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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7828006 | Safety flow guide protection device A safety flow guide protection device comprises a body having a flow guide device through which high pressure air flows; the flow guide device coated with a protecting layer; a safety releasing section formed at a surface of the flow guide device, the flow guide dev... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7353881 | Ganged fire extinguisher system A non-electrically actuated ganged fire extinguisher system for use in an enclosure of a size larger than the capacity of a single pre-engineered fire extinguisher comprises at least two pre-engineered fire extinguishers positioned at spaced locations in the enclosu... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7066193 | Poppet shear protection apparatus and system A springless shear protection device for use with a valve, the device comprising a poppet, the poppet including a bore. The poppet including first and second openings at distal ends of the poppet. A seat plug is disposed in the poppet bore, the seat plug is moveable... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7033508 | Contaminant flushing device, system, and method, particularly suited for refrigeration system servicing Fluid decontamination device includes a base having a fluid passage in it. An observation window is provided in the base for allowing a user to observe a fluid in the fluid passage. A differential pressure indicator, such as a vacuum indicator, is operatively connec... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6955226 | Ganged fire extinguisher system A non-electrically actuated ganged fire extinguisher system for use in an enclosure of a size larger than the capacity of a single pre-engineered fire extinguisher comprises at least two pre-engineered fire extinguishers positioned at spaced locations in the enclosu... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6941938 | Adapter assembly with floating pin for operably connecting pressurized bottle to a paintball marker An adapter assembly for releasably interconnecting a pressurized bottle with a paintball marker, wherein the adapter assembly includes a piercing pin moveable between retracted position and an extended position. The adapter assembly includes an internally threaded f... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923199 | Damage resistant valve assembly A tire air pressure valve assembly is described that has an air sealing surface disposed toward or inside the metal wheel of a vehicle, and a protective housing surrounding a portion of the valve. The valve has an external stem with a built in break away feature whi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907940 | Fast response fluid flow control valve/nozzle Disclosed herein is a fast response fluid flow control valve/nozzle that combines the technology used to rupture the frangible discs found in pressurized container-based fire protection/suppression systems with that found in fixed pipe spray/sprinkler systems. The a... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6802332 | Shear valve A shear valve for use in a fuel delivery system includes a valve body wherein a first end is adapted to be connected to a fuel inlet, and a second oppositely-disposed end is adapted to be connected to a fuel outlet. The valve body is provided with a readily frangibl... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6742538 | Method and apparatus for orbital and seal welded relief device on a compressed gas cylinder A relief device for a high-pressure gas container, comprising a main body having a generally uniform outer circumference and that defines a primary bore, the primary bore in fluid communication with an interior volume of the high-pressure gas container, the main bod... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6571818 | Damage resistant break away valve stem A tire air pressure valve is described that has an air sealing surface that is protected inside the metal wheel of a vehicle. The valve has an external stem with a built in break away feature which prevents external damage to the valve stem from damaging ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6488044 | Pressure relief apparatus A pressure relief apparatus includes a valve having a body. A shaft is rotatably disposed in the body and has an exterior end extending through the body. A plug, which may contain an internal passageway, is mounted on the shaft and is disposed in the flui... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6471082 | Fusible pressure relieving drum closure A closure for threadable insertion within an opening of a drum and capable of venting the drum when exposed to elevated pressures and temperatures to prevent the build-up of explosive pressures within the drum. A center portion of the closure is molded wi... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6341616 | Fire protection fluid relief valve A fluid pressure and heat sensitive valve connected with a flow line includes a collapsible pin, normally maintaining the valve closed, which collapses to open the valve in response to fluid pressure above a predetermined limit and includes a fusible plug... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6321768 | Fluid flow shutdown and pressure relief valve with a fusable element A fluid pressure and heat sensitive flow control valve interposed in a flow line includes a collapsible pin, normally maintaining the valve open, which collapses to close the valve in response to fluid pressure above a predetermined limit and includes a f... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6296808 | Method and apparatus for protecting building personnel during chemical or biological attack A system for at least partially decontaminating personnel in response to detection of an agent harmful to human life such as a chemical or biological agent. The system can provide a sprinkler head above a walkway such as a hallway through which personnel ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6209569 | Safety shut-off valve assembly for a fuel dispenser A safety shut-off valve assembly is especially for use with a dispenser unit used at retail gasoline service stations. The shut-off valve assembly comprises an open-top fuel flow chamber for permanent mounting at a base of the fuel dispenser, a removable ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 5765587 | Automatic valves An automatically operating shut-off valve has a valve body (12) with a weakened zone (15) about which the body will break, in the event the valve is subjected to a shock load. A valve seat (25) is formed within the body (12) and a valve member (29) is piv... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5730169 | Temperature and impact sensitive safety valve A dual function safety valve is designed to automatically stop a flow of fluid through the valve in response to the valve being subjected to a minimum impact force or excessive vibration and in response to the valve being subjected to heat above a predete... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5647390 | Thermal relief valve with improved bayonet A thermally activated relief valve is used with a compressed gas storage cylinder. A valve body has a passage for communication with the interior of the cylinder. A metal disc sealing the passage has a first side exposed to the interior of the cylinder an... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5551470 | Thermally responsive pressure relief apparatus A thermally responsive pressure relief system is provided for a receptacle such a pressure vessel. A passage communicates the interior of the vessel with the exterior thereof. A closure member is positioned in the passage. A fusible bonding material of a ... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5542445 | Temperature and impact sensitive safety valve A dual function safety valve is designed to automatically stop a flow of fluid through the valve in response to the valve being subjected to a minimum impact force or excessive vibration and in response to the valve being subjected to heat above a predete... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5435333 | Thermally responsive pressure relief apparatus A thermally responsive pressure relief system is provided for a receptacle such as a pressure vessel. A passage communicates the interior of the vessel with the exterior thereof. A closure member is positioned in the passage. A fusible bonding material of... | 07/25/1995 |
