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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7828269 | Disposable valve unit for regulating a flow of urine A valve unit for regulating a flow and a disposable urine bag are provided. The valve unit includes an inlet portion and an outlet portion separated from each other by a slide valve. The slide valve includes a female part in direct communication with the inlet porti... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7377455 | Portable sprayer A portable sprayer comprising a generally cylindrically shaped tube and an air volume chamber, a piston rod inserted in the cylinder, a container for holding a material, a spray nozzle, and a delivery tube inserted in the container and extended to the spray nozzle i... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7341097 | Coolant sensor and bleed valve A coolant sensor doubles as a bleed valve for purging trapped air from a cooling system. The sensor slides into a port placing a sensor element in contact with the coolant. The sensor includes a pair of encircling o-rings for sealing the system from atmosphere in on... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7325442 | Leak testing device with a permanent coupling A leak testing device to be positioned adjacent one or more conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therein and including first and second end portions for cooperating with an end portion of a conduit. The body includes an opening between t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314211 | Connector for a compressed-gas cannister and a fastening appliance A connection arrangement for transferring gas from a compressed gas cartridge, has a valve element configured to control the release of gas from the cartridge; a male outlet which is integral with the valve element; a male inlet of a gas receiver for a tool that run... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7270147 | Adjustable variable flow fertilizer valve A valve assembly comprising a body member forming a channel having first and second ends, forming a seat surface within and at the first end of the channel about an orifice that faces in the direction of the second end, the channel forming a first coupler at the sec... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7201362 | High temperature resistant seal structure, valve comprising the same and aerospace craft side thruster A thruster valve for controlling a flow of high temperature fluid, comprising a valve casing, a graphite liner, a drive rod, and at least one relief hole. The graphite liner is disposed in a through hole within the valve casing. The drive rod being slidably received... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7179373 | Removing foreign matter from aquarium water Apparatus and method for removing foreign matter from water at selected levels in an aquarium utilize a valving mechanism placed between a skimmer adjacent the upper surface of the water and a lower inlet adjacent the lower bottom of the aquarium, the valving mechan... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174926 | Vapor recovery system with improved ORVR compatibility and performance A fueling and associated vapor recovery system maintains the same, or lower, vacuum level in the vapor hose during ORVR vehicle refueling as that seen during a non-ORVR refueling. A valve assembly is made as either a part of the end of the vapor recovery hose assemb... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7117890 | Shuttling vehicle leveling valve A valve for supplying pressured air to vehicle air bags, includes a shuttle (20) with a valving member (80) having a precision polished seal surface (86) that presses against a precision polished sealed-against housing lower surface (50) ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7090194 | Self-priming drain valve Provided is a self-priming drain valve suitable for draining liquid from a tank wherein sediment and other solid matter has accumulated. The valve includes a reverse thread, stem-down to close operation, which allows the valve stem, and attached plug, to disturb the... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7062985 | Linear guide unit In a linear guide unit that has an elongated guide housing which limits a guide hollow space with a longitudinal opening, a wagon arrangement which is displaceably guided in the guide hollow space on guide rails, a connection part for connecting the wagon arrangemen... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7017886 | Sliding gate valve A sliding gate valve, a sealing gasket for the valve, and a method of assembling the valve that may be used to govern the flow of a fluid such as a liquid or a gas. The sealing gasket may be characterized as having a circular portion, two connector portions, and a s... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997041 | Dual slide gate valve and method for using same A method and device for pressure testing a pipe line is provided wherein a fitting is inserted into the pipeline by inserting male ends of the pipeline into female ends of the fitting to define a flow path through the fitting extending along a longitudinal axis. The... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6969248 | Injection valve, especially for a mould for an optical lens An injection valve includes an injection channel (17) that opens outwards via an outlet (18) and has a specific inlet for the arrival of the molding material (19A) remote from the outlet (18), in addition to a slider unit (20) that... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6962322 | Waste water valve system A drain pipe dispenses waste water from the vehicle. The drain pipe has a circumferential slot and a gate collar around the drain pipe over the slot. A gate valve is coupled to the gate collar. A gate reciprocable between a closed and open position is provided. A dr... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6942195 | Valve for a water faucet A valve for a water faucet includes a barrel, a valve core received in the barrel, and a bottom cap mounted in the barrel and under the valve core. The valve core has a disk with multiple first ribs formed at an inner wall of a hole thereof. Each of the first ribs h... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6916004 | Electromagnetic valve An electromagnetic valve for opening and closing a fluid flow passage by operating a plunger under a magnetic force of a solenoid. The valve comprises a valve head provided at one of opposite ends of the plunger, and a fixed valve seat including an orifice providing... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6886808 | Axially actuated drain valve for pools and spas An axially actuated drain valve for pools and spas mountable in a wall thereof. It includes a tubular body and a coaxial plunger. The body opens into the spa or pool at an inner end. The plunger has a passage opening near the outer end of its passage. A cylindrical ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6742761 | Miniature latching valve An SMA actuated miniature latching valve for on and off control of fluid flow. A valve closure includes a poppet for opening and closing the fluid flow path. The poppet is operated responsive to an actuator mechanism which has SMA wires arranged to be actuated by el... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6733472 | Sealant applicator tip and application method Multipurpose fluid applicators and applicator tips, particularly suitable for surgical purposes, are disclosed. The applicators and applicator tips are specifically designed for dispensing various combinations of sterile pressurized gas, suction, irrigation and seal... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6672139 | Leak testing device and a coupling therefor A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical sealing gasket which defines a recess therein. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends from the gasket.... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6655660 | Sliding valve for a shower head A valve assembly includes a slider controlling the water flow through the valve assembly and having a variably sized outer dimension. The slider has opposite ends, one of which receives a removable stop, whereas the other end is enlarged to form a flange ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6499510 | Removable valve assembly A valve assembly for use with a high pressure fluid gun includes a valve seat connected to a valve sleeve by a spring. The valve seat and the valve sleeve are crimped around opposing ends of the spring. A valve pin is secured to the valve sleeve, the spri... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6491282 | Poppet release for poppet valve of a fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle includes an inlet for the fuel being pumped, a spout for dispensing of the fuel, a poppet valve between the inlet and outlet, and a handle which is operable to move the poppet valve between an opened position in which fuel can flo... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6446845 | Dispensing device for a liquid container The invention relates to a dispensing device for a liquid container, notably for a container made of a flexible material housed in a substantially dimensionally stable outer container which encloses same and is penetrated by the dispensing device. Said di... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6431521 | Silicon carbide valve disc for nuclear reactors The present invention is a directed to a main steam relief valve for use in a nuclear power plant. The valve disc includes a cylindrical first end of uniform external and internal circumference, a conical opposite end, an external surface, and an internal... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6422064 | Leak testing device A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends r... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6361020 | Valve for use with high purity gas A valve for use with an ultra high purity gas comprising a valve body defining a valve chamber having a valve outlet through which gas is discharged and containing a reciprocable sealing member, characterized in that the valve chamber is in fluid communic... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6328112 | Valves for use in wells A valve assembly includes a seat having at least an opening and a first surface. A cover has a contact surface that is slideably and sealingly engaged to the first surface of the seat to form a seal when the contact surface completely covers the at least ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6305665 | Bellows for sealing a valve rod passage in a globe valve The invention relates to a bellows to seal a valve rod passage in a lifting valve, specifically formed as an expansion bellows or corrugated tube, which ensures a reliable, hygienically proper and durable static sealing of the connecting flange of a closi... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6234007 | Leak testing device A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends r... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6227236 | Widely variable conductance valve Flow of processing gas is controlled by one valve from the atmospheric pressure to a substantial vacuum pressure. A valve body is disposed in a valve chamber having an inlet to be connected with a reaction chamber and an outlet to be connected with an eva... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5944054 | Valve for breathing systems A manually operable control valve for a breathing apparatus to allow a user to alternate from a primary breathing gas supply to a secondary breathing gas supply. The manually operable control valve includes an elongated valve body and a linearly reciproca... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5927688 | Control valve for an air pressure bar A control valve for an air pressure bar includes a valve cap having an annular groove in a outer surface, a valve body having an annular ridge and an aperture in an annular wall, a valve base and a pin rod. The aperture producing elasticity to let the val... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5824219 | Water spout seat of water filtration device A water spout seat of the water filtration device is composed of a water discharge tube, a main body, a stop valve, and a trigger member, The main body is provided with a through hole, a water inlet, a chamber, a stop edge located between the through hole... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5749969 | Fluid dispensing system A nozzle actuating and adjustment system for applying sealant to a can lid member comprising a nozzle which has a sealant dispensing opening, a needle valve, a needle valve seat surface and a sealant flow passage for enabling flow of sealant material onto... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5704397 | Water flow control device A water flow control device including a control valve mounted in a casing and controlled by a control rod through an actuating rod to close/open the water discharging port, the control valve including a valve flap having a center hole and a plurality of a... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5671902 | Axially moveable plate valve A valve for permitting or precluding fluid communication between a fluid reservoir and a pipe. The inventive device includes a valve seat securable to a flange of the pipe. A support plate is adjustably positioned above the valve seat and mounts a fluid a... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5651531 | Water flow control device A water flow control device which includes a cup-like mounting base fastened to the water discharging pipe of a water supply system, a casing fastened to the cup-like mounting base, a valve stem mounted inside the cup-like mounting base and the casing and... | 07/29/1997 |
