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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357792 | Positive push medical valve with internal seal A medical valve having an open mode to permit fluid flow and a closed mode to prevent fluid flow has a body and a valving element within the interior of the body. The body also has a valving element within its interior, and a proximal port and a distal port. The val... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7314061 | Needleless access port valves Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves comprising a stretched body. In one aspect of the present invention, a plug is positioned inside a slip port. When the plug is pushed b... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7237566 | Device and cleaning and/or disinfecting a keg coupler The invention relates to a device which is used for cleaning and/or disinfecting a keg coupler (10) which has a collar-like lower section (14) with segment-like projections (18). The lower section (14) is provided on its periphery with a ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7191790 | Quick connect pressure reducer/cylinder valve for self-contained breathing apparatus A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assem... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182858 | Multiple barrier filter apparatus A filter apparatus is provided which includes a first filter membrane element (40a), and a second bacterial filter membrane element. The first viral filter element (40a) is capable of treating water at a first second flow rate and is adap... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165571 | Dual pneumatic quick-disconnect coupler adapter A dual pneumatic quick-disconnect coupler preferably includes a valve body, a sealing ball and two pipe tap sleeves. The valve body includes a ball cavity that retains the sealing ball. A pipe tap nipple extends from one side of the ball cavity and two threaded hole... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7100890 | Swabbable luer-activated valve A normally closed valve that may be opened upon insertion of a nozzle permits two-way flow when opened by a luer-taper nozzle. The valve also is able to resist large back pressures. The valve includes a substantially rigid housing that defines a passageway having an... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7014169 | Anti-drawback medical valve A medical valve has a translating member that enlarges the volume of the interior of the valve when the valve is in an open mode (permitting fluid flow), and decreases the volume of the interior when the valve is in a closed mode (preventing fluid flow). This varyin... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6978795 | Diverter valve A diverter valve comprises a housing having inlets, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The inlets are connected to hot and cold water supplies, and mixing of the hot and cold water occurs both inside the housing and inside a mixing chamber external to the valve. T... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6969462 | Pipe mounting apparatus for water filter A pipe mounting apparatus for a water filter includes a first half body with a top, a first pipe assembly, a second half body with a top, a second pipe assembly and a mounting bracket. The first pipe assembly is formed on the top of the first half body and has a pum... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955669 | Transfer set in particular for delivering a mixture of liquids for medical purposes A transfer set in particular for delivering a mixture of liquids for medical purposes, from a so-called flexible main bag containing a first liquid and from at least a so-called auxiliary bag containing a second liquid, connectable to the main bag through a pair of ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6722389 | Liquid transfer apparatus and adaptors Liquid transfer apparatus transfers liquid between containers, and includes a liquid storage chamber having an inlet and an outlet; a pump chamber having an inlet and an outlet; a passage connecting the storage chamber outlet to the pump chamber inlet; a suction pum... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6524472 | Monolithically-molded subassemblies for retrofitting existing RO systems to zero waste Monolithically-molded subassemblies (1, 2, 3) are used to retrofit existing reverse osmosis systems into zero waste RO systems. The subassemblies reduce the number of connections necessary such that the retrofitting may be accomplished by unskilled labor.... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6394032 | Device for simulating static load of a connection to a rack for animal cages The present invention relates to a device for simulating static load of a connection to a ventilated rack of animal cages when at least one of the racks are not connected to a central ventilation system. Accordingly, the device assures that the ventilatio... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6264246 | Purge system and purge joint A purge system has a purge gas piping system for substituting inert gas for process gas when a device connected in a process gas piping system is detached therefrom. In the purge system, a purge joint for connecting two pipes in the purge gas piping syste... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6189568 | Series mountable gas valve A gas flow control valve configured to facilitate back-to-back mounting with a second, similarly constructed valve. The gas valve includes a valve body defining an inlet port and an outlet port, the inlet and outlet ports being surrounded by seal forming ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6050287 | Purge system and purge joint A purge system has a purge gas piping system for substituting inert gas for process gas when a device connected in a process gas piping system is detached therefrom. In the purge system, a purge joint for connecting two pipes in the purge gas piping syste... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5944056 | Pipe joint for fluid pressure apparatus A pipe joint is provided wherein quick joints assembly are installable in two ports and in a fluid pressure apparatus such as a solenoid transfer valve as in the prior art, while joints with a female thread are interchangeable with the guide joints so as ... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5913325 | Cover assembly for covering undersink piping utilizing wrappable collars A cover assembly and methods for covering undersink piping includes insulative cover pieces placed over respective pipe sections such that their ends are adjacent at pipe junctures. Collars are slidable over or inside the cover pieces to be moved to cover... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5868439 | Distribution header for potable water and hot water space heating A water manifold is usable in the construction of a fluid-based heat-transfer system for space heating, the supply and distribution of potable water, and other applications. The water manifold is formed from a number of elements in a flexible manner, in t... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5813428 | Combination wall hydrant and backflow preventor A fluid hydrant has an outlet with a threaded outer surface, and a backflow preventor is mounted on the inlet of the hydrant. The backflow preventor has an inlet and outlet end. Male hose threads are formed on the exterior of the outlet end of the backflo... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5707186 | Chuck with an integrated rotary union for fluid flow A chuck-actuating spindle assembly has a hollow shaft extending along and rotatable about an axis, a clamping bar parallel to and rotatable with the shaft and axially displaceable relative to the shaft to clamp and release an object carried on the shaft, ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5668322 | Apparatus for coupling a transmitter to process fluid having a sensor extension selectively positionable at a plurality of angles A transmitter of the type used in the process control industry includes a sensor for sensing a process variable and a transmitter body having a sensor coupling. A sensor extension couples to the sensor coupling and includes a sensor coupling face. A first... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5660720 | Connector system for use with reverse osmosis water purifier A connector system is disclosed for use in connection with a reverse osmosis water purification system. The reverse osmosis water purification system has an inlet line, a drain line, an outlet line, and a storage tank mounted on the outlet line providing ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5546978 | Replacement faucet spayer hose installation kit A replacement faucet sprayer hose installation kit containing a hose segment having predetermined standard male and female fittings permanently attached to the opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of male and female adaptor fittings adapted to selective... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5439026 | Processing apparatus and flow control arrangement therefor There is disclosed a flow control apparatus including a base body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a flow path for causing the inlet to communicate with the outlet, a flow adjustment means for adjusting a flow rate of the fluid in the flow path... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5339863 | Port mounted implement selector A port mounted implement selector that may be directly connected to an existing hydraulic system having outlet ports. A valve unit is used to control the flow of hydraulic fluid between a single inlet and multiple outlets as selected by an operator. The v... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5315728 | Swimming pool cleaner components Adjustable components for swimming pool cleaners or other devices are disclosed. The components, when forming part of a fluid-interruption cleaner, can accommodate a variety of diaphragms (valves) of different lengths. The exterior of the cleaner's inner ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5279319 | Water pressure relief method and system for water heaters A system for alleviating leakage or weepage from a pressure relief valve found on conventional hot water heater tanks due to water pressure build-up in residential water lines caused by the application of intense heat with fast recovery type hot water hea... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5228470 | Self draining hose connection dual check valve back flow preventer In order to prevent contamination of a fluid source and to ensure drainage of a sill cock or the like, a detachable check valve back flow preventer for installation between a fluid inlet line and a fluid outlet line is provided. A housing with means for f... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5129426 | Tube mounted check valve A one-way valve is provided for permitting fluid in one direction through the valve and preventing fluid flow in an opposite direction. The valve includes a plastic valve body having inwardly extending spokes for supporting a central hub member. The hub m... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5123627 | Condensate drain fitting with check valve and stepped diameters to fit different pipe sizes A drain fitting adapted to receive and direct condensate into a drain pipe comprises a cylindrical body with multiple stepped diameters for attaching condensate drain hoses of different sizes, and includes an internal one-way ball check valve to prevent m... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5060689 | Universal check valve assembly A check valve assembly is disclosed which is inserted in a fluid flow conduit leading from a source of fluid flow to a mechanism utilizing the fluid flow. The check valve assembly comprises a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port that communicat... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4945950 | Continuous tapping device A continuous output device for liquid or gaseous fluids comprising a rail having channels each opening to a first surface of the rail through a slit sealed by a sealing strip, the fluid being supplied to the channels of the rail, and a coupling having an ... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4887643 | Pilot actuated spool valve A housing has a cage with supply fluid ports, vent ports and an outlet port. A pilot actuated hollow spool valve element is telescopically movable in the cage and engages poppet seats at opposite ends of the cage. Elongated supply and vent slots directed ... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4821763 | Tamperproof coupling A coupling device for a liquid conduit system has a body defining a liquid flow passage and having an orifice defined by a generally cylindrical surface about an axis, and, disposed within the orifice, an insert. The cylindrical surface of the orifice def... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4776369 | Check valve having snap-on clamping sleeve A snap-on valve sleeve for a check valve designed to be rigidly and sealingly secured within the end of an elastomeric tube. The sleeve includes a plurality of inwardly disposed barb segments positioned in mating alignment with an annular protrusion posit... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4745950 | Connector for peritoneal dialysis A connector (2) for peritoneal dialysis comprises a female connector piece (4) and a male connector piece (6). The male connector piece comprises a central tube section (22) whose diameter tapers at a step (26). Furthermore, the female connector piece (4)... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4726397 | Pressure-actuated fluid-flow coupling between relatively rotating members In the rotary coupling for feeding a gaseous or liquid pressurized medium from a first to a second machine part, which are rotatable with respect to each other, the first machine part contains at least one feed piston formed as a spring supported hollow p... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4726390 | Hose bibb vacuum breaker Disclosed is a vacuum breaker and backflow prevention device for a faucet comprising a body member having a tubular outlet portion integrally joined by a web to a tubular inlet portion of larger diameter than the outlet portion, the web having a plurality... | 02/23/1988 |
