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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091574 | Bursting disc assembly The bursting disc assembly has a primary bursting disc (10) and a secondary bursting disc (20) immediately behind and supporting the primary bursting disc. Each of the said discs (10,20) is made of metal and is gas impermeable, and the bursting ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8056574 | Adjustable valve assembly A valve assembly is disclosed for mounting through a wall having a first face and a second face defining a thickness there between. The valve assembly includes a valve body housing having an axially-extending inner bore. A valve body is telescopically received in th... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8015990 | Needleless access port valves Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves having a pliant valve piston and/or plug that exudes silicone oil when stressed or squeezed while providing antimicrobial agents within... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7987867 | Burst disc arrangement and a method for replacing a burst disc in a burst disc arrangement A burst disc arrangement for a cryostat comprising a replaceable burst disc (52) held in compression between a high-pressure flange formed at an end of a high-pressure conduit (12), and a low-pressure flange (60) formed at an end of a low-pressu... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7987868 | Decoupled housing seat An exhaust gas valve assembly includes a housing defining a cavity therein and having an intake port and an exhaust port. A valve seat has a first axial end secured to the housing and a second axial end that is disposed within but decoupled a distance from the housi... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7946308 | Methods of packaging valve chips and related valve assemblies A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the o... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7896021 | Quick change check valve system A system for quickly removing and installing check valve parts without disturbing system piping attached to a pump. The system includes a first adapter attached to the outlet of the pump head. The first adapter includes a valve seat and a housing with a side wall ha... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7802584 | Fuel injector for internal combustion engine and corresponding method of manufacture A fuel injector comprising a hollow body for housing a metering valve with a calibrated pipe for outlet of the fuel from a control chamber. The calibrated pipe is normally kept closed by a shutter controlled by an electromagnet comprising a magnetic core and an elec... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7793677 | Waterway connection A coupler for a faucet is disclosed which couples a first waterway component and a second waterway component, the coupler being an overmold component. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7779854 | Valve member to armature coupling system and fuel injector using same A relatively inexpensive robust attachment strategy that insures good perpendicularity between a valve member and an armature utilizes an intervening nut between the armature and valve member. A valve member is received in a guide bore of a valve body. A nut is thre... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7766027 | Vented steamer port cap assembly The present invention relates generally to methods and devices for providing a fire hydrant with a vented steamer port cap assembly to allow air and water to pass through an upper area of a fire hydrant. Various embodiments include hydrants with a vented steamer por... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7730902 | Containment rail system Disclosed is a modular spill containment rail system for containing a hazardous spilled substance from at least one battery. The system has a plurality of containment rails that are connectable to one another to define a perimeter around the battery. Each rail has a... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7686027 | Multi-port free flow valve and element A multi-port valve arrangement and removable valve element for use in sanitary environments that comprises at least three ports formed by the joining of at least two valve casing bodies at angles necessary to accommodate multiple connecting fluid streams. A seamless... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7631655 | Disassembly method from a water mixing valve of a handle thereof Exposing through a wall opening of a psychiatric facility stall shower as a plumbing fixture, a water outlet to which is splined an anti-suicide conical handle, wherein the mere unsplining of the handle make accessible for repair the plumbing fixture water outlet. | 12/15/2009 |
| 7624749 | Flow regulator for medical liquids and method for its fabrication A flow regulator for medical liquids comprising a first body and a second body coupled to one another in a rotatable way and a gasket set between them and overmolded on the second body. Provided thereon is at least one graduated scale formed by impressions and/or, r... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7607448 | Method for modifying a plastic body valve for use in a waste water system A method is provided for retrofitting a conventional plastic valve to allow the valve to be utilized in a waste water system. The method includes strengthening the valve or valve housing using various methods. ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7607449 | Mixer tap A mixer tap assembly is shown which has a mixing chamber for mixing fluids from two inputs, and a mix controller to control the ratio of fluid flow into the mixing chamber from the inputs. The mix controller includes a mix actuator which operates a mix control appar... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7584764 | Coaxial quick disconnect coupling A method of fluidly connecting coaxially aligned first and second couplings (50, 130), wherein the both couplings (50, 130) have an inner high pressure passage (26) and a coaxial outer lower pressure passage (53). Initially the first coup... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7568493 | Thermal relief vent and method of manufacturing the same An improved thermal relief vent for a fuel tank, and a method of manufacturing the same, includes a thermal relief ring that is used to create a mechanical seal within the vent. The thermal relief ring, at room temperature, is crimped in place by use of the vent cap... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562669 | Check valve stop assembly and method of retention A check valve stop assembly and method of retaining the check valve stop assembly in a check valve flow body without external fixation means, wherein the check valve stop assembly includes a threaded check valve stop insert and a check valve stop housing including a... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7549436 | System and method for converting manually operated flush valves Disclosed is a method and system for converting or retrofitting manually-operated flush valves. A conversion system for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve includes a power module, a control module, and a driver module mechanically coupled to a man... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7533683 | Cartridge underbody attachment The present invention is a cartridge underbody attachment for a single control faucet. The attachment generally comprises a cartridge seat, valve tubes, and tube fittings. The cartridge seat is supported within the spout body of a faucet. The spout body comprises a ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7490621 | Method for producing a tapping valve formed as a plastic injection-molded part for plastic or metal shipping and storage tanks for liquids A method for producing a tapping valve formed as a plastic injection-molded part for plastic or metal shipping and storage tanks for liquids, wherein, in a first process step, the screw cap for screwing the valve onto the outlet connection of a liquid tank is produc... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7472716 | Valve packing removal device A valve having a valve packing removal device attached thereto is disclosed. The valve may include a valve plug reciprocally disposed within the valve housing and connected to a sliding stem. The packing may be provided about the valve stem to ensure or minimize lea... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7458386 | Manual gas valve with natural/LP gas conversion capability The invention relates to a manual gas valve for use with either LP gas or natural gas operation with the purpose of solving the technical dilemma that the existing gas valve cannot be converted conveniently for use with different gases having different heating value... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7434593 | Double check valve assembly A double check valve that generally includes a modular fluid casing having a main housing, a one-piece modular cage, and at least one in-line check valve removably housed in the modular cage. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7406980 | Waterway connection A coupler for a faucet is disclosed which couples a first waterway component and a second waterway component, the coupler being an overmold component. ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7395831 | Faucet sealing A faucet improvement including a seat defining a bore, and a valve stem movable toward and away from the seat, comprising a shoulder screw threadably attachable to the stem, and having a head located in the bore, a shank, and a non-metallic O-ring extending about th... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7361315 | Micro-reactor for biological substance inspection and biological substance inspection device The object of the present invention is to provide a micro-reactor, equipped with a high-precision liquid feed system of simple structure, capable of high-precision analysis of at least one item. The present invention provides a micro-reactor for biological substance... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356938 | Bore gauge apparatus for use in reconditioning articulated connector An apparatus for measuring a reconditioned portion of an articulated connector engaged in a reconditioning fixture while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The gauge is a generally cylindrical arc with an inner side and outer side. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347218 | Roof cap removal tool The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing a test plug from a vent when positioned at a remote location with respect to the vent. The apparatus includes a cover having a handle section and base, the cover being visible from a remote location ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335083 | Sheet type balloon A sheet type balloon has a blank, colorable area partly formed on an outer surface of a body, so the balloon is available for coloring or studying materials as well as typical playing materials. The balloon further has a valve assembly having bi-directional function... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334627 | Enhanced heat transfer device with electrodes An enhanced heat transfer device with electrodes is provided, which is applied to a heat exchanger with a plurality of fluid channels and includes a plurality of electrodes mounted in the fluid channels of the heat exchanger; a plurality of sensor units mounted in t... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325568 | Sprinkler valve manifold A one-piece manifold for use in a sprinkler valve assembly includes an intake pipe having a water inlet and a plurality of ports adapted for fluid connection to inlets of a plurality of respective sprinkler valve assemblies. An outlet is attached to the intake, such... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7310942 | Exhaust passage control valve Exhaust passage control valve 10 may comprise housing 30, valve member 20, and helical torsion spring 40. Housing 30 has an exhaust passage. Exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine flows through the exhaust passage of the ho... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311118 | Floating ball check valve In an improved floating ball check valve including a body having an outlet port, a cap, having an inlet port, joined with the body, a ball guide slidably received within the body and having a ball pocket for receiving a sealing ball, a biasing spring for biasing the... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308902 | Subsea valve assembly with replaceable fixed orifice insert The present invention is directed to an subsea valve assembly having a fixed orifice insert that can be removed and replaced using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The valve assembly includes a removable orifice insert holder and a threaded receptacle housing into... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302962 | Vehicle pressure relief valve having peripherally secured flaps and method of manufacturing the same A pressure relief valve (12) for relieving air pressure from a passenger compartment (14) of a vehicle (10) includes a base (18) having a peripheral portion (30). A central opening (42) extends through the peripheral portion... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299818 | Integrated microvalve and method for manufacturing a microvalve An integrated microvalve has a substrate, a first function layer applied to the substrate, and a second function layer applied to the first function layer, the first function layer being designed as a diaphragm in at least one valve area, the second function layer b... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299815 | Micropump check valve device and method of manufacturing the same A micropump check valve device which can be designed thin with good assemblability and applied with urging force. The micropump check valve device includes an upstream side member having a small-bore hole for passing therethrough a fluid, a downstream side member ha... | 11/27/2007 |
