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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7159252 | Folding sink A sink may include a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is receiv... | 01/09/2007 |
| 6899132 | Fluid coupler A fluid coupler comprises a ball valve a through hole provided between a female coupler body and a valve holding casing connected to the female coupler body and surrounding the ball. The ball valve has a first flat sliding surface formed on a spherical outer surface... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6827329 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling comprises a socket having a ball valve in which a through bore having one end that allows insertion of a plug is formed and a casing supporting the ball valve for rocking motion. The casing has a slot extending from its flank to the top. The slot has... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6497249 | Telescopic hose and related drive systems This invention primarily relates to means to convey fluid from a moving location to a fixed location formerly achieved by the utilization of such means as a flexible hose. The invention has particular relevance to desludge systems where settled sludge tak... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6422267 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling comprises a socket including a cylindrical main body having an axial bore for a fluid, an annular valve seat at the forward end, a ball type valve body rotatable relative to the valve seat and having a through hole and a casing fitted over... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6070612 | Spout controlled mixing valve mechanism An improved valve mechanism requiring no handle for the direction and intermixing of two or more liquids. The device is extremely suitable for use in sinks such as are commonly found in the kitchen or bathroom. Control of water volume and temperature is a... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6058973 | Spout controlled mixing valve mechanism An improved valve mechanism requiring no handle for the direction and intermixing of two or more liquids. The device is extremely suitable for use in sinks such as are commonly found in the kitchen or bathroom. Control of water volume and temperature is a... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5832958 | Faucet An improved faucet generally comprises a housing, a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet, a hot water outlet, a cold water outlet, a hot water pipe, a cold water pipe, a ball valve, and a spout. The ball valve is provided with water passages such that the ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5730186 | Integrated solenoid valve/rotary joint A method and apparatus for heating a liquid, such as cooking oil for a fryer. A heat transfer fluid, such as an oil, is heated, such as by a gas-fired burner, at a location remote from the liquid to be heated, and passed by the liquid in a heat exchange r... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5681027 | Insertable type safety coupling for pressure pipes A plug-in safety coupling for pressure lines including a coupling socket (1) having a blocking member (3) pivotally mounted therein and a plug (2) insertable therein for pressureless coupling and uncoupling. The blocking member (3) is secured against pivo... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5562273 | Plug-in coupling for pressure lines A pluggable coupling for pressure lines having a female coupling connector and a male coupling connector. The female coupling connector has two axially aligned connecting bores with different diameters and an annular groove formed between a wall surroundi... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5427145 | Connector with integral valve A connector is provided for mounting on an anesthetic vaporizer to connect the inlet of the vaporizer with a discharge port of a container of liquid anesthetic. The connector includes a first coupling attachable to the vaporizer and defining a first passa... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5329960 | Pressure actuated valve assembly Disclosed is a valve assembly in which a valve is actuated by a flexible high pressure hose in cooperation with a commonly attached linkage. The valve assembly is attachable between a fire hose and a source of high pressure fluid. The assembly allows a us... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5326072 | Plug-in safety coupling, in particular for compressed air lines A plug-type safety coupling for pressures lines comprising a plug, a housing comprising a one-piece shaped part, a blocking element sealably mounted and secured within the housing, the blocking element being rotatable between a blocking position and a wor... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5232131 | Fuel-dispensing nozzle for dispensing hydrocarbon fuel A hinged nozzle incorporates a valve for permitting or stopping the flow of a liquid wherein the valve is responsive to the movement of a portion of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a spring which provides a motivating force for rotating the portion of the... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5199115 | Bedpan rinsing apparatus arm assembly seal A diverter mechanism for a bedpan rinsing apparatus includes a diverter valve body and a nozzle pivot mounted within the valve body. A bedpan rinsing arm assembly is positioned within a passage in the nozzle pivot. The improvement is a seal between the no... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5157798 | Transparent emergency eye wash fountain A transparent emergency eye wash fountain is provided having a portable unitary housing including a fold down tray carrying spray nozzle means for discharge of an eye wash fluid onto the eyes. The fluid is discharged by folding down the tray to open a val... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5144984 | Arrangement for filling and tapping an anesthetic container A connector for facilitating transfer of anesthetic between an anesthetic gasifying apparatus and an anesthetic container. The connector includes a first articulated arm member associated with the anesthetic gasifying apparatus and including a pair of fir... | 09/08/1992 |
| 4727906 | Gripless water mixer unit In a grip-less water mixer unit, the quantity of water outflow and the mixing temperature are controlled by pivot-mounting the water outlet about two independent axes in a valve body. The water outlet is coupled to two regulating elements of which, one se... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4662396 | Connector assembly permitting quick attachment and detachment of fluid conduits A connector assembly for fluid conduits comprises a first fitting including a connector to one of the conduits, a second fitting to which the first fitting is attachable and which includes a connector to the other of the conduits, and a swivel member with... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4642820 | Bidet Personal hygiene apparatus is disclosed comprising a base having control apparatus and nozzle apparatus attached thereto. The inventive apparatus fits on the back upper surface of a toilet bowl and under the toilet seat. The control apparatus is used to m... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4589445 | Spout operated valve A valve or liquid dispenser which regulates the flow of liquid by means of the movement of its spout, consisting basically of a body of two main parts, one of which is coupled by means of an integrated tube, which may require an adapter, to the liquid out... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4560144 | Fluid coupling device Fluid coupling devices are disclosed for use in receptacles such as receptacles on surgical aspiration equipment for selectively connecting a fluid conduit in the receptacle with a flow passage formed through a coupling device. The coupling devices in acc... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4346735 | Water faucet and attachment therefor A water-saving faucet, particularly for kitchen sinks and bathroom basins, is provided. The faucet comprises at least one water valve, a sink-sweeping movable spout and a spout valve means coupled to the spout. The open and closed states of the faucet are... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4083383 | Faucet assembly A faucet assembly including a spigot having a passageway therethrough is provided. One end of the spigot is open for exit of fluid and the other end is adapted to be rotatably connected to one end of a stationary fitting. The other end of the fitting is a... | 04/11/1978 |
| 4019536 | Swing spout faucet A faucet including a spout with a longitudinal duct, a housing, a recess in said housing for rotatably receiving the inner end of the spout; the spout being rotatable between at least two positions, a first position and a second position, a transverse duc... | 04/26/1977 |
