Abstract: Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a single-use, aseptic disconnection functionality that substantially prevents fluid spillage when being disconnected. In some embodiments, the coupling portions cannot be functionally reconnected to each other after being disconnected from each other.

Abstract: A male joint includes a male joint main body and a valve element provided coaxially with a central axis of the male joint main body. The valve element includes a shaft portion and a valve portion coaxially provided at a tip end of the shaft portion. The valve portion has a first surface intersecting with the central axis and a second surface that is connected to an outer edge of the first surface and extends along the central axis from the first surface to a base end at a base end portion. The valve portion further comprising a groove having an annular shape centered on the central axis at a side portion and a deformation portion on a base end side of the groove.

Abstract: A chuck for inflating a tire having a Presta valve includes a valve engagement device defining an aperture with a central axis and a diameter, the valve engagement device movable radially with respect to the central axis to increase and decrease the diameter of the aperture. A locking device can engage with the valve engagement device to lock the valve engagement device in a selected radial position with respect to the central axis of the aperture. The chuck can include a seal positioned within the valve engagement device, the entire seal moving radially with the valve engagement device.

Abstract: Technologies are described for devices and methods to couple a hose to another hose or apparatus. The device may comprise a first side with at least two barbed fittings, each configured to insert into a flexible hose to create a waterproof seal. A diameter of each barbed fitting may increase in size from a first end of the first side to a second end of the first side. The device may comprise a second side with at least two male fittings, each configured to threadly interact with threads of a female fitting to create a waterproof seal. A diameter of each two male fitting may increase in size from a first end of the second side to a second end of the second side. The device may comprise a separator rim attached to the second end of the first side and to the second end of the second side.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.

Abstract: A beverage tap installation includes a tap housing defining an inner cavity and a tap head defining a liquid channel having an inlet, outlet, and a valve receiving slot. The tap head includes a valve actuator and a valve actuator operating mechanism. A removable flexible dispense tube has a beverage inlet and outlet, the flexible dispense tube includes a liquid valve lodged in the valve receiving slot and cooperates with the valve actuator. A locking mechanism allows removably mounting the tap head on the tap housing. The flexible dispense tube includes an abutment surface in proximity of the valve and the tap installation having an engaging member on the tap head or the tap installation and abutting the dispense tube when the valve is lodged in the valve receiving slot. The tap head is mounted on the tap housing and the engaging member is provided on the tap housing.

Abstract: System for detecting the tip of the pole of the flying boom of a tanker and of the mouth of the receptacle of the receiver for semi-automatic or automatic contact for in-flight refueling with a boom, which ensures to provide the control system of the tanker's boom with robust, reliable and simultaneous information in real time with regards to the end of its pole and of the mouth of the receiver's receptacle, at all times. To this end, the system comprises: 1) light emitters mounted on the tip of its pole, 2) light emitters mounted on the contour of the receptacle of the receiving aircraft, 3) a processing subsystem and 4) two 3D cameras, a TOF camera, synchronised with a light emitter and an additional camera together with a structured light emitter generated with a DOE-type lens.

Abstract: The present invention is a decompression needle assembly having a needle that is removable received into to a catheter. The catheter can include a rigid portion and a deformable portion wherein the deformable portion can be multi-ported at its distal end. A one-way valve contained in a catheter hub attached to the catheter wherein the one way valve is in an open position when the needle is received in the catheter. Lateral catheter openings can be defined in the catheter and disposed adjacent to a distal end of the catheter. A plunger can be received within the needle and have an visual and auditory indicator that can be appreciated through the needle hub.

Abstract: A hydraulic pumping system in accordance with embodiments comprises a breast interface operably coupled to an actuatable assembly by means of an actuatable assembly interface. The breast interface comprises a distal membrane coupled to a housing to form a fluid reservoir therebetween. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a proximal membrane. The distal and proximal membranes are fluidly coupled via a tube carrying a driving fluid. The actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to the actuatable assembly, in order to operably couple the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a fluid shut off mechanism to reversibly shut off fluid communication between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface when the actuatable assembly interface is decoupled from the actuatable assembly.

Abstract: A cap-free closable neck end for a filler neck of a tank of a motor vehicle may include an upper entry space forming an insertion region for a fuel nozzle and being surrounded by a side wall, a lower sealing flap arranged in the upper entry space and closing mechanism arranged above the lower sealing flap, which includes an upper filling opening and an upper cover, which in a closed state at least partially covers the upper filling opening, and such that the upper cover is displaced by inserting an outlet pipe of a fuel nozzle into the upper entry space for releasing the upper filling opening to allow for the insertion of the outlet pipe through the upper filing opening and the lower sealing flap.

Abstract: A control valve for connection unit for flexible pipes, comprising a plurality of sectors, (slices or petals), rotatable between a complete opening position and a complete closing position is described. The aforesaid plurality of rotatable sectors comprises at least two series of rotating sectors of different shape and dimensions disposed in an alternate way along the circumference of the connection unit. The smaller sectors can be controlled in such a way to close slower than the bigger ones. The shape and dimensions of the rotational sectors are such to consent a partial overlapping of the borders of the adjacent sectors for a better tightness between the sectors themselves.

Abstract: A product transfer valve (1) includes a valve body (3), an inlet port (2), an outlet port (18). A safety interlock mechanism includes a segmented collar (22) with internal threads (23) for mounting the valve to a connection. A safety collar (6) is axially movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position, and causes movement of the segmented collar. An interference member (12) engages the safety collar (6) to prevent inadvertent radial outward movement of the internal threads on the segmented collar until the safety collar is moved to the valve closed position.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprises male and female coupling members that are connectable by inserting a probe of the male member into a socket of the female member. A fluid passageway within the female member has an aperture within the socket that is open and closed by a first closing member that moves within the socket. A fluid passageway within the male member has an aperture on the probe that is open and closed by a second closing member. When mated fluid flows between the two fluid passageways. The female member includes a first cage. During insertion of the probe into the socket, the first cage releasably locks the first closing member to the probe such that the cage carries any separation forces created due to the pressure of the fluid within the passageways.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valving arrangement device for an aerosol spray device comprising a pressurized or pressurizable container which, when in its fully open configuration, has a loss coefficient of 10 or less. There is also provided a valving arrangement device for an aerosol spray device wherein, when in its fully open configuration, said valving arrangement is such that fluid passes from the upstream fluid flow path section into the downstream fluid flow path section with any change of the cross-sectional area of the fluid being less than 50% and with any change in direction of the flow being less than 40°.

Abstract: A nozzle includes a nozzle body having a nozzle tip for engaging a fuel hose coupling, the tip extending from the body, and a valve sleeve for opening and closing a fuel path between the tip and the body. The tip is mounted within the body on a flexible shaft, so as to accommodate misalignment between the nozzle and the fuel hose coupling. This eliminates the need for a bearing at the end of the shaft, which causes a pressure drop in the nozzle. The shaft is axially slidable in the mounting in a first portion of the nozzle body. The first and second portions of the body are joined with a weak link, which is frangible in the event of excessive load, to release the abutment and allow the nozzle tip to travel towards the body and close the fuel path. Thus a separate shut-off valve is not required. Also a pressure regulator sleeve moves out of the nozzle body towards the nozzle tip in the event of excessive fuel pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for selectively blocking a fluid passage, particularly for a tap-filling intake, including a structure defining a channel for the passage of a fluid extending between an inlet at an upstream end and an outlet at a downstream end, a valve seat, a valve selectively mobile in the channel between a first position for blocking the passage by sealingly bearing on the seat and a second position for opening the passage in which the valve is not sealingly bearing on the seat, wherein the blocking device includes a deformable seal, supported by the mobile valve and/or the seat, for bearing against the seat and ensuring the seal of the blocking when the valve is in the first position, characterized in that the mobile valve includes a main body and a stop mobile relative to the main body, the main body and the mobile abutment defining a mechanism for selectively pressurizing the seal and movable between a working position for pressuring the seal for increasing the force thereof on the se

Abstract: A device is provided for transferring fluid into or out of a tank and is particularly useful in transferring fluid in a substantially aseptic, hygienic, or sterile manner. The device has a body with an elongate passage extending through the body. The body has a proximal end and a distal end. A longitudinally displaceable cannula is disposed in and extends along the passage in the body. A septum sealing the passage is at a first location; the septum being pierceable and self-sealing. A diaphragm sealing the passage is at a second location intermediate the septum and the distal end of the passage. The cannula extends through and is secured to the diaphragm and has a sharpened end disposed adjacent to or in the septum. Longitudinal displacement of the cannula causes its sharpened end to pierce and project through the septum, the diaphragm stretching to accommodate the displacement of the cannula while maintaining its aseptic seal of the passage.

Abstract: A sampling port includes a housing and a valve assembly. The housing includes an internal passage through which fluids flow and defines a port in fluid communication with the internal passage. The valve assembly is mountable adjacent the port of the housing and includes a bezel having a channel extending therethrough and a bladder mounted adjacent the bezel. The bladder includes a bladder base and a bladder stem depending from the bladder base which is at least partially received within the channel of the bezel. The bladder stem is movable within the channel of the bezel between a first position substantially preventing fluid flow through the valve assembly and a second position in which a fluid path is established through the valve assembly and in fluid communication with the internal passage of the housing.

Abstract: A detachable fluid coupling for connecting an inkjet printhead with an ink supply, the detachable coupling having a fixed valve member defining a valve seat, a sealing collar (146) for sealing engagement with the valve seat (148), a resilient sleeve (126) having one annular end fixed relative to the fixed valve member (128), and the other annular end engaging the sealing collar to bias it into sealing engagement with the valve seat. The coupling also having a conduit opening (150) that is movable relative to the fixed valve member for engaging the sealing collar (146) to unseal it from the valve seat. Unsealing the sealing collar from the valve seat compresses the resilient sleeve (126) such that an intermediate section of the sleeve displaces outwardly relative to the annular ends. With a resilient sleeve that buckles or folds outwardly, the diameter of the coupling is smaller that the conventional couplings that use an annular resilient element that biases the valve shut remaining residual tension.

Abstract: A modular coupling system allows a combined gas canister and integral regulator to be used with a wide range of different utilizer devices such as flow meter, conservor or delivery apparatus. A first coupling part is secured to the pressurized gas canister permanently, and carries a combined main delivery valve and venting valve to allow connection of the gas utilizer to the canister by means of a second coupling part formed integrally with or attached to the gas utilizer device by a simple push and twist action which, upon fitting, closes the venting valve; and opens the main delivery valve in sequence.

Abstract: A quick connect fluid valve assembly comprises a housing, a flow passage insert, and a movable connector. The flow passage insert is disposed at least partially within the housing and is movable relative to the housing. The flow passage insert forms a flow path from a first end of the flow passage insert to a second end of the flow passage insert. The movable connector is disposed in fluid communication with the flow path of the flow passage insert and the movable connector has at least one orifice. The movable connector is movable between a forward fluid flow position that allows forward fluid flow within the flow path of the flow passage insert and a backward fluid flow position that prevents backward fluid flow within the flow path of the flow passage insert.

Abstract: A fluid conduit connector apparatus that approximates pneumatic characteristics of a removed pneumatic system component when a fluid conduit is removed from a pneumatic system. The fluid conduit connector apparatus includes a port portion having a valve disposed therein. The valve closes to provide a reduced fluid orifice when a fluid conduit is removed from the port. The reduced fluid orifice is configured to provide pneumatic characteristics of the device being disconnected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas connector socket with at least one inlet port for connecting a locally fixated gas supply line, with at least one outlet port for connecting a gas connector plug, with a housing receiving the at least one outlet port, and with at least one cover located on the housing, wherein the cover has a front side visible from the outside, in which the technical object of preventing the penetration of foreign objects into the outlet port, and the access to the gas path without particular know-how, and providing a simple and very compact embodiment, is achieved by the cover having on its backside at least one locking element for interlocking the cover with an element connected to the housing and the locking element having an operating surface accessible from the outside for unlocking the cover.

Abstract: A fluid conduit connector apparatus that the approximates pneumatic characteristics of a removed pneumatic system component when a fluid conduit is removed from a pneumatic system. The fluid conduit connector apparatus includes a port portion having a valve disposed therein. The valve closes to provide a reduced fluid orifice when a fluid conduit is removed from the port. The reduced fluid orifice is configured to provide pneumatic characteristics of the device being disconnected to facilitate uninterrupted operation of a timed pressure source having pneumatic sensing capability.

Abstract: A pressure-actuated air gun having an actuating port in the nozzle of the gun such that, when the actuating port becomes blocked, as by inserting the nozzle of the gun into a coupling on an article to be inflated or deflated, air is caused to pass from a source of pressurized air to the gun. When the actuating port becomes unblocked, as by disengaging the nozzle of the gun from the coupling, air is inhibited from passing from the source of pressurized air to the gun. An air pilot actuated valve is interposed between the source and the gun, and is controlled by air pressure that builds up when the actuating port becomes blocked by the coupling.

Abstract: A positive shutoff device is provided for a connection point of a refrigeration system. The connection point includes a manually-actuatable valve that permits charging and testing of the system. The device includes a first fitting engagable with the connection point and having a raised actuator that actuates the manually-actuatable valve when the first fitting engages the connection point, and a shutoff valve having a first end coupled to the first fitting and a second end coupled to a second fitting, the shutoff valve is operable in a closed position to prevent flow therethrough and an open position to permit flow therethrough, so that the refrigeration system may be charged or tested by connecting equipment to the second fitting and opening the shutoff valve, and the connection point may be positively shut off to prevent leakage of refrigerant through the connection point by closing the shutoff valve.

Abstract: A luer activated device includes an inlet adapted to receive a male luer, an outlet associable with a fluid flow system, and a flow path defined therebetween. The inlet receives a resealable valve element having an aperture adapted to receive the male luer. The valve element is adapted such that a male luer inserted into the aperture will open fluid flow through the inlet without causing a substantial change in fluid displacement.

Abstract: A plug-in safety coupling for pressure pipes consists of a coupler box with a blocking member pivotally mounted therein. The latter has a diametrical through bore in which a plug can be inserted, in a depressurized state, at an acute to a right angle to the conducting position. The blocking member can be brought into the conducting position by pivoting the plug. A cupped locking sleeve shaving a hemispherical front end is placed over the coupler box with the pivoting member. This hemispherical front end comprises a spherically extending oblong hole that extends along a great circle on the hemispherical end from the center thereof. The locking sleeve is rotatably mounted on the coupler box and is biased by a spring to such an extent that its oblong hole extends with an offset by 90° relative to the pivoting plane of the blocking member of the plug. Only when the locking sleeve is pivoted, a plug can be inserted.

Abstract: An aerosol valve for dispensing polyurethane foam including a plastic liner shield to prevent environmental moisture permeating through the sealing grommet into the aerosol can to harden product and disable the valve. The liner has an annular upper portion in the mounting cup channel for sealing to the can bead, an intermediate portion surrounding the grommet in the can, and a lower annular flange extending between the valve stem base and lower grommet surface. A method to assemble the valve components includes inversion of the liner, grommet, valve stem, and mounting cup.

Abstract: A fluid conduit connector apparatus that the approximates pneumatic characteristics of a removed pneumatic system component when a fluid conduit is removed from a pneumatic system. The fluid conduit connector apparatus includes a port portion having a valve disposed therein. The valve closes to provide a reduced fluid orifice when a fluid conduit is removed from the port. The reduced fluid orifice is configured to provides pneumatic characteristics of the device being disconnected to facilitate uninterrupted operation of a timed pressure source having pneumatic sensing capability.

Abstract: A gas valve having a mechanism which prevents gas from flowing out. The check valve is installed at the opposite position of the safety valve, and has a supporting seat with a hollow body, the outer surface of which is threaded to hold on the gas inlet-outlet. The valve has a hollow body with the outer end being made as a shoulder, to attach closely with the inside of the supporting seat. At the inner end of the supporting seat is a piston that is preformed as one piece. It has one end as a hollow cylinder, and a number of holes surrounding the hollow cylindrical part to be the gas inlet-outlet of the gas valve. The other end is a circular flange larger than the hollow cylindrical part, with wings protruding to support the spring.

Abstract: A gas socket is to be provided which can be used for surface installation. The final installation of the gas socket must still be possible after the construction of the installation site has been fully completed. Replacement of the externally visible area of the gas socket shall also be possible. For this purpose, the gas socket comprises a housing (1), a shutoff device (10), a retaining element (29) and a cover (35) open on its face-side. The housing (1) is mounted in a torsion-proof way in the retaining element (29) which is connected with the wall (28) in a stationary way. The shutoff device (10) can be mounted on the retaining element (29). The cover (35) has an opening (36) in one of its side walls for an inlet port (2) and otherwise surrounds the housing (1) in a freely movable way, while it is supported on the wall (28) on the one hand and on the shutoff device (10) on the other when the shutoff device (10) is fastened.

Abstract: A multi-channel flat valve assembly comprises multiple fluid channels which are effectively defined within the multi-channel flat valve assembly by means of laterally or transversely spaced heat-sealed regions. Accordingly, when the dunnage or cargo air bag is inflated, whereby the forces acting upon the oppositely disposed plastic sheets defining or comprising the flat valve assembly would tend to cause separation of the oppositely disposed plastic sheets with respect to each other and cause the flat valve assembly to attain an OPENED state, the disposition or presence of the heat sealed regions defining the multiple fluid channels effectively intercepts the propagation of such forces whereby the flat valve assembly tends to remain in its CLOSED state so as to effectively preserve the INFLATED state of the dunnage or cargo air bag, or considered alternatively, the dunnage or cargo air bag does not undesirably or inadvertently achieve a DEFLATED state.

Abstract: A flow dividing device for gardening pipes includes a main body having a plurality of mounting studs, and a plurality of water control switches each mounted on the respective mounting stud. Each of the water control switches includes a control valve, an operation knob, and a pipe connector. Thus, the water flow of each of the water control switches is opened and closed by rotation of the operation knob, thereby facilitating a user operating the water control switches. In addition, when the pipe connector is detached from the operation knob, the pipe connector is rotatable relative to the operation knob so that the pipe connector is freely rotatable with the gardening pipe to facilitate a user rotating the gardening pipe relative to the main body.

Abstract: An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap releasably connected to the base.

Abstract: A flow dividing device for gardening pipes includes a main body, and a plurality of water control switches each mounted on the main body. Each of the water control switches includes a movable member, a push member, a control knob, a universal connector, a pivot seat, a pipe connector, and a bushing. Thus, the water flow of each of the water control switches is opened and closed by rotation of the control knob, thereby facilitating a user operating each of the water control switches. In addition, each of the water control switches is angle adjustable so as to adjust the angle between each of the gardening pipes and the main body.

Abstract: A female coupler comprises a valve support accommodated in a hole portion of the injection port and comprising a projecting portion having a axial hole, a cylindrical coupler main body placed around the projecting portion and comprising a locking projecting portion on an inner peripheral surface, a part of the main body being embedded in the injection port so as to have its position fixed, a base valve accommodated in the main body and having an fitting insertion portion inserted into the axial hole and a valve seat portion placed on the projecting portion, the fitting insertion portion and the valve seat portion being connected together, a bar-like portion projected from the valve seat portion and having valve grooves formed on a peripheral surface, and an deformable packing member placed on the valve seat portion and accommodating the bar-like portion, the packing member being fixedly retained in the main body.

Abstract: A valve includes a valve body (100) disposable within a chamber (103) of a housing (101) and capable of being fluidly sealed with respect to the housing (101) when the valve is closed. At least one radial passage (117) is disposed in the valve body (100). At least one axial passage (119) is disposed in the valve body (100) in fluid communication with the at least one radial passage (117). When the valve at least partially opens, a fluid path opens between the valve body (100) and the housing (101), which fluid path (301) in is fluid communication with the at least one radial passage (117), and fluid from within the housing (101) is capable of passing out of the at least one axial passage (119).

Abstract: A water supply shut off valve is mounted in a fluid quick connector carrying a retainer for releasably and latching an endform of an external fluid operative device or conduit to connect the fluid device to a water supply conduit fluidically coupled to the quick connector. The shut off valve is movably mounted in the cartridge between a fluid flow position in response to the full sealing insertion of the endform into the cartridge. In this position, an outlet of in the cartridge is fluidically coupled to a bore in a housing surrounding the cartridge and connected at one end to the water supply conduit. The cartridge is rotatably mounted in the housing such that an outlet in the cartridge is movable with respect to the bore in the housing between maximum fluid flow, intermediate fluid flow, and fluid flow blocking positions.

Abstract: A springless valve having a valve body, a valve stem insert, and an O-ring gasket for sealing the insert to a valve seat of the valve body. As the valve stem insert rotates about its axis, fingers on vanes of the insert move within threads of the valve body, and the insert moves between valve-opened and valve-closed positions. A coupling engages with the valve body during inflation/deflation and, as the coupling rotates with respect to the valve body, it engages the insert for mutual rotation to move the insert between the valve-opened and valve-closed positions.

Abstract: An improved needle-free intravenous injection port assembly is disclosed. Embodiments include a boot valve with a helical surface, a boot valve and septum which mate with mechanical interference, a spike with a rough outer surface coated with a lubricant, a septum having a shoulder and a single continuous swabbable surface, a septum and a boot valve which are pre-punctured with a solid core steel needle, a septum with a frustroconical extension and a combination single piece septum and boot valve. The injection port assembly provides neutral fluid displacement during coupling and uncoupling.

Abstract: An exit opening (78) in a cartridge (22) is alignable with an opening (48) in a housing (32) for communication to an external drain. The cartridge and the housing have positions of final secured and initial unsecured interconnections, when openings (78, 48) are respectively aligned and unaligned. A lever (52) is swivelably secured to the housing bottom wall (46), whose cap (54) can close housing exit tube (28); a projection (56) is engageable with the cartridge for effecting the closure when the housing and cartridge openings (48, 78) are not aligned. Three L-shaped keyways (60) in the housing interior mate with three keyways (82) in the cartridge, and have corrugated surfaces to provide a ratcheted secure connection between the cartridge and the housing when in the secure connection. A tool (92) is used to insert and to remove the cartridge into and from the housing.

Abstract: It shall be created a gas socket that allows a gas connector plug to get quickly connected and disconnected. When no gas connector plug is connected the gas socket should be tamper-proof and offer protection against the ingress of foreign matter. Also, the gas socket should be fit for concealed installation. Accordingly, the gas socket has a bonnet (18) that shuts the connector opening (20) at the outlet socket (3) by means of a cover (21) when the gas connector plug is disconnected, and where said cover (21) is equipped with a latching device (29). Such latching device (29) is brought into a state ready for unlatching by a first attempt to insert the gas connector plug (24), to which the cover's (21) latching device (29) is adjusted, into an uptake opening (23). At least one additional move of the gas connector plug (24) is needed to make the connector opening (20) of the outlet socket (3) accessible for the gas connector plug (24) to be connected.

Abstract: An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap releasably connected to the base.

Abstract: A connector assembly for allowing a free-flowing medium to pass through includes: a hollow female element with a transverse closure wall and passage openings which are formed in the side wall, a male element which can be inserted into the female element and can be coupled thereto, an adapter socket, inside which the female element can be displaced in the axial direction between a position in which it closes off the flow of medium and in which the passage openings are closed off by the adapter socket, and a position in which it allows medium to flow through and in which the passage openings are not closed off by the adapter socket. The female element is provided, at a distance from the transverse closure wall, with connecting elements which can form a connection with connecting elements arranged on the male element and/or a coupling piece which is coupled thereto.

Abstract: A closure valve used in a fluid dispensing assembly. The closure valve contains a housing, poppet, sleeve, and a biasing member. The closure valve provides simplified sealing structures for preventing product leakage and spill. The sealing structures being integrally molded sealing structures.

Abstract: A connector apparatus having a coupler and a mating valve telescopically connected with the coupler. A planar member is disposed on the coupler within an outlet that is transverse to the inserting direction of the mating valve into the coupler. The planar member protects a sealing member that is disposed on the mating valve when the mating valve passes by the transverse outlet during opening or a closing of the connector apparatus.

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 pipe coupling comprises a socket having a ball valve in which a through bore having one end that allows insertion of a plug is formed and a casing supporting the ball valve for rocking motion. The casing has a slot extending from its flank to the top. The slot has a flank opening and a top opening. The flank opening is wider than the top opening. A lock element is located for movement in the through bore of the ball valve. When the one end of the through bore of the ball valve is aligned with the flank opening, the lock element advances into the flank opening, thereby preventing the ball valve from rocking. When the lock element is pushed into the through bore of the ball valve by the plug, it is disengaged from the flank opening, whereupon the ball valve is allowed to rock.

Abstract: An activating pin which comprises a valve part, the piston part comprises within it a channel, the cross-section of said channel is, at least one part of said piston part, consisting of sectors, wherein in each sector the distance between the center point of the channel cross-section and the outermost limiting surface of the channel is larger than the corresponding distance measured along the line separating the sector from an adjacent sector, and said valve part is positioned movably with respect to said piston part between a first valve position and a second valve position for enabling the conduction of gaseous and/or liquid media through said channel when said valve part is in said first valve position, and inhibiting the conduction of gaseous and/or liquid media through said channel when said valve part is in said second valve position.