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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7856999 | Automatic transmission having hydraulic valves with flow force compensation An automatic transmission having at least one hydraulic valve with flow force compensation. The hydraulic valve includes a valve body having a valve bore and at least one inlet and at least one outlet adapted to provide fluid communication with a source of pressuriz... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7431043 | Automatic transmission having a pressure regulator with flow force compensation An automatic transmission having a pressure regulator with flow force compensation. The pressure regulator includes a valve body having a valve bore and at least one inlet and at least one outlet adapted to provide fluid communication with a source of pressurized hy... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7327045 | Fuel delivery system and method providing regulated electrical output In a mobile fuel delivery vehicle, providing bulk aircraft fuel from a pressurized fuel reservoir to an aircraft, a method of regulating electrical output of an electrical power source, includes the steps of: (a) receiving, in a fluid path, the bulk aircraft fuel fr... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7249694 | Valve mechanism for tube-type fluid container A valve mechanism adapted for a fluid-discharging port of a tube-type fluid container, comprising: a valve seat portion 40 having an opening 41 through which a fluid flows; a valve portion 20 comprising a valve body 21 having a shape corr... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7228941 | Metering device for lubricant The invention relates to a metering device for lubricant having a lubricant reservoir (1), a piston (3), which is arranged on a threaded spindle (2), within the lubricant reservoir and a drive head 4, which has a drive shaft (7) co... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222640 | Switching fluid flow by diversion A flow of fluid is switched on and off by diverting the flow to an alternative path. In a preferred application an abrasive cutting jet, formed by a flow of abrasive slurry fed via a conduit to a cutting jet nozzle, is switched on and off by diverting the flow at a ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7137256 | Method of operating a combustion system for increased turndown capability A method of operating a gas turbine engine combustion system at lower load conditions while maintaining required emissions levels is disclosed. The present invention includes multiple embodiments of axial, radial, and circumferential fuel staging within a can-type c... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6994102 | Pressure regulating valve A pressure regulating valve which is comprised of a valve body being comprised of a cylinder, a spool slidably disposed in the cylinder with a clearance, the spool and the cylinder defining a pressure chamber and a space portion, and an urging member which urges the... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994928 | System and method for regulating steam pressure in a fuel cell system A system and method for regulating steam pressure. The system includes a steam source, a reformer, and a pressure regulator. The reformer includes an inlet that is in fluid communication with a steam source, and an outlet that provides a supply of hydrogen gas. The ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6901948 | Liquid fertilizer distribution system and method A removable flow restrictor 750 and a corresponding method for regulating flow through a fluid fertilizer distributor 700 are provided. A supply inlet port 712 is in fluid communication with a plurality of fluid outlet ports 716. The flow... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6704946 | Sprayer assembly A sprayer assembly adapted for releasable attachment to a water supply line, such as for a conventional toilet, is provided. The sprayer includes a three-way valve housing connected to the water supply line for the toilet, the valve housing including a supply condui... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6311716 | Fluid flow divider A flow divider, particularly for use in uniformly dividing a single incoming stream of liquid fertilizer into multiple outlet streams. The flow divider features a housing having a bore therein; a distribution sleeve which fits within the bore; and a distr... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6223763 | Hydraulic system for actuating at least two operational areas in a vehicle A hydraulic system for a vehicle including a distributor, or switch, valve for actuating at least two operational areas and supplying the two areas with sufficient amounts of hydraulic medium is provided. The distributor, or switch, valve preferably compr... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6062248 | Fluid flow-sensor and valve A fluid flow-sensor and valve apparatus includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a fluid from a fluid supply and an outlet for dispensing the fluid. The housing includes at least one main passage communicating with the outlet for conveying the flu... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5941074 | Multi-port proportional fuel control valve for gas turbine engine A variable flow control valve for multiport injection of pressurized liquid through an array of injection nozzles for a gas turbine engine is connected by nozzle ports to the engine. The valve includes a slidable valve element which progressively opens an... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5782260 | Hydraulic flow priority valve A flow priority valve receives input fluid flow and divides the fluid flow between a primary device and a secondary device. The valve comprises a valve body have a bore formed therein, the bore having first and second ends and first and second annular cha... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5694967 | Multi-port proportional flow control valve A flow control valve for multiport injection of pressurized liquid through an array of injection nozzles for a gas turbine engine is connected by nozzle ports to the engine. In accordance with a first embodiment, the valve includes a slidable valve spool ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5220860 | Diaphragm valve for percussive apparatus A piston valve diaphragm for a percussion apparatus including a valve portion having a diaphragm bore and a fluid supply source. A piston having a first piston surface and a second piston surface are also included. A diaphragm is mounted in the diaphragm ... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5016664 | Automatic switching valve An enclosed valve with one inlet connected by a rotating gate to two alternative outlets. The fluid pressure keeps the gate in position to seal the first outlet while the second one is open. When the pressure is sufficiently reduced, a spring releases the... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4953583 | Tank pressure control valve An apparatus is provided for controlling discharge of fuel vapors from a fuel tank during refueling. The apparatus includes a conduit for conducting fuel vapor between the fuel tank and a first destination such as a vapor treatment canister situated outsi... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4938173 | Fluid system A fluid system for example for steam raising comprising a flow control device (20), means (28) to supply a head of fluid to the flow control device (20), and at least one fluid using means such as a flash boiler (12-14), the flow control device (20) compr... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4616671 | Valve with flow force compensator A valve that directs flow from an inlet to at least two outlets, and which counterbalances flow induced forces that tend to restrict flow to one of its outlets. The valve has a valve chamber formed in a housing, and the inlet communicates fluid to the val... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4614202 | Fuel distribution valve A fuel flow distribution valve includes a valve body having a bore with a spring biased pressure responsive valve therein. The valve and an associated valve bore wall include first and second sets of slots or holes therein formed simultaneously when the v... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4410000 | Pressure control apparatus for at least two pressure vessels Every pressure vessel is connected by the agency of a connection channel to a control chamber. In both connection channels a shut-off valve is provided. The control chamber comprises a spring bellows whereby a spring counteracts a pressure force acting on... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4287906 | Control valve A multi-function valve device for controlling the operation of a pneumatically-driven motor. A spring-biased linkage couples a cam-operated push pin to a valve spool assembly. The valve spool assembly coaxially combines the movable elements of a pressure ... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4256134 | Regulating valve for dividing a flow into a plurality of individual flows A regulating valve for dividing a flow of fluid into a plurality of equal flows, wherein a pressure responsive member is positioned in a casing in communication with inlet pressure fluid, and a movable valve member with a plurality of equal size openings ... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4192337 | Priority flow valve An improvement to a priority valve which provides priority flow to a priority function, not only directly from a fluid power source, but also from an accumulator when the priority demand exceeds the output of the fluid power source. This priority flow val... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4036246 | Fuel supply and distribution system A fuel supply and distribution system is provided for a gas turbine engine wherein a plurality of flow dividing valves disposed about a manifold are positively controlled through an actuator which interconnects the flow dividing valves by linkage means ex... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4014577 | Pneumatic conveying systems A pneumatic conveying system has a compressor of known capacity connected to a compressed air storage tank having a plurality of valve output lines which if all open at the same time would reduce the air pressure available to each line below a required am... | 03/29/1977 |
| 4010767 | Fuel supply and distribution system A fuel supply and distribution system is provided for a gas turbine engine wherein a plurality of flow dividing valves disposed about a manifold are positively controlled through an actuator which interconnects the flow dividing valves by linkage means ex... | 03/08/1977 |
| 3949775 | Fuel supply and distribution system A fuel supply and distribution system is provided for a gas turbine engine wherein a plurality of flow dividing valves disposed about a manifold are positively controlled through an actuator which interconnects the flow dividing valves by linkage means ex... | 04/13/1976 |