Abstract: The device comprises a stopper having an operating head (10), an intermediate portion (12) bearing a sealing ring, and a tail (14) formed with radial ribs which co-operate with slopes in the orifice in which the stopper is to be mounted, a portion (30) of said radial ribs being obliquely oriented so that rotation of the stopper about its axis gives rise to longitudinal translation along said axis. The invention is particularly applicable to devices for bleeding or for emptying the radiators of motor vehicles.

Abstract: An improved valve assembly is provided for dispensing liquid from bulk containers. The valve assembly includes a tubular housing defining a cylindrical chamber open at its ends. The housing is connected with an opening in the liner of the container to afford fluid communication between interior of the liner and the chamber. The valve assembly includes a valve shaft having end portions rotatably connected with the housing and a cylindrical body portion extending transversely across the chamber. The shaft body portion contains a slot extending between the end portions for receiving a generally circular butterfly valve disc. The disc has a maximum diameter corresponding with the diameter of the chamber and a minimum diameter corresponding with the length of the slot. An O-ring is connected with the outer edge of the disc. When the valve shaft is rotated to an open position, the disc is arranged longitudinally of the chamber to permit the flow of liquid from the container through the chamber.

Abstract: A remotely controllable fluid pressure actuated mechanism for controlling the actuation of a sliding gate valve or the like, for use with tank trucks, pipelines, storage tanks or the like, for helping to eliminate the possibility of hazardous spills.

Abstract: Restricting outlet fluid flow from a pressure vessel includes an inlet/outlet member having a passage of predetermined dimension communicating with the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is initially filled with fluid through the passage at a first flow rate. A restrictor is adapted for close receipt in the inlet/outlet member passage and includes an opening having a dimension substantially less than the inlet/outlet member passage. An outer end of the inlet/outlet member is thereafter deformed to retain the restrictor insert within the passage. Fluid flow released from the pressure vessel must exit through the restrictor opening at a second flow rate substantially less than the inlet first flow rate.

Abstract: A protective flange is provided for the protection of a protrusion or valve on the surface of a tank car. The flange has an inner arcuate wall and an outer deflection portion for receiving impacts. The inner wall is annular and spaced from the protrusion to provide for mounting over the protrusion without cutting into the tank car. The outer portion includes longitudinally extending slope portions and vertical side walls welded to the tank car surface. The flange is tapered to deflect impacts received at the sides of the flange. The outer deflection portion and the inner wall define a closed space surrounding the protrusion or valve. Steam connections may be made to the flange to introduce steam into the closed space for heating the valve.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a fluid-containing tank and method of making same are provided wherein such valve assembly has a flow passage therethrough and such flow passage has a central rectilinear flow axis and an inlet and an outlet which have central axes common with such axis. the valve assembly has a device which is operable from the bottom of its tank and is movable between open and closed positions thereof and once moved to its open position enables substantially free unobstructed flow of fluid through the valve assembly parallel to the axis and with minimum pressure drop to thereby enable a maximum rate of fluid transfer through such valve assembly, and the inlet is adapted to provide complete drainage of fluid within the tank.

Abstract: A butterfly valve assembly and method of making the same are provided wherein such valve assembly has a valve body structure and a closure structure and is provided with a new device for locking, in its closed position, a shaft assembly which is used to operate the closure structure. In accordance with another feature of the invention a new butterfly valve and method of making same are provided wherein such butterfly valve has new heat exchange devices comprising same for controlling the temperature thereof.

Abstract: A draincock and drain hole for a motor vehicle radiator have a cooperative relationship that effects sealed closure of the drain hole with an o-ring and both locks the draincock in its closed position and retains same in the drain hole in an open position.

Abstract: A manually actuated fluid flow control valve assembly and method of making same are provided wherein the valve assembly has an associated support structure and has a manually operated handle operatively connected to a closure device for the valve assembly and the handle is manually movable between an open and closed position thereof which define corresponding open and closed positions of the closure device and wherein the valve assembly has a manually releasable means which includes automatic lock means for automatically locking the handle once the handle and its closure device are in a closed position. In accordance with another embodiment of this invention an improved manually operated handle is provided for such valve assembly, and such handle has a weakened portion which assures easy shearing thereof under certain conditions.

Abstract: A portable collapsible tank for storing and insulating hot water or other liquid is contained by an elongate flexible and foldable outer sleeve which defines the outer perimeter of the tank and is formed with sufficient tensile strength to support the tank and stored water. A side wall of insulating material is contained within the sleeve extending around the inside circumference of the sleeve from the top to the bottom of the tank. The outer sleeve and side wall layer overlap and frictionally engage the edge of a floor or base disk of rigid insulating foam material for stability of the tank without tilting and to prevent ballooning of an inner liner from the bottom of the tank. An inner liner of impervious flexible material suitable for contacting hot water, for example, for consumptive use is removeably seated within the side wall and base and extends over the top of the tank.

Abstract: An improved beverage-making device, particularly useful for brewing coffee, provides a safety thermostat arrangement for quickly detecting excessive temperatures of a hot water container generally near a heating element arranged therein. A running thermostat provides a self-supporting sensing tube means in cooperation with a capillary tube and thermostat which detect the mean temperature of the hot water and are responsive to a narrow range of temperature variations within the hot water container. The improvement further includes a tap-off hot water system which provides hot water separately and independently of the brewing water heated in said container. The system is connected upstream of the cold water inlet valve of the device and directs cold water into a water coil means residing within the hot water container. Outlet pipe means convey heated water from the coil to an outlet faucet projecting exteriorly of the device.

Abstract: A ball valve for controlling upstream to downstream fluid flow, for example, from an apertured tank bottom, has a housing body for bolted-on mounting. The housing has a flow passageway therethrough that angles between its upstream and downstream portions and that is controlled by a valve ball rotatably positioned in and sealed-off within its upstream portion. A resilient, L or ladle-shaped annular gasket is positioned upstream at the joint between the valve housing and the tank bottom and in engagement with the ball adjacent an upstream end portion of its open-end flow passage and, in such a manner as to maintain the flow area of such passage.

Abstract: A sleeve-like component 1 is adapted to welded to a plastic bag containing a liquid to be dispensed such as wine or beer. The sleeve has an outer tubular part and an inner tubular part defining an annular space adapted to receive one end of a tube mounted on a tap assembly. The tube on the tap assembly has a peripheral rib which engages a recess formed on the outer tube part of the sleeve thus ensuring that a very good seal is provided and also helping to ensure that the tap will not be separated from the sleeve even if subjected to high pressure from the liquid within the bag which may be a carbonated beverage or a fermenting liquid.

Abstract: A top-operated, outside unloading device for a bottom discharge railway tank car is disclosed. The tank car has an outlet valve in its bottom which is opened and closed by an operating rod connected to the valve and which extends up through the interior of the tank car. The operating rod projects out through the top of the tank car and is rotated by means of a hand wheel. The upper end of the operating rod is sealed with respect to the tank car by compressible packing seals carried by a packing body surrounding the upper end of the operating rod. The packing body has a part-spherical lower end which mates with a seat surrounding the opening in the top of the tank car through which the operating rod extends.

Abstract: A control unit used for antilock brake systems, which comprises a support base having a hydraulic channel, an oil tank, and an electro-magnetic valve provided with openings communicating with the hydraulic channel and the oil tank, the valve being supported on the support base and in turn supporting the oil tank. The control unit is characterized in that a support hole and a connecting wall covering the support hole are formed in the bottom wall of the oil tank, the support hole is oil-tightly fitted around the upper end section of electro-magnetic valve and the connecting wall is connected by a screw to a shaft projected from the upper end face of the electro-magnetic valve, and that in the connecting wall is provided a through hole for communicating the inside of the oil tank to the electro-magnetic valve.

Abstract: A valve comprises a port for the passage of fluid, a plug for interrupting the flow of fluid through the port mechanically biased into a closed position, and means for creating an electrostatic field for causing the plug to move relative to the port so as to open the valve.

Abstract: A collar member disposed about a drain bore in the radiator. A drain cock is received within the collar member and has a portion which enters the drain hose is fixed to a drain bore of the radiator and seals the drain bore when tightened. An axial groove in the drain cock places the interior of the radiator in communication with a chamber within the collar when the drain cock is loosened, so that fluid may be drained from the radiator through the chamber and the drain hose. A hose holder is connected to a fan shroud to hold a portion of the drain hose in place.

Abstract: A self-venting drain valve is disclosed preferably used in connection with tapping accumulated water at the bottom of a fuel/water separator. A valve having a first portion (14) residing at the bottom of a vessel (10) has a main passage (34) and a secondary passage (26), the secondary passage being provided to allow air to enter the container to eliminate a vapor-lock. A second portion (16) of the valve is threaded on the first portion (14) and forms seals (52, 48, 44). When the second portion (16) is unscrewed, the seals are broken in sequence as follows: 48, 52, 44. Accumulated water as well as some fuel will then pass through the same outlet aperture (76) to a collection container held by the operator of the valve.

Abstract: In combination, a pressurized-gas container having a port and a diaphragm valve having a hollow elongated body. A flexible diaphragm is sealingly positioned in the valve. The diaphragm forms a first chamber and a second chamber in the hollow valve. A valve stem is rotatably positioned in the first chamber. A port located in the side of the valve communicates with the second chamber. A short member, affixed in the port, has a central passageway. One end of the short member is adapted to be connected to a source of pressurized gas. A second elongated member, having a central passageway, is positioned in the second chamber of the valve. One end of the elongated member is sealingly affixed to the inside of the wall of the container around the port of the container. One end of the second elongated member forms a valve seat, which is positioned near but not in contact with the diaphragm. A cup member is positioned in the first chamber of the valve.

Abstract: Hose connector adapter apparatus for an evaporative cooler float valve includes an integral ferrule for sealing the float valve to the adapter and an internal hexagonally configured passageway through which the water flows and which passageway receives a hex wrench or the like for securing the adapter to the float valve when there is insufficient external clearance for manually securing the adapter to the float valve. The adapter apparatus is able to be secured to evaporative cooler float in virtually any location on a cooler housing, regardless of the cooler housing configuration either by manually securing the adapter or by using a wrench internally.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated drain valve is interposed in the cleaning fluid path before the spray/rinse outlet. The fluid under pressure activates a piston which operates the drain valve. A precharge reservoir is also interposed in the supply line before the spray rinse outlet to store a measured precharge which drains into the tank after the drain valve has closed. A manual override is provided to open the drain valve in the event of a failure of the hydraulic system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a valve for preventing fuel from flowing from the vent of an automobile fuel tank comprising a valve compartment and a float vertically movable in the valve compartment, said float having a longitudinal hole communicating with vent holes made in the ceiling of the flat body or in the seat of a head fixed to the ceiling of the float body, thereby allowing the vapor of the fuel to ascend through the longitudinal hole of the float body and fill the upper space defined by the inner surface of the valve compartment and the outer surface of the head of the float thus to maintain the same pressure in the upper space as in the fuel tank at all times. Thus, the float can descend immediately when the automobile returns from an inclined position to the horizontal position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus (10) for providing a gaseous pressure pulse. Apparatus (10) includes a container (12) having an exhaust path through ports (30) and (26) of a first valve (20) when a space (32) above a ball closure element (44) is relieved of overambient pressure through ports (82) and (46) of a second valve (22) when space (84) is relieved of overambient pressure by a solenoid valve (72). The first and second valves (20,22) are structured to relieve the overambient pressure on the unsealed sides of the closure elements (44,74) rapidly thereby rapidly opening the exhaust path to create a high volume, low pressure pulse.

Abstract: A butterfly valve assembly and method of making the same are provided wherein such valve assembly has a valve body structure and a closure structure and is provided with an improved device for locking, in its closed position, a shaft assembly which is used to operate the closure structure. In accordance with another feature of the invention an improved butterfly valve and method of making same are provided wherein such butterfly valve has improved heat exchange means disposed in the outer periphery of its valve body structure for controlling the temperature thereof.

Abstract: A valve having at least one passage through the valve body and terminating in a port at one end of the valve body, a stem means extending through the valve body having a stem operating means on one end thereof and having the other end thereof terminating beyond the one end of the valve body and a closure means mounted on the free end of the stem means adapted to be rotated through an arc from a first position removed from the port to a second position adjacent the port, and having a closure element thereon adapted to close the port in the second position, whereby rotation of the stem moves the closure means from a first position, at which the fluid is admitted to the passage through the port, to the second position, at which fluid is prevented from entering the passage through the port.

Abstract: A housing having a longitudinal aperature therethrough, and an exterior surface adapted to be securable to a container. A stem is longitudinally movable within the housing and is cooperatively conformed with the housing such that an annulus exists between a portion of the housing and the stem. The stem includes a plurality of ports allowing fluid communication between the annulus and a longitudinal cavity extending from the top end of the stem. A sealing instrumentality if included proximate a bottom end of the valve to prevent the flow of fluid into the valve annulus when the valve is in a first "closed" position. The stem is adapted to be moved longitudinally within the housing to a second, "open", position wherein the sealing instrumentality is released and fluid may enter the annulus and pass through the ports to exit the valve through the stem cavity.

Abstract: A skid arrangement to protect an appurtenance which extends from the bottom of a railroad tank car. The skid arrangement includes a ramped box-like frame structure which is defined by longitudinal side plates and transverse end plates and diaphragm plates. The upper edges of the end plates and diaphragm plates are welded to a reinforcing pad. A pair of wood blocks are positioned within and secured to the frame structure in contact with the reinforcing pad by stud members extending therethrough and through the side plates. Impact forces which are applied to the skid arrangement are directed by the stud members into the wood blocks and in turn are directed into the reinforcing pad and uniformly distributed over a substantial length of the body of the tank car.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a fluid-containing tank and method of making same are provided wherein such valve assembly is mounted on a saddle fixed to a bottom portion of the tank and such valve assembly comprises a housing structure having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet defined therein, means for mounting the housing structure against the saddle and within the confines of the tank, and a bottom operable valve member carried by the housing structure and adapted to shut off fluid flow between the inlet and outlet, and wherein the inlet and outlet are defined in the housing structure on a common rectilinear flow axis and the valve member has an opening therethrough which is adapted to be aligned between the inlet and outlet to define the open position of the valve assembly.

Abstract: A finger operated drain valve for crankcases, radiators and bilge drains having a slide gate held in the closed position by a locking spring.

Abstract: A slide gate valve assembly is provided wherein resilient means exert positive pressure to force a solid slide gate against the periphery of an aperture to establish a tight seal for retaining dry bulk particulate material in a container. Cam means are provided in the assembly to release the positive pressure on the side gate which may thereupon be removed from the aperture to dump the contents from the container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dust collector (100). Dust collector (100) has a housing (102) separated by partition (130) into inlet chamber (126) and clean air chamber (128). A clean air drum (140) rotatably supports columns of horizontally extending, filter elements (142). A low pressure, high volume pulse apparatus (10) is operable through blowpipe (148) to sequentially provide a low pressure reverse pulse to a column of filter elements (142) thereby separating any dust cake from them and allowing it to fall into conical portion (106) for removal from collector (100) by air lock (108). The motor (158) which rotates blowpipe (148) also disengageably rotates clean air drum (140) and attached filter elements (142) to align a column of filter elements (142) with door assembly (114) for maintenance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for delivering a stream of liquid material under pressure. The apparatus includes a base having a motor mounted thereon. A diaphragm pump is mounted on the base and is connected to the motor by a drive assembly. The diaphragm pump has a reservoir tank connected to it. A circulatory system circulates a pump liquid between the pump and the reservoir tank. An air check valve is connected to the circulatory system to allow air to be introduced into the circulatory system when the liquid material is prevented from being pumped out of the diaphragm pump. A collapsible container support is mounted on the base. A liquid material container is removably mounted in the container support for storing a liquid material prior to delivery to the diaphragm pump.

Abstract: An inexpensive owner installable remotely controlled drain valve for the crankcase of a motor vehicle utilizing a valve having a rotatable stem therein. Rigid extensions with universal joints therebetween are coupled between the valve stem and a locking means located under the hood of the vehicle. Rotation of the free end of the device opening and closing the valve to permit controlled drainage of the crankcase.

Abstract: A slide valve for a container with an upright supply of bulk material has a sealing element with a sealing face, a tubular slider movable relative to an inlet opening between an open position in which it releases an annular gap for passing the bulk material and a closed position in which it closes the annular gap, and a deflecting cone located under the inlet opening, having a base of a diameter exceeding the diameter of the inlet opening, and serving as a guide for the tubular slider, wherein the tubular slider has a lower end face which is closed and an upper edge which abuts against the sealing face in the closed position and is substantially flush with the conical face of the deflecting cone in the open position, and the sealing face is located above the inlet opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to a valve assembly for a pressure-cooker in accordance with the preamble of claim 1.

Abstract: Mobile tanks, such as the tanks of railway tank cars and the tanks of automotive tank trucks, often have bottom discontinuities susceptible in an accident to impact damage that could permit release of harmful tank contents. Such bottom discontinuities, by way of example, are downwardly projecting parts from bottom outlet valves, washouts, blind flange closures and sumps.

Abstract: A plug valve for controlling discharge of a fluid tank has an upper surface continuously subjected to the weight and pressure of the tank's contents. Pressure applied to this upper surface is transmitted through the valve to assist sealing with a member subjacent to the valve's plug.

Abstract: A discharge control for a storage tank for liquid, such as a gasoline transport tank, with the tank having an outlet port with the control comprising an emergency valve associated with the port, with such emergency valve normally being biased to a closed position, whereby discharge from the tank is prevented. Enclosed or protected valve operating means coacts with the emergency valve and is responsive to air pressure, for overcoming the normal valve closing bias of the emergency valve, wth the valve operating means including a crank comprising an operating lever with a crank case in which the lever is disposed, and with an air operated reciprocal motor unit secured to the crank case for coaction with the lever of the crank upon application of pressurized air to the motor unit, to cause the crank to move the emergency valve to open position. The valve operating means is able to be operated manually in the event of failure of the pressurized air supply.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system drain valve comprises a housing (1-4), a solenoid therein and a valve element (15) movable between two seats (12, 13) in the valve.A neck (4), which is a part of the housing, is conditionally rotatable relative to the remainder of the housing and has a ventilating channel (20) leading to the atmosphere if not covered by a sealing ring (18).

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an operating rod attached to a bottom outlet valve passes through a nozzle assembly connected to the tank top. The nozzle assembly includes a hollow cylindrical housing for the operating rod and means to seal the operating rod relative to the tank. The nozzle assembly further includes a sleeve made of a material having a coefficient of friction with metal, particularly steel. The material has sufficient shear strength to withstand loads applied by rotation of the operating rod to the nozzle assembly, and sufficient strength in compression to react bending moments applied to the nozzle assembly resulting from misalignment of the lading valve relative to the nozzle assembly. Preferably also the material is self lubricating to avoid potential failure of the material in the event the assembly is not regularly lubricated.

Abstract: A stuffing box for use in a control for an emergency valve for controlling discharge from a liquid storage tank, such as a gasoline storage tank, with the tank having an outlet port with a conduit member coacting with the port in depending relation therefrom. The stuffing box is adapted to be mounted on the conduit member and to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof. The stuffing box comprises a barrel member defining a passageway open at opposite ends. A crank including a shaft rotatably disposed in the passageway of the barrel member is mounted on the barrel member. Sealing means coacts between the shaft and the barrel member for sealing the shaft against leakage of liquid from the conduit lengthwise of the barrel member, and a releasable non-threaded detent is disposed generally adjacent the exterior end of the barrel member for locating and maintaining the shaft relative to the barrel member lengthwise thereof.

Abstract: A tap comprising a tubular body open at one end and closed at the other end by a flexible resilient diaphragm. The diaphragm is connected to a valve element arranged to close a valve seat at said one end of the body. The body of the tap is made of a material of lower permeability than that of the diaphragm, and the diaphragm is closed to the atmosphere by a cap or a coating. The edge of the valve element is flush with said one end of the body.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a drain construction for a radiator (10) and is built generally as follows. A header (12) includes a drain area (16) which is used to drain fluid from the interior of the header when so desired. The drain area includes a first annular pipe (24) extending into the interior fluid handling portion (20) of the header as well as a larger diameter second annular pipe (30) extending outwardly from the header. The two annular pipes are plugged by a plug (40) which has a lower portion (42) and an upper portion (44). Passageways (56, 58) are provided through the plug in order to facilitate draining of the header. When the plug is rotated to its proper position with the passageways in alignment with a passageway (38) of a third annular pipe (36), fluid may be drained from the radiator. When these passageways are not aligned, fluid is contained within the header.

Abstract: The safety device includes a self-closing cylindrical gate which, in closed position, blocks the hydraulic conduit surrounding the hydraulic turbomachine; the gate is housed, in the open position, in a chamber including two components near the hydraulic conduit defining wth the gate two orifices situated upstream and downstream with respect to the gate; pressure on top of the gate takes an intermediate value between the upstream and downstream pressures, and is determined by the ratio of the product of the discharge coefficient with the passage cross-section upstream orifice over the product of the discharge coefficient with the passage cross-section downstream orifice, so that a pressure is exerted on the upper edge of the gate, resulting in a force which tends to move the gate to close the hydraulic conduit.

Abstract: To provide a railway tank car mounting flange which does not extend more than one (1) inch below the tank bottom, fixed stops to prevent rotation of the valve closure during movement between open and closed positions, and fixed stops which determine the amount of travel of the valve closure between open and closed positions are located within the tank. The valve closure is provided with outwardly extending stops which engage the fixed stops within the tank. Preferably the fixed stops extend inwardly and upwardly from the mounting flange. Preferably the valve closure is bench assembled onto a removable valve seat and is installed into the tank from the bottom, avoiding the need for a workman to be located within the tank during installation.

Abstract: At least one ball valve segment is located within a partial valve cage mounted within a tank. The cage is integral with a valve housing removably mounted within a tank mounting flange. The housing includes an inclined sealing surface which the ball valve segment engages in closed position. A lading outlet chamber is located below the inclined sealing surface. An operating shaft is inclined with respect to the outlet chamber. Inclined openings are provided in the valve housing and in the outlet chamber through which the operating shaft passes. The operating shaft includes an eccentric head which is located within a non-round slot in the ball valve segment. Rotation of the operating shaft rotates the eccentric head which drives the valve segment between open and closed positions. Preferably a pair of ball valve segments located approximately 180.degree. apart are connected with supports or ribs. The valve segment which closes the opening into the discharge chamber is larger.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an unloading assembly for a top operated lading valve is disclosed. The unloading assembly includes means for connecting an unloading outlet chamber to the existing depending valve outlet chamber of the lading valve. The unloading outlet chamber is hollow and is in fluid communication with the lading valve outlet chamber. The unloading assembly includes an operating shaft extending upwardly through the unloading outlet chamber and through the valve outlet chamber. The operating shaft includes a non-round connection portion adapted to engage a non-round connection portion of the top operating rod.

Abstract: A drain valve assembly is mounted in the bottom of a fuel tank (10) to allow draining of condensate. The tank (10) is drained of fluid by the use of a tool (27) pushed upward against the piston (18) of the valve assembly separating it from its seat (15) in the valve housing (12) allowing liquid which has entered the housing (12) from the tank (10) through openings (16 ) to exit around the periphery of the unseated valve. If the valve assembly base is struck by lightning, a blast pressure occurs that can drive the poppet of a standard valve open allowing the electrical energy to enter the tank (10) causing a potential explosion. With the present valve assembly the pressure is allowed to pass through passage (20) in the piston (18) to apply a closing force on the surfaces (21, 22) and the inner end of the piston (18) which is greater than the opening force due to the area difference and the valve assembly remains closed.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a container outlet valve assembly (10) is provided including a generally cone-shaped housing (12) extending upwardly into the container, and including radially spaced openings (14) in the housing for lading to flow out of the container. A cone valve (30) is located within the housing containing spaced openings (34) which align with the openings (14) in the cone housing when the cone valve is in open position. A liner (36) of low friction material is attached to the outer surface of the cone valve and/or the inner surface of the cone housing. The cone valve is rotatable to a closed position in which the valve body closes the openings located in the housing (FIG. 3). An unloading chamber (44) is located below the cone valve and is attached to a tank mounting flange (18) with shearable fasteners (24). The flange does not extend below the tank bottom in excess of one (1) inch.

Abstract: A hand wheel for operation of a tank car valve located in the tank bottom is provided. The hand wheel is connected to an operating shaft for the tank car valve and includes a body portion having at least one first opening adapted to receive a horizontally extending tool to rotate the valve. The hand wheel also includes an opening in its bottom surface which is adapted to receive another operating tool such as a drive ratchet or a ratchet extension to open and close the lading valve.