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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8020575 | Water line tapping method A method for tapping a water line, the water line being buried below a subterranean frost line, the water line traversing a water meter box's lower end, and having first and second sections within the water meter box respectively extending upwardly to and extending ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7856998 | Portable fluid containment assembly A portable fluid containment assembly capable of holding and transporting oils, water, engine antifreeze, and the like and/or used fluids of the same types. The assembly includes multiple fluid tanks that are mounted in a tubular structure integrated into a platform... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7328593 | Refrigerant valve arrangement A refrigerant valve arrangement is described, having a housing which has a first functional space, in which there is arranged at least one functional element, which co-operates with a first annular contact surface formed in an internal boundary wall. It is desirable... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7174993 | Safety railing A vertically adjustable safety railing system for obtaining safety railing access to the tops of mobile equipment of various heights such as tank trucks. The safety railing apparatus generally includes a plurality of posts, a railing, and activating means in communi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7024972 | Tool for removing and tightening screw-on drains Disclosed is a tool for both removing and tightening screw-on drains that is simple and easy to use, has a simple design and is easy to manufacture. The tool is capable of engaging an inner surface of a drain flange in a manner that is sufficient to transfer enough ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6957761 | Inertia or friction welding of conical components into elliptically-shaped holes in a pipe or tube A method of joining tubular structures using friction welding is disclosed. The invention provides a method of joining a first tubular structure having a conical contact surface to a second tubular member with an elliptical contact orifice by placing the conical sur... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6837262 | Non tank pressurizing fast fill receiver and system for vehicles A refueling system for vehicles including a dual valve receiver connected in fluid communication with the fuel tank, and a jet sensor inside of the fuel tank and in fluid communication with the receiver. The refueling system further includes a relief valve vent in f... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6739349 | Bulk milk tank with adjustable ladder A bulk milk tank having a ladder that provides access to a raised platform in a lowered position and moves to a raised position to provide ample operating room around the tank outlet valve. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6338357 | Fluid catch device adapted to prevent spills when used during removal of a drain plug located in an area of limited access A fluid catch device is adapted to prevent spills when used during removal of a drain plug located in an area of limited access. The fluid catch device is particularly well-suited for use on motorcycles or other vehicles wherein access to an engine fluid ... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6227223 | Valve and actuator in combination The present invention provides an interchangeable modular valve-actuator combination whereby the valve stem on the valve and the actuators are configured to be interchangeably engageable. The components of the valve-actuator are sized accordingly so that ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5915402 | Refrigeration isolation valve apparatus and method of use A refrigeration isolation valve including an integral pair of ball valves closed coupled by a custom union for disconnecting and replacing charged refrigeration components. The annular bore through the valve bodies and coupling are consistent with the bal... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5908044 | Quadra-seal method and apparatus for operations upon fluid pressure containment bodies An apparatus for injecting sealant into the packing chamber of a valve requiring no venting of pressure within the valve. The apparatus which includes an interior valve is attached to the valve body by drilling and tapping a connection or by friction weld... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5810039 | Module for extracting fluid from a hollow vessel A module to be arranged within a hollow vessel for extracting fluid from the hollow vessel is provided, the module comprising a pumping device, at least one filtering device and at least one extension arm which has means enabling connection with the outsi... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5752540 | Drain sock A device for removing sprinkler heads from the type of overhead sprinkler systems commonly found in commercial buildings. During use the device is clamped around the sprinkler pipe attached to a sprinkler head, and provides a means for containing the flow... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5725009 | Fitting removal fluid discharge bag A device for containing and redirecting fluid which is released when a fitting is removed from an end of a pipe is attached to a pipe after the connection between the pipe and the fitting has been loosened. The device comprises a bag which has an opening ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5598867 | Method and apparatus for draining plumbing lines A vacuum generating device, such as a wet/dry vacuum, is attached to a faucet by an attachment member. The attachment member includes a faucet connector, for connecting to the faucet, and a vacuum connector, for connecting to the vacuum generating device.... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5531240 | Method and apparatus for spill free liquid transfer A liquid transfer method and apparatus has primary and secondary transfer lines, wherein the primary line carries fluid being moved from a supply container through a transfer assembly to a receiving container, and the secondary line carries pressurized in... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5511573 | Contaminated valve containment device A contaminated valve containment device is provided which includes a leak-proof housing that is attachable to a leaking pipe member to prevent migration of contaminants to the environment. Disposed inside the housing is a catch pan for collecting contamin... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5505223 | Arrangement and a method for dispensing powder directly from a retail container The invention provides an apparatus for enabling stock washing liquor to be prepared from washing-agent powder taken directly from the powder container containing it, without producing any dust, and to store the liquor thus prepared for supply to at least... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5482073 | Method of changing out gas meters A method of providing a continuous supply of gas to the gas utilities of a residential or commercial building while the gas meter is disconnected from the gas service lines. The method employs a bypass valve comprising a tubular fitting to be connected in... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5479955 | Method and apparatus for aseptically filling containers An aseptic valve assembly (10) is provided for filling and discharging containers. A valve fitting (11) is fixably attached in a bottom wall (19) of a container (20). A plug (12) may be secured within the container fitting (11). A sterilization/fill unit ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5417236 | Automated process gas supply system for evacuating a process line A process gas supply system at the gas supply point includes an automated means for evacuating gas in a process line fed by the process gas supply system when an abnormal event occurs. The process gas supply system of this invention eliminates the need fo... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5402813 | In-line chlorinator for condensation line An in-line algicide dispenser for disposal upstream of a condensation line or cold-water drain line which provides an outlet for condensate from an air-conditioning unit, an ice-maker, or other device utilizing a condensation or drain line. A water-leacha... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5383486 | Method of operating a warewasher drain valve The invention relates to a method for operating a warewasher drain valve having a valve cover and a drain. The method comprises the step of rapidly reciprocating the valve cover from a first position closing the drain to a second position in which the dra... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5379793 | Ventless transfer valve and method for using same This invention describes a ventless transfer valve and the method of use to transfer of liquid chlorine from a supply cylinder mounted in a wheeled vehicle or at a yard location to smaller easily transportable cylinders without the discharge of a signific... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5098580 | Method and system for receiving and handling polluted liquids, especially stratified oil products in petrol and oil tanks A method and system for handling polluted liquids with a mobile sewage vehicle, especially stratified oil products in a petrol or oil tank wherein the contents of the tank normally separates into horizontal layers of useless polluted liquid and fully usea... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5090442 | Field repairable apparatus for use in filling containers to a predetermined level An apparatus is disclosed for filling a container to a predetermined level with liquid provided from an external liquid supply means. The apparatus includes a main valve and a main valve seat for controlling the supply of liquid to the container. A lower ... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5052428 | Valve repair device The present invention provides a repair device for a cracked valve. The present invention is a valve with at least one crack on the packing nut or threaded portion thereof wherein the valve has a repair device for the crack installed thereon. The repair d... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4976278 | Method and apparatus for introducing and positioning a tank contents removal means A method and apparatus for introducing and positioning a removal means, such as a pump, through a manway to the interior of a tank which contains a flowable material, such as black oil residues, which is to be removed by the removal means in a manner whic... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4926894 | Apparatus and method for draining a viscous material from a vessel The invention is an apparatus and method for draining a viscous material, such as a molten polymer, from a vessel that contains the material. A ram-type valve is mounted on the outside of the vessel in line with a drain opening in the vessel. The valve is... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4282894 | Pressure-operated portable siphon apparatus for removing concentrations of liquid from a gas pipeline An apparatus for removing concentrations of liquid from a natural gas pipeline comprising a tap valve mounted on the pipeline at the upper portion thereof so as to be in communication with the interior of the pipeline. A siphon apparatus is removably moun... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4214599 | Device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container A device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container through an internally threaded tapping or filling hole in the container provided with an externally threaded generally cup-shaped plug having an outwardly open ca... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4195653 | Method and apparatus for recovering products of low pumpability This method and apparatus comprises displacing the product to be removed from a tank by forming and permanently maintaining at the upper part of the tank, above the product, an aqueous phase filling progressively the tank as the product is removed through... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4190070 | Method and apparatus for controlling flow of liquid in gravity flow conduits Method and apparatus for automatically controlled conducting of liquid downward through a gravity-flow subatmospheric-pressure shaft over a wide range of flow rates by use of a movable float-operated inlet valve with variable upward force being applied to... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4058363 | Method and apparatus for sterile handling of fluids Method and apparatus for sterile handling of fluids is provided, in particular blood, in which a manifold assembly having a plurality of ports or openings is connected to a fluid to be handled in sterile condition and to a sterilizing solution. The steril... | 11/15/1977 |
| 3974846 | Apparatus and method for gaining access to the contents of pressurized vessels and systems An apparatus and method for gaining access to the contents of pressurized vessels and systems and for discharging the contents safely under controlled conditions. The apparatus, comprised essentially of a ball valve and pressure tube assembly having a coa... | 08/17/1976 |
