Spring Patents (Class 251/321)
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Publication number: 20100282995Abstract: A open/close device of washing tank drain comprises an open/close controller having a sliding shaft and a fixed sleeve, a drain plug mechanism with an open/close function mechanism, and a connecting cable between the open/close controller and the open/close function mechanism. The open/close controller has a retaining hook to be connected with the sliding shaft. A first stop position and a second stop position, which are moveably connected with the retaining hook, are set on the surface of the sliding shaft, at different height, and the first one being closer to the head of the sliding shaft than the second one. The sliding shaft is provided with a first one-way slideway and a second one-way slideway. The open/close controller also has a spring for applying a force to the sliding shaft along the direction from the head to the tail of the sliding shaft. One end of the connecting cable is connected with the sliding shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Difeng Cen
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Publication number: 20100264348Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic control valve assembly with a dynamic bore plug assembly that flexibly dampens valve operation. The disclosure teaches various bore plug assemblies for control valve body that can include a dynamic plug configured to restrict fluid flow out of a control valve bore. The bore plug assemblies are configured to selectively alter compressibility in the control valve bore during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Derek Kinch, Robert Orley Burkhart
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Publication number: 20100263733Abstract: A dental syringe may include a replaceable valve cartridge containing one or more valves which may use a seating surface and an opposing seating surface with a relative angle formed between the two surfaces. The relative angle allows for regulation of the flow of fluid. The replaceable valve cartridge may also include a system to remove a residual liquid from a tip of a dental syringe. Additionally, the replaceable valve cartridge may include a seal that prevents bleed-over of fluids. Further, the dental syringe may comprise a tip retention insert which may use either a pair of plates or a plurality of ball bearings to retain the dental syringe tips. An alternate embodiment of a valve may comprise features intended to reduce the force necessary to actuate the valve. A metering screw and/or flow-control groove with increasing depth may control of flow through the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Glenn A. Klecker, David Terrill, Jason Spencer
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Publication number: 20100258756Abstract: The slide type valve of the present invention has a structure in which a movable flowpath forming member is pressed toward a slidable sealing member by use of a spring member and in which the load of the slidable sealing member received from the movable flowpath forming member becomes equal to a constant spring load determined by a spring force of the spring member. Additionally, an attachment member holding the movable flowpath forming member that is movable to the fixed flowpath forming member has a housing hole whose shape substantially coinciding with the shape of the movable flowpath forming member. The movable flowpath forming member is housed in the housing hole so as to be slidable in a direction perpendicular to the first end surface of the fixed flowpath forming member, and, accordingly, the load distribution is uniformed both in a first seal sliding surface and in a second seal sliding surface of the slidable sealing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: TAKASAGO ELECTRIC, INCInventors: Naoya Asai, Hiroyuki Sugiura
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Publication number: 20100258757Abstract: A fluid dispenser valve comprising a valve body (10) containing a metering chamber (20), and a valve member (30) that slides in said valve body (10) between a rest position and a dispensing position, for selectively dispensing the content of said metering chamber (20), said metering chamber (20) being, in the rest position of the valve member (30), connected to a fluid reservoir containing the fluid to be dispensed via a fluid-flow passage (35, 35?), said valve member (30) including a radial support collar, said fluid-flow passage (35, 35?) passing, level with said collar (320), inside said valve member (30) and/or said collar (320), at least in part, so as to enable the metering chamber (20) to be filled by gravity when, in the rest position of the valve member (30), the valve is in an upsidedown position with the metering chamber (20) disposed below the reservoir, and so as to enable said metering chamber (20) to be emptied by gravity when, in the rest position of the valve member (30), the valve is in an uType: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: VALOIS SASInventors: Jacques Fontela, Gerard Van De Weghe, Jean-Claude Luccioni, Frederic Pirou
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Patent number: 7805956Abstract: An additive-storing tank assembly includes: a tank body having an additive-storing space defined in the tank body, in which an additive is stored; a plunger-holding tube provided at one side of the tank body in order to connect the additive-storing space with a water supply pipe for supplying water to a dispenser of a refrigerator; and an opening/closing means for selectively connecting the additive-storing space with the water supply pipe so that the additive stored in the additive-storing space is dissolved in the water flowing through the water supply pipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Yong Chol Kwon
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Publication number: 20100243941Abstract: A sliding valve having a valve slider that can be axially displaced relative to the valve sleeve in order to determine the size of variable passage cross-sections and for establishing a pressurization connection between a high-pressure connection and a working connection and a pressure-reducing connection between the working connection and a low-pressure connection, in that control edges running in the circumferential direction are configured on the outer circumference of the valve slider, which interact with the control edges of the valve sleeve. The control edges of the valve sleeve are configured as edges extending in the circumferential direction relative to the symmetry axis, which are a component of a lateral face of the valve sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Continetal Teves AG & Co. oHGInventors: Stefan A. Drumm, Lothar Schiel
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Publication number: 20100243942Abstract: An improved control valve for a reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system for supplying relatively pure water for on-demand dispensing, wherein the improved control valve positively terminates pure water production and brine outflow to a waste or drain when a pure water reservoir reaches a substantially filled condition. The control valve responds to a predetermined pressure differential between a tap or feed water inflow and produced pure water to close a pure water outflow line when the pure water reservoir reaches a substantially filled condition, thereby positively preventing further production of pure water. Shortly thereafter, the control valve closes a brine outflow line thereby positively preventing further water flow through the system until at least a predetermined volume of the reservoir-stored pure water is dispensed. When this occurs, the control valve re-opens in sequence the brine outflow and the pure water outflow lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Bruce D. Burrows
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Publication number: 20100219364Abstract: Minimum pressure valve having a housing (13) with an inlet (14) and an outlet (15) and in which has been provided a valve body (21) which is pushed against a seating (30) round the inlet (14) in a closed position, and whereby the valve body (21) is situated at a distance from the above-mentioned seating (30) in an open position, such that the inlet (14) is connected to the outlet (15), whereby the valve body (21) is provided in a sliding manner in a valve casing (17) confining, together with the valve body (21) an inner space (36) that is connected to the inlet (14) via a duct (35).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Kristof Adrien Laura Martens
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Publication number: 20100213401Abstract: A bypass valve for a cooler connected downstream from a hydraulic aggregate. The bypass valve includes a housing with ports for connection to the hydraulic aggregate and the cooler. A closure element is located in the housing for closing and opening a bypass. A spring pushes the closure element into a closing position, and thermo-sensitive means causes the closure element to open if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid is below a threshold temperature. The thermo-sensitive means are formed by the valve spring, which is made of a memory-metal alloy with a transition point close to the threshold temperature such that below the threshold temperature it no longer exerts a force and allows the closure element to open.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Hans-Joachim Martin, Anton Fritzer
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Publication number: 20100205774Abstract: A hinge device prevents breakage of a structuring part from an increase in an internal pressure during overload. In the hinge device, first and second members are rotatable relative to each other. A case is fixed to either the first or second member, and a shaft body capable of rotating relative to the case is fixed to the other. A first chamber and a second chamber formed between the case and the shaft body are filled with viscous fluid. An orifice between the first and second chambers narrows a flow path for the viscous fluid moving from the first to second chamber, resisting rotation of the shaft body. A space region is provided in the shaft body, with a valve body movably placed therein. When pressure of the first chamber reaches a predetermined level, the valve body moves in the space region to increase the volume of the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventor: Masahiro Yoshida
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Publication number: 20100133459Abstract: A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid into or out of a fluid vessel, such as a tank, and is particularly useful in transferring fluids with particulates or high viscosity 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 substantially hollow substantially hollow shaft is disposed in and extends along the passage in the body. A plug sealing the passage is at a first location. A diaphragm sealing the passage is at a second location intermediate the plug and the distal end of the passage. The shaft extends through and is secured to the diaphragm and has a fluid transfer opening between the diaphragm and the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Allpure Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Zumbrum
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Patent number: 7712484Abstract: A piston, which is displaceable by pilot air, is provided in a main body. A valve plug, which is composed of a resin material, is connected to an end of a shaft connected to the piston. The valve plug is seated on a valve seat section of a sub-body connected to the main body, and thus the flow of the paint to a flow passage is cut off. A seating section of the valve plug, which is to be seated on the valve seat section, is formed to be substantially spherical. Further, the surface of the valve seat section is recessed and substantially spherical corresponding to the seating section.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: SMC Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshihiro Fukano, Shoichi Makado
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Publication number: 20100090149Abstract: A poppet valve assembly for a high-speed compressor, the poppet valve assembly including a cage that includes a plurality of counter bores disposed therein. The poppet valve assembly further includes a plurality of poppets, each poppet having a stem and a head. The head of each poppet has a maximum diameter that is less than approximately 0.75 inches. The stem of the poppet is disposed in each of said counter bores. The poppet valve assembly also includes a seat plate overlying said cage, said seat plate including a plurality of through bores axially aligned with the counter bores of the cage. Each through bore is sized to have a smaller diameter than the maximum diameter of the head. A lift spacer is disposed in each of the counter bores.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: COMPRESSOR ENGINEERING CORP.Inventors: Gene M. Thompson, Catherine Jones
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Publication number: 20100091261Abstract: An operating valve of the present invention is a differential pressure operating valve 100 for performing a vacuum suction of a substrate, the operating valve comprises a body 4 having an opening which is provided at an exhaust side for exhausting an air from an inside to an outside and is opposed to a suction side for sucking the air from the outside to the inside, a valve 8, and a spring 9 whose one end is connected with one of the suction side and the exhaust side of the body 4 and the other end is connected with the valve 8. The spring 9 is configured to stretch or compress in accordance with a differential pressure between the suction side and the exhaust side, and the valve 8 is provided with at least one hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hiroyuki Eki, Shiro Sakai
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Publication number: 20100084596Abstract: Field removable bonnet assemblies for use with valves are described herein. An example field removable bonnet assembly for use with internal valves includes a body that is to be removably coupled to the internal valve. The body defines a bore that is to receive a valve packing. Additionally, the field removable bonnet assembly includes a shaft having a cam assembly that is to rotatably engage a stem of the internal valve. The shaft is rotatably coupled to the body and the shaft is at least partially positioned within the bore. Further, the field removable bonnet assembly includes a removable adjuster that is externally accessible to enable an adjustment of the removable adjuster relative to the body to change a force exerted by the valve packing on the shaft. The removable adjuster is field removable to replace or repair the valve packing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Chun Lin, Matthew William Hanusa, Roy Ronald Pelfrey, Eric Alan Miller
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Publication number: 20100072409Abstract: A pressure-relief valve assembly is improved in that sealing surfaces on both the valve seat and valve head are confrontationally disposed annular planar surfaces oriented substantially perpendicular to the valve axis. A resilient valve seal is formed of a material which deforms to a predetermined extent into sealing engagement against both sealing surfaces when compressed by the spring biasing force. When a vacuum exists the combination of the spring force and a holding force created by a pressure differential acts to increase the extent of compression between the resilient valve seal and both sealing surfaces sufficient to create a vacuum-tight seal. The magnitude of the spring biasing force in discrete increments may be adjusted by varying the degree of threaded engagement between members forming the valve housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: DANIEL A. HANCOCK, William L. Holstein, Jeffrey L. Fleischut
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Publication number: 20100051118Abstract: A flow control valve for use in oxygen systems. The flow control valve has a body within an inlet and an outlet. A seat is located within the body and a ball retainer is located within the body. The ball retainer is able to capture a ball. The flow control valve also has biasing means connected to the ball retainer. Furthermore, the biasing means is movable between a flow and a non-flow position. The ball retainer is in a closed position when the ball, captured by the ball retainer, engages the seat to prevent gas flowing through the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: OXYCHECK PTY LTD.Inventors: Peter James Nelson, John Robert De Witt, Theodore Aaron Steinberg
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Publication number: 20100044609Abstract: A pipe connector is provided with a valve cartridge. The pipe connector can be modified so as to meet requirements for a variety of uses without changing the basic design of the connector body by simply replacing the valve cartridge with another valve cartridge having valve functions meeting a desired use. The pipe connector includes a tubular connector body 10 through which a fluid flows, and a valve cartridge 30 capable of being fitted in the connector body and of controlling the flow of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Satoshi MATSUBARA
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Publication number: 20100040497Abstract: A novel valve assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the valve assembly includes a seat plate having a plurality of fluid conduits. The valve assembly may also include a plurality of poppet assemblies. In some embodiments, a poppet assembly of such a plurality includes at least one fluid port and a housing configured to be coupled to the seat plate to facilitate flow of a fluid through a respective fluid conduit via the at least one fluid port of the respective poppet assembly. Other devices, systems, and methods related to poppet assemblies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Zahroof Mohamed
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Publication number: 20100032606Abstract: A ball seat valve, use thereof, and method for controlling a valve assembly comprising a ball seat valve, wherein the valve body has a chamber and a plurality of inlet openings in the chamber. The inlet openings together have an inflow area leading into the chamber through which a medium can flow, and wherein the medium flows through said openings simultaneously as these are connected to one another in parallel. The valve has a seat with an outlet opening leading out of the chamber through the valve body, and wherein the outlet opening has an outflow area leading out of the chamber through which the medium can flow. Additionally, the valve has a ball which is situated in the chamber so as to be displaceable to open up or block the outlet opening. It is advantageous that the plurality of inlet openings comprise more than 10, especially more than 50, individual such inlet openings, resulting in a decrease in pressure between the inflowing medium outside and that inside the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Gerd Strobel, Florian Schulz
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Publication number: 20090321675Abstract: A poppet valve (100) is provided according to the invention. The poppet valve (100) includes a valve body (101), a valve poppet (135) movable in the valve body (101), and at least one non-symmetric orifice (110) in the valve body (101). The valve poppet (135) is configured to move to a substantially blocking position with regard to the at least one non-symmetric orifice (110) and configured to move away from the at least one non-symmetric orifice (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: FLUID AUTOMATION SYSTEMS S.A.Inventors: Raphael Alvarez, Pierre Sirdey
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Patent number: 7610928Abstract: The present application relates to valve and actuator assemblies. The valve actuator assemblies may include a capless valve actuating arrangement, include a replaceable passage defining member that includes seal members, include a valve member that is assembled in a valve chamber from an end of the valve body that is opposite an end that a piston is assembled in, and/or include a valve member that may be rotated in a valve body without affecting the ability of the valve member to perform its sealing functions.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Joel Feldman, Peter Sulcs, Daniel E. Zeiler, Charles W. Hayes, II, David Hasak, Yancy J. Waller
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Publication number: 20090242818Abstract: A diaphragm valve including a valve body, a diaphragm assembly and an actuator assembly having a housing body that isolates the actuator from the ambient atmosphere. The diaphragm assembly is welded to the valve body to reduce and/or eliminate fluid leakage around the diaphragm assembly. Additionally or alternatively, the housing body for the actuator assembly may be welded to the valve body to reduce fluid leakage. The welding may be performed using ultrasonic welding techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.Inventors: John A. Leys, Mike Schleicher
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Publication number: 20090224196Abstract: In one embodiment, a servo poppet valve is provided that includes a valve housing having a flow passage therethrough, a poppet valve element disposed in the flow passage, and a first spring washer disposed between the valve housing and the poppet valve element. The poppet valve element is movable between an open position and a closed position, and the first spring washer biases the poppet valve element toward the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Justin A. Tanner, Ed Kesner, Javier Gutierrez, Michael Lawrence
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Publication number: 20090212249Abstract: The invention relates to a device for bleeding a hydraulic system. The bleeding device comprises a venting passage which can be closed by means of a valve arrangement. In order to simplify such a bleeding device regarding the operation thereof while preventing air from being delivered in an uncontrolled manner during the bleeding process, the valve arrangement is provided with a valve member (S) which can be lifted from a valve seat (8) of the valve arrangement counter to the force of a spring element (7) in an open position of the bleeding device while being fixed to the valve seat (8) in a closed position of the bleeding device. The invention further relates to a venting screw which encompasses such a valve arrangement according to the principle of a check valve and is to be mounted in a caliper (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Martin Maszull, Peter Rösler, Thomas Wittrock
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Publication number: 20090205440Abstract: A device for indicating and regulating the flow volume in a fluid circuit of a heating or cooling system is provided. The device includes a housing having a lower valve part, a conical bore, and a sealing seat. The device further includes an indicating element having a hollow-cylindrical inspection glass with a closed end, an open end, an indicator plunger axially movable therein and stressed by means of a spring. A regulating cone is attached to the open end of the inspection glass, whereby the free end of the indicator plunger is guided through the regulating cone and bears a flow body immersed in the conical bore. Also, the regulating cone has slots distributed at the periphery and extending to the indicator plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: WATTS INDUSTRIES DEUTSCHLAND GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRAENKTER HAFTUNGInventor: Fritz SPIESS
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Publication number: 20090199916Abstract: A valve that includes a housing defining first and second bores having a central axis, and a peripheral valve seat. An actuator is located in the first bore and has a reciprocating seal disposed for movement along the central axis for engaging the valve seat and closing the valve. A coiled return spring is mounted in the housing for urging the reciprocating seal towards the chamber to open the valve, the return spring having a first end connected to the reciprocating seal and a second end engaging a spring support in the housing facing the first bore. The return spring may have a larger diameter at its second end than its first end. The housing may include a third bore in communication with the second bore and having a different cross-sectional area than the second bore. The return spring could be supported by a discrete spring support located in one of the bores.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Mark Stephen Kozdras, Jeff Sheppard, Robert Arundine, Silvio Tonellato, Dario Bettio
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Publication number: 20090159136Abstract: A valve assembly comprising a support body (10), a plunger assembly (11) movable relative to the support body in an axial direction parallel with a longitudinal axis of the plunger assembly and said plunger assembly being angularly movable relative to the support body about said longitudinal axis, seal means (34) to provide a fluid seal between the support body and plunger assembly when support body and plunger assembly are in a first position relative to one another, bias means (43) acting on the plunger assembly in said axial direction to urge the plunger assembly in a first direction relative to the support body towards said first position, a fluid flow passage (28) to allow flow of fluid through the valve assembly when the plunger assembly has been moved relative to the support body away from said first position, said support body and plunger assembly having associated therewith respective abutment surfaces (19,31) engagable with one another to hold the valve assembly in an open state when the plunger assType: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2006Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Martin O'Donnell, Leslie Frank Checkley
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Publication number: 20090078903Abstract: Solid material valve for pressurized cans, especially for the discharge of mounting foams, provided with a valve body (2) arranged in a valve disk (1), a stem (3) guided within a central cut-out (21) of the valve body (2), with at least one inlet opening cleared for the passage of the can contents by actuating said stem (3) as well as one central discharge opening, one elastic element (4) acting on the stem (3) and sealing elements (22, 23) arranged and acting between the valve disk (1) and valve body (2) and between valve body (2) and stem (3), the elastic element (4) being provided with at least one formed part made of a rubber-elastic material and surrounding the stem (3) concentrically, with said elastic element (4) resting on the valve body (2) at the can side and on the stem (3) at the valve side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Mihaly Rideg
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Patent number: 7484643Abstract: A liquid dispensing valve having a body portion hermetically mounted to a free end of a discharge nozzle of a reservoir and defining a seat; a rod carrying a seal and being selectively displaced between a closing position in which the seal is seated on the seat, and a maximum opening position in which the seal is spaced from the seat; a cap portion hermetically affixed to the body portion downstream the seat and around the rod, and defining a discharge chamber; and an elongated spout having a discharge end turned downwards, said cap portion and elongated spout being configured and dimensioned so that, when the seat is closed, the mass of residual liquid contained in the discharge chamber forms, inside the latter, a vacuum which is sufficient to retain said mass of liquid inside the dispensing valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Whirlpool, S.A.Inventors: Claiton Emilio Do Amaral, Edson Isaltino Bento
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Publication number: 20080258095Abstract: A gas regulator comprises an actuator and a valve body, wherein the actuator includes a valve disc with a cylindrical shroud that extends beyond the valve disc to direct the flow of fluid through the regulator toward the outlet of the valve and away from the actuator. This configuration advantageously reduces the amount of pressure drop experienced by the actuator during normal operation, thereby minimizing a phenomenon known as “droop.” At least in one embodiment, the shroud can be adjustable and/or removable to allow the regulator to be tuned for specific applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: James C. Hawkins, Jason S. Mevius, Neal A. Ackerman
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Publication number: 20080258096Abstract: A gas regulator includes an actuator, a valve, and a cartridge disposed within the valve to advantageously direct, or “boost,” fluid downstream and away from the actuator under normal operating conditions, thereby increasing the operating efficiency of the regulator. The cartridge includes a first portion with a first diameter and a second portion with a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. During normal operation, the first portion receives a valve disc of the actuator within generally tight tolerances such that the valve disc and the cartridge restrict fluid communication between the valve and the actuator. This directs or “boosts” the gas toward the outlet of the valve. Additionally, during a relief operation, the second portion of the cartridge receives the valve disc to allow the free flow of gas to the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventor: James C. Hawkins
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Patent number: 7437881Abstract: To provide a control valve for a variable displacement compressor, which is capable of stably operating in a pressure control area, and causing the compressor to quickly shift to operation with the minimum displacement. The control valve for a variable displacement compressor is capable of realizing stable pressure control, since a force applied to a valve element in a valve-closing direction increases when the valve element is in a pressure control area, and is balanced with a force applied to the valve element in a valve-opening direction by the pressure of refrigerant. Further, when the valve element moves past an end point of the pressure control area, the force applied to the valve element in the valve-closing direction decreases to thereby increase the valve-opening degree of a valve portion when the valve portion is fully open.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: TGK Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hisatoshi Hirota
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Publication number: 20080217570Abstract: A connector includes a housing disposed in conjunction with a pressurized vessel and sprung valve assembly and a stem to be inserted into the housing in two stages. The stem is retained in the housing in the first stage and the stem activates the valve to release the pressurized fluid in the second stage. The connector employs a two-stage retaining mechanism that includes a clip retained in a groove defined in an interior wall of the housing, a lower groove and an upper groove formed into an exterior of the stem. The clip is disposed in the lower groove and the housing groove in the first stage; and in the upper groove and the housing groove in the second stage. The stem defines a stem stop that contacts an assembly setting mechanism upon completion of the first stage. The assembly setting mechanism is removed to allow the second stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Timothy J. King, Jonathan Clark Swift, Geoffrey Richard Keast
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Patent number: 7389801Abstract: A filling system for an anesthetic evaporator allows an adapter neck (5) of a bottle adapter (1), which said adapter neck is coded in an anesthetic-specific manner, to be inserted into the filler neck of a filling device in a simple manner. A hinge (39) is provided between the adapter neck (5) and the threaded sleeve (2) of the bottle adapter (1).Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Drägerwerk Medical AG & Co. KGInventors: Ahmet Türker, Sven Pasdzior, Dirk-Stefan Reichert, Ernst-Günther Scharmer, Grigory Kholtchanski
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Publication number: 20080135795Abstract: A gas-controlling valve for a sputum extracting device includes a valve stage, an axial rod set, a resilient body and a lid. The valve stage includes an axial sleeve, and the axial sleeve includes an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe extended therefrom and communicated to each other. One end of the axial rod set is inserted into the axial sleeve and has operational movement. The axial rod set includes a movable rod and the movable rod includes a through hole radially through the center thereof. The resilient body is arranged in the axial sleeve and both ends of the resilient body abut against corresponding end faces of the valve stage and the axial rod set. The lid covers the valve stage and is corresponding to the axial rod set such that another end of the axial rod set extends out of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: George Lee
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Patent number: 7377455Abstract: A portable sprayer comprising a generally cylindrically shaped tube and an air volume chamber, a piston rod inserted in the cylinder, a container for holding a material, a spray nozzle, and a delivery tube inserted in the container and extended to the spray nozzle is contained in a single unit. The spraying operation is activated by applying a pumping action to the piston rod. An air control valve mounted to the sprayer allows for the rapid bleed off of air from the unit. The preferred embodiment of the invention is of a size and weight so that it may easily carried.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Scott A. Fyfe
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Publication number: 20080115845Abstract: The invention concerns a pump for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid product, designed to be used in particular in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic field. The pump comprises a needle valve and a dispensing head manually movable on the pump housing between an inactive position and a punctual product dispensing position. The head includes a first cylinder forming a metering chamber of the pump, which communicates with a take-off tube via a non-return valve, a piston being slidably mounted in said first cylinder. The head also includes a second cylinder wherein is slidably mounted said needle valve, means for elastic return of the needle valve in position for closing an orifice, and means for allowing the liquid to pass between the metering chamber and a second chamber provided at the end of said dispensing head, said second cylinder having a compartment wherein are housed the elastic return means and which is isolated from said second chamber by sealing closure means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: David Leuliet, Francois Nicolle
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Patent number: 7319638Abstract: An oscillating valve driven by the pressure in a mud pulser develops a pressure variation in the mud pulse signal that is at a frequency that is different than the frequencies of the mud system. The oscillating valve is coupled to or integral with the pulse drive cylinder, whether the drive means for operation of the pulser is upstream or downstream from the orifice. A bistable valve improves performance of the transmitting element at low flow rates by providing a toggle mechanism which assures positive seating of the bistable valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Inventor: Herman D. Collette
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Patent number: 7314211Abstract: A connection arrangement for transferring gas from a compressed gas cartridge, has a valve element configured to control the release of gas from the cartridge; a male outlet which is integral with the valve element; a male inlet of a gas receiver for a tool that runs on compressed gas; and a connector receiving and connecting the male inlet and outlet. The connector is a tubular housing having a through hole extending from one end to the other. An inner wall of the housing contacts side surfaces of the male outlet and inlet in a sealing manner. The connector also has, in a middle region, transverse sealing surfaces that contact the end faces of the male outlet and inlet. The diameter of the through hole in this middle region is the same as the inner diameters of the openings in the ends of the male inlet and outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Societe de Prospection et d'Inventions Techniques SPITInventors: Emmanuel Vallon, Patrick Herelier
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Publication number: 20070176136Abstract: The invention relates to a magnet valve, having a valve insert and a tappet guided movably in the valve insert via a tappet guide, which tappet is braced on a valve body via a restoring spring resting a contact face of the tappet, and the restoring spring is guided radially from inside on one end by a spring guide of the tappet, the spring guide adjoining the contact face. According to the invention, centering means are present, which are disposed on the tappet in such a way that the restoring spring is centered and radially guided from inside over a substantial portion of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Harald Speer, Thomas Michl, Ralf Schindler, Dietmar Kratzer, Elmar Vier, Gerhard Schuster
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Patent number: 7222836Abstract: The present invention is a poppet comprising a stem and a body, with the body having a plurality of channels extending in an longitudinal direction along the periphery of the body. The channels are gas flow conduits that react to the orientation of the poppet and force the poppet to re-align itself during operation with the centerline of the regulator chamber surrounding the poppet. The plurality of channels greatly reduces the contact between the periphery of the poppet and the regulator body. The present invention further includes a bore beginning at the non-stem end of the body and extending in the longitudinal direction within the body of the poppet. The bore can receive a spring for guiding the poppet. By positioning the spring within the poppet, the spring will have minimal contact with the regulator body. The bore avoids the spring from guiding the poppet by its end and adjusts the poppet's center of gravity toward where the poppet sits on the seat.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Shi Jung Chen
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Patent number: 7207348Abstract: The safety valve comprises a body and an obturator movable in the body between a closed position (FIG. 2) and an open position (FIG. 3). It also comprises means for displacing the obturator in order to displace it towards its closed position when the pressure of the fluid is lower than a threshold value, and the displacement means comprise: a piston for driving the obturator towards its open position, the piston being in contact with the pressurised fluid when the obturator is in the open position, and means for returning the obturator towards its closed position. Application, for example, to pneumatic machining machines.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Recoules S.A.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Fouillet, Sébastien Pereira Santo
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Patent number: 7189033Abstract: Apparatus and methods for thrust sensing valves are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing including an input port and an output port and further having a mounting portion adapted to be coupled to a manufacturing tool. A supply member is operatively coupled to the housing to provide a flow of the pressurized medium into the input port of the housing. Finally, an elongated body is operatively coupled to the housing and moveable along an axis between a first position corresponding to a first pressure output from the housing and a second position corresponding to a second pressure output from the housing. The elongated body is biased into the first position and moveable into the second position in the presence of a thrust force on the mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David N. Nappier, David L. Fritsche, Scott A. Martin, Kenneth D. Harper
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Patent number: 7066446Abstract: A hydraulic valve arrangement with a first and a second working connection, both working connections being connectable with a hydraulic consumer, a supply connection having a pressure connection and a tank connection, a first valve, which closes the pressure connection or connects it in a controlled manner with the first working connection or the second working connection, a second valve, which closes the tank connection or connects it in a controlled manner with the first or the second working connection, and a control device, which controls the first valve and the second valve. It is endeavored to enable a simple manner of exact controlling the consumer. For this purpose, at least one valve is provided with an opening degree sensor, which is connected with the control device, the control device controlling the valve arrangement in dependence of the signal from the opening degree sensor and a specified signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Sauer-Danfoss ApSInventor: Brian Nielsen
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Patent number: 7040320Abstract: A valve device for controlled supply of a pressure fluid, having a housing (2) with a supply chamber (3) for the supply of a pressure fluid from an inlet (4) connected to a pressure fluid source, and having an outlet (5) communicating with the supply chamber (3) via an outlet valve (6). The valve device includes a reference chamber (10) connected to the outlet (5) through a narrow, leakage-forming duct (11), a regulating unit (12–14) adapted to keep the supply chamber (3) permanently pressurised at a value just above the pressure in the reference chamber (10), and a control valve (20) having a valve body (21) for opening and closing of a passage (19) between the supply chamber (3) and the reference chamber (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2000Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Techwood ASInventors: Anders Fjeld, Nils Terje Ottestad
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Patent number: 7036792Abstract: A valve arrangement for a vacuum pump includes a valve head displaceable substantially perpendicular to a flow direction of a fluid through the valve arrangement, a valve seat, and a valve spring for biasing the valve head into a flat abutment engagement with the valve seat, with the valve spring being formed of at least one substantially hollow body made of an elastomeric material.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbHInventors: Eckhard Bez, Stefan Zabeschek
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Patent number: 7021605Abstract: A control valve (1) comprises a housing (2) manufactured by a pressure die casting process, whose housing edges of upper semicircular bore hole are located exactly vertically above housing edges of lower semicircular bore hole and for this reason, the mold slide that forms the control edges (21) no longer has any contact point with the housing (2) and, as a consequence, symmetrical control edges (21) arise.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventor: Otto Lutz
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Patent number: 6981692Abstract: A pushbutton valve assembly for regulating water flow from a water supply to a point of use such as a bubbler head of a drinking fountain. The valve assembly includes a valve body adapted for mounting onto a suitable housing panel or the like, and includes an internal valve cartridge for on-off control of water flow. A pushbutton is rotatably carried by an escutcheon ring mounted rotatably onto an exposed outboard end of the valve body, and this pushbutton is axially movable between depressed and non-depressed positions for on-off operation of the valve cartridge. The pushbutton and the escutcheon ring include respective pairs of axially open wrench ports which can be axially aligned upon appropriate pushbutton rotation to accommodate reception of a tool such as a spanner wrench for rotatably removing the escutcheon ring from the valve body, thereby exposing the valve cartridge for service or replacement.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Haws Drinking Faucet CompanyInventor: Sam T. Hong