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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161999 | Swing valve A swing valve includes a body having an inner surface defining an opening, a plate positioned substantially within the opening of the body, and a pivot rod coupled to the body and the plate. The pivot rod defines a pivot axis. The plate is pivotable about the pivot ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8113230 | Simple axial locking of a valve shaft An axial locking of a valve shaft to be non-turnably attached to a closing element of a valve, an end of the shaft to be attached to the closing element being machined on two opposite sides in order to fit into a pivot recess formed in the outer perimeter of the clo... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7845367 | Lock device for operation pattern selecting valve A lock device includes a first bracket 34 fixed to a screw element 33 and formed with a lock hole 34b; a second bracket 35 which has a fitting portion 35a fitted to the turn-type control lever 30 of an operatio... | 12/07/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7360554 | Integrated gas meter bar device and locking shut-off valve A control valve assembly and for a gas delivery system is disclosed comprising a valve housing and piping combination adapted to mate with a gas meter outlet, the valve including a main inlet and an auxiliary inlet for bypassing the main inlet, and a poppet disposed... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347219 | Meter bar and metering system A meter bar and meter bar system are provided for directing a fluid. The meter bar includes a first portion, a second portion and a bypass path extending between the first and second portions. The first portion includes a first service port, a first meter port and a... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334594 | Apparatus and method for adjusting a locking mechanism of a shunt valve A shunt valve assembly includes an electromechanical brake mechanism that locks a position of a pressure setting mechanism within a shunt valve assembly. The electromechanical brake can maintain the position of the pressure setting mechanism in the presence of a rel... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325782 | Remotely activated manifold shut-off A remotely activated shut-off for stopping a fluid flow in a fluid line by actuating an existing valve in fluid connection with the fluid line wherein the valve is within an existing valve body and includes an existing external element for the actuating of the valve... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7273189 | Protective cover for frangible bulb A cover mountable on a support frame for protecting a frangible item mounted within the frame is disclosed. The cover has first and second cover portions engaging the frame on opposite sides of the item. A hinge connects first ends of the covers together and a relea... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270132 | Washer A washer includes a plurality of washing devices for spraying washing water to an object to be washed from various directions of a washing tub, and a washing water feeding device for feeding the washing water. The washing water is sequentially sprayed from respectiv... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7219685 | Gate valve locking device A locking device for gate valves utilizes an available lock and avoids the necessity of having to chain or weld the lock to the bonnet or other stationary portion of a standard gate valve. The locking device includes a bracket, which mounts securely to one of the tr... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207198 | Valve lockout assembly A lockout assembly suitable for use with a valve having a handle rotatable between an open position and a closed position includes a lock arm which supports a clamping mechanism. In one aspect of the invention, the lock arm includes a longitudinal slot having slot e... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7197904 | Lockout device A telescoping lockout device for encasing a gate valve, electrical connection, or similar apparatus, for the purpose of preventing unauthorized access and tampering with the apparatus. The lockout device is comprised of two nested half cylinders attached to one anot... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7152621 | Integrated gas meters bar device and locking shut-off valve A control valve assembly and for a gas delivery system is disclosed comprising a valve housing and piping combination adapted to mate with a gas meter outlet, the valve including a main inlet and an auxiliary inlet for bypassing the main inlet, and a poppet disposed... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140211 | Tamper detection security for a tank trailer This invention relates to a security system aimed at closing and locking a cover of an opening of a tank trailer to avoid any tampering of its content and to prove that the content of the tank has not been tampered. The security system comprises a locking member mov... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140316 | Boat drain valve A boat drain valve which incorporates a valve to open and close the drain valve. The drain valve is connected to the boat hull in a manner that provides a straight channel through the drain valve. A handle with an extension positions the grip of the handle in a loca... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137476 | Vehicle steering apparatus and mounting structure for mounting the apparatus on vehicle A mounting structure for mounting a steer-by-wire vehicle steering apparatus on a vehicle body side, comprising: a housing for rotatably retaining therein one end of a steering shaft of the steering apparatus, while retaining therein an actuator for exerting reactiv... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7117884 | Valve locking device A valve locking device comprising an intermediate member (18) mountable between a valve body and valve actuator and securable to said valve body and/or actuator; a stem attachment member (20) attachable to and rotatable with a valve stem (14) an... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114698 | Quarter turn valve locking device A locking device for quarter turn valves avoids the inadvertent, unauthorized or careless manipulation of quarter turn valves from a desired position thereby minimizing, if not eliminating, the likelihood for damage or injury in an industrial or other setting as a r... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104518 | Automatic valve manual lock out A ready method to disconnect the motive power of an actuator from the input of a valve. A handle is inserted onto the coupling held in the housing, disconnecting the motive power of the actuator and engaging the driven piece connected to the input shaft of the valve... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7096882 | Valve security device A valve security device for releasably securing a fluid flow valve in an inoperable position including an inner body adapted to be disposed about the valve actuator such that rotation of the inner body effects corresponding rotation of the actuator to open and close... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093819 | Ball valve with shear bushing and integral bracket for stem blowout protection A valve 100 comprising a one piece valve body 112 having an axial fluid bore 124 and a rotatable fluid control element 110. The body 112 includes an integral bracket 128 which provides an open access area between the bracket... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7048315 | Lock for lever-handled door latch A door lock is provided for use with a door handle having a lever movable about a shaft extending perpendicularly to the lever and connected to a latch mechanism which controls the opening and closing of a door. The lock includes a housing configured to be coupled t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044148 | Apparatus and method for selectively securing a valve in an open or closed position The present invention generally relates to a locking apparatus adapted to interface with a valve and to selectively secure the valve in an open or closed position. More specifically, a valve handle lock is provided which is tamper resistant and is generally capable ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6994106 | Fire hydrant locking device A locking device to inhibit unauthorized operation of a fire hydrant includes a locking plug having a bottom opening that fits over an actuating nut of the hydrant. The locking plug has a cylindrically-shaped body formed with an upper actuator nut. A peripheral groo... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6959909 | Actuating handle assembly A handle assembly mountable on a valve is disclosed. The assembly includes a head having a receptacle engageable with a rotatable shaft on the valve and a grip projecting outwardly from the head to facilitate turning of the head for actuating the valve. An arcuate s... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6952940 | Double lock T-handle assembly A double lock T-handle is disclosed having a tray which includes an inwardly dished handle receiving area, a second recessed handle receiving region, and a recessed padlock receiving depression. The tray further includes a lock cylinder casing having a locking cylin... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6938878 | Direct flow tap for dispensing drinks, provided with improved devices for stopping the operating handle The present invention relates to a direct flow tap for dispensing drinks, of the type with ball valve and actuated by a handle linked to said ball and provided with means suitable for limiting the rotation of said handle between two end positions, respectively corre... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6920894 | Valve security device A valve security device for releasably securing a fluid flow valve in an inoperable position including an inner body adapted to be disposed about the valve actuator such that rotation of the inner body effects corresponding rotation of the actuator to open and close... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918402 | Flow control apparatus The present invention provides a flow control apparatus and method. In accordance with the present invention, the flow control apparatus comprises a thermostat that automatically actuates valve to enable water to flow through the valve when the temperature of the ai... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6901950 | Fire hydrant locking device Fire hydrant locking devices prevent fire hydrants from being turned on without a key. A fire hydrant has a keyhole in its sidewall. A security bolt is threadedly inserted into the keyhole with one end frictionally engaging with the valve stem in the interior of the... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899128 | Half ball valve A half ball valve includes a body including cavity having an assembly opening, a stem opening formed at a side of the body opposite to the assembly opening to connect the cavity and the outside, and a first connection hole inclined with respect to an axis of the ste... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6880806 | Actuator for driving rotary valve actuator and valve device with the actuator A valve gear includes a valve (30), which controls a flow rate of a fluid and an opening of which is determined according to a rotational position of a valve element, an actuator (20) for providing a rotational force to a rotary valve shaft that change... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6843083 | Lockable valve cover A lockable valve cover has a housing with an open end and a pair of opposing slots on opposite sides of the housing extending from the open end for engaging over spaced locations on a pipe on opposite sides of a valve over which the housing is placed, the pipe exten... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6832623 | Gas meter valve and method Disclosed is a gas meter valve for connection to an outlet of a gas meter and a method for its use. The gas meter valve comprises a valve inlet coupleable to the meter outlet, a valve outlet coupleable to piping for supplying gas to a customer and a valve body coupl... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6786230 | Valve lock A valve lock to lock gate valves having a truss. ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6691732 | Hydrant security device The present invention provides a hydrant locking device to be used in conjunction with a fire hydrant having locking nuts which includes, a base arm having a first base arm portion and a second base arm portion. A top arm extends upwardly from the base ar... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6648009 | Tamper-proof ball valve A tamper-resistant by-pass valve prevents an unauthorized user from tampering with the valve when it is in the closed position to block gas flow to a meter being replaced or repaired.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6622536 | Ball valve lockout A valve lock for securing the handle of a pipe. The valve lock includes a first housing having first and second contact points for engaging the pipe and a retention chamber that receives the handle. The first housing is in a final position to prevent rota... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6604391 | Security lock assembly for shut-off valve A security lock assembly for a shut-off valve consisting of a valve body and an exterior engageable portion secured to a gate stem so as to rotate the stem. The body has a flange with a hole therein. The security lock assembly comprises a lock disk having... | 08/12/2003 |
