Abstract: An elastomeric sleeve is placed under axial compression in a pinch valve assembly. The axial compression of the sleeve eliminates any crevices with end members that engage opposed end walls of the valve body. Further, axial compression extends cycle life of the valve by maintaining the sleeve in a non-tensile relationship. Mechanical gripping of enlarged flanges defined at opposed ends of the sleeve is also enhanced through axial compression of the sleeve. A positive, visual indication of valve open and closed positions is provided by an indicator stem extending outwardly from an actuator body. In an alternate embodiment, the flanges are reinforced. Additionally, a casing member is interposed between the valve body and sleeve for ease of replacement and maintenance. In still another embodiment, a vent opening in the valve body eliminates pneumatic closure forces on the elastomeric sleeve that can arise when the pinch valve is heated.

Abstract: A valve driving apparatus for impartation of a motive force to a valve component which employs a flexible drive member intermediate the actuator member and the valve component to be moved. The flexible drive member is capable of storing energy momentarily so that the speed of movement of the actuator member and the speed of movement of the valve component may be different, preferably with the motion of the valve component being slower than the motion of the actuator member. In the preferred embodiment, the actuator member, flexible drive member, and valve component operate substantially on a common axis.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element (14) including a conduit (12) for slideably supporting the core element (14). An actuator assembly (18) including a handle (26) fixedly secured to a cable gear (24) engages a first core element (14) and imparts movement thereto. The first core element (14) has a first slug (58) fixedly secured on the end thereof. The first slug (58) is slideably retained in a passageway (60) defined by a sleeve (56), defining a first lost motion connection between the first core element (14) and the sleeve (56). A second core element (38) is provided for actuating a valve (36). The second core element (38) has a second slug (62) thereon and is slideably retained in the passageway (60) for providing a second lost motion connection between the second core element (38) and the sleeve ( 56).

Abstract: A valve (10) has a body (11) provided with two separate but parallel flow passages therethrough. A first diaphragm assembly (14) is held between a lower bonnet (12) and the body, and is movable toward and away from a seat (48). A second diaphragm assembly (15) is held between an upper bonnet (13) and the body. A follower (16) is arranged between the diaphragms. An actuator (20) is arranged to cause substantially parallel motion of the diaphragms in response to movement of the actuator.

Abstract: A pressure relief by-pass control valve in a system flowing fluid of changing temperature. The vale incorporates a signalling mechanism to indicate when differential pressures have put the valve in a by-passing mode, including an indicator button displaceable by a valve member in moving toward an open position. Temperature responsive structure closes and opens a gap in the connection between the valve member and the indicator button. As used with a heat exchanger, the valve signals the fact of a clogged heat exchanger core, while obviating giving of a false signal when high pressure differentials resulting from low temperature operating conditions occur.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to increase the retarding horsepower of a compression release engine retarder driven from the exhaust valve pushtube or the fuel injector pushtube which includes a plenum communicating with the exhaust valve slave piston and the master piston driven by a remote exhaust valve pushtube or the fuel injector pushtube. A trigger check valve is located between the master piston and exhaust valve slave piston so that the initial motion of the master piston delivers energy to the plenum. At a predetermined point in the travel of the master piston, the trigger check valve is opened by the master piston to permit the delivery of the energy stored in the plenum to the slave piston. Additional pumping capability is provided by a second master piston while a control check valve communicating with the second master piston limits the intake of hydraulic fluid into the system after working pressures have been attained to that hydraulic fluid which may leak from the system.

Abstract: A pilot valve assembly is provided which substantially eliminates stalling in air motors. The pilot valve assembly is located on one end over an air piston such that when the air piston hits the trip rod, the trip rod compresses a trip spring which is in turn compressed until the load of the force stored in this spring is sufficient to overcome the inlet air pressurizing the opposite side of the pilot valve and the main spring which also pre-loads the pilot valve. At this point, air is allowed to pass through the open pilot valve, allowing a spool valve to switch over and reverse the direction of the motor.

Abstract: A roll-over vent valve for an automobile fuel tank comprises a novel means for minimizing the force required to re-open a corked shut-off element. The disclosed embodiment comprises a thin, slightly pliable, circular disc for the shut-off element which seats against an annular seat to close the vent passage in the event of roll-over. If the pressure in the tank headspace is sufficiently positive and the disc is closed against the seat in the absence of roll-over, an extra force is required to unseat the disc because of the pressure differential acting on the seated disc. The magnitude of force required to unseat the disc is significantly attenuated in the present invention by having the force act over a limited circumferential extent of the sealing contact of the disc against the seat. This peels the disc from the seat with complete unseating being accomplished by causing the force to act progressively around the perimeter of the disc.

Abstract: A handle for use in association with a fluid valve is disclosed. The handle includes a base member securely mounted to a spindle of the valve to be actuated. The base member includes at least one slot therein. A drive spindle having at least one hook-like extension fitted thereto is positioned in part within the base member. The hook extension is biased out of contact with the slot by a spring means. In operation, the user must depress the drive spindle thereby inserting the hook extension into the base member slot in order to activate the valve. The handle includes means of locking the drive spindle into an actuating contact with the base member.

Abstract: A rising stem expanding gate valve including an improved metal-to-metal stem backseat seal assembly. An axially slidable seal ring is press fit onto the valve stem and is adapted to seal against a counterbored bonnet seat portion to provide a secondary metal-to-metal stem to bonnet seal. The seal ring is allowed to move a limited axial distance on the valve stem such that upon upward axial movement of the valve stem. The seal ring is repositioned in an axially downward direction about the valve stem and, consequently, is firmly sealed against the bonnet seat portion. Upon subsequent downward movement of the valve stem, the seal ring is repositioned in an axial upward direction about the valve stem such that the seal ring is in its original position about the valve by a repositioning means.

Abstract: An improved blowout preventer having a body with a central bore and aligned opposed passages extending out from the central bore, a ram assembly in each of the passsages and including a ram body with a face seal, a rear slot, a first passage through the body from above the face seal into the slot, a second passage through said body from below the face seal into the slot, a pressure responsive actuator, a connector extending from the actuator to the ram body and having a disc end positioned in and movable axially in said slot to close and open flow through said ram body passages, a third passage through said ram body from above said face seal to the rear of the ram body, a fourth passage through said ram body from below said face seal to the rear of the ram body and means coacting with said third and fourth passages to allow fluid flow to the rear of said ram body and to prevent fluid flow to the front of said ram body.

Abstract: A low-temperature showcase in which a double air curtain can be formed for commodity inlet-outlet opening provided in one side of its main body comprising: a heat exchanger in an inner passage being positioned upstream of and at a predetermined distance from another heat exchanger in an outer passage with respect to the same direction of air flows, a partition wall defining the inner and outer passages and having a first window at a portion thereof between the two heat exchangers, a closure plate for opening or closing the first window to close or open the inner passage downstream of the first window, and first control unit for giving instructions to the closure plate for its operation, the first control unit being operative to instruct the closure plate to open the first window and close the inner passage downstream of the first window when the heat exchanger in the inner passage is operated for defrosting with the heat exchanger in the outer passage operated for refrigeration, whereby the air flow through t

Abstract: There is disclosed a blowout preventer used in the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells and having rams which are moved within chambers in a housing which intersect a bore therethrough between positions opening and closing the bore. The zones of the bore above and below the closed rams are respectively connected by first and second passageway means with the outer side of the rams, with one of the passageway means extending through each ram. Each ram is moved by operating means which includes a rod having a lost motion therewith and a packing assembly on its inner end which sealably engages an end surface of the ram which surrounds the opening of the one passageway means to the chamber, as the rod moves inwardly to close the rams, and disengages therefrom, as the rod moves outwardly to open the rams.

Abstract: In place of one of the usual blunt seats, a sewer check valve has a knife-edge extending from one of the seats to eliminate holding of compressed, relatively tough chunks of sewage between seats by cutting through the chunks, and has room for the cut pieces to move away from the seats. The flap of the valve has a lever extending therefrom, and a spring actuated rod retained by a catch is released to strike against the lever for forcing the flap against the knife-edge. The catch may be released manually, but is preferably released by slightly delayed operation of a solenoid in response to operation of a level sensing device in the housing of the valve.

Abstract: A connector for use in establishing a flow path for a control fluid between a pressurized source and a hydraulically controllable device located at a subsea well head. The connector includes a control valve assembly which is reciprocal to establish a seal about a control port on the controllable device prior to coupling the source to the port and to isolate the source from the port prior to breaking the seal pursuant to the separation of the connection from the controllable device.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic height corrector for motor vehicles comprising a hydraulic distributor having ducts connected, one to a pressurized supply source, another to suspension cylinders and another to an exhaust circuit, and means for connecting these different ducts together, and means sensitive to the position of the suspended part of the vehicle with respect to the none suspended part thereof.

Abstract: The pyrotechnic valve according to the invention comprises one or more pyrotechnic devices able to produce gases under a high pressure, which has the effect of suddenly deforming a membrane equipped with a rigid weight. The latter projects a punch, which shears a tight end fitting, thus freeing the fluid passage. The membrane ensures a perfect seal between the fluid circulation zone and the zone containing the gases produced by the pyrotechnic devices.

Abstract: The valve described herein comprises a movable core (28) which is drawn toward a fixed core (21) once the valve is opened by excitation of its coil, or solenoid (24). The valve's needle-obturator (17) is capable of moving axially with respect to the movable core (28) but, upon the coil's being excited, remains thrust into the orifice (16) during a first opening stage while the movable core only (28) is caused to rise. Subsequently--once the movable core (28) arrives within a few millimeters of the fixed core--a shoulder (51) offered by the movable core to a shoulder (18) incorporated in the obturator (17) duly makes contact and draws the latter upward, whereupon the action of a spring (27) overcomes such resistance as is offered by a further spring (19) and the obturator itself (17) is raised to a generous distance from its seat in orifice (16) aforesaid.

Abstract: There is disclosed a ram type blowout preventer in which the chambers in which the rams are received and for movement between opened and closed positions are automatically vented to the bore of the preventer housing above the closed rams, as the rams are moved to open position, in order to equalize pressure across the ram and thus facilitate its opening. When the rams are moved to closed position, this vent is closed so that well pressure beneath the closed rams has access through a groove between the ram and the ram chamber to the chamber behind the closed rams so as to assist operating fluid in maintaining them closed. The stem which connects a piston of a hydraulic system for operating the rams is hollow and so arranged as to be pressure balanced whereby there is substantially no force due to well fluid pressure resisting closing movement of the rams due to the extension of the rod sealably through an opening in a wall separating the ram chamber from the cylinder of the hydraulic system.

Abstract: There is disclosed a ram type blowout preventer in which the chambers in which the rams are received and for movement between opened and closed positions are automatically vented to the bore of the preventer housing above the closed rams, as the rams are moved to open position, in order to equalize pressure across the ram and thus facilitate its opening. When the rams are moved to closed position, this vent is closed so that well pressure beneath the closed rams has access through a groove between the ram and the ram chamber to the chamber behind the closed rams so as to assist operating fluid in maintaining them closed. The stem which connects a piston of a hydraulic system for operating the rams is hollow and so arranged as to be pressure balanced whereby there is substantially no force due to well fluid pressure resisting closing movement of the rams due to the extension of the rod sealably through an opening in a wall separating the ram chamber from the cylinder of the hydraulic system.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operable fluid control valve includes a valve member slidable in a bore coupled to the armature of an electromagnetic device which includes a stator structure. The armature is of cup shaped form and is coupled to the valve member by a flange on the armature which is trapped between a pair of spaced plates carried by the valve member. The distance between the plates is determined by a spacer slightly thicker than the flange and smaller than the flange to allow for slight misalignment of the armature and the valve member.

Abstract: An arrangement for top entry ball valve, providing relief from seating load when turning the ball to effect either opening or closing of the valve by a handle connected to the ball via a stem.

Abstract: An improved remotely operable safety valve which is adapted for use between the swivel and the kelly is disclosed. An annular hydraulic piston moves the valve to the open and closed position whether or not the drill string is rotating, and in the event of hydraulic failure, the valve may be operated manually. Centering spring means are provided to reduce wear on the operable elements when the valve is in the open position.

Abstract: In a device for regulating the idling speed of an internal combustion engine by controlling the feed, having an electromechanical setting member, there are provided an electric drive member (core 1, coil 2) and at least one magnetic flux-conducting element (push rod 3) between the drive member and a valve element (impact plate 8) and at least one return spring (6) which acts on the drive member. In order to avoid, as far as possible, any rebound of the sealing member, a prestressed decoupling spring 7 is arranged between the magnetic flux conducting element (push rod 3) and the valve element (impact plate 8) and an opposing spring (9) acts directly on the valve element (impact plate 8).

Abstract: A valve for sealing off pressurized fluid for an extended period comprises, a body defining a passageway, a closure member in said passageway for closing off the latter against fluid flow, a pivotally mounted arm for maintaining the closure member in its passageway closing off condition, and a catch for releasably retaining the arm in the valve closed position. In one arrangement, the closure member includes a diaphragm which extends across and divides the passageway and is arranged to burst under a sufficient pressure differential, the arm carrying a backing plate which, in its valve closed position is superimpositioned against one face of the diaphragm to prevent it from bursting.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling an electro-hydraulic valve having an armature of the magnet which performs a greater displacement stroke than the closure body of the valve and, following on the switching movement of the valve, initially tensions a spring buffer arranged between the armature and a push-rod switch. The armature rests directly in contact against a housing of the valve in the switched position, thus generating a remanence force, and, after completion of switching, the voltage applied to the coil of the magnet is reduced by electronic means to an extent such that the closure body of the valve is held in the switched position by the combined magnetic force induced by the reduced residual voltage and the remanence force. The initially-tensioned spring buffer, on switching off the residual voltage, generates an air-gap which eliminates the remanence force between the housing and the armature so that the closure body of the valve is then returned to the starting position by the valve force.

Abstract: An assistor for reducing stepping force of a clutch pedal, in which a push rod is inserted into an assistor casing freely movably in the axial direction, a casing outside end of the rod is interconnected to a clutch pedal, a casing inside portion of the rod is provided with a piston which divides the casing into first and second chambers, the first chamber intercommunicates with atmosphere, the second chamber intercommunicates freely changeably with atmosphere and a negative pressure source through a change-over valve mechanism, and the piston is interlocked with the change-over valve mechanism through the means of a negative-pressure setting spring so that negative pressure for reducing stepping force can be fed into the second chamber according to a shifted length of the rod.

Abstract: A reset mechanism for a vacuum-actuated lockout device that disables a flush valve to prevent flooding of a receptacle includes a solenoid coupled to a reset stem and to a vacuum relief valve built into the reset stem. The solenoid is energized to open the relief valve in a first portion of a reset stroke and is coupled to the reset stem with a lost motion connection for withdrawal of the reset stem in a second portion of the reset stroke, after relief of the vacuum. A circuit is also disclosed for remote control of the reset mechanism.

Abstract: A fluid pressure operated actuator, for example for controlling operation of a pneumatically driven metering pump for liquids. In a specific embodiment, the actuator is a rotary actuator and includes a piston/cylinder unit coupled at one end to a rack and pinion drive for reciprocating a rotary control valve of the pump, and at its opposite end to a valve which controls the air supply to the main liquid delivery plunger of the pump. The coupling to the air supply valve is designed to allow limited lost motion at each end of the stroke of the piston so as to ensure that the rotary valve is turned before the plunger of the pump begins to move.

Abstract: A high pressure shut-off valve has a hollow valve body with an open end, closed end and a cylindrical cavity with a cover. Aligned inlet and outlet portions form a straight bore intersecting the valve cavity. A plug valve assembly has a supporting mandrel reciprocally slidable to a position abutting the valve cavity closed end, with an end portion having a transverse valve passage and an intermediate portion for closing the valve body bore, the valve passage being aligned with the bore when retracted. An elastomeric sealing sleeve member on the mandrel seals the cavity wall around the bore when the valve is closed. A mon-rising threaded stem, operated by a hand wheel, moves the valve assembly and has a lost motion connection operable on overtravel to compress the sleeve member longitudinally along the mandrel. Metal discs supported integrally on a supporting sleeve fill holes in the sleeve member to prevent extrusion of the sleeve into the bore.

Abstract: A fluid control valve comprises a valve member movable in a bore in a valve body. The valve has a stem connected through a resilient member to the armature of an electromagnetic device. The travel of the armature is greater than the movement of the valve member, the additional movement of the armature causing flexure of the resilient member.

Abstract: A cartridge solenoid poppet valve (10) arranged to use a single size pilot valve (31) with any one of a set of a plurality of different size sets of valve seat members (14) and poppet valves (24). Pilot guides (175) are provided having different transverse extents to accommodate such different size valve members. The valve further includes a flatted pilot guide (32) defining flow passages communicated between a transfer chamber (35) and a pilot valve chamber (30) in which the pilot valve (31) is disposed. A T-slot (58) is provided in the solenoid plunger (38) extending fully diametrically thereacross and the pilot valve includes a T-shaped connecting head (71) received therein. The plunger (38) and plug (41) define cooperating stop surfaces (67,70) for maintaining a small spacing between the plunger and plug at all times.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying gas to a liquid in a container (2) having a gas pipe (6) discharging thereinto, the apparatus being particularly intended for preparing aerated beverages. The container comprises an orifice (8) for introducing liquid into the container, an orifice (19) for emptying liquid therefrom, and a gas-venting orifice (13). The emptying orifice (19) which preferably is located in the lower part of the container (2) is provided with a valve (20) which can only be opened when the pressure in the container falls beneath a given value. Suitably the valve is automatically opened by a spring force immediately the pressure falls beneath said given value.

Abstract: The temperature controlled valve mechanism herein comprises a valve housing, a valve inlet in the housing for connection with a fluid source, a valve outlet in the housing for draining fluid from the housing and a valve closure member supported for movement toward and away from the valve outlet between closed and opened positions. The valve closure member blocks and closes the valve outlet when it is in the closed position. A biasing spring is provided for urging the valve closure member away from the closed position. An expansion chamber is formed within the housing. Apparatus for introducing a pressure into the expansion chamber is provided for moving the closure member to a closed position against the force of the biasing spring upon entry of a pressurized medium into the expansion chamber. A temperature-activated venting mechanism for venting and depressurizing the expansion chamber upon occurrence of a predetermined temperature drop is provided.

Abstract: A distributor diesel fuel injection pump of the spill-inject-spill type has a two-piece valve moveable relative to a valve seat to the spill-inject-spill cycles with this valve being actuated by the armature of a push type solenoid. At least the tip portion of the valve is made of steel, the remainder of the valve being formed of a compliant material so as to substantially reduce valve bounce and to permit sufficient bending of the valve to allow the armature to contact the pole surface of the solenoid.

Abstract: There is disclosed a blowout preventer having rams which are moved between opened and closed positions by means of operating systems having axially reciprocable rods releasably connected to the rams for relative axial movement with respect thereto. The connections between the rams and rods fixedly support the rams against tilting, during repair or replacement, regardless of the relative axial position of the rods and rams.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing nozzle for gasoline or the like includes a valve seat, a poppet valve for controlling flow through the valve seat, a spring urging the poppet valve closed, a valve stem extending into the poppet valve, a handle engaging the valve stem for manually urging the poppet valve away from its seat and a high-level shut-off means for disabling the handle. The poppet valve assembly is constructed to lift one side of the poppet when the handle is initially lifted.

Abstract: A fluid control valve includes a valve member in the form of a sleeve which is shaped to co-operate with a seating defined about a bore in a valve body. The sleeve has a rod extending therein, the rod being coupled to an armature of an electromagnetic device including a stator having a winding. A resilient bush is located between the rod and the sleeve to allow limited further movement of the armature after the sleeve has engaged the seating.

Abstract: A pressure valve has a valve member 22 which can be lifted from its seat against the effect of a valve spring 25, 26 and a control piston 12 which is movable coaxially to the valve member, and a connection passage 15, 21, 23 having a throttle point 16 extending from the pressure side of the valve member to an opening on the side of piston 12 which faces away from the valve member. In order that the valve limit pressure peaks with a simple structure, the valve spring abuts on the control piston and the surface of the valve member on which pressure acts is smaller than the surface of the control piston on which pressure acts and which connected to the valve member surface through the connection passage.

Abstract: This invention is a freeze protection valve assembly for preventing the freezing of water in pipes of residential and the like water systems. The valve is positioned in a reservoir containing water of the water system. If the water temperature falls below a predetermined minimum, the valve opens discharging water from the system at the same time bringing into the system the warmer waters from the underground supply. Since the valve is activated by the temperature of the water itself, water waste is minimized.

Abstract: A pressure regulator system for providing controlled reduction of fluid pressure from a relatively high pressure fluid source to a relatively low regulated fluid pressure output. The pressure regulator system includes a pressure reduction regulator designed for stable flow under transonic conditions, and an improved solenoid valve assembly for switching the reduction regulator to an operational condition.

Abstract: A tapered rotary valve plug is provided with an operating head and handle assembly for rotating and axially shifting the valve plug relative to its seat. Cam means is provided to shift the operating head and valve plug axially as a unit as the head is rotated. The operating head and handle assembly are coupled for movement as a unit. The handle assembly is provided with a manually actuated locking pin whereby the handle assembly and operating head may selectively engage the valve plug for rotation to either open or closed position. When the locking pin is disengaged from the valve plug, the handle assembly remains coupled to the operating head enabling rotation of the head independently of the plug and through the aforesaid cam means the plug may be either displaced from its seat to facilitate rotation to the desired valving position or forced into a positive tight sealing engagement with its seat after movement of the plug to the desired valving position.

Abstract: A fluid conveying system includes a fluid conveying conduit which is under vacuum and which has an air opening for admission of air from the atmosphere. Apparatus is provided for periodically admitting air through the opening into the conduit and includes a valve assembly, a solenoid having a movable armature for actuating the valve assembly, and an adjustable timer for controlling energization of the solenoid. The valve assembly includes a stopper plug connected to a rod and seatable against the air opening and held there by vacuum, a bushing member connected to and movable by the solenoid armature, and a compression spring connected between the bushing member and plug rod. In operation, energization of the solenoid causes armature movement which initially effects compression of the spring and application of a loading force on the plug. Subsequent armature movement effect opening movement of the plug and allows the pre-loaded opening force to further assist in rapid opening movement of the plug.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuator is moved in one direction by fluid pressure and returned in the other direction by a compressed spring. With the method and apparatus embodied in the disclosure, a plurality of additional energy storage storing devices are compressed by only the initial movement of the actuator in response to the application of fluid pressure thereto. Such energy is applied to the energy storage devices by an annular cam surface provided on the actuator shaft. During the return movement of the actuator, the stored energy is returned in the form of an additional axial force applied to the actuator shaft just prior to its return to its original position. When such actuator is applied to a valve, the additional force imparted to the shaft by the energy storing devices may be designed to cause the severing of a wire line trapped in the opening of the valve at the instant that closing of the valve is required.

Abstract: A lubricator valve apparatus adapted for use when running wireline tools into an offshore well during a production test of the well. The valve includes a valve body having a central flow passage and a ball valve element for opening and closing the passage, hydraulically operable means responsive to surface-controlled pressure for opening and closing the ball valve, latch means for releasably holding the ball valve in both the open and the closed positions, and bypass valve means for equalizing pressures across the ball valve prior to opening thereof and arranged in response to pressure applied at the surface to the production pipe to be opened to provide a flow path for well control fluids.

Abstract: A snap-acting drain valve for draining a fluid system upon the occurrence of a predetermined temperature condition of the fluid. A spring-loaded valve is held closed against the spring force by a latching mechanism comprising a spring loaded latching lever engaging a shoulder on the valve stem, and a temperature sensitive actuator controlling movement of the latching lever. Upon occurrence of the predetermined fluid temperature, the actuator permits the latching lever to disengage from the valve stem shoulder, thereby releasing the valve which opens under spring force. The valve is non-modulating and will not close until manually reset even if the fluid temperature should increase to a level above the predetermined level.

Abstract: A valve structure in which a valve member moves into and out of contact with first and second valve seating areas, the valve member contacting the seating areas with different forces. The movable valve member is comprised of block members coupled together so that a change in their relative longitudinal positions produces a corresponding change in their relative transverse positions. A stem member moves the block members to spaced longitudinal positions and produces different longitudinal separating forces between the block member in these positions thereby to urge one of the block members in a transverse direction with different forces against the valve seating areas. The application of forces directly through block members and indirectly through springs is employed to provide different valve seating forces. Block members for valve port blocking and valve port opening are utilized. A shock absorbing structure incorporating a movable spring holder is also utilized.

Abstract: A check valve construction is provided which is free of friction imparting elements such as a labyrinth seal or a stuffing box with internal packing having an external mounted counterweight. One embodiment is of the power assist type constructed with convenient means for local daily testing the free swing portion of the check valve while another embodiment includes a manual test device. The valves may include friction free disc position indicators.

Abstract: An altitude compensation device for automobile engines or the like having a bellows adapted to detect the altitude and a plurality of valve mechanisms adapted to be actuated by the expansion or contraction of the bellows to adjust respective compensation air. The device has a disc mounted in the body of the device for free up and downward movement keeping a horizontal posture. The disc is carried by the bellows making a point contact with the central portion of the upper face of the bellows, so that it is almost free from the tilting of the bellows attributable to a vibration or the like. The valve mechanisms are operatively supported by the disc so as to be actuated uniformly by the bellows through the medium of the disc. Also, means are provided for adjusting the valve mechanisms independently of one another.

Abstract: A valve for use with a liquid comprising: a valve casing having an inlet and outlet; a valve seat arranged between the inlet and outlet; a plug adapted to be received on the valve seat; sensor means adapted to sense the level of the liquid, the sensor means being operatively associated with the plug so as to vary the position of the plug relative to the valve seat as a function of the level of the liquid; and a lever adapted to vary the position of the plug relative to the valve seat independently of the sensor means.A valve, for use with a liquid, comprising: a valve casing having an inlet and outlet; a valve seat arranged between the inlet and outlet; a plug adapted to be received on the valve seat; and a lever adapted to vary the position of the plug relative to the valve seat by means of a stem attached to the lever. The lever is attached to the stem by means of a pin attached to the lever, the pin being fitted within a fusible bushing fitted within a hold in the stem.