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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7112059 | Apparatus and method for shutting down fuel fired appliance An apparatus is provided for controlling the operation of a gas fired appliance having a gas valve circuit for enabling the flow of gas to the burner. The apparatus comprises a sensor capable of detecting the presence of flammable vapor, a switching means in series ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7045982 | Driving circuit for brushless motor A driving circuit for a brushless motor includes a current sensor for detecting alternating phase-current flowing in one of the phase coils, a switching driver for supplying each phase-coil with prescribed alternating phase-current, a reference value setting circuit... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6543743 | Gas control valve A gas control valve includes a first element, a second element, a mediate element, a sleeve, a rod and a control element. The first element defines a first path. The second element defines a second path and a hole in communication with the second path. Th... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6269829 | Integrated gas meter An adapter to convert a traditional gas meter into a computerized gas meter is disclosed. The adapter of this invention comprises a microcomputer gas flow signal converting module, a gas flow monitoring module, a gas pressure monitoring module, an earthqu... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6199573 | Gas flow arrestor A device and method for shutting off the flow of gas to a structure, such as a residence, when a fire is detected in the structure. The device has a fire detector for providing a status signal to indicate the presence of fire in a structure, an actuator i... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6170509 | Safety valve system A safety device for shutting off a gas valve at the detection of a gas leak has an add-on adaptor device having a first knob mounted over an existing gas knob and affixed thereto; a spindle coupled to the first knob, capable of rotating the fist knob, and... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6000390 | Control mechanism with gas safety valve for a gas range The gas safety valve includes a valve that is solenoid actuated in a fashion to interrupt the flow of gas from the gas line to the stove. A remotely located switch including a key locking mechanism can be mounted at any convenient but safe location. A key... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5908980 | Integrated safety control system for user's gas facility and gas leakage recognizing method An integrated safety control system comprises a controller unit, driver unit, first transmitter/receiver unit, and a second transmitter/receiver unit. The controller unit outputs control signals respectively based on input signals received thereto to cont... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5730170 | Emergency gas or fuel shut-off device An emergency fuel shutoff device for interrupting the flow of gas or other fuel to a burner in the event of a malfunction or fire. The device uses a normally closed spring loaded fuel valve which is held open by tension along a cable. The cable has severa... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5722448 | Gas line automatic cut off valve A gas line automatic cut off valve including a gas valve housing adapted to be conveniently coupled between a standard gas line outlet and a standard gas powered appliance; a gas valve situated within the gas valve housing, the gas valve having a first or... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5503549 | Ultra low power valve for the control of gas flow A turn down device for regulating gas flow within a gas lamp that is of the general type having a lamp post and a mantel. The device has a conduit configured to allow gas to flow therethrough and a gas supply line connected to the conduit for supplying ga... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5468142 | Gas light control apparatus A dimmer device for a gas light which is solar activated and is composed of a minimum number of parts. A magnetically operated valve with a magnetically attractable ball is energized during daylight hours to close off one passageway yet allows gas to flow... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5419358 | Gas monitoring system for a boiler A gas monitoring system for use with a gas-fired boiler in a house or the like. The boiler is supplied with flammable gas. The system comprises a transducer, a visible and audible alarm circuit, a digital access terminal, an exhaust fan, and alarm systems... | 05/30/1995 |
| 4974624 | Gas shut-off device A gas shut-off device comprising a housing having a gas inflow hole and a gas outflow hole, the housing including therein a first shut-off valve with permanent magnets for closing and opening the gas flow passage, a partition having an opening formed ther... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4787410 | Gas shut-off system This gas shut-off system includes a flow rate sensor (2) for detecting a gas flow rate and a control unit having a miocrocomputer (6) which determines abnormal states such as gas leak when a predetermined flow rate continuously keeps over a predetermined ... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4549717 | Heat responsive valve A safety valve responding to overheating conditions of the surrounding atmosphere, more specifically a combustion gas inlet valve that closes when a fire declares. The valve uses a shape-memory element for detection and command. For the latter function it... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4349042 | Fluid shut-off device A fluid shut-off device is provided which comprises a magnetic valve body provided in a non-magnetic hollow casing for movement between a first position to open a fluid passage and a second position on a valve seat to close the passage, and an annular per... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4263928 | Fuel security device A security device for a fuel such as natural gas having a series circuit of a relay switch, a hazard detecting switch, a relay switch operating coil and a timer. A valve coil is adapted to open and close a main fuel supply valve. The valve coil is connect... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4262687 | Electromagnetic valve security device for fuel supplies An electromagnetic valve circuit used in a fluid line security device is disclosed. The circuit is adapted to open and close a fuel supply pipe. The circuit includes an attracting circuit and a holding circuit connected to one side of a power source. The ... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4223692 | Recreational vehicle safety system A recreational vehicle safety system includes two independently operable automatic shutoff valve assemblies. One valve assembly is attached directly to the recreational vehicle's appliance high-pressure fuel tank in such a manner as to be operable in all ... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4207912 | Emergency shut-off valve An emergency shut-off valve adaptable in a gas supply pipe to shut off the pipe in the time of emergency such as occurrence of an abnormal vibration or gas leak, comprising a hollow body which is open at its top and covered by a cover member, said cover m... | 06/17/1980 |
| 3955186 | Character image generation apparatus and CRT phototypesetting system Apparatus for reproducing characters from cathode ray tubes wherein a beam is deflected onto alpha/numeric characters occupying a selected area of a font. The beam is deflected by relatively high speed linear vertical strokes which are displaced horizonta... | 05/04/1976 |
