Abstract: A hydropneumatic tank control for a water supply system having a closed water tank (10), an air compressor (17) and a water pump (21, 22). A plurality of pressure switches (PS18, PS23, PS25, PS26) at the air compressor detect air pressure threshholds in the tank and a plurality of water level detector electrodes (32, 33, 34, 35) detect water level threshholds in the tank. A control causes the water pump to fill the tank to a pressure level or a water level at the operator's option. A pressure switch (PS2) in a tank adapter assembly (20) shuts down the system if an over pressure condition is detected. The compressor is housed in a waterproof housing (41) and cooled by a blower (48) passing air through the housing with thermostats (TH14, TH15, TH16) functioning to protect the compressor from overheating. A baffle 52 prevents the cooling air from recirculating through the housing.

Abstract: A medical fluid injection system comprises a flexible conduit, a supply device, a movable element, and a blocking condition detection device. The supply device supplies a pressurized medical fluid through the flexible conduit. The movable element is moved for forcing the flexible conduit in a stressing direction to cause creep in the flexible conduit. The blocking condition detection device detects whether or not the flexible conduit is forced in an anti-stressing direction opposed to the stressing direction. In a specific form of the present invention, a monitor may be provided for monitoring whether the movable element is exactly moved or not.

Abstract: An improved oil pump assembly for a refrigeration compressor is disclosed which includes a sensor located within the oil pump housing which is operative to de-energize the compressor in the event the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the oil pump drops below a predetermined level. Pressure sensing communication between the sensor and the inlet is provided via a cutout portion of the gasket between the pump and compressor housing.

Abstract: A proportional mixing unit for accurately metering the desired amounts of a liquid concentrate and a liquid diluent, completely mixing the concentrate and diluent together, and holding the mixture until needed. A constant volume pump is used to pump a constant volume of the liquid concentrate. A pressure regulator maintains the liquid diluent at a constant pressure. A variable volume pump is used to mix the liquid concentrate from the constant volume pump and the liquid diluent from the pressure regulator and to pump a variable volume of the mixture to a holding tank. By varying the volume of the variable volume pump, the proportion of liqiuid concentrate to liquid diluent is accurately varied.

Abstract: An improved pump unit for sampling air that operates at a constant air flow rate in the range of 5-5000 cc/min.

Abstract: A gas compressor has at least one closed container with gas inlet means for filling the container with a gas to be compressed and gas outlet means through which compressed gas can leave the container. When the container has been filled with gas to be compressed, a fluid is forced into the container to compress the gas therein and force it out of the container. After the container has been filled with fluid and the gas forced therefrom, the fluid is drained while gas again enters and fills the container. The output of the container is generally connected to a gas storage tank and the cycle of filling the container with gas and then expelling it is repeated until a desired pressure of gas is obtained in the storage tank.The compressor is particularly suited to filling a storage tank, such as a natural gas storage tank in a vehicle, over an extended period of time of several hours.

Abstract: A compensating device which includes a weighted lever adapted to be selectively disposed in restraining relation to a trip arm of an electrical switch controlling member responsive to head pressure in a reservoir main for cutting in or cutting out reservoir filling pumps, and operating for selectively delaying pump cut-out.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control assembly, a well pumping system, the system including an electric motor driven pump and a storage tank that receives liquid from the pump. The control assembly includes a mounting plate, a pressure switch that responds to the pressure of the liquid in the tank, the pressure switch being mounted on the plate, a terminal board and a printed circuit board. The terminal board is mounted on the plate adjacent the pressure switch, and power leads are secured to connectors on the pressure switch and on the terminal board. The printed circuit board includes a start winding control switch for the electric motor, and mating quick connect terminals on the terminal and printed circuit boards connect the start winding control switch with the motor. When the motor is a capacitor-start type, a capacitor is connected in the control switch by quick connect terminals, these terminals further serving to support the capacitor on the two boards and the mounting plate.

Abstract: A device for precise metering of liquids for intravenous delivery to a patient, the device including a pumping chamber with a reciprocable diaphragm positioned therein. The device also includes valves positioned at the pumping chamber inlet and outlet, the valve at the pumping chamber inlet being operated independently of the pressure within the pumping chamber. The device also includes a gas retention chamber having an upper portion providing for the formation of the gas-liquid interface and a lower portion from which liquid free of gas bubbles may be removed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pumping oil or other fluids from the earth is disclosed as using a submersible pump which is suspended in a hole drilled into the earth by means of a flexible cable. Encased in a flexible sheath with the cable are a power cable for the pump and a flexible hose to carry the oil from the pump to the surface of the earth. Control and signal wires may also be encased in the sheath for connection to transducers mounted on the pump. The pump may be easily inserted into or removed from the hole by using a reeling mechanism on the surface of the earth. The pump itself may comprise a submersible motor connected to a rotary to linear motion transducer that causes a pump barrel to reciprocate. The pump barrel moves over a stationary pump plunger, and there are ball check valves in both the barrel and plunger to control the entrance and exit of oil.

Abstract: This is a digital solid state control system for pumping liquid to regulate the condition of the liquid in a container, such as the liquid level. One pump is turned on when the liquid rises to one level, and another pump is turned on when the liquid rises to a higher level. An alarm is activated if the liquid rises to a still higher level or if a leak occurs in either pump. The control system alternates which pump turns on first in successive operating cycles. If a power failure occurs while both pumps are on, when power is restored only one pump comes on immediately; the other comes on only after a time delay.

Abstract: A fluid level control apparatus for a fluid reservoir and comprising a weatherproof housing having a plurality of micro switches mounted therein, the interior of the housing being in communication with the fluid reservoir, a reciprocal rod member extending between the interior of the housing and the fluid reservoir and operably connected with the micro switches for actuation thereof upon reciprocation of the rod, a diaphragm secured to the reciprocal rod and flexible thereby, a helical spring acting against the diaphragm for providing a preselected constant force thereagainst in one direction, a pair of in-line weight members suspended from the reciprocal rod outboard of the diaphragm and calibrated in relation to the physical characteristics of the fluid and force of the spring for counterbalancing of the spring to maintain the diaphragm in a neutral position during normal fluid level conditions within the fluid reservoir, the combined weights of the weight members being variable upon the fluctuation of the

Abstract: A hydraulic generator with a free-piston engine and hydropneumatic return cushion and with an associated hydraulic-fluid pumping piston feeding a hydraulic accumulator intended to be charged between two detected levels of pressure. The generator includes a lock device for the free piston at the power-stroke dead center with voluntary control, and servo-control means for this lock device with means for detection of the aforementioned two pressure levels, to assure locking the piston in response to detection of the aforementioned highest pressure level and to assure its unlocking in response to detection of the aforementioned lowest pressure level, and thus an automatic intermittent running of said engine.

Abstract: A switch device for an air compressor plant including an air receiver, an air compressor having an unloader valve mechanism, an electrical motor for driving the compressor, and an electrical supply circuit including a main line for energizing the motor and a pair of capacitor circuits, comprising a pneumatically actuated air valve in an air line between the air receiver and the unloader valve mechanism, in which the air valve is adapted to be opened when excessive pressure is developed in the air receiver for supplying air through an unloader control line to the unloader mechanism. Also, included in the unloader air line is a pneumatic switch actuator device adapted to automatically and simultaneously open switches in the main supply line circuit and the capacitor circuits when the air valve is open.

Abstract: Metering apparatus for metering the flow of fluid through an administration set includes a peristaltic-type metering pump which repeatedly and progressively compresses a section of vinyl tubing of the administration set to provide a desired flow rate. For improved metering accuracy the fluid is maintained under pressure downline of the metering pump by a downline occlusion station. A protective circuit responsive to the pressure in the tubing downline of the occlusion station stops the metering apparatus and sounds an alarm in the event the pressure in the tubing exceeds a predetermined level, as in the event of an occlusion, downline of the metering apparatus and upline of the patent.

Abstract: A liquid storage tank for providing a liquid under pressure in such a way that pressurized air will not be absorbed by the liquid is disclosed. According to one embodiment of this invention, the pressurized storage tank of this invention having side walls and an end wall uses a plunger or a plate having a seal which is biased to move within the tank as water or liquid is forced into the tank or withdrawn from the tank. According to this embodiment, springs may be positioned in different arrangements and used to provide the bias that maintains the water or liquid under pressure. Still other embodiments use mass or weight while still others use power actuated means or air pressure for providing the necessary bias. In other embodiments of the invention, the tank may include a seal and/or a collapsable liner to prevent any of the liquid from passing the plunger or piston. The addition of a collapsable liner is especially useful if the liquid to be maintained under pressure is corrosive.

Abstract: A peristaltic detergent feed pump and peristaltic rinse feed pump are employed to supply their respective ingredients to a washing machine, chemical reactor, or the like.The detergent feed is supplied by a peristaltic pump, and the amount of feed is detected by a sensor such as a conductance probe controlled by a special circuitry means.The peristaltic rinse feed pump is driven by a shaded pole motor, comprising a constant torque, A.C. drive and a D.C. electromagnetic, shaded pole brake portion.The net effect of employing a circuit controlled conductance sensor and D.C. brake enables the detergent and rinse ingredients to be fed linearly to the dishwasher.

Abstract: A change in the internal pressure of the fluid-infusion tube of a peristaltic fluid-infusion pump due to occlusion in the fluid-infusion tube is detected through a change in the diameter of the fluid-infusion tube. The occlusion is detected by detection of the change in the distance between the opposite wall portions of the tube.

Abstract: A medical fluid injection system which includes a flexible conduit and a rotor for supplying a pressurized medical fluid to the human body through the flexible conduit. A blocking condition detection unit is provided for detecting an abnormal blocking condition of the flexible conduit. The blocking condition detection unit includes a supporting member for supporting the flexible conduit in a manner that the section of the flexible conduit is forced to show a rectangular configuration. A rod is slidably disposed through the supporting member so that one end of the rod makes contact with the flexible conduit. When an abnormal blocking condition occurs in the flexible conduit, the flexible conduit held by the supporting member expands to depress and shift the rod. The thus created movement of the rod is detected by a mcroswitch, whereby the rotation of the rotor is interrupted.

Abstract: An altitude compensating control device for a vacuum pump supplying a vehicle accessory vacuum supply system comprising, in a preferred embodiment, a dual diaphragm pressure switch spring biased in a closing direction to actuate the pump and having an ambient pressure exposed diaphragm acting in a switch-opening direction opposed by a controlled vacuum pressure exposed diaphragm of larger area acting in a switch closing direction to provide a controlled vacuum pressure range that declines from a desired operational vacuum pressure range at sea level to a lower satisfactory vacuum level for efficient operation at higher altitudes. Other features and advantages are also disclosed.

Abstract: An airless paint or material spray system having a pressure sensor and regulator for controlling the pressure of paint flowing from a paint pump to an airless spray gun. The pressure sensor and regulator includes three contiguous flexing diaphragms in a material chamber in the outlet flow line of the pump with the outermost diaphragm in direct contact with material being constructed of a thin plastic impervious to attack by common painting or coating materials. The two other diaphragms are rubber coated fabric diaphragms that axially position a precision steel rod movably mounted in a low clearance bore in a regulator housing. The axial movement of the precision rod is converted to rotational movement by an adjustably spring biased, pivotally mounted member in the housing having a universal connection with the precision rod. A normally closed snap action switch in the housing is actuated after a predetermined axial travel of the precision rod by an amplifier bar connected to the pivotally mounted member.

Abstract: A water supplying system has a pneumatic tank storing water and confining compressed air therein. The pneumatic tank is adapted to be charged with water by a pump. The supply of compressed air into the pneumatic tank is controlled in such a manner as to maintain a constant amount of compressed air in the pneumatic tank. A pressure-responsive device is attached to a water service pipe through which the water is discharged from the pneumatic tank and delivered to faucets or the like. The pressure-responsive device has a pressure-responsive valve adapted to break the communication between the pneumatic tank and the water service pipe when the water level in the pneumatic tank has come down near the port of the tank connected to the water service pipe, and a pressure switch adapted to control the operation of the motor for driving the pump in relation to the operation of said pressure-responsive valve.

Abstract: A bubbler tube is used to sense the liquid level in a wet well. Controls provide a constant flow of air, approximately 11/2 to 1 cubic foot per hour, through the bubbler tube which extends to about 6 inches above the top of the pump suction pipe. The pressure in the pipe is proportional to the height of the liquid above the bottom of the bubbler pipe. A transducer connected in the bubbler system responds to pressure changes in the pipe which are transformed to electrical signals used to control the speed of the pump driving motor. The motor will always drive the pump at a speed which corresponds to the flow coming into the wet well.

Abstract: An adjustable pressure control device relies on the change of shape or position of a control hose portion responsive to internal pressure of fluid being transmitted therethrough to control the fluid pressure produced by a pump. One embodiment of the device utilizes a short piece of high pressure hose in the fluid line which is adjustably deformed. As pressure builds up in the hose, the hose tends to return to its original shape, thereby actuating a suitable control instrumentality for the pump, such as an electric switch which opens the circuit to an electric clutch or to an electric drive motor for the pump, thereby temporarily stopping the pumping action. Another embodiment, to accomplish the same function, relies on the change of the arcuate position of a control hose due to variations in fluid pressure therein.

Abstract: A pumping system protection device which continuously monitors the rate of flow from a pump, which provide pressurized liquid from a pump to a tank, through a check valve, such as can be used in a water well, for example, to provide water to a pressurized receiving tank. An orifice of selected small size is provided in the flow line means to the check valve and receiving tank. The purpose of this orifice is to bleed the pressure in the flow line whenever the pump stops delivering liquid. The pressure in the flow line at the point of the orifice is monitored by a pressure sensitive switch, which closes a contact when the pressure is below a selected small value. The contact controls power to the pump motor. If there is no liquid flow the contacts open, and power to the pump is cut off. If when the power switch is closed and liquid flows from the pump, the pressure sensitive switch will open its contact and leave the power switch in the closed position.

Abstract: A well system comprising a pump having an inlet and an outlet and a combined pressure regulating valve and pressure flow control tank. The tank comprises a hollow container having a diaphragm therein overlying an inlet connected to the outlet of the pump and an outlet connected to the system. The diaphragm is urged by a charge of gas in the container to normally seal the inlet and outlet to said chamber in the absence of fluid pressure from the pump sufficient to move the diaphragm away from the inlet and outlet. Thus, the combined pressure regulator valve and pressure tank functions as a flow control to insure that the flow from the outlet is substantially at a predetermined pressure and that when the pressure falls below a predetermined amount, the diaphragm seals against said inlet and the outlet to said chamber and maintains water in the outlet of the pump sufficient to maintain a prime on the pump and prevent the pump from running dry.

Abstract: A pump control system using a purge bubbler, a flat plate manometer having level sensing contacts therein, and control relays and alarms. The flat plate manometer includes a rectangular mercury column having calibration scales and a number of stainless steel contacts disposed along the column. The mercury closes a circuit between a common contact and the column contacts as the mercury rises. The manometer is fabricated from acrylic plastic to provide a light weight, low cost device. The input and output ports include microporous filters to prevent accidental loss of mercury. The input port is connected to a bubbler air pump and a standpipe in the vessel to be controlled. Pump start relays are connected to selected contacts of the manometer column to operate in accordance with the hydrostatic level of the liquid in the vessel. Interlocking relays are used in cooperation with the pump relays to allow pump start and pump stop levels to be independently selected.

Abstract: A pressure responsive pumping system comprising a motor driven impeller pump, a pressure responsive switch controlling the pump motor, and a pressure-sensing device comprising a tube extending through a side wall of the pump casing and slidable substantially radially thereof, a port adjacent the inner end of the tube, and a conduit connecting the outer end of the tube to the switch. More specifically an impeller pump having a flat end wall, an opening in its peripheral wall, a channel at the inner side of the end wall in alignment with the opening, and a tube slidable longitudinally through the opening and along said groove having a port at its inner open end, or at a side thereof adjacent its inner closed end.

Abstract: A hydraulic accumulator system comprising an accumulator tank (22) for storing hydraulic fluid supplied by a pump (P) from reservoir (10), the stored fluid being pressurized by gas from gas tank (28), a control tank (35)connected at one end to the fluid supply (10) and at the other end to the gas supply (28), and a piston (36) in said control tank (35) having differential areas exposed to said fluid and said gas, said piston having means (41) for actuating a switch (43) to control said pump (P).

Abstract: A volumetric infusion pump useful in intravenous feeding includes a detector which provides an alarm when the supply bag or reservoir becomes empty or an occlusion occurs between the supply bag and the pump. The pump includes a first pumping chamber having a cylinder, a piston, a first flexible diaphragm and first and second valves. The piston is driven by a first cam through a first cam follower which is connected to the piston. The empty supply bag detector senses contact between the first cam and the first cam follower. During normal operation, when the first valve opens and the second valve closes the first pumping chamber fills due to the head pressure of fluid from the bag, and the cam follower remains in contact with the cam.

Abstract: An air compressor apparatus including noise-reducing means for converting ambient air into compressed air includes an air compressor surrounded by a noise-reducing enclosure and a plurality of shock-absorbing means disposed between the air compressor and the enclosure. The enclosure includes a pair of interior baffle plates which divide the interior of the enclosure into an air inlet chamber, an air outlet chamber and an air compressor chamber therebetween. The air inlet chamber and the air outlet chamber are each open to the atmosphere at a first lower end and are each in communication with the air compressor chamber at a second opposite upper end. The enclosure further includes a fan positioned within the baffle plate between the air compressor chamber and the air outlet chamber which is operable to draw air in through the open end of the air inlet chamber across the air compressor chamber and out the air outlet chamber.

Abstract: A pressure regulated water supply system having an accumulator arranged between an input line supplied by a pump and an output line leading to the consumers. A diaphragm between the input line and the accumulator controls a pressure switch which turns the feed pump on and off. The diaphragm is provided with an opening of a size, relative to the delivery flow of water to the pump, such that a pressure difference occurs across it. A check valve is arranged on the side of the diaphragm facing the accumulator above the passage opening and the diaphragm itself forms the seat for the check valve. The mouth of a duct located above the surface of the diaphragm connects to the pressure switch. The distance between the mouth and the surface of the diaphragm is chosen so that, if the diaphragm is deflected due to a pressure difference, it rests against the mouth and closes it.

Abstract: A peristaltic feed pump, driven by a shaded pole motor, is provided to feed sticky, thixotropic fluids such as soaps, detergents, rinse additives, etc., to a dishwasher, chemical reactor, and the like. The shaded pole motor comprises a constant torque, A.C. portion and a D.C. electromagnetic brake portion.The net effect of the motor enables the fluid to be fed to the dishwasher by the pump within reasonable limits of linearity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating electrolyte solution level in a liquid rheostat. The liquid rheostat is used to control the motor speed of a primary pump which is operable for pumping liquid from a well. The liquid rheostat includes an electrode compartment mounted above an electrolyte solution reservoir and solution from the compartment may drain into the reservoir. A conduit interconnects the reservoir with the compartment and a circulating pump, driven by a variable speed electric motor, is operable for delivering solution from the reservoir to the compartment. A sensor is immersed in the well and develops a signal proportional to the amount of liquid in the well. The signal is received by a motor control which operates to vary the speed of the circulating pump motor, and thus the solution level in the compartment, reflective of liquid level in the well.

Abstract: A fluid supplying device having a peristaltic pump with a depression and delivery system that includes an elastic tube (17) for receiving fluid and an assembly of depressing members (15) for alternately constricting and relaxing the elastic tube. A drive shaft (10) connects the depression and delivery systems to an electric motor (24). A rotary member (21) is provided on the drive shaft to rotate with the drive shaft and a plurality of discharge-amount transmitting devices (22) are provided on the rotary member in such a manner that the distances between the discharge-amount transmitting devices can be changed as desired. A detector (23) is disposed at the position of passage of the discharge-amount transmitting devices for detecting the discharge-amount transmitting devices and a switch (40) is connected between the detector and the electric motor to deenergize the electric motor.

Abstract: A single motor 25 simultaneously drives two pump elements mounted on its shaft ends. The hydraulic circuit, the motor and the pump elements are contained within a one-piece 3-part assembly comprising a central part 2 placed between two end parts 1 and 3. It is merely necessary to change the relative orientation of one of the end parts, the movable part 1, through 180.degree. in order to couple the two pump elements in series or in parallel as required. The pumping device operates immersed.Suitable for several applications to meet domestic and light industrial requirements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the fluid pumping rate of an internal combustion engine driven pumping means taking suction from a zone of fluid under pressure whereby a substantially constant fluid pressure is maintained within said zone. The vacuum produced by the internal combustion engine is utilized to change the speed of the engine and the vacuum level is varied in proportion to changes in the pressure of fluid in said zone.

Abstract: An adjustable pressure control device relies on the change of shape or position of a control hose portion responsive to internal pressure of fluid being transmitted therethrough to control the fluid pressure produced by a pump. One embodiment of the device utilizes a short piece of high pressure hose in the fluid line which is adjustably deformed. As pressure builds up in the hose, the hose tends to return to its original shape, thereby actuating a suitable control instrumentality for the pump, such as an electric switch which opens the circuit to an electric clutch or to an electric drive motor for the pump, thereby temporarily stopping the pumping action. Another embodiment, to accomplish the same function, relies on the change of the arcuate position of a control hose due to variations in fluid pressure therein.

Abstract: A balance beam adjustable for a desired liquid level in a reservoir is under the control of a device responsive to pressure head in a main leading from, and reflecting the liquid level in, the reservoir, the beam being in charge of a pump control for one or more pumps for activating the pumps when required when the liquid level drops in the reservoir, whereby to substantially maintain the liquid level. A timer-operated anti-stagnation or anti-icing control device is provided in association with the beam.

Abstract: A sump motor is mounted in a section of pipe. The motor is a standard motor having special caps at each end of the motor shell and with the shell forming a waterproof enclosure. The caps have radially extending spacers extending out to the pipe. At each end of the pipe are reducers, the internal diameter of the small ends of which correspond to the external diameter of another, smaller standard pipe size. At the bottom a piece of pipe of the smaller size extends inwardly of the reducer to a location in juxtaposition to the pump impeller. Various connections and mounting arrangements may be made using standard sizes of pipe. In one embodiment the pump is mounted on a vertical track and positioned above a sump. When the water rises to a level in the sump at which pumping should commence, the motor is energized and the pump is lowered along the track into the sump.

Abstract: A motor operatively connected to a pump which provides the transmission hydraulic control system with pressurized fluid is activatable automatically in response to insufficient pressure being stored in an accumulator when the ignition switch is closed and by a button switch operated by a button disposed on the gear shift lever when the ignition switch is open and insufficient pressure prevails in said accumulator whereby it is possible to shift gears even when the engine is stopped.

Abstract: Disclosed is a constant pressure spraying apparatus in which the motor driven pump piston moves within a pump housing and valve assembly which are carried by a cap or closure for the fluid tank forming the reservoir of fluid to be pumped and sprayed. The cap structure is shaped so as to provide a drain sump for fluid leaking past the pump piston.

Abstract: A device is described and shown for supplying tandem line fluid systems, the device comprising pumping means driven by an electric motor and a slide valve for alternately supplying the pressure fluid to either of the two lines, wherein the pump slide valve is controlled by using as the above motor a reversibly rotating type of electric motor, transmitting torque in one direction for controlling through a one-way drive clutch the pump, and in the other direction the slide valve through a second one-way drive clutch transmitting the torque in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the liquid pumping rate of an internal combustion engine driven pump taking suction from a surge tank whereby a substantially constant level of liquid is maintained within the surge tank. The vacuum produced by the internal combustion engine is utilized to change the speed of the engine and the vacuum level is varied in proportion to changes in the level of liquid in the surge tank.

Abstract: A combined over pressure relief and low fluid pressure electrical cut-off valve assembly having a housing defining a chamber with an inlet in communication with the high pressure gas of an air conditioning compressor and an outlet exposed to atmospheric pressure. A pressure sensitive snap-acting metal flexible diaphragm, having a central valve opening, extends across the chamber upper open end. An axial shaft, positioned in the valve opening, includes seal means on the underside of its head portion normally seated on the upper surface of the diaphragm to close the valve opening. A retainer is threaded on the shaft lower end and adjustably maintains an inner high pressure set point spring on the underside of the diaphragm. An outer spring retainer has an externally threaded shank mounted in the housing central bore and adjustably maintains an outer low pressure set point spring on the underside of the diaphragm.

Abstract: Chemical distribution system having a pressurized tank for causing flow of chemical to a plurality of appliances and having an apparatus for introducing a chemical into the tank from bulk storage and maintaining the pressure at a constant, predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to automatically operative pumping equipment. A by-pass passage is installed branching off from the delivery pipe and meeting the vacuum pipe of a pump driven by an electric motor, the by-pass passage being equipped with pressure regulating means operable in response to the water pipe pressure at the pump delivery side, and by-pass passage regulating means controlled in response to a signal from a flow rate sensor on the pump delivery side, whereby the pressure on the pump delivery side is regulated by the by-pass regulating means and pressure regulating means thereby to automatically control pump operation in response to command signals from a pressure switch.

Abstract: All of the components of a sump pump apparatus necessary to be in the sump are enclosed in a common case. In one embodiment, this case is of plastic and holds the motor means, the pump impeller and at least part of the water level sensors. The motor means is in a bell holding trapped air so that the water cannot reach the motor means. In one such embodiment the motor means is a single D.C. motor and in another embodiment it consists of a D.C. motor coupled by a one-way clutch to an A.C. motor which in turn is connected to the pump impeller. In each of these two embodiments, the water level sensor includes a tube having an open end in the bell to sample the air pressure in the bell and an end externally of the sump connected to a pressure actuated switch which turns on the motor means at a particular air pressure above ambient. Also within the bell is a float operated switch serving as a back-up to the air actuated switch. Using two motors, as mentioned above, the A.C.

Abstract: A pressure switch comprising a housing and a movable pressure responsive diaphragm in the housing cooperating therewith to define a sensing chamber. The housing has an inlet passage leading to the sensing chamber and a vent passage leading from the sensing chamber. A check valve allows fluid to flow through the inlet passage into the sensing chamber and prevents flow through the inlet passage in the reverse direction. A pressure relief valve at least partially vents the sensing chamber through the outlet passage in response to the differential pressure across the pressure relief valve reaching about a predetermined magnitude. At least a portion of the diaphragm is movable along a path in response to pressure changes in the sensing chamber and an actuator is carried by the movable portion of the diaphragm. A switch is mounted on the housing in a position to be actuated by the movement of the actuator.

Abstract: An inflator for tires having a housing adapted to be hand held, with air compressor means including an electric motor mounted in the housing for supplying air under pressure to a tire. Adjustable valve means is mounted on the housing and operatively connected to the compressor means for selecting a predetermined air pressure for deliver to the tire, the valve means movable between open and closed positions. A hose is operatively connected to the valve means to provide air under pressure for delivery to the tire from the compressor means in the open position of the valve means, and switch means is mounted in the housing and coupled to the motor for supplying electrical energy to the motor in the energized position of the switch means.