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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8033294 | Fluid valves having an integral safety shut-off Fluid valves having an integral safety shut-off are described. An example control valve having opposing seating surfaces includes a first bonnet removably coupled to the control valve. The first bonnet has a first bore receiving a portion of a first valve trim. The ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7325565 | Backflow valve The backflow valve of the present invention includes a valve housing having a cavity therein with an inlet and an outlet to the valve cavity. A switch is in communication with the valve cavity and is moveable from an off position to an on position in response to liq... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320456 | Valve device A valve element for opening and closing a flow path can be reliably set to an opening position and a closing position. The valve element for opening and closing a communication opening portion communicating with an inflow hole and an outflow hole is provided in a va... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7302959 | Low-power wireless inflatable bladder damper for forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems A low-power, wireless, inflatable bladder damper device for controlling the flow of air through an airflow channel, and a method of operation for the same. Rather than requiring power supply and/or control wiring for operation of a wireless damper device, a low-powe... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7252109 | Safety device for a lighting valve of a gas burner A safety device (61) for a lighting valve (23) of a gas burner, comprising a starting button (36), a return spring (57), a cutoff shutter (42) controlled by the starting button (36), a control shutter (41) for a pilot... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7217059 | Fixing and release systems A connecting means adapted to fix or release a first element (4) and a second element (5) includes a locking pin (1) which is moveable to remote activation means between a locked position. In which leg (8) expends wall (9) into rec... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213613 | High-flow dual poppet valve having equalized closing forces A dual-poppet valve comprising a valve body having spaced-apart coaxial valve seats and being arranged such that first and second poppets both open into the primary chamber. A first pintle shaft engages the first poppet, and a second pintle shaft engages the second ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201514 | Fluid connection assembly for x-ray device A fluid connection assembly is provided for use with x-ray devices. The fluid connection assembly includes an adapter block configured to be attached about an opening in a housing of an x-ray device. The adapter block defines a fluid port and a cylinder in fluid com... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7150299 | Assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing fluids and for dispensing gas from a fluid control and gas delivery assembly having an integrated fluid flow restrictor A fluid control and gas delivery assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing hazardous fluids and for dispensing gas comprising a container, a fluid fill path, a gas dispensing path, a first shut-off valve, a pressure reducer, a fluid flow restrictor, ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140384 | Substrate processing equipment having mass flow controller A mass flow controller includes a base having a first passage, an inlet portion for introducing fluid into the first passage, an outlet portion for releasing the fluid from the first passage, and a second passage branched from a first upstream portion of the first p... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7111642 | Valve having fast and slow acting closure elements A first valve portion and a second valve portion are arranged in series in a flow passage within a valve casing to open and close the flow passage. The first valve portion includes a first valve seat, a first valve element supported to a first valve shaft and adapte... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7013916 | Sub-atmospheric gas delivery method and apparatus An apparatus for containing and delivering hazardous gases at sub-atmospheric pressure from a pressurized container is provided which includes a valve body in sealed communication with an outlet orifice of the pressurized container. The outlet orifice of the pressur... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004020 | Production profile determination and modification system A system and method for profiling and modifying fluid flow through a wellbore. The system comprises a logging system, a downhole unit, and a deployment system. The logging system comprises a logging tool. The downhole unit is operable to house the logging tool. In a... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6983894 | Piezo-electrically actuated canister purge valve with a hydraulic amplifier A canister purge valve, and an emission control system, for regulating a fuel vapor flow between a fuel vapor collection canister and an intake manifold of an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. The canister purge valve includes a body having a passage... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6957655 | Apparatus for dosage control The invention is directed to a dose control apparatus for manipulating the dosage of one or more pharmaceutical solutions emanating from an implantable drug infusion pump. The dose control apparatus has a movable core that is held in a desired position by a magnet. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6904797 | Production profile determination and modification system A system and method for profiling and modifying fluid flow through a wellbore. The system comprises a logging system, a downhole unit, and a deployment system. The logging system comprises a logging tool. The downhole unit is operable to house the logging tool. In a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6880564 | Dosage control apparatus The invention is directed to a dose control apparatus. The apparatus has two armatures pressed against a valve seat by at least one spring. A coil induces a magnetic field that motivates the armatures against the force of the spring, thereby opening the valve. The a... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6805154 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a fluid inlet end connected to a source of pressurized water, and a fluid outlet end. A check valve is placed in the bore of the valve body and is spring loaded to open only when extreme water pressure within the inlet valve lifts a spr... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6797156 | Faucet water treatment A water treatment unit is disclosed which can be mounted directly on the faucet or tap of the user's sink and which contains one or more water treatment media and an operating valve which permits the selection of several operating modes including service, spray and ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6769446 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a normally horizontal fluid inlet tube with an interior end and exterior end. A hollow valve fitting is rigidly secured to the interior end of the inlet tube for a connection to a source of pressurized fluid. A valve seat is located on ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6708716 | Valve assembly A valve assembly includes a valve body having a passageway and first and second oppositely facing valve seats that extend around the passageway. First and second valve elements are positioned in the passageway to seal against the respective valve seats, and a spring... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6644330 | Unidirectional retroaction electromagnetic valve A unidirectional-retroaction electromagnetic valve comprises a valve body, O-ring, manual opening unit, and electrically controlled blocking unit. The valve body is connected to a gas source directly and the electrically controlled blocking unit is used t... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6532986 | Freeze protection device for wall hydrants/faucets A freezeless wall hydrant has a fluid inlet end connected to a source of pressurized water, and a fluid outlet end. A check valve is placed in the bore of the valve body and is spring loaded to open only when extreme water pressure within the inlet valve ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6446657 | Aircraft air control valve apparatus Aircraft air control valve apparatus for controlling the flow of pressurized aircraft engine bleed air. The control valve apparatus includes a hollow housing with two end portions with each end portion having an aperture located therein with one end porti... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6244291 | Process sampling selection valves A process control valve is disclosed including a valve body assembly which includes process fluid input and output ports, an actuation pressure port and a vent port. The valve body includes a cylinder with two pistons longitudinally spaced and separated b... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6192923 | Electromagnetic flow control device An electromagnetic flow control device, or valve is provided. The valve uses two sets of stationary electromagnetic windings, with corresponding movable electromagnetic cores, which are completely contained within the flow stream of the valve. The movable... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6182696 | Dual isolation valve with rectangular flow passageways A dual isolation valve comprises: a valve body with opposed inlet and outlet ports that defines an inner cavity; a first valve member; and a second valve member. The first valve member (preferably a plug) has a narrower first end and a wider second end an... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6173735 | Method and apparatus for regulating gas flow A pilot-operated, pressure-loaded, movable diaphragm-type gas-flow regulator valve is shown which is used in flow control applications. A regulator body internal port arrangement interconnects two independent throttling mechanisms in series. Two throttle ... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6062246 | Mass flow controller and operating method thereof A mass flow controller having a shut off valve in a flow path body as an integral part. The mass flow controller minimize a dead space between the shut off valve and a mass flow control valve to reduce the amount of entrapped gas therein, thereby avoiding... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5901729 | Material flow control arrangement and method A dosing apparatus 1 includes a material flow control arrangement 2 including vertical ducting 4 having co-axial therewith a vertically reciprocatory rod 5 mounting at its ends inlet and outlet valve closure plugs 6a and 6b. The upper and lower end zones ... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5894859 | Compressed gas emergency shutoff valve A safety valve or a compressed gas cylinder is formed by a tubular assembly projecting into the access port of the cylinder and axially controlling a control valve and elongated stem axially connected with the control valve projects into the passageway fo... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5878773 | Auxiliary flow path valve A Flow control valve for a pump suction line permitting flow from an alternate source in the event of partial or complete blockage of a main source. The valve includes a valve housing having a main inlet port at one end, on auxiliary inlet port at its oth... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5863023 | Valved coupling for ultra high purtiy gas distribution system Valved couplers and gas processing components particularly suitable for ultra-high purity gas distribution for use in semiconductor manufacturing. In the couplers, a valve stem/bullnose seals the aperture of the coupler immediately adjacent the exterior o... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5823229 | Faucet having multiple water discharges A faucet having multiple water discharges includes a housing, an input water connection for the housing, a stream discharge on the housing, a spray discharge on the housing, a filtered water discharge on the housing, a water filter within the housing, and... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5810031 | Ultra high purity gas distribution component with integral valved coupling and methods for its use Valved couplers and gas processing components particularly suitable for ultra-high purity gas distribution for use in semiconductor manufacturing. In the couplers, a valve stem/bullnose seals the aperture of the coupler immediately adjacent the exterior o... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5803556 | Hydraulic brake system with skid control A hydraulic brake system with skid control is provided with digitally switchable inlet and outlet valves. An inlet valve includes a variable flow area valve control that is actuated as a function of differential pressures in order to reduce the valve nois... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5799825 | Gate seal system A material storing and dispensing assembly for storing and discharging hot asphalt material, comprising a vertically-extending vessel having a generally cylindrical shape and a top opening for receiving material, a dispensing cone positioned in the vessel... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5794666 | Gaseous fuel filling structure and filling method using the same A gaseous fuel filling structure includes a coupler connected to a gaseous fuel supply system, a gaseous fuel cylinder that stores a gaseous fuel at a high pressure, a fuel dissipation preventing device that prevents dissipation of the gaseous fuel, and a... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5762142 | Coiled tubing apparatus The apparatus and method for injecting coiled tubing downhole includes a connector member disposed on the end of the coiled tubing and supporting a downhole tool. A packer member is releasably connected to the connector member. The packer member includes ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5743296 | Valve mechanism with constraint guide means The present invention teaches a valve mechanism with constraint guide means. Both opening and closing of any valve working according to the principle of the invention is achieved by moving a central plate with respect to one or two plates for blocking flo... | 04/28/1998 |
