Abstract: The invention relates to the metering of fluids at low flow rates. More particularly, the invention provides a flow regulator for flows as low as about ½ ml per hour, provided with locking means for any set value within its range. The flow regulator comprises: an inner non-revolving core element, an outer housing, having a hollow base section and being revolvably supported co-axially with the core element, first and second chambers disposed between the core element and the outer housing, each chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the first chamber and the inlet of the second chamber being connected by a flow restriction path, a diaphragm separating the two chambers and sealing an inlet to a discharge tube when pressure in the first chamber is higher than pressure in the second chamber, and a circular spring placed in the secondary chamber below the diaphragm and around the discharge tube.

Abstract: Metering device in particular for metering an additive in the field of oil exploration with a metering element adjustable by an adjusting means. To improve such a metering device in that already with minimal movement of the adjusting means in a constructive simple way a particular amount of additive is added to raw material and also to quickly interrupt the metering, the metering element comprises a metering gap and a valve means arranged behind the metering gap downstream in fluids moving direction.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a dirty service valve including an axial trim which, as a result of its structural attributes and extended stroke length, provides increased Cv capacity relative to valve plug size in comparison to existing prior art designs. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the axial trim integrated into the valve of the present invention is configured to provide a linear flow characteristic. In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the axial trim may be configured to provide a non-linear flow characteristic which, coupled with the extended stroke length thereof, provides improved flow control in addition to increased Cv capacity. The axial trim possessing the above-described structural and functional attributes may also be integrated into an axial body or housing, thus making the use of rotary actuators in conjunction with the axial trim more feasible.

Abstract: A three-way valve body comprises a throat defining a generally cylindrical throat cavity. At least one flow diverter is carried by the valve body and extends into the throat cavity. The flow diverter advantageously interrupts any circulatory fluid flow within the throat cavity, thereby increasing the efficiency at which fluid flows through the valve body. In one embodiment, the at least one flow diverter can comprise one or more ribs integrally formed with the valve body and disposed parallel to a central axis of the throat cavity.

Abstract: A media control valve includes a valve body having a media inlet and a media outlet with the valve body being adapted to be mounted on a flow device for providing communication between the media outlet and the flow device. A pressure balance flow line is provided in communication with the valve body and also with the flow device at a point upstream of the media outlet for balancing the pressure in the valve. A check valve may be included in the balance flow line for assuring that flow generally flows from the flow device to the valve body. A cleanout port may be provided for permitting clean out of the valve without disassembly when not in use.

Abstract: A control valve assembly for spray guns comprises a flexible valve having a water-sealing portion defined by a support surface and an abutment surface conjoined to a pivoting rod via a water-stop surface disposed there-between. A water-pressure adjusting valve includes a pressure-relief section having a flow orifice to mount to a valve shaft of a pressure valve and match to the pivoting rod and the abutment surface of the flexible valve thereby. The pressure-relief section, precisely situated between a stop seat of a spray gun body and a valve seat, has a watertight ring fixed at one side to closely abut against the stop seat. A support section, extending at the other side of the water-pressure adjusting valve, has a pivoting hole defining the end portion opposite to the flow orifice thereof. Besides, the pressure valve has a positioning ring mounted to the predetermined position of the valve shaft thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a valve comprising a valve member (72) that is guided so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis (73) thereof, extends into a valve pressure chamber (77), and is provided with a sealing surface (81) on a face which runs perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (73) thereof inside the valve pressure chamber (77). Said sealing surface (81) of the valve member (72) cooperates with a valve seat (79) that runs perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (73) thereof so as to at least largely close an opening (78) which is surrounded by the valve seat (79) relative to the valve pressure chamber (77). A connection (64) to a low-pressure area lies immediately next to said opening (78).

Abstract: A butterfly valve having a pair of disk tails provided at the back of a valve body in the rotation direction in an opening operation, a water flow hole formed in each disk tails, and a steady region found in relationship between loss factor and opening degree of the valve body where the loss factor becomes substantially constant with a change in opening degree of the valve body when water is filled from the water flow hole. Water filling velocity in an upstream pipe of the butterfly valve from the water flow hole, and pressure head upstream of the butterfly valve are set. Optimal value of the loss factor is determined based on the set water filling velocity and pressure head, and a total opening area of the water flow holes is set so that the loss factor equals the optimal value in the steady region.

Abstract: The components used in this invention has never been utilized in this special type of arrangement ever before. This new “Noise Reducing Valve for Toilet Systems” does not exist and cannot be found anywhere. Once available to the public it will be very useful and will help many light sleeper to have a better change of getting a good sleep at night, as they will not have to listen to loud toilet noises at night, on whenever they take a sleep.

Abstract: A ball valve (10), in particular for controlling the amount of medium supplied to a heating or cooling system, is adapted such that the characteristic of the valve may be determined so that it may be adapted to its use in the heating or cooling system. The ball valve consists of a housing having a ball valve body (4) which is rotatable in two cups (3, 5) of a corresponding ball shape. An insert (7) is arranged at the discharge side of the housing, said insert having a concave ball face which corresponds to that of the ball valve, and which is provided with a slot or recess (10) which, together with the through bore of the ball, defines the outlet opening of the valve. A desired characteristic of the valve may be provided by imparting a suitable shape to the slot (10). The insert is fixed in a holder (6) in the valve housing by means of axially extending teeth (13) in the face of the housing which receives the insert.

Abstract: Inside a cartridge-type cylindrical casing (40), a meter-out inlet (43), a valve chamber (44), a rod chamber (46), and a meter-out outlet (47) are formed in that order. The rod chamber (46) and the valve chamber (44) are arranged substantially concentrically, and a check valve seat (53) is provided on an inner peripheral surface of a peripheral wall (44a) of the valve chamber (44). A check ball (52) inserted in the valve chamber (44) is urged toward the check valve seat (53) by a spring (54). A throttle valve seat (59) is provided on a leading end portion of an adjusting rod (45) screwed in the rod chamber (46), and a throttle gap (G) is formed between the throttle valve seat (59) and the check ball (52).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-return valve that can be configured for use anywhere along a molding material flow path in a molding system. The non-return valve of the present invention includes an improved means to restrict the backflow of melt therethrough during injection. In particular, a spigot-seal is configurable, during injection, between overlapping, closely-spaced, and mutually parallel complementary male and female spigot portions that are configured between complementary valve members. The spigot-seal advantageously maintains an effective backflow restriction even in the eventuality of transient movement between the spigot portions during injection. Preferably, the non-return valve of the present invention is also configured to include a means for mutually aligning and/or guiding the complementary valve components that ensures a proper alignment between the complementary spigot portions, and may also serve to improve the function and longevity of a face-seal, when present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed-air needle valve for controlling an air flow for driving engine simulators in aircraft models for wind tunnel experiments, the needle valve including: a housing having a front face and a rear face; a control rod which is held in the rear face of the housing such that it can move longitudinally; an air inlet, which is arranged in a side face of the housing; an air outlet which is arranged in the area of a front face of the housing; a Venturi insert upstream of the air outlet; and a needle which is arranged at a first end of the control rod and by means of which an annular gap between the needle and the Venturi insert can be continuously varied by longitudinal movement of the control rod in order to control the air flow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve with high flow resolution within a flow range, which valve comprises a valve housing and a valve plug, whereby the valve plug comprises a cavity and a flow regulating slit which in cooperation with the valve housing forms a flow passage. On the shell surface of the valve plug, when the valve is in a fully open position, there is an area which, relative to the outlet of the valve housing, is situated on the other side of the axis of rotation of the valve plug, which area is free from the cavity.

Abstract: A control valve assembly structure for spray guns comprises a pistol body made up of water inlet and outlet conduits in fluid communication with a valve chamber having a control valve assembly mounted therein wherein the water inlet and outlet conduits and the valve chamber are respectively equipped with a first aperture, a second aperture, and a third aperture having a narrowed opening to form a stop seat for the abutting location of an end cover. The end cover has a receiving section and an actuating groove disposed therein for the accommodation of a valve seat and a spring element respectively, permitting a valve sleeve and a plunger flexibly pushed by the spring element to abut tight against a flexible valve whose water-sealing portion is stretched to tightly seal off the third aperture thereby, facilitating an even application of force thereon as well as an easier and economical processing thereof.

Abstract: A combined valve-regulator apparatus, for safely regulating the flow of combustible gases such as oxygen. A compressible o-ring is used to provide controllable sealed seating of the valve and regulator during operation. A system is provided in the valve-regulator apparatus for venting the o-ring seat elements, to minimize undesirable ballooning or extrusion otherwise resulting from dynamic pressures and changing forces due to rapid gas flows through the regulator.

Abstract: A pressure reducing valve assembly for a high pressure oil well comprised of a hollow housing and a metering assembly disposed within such housing, such metering assembly comprising an entry liner having an entry bore, an exit liner having an exit bore, and a rotatable metering cam comprising at least one metering port that connects the entry bore to the exit bore. The metering port forms adjustable orifices with the entry bore and the exit bore, and effects the reduction of pressure within the metering assembly, thereby providing a variable choke of the fluid flow therein. The metering port is adjustable, and preferably replaceable with at least a second metering port by with a simple rotation of the metering cam.

Abstract: The device described herein is a valve suitable for the control or shut-off of fluid flow in a piping system. It comprises a valve housing having inlet and outlet ports and a cylindrical bore whose axis is slanted at about 90 degrees in relation to the axis connecting said inlet port. A ball or closure member being slidingly arranged within said cylindrical bore and being capable of making tight contact with a fixed or flexible seating surface and wherein said cylindrical bore has one or more radially outwardly protruding flutes or grooves providing a fluid path around said ball or closure member. Additional means to allow for the ball or closure member to connect to a conventional actuating device having linear output motion.

Abstract: The gas flow regulating valve (1) is adapted to one cooking burner amongst the several on a cooking hob. The regulating valve member (7) is cylindrical-shaped and coupled to a step motor “M”, which controls the axial displacement “X” thereof through a fixed closure member (8), over successive positions (P0–P6) effecting the regulation of an outlet gas flow “Q” between the OFF and a minimum flow Qmin. The regulating member (7) is provided with at least one elongated superficial recess (9,9?) communicating the inlet side (3a) with the outlet side (3b) of the gas chamber, a regulating surface opening (9,11) provided with a surface groove (11) adjacent to said superficial recess (9) towards the outlet side (3b), in the form of a variable passage area (A,H) for the regulation of a intermediate flow Qgra, and at least one gas through-flow conduit (12) in permanent communication with the outlet side (3b) for a calibrated flow Qmin.

Abstract: A flow measuring valve device (1) for fluid, the flow measuring valve (1) comprising a first restriction (48) and a second restriction (76) connected in series with the first restriction (48), the flow rates of said restrictions (48, 76) being unequally dependent on the viscosity of the fluid, and a method for determining the viscosity of the fluid by means of the device.

Abstract: A valve has a valve needle for feeding a medium into a receptacle, a valve chamber, and a valve seat. The end face of the valve needle when the valve is closed as well as the valve chamber essentially closing off flush with an inner surface of the receptacle. The end face-side of the valve needle is shaped as a cone whose largest diameter occurs on the face of the valve needle. The valve is particularly suitable for refrigerating and freezing liquid, viscous and pellet-type products, particularly of food products or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Fluid control apparatus and method of controlling fluid flow. The fluid control apparatus comprises an elongate tube having a first flow opening at an end of the tube and at least one second flow opening along the length of the tube, and a sleeve arranged to slide along said tube during fluid-flow conditions. A gap is present between the tube and the sleeve to allow some fluid to pass through the gap to displace the sleeve from the tube and to allow some flow even when in a fully closed condition. A sleeve positioning device is arranged to adjust the position of the sleeve and thereby control the fluid-flow.

Abstract: A valve apparatus, and combined valve-regulator apparatus, for safely regulating the flow of combustible gases such as oxygen.

Abstract: A distribution valve having a flowmeter for use in a flow pipe of a hot water heating circuit. The distribution valve has a branch line and an adjusting and measuring unit for adjusting and displaying the flow rate through the branch line with the elements being screwed into opposing threaded holes of the distribution line. The valve gap determines the flow rate through the branch line formed between a closing body and a valve seat body with the valve seat body being configured from a fixed housing section of the adjusting and measuring unit. The flow is measured with an inflow member that is displaced by fluidic forces against a spring force in a flow canal.

Abstract: A balanced plug valve having substantially reduced shut-off force requirements due to an integral dual seating arrangement of the valve plug within a valve housing having slanted inlet and outlet ports and wherein the inlet port forms an elliptical opening for fluid control which is selectively exposed by a cylindrical portion of a sliding valve plug.

Abstract: A replaceable valve seat ring for a valve assembly has an annular ring body and an open flow passage extending through the ring body. A seating surface is provided on the ring body adjacent one end of the flow passage. A tool accepting region of the flow passage is formed concentric with and at least partially along the flow passage. The tool accepting region is adapted to receive a standard tool head therein for installing and removing the valve seat ring.

Abstract: An air pressure and flow regulating valve for pneumatic tool mainly includes a valve body, a pressure regulator and a flow regulator connected to one side and a top, respectively, of the valve body, and an air inlet connector provided at a bottom of the valve body. By rotating a first turning knob provided on the pressure regulator, a narrow passage is produced in the valve body between the air inlet connector and the flow regulator, so that a pressure of air supplied into the pneumatic tool via the flow regulator is controllable via the size of the narrow passage. By rotating a second turning knob mounted around the flow regulator to fully open, partially shield, or fully close an outer air passage hole provided on the flow regulator, speed and flow of air supplied into the pneumatic tool can be changed under control.

Abstract: A mechanism for controlling forces in a valve assembly such as flow induced forces. The valve assembly comprises a valve body defining first and second flow passages. A valve is movable in the valve body along an axis to control fluid flow between the first and the second flow passages. The valve has first and second control edges that are relatively spaced axially and radially such that the valve includes a radially extending surface between the first and second control edges. First and second restrictions are formed between the first and second control edges and the valve body, respectively. The first and second restrictions form a intermediate pressure region such that when the first and second flow passages are at different fluid pressures with fluid flowing past the valve, the intermediate region acts on the radially extend surface of the valve.

Abstract: There is described a pressure regulating valve for a refrigerating plant, having a slider member that can be moved relative to a guide by means of a drive device, with variable throttle resistance being created between the guide and the slider member. The purpose of such a valve is to be able to control refrigerant over a relatively large throughput range, and the valve should be able to be manufactured inexpensively. For that purpose, the slider member and the guide co-operate in two sections of their movement relative to one another according to different valve principles.

Abstract: A rotary two-way servovalve provides a continuously variable orifice size in response to an input rotation while minimizing actuation torque. The valve is comprised of a cylindrical spool which is fitted to and rotates within a bore in a body. Fluid is fed into an axial hole in the spool through an inlet groove and cross holes and is metered out through one of a pair of diametrically opposed metering slots depending upon the angle of rotation. The second slot is provided to balance the pressure forces on the spool. Other features are a pivot which provides the axial location of the spool in the body while also sealing the spool, and a drain hole to prevent pressure from moving the spool axially. The valve is intended to be driven by an electrical rotary actuator such as a step motor, servo motor, or a limited angle torque motor.

Abstract: A non-destructive media flow control valve (10) for regulating the consumption rate of non-destructive media in a coating removal environment wherein, the flow control valve (10) has a valve housing (20) having a longitudinal bore (21) the intermediate portion of which is enlarged to define a valve chamber (23) dimensioned to slidably receive a valve body (51) provided with a plurality of fluted grooves (54); wherein, the position of the fluted grooves relative to one end of the valve chamber (23) regulates the consumption rate of the non-destructive media flow (120) from a high pressure air hose (100) through the valve chamber (23) past the valve body (51) and the fluted grooves (54) and out a nozzle (40).

Abstract: A spool valve includes a sleeve and a spool. The sleeve has a first communicating hole opening into the cylinder bore and a second communicating hole opening into the cylinder bore and separated from the first communicating hole in the axial direction of the cylinder bore. The spool is fluidtightly accommodated in the cylinder bore to slide and has one end portion which opens and closes the first communicating hole upon sliding operation thereof and the another end portion which opens and closes the second communicating hole upon sliding operation thereof. At least one of the end portions has an end surface extending from the outer circumference approximately at a right angle to the spool axis and an inclined surface which progressively decreases a diameter of the spool from the end surface.

Abstract: A valve assembly has a valve body having an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway. A flow orifice is disposed within valve body and provides flow communication between the inlet passageway and outlet passageway. A valve seat cooperates with the flow orifice and a variable port valve plug to open and close the valve. The valve plug has a plug body with a conically-shaped smooth tapered wall, a proximal end, and a domed distal end surface that smoothly transitions into the tapered wall. The valve plug is movable between an open position out of contact with the valve seat and a closed position borne against the valve seat. A maximum open position of the valve plug relative to the valve seat can be selectively changed to vary flow characteristics through the valve assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus and a process for separating impurities from a suspension in a flotation cell, including an aeration device for aerating a liquid with a gas until the liquid is saturated. An expansion device expands the liquid saturated with gas to form gas bubbles in the liquid. An addition device adds the liquid containing gas bubbles to the suspension in the flotation cell.

Abstract: Valve for variable flows, comprising a tube (11, 12) with an input opening (15) and an output opening (17), a flow reducing device (18) having a damper surface (19) facing said output opening (17) for regulation of the air flow through said tube (11, 12), and an actuator for variable setting of the distance between the damper surface of the flow reducing device and said output end (17). The tube (11, 12) has an outer damper flange (30) projecting at said output end (17), which damper flange (30) has a flange surface (31) which extends between the edge (32) of the output opening (17) of the tube (11, 12) and the outer edge (33) of the damper flange (30), wherein an extended flow distance having a given height (y) is formed said flange surface (31) and said damper surface (19).

Abstract: A valve apparatus, and combined valve-regulator apparatus, for safely regulating the flow of combustible gases such as oxygen.

Abstract: A mechanism for controlling forces in a valve assembly such as flow induced forces. The valve assembly comprises a valve body defining first and second flow passages. A valve is movable in the valve body along an axis to control fluid flow between the first and the second flow passages. The valve has first and second control edges that are relatively spaced axially and radially such that the valve includes a radially extending surface between the first and second control edges. First and second restrictions are formed between the first and second control edges and the valve body, respectively. The first and second restrictions form a intermediate pressure region such that when the first and second flow passages are at different fluid pressures with fluid flowing past the valve, the intermediate region acts on the radially extending surface of the valve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valve comprising a conduit, characterized by a longitudinal axis, and a piston disposed within the conduit. The piston is characterized by a longitudinal axis and includes a pilot tip characterized by an operative surface configured to facilitate application of a net force transverse to the longitudinal axis of the piston by gaseous fluid flowing across the operative surface, and thereby bias or urge the piston in a radial or lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the conduit. Fluid flowing across the operative surface is characterized by a flow field, and wherein the operative surface is configured to change the directional component of the flow field, such that the directional component of the flow field changes from a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the conduit to a direction which is angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of the conduit.

Abstract: A method of abrading a portion of a silicon substrate includes fluidizing abrasive particulate material with a first gas within a storage container, combining the gas fluidized abrasive particulate material with a stream of a second gas to provide a stream of the gas fluidized abrasive particulate material, and directing the stream of the gas fluidized abrasive particulate material at the silicon substrate to abrade the portion of the silicon substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming an ink fill slot in a silicon substrate of an ink-jet printhead includes fluidizing abrasive particulate material with a first gas within a storage container, combining the gas fluidized abrasive particulate material with a stream of a second gas to provide a stream of the gas fluidized abrasive particulate material, and directing the stream of the gas fluidized abrasive particulate material at the silicon substrate to form the ink fill slot in the silicon substrate.

Abstract: A vacuum control valve comprises a valve chamber with a valve opening which has a portion with a cylindrical inside wall on which an elastic sealing washer is provided. A closing body is included which comprises a cylindrical portion with a first end and a second end, adjoined by a portion of the closing body that widens into a cone, wherein at least one groove is present in the cylindrical portion of the closing body which extends to the first end of the cylindrical portion and which either widens along its extent to the first end, or deepens, or widens as well as deepens.

Abstract: A valve apparatus especially well-suited for use in gaseous oxygen delivery systems. A valve apparatus is provided that substantially reduces the risk of fire in high-pressure oxygen systems. The apparatus is particularly well-suited for use as a plug valve on ordinary cylinder containers, but may be beneficially used in any pressurized gas system, particularly oxygen systems such as those encountered in many industrial facilities. The wetted portion of the valve is isolated from threaded portions to prevent particulate contamination of the gas stream. The valve seat is located to protect it from direct impact of high-velocity gas streams. The inventive valve, and its associated inventive check-filter and excess-flow prevention features, reduces the potential for hazardous combustion at valve points within oxygen delivery systems.

Abstract: A safety valve limits but does not curtail flow of fluid from a source through the body of the safety valve upon release of a handle. A pivotable vane disposed within the body is urged to pivot from a first state not restricting fluid flow to a second state restricting fluid flow in response to the force of the fluid flow. A shaft supporting the vane is connected to the handle. Retaining the handle in a position commensurate with the first state of the vane will permit fluid flow through the safety valve, which fluid flow will become limited upon release of the handle due to a change in state of the vane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable flow regulator adopted to provide accurate flow rates at low flow and ultra low flow rates. The regulator comprises a wide-range flow regulator for low fluids flow, comprising a housing divided into a first and second chambers by means of an elastic diaphragm. The chamber is provided with a fluid inlet and an outlet connected to a labyrinth path.

Abstract: This flow control valve (10) may be used in refrigeration systems (200) as an expansion valve or as a hot gas by-pass valve. The valve (10) includes a body (16) having an inlet (34), an outlet (36), a communicating passage between the inlet (34) and outlet (36), the passage having a valve seat (30). The valve includes a piston chamber (22) and a piston (12) mounted in the piston chamber for movement toward and away from the valve seat. The piston (12) includes an equalization passage (60), extending between an upper port (66) communicating with the piston chamber (22), and a lower port (64). In the open position, piston modulation relative to the valve seat (30) creates a variable zone of low pressure in the area between the valve seat (30) and the piston nose piece (42), which is lower than inlet pressure. The lower piston port (64), which is laterally disposed, communicates with the lower pressure zone to control the resultant force on the piston (12).

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a valve body having a fluid passageway, a cage mounted in the fluid passageway and a valve plug assembly including a valve plug. The cage has a cage bore and defines one or more windows, a valve seat located below the windows and a flow control portion of the cage bore located between the valve seat and the windows. The flow control portion has an interior contour that varies in dimension as a function of distance from the valve seat. The flow control portion provides precise control in low flow conditions. The cage may further define a sealing lip located above the windows. The valve plug assembly may include a deformable sealing ring for engaging the sealing lip when the valve plug is in a closed position. The deformable sealing ring permits valve plug travel that is substantially free of sliding seal friction.

Abstract: A vacuum control valve comprises a valve chamber with a valve opening which has a portion with a cylindrical inside wall on which an elastic sealing washer is provided. A closing body is included which comprises a cylindrical portion with a first end and a second end, adjoined by a portion of the closing body that widens into a cone, wherein at least one groove is present in the cylindrical portion of the closing body which extends to the first end of the cylindrical portion and which either widens along its extent to the first end, or deepens, or widens as well as deepens.

Abstract: A mechanism for controlling forces in a valve assembly such as flow induced forces. The valve assembly comprises a valve body defining first and second flow passages. A valve is movable in the valve body along an axis to control fluid flow between the first and the second flow passages. The valve has first and second control edges that are relatively spaced axially and radially such that the valve includes a radially extending surface between the first and second control edges. First and second restrictions are formed between the first and second control edges and the valve body, respectively. The first and second restrictions form a intermediate pressure region such that when the first and second flow passages are at different fluid pressures with fluid flowing past the valve, the intermediate region acts on the radially extending surface of the valve.

Abstract: In order to eliminate a difference in ESD resistance caused by the polarities of excessive voltages applied to an external terminal and enhance the ESD resistance of a semiconductor integrated circuit device to both positive and negative overvoltages, a protection element having a thyristor structure, for protecting an internal circuit from the positive overvoltage and a protection element made up of a diode D1 for protecting the internal circuit from the negative overvoltage are provided between the external terminal and a ground potential.

Abstract: A flush valve (2) includes a body (4) having a remotely actuated element (14) between an inlet (22) and an outlet (24) of the valve. A rotatable grate (8) having angled vanes (10) is positioned at the outlet whereby the direction of fluid flow can be selected. The grate is preferably manually rotatable to provide manual selection pf the direction of fluid flow.