Abstract: A dispensing valve comprising: a first tubular member closed at one end by a wall; a second tubular member telescopically housed in said first tubular member and closed at the opposite end by a wall; said second tubular member being slidable with respect to said first member from a rest position in which it is housed inside said first tubular member into abutment against its end wall, to a position in which it projects out of said first tubular member; a piston like member secured to the closure wall of said first tubular member and capable of slidingly penetrating with a close fit into the tubular passage of said second tubular member for a distance shorter than the maximum sliding stroke of said second tubular member with respect to said first tubular member; a first radial inlet port in said first tubular member at a position near its closed end, and a second radial outlet port in said second tubular member at a position in which said outlet port is wholly housed inside said first tubular member in the sai

Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of a liquid under pressure and capable of flowing a maximum amount of liquid and still be shifted by a commercially available, industry standardly-accepted solenoid. My improved valve utilizes only four dynamic seals between the valve plunger and the bore through which the plunger operates to minimize breakaway force required to move the plunger from one position to another. The valve incorporates novel plunger and separator constructions wherein valves of different operating capabilities may be formed from common parts and selectively interchangeable parts.

Abstract: A valve device consisting of a valve body with a bore slidably receiving a valving plunger (30, 34) and having openings (64, 68) spaced along the bore wall for carrying high pressure controlling or controlled fluid. Interposed between the openings is soft seal means, such as O-rings (48, 54), embedded in suitable recessing in the bore wall. The valve plunger has an internal passage (76) with longitudinally spaced ports or ducts (78, 80) opening through the plunger wall and movable with the plunger, selectively, between positions on the same side of the seal means and on opposite sides thereof for connecting the body openings. The plunger transverse ducts (78, 80) are not of appreciably greater cross-sectional dimensions, longitudinally of the plunger, than said soft seal means (48, 54) and is closely confined on all sides, when exposed to a plunger port, by adjacent body and plunger wall structure so that distortion and extrusion of the seal, under high pressure in the plunger passage, is prevented.

Abstract: When a Hydraulically operated valve is used to control the operation of a hydraulic elevator, it is required to do so in a manner such that as the elevator cab approaches a floor level in either direction, it is first decelerated through a transition cycle and after that moved slowly a short distance through a creeping cycle to the floor level where it stops. In the up direction, an extra heavy load cuts the transistion time and adds objectionably to the time needed for up leveling. The compensating valve of the invention is interposed in the hydraulic line of the operating valve which normally is depended on to cause deceleration for transition, replacing the deceleration valve. A plunger in the compensating valve is shifted by an increase in hydraulic pressure resulting from an extra heavy load.

Abstract: A control valve is provided with an inlet and outlet port and a variable flow control arrangement therebetween. The variable flow control arrangement is comprised of a hollow spool member having a plurality of orifices disposed in a spiral manner along the length of the spool and a sleeve having an annular valve member in contact with the spool movable axially of the spool to selectively expose one or more orifices to a valve chamber in communication with the outlet port. The sleeve member is connected to a flexible diaphragm having a first surface exposed to an atmospheric pressure chamber within the control valve and a second surface exposed to a signal vacuum chamber adapted to be connected to a vacuum supply. Spring means are provided in the signal vacuum chamber for normally biasing the sleeve into a position covering all of the orifices in the absence of a vacuum signal within the signal vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A valve of simplified construction, adapted to control fluid of high volume and pressure. The valve plunger is a hollow metal tube, that controls fluid flow by moving radial slots in its peripheral wall back and forth across a seal. The plunger is moved by an air or hydraulic cylinder which is connected to the plunger by a plate ring. The plate ring has a series of holes therethrough that allow the line media to flow through, out of and around the plunger to create a balancing effect and thus decrease opposition to movement of the plunger, which opposition may be caused by forces created by the line media. The improved valve utilizes double-acting seals to isolate a down stream port, and to seal off the increase in pressure downstream when the valve is closed.

Abstract: A brake master cylinder contains a primary and a secondary piston each having an associated brake fluid reservoir and compensator valve. Normally, the primary piston is actuated directly by mechanical force and the secondary piston is actuated by fluid pressure acting on it from the primary cylinder. If brake fluid pressure fails in either primary or secondary piston regions, the unfailed piston thereupon responds directly to mechanical actuating forces to produce normal brake fluid pressure in its associated wheel cylinders without interference from the failed piston.Compensator valves, external to the cylinders enable brake fluid replenishment without requiring additional cylinder length.

Abstract: A plurality of gas actuated valves capable of high-speed action, great prure endurance and withstanding shock, vibration and a marine environment. A sliding member, closing the valves inlet ports, may be retained by a frangible flange. Electrically-initiated gas cartridges produce a rapid pressure rise causing the sliding member to be displaced thereby shearing the flange and allowing the sliding member to uncover the inlet ports for ambient fluid entry. A plurality of O-rings minimize functional sensitivity to external pressure and seal the valve against the entry of the ambient fluid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a valve for the introduction of a gas into a liquid media comprising a housing, said housing having an exit port at one end, and exit port at the opposite end and a gas entrance port, said housing containing a movable hollow piston in a substantially water-tight connection with said housing, said movable hollow piston being sealed at each end and having gas distribution jets at one end, and a gas entrance port in communication with said housing gas entrance port when said hollow piston is extended, said hollow piston being in a substantially gas-tight connection with said housing when retracted, and means for extending and retracting said movable hollow piston in said housing, whereby when said hollow piston is extended, said gas distribution jets are exposed beyond said housing and a gas path is created from said gas entrance port to and through said gas distribution jets.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an improved tap, having a tap body provided with a liquid supply passage leading into a chamber which communicates with the outside of the body; an element which acts as a valve in the chamber and can move axially within the latter, this element comprising an axial passage, curved laterally towards the liquid supply passage; and a control part, pivotingly fitted to the body and linked to the valve element in order to move the latter.

Abstract: A device for mixing a cleaning agent such as soap or a detergent with a stream of water flowing thru the wand of a hand held spray wand for washing cars. A container is mounted on a valve member which, in turn, is mounted on a car washing wand. When a button the valve member is depressed, a flow passageway is established which allows soap to flow from the container, thru the valve, and into the water flowing thru the wand.

Abstract: A safety valve for pneumatic tools, comprising first and second valve bodies which are movable relative to each other and which carry cooperating seat surfaces. The first valve body is of tubular shape and is displaceable between a closed and an opened position by means of a lever.The second valve body is pressure balanced and biased by a spring to maintain sealing contact with the first valve body as the latter is displaced. A lever operated arresting means is arranged to lock the second valve body against movement and thereby interrupt the sealing contact between the first and second valve bodies as the first valve body is displaced.

Abstract: A mixing device for mixing together multi-component plastics materials, for example polyurethane, comprises a mixing chamber into which supply ducts for the components lead and in which a piston is reciprocable between a retracted position in which the supply ducts are in communication with the mixing chamber and a forward position in which the supply ducts are shut off from the mixing chamber. The piston is provided with an axial bore through it connected to a supply of air under pressure to enable air to be supplied into the mixing chamber together with the components for producing plastic foam such as foamed polyurethane.

Abstract: A combination injector/port cover for a solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) having a be-in-hole injector which uses two seals to lock the tube into the air inlet and injector port during the boost phase, and which moves the tube into the combustion chamber during transition to the sustain phase.

Abstract: A carburetor, adapted to supply a lean air-fuel mixture to the main chamber and a rich air-fuel mixture to the auxiliary chamber of a stratified charge internal combustion engine, has an auxiliary induction passage formed as a cylindrical bore. The auxiliary induction passage receives air from the main induction passage through a lateral inlet port. A throttle in the auxiliary induction passage is formed as a hollow cylinder conforming to the cylindrical bore and is axially reciprocable past the port to control flow therethrough. Fuel is introduced into the transfer passage in accordance with air flow therethrough, and idle fuel is introduced directly into the cylindrical bore.

Abstract: The disclosed valve assembly permits the automatic scuttling, or sinking, floatable pressure vessels or other containers, and comprises an extensible, spring-restrained nozzle containing a spring-biased ball seal within a flow passage. Vessel internal pressure extends the nozzle from a retracted position to expose the exterior end of the flow passage. A calibrated restraining spring ring maintains the nozzle retracted and in the extended position during pressure vessel operation. The ball seal is displaced from a nonsealing position against a ball seat to preclude pressure relief through the flow passage. After exhaustion of internal pressure, the bias spring and external water pressure force the ball seal from the ball seat to permit water entry and subsequent sinking of the vessel.

Abstract: A bag filling machine has a closed chamber with an inlet valve. The inlet valve includes an outer casing and a slidably mounted inner chamber which, when in its lower position, extends down into the chamber to limit the level of the material passing through aligned openings in the two casings. When the inner casing slides upwardly, the inner casing serves as a gate to cut off the flow of material and at the same time the upward movement of the lower edge of the inner casing permits the material within it to drop down into the chamber. A felt liner is disposed between the two casings.

Abstract: A high pressure, high temperature, seatless cut-off valve particularly suitable for use with solid materials. The construction employs a sleeve valve reciprocable past aligned ports between concentric tubular housing members under conditions wherein the pressure conditions acting on the valve are fully neutralized at all times. Pressure neutralizing is achieved by passageway means interconnecting chambers embracing the end portions of the sleeve valve and encircling the valve in the area of its flow port and between sets of sealing rings to either axial side of this port. All surfaces contacted by the flowing fluid are preferably lined with protective laminate such as thick ceramic having a protective skin of tough abrasion resistant alloy.