Abstract: To provide a safety joint that can immediately shut off a hydrogen gas flow path at the initial stage when a plug, which is a nozzle side member, comes out of a socket, which is a filling apparatus side member, to prevent release of outgas. A safety joint including: a cylindrical nozzle side member with a flow path formed inside, a shutoff valve of the nozzle side member opens when the nozzle side member is connected to a filling apparatus side member; and the filling apparatus side member with a cylindrical shape and a flow path formed inside, the filling apparatus side member can be connected to the nozzle side member.

Abstract: A dry bulk material transport system for the modular transport and unloading of dry bulk material, the dry bulk material transport system comprises a transport container, a storage container, and a pneumatic bulk material outflow system. The transport container comprises a transport container shell, a transport container support frame fixed to the transport container shell, a transport container outlet disposed at a bottom of the transport container shell, and a transport container outlet valve rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The storage container comprises storage container shell, a receiving frame fixed to the storage container shell and configured to receive the transport container support frame, a storage container inlet disposed at the top of the storage container shell, and a plurality of storage container outlet valves movable between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: By mounting a line blind valve (2) between a grease container (1) and a grease lubrication pump (3) replacement and mounting of the grease container can take place without leak of grease during the mounting as the outlet section must turn downwards during the mounting. By providing the installation with a line blind valve this can block grease leakage during the mounting and thereafter be opened. The valve (2) includes a flat central part (10) with an opening (11) which part can be displaced in relation to an upper positioned inlet section (4) and a lower positioned outlet section (8) and by displacement of the slide open and close for passage. In order to keep these parts (4, 8, 10) together a magnet (6,7) is embedded in each of the two parts (4, 8) by which a sealed connection is secured with no air infiltration and metal particles held back.

Abstract: A showerhead including a head portion including a plurality of nozzles, a handle extending from the head portion and including an inlet, and a pause assembly positioned within the handle to control water flow from the inlet to the plurality of nozzles is disclosed. The pause assembly includes a control extending outwardly from the handle for manipulation by a user to change a state of the pause assembly and an actuator that translates motion of the control to change the state of the pause assembly.

Abstract: A handwashing valve structure includes a mounting structure, a dispensing structure, and a control structure. The mounting structure is configured to attach to a liquid vessel. The dispensing structure is configured to dispense a liquid from the liquid vessel and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The control structure is configured to move the dispensing structure between the closed position and the open position. The control structure is configured to be moved by pressure from a portion of a user's body to move the dispensing structure from the closed position to the open position. The dispensing structure is configured to automatically move from the open position to the closed position in the absence of any pressure from the portion of the user's body onto the control structure.

Abstract: An injection device (10) injects a dispensable fluid material (32), for example, a liquid sealant, into refrigerant lines of an air conditioning or refrigeration pressurized system, by utilizing the pressure difference between high and low pressure zones of the pressurized system. The device comprises a tube (12) which contains the dispensable fluid material (32) and is closed by an outlet valve (26). A movable member (34) houses a spring-loaded check valve (38) and is disposed downstream of and spaced from the outlet valve (26). The movable member (34) is movable within a passageway (24e) formed in an outlet tube connector (24). Upon being connected to a service port (17) of a pressurized system by an installation nut (28), movable member (34) is forced into engagement with the outlet valve (26) to open it to dispense fluid material (32) into service port (17).

Abstract: A carburetor drain valve, comprises a valve body and a valve center screw. The valve body further comprises a threaded inner portion and a plurality of carburetor screw threads. The valve center screw further comprises a threaded outer portion to couple to the valve body at the threaded inner portion. A valve screw handle is disposed at a lower portion of the valve center screw, and a plug portion is disposed at an upper portion of the valve center screw. An opening is disposed along the length of the valve center screw, and a cross-drilled hole is disposed within the plug portion.

Abstract: A control structure capable of adjusting water volume and controlling water supply contains: a body, a fixer, a valve stem, an adjuster, and a controller. The body includes a water outflow segment for connecting with a watering tool, an accommodation groove for accommodating the fixer and the valve stem. The fixer includes a flexible retaining rib, and the valve stem includes an inlet communicating with the water outflow segment, a fixing rib, an opening communicating with the inlet, and a guiding column. The guiding column has a seal ring. The fixing rib retains with the flexible retaining rib so as to limit a rotation of the adjuster along the body. The adjuster includes a threaded orifice screwing with a screwing section of the controller, an inflow aperture fitting with the guiding column, and a shoulder formed beside the inflow aperture. The controller is coupled with a water supply pipe.

Abstract: A magnetic valve comprises an axially magnetized valve body comprising a bore and an axially magnetized gate moveable relative to the bore. The gate is dimensioned to cover the bore in a closed state and expose the bore in an open state. The valve body and the gate are configured to self-align along their central axes.

Abstract: A showerhead having a control assembly is disclosed. The showerhead includes a head portion operably connected to a showerhead engine, the engine including a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the head portion and a handle fluidly connected to a water source and defining a flow path between the water source and the head portion. The control assembly is positioned within the flow path of the handle and is operable to vary a flow volume from the water source to the head portion.

Abstract: The invention includes a process and system for controlling a genus of valve, typically in a pipe network. The genus of valve is herein referred to as a modulation assisted valve (MAV). The process and system of controlling said MAV's comprises a multitude of embodiments of such MAV's as deployed in a plurality of network configurations of pipes, such networks of pipes further interconnected with means of modulating the fluid forces encountered by such MAV's so as to assist in the actuation of such MAV's. The coordinated modulation of fluid forces within embodiments of pipe networks enables MAV's that are connected in common with the same pipe network to be controlled and actuated with reduced electrical energy consumed by said MAV's.

Abstract: A flow interrupter for gas flow delivered by a delivery conduit in a respiratory treatment system permits temporary interruption of flow in the conduit. Typically, the apparatus has a passage to conduct a breathable gas. The passage traverses through a flexible wall such as a stretchable sleeve. The flexible wall may include a first and second ends. A manipulator may be attached to the flexible wall. The flexible wall sleeve may be adapted to twistably collapse between the first and second ends so as to reduce the passage of the channel by operation of the manipulator. The flow interrupter may be formed with a swivel and operation of the sleeve may be implemented by rotation of the swivel. Sufficient rotation of such a swivel may form a vortex closure of material to close the channel. Release of the manipulator may then permit unwinding of the vortex closure, re-opening the channel.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for coupling a wafer style primary element of a process measurement system between process pipes in a manner which aligns the primary element with the process pipes, while maintaining alignment and preventing leaking in the event of a dynamic shock to the process pipes.

Abstract: A stopper system including a female member having a conduction path extending in an axial direction thereof, which is to be fixed to a fluid inlet/outlet port of a container, a plug detachably engaged with the tip of the female member, a first male member for supplying a fluid into the container, and a second male member for plugging the conduction path of the female member. Fluid is supplied to the container by inserting the first male member into the conduction path of the female member. The female member is plugged by inserting the second male member into the conduction path of the female member. The fluid in the container is discharged to the outside by inserting a fluid discharge pin into the second male member.

Abstract: A burner and ignition assembly, and method include a burner unit, an air intake, and a fuel supply supplying gas and including an air intake. The amount of air entering the air intake can be controlled by momentarily adjusting a choke that is movable relative to the air intake to cover a portion of an opening of the air intake to reduce an amount of air entering the air intake when a cold start condition exists.

Abstract: A connector for transferring a fluid includes a first connector and a second connector. Each connector includes a first outer portion including a first obstructive portion and defining a first fluid passageway for receiving a fluid therein. Each connector further includes a first central nozzle coupled to the first outer portion. The central nozzle includes a first engagement member. The first central nozzle is movable between a first position and a second position with rotation of the first outer portion. In the first position, the first obstructive portion and the first engagement portion substantially overlap to impede fluid flow through the first fluid passageway. In the second position, at least one of the first engagement member and the first obstructive member is displaced to allow fluid flow through the first fluid passageway.

Abstract: A device is provided for deflating or inflating an item using a vacuum source including a receiving member including an outer open-ended cup with a partial bottom, the bottom including a central aperture, and an outer frustoconical portion extending from the central aperture; an air-flow adjusting member including an inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion, an inner frustoconical portion extending from the inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion; a tip member; and means for removably coupling the tip member to the air-flow adjusting member.

Abstract: A stemless ball valve comprising a first flange, second flange, ball, inner magnetic cartridge, outer magnetic cartridge, and planetary gear assembly. The inner magnetic cartridge is situated inside of the outer magnetic cartridge, and the inner and outer magnetic cartridges actuate the valve. The planetary gear assembly is situated between the inner magnetic cartridge and the ball. The planetary gear assembly comprises one or more planetary gear phases, each planetary gear phase comprising a step-down gear. Each planetary gear phase comprises one or more planetary gears that engage with the inner teeth of the outer ring of the planetary gear assembly and with a step-down gear. The invention further comprises a pressure equalization system comprising inner and outer equalization tubes, a piston situated between the inner and outer equalization tubes, and either a piston spring or spring washer stack that biases the piston in the direction of the clean oil.

Abstract: A stemless ball valve comprising a first flange, second flange, ball, inner magnetic cartridge, outer magnetic cartridge, and planetary gear assembly. The inner magnetic cartridge is situated inside of the outer magnetic cartridge, and the inner and outer magnetic cartridges actuate the valve. The planetary gear assembly is situated between the inner magnetic cartridge and the ball. The planetary gear assembly comprises one or more planetary gear phases, each planetary gear phase comprising a step-down gear. Each planetary gear phase comprises one or more planetary gears that engage with the inner teeth of the outer ring of the planetary gear assembly and with a step-down gear.

Abstract: A dispensing valve is provided for dispensing liquid from a cartridge. The valve includes a valve body that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the cartridge therein. A valve member is disposed in the valve body and is adapted for fluid communication with the cartridge. A valve seat element is disposed in the valve body and includes a liquid chamber that is in communication with the liquid outlet and is mounted for reciprocating movement between a closed position engaged with the valve member to prevent liquid from exiting the liquid outlet and an open position disengaged from the valve member to allow liquid to flow from the liquid chamber through the liquid outlet. The valve body may include a longitudinal axis and a receive bore extending along the longitudinal axis, with the liquid outlet being substantially co-axial with the receiving bore.

Abstract: A device is provided for deflating or inflating an item using a vacuum source including a receiving member including an outer open-ended cup with a partial bottom, the bottom including a central aperture, and an outer frustoconical portion extending from the central aperture; an air-flow adjusting member including an inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion, an inner frustoconical portion extending from the inner open-ended substantially cylindrical portion; a tip member; and means for removably coupling the tip member to the air-flow adjusting member.

Abstract: A blow molding machine having the valves integrated into the valve block is disclosed. The valve pistons form annular rings stacked vertically along the stretch rod axis. The valve pistons activate by moving up/down along the stretch rod axis. The valve seat for each vertically stacked valve is formed radially around the stretch rod.

Abstract: A stemless ball valve comprising: a right flange; left flange; ball with an axis pin and two travel pins; ball seal on either side of the ball; guide sleeve with inner walls comprising two channels; cartridge guide holder; inner magnetic cartridge; and outer magnetic cartridge. The ball is situated inside of the guide sleeve, and a travel pin is located in each of the two channels. The guide sleeve is situated inside of the cartridge guide holder, which is located adjacent to and outside of the inner magnetic cartridge and secured to the inner magnetic cartridge such that when the inner magnetic cartridge rotates, the cartridge guide holder also rotates. The cartridge guide holder is secured to the guide sleeve such that when the cartridge guide holder rotates, the travel pins move within the channels in the inner walls of the guide sleeve, thereby causing the ball to rotate.

Abstract: A stemless ball valve comprising two flanges and a ball with a channel, two axis pins and two travel pins. One end of each axis and travel pin is fixedly attached to the ball, and the other end of each axis pin is lodged into a notch in the first or second flange such that the axis pin is allowed to rotate in the notch. The guide sleeve comprises two channels, and one end of each travel pin is situated within one of the two channels in the guide sleeve. An outer magnetic cartridge causes the inner magnetic cartridge and guide sleeve to rotate, and when the guide sleeve rotates, the travel pins move up and down within the channels in the guide sleeve. The movement of the travel pins within the channels in the guide sleeve causes the ball to rotate, thereby opening and closing the ball valve.

Abstract: A blow molding machine having the valves integrated into the valve block (100) is disclosed. The valve pistons (110) form annular rings stacked vertically along the stretch rod (104) axis. The valve pistons activate by moving up/down along the stretch rod axis. The valve seat for each vertically stacked valve is formed radially around the stretch rod.

Abstract: A selectively closeable drain connector includes a hollow plunger moveable relative to an aperture-defining drain flange. The connector includes two circumferential seals between the plunger and the flange, and includes at least one passage disposed between the seals leading to a hollow interior. The drain connector may be joined to a processing bag and/or tank to form a substance processing receptacle. A tubular port or a tubular plunger may be alternately used with a common drain flange.

Abstract: The present invention provides an airflow control mechanism comprising a conduit for air having an inlet located at a first end thereof and an outlet located at a second end thereof; a first opening formed in a side of said conduit and able to provide a secondary inlet thereto; a movable collar at least partially surrounding said conduit at a location alignable with said first opening, such that said collar is able to at least partially occlude said first opening; further comprising a second opening beside the first opening as part of the secondary inlet, wherein the collar is also alignable with the second opening, such that the collar is able to at least partially occlude the second opening at the same time as the first opening.

Abstract: A self-sealing male Luer connector for connection with a female Luer connector. The male Luer connector includes a housing having a distally-projecting tubular male body and a surrounding cuff interconnected by a proximal wall in which is formed at least one activation opening. A valve plug is slidably installed within the housing and formed with a distal end configured to sealingly engage the distal end of the male body's interior flow passage and with at least one activation arm at its proximal end configured to extend through the activation opening into the cavity formed between the male body and the cuff. An elastomeric device is sealingly configured within the activation opening about the activation arm to secure the valve plug in position and bias it distally. The proximal end of the male Luer connector may be configured as a conventional female connector, a blood collection device, or other such device.

Abstract: A valve comprises a housing and at least three ceramic discs in the housing such that at least two fixed ceramic discs are provided and at least one rotatable ceramic disc is provided between the fixed ceramic discs. The ceramic discs comprise through holes such that when the holes are aligned, the valve is open, and turning the rotatable ceramic disc turns the holes to be misaligned in successive ceramic discs, which prevents water flow through the valve. The valve further comprises a handle for rotating a rotatable ceramic disc and the handle comprises a stem extending through the housing, and a curved part, the curved part curving at least partly around the housing along the circumference of the housing.

Abstract: A drain valve assembly having a stem which can be inserted into a crankcase or other fluid reservoir, wherein the stem is connected to a housing which encloses a sealing barrel movably secured and sealed in the connected stem and housing, and wherein the sealing barrel can be manipulated in a single direction from the exterior of the assembly to open or close a fluid passage through the assembly. An end cap may also be provided tethered to the housing for sealing off the fluid passage. Selected movement of the sealing barrel in the connected stem and housing may also be used to control the volume and flow of fluid through the fluid passage.

Abstract: A selectively closeable drain connector includes a hollow plunger moveable relative to an aperture-defining drain flange. The connector includes two circumferential seals between the plunger and the flange, and includes at least one passage disposed between the seals leading to a hollow interior. The drain connector may be joined to a processing bag and/or tank to form a substance processing receptacle.

Abstract: A channeled shaft check valve assembly includes a conduit with an internal valve seat with a central opening. An actuating member is contained inside the conduit between an outlet fixture and the valve seat. A valve member mounted within the sleeve includes a disc on the opposite side of the valve seat from the outlet end of the conduit and a channeled shaft extending outward from the center of the disc and through the central opening in the internal valve seat. The opposite end of the channeled shaft may also have a disc mounted thereto, allowing for a three position valve. The valve is urged closed under pressure unless an outlet fixture urges the valve open allowing fluid flow along the channeled shaft and through the central opening in the valve seat. In a two disc valve member, the valve may have two closed positions and one open position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a remotely operable top drive safety valve assembly having first and second valve elements. An actuator sleeve moves longitudinally on the main body of the top drive safety valve assembly under the influence of an operating arm. When operating the first valve element, a lock plate is preferably installed over the second valve element stem, and an arm is externally fixed to the stem of the first valve element and is disposed in a cutout in the wall of the actuator sleeve. Movement of the actuator sleeve up and down moves the arm, and thereby moves the first valve element between open and closed positions. When operating the second valve element, the arm on the upper valve element stem is removed, a lock plate is preferably installed over the first valve element stem, an arm is installed on the second valve element stem, and a linkage assembly is installed which operationally engages the second valve element stem arm with the actuator sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention features a sleeve valve comprising an elongate body having an outer surface and including a lumen for receiving a fluid and an associated fluid pressure therein and for defining a flow path of the fluid; at least one fluid flow port formed through the outer surface that is in fluid connection with the lumen; and a sleeve slidably disposed about the outer surface of the body and configured to displace across the fluid flow port to precisely regulate fluid emission through the fluid flow port. The sleeve and elongate body are operably related in a manner so as to provide some degree of fluid force compensation, such that the forces necessary to displace the sleeve across the fluid flow port are substantially unaffected by the fluid pressures acting within the body and at the fluid flow port. In other words, the fluid pressures do not substantially contribute to the resistance in the sleeve during actuation.

Abstract: A service valve for a refrigerant system comprising a valve body and a system port. The valve body has at least one fluid passage integrated therein including a longitudinal bore. An orifice is located at one end of the bore. An annular protrusion axially extends from the valve body and is symmetrical about the orifice. A valve seat generally surrounds the orifice. The system port includes a valve stem having a first end, a second end, and a bore integrated within. The stem is axially movable within the annular protrusion between at least a first position in which the orifice is closed when the valve stem first end sealingly abuts the valve seat and a second position in which the orifice is open when the valve stem first end is offset from the valve seat. The valve stem is restricted from moving further away from the valve body by the annular protrusion.

Abstract: A sample chamber is formed by a housing sealed against a microscope slide. The housing has fluid ports, including a well formed over at least one port. In a rinse station, rinse solution is drawn from a reservoir through the chamber to a waste reservoir. At a fill station, an aliquot of reagent already placed in the well is driven into the chamber. The reagent may be driven into the chamber by first drawing a vacuum on the chamber through the aliquot of reagent and then releasing the reagent to be drawn into the chamber by the vacuum.

Abstract: A self-sealing male Luer connector for connection with a female Luer connector. The male Luer connector includes a housing having a distally-projecting tubular male body and a surrounding cuff interconnected by a proximal wall in which is formed at least one activation opening. A valve plug is slidably installed within the housing and formed with a distal end configured to sealingly engage the distal end of the male body's interior flow passage and with at least one activation arm at its proximal end configured to extend through the activation opening into the cavity formed between the male body and the cuff. An elastomeric device is sealingly configured within the activation opening about the activation arm to secure the valve plug in position and bias it distally. The proximal end of the male Luer connector may be configured as a conventional female connector, a blood collection device, or other such device.

Abstract: An outfall valve structure conforming to ergonomics is primarily composed of a casing, which is moveably connected with a hollow pipe. The casing is in the form of a short pipe, the exterior wall thereof is provided with a coupler with an opening provided on the bottom such that the casing would become a tee; whereas the interior wall thereof is provided with a circle of hollow flow path along the position where the opening is. The hollow pipe is provided with a hook at one end of its pipe wall, and with a coupler at the other end. A barrier edge and an opening are provided between the hood and the coupler, such that the hollow pipe can be inserted into the casing with the end having a hook, thereby the casing can slidably move on the hollow pipe without detaching from the hollow pipe since it is stopped by the barrier edge and the hook.

Abstract: The invention relates to a arrangement for single-grip mixing faucets operated by turning only, comprising a fixed inlet disc (11) and a rotating regulation disc (16) arranged above each other forming thereby a plane seal, for regulating the amount and ratio of the cold and hot water flowing through the system. The cold water inlet channel (12) connected to the cold water network and the hot water inlet channel (13) are developed in the fixed inlet disc (11) whereas the cold water flow-through channels (17) and the hot water flow-through channels (18) are developed in the rotating regulation disc (16). The cold water flow-through channel (17) and the hot water flow-through channel (18) are connected to the mixing space (19), which is developed either in the regulation disc (16), or in a turning element (20) being in an operation connection with the regulation disc (16), at the side of the regulation disc (16) opposite to the inlet disc (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a control cartridge and to a fitting equipped therewith, for regulating the water flow at a water outlet of a fitting. The control cartridge comprises a first control element which is provided with passage holes and can be rotated about an axis, and a stationary, second control element which bears against the first control element and is provided with passage holes, and an actuating element, the first control element and the second control element being arranged in a cartridge housing. The actuating element is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the first control element via a connection reaching through the cartridge housing. When in use, the cartridge housing can be connected fixedly to a first outlet part of the water outlet and is capable of holding a second outlet part which, when in use, is arranged downstream with respect to the first outlet part.

Abstract: In an air valve for an inflatable object, a valve body is connected sealingly to the inflatable object and defines an air passage in fluid communication with an interior of the inflatable object. A movable member is disposed within the air passage and is adapted to connect with a connection head of an inflation device. A rotary member is rotatable to bring the movable member to one of an open position and a sealing position to permit or stop air flow through the air passage.

Abstract: A valve for a branching and/or connecting location of a piggable line for coating material such as paint includes a valve housing for a first throughgoing line, to which at least one second line is selectively connectable, as well as a valve closure body that is spring loaded by a valve spring and that is movable against the force of the valve spring. The valve housing and the valve closure body respectively have flushly aligned bores that have the same contour and the same diameter as each other, and that are directly adjoining each other in the closed position. This diameter is equal to the clear inner diameter of the piggable line. For opening and closing the second line, the valve closure body is movable in the valve housing in the axial direction of the bore thereof.

Abstract: A closed system suction catheter has a catheter enclosed within a flexible envelope secured between a patient end fitting and a machine end fitting. The patient end fitting has a cleaning chamber with a valve at its patient side and is normally closed so that the cleaning chamber is isolated from the patient. The valve has an outer rigid housing enclosing a one-piece elastomeric moulding of tubular shape. The elastomeric moulding has two pads projecting externally through openings in the outer housing. The elastomeric moulding also has a web extending internally across its diameter with a diametrically-extending slit aligned with the pads. A collar mounted on the housing is slidable along the housing to engage the pads so as to apply pressure across the web and open the slit, thereby allowing the catheter to be advanced to the patient.

Abstract: A valve device has an outer sleeve with a first end to be secured in an orifice of a container. A second end is releasably attached to a receptacle. Walls define a generally cylindrical support passage which extends from said first end to said second end. An inner sleeve is within the support passage with walls defining a generally outer surface adjacent the walls of the outer sleeve. The walls rotatably support the inner sleeve and define an internal through passage. A butterfly valve member is in the through passage. The butterfly valve has diametrically opposed first and second pivot stubs which extend at least into the walls of the inner sleeve to rotatably support the butterfly valve. The walls of the outer sleeve have a profiled opening into which the first pivot stub extends. The first pivot stub includes a cam member which interacts with the profiled opening. Relative rotation of the inner and outer sleeves causes the butterfly valve member to rotate between a closed state and an open state.

Abstract: A poppet valve disposed in a dispensing valve assembly includes a supporting member. The supporting member has a resilient flap. A sealing member slides over the resilient flap of the support member, so that the sealing member is not damaged or permanently deformed by the support member. Thus, the leakage is prevented when the fluid passageway is closed.

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 misting system valve assembly comprises a conduit connectable to a pressurized fluid supply. The conduit includes a through opening. A sleeve is telescopically received on the conduit. The sleeve is adapted to support a nozzle. The sleeve has a sleeve opening therethrough for selectively delivering pressurized fluid to the nozzle. The sleeve is moveable on the conduit between an open position where the conduit through opening is in communication with the sleeve opening and a closed position where the conduit through opening is not in communication with the sleeve opening.

Abstract: A fluid management system is disclosed which includes an injection device, a medical device, and a valve. The medical device is in fluid communication with the injection device. The valve is operatively associated with the medical device, and the valve includes a mechanism for slidably opening the valve.

Abstract: A fill valve assembly for use in association with a filler device comprising an outer housing, a product dispensing member, a displaceable piston and a seal member. The product dispensing member is associated with the outer housing. The displaceable piston is displaceably positioned within the outer housing. The seal member is fixedly associated with the displaceable piston at one end thereof, and at least one of the outer housing and the product dispensing member, at another end thereof. The seal member is capable of maintaining fixed association throughout displacement of the displaceable piston, such that isolation of outer housing and the product dispensing member can be maintained without the use of seals having slidable engagement.

Abstract: A poppet valve disposed in a dispensing valve assembly includes a supporting member. The supporting member has a resilient flap. A sealing member slides over the resilient flap of the support member, so that the sealing member is not damaged or permanently deformed by the support member. Thus, the leakage is prevented when the fluid passageway is closed.