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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7243673 | Gas injection device The subject invention is related to a gas injection device with back-flow leaking liquid discharge, comprising a chamber, a gas inlet conduit, a gas outlet conduit, and a liquid discharging conduit, wherein the gas outlet conduit and the liquid discharging conduit a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 6035882 | Monitoring condensate traps A condensate trap assembly includes a monitoring device 4 which is closely coupled to, or integral with, a condensate trap 2. The monitoring device 4 includes a flow restriction 56 and a condensate receiving chamber 48 which accommodates a sensor 66. The ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5947145 | Combination steam trap and flow valve assembly A combination steam trap and flow valve assembly including a compact housing having a steam trap chamber, valve chambers, a cover, and a body. The steam trap and valve chambers are integrally formed within the body to create a compact integral assembly. V... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5881766 | Manifold and station for mounting steam/condensate responsive devices in a condensate return line A station for mounting a steam/condensate responsive device in a condensate return line comprises a housing block having front and back faces, opposite end faces and top and bottom faces. The back face has a mount for removably mounting a steam/condensate... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5687755 | Equipment comprising a condensate trap A condensate trap assembly 12 includes a valve body 28 accommodating a condensate trap element 34 and a valve element 36. The valve element 36 is movable by a positioner 26 to direct flow in a condensate line 10 either through the condensate trap afforded... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5595211 | Steam trap test station A steam trap test station includes a body connected to a source of steam, a steam trap and an object to be heated by steam. A rotor fixed for rotation in the body. The body having porting walls defining body ports, and the rotor has porting walls defining... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5445187 | Condensate traps A condensate trap assembly comprises a valve body 2 and a condensate trap 4 releaseably secured to the valve body 2. The valve body 2 has an inlet and an outlet and accommodates a valve element which is movable between three operative positions in which r... | 08/29/1995 |
| 4345767 | Fluid seal element for compressed air filter An annular fluid seal element for use in an air drier or condenser has a section which provides lips which, when assembled to an aperture in a member, lie to either side of the aperture, one shorter lip acting as a compression seal between the latter memb... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4234008 | Fluid choke A fluid choke for controlling fluid flow, such as condensate draining from a high pressure steam line, that does not require the use of any separate filters and constructed entirely from a section of bar stock including a reduced diameter inlet section ha... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4134541 | Fluid separation device A condensate removal device which includes two parallel paths for removal of condensate and gases from a fluid system is provided with a thermostatically operated valve in one path and a drain orifice of a preselected size in the other path. The combinati... | 01/16/1979 |
| 4037784 | Steam trap A steam trap allowing the escape of condensate from a working fluid of steam comprises an escape valve mounted in a chamber in which the working fluid flows. The escape valve includes a valve seat member and a deformable metal diaphragm normally closing t... | 07/26/1977 |
