve assembly has a particular application in conjunction with the control of bypass flow for a continuous flow liquid heater.

Abstract: A thermally activated pressure relief valve includes a valve housing with an inlet communicating with an interior of a pressure vessel, and a passage from the inlet, through the housing, to an outlet for communicating with the exterior of the housing. A seal plug is disposed within a cavity of the housing and across the passage for sealing the passage. A thermal trigger engages the seal plug within the cavity to restrict movement of the seal plug and maintain a seal of the passage when a temperature adjacent to the housing is below a predetermined temperature threshold. The thermal trigger releases the seal plug, which is movable within the cavity, allowing the seal plug to relocate within the cavity when the temperature reaches the predetermined temperature threshold, thereby exposing a flow path between the inlet and outlet through which gas can escape.

Abstract: A thermally activated relief valve is used with a compressed gas storage cylinder. A valve body has a passage for communication with the interior of the cylinder. A metal diaphragm sealing the passage has a first side exposed to the interior of the cylinder and a second side opposite the first side. A hollow bayonet is mounted to the valve body on the second side of the diaphragm. A spring is used to bias the bayonet toward the diaphragm. A thermal trigger is operably coupled to the bayonet for holding the bayonet in spaced relation to the diaphragm until the thermal trigger reaches a predetermined temperature threshold. Upon reaching the predetermined temperature threshold, the thermal trigger releases the bayonet so that the bayonet moves toward the diaphragm under force exerted by the spring and so that the bayonet pierces the diaphragm.

Abstract: A valve apparatus including a housing having a plastic body defining an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and a fluid communication path and an abutment surface therebetween; a valve seat movably disposed in the communication path and adapted to engage the abutment surface, the seat defining a surface area exposed to fluid pressure at the inlet opening and a valve opening in the communication path; a valve adapted for movement between a closed position engaging the valve seat and closing the valve opening and an open position separated from the valve seat and opening the valve opening; and a bias means exerting between the housing and the valve a given force biasing the valve into the closed position. Pressure below a predetermined level at the inlet opening exerts on the surface area a force that moves the valve seat away from the abutment surface and exerts on the valve a force less than the given force and in opposition thereto.

Abstract: A temperature and pressure responsive relief valve assembly preferably used in the cooling system of an internal combustion engine to control the rate of flow of a coolant fluid through the engine, which valve assembly comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid passageway interconnecting the inlet and the outlet and including a valve seat, a pressure responsive diaphragm valve in the passageway and including a peripheral edge fixed to the housing and an annular combination valve member and valve seat defining an opening and forming a portion of the passageway and movable relative to the valve seat and movable toward the outlet in response to fluid pressure the inlet, a thermostat mounted in the passageway and including a valve member movable in response to operation of the thermostat, and a spring in the passageway for biasing the combination valve member and valve seat into a seated position on the valve seat and on the valve member, and a second spring for biasing the valve member into a

Abstract: An engine coolant thermostat having an annular mounting member with the poppet seat and outer peripheral mounting flange covered with a unitary elastomer cover. A thermally responsive actuator means with a movable output force member is registered against a mounting bracket extending from the mounting member. Rod means is slidably received through the poppet and upon a calibrated lost motion movement of the output force member effects opening of the poppet. A spring biases the poppet closed and is overcome at a predetermined coolant pressure to permit the poppet to open as a pressure relief valve.

Abstract: A safety device for an engine cooling system having a heater core circuit for circulating the engine cooling water through the heater core of an automotive air conditioning system, and a radiator circuit for circulating the engine cooling water through a radiator. The safety device comprises a safety valve provided in the heater core circuit and capable of discharging the engine cooling water outside the vehicle when the temperature of the engine cooling water exceeds a predetermined temperature and/or when the pressure of the engine cooling water exceeds a predetermined pressure.

Abstract: Thermal expansion from the heating up of a pressure vessel in the form of elongated cylinder for containing a nuclear reaction is used to produce motion, beginning at a certain limit temperature, which is used to actuate a lever mechanism to open a safety valve which serves also for relief against overpressure. The thermal expansion of the pressure vessel itself may be used as the actuating force or an elongated rod-in-tube differential expansion device located between the pressure vessel and a nearby adjacent wall may be used to actuate the lever mechanism.

Abstract: A temperature sensor/pressure relief valve has a sensing end positioned within the pressure chamber of a sterilizer and an exhaust end positioned outside the pressure chamber. The temperature sensor is cooperatively adapted to a terminal apparatus at the sensing end to form a pressure relief valve.

Abstract: An energy saver automatic temperature responsive vent, for permitting the passage of air from one defined space to another, which includes a frame for mounting over an opening extending from one defined space to another defined space, the frame having a central passage disposed therethrough and a flap movably mounted to the frame, so as to be means, movable from a closed portion substantially blocking the passage to an open portion permitting the flow air therethrough, a temperature drive assembly being provided to open and close the flap in response to changes in temperature. Adjustment means are provided to preclude the flap from closing entirely, if desired. In addition, the vent is configured so that it has a recess disposed therein for accommodating the knob or the like of an adjustment means on a similar vent so that the vents can be nestled together in the most compact space possible as an expedient to shipping.

Abstract: An energy saver automatic temperature responsive vent, for permitting the passage of air from one defined space to another, which includes a frame for mounting over an opening extending from one defined space to another defined space, the frame having a central passage disposed therethrough and a flap movably mounted to the frame, so as to be means, movable from a closed portion substantially blocking the passage to an open portion permitting the flow air therethrough, a temperature drive assembly being provided to open and close the flap in response to changes in temperature. Adjustment means are provided to preclude the flap from closing entirely, if desired. In addition, the vent is configured so that it has a recess disposed therein for accommodating the knob or the like of an adjustment means on a similar vent so that the vents can be nestled together in the most compact space possible as an expedient to shipping.

Abstract: A food storage and reheating receptacle (1) with a lid having heat openable apertures (4). Material of lid is such that cut outs on lid tend to bend or deflect from lid surface upon heating thereby causing ventilation of contents of receptacle.

Abstract: An energy saver automatic temperature responsive vent, for permitting the passage of air from one defined space to another, which includes a frame for mounting over an opening extending from one defined space to another defined space, the frame having a central passage disposed therethrough and a flap movably mounted to the frame, so as to be means, movable from a closed portion substantially blocking the passage to an open portion permitting the flow air therethrough, a temperature drive assembly being provided to open and close the flap in response to changes in temperature. Adjustment means are provided to preclude the flap from closing entirely, if desired. In addition, the vent is configured so that it has a recess disposed therein for accommodating the knob or the like of an adjustment means on a similar vent so that the vents can be nestled together in the most compact space possible as an expedient to shipping.

Abstract: A temperature regulated dual pressure radiator cap for an engine coolant system is disclosed having a temperature actuated valve that operates to normally open a large pressure responsive valve area to the coolant pressure below a predetermined coolant temperature and close communication therewith thereabove while then exposing the coolant pressure to a small pressure responsive valve area whereby the coolant pressure required for blow off is higher at coolant temperatures above such temperature.

Abstract: A pumped oil supply system, for example for lubricating an internal combustion engine incorporates a relief valve the control element of which has superimposed thereon an opening force derived from a temperature responsive element responsive to the temperature of the oil delivered by the pump part of the system. The pump part has separate first and second outlets, the second outlet communicating with the oil gallery of the engine and the first outlet communicating with the second outlet through a variable restrictor. The first outlet has a relief valve with a spring-loaded piston acted on by the delivery pressure in the first outlet, and the piston is connected to a center body constituting the adjustable member of the variable restrictor. The temperature responsive element is disposed in the second outlet and imposes a resilient force on the piston which, with increase of the oil temperature, augments the action thereon of the delivery pressure in the first outlet.

Abstract: A thermal by-pass valve with integral pressure relief including a body having an inlet port and a pair of aligned outlet ports and a T-shaped passage connecting the ports, a temperature sensitive valve element movably mounted in said passage adapted to close one of the outlet ports in one position and the other of the outlet ports in another position, a pressure sensitive valve element in the passage adjacent the first inlet port and contacting the temperature sensitive valve element to close that port when the temperature sensitive valve element is in the one position, and means movably mounting the pressure sensitive valve element to break the contact whenever the pressure exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: A one-shot pressure relief device which can be hermetically sealed comprising a housing with a port fitting for connecting to a pressure zone to be monitored, the fitting having a passage which leads into a central cavity within the housing from the top side. The cavity is divided and sealed into two portions by a thin metallic membrane fixedly mounted adjacent a snap-acting pressure disc member with a central aperture. A hollow puncture member is positioned in the bottom of the housing in axial registry with the center aperture of the snap-acting pressure disc so that upon an over pressure condition in the monitored zone, the disc will snap over center at a predetermined condition allowing the membrane to move likewise piercing itself on the puncture member thereby venting and relieving the over pressure condition.

Abstract: An improved relief valve of the type responsive to a predetermined thermal and/or pressure condition. The valve includes a valve body having an inlet, an outlet, an internal passage interconnecting the two, a valve seat about the passage and an opening coaxial with the valve seat, a poppet valve within the body, including a stem extending towards the opening and having a pressure responsive surface directed toward the inlet side of the valve seat, a closure disposed within the opening and having a central aperture slidably and sealingly receiving the stem, the closure being formed of a thin, relatively ductile material and having an outwardly extending lip frictionally captured by the body about the opening and sealingly engaging the body thereabout, the closure further including an annular convex ridge inwardly of the lip and within the body and a central pedestal directed oppositely of the ridge.

Abstract: A temperature and pressure responsive relief valve assembly preferably used in the cooling system of an internal combustion engine to control the rate of flow of a coolant fluid through the engine, which valve assembly comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid passageway interconnecting the inlet and the outlet and including a valve seat, a pressure responsive diaphragm valve in the passageway and including a peripheral edge fixed to the housing and an annular combination valve member and valve seat defining an opening and forming a portion of the passageway and movable relative to the valve seat and movable toward the outlet in response to fluid pressure the inlet, a thermostat mounted in the passageway and including a valve member movable in response to operation of the thermostat, and a spring in the passageway for biasing the combination valve member and valve seat into a seated position on the valve seat and on the valve member, and a second spring for biasing the valve member into a