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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120103448 | Multi-Way Valve and Method of Producing Same The present invention relates to a multi-way valve for use in medicine or medical technology, having at least one basic housing through which a medium can flow in sections, and having an actuator which is held in said basic housing so as to be rotatable about a central ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120048313 | WATER DIVERTER VALVE AND RELATED DISHWASHER Gravity and flow operated diverter valves are disclosed for diverting liquid flow from one source to either of two output destinations, the valves including a housing defining an inlet opening through a base wall, a first outlet opening through a first upper wall and a ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048411 | MANIFOLD VALVE AND FLUID CIRCUIT HAVING A MANIFOLD VALVE The present disclosure relates to a manifold valve, comprising at least one valve inlet, at least one valve outlet, at least one housing, and a first valve device rotatable around a first rotational axis arranged within the housing at least partly for opening and closin... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120037250 | Valve Device The invention relates to a valve device for the fluid supply of fluid consumers, comprising several valve modules (2) arranged next to each other in the direction of stacking (3). Said valve modules (2) respectively comprise a plate-shaped channel b... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120024406 | COMBINED HYDRAULIC INTEGRATED CONTROL VALVE BLOCK SYSTEM A combined hydraulic integrated control valve block system includes pilot control valve group, control valve subassembly, combination of valve blocks which are connected with external part for installing the pilot control valve group and the control valve subassembly. T... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120024384 | Methods and systems for controlling flow of hydrocarbons from a structure or conduit Methods and apparatuses for controlling the flow of hydrocarbons from a structure or conduit are provided. An engagement apparatus having a body with threads disposed on an end is lowered into a position suitable for engagement with the structure or conduit, the threads... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120006436 | VALVE BLOCK, VALVE BLOCK UNIT, AND METHOD OF INSPECTING VALVE BLOCK UNIT Provided are a valve block and a valve block unit which allow simplification and miniaturization of a pipe arrangement. A valve block according to the present invention includes at least one flow direction switching means including a valve ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110303312 | Binary Hydraulic Manifold System A hydraulic fluid manifold system for a spreader, the spreader including at least one bin for holding dry bulk material for distribution to at least one conveyor associated with the bin for receiving the dry bulk material from the at least one bin and transporting the d... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110297262 | HYDRAULIC VALVE The invention relates to a hydraulic valve comprising a body in which a bore is formed in order to receive a sleeve that includes sealing seats that cooperate with a wall of the bore to define hydraulically isolated chambers that are connected to hydraulic ports in the ... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110240160 | MULTI-WAY REVERSING VALVE A multi-way reversing valve includes a valve housing having a valve seat part in which a plurality of fluid in/out ports are formed; a valve member adapted to be rotated; and an actuator adapted to rotationally actuate the valve member. A fluid inlet port and/or a fluid... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110232788 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATING UNIT A hydraulic directional control valve which has a valve housing and a control piston that is arranged therein in a displaceable manner. The valve housing has at least one outflow connection, at least one inflow connection and a working connection. The control piston has... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110220230 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION VALVE The invention relates to a fluid distribution valve (1, 25, 29, 37, 43), comprising at least a first fluid port (2), a second fluid port (3) and a third fluid port (4). These ports are connecting to a fluid distribution chamber (5). Th... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110220220 | MODULAR MANIFOLD WITH QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE FITTINGS A manifold for accommodating at least one fluid is constructed of a plurality of modules that can be interconnected and configured to create a customized manifold. Couplers interconnecting a flow cavity of each module can be selected to determine fluid flow characterist... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110220219 | MODULAR MANIFOLD WITH QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE FITTINGS A manifold for accommodating at least one fluid is constructed of a plurality of modules that can be interconnected and configured to create a customized manifold. Couplers interconnecting a flow cavity of each module can be selected to determine fluid flow characterist... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110214766 | FAUCET DIVERTER DEVICE A faucet diverter device includes a faucet main body and a diverter valve. The faucet main body includes a first channel and a second channel for respectively passing therethrough a first fluid and a second fluid. The diverter valve, which is connected with the first ch... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110209787 | VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING BRAKE DEVICES AND AUXILIARY DEVICES OF A PNEUMATIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE A valve arrangement controls brake devices and auxiliary devices of a pneumatic brake system of a vehicle, and includes pneumatic control valves which are detachably arranged on at least one common support module containing compressed air channels, for carrying out brak... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110185624 | Apparatus and Method for Treating Waste A process and apparatus for recycling municipal domestic waste comprises subjecting the waste to steam at 150° C.-200°. After steam treatment, the resultant material is separated into constituent parts and biomass and/or plastics subjected to further treatment. The fu... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110186160 | REFRIGERATION VALVE BLOCK A service valve assembly that is designed to minimize leakage by reducing the number of leakage paths from the valve assembly. In addition, the service valve assembly is designed to permit connection to many different refrigeration systems and has higher flow capacity. ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110174393 | Proportional Valve Assembly A valve assembly includes a valve housing defining a service passage, a first bore in fluid communication with the service passage, a first passage, a second bore in communication with the service passage and a second passage. The first bore has an inlet portion, a firs... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110162734 | PRESSURE CONTROLLED THREE WAY VALVE DEVICE A pressure-controlled three-way valve device for inflating, keeping inflated and deflating tires, the device having a plunger axially traversed by an inlet passage normally closed by a spring-urged inlet valve. The plunger's outer sidewall has a recess in which an O-rin... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110152787 | CONNECTOR FOR TRANSFERRING FLUID AND METHOD OF USE A connector for transferring fluid and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port which may be coupled together at a main channel with a first valve element therein controlling fluid flow through the first port. The first valve... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110146822 | WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A water discharge management system for a water processing system is provided. The water processing system is connected to a first solution supply and to a second solution supply. A first multi-way valve is connected to a discharge outlet of the water processing system.... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110132483 | THREE-WAY PROPORTIONAL CONTROL VALVE FOR ACTIVELY CONTROLLING COOLANT AND PROPORTIONAL CONTROL METHOD USING THE SAME The present invention provides a three-way proportional control valve for actively controlling coolant and a proportional control method using the same. The three-way proportional control valve according to the present invention may preferably include a valve body inclu... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110120579 | FOUR-WAY VALVE In a four-way valve having a simple structure, even if a high-temperature refrigerant and a low-temperature refrigerant flow close to each other, heat loss between both refrigerants is suppressed. The valve comprises a housing member including a valve chamber, a valve s... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110083748 | FLOW CONTROLLER A movable flow controller is interposed in a fluid flow path. The flow controller includes an elongate groove having a first end and a second end. The groove preferably is sized and shaped so that a cross-sectional area of the groove changes along its length from the fi... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110005625 | SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY A solenoid valve including a spool received within a housing. The spool is configured to move to multiple positions within the housing. The housing includes supply ports, exhaust ports, and outlet ports. When the spool is in a specific location, two outlet ports are in ... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100323259 | INTEGRATED VALVE SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL STACK The present invention provides a novel integrated valve system for a fuel cell stack, in which an air shut-off valve for preventing the inflow of air when a fuel cell shuts down and a dry gas purge valve for improving cold startability are coaxially coupled to each othe... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100313978 | Pneumatic Valve Device A pneumatic valve device comprising an integral valve body having first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh openings; a regulation assembly for supplying gas in the second opening; a relief valve in the seventh opening; a pressure gauge in the sixth opening... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100288387 | Aviatorial Valve Assembly A valve for use in aircraft comprises a body, a selective interrupter positioned inside the body for rotation therein, a flow arrangement between the selective interrupter and the body, a bonnet connected to the body and in contact with the selective interrupter, an arm... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100282347 | MANIFOLD MADE FROM AMORPHOUS RESIN A manifold comprises a base material section made from an amorphous resin, a solenoid valve section including a plurality of solenoid valves made up of valve bodies, and a coupling section including a plurality of pipe couplings. The overall surface of the base material... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100279561 | FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLY A fluid transfer assembly for transferring a fluid between an onshore or offshore installation and a tanker, includes a floating device provided with positioning means for maintaining a predetermined position, a first fluid transfer line for releasably connecting said o... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100263756 | GAS INJECTION SYSTEM A gas injection system includes a first line for introducing gas into an ion source, and a second line and a third line for two separate gas flows, which are introduced into the ion source. A fast switchover between the gas flows is effected using a multi-way switchover... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100258209 | System and Method for draining a Boiler using a Three Way Valve A draining valve for draining the boiler may include a first port connected to a pressurized tank, a second port connected to an output tube, a third port connected to the boiler, and a control valve to selectively connect the pressurized tank to the boiler and to conne... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100251504 | APPARATUS FOR DIVERTING FLUID FLOW PATH An apparatus for diverting a fluid flow path automatically diverts a fluid flow path in accordance with inclining of a main body, and includes two or more selectable fluid flow paths through which an external air stream is drawn, a fixed fluid flow path to be selectivel... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100193058 | CONNECTION FITTING The present invention relates to a connection fitting for the connection of a ring with at least one consumer to a storey or rising main branch with inlet and outlet openings (2, 4) which can be connected to the branch and an intervening merge opening (34)... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100193043 | VALVE ASSEMBLY A valve assembly including a body having a first end, a second end, a passageway extending between the first and the second ends, and four ports defined by the body and connected to the passageway. The assembly also has a first valve member received in the passageway at... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100180966 | WASTE WATER OUTLET The present invention provides a waste for an item of sanitary ware generating grey water, the waste comprising: (i) an inlet for admitting grey water; (ii) first and second outlets configured to discharge grey water, the first outlet being arranged to connect to a drai... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100180967 | CONFIGURATION STRUCTURE OF A SPRAY NOZZLE AND A SHOWER HEAD A configuration structure of a spray nozzle and a shower head, adapted to a wall outlet, includes a three-way control valve, a connecting rod and a spray unit. The three-way control valve has an inlet connected to the wall outlet, a front outlet connected to an inlet tu... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100176323 | Variable Flow Digital Gas Valve A variable flow rate gas control valve for use in consumer and commercial appliances is presented. The valve utilizes two or more solenoids to control the operating position of two different valve members whose orifices are sized in an exponential relationship with one ... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100139794 | ISOLATION VALVE WITH VALVE IN DRAIN A fluid isolation valve having a valve body with a first fluid flow port, a second fluid flow port and a fluid drain port with a valve in the fluid drain port. The valve body also defines a fluid flow channel, a drain flow channel and a valve portion, wherein the valve ... | 06/10/2010 |
