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Class 137/560 - COMBINED


Subclass of Class 137 - Fluid handling
Definition: Apparatus which comprises devices or parts in addition to
No. of patents: 107
Last issue date: 12/13/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8074680Modular electrical bus system with built in ground circuit
A modular electrical bus system has a grounding circuit through a plurality of modular I/O units with each unit being both electrically and mechanically connectable together via a bridge member connecting adjacent units and the main communication module. The bridge ...
12/13/2011
7556058Activation assembly in a dehumidifier
An activation assembly for activating a pump inside a dehumidifier includes a cover (1) adapted to connect to the dehumidifier and having therein a switch device (11) adapted to electrically connect to the pump. A recoil mechanism (2) is partial...
07/07/2009
7401621Dispenser sump
A sump for a dispensing unit is disposed beneath the footprint of the dispensing unit and includes an auxiliary communication line receiving structure proximal to a drip area of the dispensing unit. The auxiliary communication line receiving structure delivers elect...
07/22/2008
7314040Fuel supply apparatus
In a fuel supply apparatus, a circuit module has a housing, a driving circuit contained in the housing, an electric connector. The circuit module is mounted to a cover member that is disposed to close an opening of a fuel tank. A fuel pump is supported by the cover ...
01/01/2008
7252414Illuminating balloon with improved self-inflatable envelope
An illuminating balloon with an inflatable envelope contains an illumination system having at least one electric light bulb, and inflating means equipped with an integrated fan designed to suck air in from the outside and to inject it into the envelope while keeping...
08/07/2007
7191797Rotary distribution apparatus
A rotary distribution apparatus includes a fixed inner distribution member (12) with inner conduit zone; a rotatable distribution member (16) rotatable about the fixed inner distribution member; a plurality of fluid distribution chambers (18) lo...
03/20/2007
7186947Process monitor for laser and plasma materials processing of materials
A method for monitoring the processing of a workpiece includes directing an incident laser beam onto the workpiece and measuring a signal emitted from the workpiece. At least two signals are generated by a detector based upon the emitted signal. A workpiece processi...
03/06/2007
7159573Fuel feed apparatus having conductive members grounded each other
A fuel feed apparatus includes a grounded conductive resinous sub tank, a conductive fuel inlet pipe integrally formed with a bottom section of the sub tank and a conductive resinous jet nozzle included in a jet pump. The jet nozzle is welded on the bottom section o...
01/09/2007
7158372Electronic control unit
In an electronic control unit, a chassis is provided with a plate portion, and a circuit board is secured to a board-side attaching surface of the plate portion with a predetermined space secured relative to the plate portion. The chassis is further provided with a ...
01/02/2007
7124747Arrangement for supplying an internal combustion engine with fuel
In an arrangement for supplying an internal combustion engine with fuel and a method for servicing and repairing the arrangement wherein a number of components, that is, a fuel reservoir, a fuel pumping unit, a fuel filter, a fuel level sensor and line elements are ...
10/24/2006
7117880Apparatus and method of changing printed circuit boards in a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus
An apparatus and a method for managing fuel vapor pressure in a fuel system that supplies fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel vapor pressure management apparatus performs leak detection on a headspace of the fuel system, performs excess negative pressure...
10/10/2006
7083116Boom arrangement for a car wash
A double boom arrangement for use in a car wash includes a first and a second boom assembly mounted side by side on a respective rotatable coupling so that a horizontal portion of the hose of each boom can rotate about a vertical axis in a generally horizontal plane...
08/01/2006
7055548Control valve trim and seat design for valve trim with minimal unbalanced area
A fluid control valve trim and seat with a valve plug of a radius of about 0.03 inch, when used in conjunction with a valve seat angle of about 75°, results in minimal unbalance area. The valve trim is provided with pairs of anti-cavitation notches. The notches are...
06/06/2006
7048002Board-mounted manifold valve
A mounting base portion having a plurality of solenoid valve mounting areas is formed on an upper face of a manifold base. A board having an opening portion is mounted onto the manifold base with the mounting base portion fitted in the opening portion and projecting...
05/23/2006
7040298Grounding structure of fuel tank
A grounding structure of a fuel tank equipped with a lid body closing an opening of the fuel tank made of resin is characterized by being equipped with a ring-shaped member made of metal fixed on the periphery of the opening, and a retainer made of metal fixing the ...
05/09/2006
6988506Fluid transfer system
A portable fluid transfer conduit is disclosed having an elongated flexible conduit having an inlet and outlet port. A coupling is postured at the inlet port for receiving fluid from a fluid source such as prelubrication pump. A flow control member is located at the...
01/24/2006
6978802Fuel tank and manufacturing method thereof
In the fuel tank, a tank wall providing a tank chamber is formed by blow molding. A tank partition is disposed in the tank chamber. The tank partition is positioned in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the tank wall, and is clamp...
12/27/2005
6947802Centralized control architecture for a laser materials processing system
Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring the processing of a workpiece that includes directing an incident laser beam onto the workpiece and using an optical detector for measuring a signal emitted from the workpiece as a result of the incident laser beam. The...
09/20/2005
6941969Vehicle fluid change apparatus
A fluid transfer system includes elongated conduits connected at one end with couplings to a plurality of fluid reservoirs of a machine or engine and at the other end with a control valve for selective quick evacuation. Evacuation is powered by a pump operably conne...
09/13/2005
6817375Torsion generator
The torsion generator includes casing (1), in which at least one canal (2) is formed, whose inlet is located near to the casing (1) periphery. The longitudinal axis of the canal (2) passes on the logarithmical curve, wherein the mathemati...
11/16/2004
6786250Flexible dispenser modules
A fuel-dispenser station which comprises one or more fuel hoses with fuel-dispenser nozzles useable to control a flow of fuel, which has been purchased from a fuel vendor, from the fuel vendor's fuel storage tank to the customer's fuel storage reservoir. The fuel-di...
09/07/2004
6776185Grounded jet pump assembly for fuel system
A grounded jet pump assembly for a fuel system of a vehicle includes a fuel reservoir and a grounded fuel component disposed in the fuel reservoir. The grounded jet pump assembly also includes a jet pump having an outlet extending into the fuel reservoir and a groun...
08/17/2004
6772782Cable routing in wastewater lift station
A modular well for a wastewater lift station includes multiple well sections. Each of the well sections has at least one mating feature allowing it to be joined to at least one other well section and to form a liquid tight seal. The well is formed by vertically mati...
08/10/2004
6708710Vehicle fluid change apparatus and method
A fluid transfer system includes elongated conduits connected at one end with couplings to a plurality of fluid reservoirs of a machine or engine and at the other end with a control valve for selective quick evacuation. Evacuation is powered by a pump operably conne...
03/23/2004
6681800Control valve means and furthermore a valve suitable for use as a component thereof
A control means which possesses an electrical control unit having a bus connection, electronic circuitry and at least one electrical output. On the latter a valve is connection by means of cooperating connection means, said valve serving for the control o...
01/27/2004
6682001Modular color changer
A coating material color changer includes multiple modules. Each module includes a body constructed from an electrically non-conductive material, such as an insulative resin or polymer, and a plate coupled to the body and constructed from, for example, st...
01/27/2004
6575194Electrical signal pass through arrangement
An arrangement for passing an electrical signal between first and second areas includes a body disposable between the first and second areas and having an aperture. A first sleeve is at least partially disposed in the aperture and defines a first opening....
06/10/2003
6561219Portable fluid transfer conduit
A portable fluid transfer conduit is disclosed having an elongated flexible conduit having an inlet and outlet port. A coupling is postured at the inlet port for receiving fluid from a fluid source such as prelubrication pump. A flow control member is loc...
05/13/2003
6513547Solenoid-operated valve manifold
Substrates, in each of which all or parts of electronic parts including IC for communication are carried in a form of bare chip, are mounted on solenoid-operated valves attached onto manifold blocks for constructing a solenoid-operated valve manifold. Acc...
02/04/2003
6443178Molding service station for providing accessories in casting production
The present application is a molding service station for providing accessories utilized in the casting production which includes a sturdy weighted pedestal base, at least a first panel and second panel spaced apart for holding the various accessories and ...
09/03/2002
6328223Single control paint sprayer
A paint sprayer having an on/off switch, a bypass valve and a pressure adjusting valve has a single manually rotatable control that operates the switch, the bypass valve and the pressure adjusting valve....
12/11/2001
6308732Connector and method of sealing electrical wire against fluid leakage
To seal an electrical wire and prevent fluid flow therethrough, individual strands of the wire are deformed and bonded together to provide a short segment of essentially solid wire without any gaps or flow paths through this segment. Desirably, the solid ...
10/30/2001
6305416Actuator valve for pressure switch for a fluidic system
Hydraulic actuator. An actuator body includes an inlet, an outlet, a port communicating with a pre-charged diaphragm tank, and a port communicating with a pressure switch. The actuator body includes a movable member which, in a first position, closes the ...
10/23/2001
6286546Disposable seal system with integral buffer
A dual seal system for retrofitting existing vapor deposition apparatus for starter tubes has a first tubular member which surrounds the chemical vapor delivery tube and forms a channel therewith for passage of starter tube gases to a stationary seal coup...
09/11/2001
6227241Actuator valve for pressure switch for a fluidic system
Hydraulic actuator. An actuator body includes an inlet, an outlet, a port communicating with a pre-charged diaphragm tank, and a port communicating with a pressure switch. The actuator body includes a movable member which, in a first position, closes the ...
05/08/2001
6216738Valve arrangement with at least one valve unit comprising several electrically operated valves
A valve arrangement comprising at least one valve unit having several electrically operated valves, such unit possessing a bus station adapted to be connected with a serial bus controlled by a central station, the bus station being connected via control l...
04/17/2001
6216740Manifold-type solenoid valve with relay unit
A plurality of manifold blocks connected together in a combined state have a plurality of solenoid valves for controlling a fluid pressure device by switching channels and at least one relay unit for controlling an electrical device by a relay that is ope...
04/17/2001
6216732Portable fluid transfer conduit
A portable fluid transfer conduit is disclosed having an elongated flexible conduit having an inlet and outlet port. A coupling is postured at the inlet port for receiving fluid from a fluid source such as prelubrication pump. A flow control member is loc...
04/17/2001
6213153Electric power supply apparatus for solenoid valve manifold
Simple adaptation to change in the number of terminals in a serial unit or the like is made possible in controlling a plurality of solenoid valves by a solenoid valve manifold. An electric circuit section of a connected manifold block 2 having solenoid va...
04/10/2001
6173731Electrofluidic modular system
An electrofluidic modular system (1) is made up of modules which are secured to a bar (5) and may be mounted one after the other, in particular fluidic modules (9) having collecting channels (10, 11, 12) for actuator ports (26, 27, 28), electric modules (...
01/16/2001
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