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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186384 | Flow control apparatus and medical injection circuit using the same A flow control apparatus 1 including a tubular outside member 4, a tubular inside member 10 placed in the outside member 4, and a valve member 20 is used. The inside member 10 includes a through-hole 14 passing throug... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8186377 | Fluid on-off valve device A check valve (fluid on-off valve device) capable of attaining high sealability in either case where a differential pressure is high or low, comprises a valve body assembly (valve body) contacting and separating from a valve seat portion for communicating and blocki... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8181667 | GTank-C90 auxiliary fuel transfer system The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1 that connects to and becomes an integral part of the increased fuel capacity of the motorcycle extending its usable riding range. The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181512 | Timing device having a flow control function A timing device includes a timer and a flow meter mounted on the timer. The timer has a water inlet port and a water outlet port. The flow meter includes a first guide pipe mounted on the water outlet port and provided with a mounting chamber, a detector mounted on ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181665 | Flushing unit and flushing system for flushing vapor compression systems A flushing unit for flushing vapor compressions systems with a flushing agent. The flushing unit includes a pressure relief member to ensure that the reservoir containing the flushing agent is not over-pressurized. In certain embodiments, the flushing unit is adapte... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181662 | Hydrocarbon transfer system with vertical rotation axis A hydrocarbon transfer system includes a first structure with a length direction and a transverse direction having a frame carrying a vertical arm with at its end a fluid connecting member for connecting to a second structure which is moored alongside the first stru... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181669 | Compliant check valve stop A check valve (10) includes a valve housing (14) having at least one valve opening (16). At least one petal (12) is located in the valve housing (14) and is configured to substantially cover the at least one valve opening (16 | 05/22/2012 |
| 8176931 | Mobile fuel distribution station A modular, environmentally friendly mobile fuel distribution station includes a fuel tank, a support structure having a plurality of legs for supporting an operation platform in an elevated position a predetermined distance above ground, an alternative power generat... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176938 | Hydrocarbon transfer system with horizontal displacement A hydrocarbon transfer system comprising a first structure with a length direction and a transverse direction having a frame carrying a fluid transfer duct with at its end a fluid connecting member for connecting to a second structure which is moored alongside the f... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176929 | Line-stopping sheath spigot assemblies and line-stopping sheath assemblies using the same A spigot for a line-stopping sheath assembly includes a flange including a flange plate and a flange barrel. The flange barrel includes a wall extending from the flange plate, with an end of the wall of the flange barrel opposing the flange plate having a projection... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176932 | Defined leak path for high pressure seal Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and devices for conveying or containing fluids under pressure in which seals are provided with a defined path to vent fluid in the event of a seal failure. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8171950 | Compressed air regulator apparatus situated in canister and method for regulating compressed air thereof A compressed gas regulator of a piston type is disclosed in which a regulator is configured with an input valve situated entirely inside a compressed air canister, which regulator is then attached to a paintball gun, marker or other device for providing discrete cha... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171949 | Fluid flow management A fluid flow method and apparatus are described. The apparatus includes a trough coupled between tanks to provide an air flow down between the tanks. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8166992 | Placement of fluids in ground by pulse-injection For use when injecting remediation liquid via an injection-well into contaminated groundwater, in the ground. The injection equipment includes a pulse-generator, which has an upstream chamber and a downstream chamber, linked by a pulse-conduit and a bypass conduit. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166995 | Valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank Valve for the venting circuit of a liquid tank, the valve comprising a chamber which includes openings that allow liquid to penetrate into the chamber above a certain level in the tank and/or in the event of waves in the tank or the tank being turned upside down, a ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162006 | One-way valve for medical infusion lines and the like A check valve for medical infusion lines and the like, includes a diaphragm made of elastic material set between a first tubular connector and a second tubular connector. The diaphragm includes an end wall of a cup-shaped element, having an outer peripheral edge of ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162002 | Device for controlling the delivery of a combustible gas to a burner apparatus A device for controlling the delivery of a combustible gas to a burner apparatus is provided including a main gas-delivery duct in which there is at least one servo-assisted diaphragm valve including a valve seat associated with a corresponding closure member with d... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161993 | Subsea system and method for protecting equipment of a subsea system A subsea system comprises a wellbore within a reservoir, equipment downstream of the wellbore, and a barrier connected to the equipment. The equipment is rated for a maximum pressure that is less than a maximum reservoir pressure and equal to or greater than the max... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162001 | Shower faucet having a second rotating element for pre-setting water temperature A mixing valve has a first rotating element connected to a valve stem for use as a valve handle, and a second rotating element for pre-setting the valve handle at a desired water temperature position. After pre-setting, user can turn the valve handle directly to the... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8156956 | Refrigeration condensate line connectors An assembly mounts between the drain pan that collects condensate water from an air conditioner and the drain line. It includes a housing with a first end connected to the pan. A second end connects to the drain line. A shut off valve shuts off the passage to the pa... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156965 | Modular arrangement with modules, which are added in a series direction and are formed at least partially as valve modules A modular arrangement is proposed with modules (10-25) added in a row direction, these being constructed at least partially as valve modules (16-21, 23, 24), wherein one module is constructed as a control module (10) and is connect... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156961 | Assembly including a pressurized gas storage tank and a control device for filling the tank with gas and/or extracting gas therefrom The invention relates to an assembly including a pressurized gas storage tank and a control device for filling the tank with gas and/or extracting gas therefrom. The aforementioned tank includes: a hole which communicates with the interior of the tank, a filling and... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8151817 | Apparatus for isolating elbow fittings An apparatus for isolating elbow fittings includes a fluid containing elbow housing with cooperating components. The elbow housing has a first opening for a first branch of an elbow, a second opening for a second branch of an elbow and a tool insertion opening in ax... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151816 | Method and device for removing pollution from a confined environment The subject of the present invention is a method for removing pollution from a confined environment containing an interior space bounded by a wall, involving the following steps: the confined environment which has a leak is placed in a sealed chamber having for exam... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151815 | Solenoid valve control apparatus A solenoid valve control apparatus has a solenoid valve having first and second solenoid valves that output first and second solenoid pressures respectively, a pressure regulation valve that works with the first and second solenoid pressures being working signal pre... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146618 | Ball non-return valve In the valve according to the invention the supporting blind (6) of the deflected channel (5) is terminated at its free ends with the oblique surfaces (10), and the guiding rail (7) of the ball (4) is terminated with the supporting... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8141578 | Gas bottle valve stem protective sleeve A protective sleeve for gas bottle valve stems is provided comprised of an elongated tubular body configured to fit on a valve stem. A projection extends from an interior surface of the protective sleeve and is adapted to lockingly engage with an orifice in an oppos... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141571 | Supplemental medical gas system A supplemental medical gas system and method utilizes a wheeled handcart, a reel disposed thereon having a length of the hose disposed thereon and extendable therefrom. Couplings are provided and disposed on opposite end of the hose for establishing connection with ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141587 | Duckbill type check valve with curved and resiliently biased closing seal A check valve is provided comprising a conduit for conveying a fluid, the conduit having an inlet and an outlet, the conduit having a first region adjacent the outlet (13) comprising a flexible wall, two opposing sides of the flexible wall converging towards ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141584 | Water collection, storage, and distribution system A water collection, storage, and distribution system includes one or more individual water storage tanks. Each water storage tank has its own microprocessor that controls the operation of the storage tank so that each storage tank can operate either as a stand-alone... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8132590 | Valve assembly with at least one transverse channel in a valve housing A valve assembly with at least one transverse channel in a substantially tubular valve housing, the assembly including a valve closing member that is positioned in the valve housing and that co-operates with a valve seat situated on a hollow cylindrical valve seat b... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132780 | Subsea coupling A subsea female coupler has a body defining a socket for the reception of a probe of a male coupler. The socket includes an annular shoulder and, outwardly of the shoulder, a part-conical seat which tapers towards the interior of the socket. An annular seal is dispo... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132587 | Apparatus and method for introducing air into a hydropneumatic reservoir Apparatus for introducing air (3) into a hydropneumatic reservoir (1) connected to pipework (2) comprising a sensor (6) of the pressure in the reservoir, a valve (9) controlled by a signal from the sensor and opening into the open ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127794 | Dispenser arrangement for fluidic dispensing control in microfluidic system A dispenser arrangement for fluidic dispensing control into a microfluidic component comprising an enclosed fluid holding area having a base portion and a top portion and a valve adapted to be movable between an open position and a closed position and positioned at ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127782 | Multi-mode hands free automatic faucet A hands-free faucet comprises a proximity sensor, a logical control, a handle, a spout, and a touch control operably coupled to at least one of the spout and the handle. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127788 | Parts assembly having sacrificial deformation portion A parts assembly includes a housing including a first part assembly hole on which a first apparatus component is assembled, the first apparatus component being fixed to the housing by a caulking for forming a caulking portion by a deformation of a bearing surface of... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127784 | Filter draining device Disclosed herein is a device for draining a screw-on fluid filter which comprises a hollow body member movably engaged with a puncturing member. The hollow body member is dimensioned and arranged to at least partially engage a threaded attachment portion of the scre... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122901 | System and method for microfluidic flow control A system and method for controlling fluid flow within a microchannel includes a fluid circuit comprising a fluid outlet well and one or more fluid inlet wells, all in communication with a microchannel. A negative pressure differential is applied to the outlet well a... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122902 | Apparatus and method for unclogging a pipe An apparatus and method for unclogging an obstructed conduit such as a wastewater pipe. The apparatus comprises at least one tube disposed in the drain pipe; and a fluid supply pipe for providing fluid from a fluid source, the supply pipe connected to the at least o... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122906 | Pressure driven apparatus for sequential control of a cementing head A pressure-driven apparatus sequential controls a multiphase operation, e.g., of a cementing head. A transmission arm including a pawl is supported on a cam shaft connected to a pawl cylinder having a built-in return force, directional control valves with a spring r... | 02/28/2012 |
