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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7390310 | Shunt valve locking mechanism A locking assembly is provided to simply and effectively prevent any unintentional adjustment of the adjustable valve mechanism in a fluid flow control device, without compromising the function of the device. The locking assembly generally includes at least one grip... | 06/24/2008 |
| 5996613 | Safety and default valve A safety and default valve in which a protective cup-shaped cap (11) incorporating a fixed lock (17) is housed freely rotatably on a control cap (16) with at least one engagement zone (17, 17A) for an ordinary operating wrench. A releasable engagement is ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5966970 | Lockable fuel valve A lockable valve (7) for a fuel line contains a fuel inlet (2) and fuel outlet (3) which communicates with one another via a passage (6) in which is located a spring-biased piston (15) which is responsive to a pressure change in the fuel line. Associated ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5934313 | Fluid flow control valve A fluid flow control valve suitable for fitting to the fuel line (16, 18) of an internal combustion engine has a valve member (12) and a spring (14) urging the valve member (12) to a closed position where the valve member seals against a valve seat (13). ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5730507 | Cable extension for brake lock A brake lock system is used in a vehicle having a brake line which feeds brake fluid to at least one brake member. The system comprises a brake line fittable housing having at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet. A flow control which contr... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5344221 | Anti-theft method and apparatus for locking the brakes of a vehicle An anti-theft device is installed in a vehicle brake line which carries braking fluid. The device defines a valve seat and a valve body adapted to close against said valve seat, the valve body having a passageway therethrough and being rotatable against s... | 09/06/1994 |
| 4716922 | Magnetic fire hydrant guard A device is provided, designed to prevent unauthorized operation of fire hydrants by completely concealing the hydrant operating nut and weather shield within freely rotating sleeves, thereby rendering the hydrant inoperable. The hydrant is made operable ... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4513944 | Valve with latching means A valve and particularly a safety valve for use in controlling flow from a well in which an external motor is utilized to shift the actuator of a valve such as a ball valve. The reciprocating rod of the motor is protected by resilient means between the cr... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4390038 | Magnetically locked valve A magnetically locked fluid valve having a particular utility in a fire hydrant to prevent unauthorized usage thereof. The fire hydrant includes an operating nut mounted on top of one end of a hydrant actuator shaft, and a magnetic lock is located in imme... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4208032 | Closing device with valve having a high speed reaction A closing device with a valve having a high speed reaction. A dome shaped valve is forced open by applying pressure to a piston which is attached to the dome. The opening pressure is provided by an electromagnetic jack and is transmitted through a lock wh... | 06/17/1980 |
