Bodies Patents (Class 251/366)
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Publication number: 20090255591Abstract: An isolation valve includes a shield that surrounds and protects the valve closure actuator components from exposure to corrosive fluids that flow through the valve when the valve is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Kevin Grout, Jeffrey D. Kiernan, David Neumeister, Matthew C. Grout
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Publication number: 20090250649Abstract: A gate valve for vacuum capable of preventing a seal member from being cracked or particles from being produced due to a stress concentration even if the seal member is repeatedly compressed in the state that the adhesive agent is separated from the open side of a seal member mounting groove and capable of suppressing particles from being produced due to the rub of the seal top part with the seal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: NIPPON VALQUA INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Kazuaki Tsuji
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Publication number: 20090242814Abstract: A valve comprises a cup-shaped element presenting an outer surface on which a driver element is mountable and, inserted in said cup-shaped element, a core comprising at least one seal element arranged to block a first fluid passage provided in a bush, said core being movable within said cup-shaped element against the action of an elastic element between a first position in which said seal element rests on said bush such as to close its first passage and a second position in which said seal element is detached from said bush such as to open its first passage, said bush being associated with a closure element for the cup shaped element, the closure element presenting, for its fixing to the cup-shaped element, means cooperating with an inner surface of said cup-shaped element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATIONInventors: JEAN CHARLES BORSATTI, Osvaldo Mascarello
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Publication number: 20090230343Abstract: Our valve device, which is used to purge air from a plumbing system, includes a unitary, elastomeric body comprising top wall, a circumferential wall connected to the top wall, and a housing with a cavity that is accessed through a pair of ports. A closure element is moveably disposed within the cavity and responds to fluid entering one port to close the other port. An adjustable strap detachably wrapped around an exterior of the circumferential wall holds our device securely to an open end of a riser conduit of the plumbing system during testing for leaks. The circumferential wall has at least two wall sections of different diameters to accommodate different sized conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Christopher Vansell, Fred Collins, Richard Getze, Patrick Drayer
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Publication number: 20090206295Abstract: The invention is directed toward a universal self-sealing air extraction valve mounted to a self-closing plastic bag through which a pilot hole has been made. Air is extracted from the bag through the valve and prevented from returning to the bag after extraction, at which time, the valve is sealed with a cap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
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Publication number: 20090206294Abstract: A valve stem with a connecting cap for a tire pressure detector has a body, a connecting cap and a fastener. The body is tubular, is a valve stem applied for truck and has an outer section, an inner section and a fixing nut. The inner section is integrally formed coaxially on the outer section and has an outlet hole being formed thereon. The fixing nut is movably mounted on the outer section. The connecting cap is cylinder, has an outer end and a hole and is detachably mounted on the inner section. The hole is coaxially and longitudinally formed on the connecting cap. The fastener corresponds to the hole and the outlet hole and holds a wireless pressure detector on the outer end of the connecting cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Orange Electronic Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hung-Chih YU
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Publication number: 20090199523Abstract: A compressed air supply device for a commercial vehicle is provided. The compressed air supply device includes a valve housing and an air-drying cartridge connected releasably to the valve housing. The valve housing and the air-drying cartridge are connected to each other via a bayonet fastening arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Knorr-Bremse Systeme Fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbHInventor: Eduard HILBERER
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Publication number: 20090194730Abstract: New splined fluid ports and caps for fluid ports are provided. The fluid ports and caps are straightforward in construction, are easy to manufacture and use, and are structured to be highly effective and reliable in use. The present fluid ports and caps, for example, dust caps structured to be secured to luer ports, include coupling systems, for example, including pluralities of splines and spaced apart thread segments, which provide benefits, for example, in terms of reduced manufacturing costs and ease of manufacture, relative to prior art such parts which are fully threaded to provide for coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: HUMITEK, INC.Inventor: Burrell E. Clawson
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Publication number: 20090193798Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed. The valve assembly may include a housing having an interior chamber, inlet port, outlet port, and control port. The valve assembly may further include a valve member configured to move within the interior chamber to permit flow between the inlet port and the control port and between the outlet port and the control port. The valve assembly may further include and an actuator configured to move the valve member to form a first opening and second opening to create flow forces tending to close the first and second opening. The valve member may also include a passageway in the valve member configured to direct fluid flow from the inlet port to the control port and from the control port to the outlet port, and counteract the flow forces at the first and second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Christopher Michael Gruel
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Publication number: 20090194060Abstract: A method for producing a support plate (1) for valve bodies includes: i) providing a base armature (22) including an even number of portions of pipes (4, 4?); ii) arranging a valve body (5) on portions (19) of the base armature (22) forming temporary reception zones for a valve body (5); iii) mounting the control axis through bearings (7 and 9) and the transverse groove of each valve body (5); iv) moulding onto the control axis a bearing support for each valve body (5) and a mounting insert in the corresponding guide bearing (7); v) mounting each valve body (5) on the corresponding bearing support by sliding on the control axis, and vi) inserting mounting inserts in the corresponding guide bearings (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: MARK IV SYSTEMES MOTEURSInventors: Laurent GERMAIN, Denis MENIN, Richard KOMURIAN
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Publication number: 20090166574Abstract: The present invention relates to a duct connector for working fluid, that is durable and corrosion resistant, and a valve with the duct connector. The duct connector has a head portion with an internal fitting portion that fluidly communicates with the inside of a cylinder housing of the valve. It is affixed to the housing in such a manner that the head portion protrudes from the outer surface of the housing with the fitting portion being positioned outside the outer surface of the housing. Duct connectors may be formed by insert molding using a resin with a tensile elongation ratio of 50%-400% and tensile strength of 50 MPa-200 MPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2004Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventor: Shunichiro Hagihara
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Patent number: 7533866Abstract: A sanitary diaphragm valve is provided that includes a generally dome shaped diaphragm having a central boss that can be connected to or driven by a valve actuator. The diaphragm includes an outer peripheral edge and a relatively thin web portion that connects the boss to the outer edge. In one embodiment, the web portion is arcuate or dome shaped. The thinner web portion permits the diaphragm to have an extended cycle life and to permit the valve to operate at higher fluid pressures. The thin web may be defined by two different contoured surfaces, one convex and the other concave, such as formed by two radiuses. A valve body is provided that includes a bowl shaped valve cavity. This valve cavity includes an outer vertical edge to permit more thorough cleaning and to eliminate entrapment areas. The valve assembly provides support surfaces for the diaphragm that reduces stress on the diaphragm particularly at higher operating pressures.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Ronnie A. Browne, David C. Kerg
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Publication number: 20090108227Abstract: The present invention concerns a pipe joint, which includes a socket, and a plug arranged in confronting relation to the socket. A holder is disposed on one end of the socket. Further, a packing is retained between the socket and the holder. In addition, the packing is constructed from a body sealing portion disposed on an outer circumferential side thereof, a plug sealing portion disposed on an inner circumferential side thereof that abuts against an outer circumferential surface of the plug, and a valve sealing portion provided with a seating surface upon which a valve, which is disposed displaceably inside of the socket, can be seated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: SMC Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Koji KATSUTA, Masayuki Okitsu
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Publication number: 20090108228Abstract: A fluid control device with a non-circular flow passageway is disclosed. The fluid control device has an inlet port (318) formed on a first side (314) of a fluid control body. A valve cavity (320) is formed in the bottom of the fluid control body. The inlet port is coupled to the valve cavity with an inlet port opening. A valve seat (316) is formed in the valve cavity with a non-circular shaped valve seat passageway (310). An outlet port (306) is formed on a second side (312) of the fluid control body. The outlet port is coupled to the non-circular shaped valve seat passageway (310) by an outlet port passageway (308).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Norgren, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Charles Everard Hall
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Publication number: 20090078904Abstract: A side valve includes an outer sleeve into which a connector piece is introduced, on the side, as well as an inner sleeve that is introduced into the outer sleeve and that has a connector piece for a connection to the water supply, whereby a groove for accommodating a sealing ring is disposed adjacent to the attachment section, on its side facing away from the connector piece. In another embodiment, a side valve includes an outer sleeve into which a connector piece is affixed on the side, whereby a support surface for a sealing ring is disposed at the base of the opening disposed in the outer sleeve, on the side, for accommodating the connector piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Lutz Lange
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Publication number: 20090078905Abstract: A valve comprising a bonnet, an actuator for controlling the movement of a diaphragm situated between the bonnet and a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port, a passageway connecting the inlet port and the outlet port for fluid flow, the valve body having an access receiving port for accommodating a device. The access receiving port is designed to accommodate any type of instrumentation testing a parameter of a process fluid or product on a process system. The proposed valve body can replace an existing valve body thereby avoiding the need to replace the entire valve. The access receiving port can have the same design or different designs. It is located either above or into the passageway of the valve body for a weir type valve or into the passageway of the valve body for a radial style valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Joseph Peter Marcilese, Dean C. Richards, Michael C. Gagne
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Publication number: 20090065728Abstract: The invention relates to a valve block, in particular a hydraulic valve block, which comprises a basic body having a base area and a plurality of blind holes, in particular valve bores, and lamellae, having a plurality of valve actuating devices, in particular electromagnets, and having a plurality of connections, in particular hydraulic connections. The invention is distinguished by the fact that the basic body has an encircling sealing surface, running obliquely relative to the base area, for a protective hood, in particular an oil pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Roshan Willeke, Marco Grethel
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Publication number: 20090057601Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated valve, push connection and push release components, and a valve mounting assembly for use on fluid, air or gas applications. The invention allows for the installation of the valve by sliding the valve over the supply tube/piping or pushing the tube/piping into the valve. Once connected, an o-ring seals the connection, a packing gland applies energy to the o-ring seal maintaining constant, even pressure across the seal, and a grip ring applies opposing energy to prevent the disconnection of the assembly. The quick connection assembly is retained by a retaining cap, which applies constant, positive force on the sealing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: David B. Crompton
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Publication number: 20090050837Abstract: An air discharge valve for a bedclothes compressing-and-storing bag includes a lower main body having an air passage and a packing-receiving groove. An upper body is coupled to the lower main body to define an internal space. The upper body has a plurality of air discharge holes and a central guide opening. A valve body positioned in the internal space and slidably inserted into the guide opening of the upper body for movement between an open position and a closed position. A packing is fitted to the packing-receiving groove of the lower main body, the packing provided with an outer flange portion and an inner flange portion. A top cover is fitted to the valve body for movement together with the valve body, the top cover shaped and sized to close off the air discharge holes of the upper body when the valve body is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Myung-Soo Kim
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Publication number: 20090044554Abstract: In a plate shaped shut-off valve support member configured to support a shut-off valve to which a refrigerant pipe on an indoor unit side is connected, and configured to be extended across a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion of an outdoor unit, the operability of a service port of the shut-off valve is ensured and the strength of the shut-off valve support member is improved. A shut-off valve support member (30) comprises an attachment portion (35), an interference prevention portion (36), and a stepped portion (37). A shut-off valve (61, 62) is attached to the attachment portion (35) with a service port (61a, 62a) of the shut-off valve (61, 62) protruding in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the shut-off valve support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Hisashi Takeichi, Naohiro Kawasaki
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Publication number: 20090032764Abstract: An adjustable valve is disclosed which includes a plug body having at least one flow path defined therein and a choke cage positioned proximate the plug body, the choke cage comprising a plurality of openings to permit a flow of a fluid therethrough, the choke cage adapted to be used to regulate the flow of fluid through the flow path in the plug body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: John D. Morreale
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Publication number: 20090026406Abstract: A casing for a ventilating and evacuating valve for pipe lines and/or fittings is provided. The casing comprises a hollow body, a connecting section and a ventilating and evacuating section. At least the hollow body of the casing is formed substantially of aluminium.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: HAWLE Armaturen GmbHInventor: Helmut Grassl
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Publication number: 20090001310Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling water flow to a water delivery device. The valve assembly includes a valve body and a valve cartridge sealingly received within the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: James Richard Hanson
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Patent number: 7469708Abstract: Universal fluid valve body apparatus and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example fluid control valve body includes opposing first and second openings and opposing third and fourth openings. Each of the third and fourth openings is disposed at a respective angle to at least one of the first and second openings and one of the third and fourth openings is configured to enable the fluid control valve body to be mounted directly to a vessel.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Fisher Controls International LLCInventor: David John Koester
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Publication number: 20080315145Abstract: One aspect of the present invention includes a fluid control valve device having a valve portion and a bearing portion. The valve portion is constructed with a valve seat arranged within a valve housing and a valve body, which moves towards and away from the valve seat in an axial direction. The bearing portion is configured to accommodate a bearing and a seal. The bearing supports a valve shaft that extends together with the valve body. The seal is attached around a valve shaft in order to prevent fluid from entering the bearing portion. A surface of the valve shaft, at least a portion that slidably contacts the seal, may have a hydrophobic property. Peripheral grooves may be formed in an inner circumferential surface of the valve housing at a position proximal to the valve portion on an upstream side and/or a downstream side. The grooves open toward a side opposing to the valve seat in a flow direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yoshinori KAWAMURA
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Publication number: 20080302995Abstract: An arrangement is provided to relieve the wear in a vibration type indicator for a valve by providing a stress relieving opening behind one of two temporarily interengaging structures formed of a groove and a projection particularly in a plastic construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Paul W. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20080289693Abstract: A diaphragm valve for use in an irrigation system is disclosed that is adapted to reduce the water hammer effect, reduce debris in a flow path through a valve seat, improve bleed operation and/or reduce manufacturing and materials costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: RAIN BIRD CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin M. Irwin, Clint R. Haas
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Publication number: 20080283790Abstract: This invention provides a valve for a flowable material. The valve has a body defining a bore defined therein. An opening is defined in the side of the bore for material to flow from the bore. The valve also has an actuatable member which is movable along the bore to control the extent of an uncovered area of the opening defined in the bore to control the flow of material through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: ITW NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Nicholson Wrigley, Yeong-Heng Koo, Matthew James Towers
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Patent number: 7448833Abstract: An automatic tool changing assembly for a machine tool has a bottom frame, a base, a cylinder block, an air motor and an air transporting device. The bottom frame is securely mounted on the machine tool and has a bottom panel, two sliding bars and a spring. The base is movably mounted on the bottom frame above the bottom panel and abutting the spring. The cylinder block is securely mounted on the base and has a piston rod, a piston disk and an air cylinder. The air motor is securely mounted on the base and has a cylinder, a jacket, a mounting groove and a cylinder tube. The air transporting device is mounted in the air motor and has a mounting tube, a first compression ring, a first sealing ring, a middle compression ring, a second sealing ring, a second compression ring, a mounting axle and an axle spring.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Daniel Wang
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Publication number: 20080258098Abstract: Apparatus to configure fluid regulators are described. In one example, a stem guide for use with a fluid regulator is described. The stem guide includes a body having an opening to slidably receive a valve stem and an outer surface having a plurality of circumferential seals that removably couple the body within a bore of a regulator casing and align the body with the regulator casing or a valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: James Chester Hawkins, Paul Richard Anderson, Gregory Lawrence Foust, Seth Kranz, Jason Scott Mevius
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Publication number: 20080237527Abstract: A valve assembly is provided including a thermoplastic injection molded flow body and an electrical bonding connection providing a bonding path between the thermoplastic injection molded flow body and an external ground point. The thermoplastic injection molded flow body is formed of a resin having a fill matrix suspended therein. The electrical bonding connection includes either a metallic saddle and a retaining bolt, mechanically retaining the metallic saddle to a support rib of the valve flow body or a metallic threaded insert molded into the at least one support rib and a retaining bolt inserted into mating threads of the metallic threaded insert. The electrical bonding connection provides a bonding path between the valve flow body and an external ground point.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: John A. Vasquez, Eric J. Ekstrom, Richard Stallings, Raul Velasquez
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Publication number: 20080237528Abstract: A multi-port valve arrangement and removable valve element for use in sanitary environments that comprises at least three ports formed by the joining of at least two valve casing bodies at angles necessary to accommodate multiple connecting fluid streams. A seamless, flexible element is used within the valve arrangement to connect the fluid streams. The valve casings may be hinged on one side to permit removal of the top portion of the valve casings and removal/exchange of the flexible element without complete disassembly of the valve casing and without the use of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Steven D. Welch, Robert J. Elbich, Erik Zatterstrand
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Publication number: 20080223778Abstract: The present invention prevents foreign matter from infiltrating into a control valve and enables reduction in the cost of the valve. A strainer is mounted on an attachment portion of a valve sleeve, and a valve spool is disposed in the sleeve so as to be free to slidably advance and retreat. The strainer includes engagement portions m1 contacting first contact sites ?1 and ?2 formed on the attachment portion and a contact portion contacting second contact sites ?3 and ?4 formed on the attachment portion. Since the strainer includes the engagement portions m1 in contact with the first contact sites ?1 and ?2 and the contact portion in contact with the second contact sites ?3 and ?4, the sleeve has sufficient sealing contact with the strainer 73 at the first and second contact sites ?1 to ?4.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroyuki Yoshida, Haruki Yamamoto, Kazunori Ishikawa
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Publication number: 20080217421Abstract: A mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit injector includes an electronically controlled spill valve to precisely control timing of fuel pressurization within a fuel pressurization chamber. Cavitation bubbles may be generated in the region of the valve seat when the spill valve member is closed to raise fuel pressure in the fuel injector. This cavitation can cause erosion on the spill valve member and the surrounding injector body. In order to preempt cavitation damage, the valve member may be modified to include a compound annulus that includes a small annulus that corresponds to an identified cavitation damage pattern. Although the generation of cavitation bubbles may continue after such a strategy, cavitation erosion, and the associated liberation of metallic particles into the fuel system can be reduced, and maybe eliminated, by the preemptive cavitation reduction strategy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Stephen R. Lewis, Dana R. Coldren, Jeffrey J. Mueller, Victor Yacoub
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Publication number: 20080210237Abstract: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The flow diverter valve includes a vane and a housing. The housing has an inlet port, an outlet port, and an exhaust port. The exhaust port opens to atmosphere, and the inlet port is in fluid communication with the flow generator. The outlet port is in fluid communication with a patient mask via a conduit. The vane is configured with respect to the housing such that a blower associated with the CPAP apparatus remains substantially unchoked, regardless of whether the vane is in the open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Patrick J. McAuliffe, Denis L. Bullock
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Publication number: 20080197314Abstract: A fuel injector has a housing for an actuator (1), especially to a fuel injector with a connector of a contact stud support injection-molded thereto. The injector has a casing (10), disposed across at least part of the periphery of the actuator (1), and an actuator cover (20) placed on the casing (10). The actuator cover (20) is laser-welded to the casing (10) in an overlapping area (30) between the actuator cover (20) and the casing (10). According to a method for finishing the housing of a fuel injector having the aforementioned features, a laser beam used for a laser welding method is incident on the overlapping area (30) in a substantially perpendicular or substantially parallel orientation in relation to the axial direction (A) of the actuator (1) and laser-welds the actuator cover (20) to the casing (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2006Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Tim Bohlmann, Michael Denzler, Stefan Kohn, Yavuz Kurt, Klaus Plecher, Emanuel Sanftleben, Marcus Unruh, Claus Zumstrull
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Publication number: 20080197313Abstract: An actuator housing including an elongated body having a flange, an end portion and a sealing portion, wherein the elongated body, including the flange, the end portion and the sealing portion, is formed from a single and continuous piece of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Diana Rubio, Yinko I. Grajeda, Alejandro Moreno
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Publication number: 20080191160Abstract: A valve useful in distributing gas received in one inlet to several outlets in a sequence, and burner apparatus including this valve for feeding material in sequence to outlets of a burner thereby forming a non-stationary flame at the burner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: James Patrick MEAGHER, Mark Allen KAILBURN, Willam Thoru KOBAYASHI, Bryan R. BIELEC, Friedrich Eduard PURKERT
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Publication number: 20080179559Abstract: A two-handle valve cartridge has a housing with a snap retainer formed therein, such that a stem can be snap fit into the housing. The snap retainer prevents the stem from inadvertently becoming dislodged after assembly of the valve cartridge. The snap retainer also absorbs tolerances attributable to the stem and the housing and eliminates a clearance between the stem and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Moen IncorporatedInventor: Mark S. Kacik
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Patent number: 7395836Abstract: Disclosed is a check valve (5) that is screwed into a threaded bore (1) of a housing (2) of a hydraulic subassembly between a first pressure side (26) and a second pressure side (27) by means of an external thread (11) which is disposed in a first cylinder section (8) of a cylindrical valve housing (6) of the check valve (5). A passage duct (39) which allows a hydraulic fluid to flow between the sidewall of the threaded bore (1) and a first removed portion (16) of the surface area (10) of the cylindrical valve housing (6) is embodied in at least one angular segment (a1, a2, and a3) of the valve housing (6).Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Brueninghaus Hydromatik GmbHInventors: Clemens Krebs, Herbert Dreher
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Patent number: 7383853Abstract: A multi-port valve arrangement and removable valve element for use in sanitary environments that comprises at least three ports formed by the joining of at least two valve casing bodies at angles necessary to accommodate multiple connecting fluid streams. A seamless, flexible element is used within the valve arrangement to connect the fluid streams. The valve casings may be hinged on one side to permit removal of the top portion of the valve casings and removal/exchange of the flexible element without complete disassembly of the valve casing and without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignees: Parker-Hannifin Corp., Exigo Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Welch, Robert J. Elbich, Erik Zetterstrand
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Publication number: 20080116413Abstract: A valve assembly is provided including at least one pneumatic component and a pneumatic tube assembly fixedly coupled to the at least one pneumatic component. The pneumatic tube assembly includes a pneumatic tube and at least one tube retaining plate. The at least one tube retaining is fixedly coupled about the pneumatic tube by a weld or brazing process. The at least one tube retaining plate further includes a portion positioned in bonding engagement with a bonding surface of the at least one pneumatic component. A retaining bolt mechanically retains the at least one tube retaining plate to the bonding surface. The retaining bolt and the at least one tube retaining plate provide a bonding path between the pneumatic tube and the at least one pneumatic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Don J. Atkins, David B. Tornquist, Jay W. Lombardi, Stuart K. Denike, Scott Robb, Mitchell A. McGinty, Larry R. Kelly
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Publication number: 20080099070Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for holding fluids at high pressures. One embodiment of the present invention features a fluid containing conveying device for receiving and discharging fluids. The device comprises a housing having a chamber for containing a fluid. The housing has a first gasket receiving surface for receiving a gasket. A gasket formed of a deformable material and having a first abutment surface and second abutment surface. The first abutment surface received on the first gasket receiving surface and the second abutment surface for receiving a chamber closing piece. The chamber closing piece having a second gasket receiving surface, the chamber closing piece for closing the chamber. At least one of the first gasket receiving surface of the housing and the second gasket receiving surface of the chamber closing piece having a retaining grove, having at least one edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Joseph A. Luongo, Charles Murphy, David Friswell, Mark W. Moeller, Peter Kirby
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Patent number: 7364132Abstract: A sanitary diaphragm valve is provided that includes a generally dome shaped diaphragm having a central boss that can be connected to or driven by a valve actuator. The diaphragm includes an outer peripheral edge and a relatively thin web portion that connects the boss to the outer edge. In one embodiment, the web portion is arcuate or dome shaped. The thinner web portion permits the diaphragm to have an extended cycle life and to permit the valve to operate at higher fluid pressures. The thin web may be defined by two different contoured surfaces, one convex and the other concave, such as formed by two radiuses. A valve body is provided that includes a bowl shaped valve cavity. This valve cavity includes an outer vertical edge to permit more thorough cleaning and to eliminate entrapment areas. The valve assembly provides support surfaces for the diaphragm that reduces stress on the diaphragm particularly at higher operating pressures.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Ronnie A. Browne, David C. Kerg
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Patent number: 7207351Abstract: In a switching valve containing a valve member for opening and closing a valve seat and a piston for driving the valve member by the action of a pilot fluid pressure inside a valve housing, a magnet for positional detection is attached to the piston, two sensor attachment grooves extending in the direction of the axial line L of the switching valve and having different groove lengths in accordance with the operational position are formed in parallel on the side face of the valve housing, and magnetic sensors are attached at locations on the side of the innermost end wall in the attachment grooves.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: SMC CorporationInventors: Bunya Hayashi, Shinji Miyazoe, Shinichi Yoshimura
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Patent number: 7051758Abstract: A uniform fluid distribution system (2) for use with a liquid transfer system (100) for maintaining an interface between liquid phases within a large scale separator system including a cell of circular or rectilinear cross-section into which liquid may be introduced as discrete phases at an inlet zone occupying a first approximately transverse cross-sectional region of said cell and output at an outlet zone occupying a second approximately transverse cross-sectional region of said cell. Said distribution system (2) comprises at least one liquid inlet (24) and one distribution outlet (32), which are connected by an internal flow connection system (36).Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences ABInventors: Peter Bellqvist, Klaus Gebauer
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Patent number: 7040599Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient and highly reliable joint device which contains a small number of components by simplifying the coupling structure, which is small-sized and can be manufactured at low cost, which is leak-proof under a wide range of conditions, regardless of the degree of internal pressure, and which does not contaminate the liquid inside the joint device. Concerning the liquid sending and receiving joint device of this invention for connecting a liquid reservoir 1, which contains the liquid, with a liquid acceptor 4 which receives the liquid from the liquid reservoir 1, an elastic member 3a or 3b having at least a hole 6 and a valve 11 with a flow path is provided at a joint part of either the liquid reservoir or the liquid acceptor, or both of them, wherein the valve 11 fits in or engages with the hole 6.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Nix, Inc.Inventors: Nobuo Katsuura, Toru Takahashi
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Patent number: 7017604Abstract: At least one of a valve body, a sealing tip and a vessel or conduit includes at least one space formed therein between an interior of the vessel or conduit and an internal cavity of the valve. The space includes an active or passive thermal insulation forming at least a partial barrier to the flow of heat between the internal cavity and the interior of the vessel or conduit.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventor: Douglas A. Newberg
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Patent number: 6988710Abstract: The flow regulating device has a shape preservation member which surrounding the environment of a flow conduit and restricts the amount of heat deformation of a housing in the housing. The shape preservation member is made from a material whose amount of heat deformation is lower than that of the housing. Furthermore, the shape preservation member includes a first metal plate member positioned on one side of the flow conduit, a second metal plate member positioned on the other side of the flow conduit, a spacer which maintains a constant interval between the first and second plate members, and bolts which fix together the first and second plate members via the spacer. In this flow regulating device, while maintaining excellent chemical resistance by making a housing from resin, accurate flow amount regulation over a wide temperature range can be performed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Surpass Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroki Igarashi
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Patent number: 6969248Abstract: An injection valve includes an injection channel (17) that opens outwards via an outlet (18) and has a specific inlet for the arrival of the molding material (19A) remote from the outlet (18), in addition to a slider unit (20) that is moveably mounted in the injection channel (17) and controls the outlet thereof (18). The injection channel (17) has a specific outlet (19B) for discharging the molding material. The invention can be used to mold an optical lens made from a polymerizable synthetic material.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2000Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)Inventors: Marc Huard, Benoît Bessiere, Joël Massau