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Sealed Crustless Sandwich

A sealed crustless sandwich for providing a convenient sandwich without an outer crust which can be stored for long periods of time without a central filling from leaking outwardly.

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Class 251/246 - Spring abuts valve stem guide


Subclass of Class 251 - Valves and valve actuation
Definition: Apparatus wherein the spring abuts the guide for the valve
No. of patents: 22
Last issue date: 01/03/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8087640Flow valve for example for faucets
A flow valve for faucets such as kitchen and bathroom faucets includes an inlet and outlet and a transverse valve mechanism where a valve element moves toward and away from a valve seat at least partly transverse to incoming inlet flow and/or outgoing outlet flow.
01/03/2012
7213774Air brush
An air brush having a simple structure which can be easily disassembled and assembled without use of any particular tool, for improvement in maintenance performance. In the air brush, a needle to open/close a nozzle member is inserted through an air brush main body....
05/08/2007
6908071Self-closing faucet with shearing action
A faucet includes a body having a main bore including an inlet and an outlet. A bonnet and spout are connected to the body. A stem includes a first portion inserted into the outlet of the main bore and a second portion that projects through the bonnet chamber to a d...
06/21/2005
5743106Water dispenser of a refrigerator
A water dispenser of a refrigerator which comprises a reservoir for storing water, and which is positioned in a pocket, a holding member for supporting the pocket, a valve assembly for supporting the holding member, and an opening section for operating th...
04/28/1998
5732884Spray with a handle and a shut-off member which can be actuated by means of a hand lever
The spray, serving, in particular, as a dishwashing spray, exhibits, as essential elements, a connection stub (12), a handle (10), a shut-off valve (14) and a spray head (16). The shut-off valve (14) can be actuated, by means of a hand lever (18), counter...
03/31/1998
5538040Pneumatic control valve
A valve for controlling flow of air comprising in combination a valve housing having a chamber, inlet and outlet air flow paths communicating with the chamber adjacent oppositely facing sides thereof, and a valve seat arranged in one of the flow paths; a ...
07/23/1996
5503179Tapping faucet for pouring out beverages, in particular beer
A tapping faucet for dispensing beverages, in particular beer, includes a compensator arranged in a tapping faucet housing provided with a tapping faucet outlet and being a body which is conical at one end, and a closing seal operable via an actuating dev...
04/02/1996
5496011Container dispensing valve
A valve for selectively dispensing contents of a bottle. The inventive device includes a mounting cap securable to a threaded neck of a bottle. A valve assembly is coupled to the mounting cap and can be selectively operated by an actuating assembly to eff...
03/05/1996
5449144Faucet valve with safety handle
A faucet for controlling the dispensing of liquids includes a valve body having a valve chamber with a valve element movable between first and second positions for controlling flow between an inlet and the outlet. An operating stem extends from the valve ...
09/12/1995
5112203Vessel vacuum release
There is disclosed herein an inexpensive, compact vacuum release which can be operated with one finger. The vacuum release comprises a base which is affixed to the wall of a vessel, a plunger which extends through a channel in the base, a rocker which rai...
05/12/1992
5087018Fluid flow control valve
A fluid flow control valve according to the invention includes a base, a valve member, a trigger member and attachment means for attaching the trigger member to the valve member. The base includes a generally horizontal throat and a flange having an upwar...
02/11/1992
5042527Valve for fluid dispensing system
A valve for use in a fluid dispensing system, the valve includes a valve body having a valve passage therein, having first and second ends, the second end including a valve seat. The valve also includes a valve stem having an end portion extending into th...
08/27/1991
4998878Fuel control system for a burner
A burner assembly includes a burner housing having a combustion chamber defined therein and a fuel injection nozzle secured to the burner housing and communicating with the combustion chamber. A fuel control device is provided for controlling the amount o...
03/12/1991
4925154Gate valve with supplemental actuator
An improved gate valve having a body with a chamber and an inlet and an outlet extending therethrough into said chamber, a gate mounted for reciprocation in said chamber between open and closed positions, a pressure responsive actuator having a housing, a...
05/15/1990
4871143Gate valve with supplemental actuator
An improved gate valve having a body with a chamber and an inlet and an outlet extending therethrough into said chamber, a gate mounted for reciprocation in said chamber between open and closed positions, a pressure responsive actuator having a housing, a...
10/03/1989
4854544Fluid flow control valve
A fluid flow control valve according to the invention includes a base, a valve member, a trigger member and attachment means for attaching the trigger member to the valve member. The base includes a generally horizontal throat and a flange having an upwar...
08/08/1989
4752018Micro-gravity pre-mix package
A package for dispensing a carbonated beverage pre-mix at a controlled flow rate in the micro-gravity conditions of outer space comprising a rigid outer container, a collapsible bag in the container, and an adjustable flow rate control valve. Positive pre...
06/21/1988
4398560Multiple shut-off valve
A valve apparatus for simultaneously shutting off or opening two gas supplies comprises two valve bodies for mounting a distance apart from each other. Each body has an internal conduit therethrough for the passage of gas. A lift valve within each conduit...
08/16/1983
4394852Cowl mounted pulse control start valve
A system for priming a carburetor for an internal combustion engine which includes a pulse pressure conduit leading from an engine crankcase to a significant portion of a carburetor and a cowl located manually operated valve for opening this conduit durin...
07/26/1983
4275764Combination pressure regulator and manual on-off valve
A combination pressure regulator and manual on-off valve for liquid spraying apparatus. A tubular member 31 has a lower end 31b which forms a valve seat which cooperates with a first valve member 32 actuated by a lever 35. The latter has a lug 35b which a...
06/30/1981
4269390Cryosurgical instrument
A cryosurgical instrument employing a standard, double-walled, metal vacuum bottle or dewer has a collar metallurgically bonded to the top of the dewer near the mouth thereof to provide machined threads for releasably engaging the delivery and control por...
05/26/1981
4161289Airbrush
An airbrush of the double action type has an elongated unitary body having an axial passage for longitudinal movement of a needle supported therein. The rear end of the needle is carried by a guide slidably supported in the axial passage and normally urge...
07/17/1979
 
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