Abstract: A drain valve including a housing, a poppet, a seal, a follower pin, and a biasing mechanism. The housing defines a passage there-through from a first end to a second end, a cam surface at the second end with at least two detents therein, and at least one slot in the housing fluidly coupling the passage to exterior of the housing. The poppet is disposed within the passage. The seal is disposed between the housing and the poppet. The follower pin is coupled to the poppet near the poppet second end. The follower pin is configured to move along the cam surface and settle in at least one of the at least two detents. The spring is configured to bias the poppet away from the second end.

Abstract: The faucet spout attachment includes a handle that is moved by a user during use from a rest position into a rear position or forward position from which the handle is spring-biased back to the rest position when released. A cam is actuated by the handle that allows the handle to be moved into a locked position for hands-free operation. The handle is mounted on the lower housing piece of a two-piece housing that is rotatable relative to the upper housing piece to allow for alignment of the handle for proper use.

Abstract: A gas valve for pulsing a gas comprises a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, a membrane, and an actuator, wherein the actuator selectively engages the membrane with the inlet port. In one embodiment, a plurality of the gas valves are coupled together to form an apparatus for synchronized pulsing of a plurality of individual gases.

Abstract: A yard hydrant has an elongated wet pipe with a plunger that seals against the inside of a well casing. Lifting a pivoting handle at the top of the wet pipe lowers the wet pipe which opens a normally closed supply valve. Pressurized water can then flow up the wet pipe and out of a nozzle head mounted to the upper end of the wet pipe. Lowering the handle pulls the wet pipe upward, thereby clearing it from the supply valve which is spring biased to shut off the water supply. The handle has a cam that positively actuates a normally closed anti-siphon valve so that water left in the wet pipe can fall under gravity to a collection chamber within the well casing beneath the piston. Lifting the handle again lowers the wet pipe and forces the water in the collection chamber back up the wet pipe. At the same time, the anti-siphon valve will close and the wet pipe re-opens the supply valve.

Abstract: A liquid-dispensing faucet includes a mounting fitting that defines a first flow passage and that is adapted for connection to an associated container with the first flow passage in communication with an internal space of the container. The mounting fitting comprises a valve seat. A body is connected to the mounting fitting. The body defines an inlet, an outlet and a second flow passage that fluidically interconnects the inlet and the outlet. A seal member is connected to the body and is selectively movable between a first operative position and second operative position. The seal member sealingly mates with the valve seat to block the first flow passage when the seal member is in the first operative position. An actuator is operably coupled to the seal member for moving the seal member from the first operative position to the second operative position. In this manner, the valve seat is provided in the mounting fitting rather than as a part of the faucet body.

Abstract: A rotary actuator for a valve includes a cam mechanism for transmitting opening force to a movable valve member to move the valve member off a valve seat, against the bias of a closing spring. The cam mechanism does not transmit spring force to the valve member when the valve member is being moved to the closed position or is in the closed position. Also, the parts of the cam mechanism have a large surface area of contact when the valve is in the open position, to minimize unit loading of the cam surfaces. The movable cam is movable axially relative to the actuator handle. The movable valve member is blocked from rotation relative to the valve body. The cam mechanism does not transmit spring force to the movable valve member when the valve member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A device for distributing and dosing pasty, liquid, semi-liquid or pulverulent products comprises a valve body which is provided with a through channel for moving the product from a feed opening to a delivery nozzle in dosed quantities. A valve seat is formed in the channel and a valve is mounted in the channel. The product through channel comprises a rectilinear product, passage segment in which the valve seat is disposed and in which the valve and the valve rod extend axially and in full. Moreover, the valve drive mechanism penetrates the product passage segment at least in part. The drive mechanism is in contact with the product such that the mechanical link between the valve rod and the drive mechanism is also in contact with the product and is lubricated by the product.

Abstract: A spigot valve, which on opening and closing of the spigot valve, selectively moves a plunger member to selectively open and close a closure valve at the outlet of a container to which a spigot valve is connected.

Abstract: A pneumatic switching valve (1) for systems for lifting and lowering the body of a vehicle including air suspension includes a mechanical actuation element (33) for adjusting a lifting position, a lowering position, a driving position and a stop position associated with respective positions of the vehicle. An inlet valve (11), an outlet valve (12) and a locking valve (13) each include a valve body (24), a tappet (26) and a closing spring (27). The inlet valve (11) and the outlet valve (12) are arranged in one common plane to face in opposite directions. The closing springs (27) of the inlet valve (11) and of the outlet valve (12) also serve to move the actuation element (33) from the lifting position or from the lowering position to the stop position when the operator releases the actuation element (33).

Abstract: An actuator for operation of a valve, said actuator comprising tubular housing, which accommodates therein a piston, mounted with possibility for reciprocating linear stroke motion, an operating rod, which is operatively coupled with the piston and is rotatable about the longitudinal axis upon reciprocating stroke motion of the piston and a cam follower arrangement for transferring the piston reciprocating linear stroke motion into rotation of the operating rod, The actuator is provided with at least two fixing rods for preventing rotation of the piston. The fixing rods are rigidly secured at one end wall of the cylinder. The fixing rods extend parallel to the longitudinal axis and enter into respective blind passages provided at the first piston end to allow the linear stroke motion. The actuator is provided with at least two additional fixing rods, to enable the linear stroke motion.

Abstract: A throttle plate control system mounts a rotational position sensor directly to a throttle body structure to take advantage of vibration isolation provided for the throttle body structure. The configuration is compact and connects the throttle plate of the throttle body structure in force transmitting relation with a rotational position sensor by using a cam structure. A cam member is coupled to a movable portion of a rotational position sensor and a cam follower is rigidly attached to the throttle plate shaft within the throttle body structure. By shaping the cam surface of the cam member, a nonlinear relationship can be specifically predetermined in order to maximize the operation of a throttle control system.

Abstract: A first pipe, a second pipe and a third pipe are airtightly connected with each other. A cam member rotates about a rotation axis for moving a valve body so as to open/close the first pipe and the second pipe so that the third pipe is selectively communicated with the first pipe and the second pipe, the cam member being movable in a direction parallel with the rotation axis. A cam actuator drives the cam member so as to move the cam member in the direction parallel with the rotation axis to open both of the first pipe and the second pipe, when the cam member is rotated at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A rotary actuator for a valve includes a cam mechanism for transmitting opening force to a movable valve member to move the valve member off a valve seat, against the bias of a closing spring. The cam mechanism does not transmit spring force to the valve member when the valve member is being moved to the closed position or is in the closed position. Also, the parts of the cam mechanism have a large surface area of contact when the valve is in the open position, to minimize unit loading of the cam surfaces. The movable cam is movable axially relative to the actuator handle. The movable valve member is blocked from rotation relative to the valve body. The cam mechanism does not transmit spring force to the movable valve member when the valve member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A compact, in-line valve assembly consists of a hollow valve body, a seat, and a first diaphragm assembly including a deflectable portion forming a first volume between the seat and the first diaphragm assembly. A second diaphragm is attached to the first diaphragm assembly such that a second volume is defined between the second diaphragm and the second opening. A third volume is formed between the first diaphragm assembly and the second diaphragm and is sealed from the first volume and the second volume. A process flows through the first diaphragm assembly between the first volume and the second volume. A low-leak rate, self-aligning head assembly including a stem and a head coupled are coupled to the first diaphragm assembly. A deflection of the deflectable portion and the second diaphragm provides movement to open and close the head from the valve seat.

Abstract: A diaphragm operated pressure regulating valve for connection between a source of gas under pressure and the point of use comprises an inlet port having an axis, a valve element coaxial with the inlet port and a coaxial ball and cam valve element actuating arrangement controlled by the diaphragm which is transverse to and coaxial with the inlet port.

Abstract: A brewing machine with brewing water flow control mechanisms for controlling flow between chambers, includes a filling chamber in fluid connection with a heating reservoir. In one aspect of the invention, a control chamber with a sealable opening is formed about a drain hole in the filling chamber so that water must flow through the control chamber to reach the reservoir, and fluid access to the control chamber is controlled by a seal which engages the opening in the control chamber. Engagement of the seal with the opening in the control chamber is controlled by operation of a lid which covers the filling chamber. In another aspect of the invention, a flow rate control valve assembly is at least partially housed within the control chamber and has a portion which is proximate to the drain hole in the filling chamber connected to the reservoir, whereby a rate of flow from the filling chamber to the reservoir is selectively controllable by adjustment of the flow rate control valve.

Abstract: A solenoid valve comprising a body in which there is fixed an electromagnet having a plunger core carrying at least one valve member and movable between first and second positions corresponding respectively to an excited state and to a rest state of the electromagnet, and a manual control pushbutton mounted on the body transversely to the plunger core firstly to slide between an active position in which a cam-forming end of the pushbutton co-operates with the plunger core to bring it into its first position and an inactive position into which the pushbutton is returned resiliently and its cam-forming end is disengaged from the plunger core, and secondly, while in the active position, to pivot between a locked position in which the pushbutton co-operates with an abutment element secured to the body which opposes resilient return, and an unlocked position in which the pushbutton escapes from the abutment element, the abutment element including means enabling it to be releasably fixed to the body.

Abstract: A hydraulic flow valve apparatus having a valve body providing a valve body cavity with an eccentric sidewall. The sidewall terminates at a frontal surface of the valve body with a conical bottom surface defining a flow aperture at its apex. A sealing shaft is fitted within the cavity and is enabled for lateral movement due to the eccentric sidewall. The sealing shaft provides at one end, a rubber seat sealing the flow aperture, and at the other end, a planar surface set at an off-normal angle. A fluid actuated vane extends away from the frontal surface of the valve body and is pivotally engaged with the planar surface of the sealing shaft so as to move the sealing shaft laterally, so as to uncover the aperture when the vane is forced out of a selected preliminary alignment with the sealing shaft.

Abstract: A valve with a small construction space. The valve has a valve element, arranged in a valve housing, and a manual activation device which has an activation element which is arranged movably in a recess of the valve housing and which is actively connected to the valve element for the manual activation of the valve element. The activation element is securely retained in the recess of the valve housing by a rigid projection and a stop region which co-operates with the projection. The rigid projection is radially projected and integrally formed either on the activation element or the valve housing and the stop region is formed vice versa on the valve housing or the activation element. Between the recess and the activation element, a sealing element is provided which is of such resilient form that the activation element can be introduced eccentrically into the recess during assembly and is automatically centred in the recess after the assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure fuel servicing nozzle for mating with a standardized aircraft fueling adapter having an adapter valve biased in a closed position to prevent fuel flow. The fuel nozzle includes a nozzle body and a collar assembly coupled to the nozzle body. Fuel flow is prevented when the nozzle valve is in a fully retracted position and fuel flow is allowed when the nozzle valve is extended and when the nozzle valve pushes the adapter valve in a downstream direction. A bias member maintains the nozzle valve in fully open position when intimate contact between the valves is disrupted, such as when fuel flow forces the adapter valve further in the downstream direction. The fuel nozzle further includes a collar assembly rotatably coupled to the nozzle body such that the fuel nozzle is secured to the fueling adapter by engaging the fuel nozzle onto the fueling adapter and rotating the collar assembly about the nozzle body and fueling adapter.

Abstract: A valve driving apparatus includes a main body coupled with an inflow tube for introducing a fluid internally and a discharge tube for discharging the fluid. Valve members are movable within a predetermined range, for permitting the opening or the closing of apertures connected to one of the inflow tube and the discharge tube which is coupled with the main body. A driver drives the valve members, and the driver includes cam members having cam faces used for operating the valve members and a drive source for driving the cam members, wherein the valve members are operated by rotating the cam members to open the close the apertures.

Abstract: Fill valve 10 controls the flow of propane from a fill line FL to a control valve CV mounted on a propane use tank T. The fill valve includes a valve body 12 having a propane inlet 20, an elongate sleeve 24 and a discharge housing 22 surrounding the elongate sleeve and having a thread 30, 19 for interconnection with a mating thread in the control valve. The sleeve 24 may be secured to the body 12 by a swaging operation. A nose tip 26 is secured to the elongate sleeve and has an external surface 68, an annular seal 70 for sealing engagement with the control valve, and a fill valve seat 100 defining a portion of a flow passage 92 therethrough. Valve stem 18 extends through the valve body and the elongate sleeve and is axially moveable between opened and closed positions. A lower end of the valve stem is positioned within the nose tip. A fill valve seal 76 is carried on the valve stem for sealing engagement and disengagement with the fill valve seat 33.

Abstract: A valve and an arrangement for a fire suppression water sprinkler system includes a valve which has an inlet and an outlet with a restricted orifice to limit the flow through the valve to correspond to the flow through a single sprinkler head. The valve has a biasing member so that the valve opens when the pressure in the inlet exceeds a predetermined pressure and the valve may be opened manually to test the system or to drain the system.

Abstract: Governor valve device for a pressure fluid operated tool having a ball valve (23, 24), the valve ball (24) of which is provided in a cavity (25), open towards the seal ring (23) of the valve, in a movable piston (26). A spring-loaded member (30) urges the valve ball against the seal ring. By movement of the piston, the ball can be moved out of and into, respectively, a sealing position against the seal ring in order to permit and to prevent, respectively, the passage of pressure fluid to a drive chamber (17) in the tool.

Abstract: A freeze protection plug has latching balls engageable bayonet-fashion with grooves in a fitting. The balls are normally held in engagement with the grooves by a cam, but move inward to release the plug from the fitting when the cam is moved by a thermal actuator carried by the plug. The balls are retained in tapered openings in the wall of the plug to reduce jamming. Helical ramps in the grooves permit the use of a strong, reliable plug ejecting spring, and make manual insertion of the plug easy. Insertion is aided by the ribs of a plastic cap, which facilitate manual grasping and rotation of the plug. A paint shield ring prevents failures resulting from paint bridges adhering both to the plug and to the fitting. A unitary molded lanyard with two oval loops prevents loss of the plug. The seal on the plug is located on the liquid system side of the latching balls and isolates moving parts from the liquid system, and is of small diameter.

Abstract: A throttle shaft assembly includes throttle shaft with a cam and shaft portion the shaft portion configured to be inserted in the throttle body, a throttle return spring that is coiled around the throttle shaft with two ends one end engaged to the cam portion and the other end engaged to a spring support on the throttle body, and a throttle spring cover that substantially surrounds the throttle return spring and is slideably mounted on the throttle shaft. The throttle return spring can be preloaded and restrained at both ends on the throttle shaft assembly thus preventing the preload from being released as the throttle shaft assembly is inserted into the throttle body. One end of the spring can be released to engage a portion of the throttle body thus reducing a portion of the preload. The cover had several flexible fingers that engage a groove in the throttle shaft and prevent the cover from sliding off thus exposing the spring.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a poppet axially moveable in a passageway of a body member. The poppet has an annular seal sealingly engageable with a sealing abutment of the body and, when so engaged, blocks the flow of fluid between the first end of the body and the second end of the body. A rotatable actuator imparts axial movement to the poppet to move the annular seal from the positioned engaged to the shoulder to a positioned spaced from the shoulder.

Abstract: A boat drain plug with cable tether including a cylindrical plug portion adapted for coupling with the drain of the boat. The cylindrical plug portion has an upper end, a lower end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The upper end has a block secured thereto. The block has an aperture therethrough. The lower end is receivable within the drain. A length of safety cable is provided that is formed into a lower loop and an upper loop. The lower loop is coupled with the aperture of the block of the plug portion. A swivel loop is provided having a central pivot member with opposed upper and lower looping members. The lower looping member couples with the upper loop of the length of safety cable. A safety line is provided having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end couples with the upper looping member of the swivel loop. The upper end is couplable with the tie down cleat of the boat.

Abstract: A flow control valve for allowing the flow to be controlled on a proportional basis using a direct current(DC) motor thereby improving the flow control function. The flow control valve is constructed in a manner that a valve housing having a guide space and an inlet and an outlet is formed on the both sides of the valve housing, the inlet and the outlet being in communication with each other through the guide space. A spool is installed inside the guide space of the valve housing and up/down movably coupled therein so as to control the opening of the outlet. A spool guide is placed on the upper side of the guide space passing through liquified coolant by moving up/down along with the spool. A elastic support elastically supports the spool guide to one direction. A sealing member prevents the leakage of liquefied coolant by surrounding the spool on the lower side of the valve housing. A driving mechanism moves the spool up/down by use of a DC motor.

Abstract: A collar actuatable air valve for air powered strap tensioning tools, and methods therefor, including a collar rotatably coupled to a housing, an air valve disposed at least partially in the housing and having an actuator portion biased to protrude therefrom and into engagement with an actuator surface of the collar. A collar biasing member rotatably biases the collar relative to the housing to close the air valve, whereby the collar is rotatable against the bias of the collar biasing member to open the air valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling the supply of intake air to a vehicle, incorporating a control unit which is arranged to indicate and initiate supply of intake air to at least three intake air regions in the vehicle which usually comprise a defroster region, a panel region and a floor region. The apparatus incorporates a control arrangement which is designed, depending on the setting of the control unit, to control dampers (15 A-C) which are situated in ducts which lead to the intake air regions. The control arrangement incorporates a cam arrangement designed to act upon an arm (14 A-C), arranged for each inlet air region, for variable setting of at least one of the dampers (15 A-C) between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A flow control valve employing a step motor includes a valve housing having liquid inlet and outlet passageways, and a guide space which is communicated with the liquid inlet and outlet passageways, a spool which is connected to be movable up and down to the guide space of the valve housing so as to control an openness of the outlet passageway, a spool guide which is accommodated in an upper portion of the guide space so as to flow a refrigerant liquid downward by being moved together with the spool, an elastic support which elastically supports the spool guide in one direction, a seal member which is connected to a lower end portion of the valve housing, wrapping around a lower portion of the spool, so as to prevent a leakage of the refrigerant liquid, and a driving mechanism having a step motor to move the spool up and down, in which employing a dilatant liquid and a diaphram is eliminated and a proportional control is enabled, to thereby enhance the flow control performance and a durability of the valve.

Abstract: A casing 61 is formed with a guide bore 69 having an open upper end for guiding an operating rod 21. An opening-closing indicator 77 is mounted on an upper end of the operating rod 21 and positioned within the guide bore 69 when a fluid channel is closed with the operating rod 21 in a lowered position. The casing 61 has a transparent convex lens 81 bulging upward from a top surface thereof and closing the open upper end of the guide bore 69. The indicator 77 is positioned as projected upward from the top surface of the casing 61 so as to be visible through the transparent lens 81 when the fluid channel is opened with the operating rod 21 moved to a raised position.

Abstract: A fluid controller comprises a pivotal member pivotally movable about the axis of a horizontal pin, a pair of rollable rollers rotatably supported by the lower end of the pivotal member and having an axis in parallel to the axis of the horizontal pin, a slope provided by the upper surface of a bonnet for allowing each roller to roll therealong in a plane orthogonal to the axis of the roller, and a stopper supported by the pivotal member so as to be movable between a position to engage with a valve stem and a position to be out of engagement therewith. The pivotal member is pivotally moved to roll the rollers along the slope and move the roller-supporting pivotal member upward or downward with the rolling movement, whereby the horizontal pin is raised or lowered.

Abstract: A tap attached to one end of a water pipe or a connecting pipe of a water dispenser, and controlling the flow of water or liquid by opening and closing an outlet by the operation of a handle actuated by the leverage, the tap including a body having a shaft with a compression spring, connected to a packing used for opening and closing the outlet, and a lid serving to support a support point when turning or, or off the tap; a push handle mounted on the upper portion of the body and having a shaft connecting boss coupled to the front end of the shaft, a downward rotation stopper, an upward rotation stopper, a push portion, and a race formed on its middle; and an auxiliary handle inserted into the race of the push handle and varying the support point of the push handle according to its two-stage operation, thus controlling the opening/closing of the packing with safety.

Abstract: The valve control mechanism is suitable for use in a valve train which transmits lifts from a cam (11) located on a camshaft (10) of an internal combustion engine to a cylinder head valve (217) of the internal combustion engine and which has a first abutment member (212) in abutment with the cam (11) and a second abutment member (215) in abutment with the top of the stem of the cylinder head valve (217). The valve control mechanism comprises a first tappet member (212) slidable in a bore in the engine, a second tappet member (213) moveable relative to the first tappet member (212) and locking means (220, 221, 222, 223) capable of locking the first (212) and the second (213) tappet members to move together. When the locking means (220, 221, 222, 223) locks the first (212) and second (213) tappet members to move together, the valve control mechanism transmits all of the lift of the cam (11) to the cylinder head valve (217).

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve is provided comprising a valve seat inside a housing for defining a passage opening in the housing and a valve seal positioned against the valve seat for closing off fluid flow. A push rod extends from the valve seal and through the passage opening. The push rod is moveable for moving the valve seal off the seat to open the valve. The valve seal is restricted to substantially axial movement, preferably by a spring biasing the valve seal against the valve seat which spring is sized so as to engage the walls of the passage. A cam shaft rotatably mounted in the housing is provided for moving the push rod upon rotation of the cam shaft. A handle is non-rotatably connected to the shaft for rotating the cam shaft. A latch may be provided for releasably locking the handle in a position where the valve is open. A safety may also be provided on the latch arm so as to prevent the handle from being moved accidentally.

Abstract: A valve stem sealing device used for preventing oil from entering a combustion chamber through a gap formed between a valve guide and a valve stem is disclosed. The valve stem sealing device comprises an annular oil seal surrounding a valve stem and an annular support member fixed to the top of the valve guide so as to hold the oil seal in its place, wherein the support member has an inwardly opening annular recess and rotatably receives the oil seal in the recess, with a bearing being positioned between said oil seal and the side wall of the support member. In addition, a rubber member is tightly interposed between the support member and the valve guide so as to absorb the vibrations caused by a valve operation. Also, a support cap covers the outside wall of the oil seal so that the outside wall of the support cap is brought into contact with the bearing.

Abstract: A toggle valve includes a valve stem which moves a valve body towards and away from a valve seat, an operation member separate from the valve stem, valve stem rollers which are supported by the valve stem and which have shafts whose axes extend in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the sliding movement of the valve stem without intersecting the same, a tapered surface provided on the end of the operation member adjacent to the valve stem, and intermediate rollers which are provided between the tapered surface of the operation member and the valve stem rollers to come into contact with the tapered surface and the valve stem rollers.

Abstract: A valve assembly of a water dispenser for a refrigerator includes a connecting part connected to a reservoir which stores water, a valve spool for opening/closing the connecting part, a biasing spring placed between the connecting part and valve spool, for exerting a biasing force to the valve spool, and an open/close part for raising the valve spool by overcoming the biasing force of the biasing spring. The horizontal motion of a slide member sliding along a base plate swings the cams, and the swing motion of the cams raises the valve spool. Once valve spool ascends, the connecting part is opened and the water within the reservoir is poured into a cup. The valve assembly is easy and convenient to use, is simple in structure, and maximizes the space efficiency of a refrigerating compartment door.

Abstract: An valve assembly for automatically shutting off the flow of a pressurized liquid to a storage tank includes a cam that is rotated in response to the level of a liquid in the storage tank. A follower moves a poppet valve axially with a housing as a nonlinear function of rate of cam rotation. The poppet valve is moved to a closed position to terminate flow of a liquid to the storage tank whenever the liquid level within the storage tank reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: Fill valve 10 controls the flow of propane from a fill line FL to a control valve CV mounted on a propane use tank T. The fill valve includes a valve body 12 having a propane inlet 20, an elongate sleeve 24 and a discharge housing 22 surrounding the elongate sleeve and having an external left-hand thread 30 for interconnection with a mating thread in the control valve. A nose tip 26 is secured to the elongate sleeve and has an external surface 68, an annular seal 70 for sealing engagement with the control valve, and a fill valve seat 100 defining a portion of a flow passage 66 therethrough. Valve stem 18 extends through the valve body and the elongate sleeve and is axially moveable between opened and closed positions. A lower end of the valve stem is positioned within the nose tip. A handle is pivotably connected to the valve stem. A fill valve seal 76 is carried on the valve stem for sealing engagement and disengagement with the fill valve seat 100.

Abstract: A throttle valve is disposed in a handle of an air tool. The throttle valve includes a throttle trigger provided on the handle of the air tool, and a throttle pin which is fixed to the throttle trigger and adapted to axially move when the throttle trigger is operated. A valve stem having a head portion is coupled with the throttle pin. A valve bush is press-fit into a shoulder portion provided inside the handle on which the head portion of the valve stem rests. A spring is provided to urge the head portion of the valve stem to contact the valve bush and to allow the valve stem to tilt when the throttle pin axially moves. This structure makes it possible to provide airtightness between the shoulder portion and the head portion of the valve stem by a simplified machining. In addition, the airtightness can be maintained for a longer period of time compared to the case of using a washer made of Teflon.

Abstract: A plug assembly (2) which can be used in a drain, sink or bath (5). The plug (2) is of the pop up type being spring biassed into an open position. The plug (2) includes inter-engaging means for engagement of the plug (2) with a waste pipe (3) and means to permit the movement of the plug (2) relative to the pipe (3), both of which are circumferentially situated so that there is no impediment to fluid moving through the plug (2) and into the pipe (3). The means to bias the plug (2) to the open position includes a spring (18) which is arranged between the exterior of the plug (2) side and the interior of the waste pipe (3), and shoulders (6, 19) formed in each, such that said fluid flowing through the pipe (3) does not contact the spring (18). The plug (2) can be manually operated or operated remotely.

Abstract: A water flow control device including a control valve mounted in a casing and controlled by a control rod through an actuating rod to close/open the water discharging port, the control valve including a valve flap having a center hole and a plurality of axial ribs axially downwardly extended from the periphery of the center hole and being moved to close/open the water discharging port of the upright tube of the casing, an axle having a bottom end inserted through the center hole of the valve flap and a top end vertically slidably inserted into a downward bottom hole in the cup-shaped holder of the cup-like casing mounting base, a valve element fixedly mounted around the axle in the middle and moved with it to open/close the center hole of the valve flap, and a stem fixedly connected to the bottom end of the axle and moved by the actuating rod to lift the valve flap from the upright tube of the casing.

Abstract: A pre-assembled valve mechanism for use in valve controlled internal combustion engines and the like which is constructed and arranged to be installed and removed quickly as a unitary module with minimum effort and expenditure of time; the module comprising a cylindrical housing with valve seat and exhaust port, a headed valve cooperable with the seat, a valve guide, a return spring and a valve actuating cam follower coaxially mounted in operating position with the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the a valve by a coded electromagnetic signal comprises a saddle assembly for installation on a valve. The saddle assembly includes an aperture allowing for placement over a valve stem and a valve saddle having two arm elements which are secured to a saddle plate and extend around the valve. A drive drum is secured to the saddle assembly and includes a drive drum tube. Drive plates are secured to the drive drum tube and are separated by drive drum alignment spacers. Drive plate drive channels guide a non-stationary post attached to plurality of drive springs secured to an upper and a lower stationary guide plate. A plurality of stationary guide plates includes an aperture through which a drive drum tube passes allowing the drive drum to rotate freely. A plurality of guide plates are linked to a hammer shaft and a hammer cam which is released by a trigger activated by the coded electromagnetic signal which allows the rotation of the drive drum and turning of the valve stem.

Abstract: Gas control and dispensing assembly comprising a lower unit (1) which is mounted on a gas tank (4) and houses a regulator (10, 9) and an upper unit (5) which is mounted on the lower unit (1) via a threaded ring (24) and houses an indexed flowmeter valve (14, 43) upstream of a low pressure gas outlet (19). The invention is suitable for transportable gas tanks and vehicle-body integrated gas tanks.

Abstract: A device contains a super absorbent hydrophilic polymer in combination with a compatible liquid to form a thick, viscous gel-like colloidal fluid to provide high durability, low cost, and ready manufacture in footwear, medical applications, including surgical padding, flotation sleeping devices, and other applications for the dissipation of shock or load over time and/or an area.

Abstract: The invention has its object to provide a diaphragm type high pressure shut-off valve which is simple in external shape, can realize miniaturization and is convenient in handling.The shut-off valve comprises a cylindrical housing (10) having a supply unit for compressed air at its end in an axial direction (Q), a piston (19) provided in the housing (10) and adapted to reciprocate in response to the compressed air, a return spring (20) provided in the housing (10) so as to permit the piston (19) to return, a rack portion (19A) provided to extend from the piston (19), a cam pinion (17) having a pinion portion (17B) provided integrally with the pinion portion (17B) and a rotating shaft (18) supported by the housing (10), and a diaphragm (7) adapted for movement in response to displacements of stems (9,13) and abutting against the cam face portion (17A) of the cam pinion (17).