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Document | Title | Date |
20080237521 | MULTI-PURPOSE EXHAUST VALVE SPRING - An exhaust valve includes a valve body that is fixed for rotation with a shaft supported by at least one bushing. A single spring is used to bias the shaft to hold the valve body in a valve closed position, and to exert an axial load on the shaft to seal the shaft against the bushing to prevent exhaust gas leakage. | 10-02-2008 |
20080302990 | Air Lock for Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy - What is provided is an interlocking vent valve which when mounted on the body of the air lock is connected to a moving interlock pin with a linkage. When the interlock valve is closed the connected interlock pin extends through a hole in the body ring. The interlock pin blocks the path which the door ring lug must follow in order to open. In order to open the exterior door of the air lock, the operators must retract the interlock pin. The action which retracts the interlock pin also opens the interlock/vent valve which allows the pressure in the interlock to rapidly vent. | 12-11-2008 |
20090001306 | Block Valve for Vacuum Line or Network with Emergency Input - Block valve with emergency input, in particular for vacuum line or network, comprising a valve body traversed by a main fluid passage between a first orifice located at an upstream end of the said main passage and a second orifice located at a downstream end of the said main passage. The valve body further comprises a control device comprising a member operable manually by an operator and movable between at least an open position in which the said control device allows fluid communication between the first and second orifices, and a closed position in which the said control device interrupts any fluid communication between these orifices. An auxiliary fluid passage is fluidly connected via its upstream end to the said main passage between the control device and the first orifice, and comprises a third orifice at its downstream end. | 01-01-2009 |
20090008589 | DISCONNECT VALVE FOR GRAVITY FED PAINT HOPPERS - A disconnect apparatus for a gravity fed hopper for a paint spray pump including a valve automatically opening when the hopper outlet is attached to an inlet of the pump and closing when the hopper outlet is detached from the pump inlet. Means for wiping the interior of the outlet may be provided to remove material from the outlet as the hopper is separated from the pump. | 01-08-2009 |
20090050832 | NORMALLY-CLOSED VALVE HAVING A MICROFLOW RATE ADJUSTING DEVICE - A normally-closed valve having a microflow rate adjusting device includes a valve stem for opening and closing a fluid passage; a biasing device for biasing the valve stem in a direction to close the fluid passage; a piston body which is engaged in a cylinder in an air-tight manner to form a pressure chamber for moving the valve stem in a valve opening direction against the biasing device; and a stopper mechanism, provided on the cylinder, for controlling a limit of movement of the piston body in the valve opening direction. The stopper mechanism comprises a stroke adjustment member which is screw-engaged with the cylinder coaxially with the valve stem so that a position of the stroke adjustment member relative to the cylinder can be adjusted, and includes an annular tapered surface at an end of the stroke adjustment member which faces the piston body. A movable valve opening control surface provided on the piston body to be positioned radially outside of the annular tapered surface; a stationary valve opening control surface provided integrally with the cylinder to face the movable valve opening control surface, at least one of the movable valve opening control surface and the stationary valve opening control surface comprising a tapered surface which is tapered to reduce a distance between the movable valve opening control surface and the stationary valve opening control surface in a direction toward an outer edge of the tapered surface; and a plurality of balls capable of coming in simultaneous contact with each of the annular tapered surface, the movable valve opening control surface and the stationary valve opening control surface. | 02-26-2009 |
20090108222 | Pleated washer spring for fuel pressure regulator - A spring-actuator assembly ( | 04-30-2009 |
20090218533 | Trigger Activated Vented Valve System - A valve having a valve trigger which operates to provide coincident fluidic coupling of a fluid delivery passage and fluid compensation passage to a fluid source. | 09-03-2009 |
20090302253 | CYROGENIC VALVE - A cryogenic valve includes a main body which has an opening, a bonnet which is coupled to the main body, a disc which opens or closes the opening, a stem which is placed through the bonnet, and a drive unit which actuates the disc and the stem. A first seat is provided at the position at which the disc comes into contact with the opening, and a second seat is provided at the position at which the disc comes into contact with the bonnet, so that either when the valve is closed or when the valve is completely open, fluid is prevented from being drawn into the bonnet, thus making it possible to replace a packing with a new one even when the system is in operation. | 12-10-2009 |
20090302254 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATION OF A VALVE - A valve operating means defined by the following features:
| 12-10-2009 |
20100012874 | Rotary Encoder Frequency Analysis - A novel method for diagnosing problems with a valve actuator or other rotary equipment. Frequency analysis is performed upon speed, position, torque, thrust, or vibration data. Speed or position data may be provided by a rotary encoder. | 01-21-2010 |
20100025609 | DEVICE MOUNT FOR SINK OR BASIN - A mount for a device, such as a faucet controller or valve actuator assembly for mounting the device to a sink or basin having carrier arm mounting holes. A valve actuator assembly for operating a valve for a sink or basin and operable with a push pad, the valve actuator assembly having a housing mountable to the sink or basin, the housing supporting a shaft and a valve, the shaft rotatable between a normal at rest position and a valve operating position, a rocker operably connected with a shaft, for rotation with the shaft, the rocker having an extent for operably urging a member supporting the valve when the shaft in is the valve operating position, and a push pad mechanism operably connected with the shaft and the push pad to selectively activate the valve. | 02-04-2010 |
20100059699 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED VALVE FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - Plungers and plunger assemblies for a diaphragm-sealed valve are provided. Each plunger is adpted to be received in a passage of the valve body and includes a base member and an upper member having a longitudinal play in this passage with respect to the base member. A resilient middle element is provided between the upper and base member. The base member is connected to a plunger actuating mechanism within the valve body. Optionally, the upper member may be self-aligning within the passage. The plunger can be used to compensate for temperature variations experienced by the valve in use. | 03-11-2010 |
20100096577 | COMPRESSOR THROTTLING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft penetrations of the blade support shafts no longer need seals or a purge system to supply process gas during times of reduced pressure in situations with the blades nearly closed. A pressure equalization system has balance passages internal to the housing to allow flow from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone of the process gas so as to avoid creation of a condition that can draw air into any zones of reduced pressure in the housing. | 04-22-2010 |
20100108928 | Device for Opening/Closing Valves - The invention relates to a compressed-air driven device for opening and closing valves or similar, by using for this purpose a device ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100127199 | Valve - A valve having a housing with at least one entry and at least one exit provided on the outer casing of the housing for a flow medium. The housing has a flow space, in which a drive element is centrally and rotatably supported, the rotational axis thereof running perpendicular to the at least one entry and the at least one exit. Between the drive element and the housing, at least one endless strip is provided parallel to the rotational axis of the drive element, the length thereof extending over the at least one entry and the at least one exit. The drive element is connected to a drive and can guide the at least one endless strip in the flow space along the housing during operation. The valve is used as a throttle element for motor vehicles having diesel engines. | 05-27-2010 |
20100155639 | SWITCHING UNIT FOR PUSHBUTTON OF KITCHEN WATER FAUCET - A switching unit for pushbutton of kitchen water faucet cooperates with a water faucet body ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100176325 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE - An exhaust gas recirculation valve comprises a drive, at least one rotatable drive element and at least one translationally drivable driven element. The drive element comprises a thread element that is configured to convert rotational motion of the drive element into translation of the driven element. A rotational axis of the drive element is inclined with respect to a translational axis of the driven element. | 07-15-2010 |
20100193721 | PLUMBING SHUTOFF OR SWITCHING VALVE - A switching valve is proposed that switches between at least two different outlets with the aid of a valve closing body and a valve seat. The valve contains an actuating device that can be actuated by the user. The actuating device acts on an advancing device that advances the valve closing body from a stable, discrete position into another stable, discrete position. The advancement can be caused either by the interaction of beveled surfaces or by means of the flow of water. | 08-05-2010 |
20100252767 | Externally mounted mechanical valve shutoff device with timer - An externally mounted mechanical device for mechanically closing a pressurized tank or cylinder valve, such as a grill tank, is provided. The device comprises a securing mechanism, a rotatable mechanism having a handle recess to receive a handle of pressurized tank or cylinder valve, and a torsional spring, wherein the torsional spring is configured to store potential torsional force and then release the torsional force by way of a timed release mechanism. The mechanical device comprises a securing device for securing the mechanical device to a tank or cylinder. Torsional force may be stored in torsional spring by way of a ratchet and pawl that also is configured to release the stored torsional force by way of a timed release. | 10-07-2010 |
20100264344 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING KNOB WOBBLE - A gas appliance including a frame and a control knob assembly connected to the frame, the control knob assembly including a gas valve with a valve stem, a control knob attached to the valve stem, and a valve restraint. The valve restraint is substantially fixed relative to the frame and longitudinally disposed substantially between the gas valve and control knob, and is configured to limit lateral movement of the valve stem. | 10-21-2010 |
20100288956 | VALVE ACTUATOR - A valve actuator device ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110024657 | MULTI-POSITION MICRO-FLUIDIC VALVE SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE ENCODER ASSEMBLY - A micro-fluidic valve actuator assembly is provided for controlling a multi-position micro-fluidic valve device for switching between a plurality of discrete fluid distribution positions. The actuator assembly includes a housing having an exterior wall and an interior wall defining an interior through-chamber. A drive assembly is rotatably positioned within the chamber, having a drive axis of rotation positioned substantially co-axial with the chamber axis. A removable, stand alone, self contained encoder assembly is positioned within the actuator housing. The encoder assembly includes an encoder shaft rotatably mounted to a support structure for rotation about an encoder shaft axis. The encoder assembly further includes an encoder wheel mounted to the encoder shaft for rotation about the encoder shaft axis, and an encoder module mounted to the support structure. The encoder module cooperates with the encoder wheel, as a preset unit, to determine the rotational position of the encoder shaft about the encoder shaft axis. When the encoder assembly is oriented in a mounting position, the encoder shaft can be rotatably coupled to the drive assembly, while the support structure is free of rigid coupling directly to the housing. | 02-03-2011 |
20110062365 | POWER-ASSISTED ON/OFF VALVE - A power-assisted mechanism having a simple structure which can perform a power-assisted operation can be achieved in a power-assisted on/off valve including a valve stem which opens and closes a flow passage, an operational member which is positioned on an axis of the valve stem and is relatively movable with respect to the valve stem, and a power-assisted mechanism which reduces the speed and power-assists the movement of the operational member, and transfers the movement of the operational member to the stern valve. | 03-17-2011 |
20110068287 | GATE VALVE ACTUATOR AND METHOD - A gate valve actuator including a stem that is movable linearly in an actuator housing connectable to the gate valve. The stem acts on the gate valve to shift the gate valve between open and closed positions, respectively. The stem is driven by a motor in a first direction into a steady state operation position. In the position the stem is biased in a second opposite direction towards a shutdown position by a spring member acting on the stem. A trigger mechanism is arranged for holding the spring member in a compressed state. The trigger mechanism includes an electrically controllable trigger that is arranged for release of the spring member in result of de-energizing the electrically controlled trigger. A method for shifting a gate valve between a steady state operation mode and a shutdown mode utilizing the gate valve actuator. | 03-24-2011 |
20110089353 | SEISMIC SAFETY VALVE AND VALVE ACTUATOR - A safety valve is positioned in supply plumbing that supplies a fluid medium such as natural gas to a point of use structure such as a home. A mechanical actuator is provided remote from the safety valve but mechanically connected to the safety valve. This allows the actuator to be positioned, for example, directly on the point of use structure, avoiding the need for separate bracing for the valve. The valve can be provided with a tee fitting or can be a separate gate valve. The mechanical actuator can be actuated by seismic disturbance, manually, or by activation by remote sensor or home security system. | 04-21-2011 |
20110140020 | Systems and Methods and Methods for Valve Control - Valve controllers and methods of their use are described. Valve controllers of the type described herein can be used to operate valves that are out of manual reach by the operator. One embodiment of a valve controller includes proximal and distal controller heads connected to each other via a hollow elongate shaft. Each of the proximal and distal controller heads includes a rotatable pulley wheel that is connected to a valve control engagement member for engaging a handle of a valve operable to shift the valve from a first position to a second position. The rotation of the proximal and distal pulley wheels, and thereby the proximal and distal engagement members, is coupled via a cord that runs through the hollow elongate shaft and around a circumferential portion of each pulley wheel. In one general aspect, a user can operate a valve by positioning the distal valve control engagement member of the distal controller head over the valve handle, and rotating the proximal engagement member, causing the distal engagement member, and thereby the valve handle, to shift. | 06-16-2011 |
20110163250 | DISK ACTUATOR FOR A PROPANE CARBURETOR - One example embodiment includes a disk actuator. The disk actuator includes a disk and a shaft, where the shaft is connected to the disk such that rotation of the disk causes rotation of the shaft. The disk actuator also includes a plug, where the plug is connected to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the plug. The plug includes a channel, wherein the channel is configured to regulate the flow of air into a carburetor. | 07-07-2011 |
20110297859 | PUSHBUTTON MECHANISM FOR MULTI-MEASURE CONTROLLING A FEEDER VALVE - The pushbutton mechanism comprises a lower part ( | 12-08-2011 |
20120074340 | HANDLE FOR GAS TANK VALVE - A device for operating a valve of a compressed-gas tank may include an engagement collar and operating handles attached to the collar. Notches may extend through a wall of the collar. The notches may be configured to engage with handle projections of the valve of the tank. | 03-29-2012 |
20120112109 | DIRECT DRIVE SERVOVALVE HAVING REDUNDANT DRIVE MOTORS - A direct drive servovalve ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120153201 | LUER ACCESS VALVE - A valve system that comprises a housing having an opening for receiving or ejecting a fluid, a poppet that controls a flow of the fluid through the opening, an elastoguide that drives the poppet to a closed position, and an adaptor that receives and holds the poppet and the elastoguide. | 06-21-2012 |
20120305819 | SWITCH FOR PNEUMATIC TOOL - Used in a pneumatic tool having an air intake passage and a gas control member set in the air intake passage, a switch is disclosed to include a valve seat set in the air intake passage and movable into contact with or away from the gas control member and defining an air hole, and a valve rod inserted through the air hole of the valve seat and biasable to stop a positioning portion thereof against the air hole or to move the positioning portion away from the air hole. When the positioning portion of the valve rod is stopped against the valve seat and the valve seat is stopped against the gas control member, the air intake passage is blocked. When the valve rod is biased relative to the valve seat, the positioning portion is moved away from the air hole of the valve seat for allowing a compressed gas to pass through the air hole, and when the valve rod is biased further to carry the valve seat away from the gas control member, the compressed gas is allowed to pass between the valve seat and the gas control member. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305820 | COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A VALVE ASSEMBLY - A coupling assembly includes a keyed coupling configured to couple to a valve stem and a plate configured to couple to a knob. The keyed coupling includes a projection having a cross-sectional shape. The plate includes a keyed slot defined therethrough. The keyed slot is shaped to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the projection to receive at least a portion of the projection when the plate is coupled to the valve stem. | 12-06-2012 |
20120326068 | Vehicle Mountable Arm for Valve Operating Machine - A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine. | 12-27-2012 |
20130020518 | WALL-MOUNTED FAUCET CONTROL MODULE - A wall-mounted faucet control comprises: a control handle and three joints. Each joint has an insertion aperture. Each insertion aperture has a different cross-sectional shape such that the control handle can be installed with the various control rods. Each insertion aperture has a limiting aperture at one end, and the limiting aperture further provides a locking member and a washer. An assembling slot is disposed adjacent to the insertion aperture of each joint, and the assembling slot engages with a screwing member of the control handle. Two joints further have the securing aperture connected to the insertion aperture adjacent to the assembling slot, and the securing aperture engages with a securing member. The joints of the control handle can be correspondingly alternated for the various valve rods. The control handle can be installed with the various water valves, which can provide variety and convenience. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020519 | DUAL PISTON ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF USE - A dual piston valve actuator operable to provide an initial thrust force that is greater than a subsequent thrust force for moving a gate valve from a closed position to an open position. The actuator may include a first piston and a second piston movably disposed within a bore of the first piston. The first piston may define a first piston area for proving the initial thrust force, and the second piston may define a second piston area (that is less than the first piston area) for providing the subsequent thrust force. Movement of the first piston is limited relative to the second piston for moving the gate valve using the initial thrust force an initial portion of the valve stroke, while moving the gave valve using the subsequent thrust force the remaining portion of the valve stroke. | 01-24-2013 |
20130048892 | SHUT-OFF VALVE FOR THE PLUMBING SECTOR - A shut-off valve for the plumbing sector for shutting off a line through which a fluid can flow that preferably includes a housing having at least two connecting pieces. A flow path is defined from one of the connecting pieces through the housing to another of the connecting pieces, and a shut-off body is disposed rotatably in the housing with a single shut-off section running crosswise to the flow path. Preferably, the shut-off segment is constituted as a spherical segment, and the shut-off body can be moved between a closed position in which the flow path is completely blocked to only one of the connecting pieces and an open position in which the flow path is completely clear. A switching shaft which is rotatably mounted in the housing and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner at its one end to the shut-off body. | 02-28-2013 |
20130082201 | Recessed Wall-Mounted Outlet Box with Push-Pull Handle Assembly - An outlet box housing a stop valve that is connected to a water supply line of a building. The outlet box enables a user to control the internally housed stop valve by axial movement of a handle assembly linked to a handle on the valve. The outlet box has a faceplate with at least one aperture through which the handle assembly and water outlet line can pass. Valve inlet shanks (or adaptors) connect the stop valve to the water supply line and allow for quick and easy replacement of the stop valve. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087728 | Spigot Attachment Operated with Foot Control Device - A device for remotely controlling the operation of a spigot of a portable liquid container, the spigot having a shaft member that moves linearly with respect to the spigot body, a button that when engaged compresses a spigot spring and urges the spigot shaft and spigot valve to their open positions. When the button is no longer engaged, the spigot spring decompresses and urges the shaft and spigot members to their closed position. The device includes a spigot control member with a movable actuator member that is connected to a foot control member by means of a flexible cable. When the spigot control member is attached and the foot control member is activated, the flexible cable and the actuator member move to engage the spigot button. The pressure on the spigot button urges the spigot spring, shaft and valve to their open positions. With the spigot members in their open positions, liquid is allowed to flow from the container through the spigot. When the foot control member is no longer activated, the flexible cable and the actuator member of the spigot control member stop engaging the spigot button, and the spigot spring decompresses, urging the button, shaft, and valve to their closed positions. | 04-11-2013 |
20130119286 | TOUCH SWITCH OUTLET MECHANISM - A touch switch outlet mechanism has a fixation unit and a switch unit. The fixation unit includes an inlet waterway connected to the water source, a water diversion cavity connected to the inlet waterway, N number of water diversion holes connected to the water diversion cavity and several outlet functions with same number as the water diversion holes and one to one corresponding to the water diversion holes, N is equal to or more than 2; The switch unit includes N−1 number of sealing balls and N touch buttons, the N touch buttons are separately disposed with a touch end inside the water diversion cavity and a controlled end controlled by the user, the touch ends of the N touch buttons corresponding to N water diversion holes and sliding connected to the fixation unit, the N−1 sealing balls can close N−1 of the N water diversion holes. | 05-16-2013 |
20130153802 | SHAFT LOCKING DEVICE - The present application relates to a shaft locking device. The device has an locking element configured to be mounted on a shaft in a first position so that the locking element indicates the angular position of the shaft. The locking element is also configured to be mounted on a shaft in a second position so that the locking element is locatable against a stop to prevent rotation of the shaft. The present application also relates to a device for determining the angular position of a shaft, a valve assembly and an actuating unit for a valve. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161549 | FLOW ADJUSTING DEVICE WITH A BUTTON - A flow adjusting device includes a fixation unit with a waterway and a button; the fixation unit is disposed with a movable shaft, a pushing rod and a spring, the movable shaft and the pushing rod can move relatively to the fixation unit, the motion direction is parallel to the flowing direction of the water in the waterway, the discharge area of the waterway is changed by the relative motion of the movable shaft and the fixation unit to adjust the flow rate, thereinto, the fixation unit, the movable shaft, the pushing rod and the spring are cooperated to form an automatic ball-point pen like movable mechanism; the button is connected to the fixation unit in a sliding way, the sliding direction of the button is vertical to that of the movable shaft, the button and the end of the pushing rod are formed a linkage construction. | 06-27-2013 |
20130175464 | GRIPPING MECHANISM FOR A GAS TANK VALVE - A gripping mechanism for a gas tank utility valve is provided. The mechanism has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion provides a grip that allows for hand-tightening of the valve and the bottom portion is formed to include at least one cavity that receives the knob attached to the utility valve in a relatively tight-fit fashion. | 07-11-2013 |
20130240767 | GAS VALVE UNIT COMPRISING AN ACTUATION MECHANISM FOR A SOLENOID VALVE - A gas valve unit for setting a gas volume flow supplied to a gas burner of a gas appliance includes a valve housing, an actuation pin for setting an opening cross section of the gas valve unit, a shutoff valve, and a linearly displaceable connecting element for transferring a movement of the actuation pin to the shutoff valve. The connecting element has at least one spring which can be embodied as a compression spring or as a coil spring. | 09-19-2013 |
20130341546 | SUCTION TUBE ARRANGEMENT WITH IMPROVED ACTUATING SHAFT - A suction tube arrangement includes a suction tube having a suction tube opening and an actuating shaft which is received in the suction tube. The actuating shaft has a base body made of a first material and an actuating shaft body made of a second material and at least partially applied on the base body. The base body or the actuating shaft body forms at least one cover element to open or close the suction tube opening as a function of a rotation of the actuating shaft. An actuating element is at least partially enclosed by the actuating shaft body for actuating the actuating shaft. | 12-26-2013 |
20140014865 | BOLTED VALVE CONTROL ELEMENT - A control element for a fluid flow control device includes a stem, a plug, and a fastener. The stem includes an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be operably coupled to an actuator and the second end including a fastener recess including a plurality of internal threads. The plug is disposed adjacent to the second end of the stem. The fastener fixing the plug to the stem and includes a threaded portion extending from the plug and engaging the plurality of internal threads of the fastener recess. | 01-16-2014 |
20140027659 | VALVE EXTENSION HANDLE - A valve extension handle is disclosed in the present invention. Said valve extension handle is comprised of a extension member with opposed first and second ends, a clamping member connected to the first end of the extension member, and a control member connected to the second end of the extension member. Said clamping member can be attached to the gas tank valve. When the control member connected to the second end of the extension member is turned, the clamping member attached to gas tank valve moves gas tank valve to turn on or shut off the gas flow from said tank. | 01-30-2014 |
20140070125 | VALVE DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND VALVE USING THE SAME - The invention concerns an valve drive assembly for a valve unit for regulating a flow of fluid with a lead-through of an operating rod ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140091245 | FAUCET HANDLE WITH CONTROL VALVE PARALLEL TO MOUNTING SURFACE - A faucet handle includes a fluid supply line, fluid return line, and valve cartridge. A first portion of the valve cartridge provides a connecting passage between fluid supply line and fluid return line and allows fluid flow when the valve cartridge is open. A valve body having first and second openings houses the first portion of the valve cartridge. A second portion of the valve cartridge extends through first opening and extends from first portion to second portion in a direction that is substantially parallel to a mounting surface. A control handle contacts second portion of the valve cartridge. When control handle is rotated in a first direction around an axis along which the valve cartridge extends the valve cartridge is opened allowing flow from supply line to return line, and when the valve cartridge is rotated around the axis in an opposing direction the valve cartridge is closed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097370 | Externally Controlled Switch Mechanism - A control mechanism for a refuse vehicle includes a first control valve that operates a first hydraulically controlled mechanism and a second control valve that operates a second hydraulically controlled mechanism. The control mechanism also includes a plurality of switches and a pneumatic control mechanism. The plurality of switches generates a valve select signal and a mode signal. The pneumatic control mechanism selectively controls the first control valve and the second control valve based on the valve select signal and the mode signal. An operator of the refuse vehicle actuates the plurality of switches while the operator is operating the pneumatic control mechanism. | 04-10-2014 |
20140131604 | FOOT ACTUATED FAUCET - A hands-free faucet control device includes a water valve assembly and a foot pedal assembly. The water valve assembly includes a housing with two input ports and two output port configured to be attachable in series with a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe. A valve includes two through holes and is movable in the housing between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the two through holes are in alignment with the two input and output ports. In the closed position the two through holes are not in alignment with the two input and output ports. A spring is biased against the valve keeping the valve in the closed position. The single valve reduces costs, increases reliability and simplifies ease of installation. The foot actuated faucet can also be configured to remain in the down/on position through various mechanical structures. | 05-15-2014 |
20140191145 | Actuation and Valve Mechanism - The invention provides a cable drive device ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140252256 | VALVE HANDLE WITH PERMANENT, INTEGRAL IDENTIFICATION - A valve handle that operates a valve, and includes permanent, integral labeling. The labeling includes installer information about the installer of the valve handle, including the installer's name and contact information; and the function of the valve operated by said valve handle. | 09-11-2014 |
20140264119 | Valve and Valve Extension - A combination valve and valve extension allows an operator to open and close a hose bib. A ball valve attaches to the free end of a hose bib. An extension member includes a coupling end that slides over the handle of the ball valve. A handle is provided at an opposite end of the extension member to allow torque to be exerted on the ball valve handle to open and close it. In this manner, a simple and cost effective method of controlling a hose bib without incurring many of the problems associated with bushes planted in front of the hose. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264120 | VACUUM EVAPORATING APPARATUS - A vacuum evaporating apparatus includes a driving unit, a linear-moving portion connected to the driving unit to move linearly, a rotational-moving portion connected to the linear-moving portion to move rotationally, and a shutter portion connected to the rotational-moving portion to pivot. | 09-18-2014 |
20140319396 | VALVE - A valve includes a main body, an actuating member, and at least one resilient member. The main body defining includes a sliding hole and comprising a first connecting hole, a second connecting hole and a third connecting hole. The first connecting hole and the second connecting hole communicate with the sliding hole. The actuating member includes a sliding rod interferentially fit and slidable received in the sliding hole between a first position and a second position. The sliding rod defines a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole communicating with the second hole. Opposite ends of the at least one resilient member are connected to the main body and the actuating member for maintaining the actuating member in the first position | 10-30-2014 |
20140353534 | SPRUNG GATE VALVES MOVABLE BY AN ACTUATOR - Valves having a sprung gate of various constructions are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sprung gate includes a first endless elastic band having an inner perimeter defining an open space sandwiched between a first gate member and a second gate member that each define an opening therethrough in an open position portion thereof. The first endless elastic band is sandwiched therebetween with its open space oriented for alignment with the opening in both of the first and second gate members, which are aligned with one another to form a passage through the sprung gate. In one aspect, the first endless elastic band in positioned inward a distance from the outer sides of the first and second gate members and spaces the first gate member a distance apart from the second gate member thereby defining a channel having a bottom defined by the first endless elastic band. | 12-04-2014 |
20150083953 | QUICK RELEASE VALVE COMPRESSOR - Apparatus is provided featuring a spindle having extending spindle portions configured with spindle glands; a compressor having extending compressor portions configured with compressor glands, and a snap ring configured to engage the spindle glands and the compressor glands in order to attach the spindle and compressor together, so that the compressor may be quickly released from the spindle by releasing an engagement between the snap ring, the spindle glands and/or the compressor glands. | 03-26-2015 |
20150097132 | BALL OR HALF-BALL VALVE WITH DRAIN-PROOF MECHANISM - A ball or half-ball valve with drain-proof mechanism includes a body; inner side of the body being formed as an approximate round chamber therein and a through hole communicated to the chamber; an annular seat received in the through hole; two ends of the annular seat having reduced stepped structures; the annular seat being made of metal; an inner side of a rear end of the annular seat being formed with a reduced annular recess and an outer side of a front end thereof being formed with a stepped structure; a valve unit being installed to the inner side of the annular seat; the valve unit having an axial hole for receiving the stem; and a cover having a size corresponding to that of the through hole; and an outer rear end of the cover being formed with an annular flange received in the annular recess of the annular seat. | 04-09-2015 |
20150129789 | FAUCET CONTROL MODULE - A combination of a faucet handle and a control valve has a faucet, an ornament panel, a positioning plate, a sleeve and a handle; wherein: the faucet is insertable into an existing installation hole in a wall, a connecting section of the faucet is disposed through the installation hole, the connecting section having an outer thread formed on a peripheral surface thereof and a control rod protruding from a center position, the control rod connected to a control member of the faucet. | 05-14-2015 |
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