Abstract: A dental water jet is provided. The dental water jet may include a base unit, a reservoir supported by the base unit, a handle supported by the base unit, and a container covering an opening of the reservoir. The container may include a base supported by the reservoir and a lid movable relative to the base. The container may be configured to store one or more tips for use with the handle.

Abstract: A valve device capable of reducing pressure loss is provided. The valve device is provided with a valve main body having a valve chamber in which a valve body is arranged, inflow outlets, and communication holes communicating the valve chamber and the inflow outlets, and a rectification member arranged in the communication hole. The communication hole has a bent portion where the center line of the communication hole is bent, and the rectification member is arranged in the bent portion and has a corner portion formed by an inner circumferential surface bent or curved at an angle larger than the angle of the bent portion.

Abstract: An oral irrigator is provided. The oral irrigator may include a base unit defining a recess, a reservoir supported by the base unit, a handle support attached to the base unit above the recess, an oral irrigator handle supported by the handle support, and a tube attached to the handle and in fluid communication with the reservoir and the handle such that fluid from the reservoir flows through the tube into the handle. The tube may include a coiled portion that is received in the recess defined by the base unit when the handle is supported by the handle support.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a pendulum valve that is installed in a connection pipe connecting a vacuum pump between the chamber of a dry etching apparatus and the vacuum pump in the etching line of a semiconductor manufacturing process and adjusts the amount of gas, and more particularly to a pendulum valve that includes a fixed housing configured such that a shaft coupled to a valve gate for adjusting the amount of gas is closely fixed to a valve housing through an O-ring and a rotation shaft (an internal shaft) coupled to the inside of the fixed housing, so that only the rotation shaft separate from the value housing is rotated by using a lip seal as a rotation axis, thereby suppressing the discharge of unnecessary particles and hardened substances while maintaining the sealing characteristics of the pendulum valve.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a duct (1) for passing a flow of cryogenic fluid, and a valve (2); the assembly being characterized in that the duct (1) includes an interface for inserting the valve, the interface forming an internal abutment (51) and an external abutment (52); the valve (2) being configured in such a manner as to be inserted into said insertion interface by sliding, the valve (2) comprising a valve body (3) presenting a first end (31) and a second end (32), the valve body (3) being adapted to be bolted in said insertion interface in such a manner that the first end (31) and the second end (32) come into abutment respectively against the internal abutment (51) and against the external abutment (52), the assembly including an internal sealing element (61) arranged between the internal abutment (51) and the first end (31), and an external sealing element (62) arranged between the external abutment (52) and the second end (32).

Abstract: A latch assembly comprises a top latch portion, a spring, and a valve rod guide. The top latch portion has two prongs with the spring positioned therebetween. The valve rod guide has two corresponding notches to receive the two prongs. When the top latch portion is lowered toward the valve rod guide, the spring compresses against the northern end of the valve rod guide and the prongs engage the notches on the valve rod guide, thus firmly coupling the top latch portion to the valve rod guide. The latch assembly may also have a stabilizer, such as a collet adapter, coupled to a northern end of the top latch portion. The latch assembly may be used with a valve rod or a hollow valve rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valve with different threads for preventing rotation of and locking a bonnet with the valve.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) having a turbine (2); a compressor (3); and a bearing housing (4) which is arranged between the turbine (2) and the compressor (3) and a compressor-side flange (5) of which adjoins the compressor (3). A heat throttle (6, 6?) is arranged in the compressor-side flange (5) of the bearing housing (4).

Abstract: A gas flow control valve comprising coupling means for coupling to a measurement tube, wherein the coupling means are compatible with existing means for coupling valves to the measurement tube, means for directing gas from a well head through the gas flow control valve and out of an exit port, means for finely tuning the flow rate of gas passing through the flow control valve comprising, means for longitudinally translating a valve needle via rotation of a rotating assembly, wherein the valve needle comprises a tapered portion and a shoulder, wherein the tapered portion of the valve needle comprises a truncated cone which increases in diameter in the direction of gas flow, and means for visually indicating the longitudinal position of the gas flow control valve.

Abstract: Hermetic gate valves and globe valves having a bonnet assembly that does not require stem packing and includes a harmonic drive and locking mechanism. The bonnet assembly includes a main body which is sealingly engaged on the valve body and includes an elongate tubular portion that completely encloses the valve stem and has a sidewall with an internally threaded portion formed of a material so as to be relatively flexible radially inward toward the valve stem, and is surrounded by an outer sleeve having a sidewall formed of a material so as to be relatively rigid radially and defining an annulus therebetween.

Abstract: A valve, such as a liquid level sight glass gage valve, has a valve unit and a passageway that extends through the valve unit. The passageway has a stem receiving area, a seal receiving area, and a bonnet receiving area that has a non-circular inner perimeter. A packing assembly is provided to isolate the bonnet receiving area from the fluid path. A bonnet is located within the bonnet receiving areas and has a non-circular outside surface for mating relationship with the non-circular inner perimeter of the valve unit. A valve stem is in sealing relationship with the packing assembly and selectively engages a valve seat. The stem threadably engages the bonnet. A bonnet nut is threadably received on the valve unit for securing the bonnet within the valve unit and allowing axial movement of the bonnet against the packing assembly, thereby effecting compression of the packing.

Abstract: An improved shutoff valve has an inverted stem/seat design with a removable cartridge including a stem designed to include a high performance polymer tip for use with a compressed fluid cylinder. The high performance polymer tip reduces the likelihood of damage to the valve seating area of the shutoff valve. The removable cartridge with the high performance polymer tip thereon makes replacement quick and easy should the soft tip become damaged. The inverted stem/seat design positions the stem and high performance polymer tip such that the pressurized gas acts in unison with the threaded stem tip in seating the stem rather than acting against the stem.

Abstract: A fluid flow controller and meter including a metering tube with a bore formed axially therein having a slit-like orifice axially disposed and intersecting the bore along the length thereof. Flow through the meter is controlled by a valve member which moves in the passage of the metering tube and across the slit-like orifice. In a preferred embodiment, the slit-like orifice is in fluid communication with a site tube which contains a flow sensitive element which is responsive to the flow induced. The slit-like orifice achieves a linear flow response to changes in the relative position of the valve member.

Abstract: A flow control valve is provided of the type useful for positioning in a fluid system between a high pressure pump and a fluid gun. The valve preferably includes a body having first and second flow paths therein, and first and second valve members for controlling the fluid flow through the respective flow paths. The first valve member is biased towards engagement with the first seat, and the second valve member serves to substantially restrict fluid flow through the second flow path to maintain a high pressure level upstream from the valve when the gun is deactivated. The second valve seat member may be easily replaced through an access port provided in the body, and adjustment of the second valve member to control the restricted orifice in the second fluid path is obtained with a rachet mechanism.

Abstract: A flow control valve is provided of the type useful for positioning in a fluid system between a high pressure pump and a fluid gun. The valve preferably includes a body having first and second flow paths therein, and first and second valve members for controlling the fluid flow through the respective flow paths. The first valve member is biased towards engagement with the first seat, and the second valve member serves to substantially restrict fluid flow through the second flow path to maintain a high pressure level upstream from the valve when the gun is deactivated. The second valve seat member may be easily replaced through an access port provided in the body, and adjustment of the second valve member to control the restricted orifice in the second fluid path is obtained with a rachet mechanism.

Abstract: A method and means for removably connecting a valve member (62, 62A) on a valve stem (46, 46A) for movement between open and closed positions relative to a valve seat (24, 24A). The removable connection includes a split frustoconical connector (76, 76A) forming two halves (78, 78A) which fit about a frustoconical section (56, 56A) of the valve stem (46, 46A). A retainer sleeve (84, 84A) holds the split connector (76, 76A) about the frustoconical section (56, 56A) of the stem (46, 46A).

Abstract: An injector valve for passing air into a pneumatic conveying system for particulate solids includes a housing having an inlet chamber and a discharge chamber. A hollow seating element is mounted in the discharge chamber. The seating element has a hollow cylindrical section in fluid communication with the inlet chamber and a conical forward section. At least one fluid outlet opening extends from the hollow within the seating element to the outer surface of the seating element cylindrical section. A flexible elastomeric annular boot is mounted on the outside surface of the seating element.

Abstract: A cryogenic valve having a valve seat in the valve body adapted to be closed by a conical seat disc. The seat disc is supported for vertical movement in a seat holder which is carried by an elongated stem that extends through the valve bonnet. The stem and bonnet are sealed by a series of compressed Teflon and brass rings concentric with and between the upper end of the valve bonnet and the stem. The rings are axially compressed between a flange formed in the valve bonnet and a sleeve follower which in turn is secured by a packing nut. The Teflon rings have holes therethrough and/or roughened surfaces to provide improved sealing.

Abstract: In a valve having a valve body and a bonnet mounted on the valve body, a bonnet lock secures the bonnet against relative rotation with the valve body. The bonnet lock cooperates with a pin driven into the valve body to lock the bonnet against rotation. Unequally spaced slots formed about the lower end of the bonnet lock permit adjustment of the bonnet lock for alignment with the lock pin. A jam nut threadably mounted on the bonnet engages the bonnet lock and maintains it in position.

Abstract: A metering valve having a one-piece bonnet for reducing problems resulting from tolerance stack up. A guide portion is included on the nose of the bonnet for cooperation with a valve body bore to ensure concentric alignment between the metering pin and its associated orifice. A pair of O-rings on the valve stem cooperate with the bonnet bore to absorb forces and substantially reduce the potential for galling and breakage of the metering pin. One of the O-rings is compressed to a substantially greater extent than the other to aid in achieving better alignment between the stem and bonnet, and to obtain a firmer feel. A handle is included at the outer end of the valve stem and receives an upper portion of the valve bonnet. A packing is interposed between the handle and valve bonnet upper portion for limiting lateral movement between the handle and valve stem. The packing may be selectively adjusted without altering a preset deadstop position of the valve.

Abstract: A valve is provided with improved bonnet-stem and bonnet-valve body seals. Both non-metallic seals may be simultaneously compressed by threading the bonnet to the valve body, with a valve stem seal sandwiched between the bonnet and an axially movale retainer in engagement with the valve body. A jam nut threaded to the exterior of the bonnet may be periodically loosened, and the bonnet further threaded to the valve body to re-compress both seals and stop leakage from the valve. The concepts of the present invention are well adapted to providing a low cost valve suitable for handling corrosive fluids.

Abstract: A globe valve having a main body, a bonnet, and a stem is provided with a mechanism that prevents the bonnet from being inadvertently backed off the main body. The mechanism includes a lock held to the body so that the lock is incapable of rotating as the stem is rotated, and means for releasably engaging the bonnet to the lock. For example, the lock can have a plurality of teeth that engage corresponding teeth on the bonnet. A locking ring can be used to hold the stem in the bonnet.

Abstract: A valve assembly for providing easy and rapid removal of the valve packing means while the valve is in service, closed, or out of service, which assembly includes a valve body, a bonnet connected to the body, a packing housing assembly means secured to the bonnet, a packing gland mounted on the packing means assembly, a valve stem movably secured in the valve assembly and having a closure member adapted to seat selectively in a valve closure seat in the valve body or, in the back seat condition, in a valve closure seat in the bonnet. The valve stem is threaded at its lower end adjacent the closure means for engagment with matching threads secured in the bonnet. The packing assembly means includes a stuffing box or packing cartridge that is readily detachable from the bonnet to permit removal of the packing material while the valve is in service, closed, or out of service, without damage to the stem or interior surfaces of the packing means assembly.

Abstract: A valve is provided with an improved seal between the valve body and the rotatable valve stem. A high pressure fluid seal is formed by a pressure-responsive lip seal. A spring positioned between the lip seal and the valve stem sealing surface provides a substantially axially directed force to a metal O-ring, which biases the lip seal into sealing engagement with the valve body and stem under relatively low pressure.

Abstract: A safe high pressure instrument valve comprising a body, a bonnet and stem wherein the stem cannot be inadvertently removed from the bonnet and the bonnet cannot be inadvertently removed from the body. An expanded portion of the stem is removably captured in the bonnet to ensure that the stem remains in the bonnet during operation. A locking means comprising a lock nonrotatably attached to the bonnet, a locking element nonrotatably attached to the body and a means for releasable engaging the lock to the locking element ensures that the bonnet will not be inadvertently removed from the body during operation.

Abstract: A needle valve comprises a valve body including a conduit portion through which a flow passage is formed and a bonnet portion which screws into a cylindrical well formed in one side of the conduit portion to intersect the flow passage and form a valve chamber within the valve body. The bonnet portion is bored through to support a valve stem upon which is mounted a frusto-conical member, the valve stem and the bore through the bonnet portion being threaded for movement of the frusto-conical member transversly across the flow passage via turning the valve stem. A tubular liner, formed of a flexible material, extends around the periphery of the valve chamber and is split into two semi-cylindrical sections which receive the frusto-conical member and are spread thereby against portions of the valve chamber wall pierced by the flow passage as the frusto-conical member is seated in the liner.

Abstract: Ram bodies mounted in transverse bores of a blowout preventer body with a longitudinal bore therethrough are operable by operating means extending through closures on one end of the transverse bores to move the rams to close off fluid communication through the longitudinal bore in the body and to retract the rams from the longitudinal bore. Removable seal means are provided on each ram body to seal with the transverse bore in which each ram body is mounted. Removable seal means extend diametrically across the front of each ram for sealingly engaging an elongate member in the longitudinal bore when the rams are closed. The removable seal means is retained in position by non-torquing means during use but may be readily replaced when necessary. Self energizing seal means on the ram body sealingly engage the transverse bores.

Abstract: A union bonnet valve wherein the valve body is provided with a female threaded recess for receiving an inverted union bonnet nut securing the bonnet of the valve in the valve body. At the inner end of the threaded recess, the valve body is provided with an outwardly facing sealing shoulder and the bonnet is provided with a complementary inwardly facing shoulder secured in sealing engagement with the body shoulder by the bonnet nut. The valve further includes a stem extending outwardly through the bonnet and a sealing structure at the outer end of the bonnet for movably sealing the stem to the bonnet while yet permitting facilitated servicing of the sealing structure when desired. The metal-to-metal seal of the bonnet to the valve body shoulder provides a high pressure seal.

Abstract: A faucet valve for kitchen sinks, bathroom washbasins and like applications, said faucet valve being adapted to be made of molded plastics, having relatively few operative parts, and designed to minimize the stresses of assembly and use. The invention has two principal features: the first is the use of a ratchet interlock between the bonnet of the valve and the cover plate of the sink or washbasin, said interlock being oriented to allow the bonnet to be rotated in one direction relative to the valve body in order to thread the bonnet into engagement with the valve body, and to prevent the bonnet from rotating in the opposite direction relative to the valve body when the valve is in use; and the second is the use of a self-centering valve closure member in the form of a spherical ball mounted within a spherical socket with sufficient clearance between them to enable the ball to float relative to the valve seat.

Abstract: A valve structure having a body provided with a threaded recess for receiving a bonnet provided with a chordal flatted tool engaging portion received in an outer portion of the recess when the member is threadedly installed on the body. The outer end of the recess may be radially enlarged to receive a retainer which, when installed therein, extends between the flatted surface of the member and the body to effectively positively prevent further rotation of the member in the body threaded recess, thereby locking the member in the mounted disposition. The retainer may extend outwardly from the body surface portion and may include an outer portion engaging an outer portion of the flatted surface. The retainer may be defined by a pin having an inner end received in a hole provided in the body radially outwardly of the recess.