Abstract: A faucet having a clamping mechanism having a guide and clamping arms retained by a detent in contracted position when in disengaged position for placing the faucet on a support wall with the clamping mechanism extending through an opening in the support wall. On connecting the water supply to the faucet valves, the water under pressure operates a hydraulic motor to automatically move the clamping arms toward engaged position to release the detent so a spring will expand the clamping arms to expanded position to engage the clamping side of the support wall in engaged position.

Abstract: A pneumatic valve uses a body made of a synthetic material with a plurality of internal fluid ducts opening onto a face of the body via respective orifices. A metal plate is arranged in contact with the aforesaid face and is provided with sockets aligned with respective ones of the duct orifices and each containing a tapped hole capable of receiving a threaded connecting pipe. Resilient O-rings are used to provide a fluid-tight seal between the sockets and the ducts.

Abstract: A diesel engine fuel supply system having an injector pump, a fuel tank, a fuel inlet conduit between the fuel tank and the injector pump and a fuel return conduit between the injector pump and the fuel tank, a venting fuel valve including a valve body, an adapter for mounting the valve body on the injector pump, a fuel inlet on the valve body for receiving the fuel inlet conduit, a fuel outlet on the valve body for transmitting fuel to the injector pump, a vent in the valve body in communication with the atmosphere, a valve spool in the valve body movable to a first position for effecting communication between the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet to supply fuel to the injector pump while preventing venting of the fuel outlet to the atmosphere through the venting means, and the valve spool being movable to a second position for preventing communication between the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet and for effecting communication between the injector pump and the atmosphere to thereby vent the injector pump and pre

Abstract: A fluid check valve having a cylindrical tubular body member which is symmetrical and is adapted to receive a pair of opposed head members which have suitable coupling ends formed thereon. The head members may be threaded on to the body or secured to the body with pins that prevent transmission of uncoupling torque to head retaining nuts engaged with the body. A valve closure disc is mounted on a removable support ring retained in a counterbore formed in the valve body by one of the head members. A valve seat surface may be integrally formed on a transverse face of one or both of the head members or may be provided as a separate seat insert threadedly mounted on the head members. The head members may be interchanged to accommodate particular coupling arrangements. The seat surface on the downstream head member is protected by a removable wear ring, or a removable wear ring insert is mounted in the head member in place of the seat insert.

Abstract: Snap-in tire valve includes rigid base larger than the rim hole opening so that the valve cannot be extruded therethrough. Valve is held in place by spring clip surrounding the valve stem.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated water control valve incorporates a molded plastic valve body which includes an inlet portion defining an inlet chamber and having a plurality of parallel spaced holes for receiving a set of screws. A drawn sheet metal tubular fitting includes a circular flange portion which is connected to a generally cylindrical internally threaded coupling portion by a polyagonal or hexagonal portion. A generally rectangular retaining bracket includes a skirt portion which surrounds the inlet portion of the valve body and is secured by the screws to the valve body. The bracket also includes a tubular socket portion which closely surrounds and mates with polyagonal portion of the fitting to prevent relative rotation.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated water control valve incorporates a molded plastic valve body which includes an inlet portion defining an inlet chamber and having a plurality of parallel spaced holes for receiving a set of screws. A drawn sheet metal tubular fitting has a tubular threaded portion integrally connected to a radial flange portion. In one embodiment, the flange portion corresponds generally to the shape of the inlet portion and has corresponding holes for receiving the screws. The screws also extend through corresponding holes within a support bracket which, in one embodiment, has an opening for receiving the tubular portion of the fitting so that torque applied to the fitting is transferred through the screws to the support bracket. In another embodiment, the drawn sheet metal fitting has a circular flange portion with pressed-in flat surfaces which engage mating flat surfaces defining the opening within the support bracket.

Abstract: Fluid valves for use in internal combustion engines incorporate both plastic and metal housings which are joined at the inlet end to a metallic adapter by means of staking portions of the adapter over the exterior of the valve inlet housing tube. Valves having this type of connection are prone to failure caused by abuse encountered during valve installation and engine maintenance. In the present invention a fluid valve (10) is provided having superior strength at the junction between a plastic inlet (34) and a threaded metallic engine block adapter (14). A portion of the adapter extends into the inlet end of the housing and has a circumferential rib (48) having an outer knurled surface (50) located intermediate and adjacent to a pair of grooves (52, 54). By heating the knurled rib (48), the plastic material of the hollow inlet portion of the valve housing flows into and conforms with the grooves and the knurled rib thereby providing a rigid connection between the valve housing and the adapter.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated water control valve incorporates a molded plastic valve body which includes an inlet portion defining an inlet chamber and having a plurality of parallel spaced holes for receiving a set of screws. A drawn sheet metal tubular fitting has a tapering tubular threaded portion integrally connected to a radial flange portion. In one embodiment, the flange portion corresponds generally to the shape of the inlet portion and has corresponding holes for receiving the screws. The screws also extend through corresponding holes within a support bracket which, in one embodiment, has an opening for receiving the tubular portion of the fitting so that torque applied to the fitting is transferred through the screws to the support bracket. In another embodiment, the drawn sheet metal fitting has a circular flange portion with pressed in flat surfaces which engage mating flat surfaces defining the opening within the support bracket.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated water control valve incorporates a molded plastic valve body which includes an inlet portion defining an inlet chamber and having a plurality of parallel spaced holes for receiving a set of screws. A drawn sheet metal tubular fitting has a tapering tubular threaded portion integrally connected to a radial flange portion. The flange portion corresponds generally to the shape of the inlet portion and has corresponding holes for receiving the screws. The screws also extend through corresponding holes within a support bracket which has an opening for receiving the tubular portion of the fitting so that torque applied to the fitting is transferred through the screws to the support bracket.

Abstract: Improved apparatus for use in distributing anhydrous ammonia for agricultural applications, including a compact, convenient assembly combining in a single portable unit a flow meter, a control valve, a rotary fluid motor, an ammonia input, and means for mounting the assembly on any available application implement for connection to the ammonia source, the ammonia applicators, and the power fluid from a towing tractor.

Abstract: A control valve assembly for an appliance includes a control valve and a swivel garden hose type connector for releasably connecting the fluid inlet of the control valve to external plumbing. The connector is securely and permanently affixed to a mounting bracket which is affixed to the cabinet of the appliance and is adapted for connection to the external plumbing by an internal thread. The integral connection of the connector and mounting bracket isolates the torque generated in securing the external plumbing to the connector and transmits the torque via the mounting bracket to the appliance cabinet. The swivel connector provides for ease in installation and/or replacement of the control valve. A grounding strap connected at one end to the control valve and to a predetermined location of the mounting bracket physically orients the fluid outlet of the control valve to a proper position for connection to a conduit which carries fluid from the control valve to a washing chamber of the appliance.