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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8025073 | Incline-responsive valve A valve (100) includes a valve body (300), a spool assembly (600), and a pendulum assembly (700). The valve body (300) is adapted for fixed attachment to a mounting surface (260) having an orientation corresponding to the in... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7334596 | Pendulous control valve system A housing containing a rotatable cage for rotatably supporting a spherical flow control valve having a vertically orientated open or filled conduit and an internal bottom weight mass centered on the vertical conduit. If the rotatable cage is tilted, the gravity-resp... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7231933 | Fuel storage apparatus for vehicle An airbag installed inside a fuel tank is manipulated when the vehicle is inclined along a slope without sufficient fuel in the tank such that the fuel in the tank is gravitated to one side thereof. Thereby, the remaining fuel is provided smoothly and consistently t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7152615 | Earthquake actuated horizontal valve with micro switch An earthquake actuated device includes a flapper-valve adapted to block a gas flow and a micro switch for closing or opening a circuit. A seismic sensor responds to accelerations characteristic of an earthquake. The sensor cooperates with a magnet in a flapper arm t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7124852 | Acceleration sensor and engine control for motorcycle A motorcycle has an engine and other components that are controlled based upon output from an acceleration sensor. The motorcycle also has an alarm system that uses the same acceleration sensor to detect vibrations indicative of a potential theft of the vehicle. Var... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6997203 | System and method for distributing liquid flow into predetermined proportions A system configured to distribute liquid flow into predetermined proportions is provided. The system includes a distributor defining a plurality of distributor outlets configured to deliver liquid from the distributor. A receptacle is positioned to receive liquid, t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6941206 | Tip-over detection device for motor vehicle A vehicle includes a tip over detection device that uses a vertically oriented sensor to improve the accuracy of detecting when the vehicle has tipped over. An ECU communicates with the accelerometer and controls engine operation. The ECU stops the engine, preferabl... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6904943 | Articulated fuel container vent system and method A vent system associated with a vapor outlet is coupled to a container (e.g., a fuel tank). The vent system can be used for onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) for vehicles. The vent system includes a first elongated member (e.g., a vent tube), a rotating device... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6860285 | Liquid fuel trap A liquid fuel trap device for a vehicle fuel tank, comprising a housing formed with a confined space with at least one inlet port connectable to a corresponding fuel valve, an outlet port connectable to a fuel vapor recovery system, and a liquid fuel discharge valve... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6701223 | Method and apparatus for determining optimal control settings of a pipeline Pipelines are controlled by specifying operations along them. Control specifies sequential control values defining operations at each station to control the pipeline state. The time-dependent state is determinable by software calculations using continuous... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695415 | Brake fluid pressure relief assembly A brake fluid pressure relief assembly (50) for a brake system (10) including a pedal assembly (12) employs first and second valves (52, 54) to provide controlled collapse of a brake pedal pad (14) when both a predetermined deceleration limit is exceeded ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6470905 | Multifunctional urgent shutoff safety valves The present invention relates to the multifunctional urgent shutoff safety valve for preventing accidents such as gas explosion, fire, etc. in advance. It is installed at the gas supply path. The spool assembly run by earthquake accelerations in case of a... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6279596 | Impact responsive safety shut-off for vehicles In a vehicle, a housing has a weight that is normally centered by springs that yield to impact force components in several directions. This movement of the weight causes closing of fuel valves and opening of electrical switches that reduce the likelihood ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6276388 | Movement detector and fluid shut-off device A movement detector and fluid shut-off device, including a housing having an ingress and egress for fluid flow. The device including a valve shut-off means for selectively blocking fluid flow. The valve shut-off means includes a plunger normally urged tow... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6142167 | Tanker roll shut-off vent valve assembly A vent valve assembly with roll over shut-off capability includes a housing, a vent valve that opens to allow vapor to escape from the tank in response to tank vapor pressure greater than a predetermined positive pressure and that opens to allow air or va... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6058959 | Automatic shutoff and manual reset valve A resettable earthquake valve for gas lines, the valve having a housing with an external turn cock and an internal valve sleeve with a port that functions as a stopcock valve, the housing having an internal passage with a port and a closure biased valve d... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6003197 | Leak-proof container valve device A valve device is adapted to be provided on top of a container (1) to prevent the flow of a liquid from said container. Said container may form a part of a cleaning device. The valve device comprises a passage (10) extending in a direction (x) being essen... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5975105 | Seismic activated actuator A seismic actuator for initiating various actions and/or changes to a system in response to seismic activity above a predetermined threshold level. In an embodiment of the invention, the actuator comprises a seismic valve for shutting off gas flow through... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5762090 | Over filling valve An over filling interdiction valve, fitted within a fluid tank, the valve comprising a housing furnished with a first fluid inlet at a bottom end thereof and a first fluid outlet at top end thereof, a float member located within the housing and being disp... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5609352 | Vehicle suspension system and control valve therefor A control valve for an antiroll suspension for a vehicle, the valve having a body, sliding valve element which is coupled to a pendulum arm through a linkage so that the valve element slides when the pendulum moves on cornering of the vehicle, the valve i... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5482074 | Safety cut-off device for piping systems and the like A safety cut-off device, comprises a valve for controlling fluid flow. The valve has a body with a passageway therethrough and inlet and outlet communicating with the passageway. The valve includes a closure member disposed within the passageway, the clos... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5388606 | Vibration responsive gas shut-off valve assembly A vibration responsive gas shut-off valve assembly which is highly effective in conditions which give rise to excessive vibration such as earthquakes and the like. The shut-off valve assembly is inserted into a gas line leading from a source of gas to an ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5388605 | Vibration responsive gas shut-off valve assembly A vibration responsive gas shut-off valve assembly which is highly effective in conditions which give rise to excessive vibration such as earthquakes and the like. The shut-off valve assembly is inserted into a gas line leading from a source of gas to an ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5372204 | Power tractor hitch relief system A power hitch relief system for a three-point hitch used in tractors and similar vehicles. The power hitch relief system includes an inclination detector in the form of a weight pivotally mounted to the tractor frame. The weight is also coupled to a relie... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5351706 | Vibration responsive gas shut-off valve assembly A vibration responsive gas shut-off valve assembly which is highly effective in conditions which give rise to excessive vibration such as earthquakes and the like. The shut-off valve assembly is inserted into a gas line leading from a source of gas to an ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5325881 | Seismic valve A seismic shut off valve includes a cripple column responsive to seismic movement. A toggle spring overlies the cripple column. Latch pins extend from the toggle spring into a valve body to hold a popper valve in an open position. During an earthquake, th... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5307699 | Seismic initiator for earthquake shutoff valves and the like An acceleration-responsive magnetic device for closing a valve or operating a switch or the like in response to a disturbance such as an earthquake. A pendulum operates to increase the length of a magnetic path, releasing a magnetic element to perform the... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5282496 | Tap for compressed or liquefied gases The tap comprises inside the cylinder, a two-way valve (30) permitting both filling and draining of the gas cylinder. The valve (30) comprises at least two lateral openings (34, 36) which can be sealed off by a sealing device (40) provided with an axial orific... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5154442 | Self-contained acceleration-responsive adaptive damper A damper for a vehicle suspension utilizes accelerometer elements for controlling damping rate in response to lateral or longitudinal ("horizontal") acceleration of the vehicle. The accelerometer can be a mass/spring assembly within the damper housing. Th... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5152252 | Water treatment control system for a boiler An apparatus controls treatment of water flowing through a boiler and includes a device that monitors the conductivity of the water. A controller opens a drain valve at periodic intervals, and closes the drain valve when the conductivity drops below a def... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5106120 | Vehicle suspension system An antiroll suspension for a vehicle, the suspension having a bar which is mounted transversely of the vehicle, the bar being coupled to a fixed strut and an extensible strut. The suspension includes control elements to control the extension and retractio... | 04/21/1992 |
| 4960147 | Vibration activated relief valve This disclosure is directed to a vibration or shock-activated valve. A valve mounted for rotation in a gas line or the like is connected to an elongate handle by a valve stem. The valve is spring activated to rotate from an open to a closed position. The ... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4860780 | Earthquake safety valve shut-off A vibration activated device is provided for closing a utility gas valve. A control lever on the valve is held in the open position by a latch which fits into a latch groove in the end of the control lever of the valve; a spring is attached to the control... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4821759 | Earthquake relief valve This disclosure is directed to a vibration or shock-activated valve. A valve mounted for rotation in a gas line or the like is connected to an elongate handle by a valve stem. The valve is spring activated to rotate from an open to a closed position. The ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4771914 | Air bag triggering device An air bag triggering device comprises a cylindrical frame, a slide member slidably mounted within the cylindrical frame and operable to open a pipeline connecting a high-pressure gas cylinder to an air bag, and a link mechanism operatively associated wit... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4756328 | Fuel tank protection valve A fuel tank protection valve includes a pendulum type weight that hangs within a bearing socket located below the vent line opening in a fuel tank vapor collection dome. When the vehicle tilts significantly from the horizontal, the weight pivots within th... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4546660 | Earthquake-responsive valve motor An automatic valve motor for shutting off utilities, such as gas, in the event of an earthquake. The valve motor is self-contained and can be mounted by unskilled persons on a conventional residential gas installation adjacent the main valve without modif... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4545791 | Vented liquid reservoir A liquid reservoir, such as an oil tank, for use in missiles or aircraft which are subjected to extreme flight attitudes. The reservoir has a wall rotationally symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the reservoir, and the liquid content of the reservo... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4542760 | Earthquake responsive device for automatically shutting off gas or water or electricity or the like The invention contemplates the shutting down of such fields of endeavor which otherwise would likely be injurious to life or property on occasions of earthquakes and the like, and comprises a system wherein disuse in the said fields of endeavor occurs aut... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4535796 | Seismic actuated shut-off valve A shut-off valve which has a body (20) containing a seat 22 and a through passageway. A plug (32) is attached to a stem (36) which is spring loaded in a retracted position disposed above the valve in a housing 46. A severable link (70) is connected to the... | 08/20/1985 |
