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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407113 | Products and process that act as a safety valve to prevent scalding A thermostatic valve incorporated within a plumbing system for regulating the flow of fluid. The thermostatic valve includes two valve assemblies operatively cooperating to preclude the flow of scalding water. The first valve assembly and second valve assembly respo... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7377286 | Drain valve A drain valve having a temperature responsive member that holds the drain valve in a water conserving mode when water is above freezing yet allows the drain valve to drain when the water is near freezing to prevent freeze damage to the irrigation system. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367291 | Locomotive apparatus In a railroad locomotive for operation in low ambient temperature conditions with the locomotive having an engine which includes a cooling system using a coolant liquid, a coolant liquid containment system is provided and includes a containment tank, an inlet port i... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7329162 | Cooling system for a marine propulsion device A cooling system for a marine vessel is configured to allow all cooling water to flow out of the cooling circuit naturally and under the influence of gravity when the marine vessel is removed from the body of water. All conduits of the cooling circuit are sloped dow... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311266 | Freeze-proof water valve for supplying secondary water to snow making apparatus A freeze-proof water valve (10) for supplying secondary water under pressure in freezing ambient conditions to a snow making apparatus (11) having primary water spray nozzles (12) and secondary water spray nozzles (13,14). The valve housi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7246941 | Sensing media temperature in an HVAC valve An apparatus and method are provided for determining the temperature of an operating fluid media in an HVAC system. An integral temperature sensor, mounted within an actuator of an actuator-driven HVAC valve, senses the temperature of a valve body of the HVAC valve.... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7178543 | Rapid hot water apparatus and method An apparatus is shown for attachment to a plumbing system for the rapid on-demand delivery of hot water through the plumbing system to an ultimate point of use. The apparatus includes a diverter valve located in a hot water supply line upstream of the point of use. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176413 | Method and system for controlling one or more shape mercury actuators A method and a system for controlling a plurality of shape-memory actuators, for instance installed on board a motor vehicle, control the electric supply current of each shape-memory elements as a function of one or more parameters referring to environmental conditi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165442 | Method of detecting a water leak in a locomotive Disclosed herein are methods for detecting a water leak in a locomotive engine cooling system comprising numerous components, each being a potential source of leakage of water. The method typically comprises performing at least one inspection providing an indication... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150299 | Assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing fluids and for dispensing gas from a fluid control and gas delivery assembly having an integrated fluid flow restrictor A fluid control and gas delivery assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing hazardous fluids and for dispensing gas comprising a container, a fluid fill path, a gas dispensing path, a first shut-off valve, a pressure reducer, a fluid flow restrictor, ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7104461 | Pipe temperature control valve A control valve for preventing freezing in a pipe. A ball valve selectively biased against a valve seat is controlled by a bimetallic snap disk. The control valve is connected to one or more water pipes. When the temperature in the pipe or in the control valve is be... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7013916 | Sub-atmospheric gas delivery method and apparatus An apparatus for containing and delivering hazardous gases at sub-atmospheric pressure from a pressurized container is provided which includes a valve body in sealed communication with an outlet orifice of the pressurized container. The outlet orifice of the pressur... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6978626 | Refrigerator and control method thereof A refrigerator for supplying a proper amount of water and a control method thereof. The refrigerator is optimally operated in ice-making and ice-separating modes based on the amount of water supplied for making ice cubes, and a control method thereof. The method inc... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6959904 | Solenoid valve device of the bistable type, particularly for controlling the supply of water to a washing machine The device comprises: a solenoid valve of the bistable type controlled by means of an operating winding; a control circuit coupled for operation to a power supply source and capable of supplying to the operating winding of the solenoid valve a first and a second cur... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6918402 | Flow control apparatus The present invention provides a flow control apparatus and method. In accordance with the present invention, the flow control apparatus comprises a thermostat that automatically actuates valve to enable water to flow through the valve when the temperature of the ai... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6892747 | Temperature actuated valve A temperature and pressure sensitive valve is disclosed herein. The valve has a valve piston for regulating flow through the valve, a valve piston guide for directing movement of the piston, the piston guide having one or more passages there through, a thermal eleme... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6883534 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a normally horizontal fluid inlet tube with an interior end and exterior end. A hollow valve fitting is rigidly secured to the interior end of the inlet tube for a connection to a source of pressurized fluid. A valve seat is located on ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6857442 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a normally horizontal fluid inlet tube with an interior end and exterior end. A hollow valve fitting is rigidly secured to the interior end of the inlet tube for a connection to a source of pressurized fluid. A movable ball is located w... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6830063 | Freezeless protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant is provided that has an elongated inlet pipe comprised of a hollow tube. The tube is connected to a valve and fitting assembly on its inner end for connection to a source of water under pressure. On the outer end, the tube is connected to a... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6805150 | Supply device for snow gun The invention concerns a device consisting of at least a valve comprising a body (1) with a through channel (5), provided with several orifices and in particular orifices (4) serving both as intake and/or through passage, which orifices (4 | 10/19/2004 |
| 6805154 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a fluid inlet end connected to a source of pressurized water, and a fluid outlet end. A check valve is placed in the bore of the valve body and is spring loaded to open only when extreme water pressure within the inlet valve lifts a spr... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6782908 | Automotive washer system utilizing a freezable washer liquid and a freeze-resistant washer liquid A washer system which includes a first reservoir containing a freezable washer liquid and having a drain port therein. The drain port is in fluid communication with the freezable washer liquid when the first reservoir is in at least a full state. The washer system a... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6722386 | Flow control apparatus and method The present invention provides a flow control apparatus and method. In accordance with the present invention, the flow control apparatus comprises a thermostat that automatically actuates valve to enable water to flow through the valve when the temperature of the ai... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6626202 | Flow control apparatus and method The present invention provides a flow control apparatus and method. In accordance with the present invention, the flow control apparatus comprises a thermostat that automatically actuates valve to enable water to flow through the valve when the temperatur... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6532986 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a fluid inlet end connected to a source of pressurized water, and a fluid outlet end. A check valve is placed in the bore of the valve body and is spring loaded to open only when extreme water pressure within the inlet valve ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6530391 | Temperature activated valve A temperature and pressure sensitive valve is disclosed herein. The valve has a valve piston for regulating flow through the valve, a valve piston guide for directing movement of the piston, the piston guide having one or more passages there through, a th... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6439260 | Easy to use residential water supply system for preventing winter flood damage Electrical control circuitry is provided for normally maintaining an electrically controlled water supply valve in an open condition and an electrically controlled water drain valve in a closed condition when a home is occupied and for arming the system b... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6427712 | Ambient temperature shape memory alloy actuator A novel shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator which responds to changes in ambient temperature. The actuator is capable of operating bidirectionally over a smaller temperature range than conventional SMA actuators by taking advantage of the R-phase characteri... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6374848 | Automatic mechanism for cut-off and drainage of under low-freezing ambient temperature conditions An automatic mechanism is provided for cutting-off water flow to a plumbing system of a house, an apartment, a business or the like, while at the same time draining water/plumbing systems when subjected to low/freezing ambient temperatures. The mechanism ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6374849 | Test cock apparatus with freeze protection capability A test cock apparatus with freeze protection capability for controlling fluid pressure and flow in a backflow preventer valve, including a valve housing having interior walls defining a chamber therein and including an inlet port and a discharge port comm... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6363960 | Frost protection device This invention relates to a frost protection device for preventing sections of water pipes which are in danger of being affected by frost from freezing up. Said frost protection device consists essentially of a pressure control valve with a piston-type va... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6196246 | Freeze-resistant plumbing system in combination with a backflow preventer A plumbing system which, when ambient outdoor temperatures drop below freezing, circulates water to prevent it from freezing, utilizing a check valve to prevent water from flowing back into the water main and further utilizing a relief valve which can ope... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6145531 | Temperature sensitive valve device A temperature sensitive valve includes a body having an interior area, a top end having an inlet and a lower end having an outlet. The top end is design and configured to be removably secured to an exterior faucet located for allowing water to flow when t... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6125873 | Temperature sensing flow control device A device for preventing water line freeze damage. The device incorporates air temperature sensing means to control a trickle flow in a water system, so that a trickle flow is initiated whenever the ambient air temperature drops below a predetermined point... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6121588 | Thermal actuation device An actuation device comprising: at least two thermal actuators (5A,5B) electrically supplied, each thermal actuator (5A,5B) comprising relevant thrust means (4A,6A,4B,6B) being movable to perform a predetermined stroke; at least a working means (12) moved by m... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6050230 | Locomotive engine cooling system drain valve with low voltage sensor A locomotive cooling system including a conduit adapted to conduct therethrough a flow of coolant; a power source providing a nominal voltage; and a valve assembly including a valve body defining a drain passage communicable with the conduit, a plunger mo... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6029686 | Thermally responsive valve A freeze protection plug has latching balls engageable bayonet-fashion with grooves in a fitting. The balls are normally held in engagement with the grooves by a cam, but move inward to release the plug from the fitting when the cam is moved by a thermal ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6021798 | Apparatus for preventing freezing of interior water pipes An apparatus for preventing freezing of interior water pipes. A thermal switch is attached to a hot and/or cold water supply pipe in a remote location that is prone to freezing in cold weather. The thermal switch electrically communicates with a power sou... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6003538 | Drain valve A drain valve providing a drain sleeve having a first end, a second end and a flow-chamber therebetween. The first end includes a first diameter being smaller than a second diameter of the second end. The first diameter and the second diameter cooperate t... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5785073 | Pipe burst protection pressure relief apparatus for sliding plate plumbing fixtures According to the present invention, water regulation assemblies disposed in the water supply path of conventional fixtures are modified to include a pressure relief assembly which permits release of water under elevated pressures. A normal shut-off seal i... | 07/28/1998 |
