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Fluid handling April category listing, related patent applications 04/06

20060086387 - Continuous chemical feeder and method of use thereof: A method of providing a continuous, sequential, and cyclic, if desired, liquid feed to a processor from a plurality of containers, which comprises feeding the liquid from a first of the containers through a first conduit to a reservoir having a float valve, to keep the level of the liquid...

20060086388 - Venting device for degassing a flow of liquid in a closed system: An apparatus for removing gas from a flow of liquid includes a shell having an inner cavity for carrying the flow of liquid. A venting device includes an inlet in fluid communication with the cavity of the shell, an outlet in fluid communication with ambient air, and a chamber interconnecting...

20060086389 - Solenoid actuated control for fuel distribution in a dual fuel tank vehicle: A vehicle chassis with at least two fuel tanks with an engine engaged to the chassis structural member. Each of the fuel tanks has fuel level detector or sender. The level senders are engaged to an electronic controller. Each of the tanks has fuel draw line from it. The system...

20060086390 - Fluid fill hook up assembly for a recreational vehicle: A plumbing apparatus includes a housing having first and second opposite ends and defining an interior volume therebetween and an inlet fitting connected to the housing and connectable to a fluid source external to the housing. In one embodiment, the plumbing apparatus may also include an outlet fitting connected to...

20060086391 - Pressure regulator with single strut regulator seat: A fluid pressure regulator comprising a tubular housing having a fluid inlet at one end thereof and a fluid outlet at an opposite end and a fluid passage therebetween; a tubular plunger mounted for reciprocal movement in the fluid passage, the plunger having a flow control end and a piston...

20060086392 - Butterfly valve apparatus and manufacturing method of the same: A butterfly valve apparatus includes a valve body, valve discs, valve shafts, and a connecting member. The valve body has valve passages. Valve discs are respectively arranged in the valve passages. Valve shafts are supported by the valve body such that the valve shafts are aligned substantially in the axial...

20060086393 - Flow-control valve assembly: A first expression of a flow-control valve assembly includes a valve body and a resilient flow control positioned in the valve body. The valve body has a valve seat including a radially-inner valve seat portion, a radially-outer valve seat portion and a bypass-flow-channel exit located between the two seat portions....

20060086394 - Self-closing rotary valve: A water dispenser assembly includes valve cartridges for controlling the flow of cold water from the cold-water inlet and the spout. Each valve cartridge includes a rotatable stem extending from a body. The water dispenser assembly includes a self-closing feature that provides for the automatic shut-off of flow of hot...

20060086395 - Electromagnetic pilot type directional control valve: To obtain a directional control valve superior in workability and maintenanceability by mounting a pilot valve, a printed circuit board and the like on a top surface of a main valve section efficiently so that easy disassembly and assembly are achieved. A valve adapter is mounted on a top surface...

20060086396 - Electromagnetic hydraulic control valve: In an electromagnetic hydraulic control valve for driving a spool type valve by means of an electromagnetic actuator, the electromagnetic actuator has a plunger and a core stator which slide on each other. Therefore their magnetic efficiency along their radial directions gets better and magnetic radial force generated at the...

20060086397 - Insertion part for inserting into a gas or liquid line: An insertion part is provided in the form of a back-flow preventer and which can be inserted in a gas or liquid line. An insertion part is also provided that can be inserted into a gas or liquid line in the form of a flow regulator. The insertion parts are...

20060086398 - Three valve block assembly: A three valve block assembly is provided having three diaphragm valves, each of the valves having a diaphragm, a seat side, and a diaphragm side. In one embodiment, the diaphragm side of the first valve is juxtaposed to, and has flow communication with, the diaphragm side of the second valve...

20060081287 - Method and arrangement in the manufacture of coating: Coating is manufactured by mixing two or more components together in two or more mixing zones arranged in series and/or in parallel, of which at least some are pressurized....

20060081288 - Closed loop pressure control system and electrically operated pressure control valve with integral pressure sensor and method of making same: A solenoid operated valve has a pressure transducer sensing valve outlet pressure integrally formed in the valve body, such as by overmolding. Upon connection of the transducer and solenoid to an electronic controller, the controller generates a valve energization signal in response to a desired valve pressure output and the...

20060081289 - Vehicle mounted compressed air distribution system: A pressurized gas system controls a gas flow from one or more gas pressure storage vessels by means of an electronically controlled electro-mechanical shut-off valve located in close proximity to each of the vessels. The shut-off valves are electrically wired to actuation switches on the control panel. Pressure transducers mounted...

20060081290 - Heatable hydrogen pressure regulator: A compressed hydrogen tank system that includes a heatable hydrogen pressure regulator. Hydrogen is removed from the compressed tank through a suitable pipe where the pressure drop of the hydrogen is controlled by the pressure regulator. The high pressure side of the regulator is typically at a relatively low temperature...

20060081291 - Central vacuum cleaner wall valve, hose nipple, and cleaning system: Hose nipple has longitudinal axis, distal end, and aperture. Distal end closed and in line with axis for insertion into wall valve. Aperture opens out of line with axis. Nipple and valve alignment mechanisms align nipple and valve apertures for mating. Valve member slides in valve on insertion of nipple...

20060081292 - Quickly opening hinged check valve with pre-determined upstream pressure required to open: A check valve adapted to open only at a predetermined positive pressure, and to open fully and abruptly when said pressure is exerted....

20060081293 - Control valve for backwash prevention: Herein disclosed is a control valve that eliminates backpressure from contaminating the main pressurized substance that is flowing into the valve. The valve is of very simplified construction including no moving parts, is maintenance free, easy to install, and very cost effective. The valve is in the form of a...

20060081294 - Pressure regulator with integrated flow switch: A pressure regulating valve with an integrated flow switch to sense when full flow has been achieved through the regulator includes a valve housing, a control member, a movable setting member, a first electrical contact disposed on the movable setting member and a second electrical contact disposed on an inner...

20060081295 - Flow regulating valve: A valve assembly that includes a valve body defining a fluid passage. First and second ends of the fluid passage define first and second ports for fluid flow. A spring and piston are located in the fluid passage. The piston has a travel length extending between first and second positions...

20060081296 - Shut-off fitting: The invention relates to a shut-off fitting comprising a housing which is connected to an adjacent pipeline in a pressure tight manner, the diameter of said pipeline defining a tubular passage in the housing. Said fitting also comprises at least one closing body which can be displaced between an open...

20060081297 - Manifold-type solenoid valve with external port: To obtain a manifold-type solenoid valve with an external port having both functions of collective piping and independent piping. In a manifold-type solenoid valve including a main valve section having a spool in a valve hole to which respective switching flow paths for supply, output, and discharge are opened, and...

20060081298 - Solenoid valve: In a solenoid valve 10, an annular oil groove 66 is formed at a portion corresponding to a spring chamber 56 on the external surface of a sleeve 19, a drain passage 68 is formed to make an upper part of the annular oil groove 66 communicate with the outside...

20060081299 - Hydraulic control valve with regeneration function: The present invention A hydraulic control valve with a regeneration function, including a main body formed of a supply fluid passage to which pressurized fluid is supplied, at least one port, a tank fluid passage for discharging the pressurized fluid to an outside storage tank, and a first regeneration fluid...

20060076052 - Method for modifying a plastic body valve for use in a waste water system: A method is provided for retrofitting a conventional plastic valve to allow the valve to be utilized in a waste water system. The method includes strengthening the valve or valve housing using various methods....

20060076053 - Emergency gas and electricity shutoff apparatus and control system: A gas meter installation including gas supply plumbing and point of use plumbing will have a gas meter therebetween. A valve can be installed with the gas meter for shutting off the flow of gas to the point of use. This valve is preferably a gate valve mounted with the...

20060076054 - Liquid draining valve structure: A liquid draining valve structure installable on an air reserving apparatus such as a cylinder of an air compressor or a high-pressure air reservoir. The liquid draining valve includes a shaft sleeve lockable with a liquid outlet of the air reserving apparatus, a valve body connected with the shaft sleeve...

20060076055 - Gravity flow drain extension for a condensation drain line: A gravity flow drain extension is adapted for attachment to an exit opening of a condensation drain line. The drain extension includes an extension line for receiving and transporting water. The open connecting end of the extension line is attached to the exit opening of the condensation drain line, such...

20060076056 - Top mounted faucet assembly with air gap: A faucet assembly includes a base having first and second ends, a sidewall extending between the ends, a mounting bore extending from the first end, a permeate water spout port extending from the second end, and a valve assembly bore extending from the sidewall and connecting the mounting bore and...

20060076057 - Particle build-up prevention in flowing systems: A system serves to prevent or remove particle build-up in flowing systems, wherein a fluid flows in a conduit to a valve body. A mechanical shock is periodically generated in the valve body that is of a sufficient magnitude to disturb any particle attachment in the conduit or the valve...

20060076058 - Pressure-relief one-way valve applicable to a package containing a gas-releasing product, wherein there coexist a fluid medium and an air bubble, and a package including said valve: A one-way pressure-relief valve (4) applicable to a package (1) which contains a gas releasing product, said package (1) comprising walls defining a package structure for said product, one of such walls (2) bearing at least one orifice (3) for gases to be expelled, on which orifice the one-way valve...

20060076059 - Meter bar: Potential leakage points are avoided, mishandling or loss of loose, unattached parts minimized and installation in tight places facilitated by a meter bar of elongated cast metal structure having a central bar, an outlet conduit section and an inlet conduit section, both integral with the meter bar. The inlet and...

20060076060 - Method for flow rate control of clustering fluid and device for flow rate control of clustering fluid employed in the method: Disclosed is a method of controlling the flow rate of clustering fluid using a pressure type flow rate control device in which the flow rate Q of gas passing through an orifice is computed as K=KP1 (where K is a constant) with the gas being in a state where the...

20060076061 - Diaphragm valve with electronic pressure detection: A flush valve for a waste water system comprises a valve including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a main valve element adapted for movement to allow fluid flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet based on a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve...

20060076062 - Backflow preventer: A backflow assembly including a housing with a passage having at least one check valve positioned therein to permit fluid flow in one direction while preventing fluid flow in the reverse direction. The check valve includes a valve head connected to a stem having an outer surface. A hump extends...

20060076063 - Low power consumption latch circuit including a time delay for a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus: A fuel vapor pressure management apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a housing, a pressure operable device, and a printed circuit board. The pressure operable device moves between first and second configurations with respect to the housing. The printed circuit board is supported by the housing and includes a...

20060076064 - Valve assembly: A valve assembly, includes a first lumen; a second lumen providing fluid communication between a plurality of points in said first lumen; and a ball and spring assembly sealingly disposed in said first lumen between said plurality of points, wherein said spring exerts a force on said ball to seal...

20060076065 - Valve assembly: A valve assembly (10) comprises a valve stem (14) with a bore (15) and radial apertures (17), and a sleeve (18) closed atone end and slidable over the valve stem (14) to obstruct the apertures (17). At the end of the valve stem opposite the outlet end, the valve stem...

20060076066 - Fluid control valve: A fluid control valve is provided and includes a valve body, wherein the valve body includes a valve inlet and a valve outlet communicated via a body cavity, a filtering device, a selection drum, wherein the selection drum includes a drum main inlet, a drum main outlet, a drum reserve...

20060076067 - Fluid conrol valve: The invention provides a fluid control valve for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to and from a plurality of hydraulic motors. The valve conveniently includes selector valve for selectively energizing a flow divider/combiner spool that controls the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the...

20060076068 - Microfluidic pump and valve structures and fabrication methods: Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with...

20060076069 - One-way valve: A one-way valve, intended particularly for use in food packages The valve, which is intended to be fitted on a package, is arranged to open in response to an excess pressure inside and is recloseable. An adhesive sheet is arranged on top of an aperture formed in the packaging material....

20060070654 - Roll-up pool for a decontamination system: A roll-up pool combines a collection basin and an elevation grid system into one unit that can be set up for use in seconds. The roll-up pool includes a bottom portion and wall portions, as well as an upper surface. A set of elevation pieces are located between the upper...

20060070655 - Valve: A valve body comprises two inlet ports for receiving fluid at respective different pressures, an outlet port for delivering said fluid, a valve member mounted for limited movement within said body, and biasing means for biasing said valve member to move to one limit of its movement, said valve member...

20060070656 - Fuel tank vent system with variable-height fuel level shut-off port: An apparatus is provided for controlling discharge of fuel vapor from an interior region in a fuel tank and preventing unsatisfactory liquid fuel levels within the interior region of the fuel tank. The apparatus includes a buoyant fill-limit valve movable to open and close a vapor outlet opening....

20060070657 - Fire hydrant system: The present invention relates to a hydrant system that is projected over the ground while being buried in the underground. The hydrant system comprises a sluice valve (20) connected to a water-guide tube (10) within a manhole M, the sluice valve having a first openings/shutting shaft (21) disposed therein; a...

20060070658 - Drain water discharge structure for air conditioner: Disclosed is a drain water discharge structure for an air conditioning apparatus in which at least any one of an internal drain pipe (12) and an external drain pipe (14) is formed from an antibacterial metal pipe, thereby to inhibit the generation of slime in the external drain pipe (14)...

20060070659 - Method and apparatus for installation of a flow control valve for mounting a subterraneously positioned pipe: A method and valve assembly adapted for remote controlled mounting of the valve assembly on a subterraneously positioned pipe. The valve assembly is used to regulate flow of fluid through the pipe. The valve assembly includes a clamp having a base and jaw secured to the pipe. A stand tube...

20060070661 - Portable self-contained water supply and pressurized method of distributing water: This is a portable, pressurized washing system for use in various situations. It is designed to provide low power, medium to low pressure water at high volumes. Its initial application is for use in equestrian applications. The basic design allows for easy mounting inside a horse trailer, and will supply...

20060070660 - Waste evacuation system for a vehicle: A waste evacuation system for a vehicle having an extendible and retractable hose for transferring the waste has been described....

20060070662 - Valve cover: A valve cover having a valve cover body, preferably of two sections. These sections are placed on either side of a valve. When joined, the sections enclose the valve, but form line apertures around the lines leading to and from the valve. Once the sections are in place, a cap...

20060070663 - Safety valve assembly having set and reset mechanisms: A valve assembly includes an automatic excess flow shut-off mechanism for preventing excess flow between an inlet and an outlet of the assembly. The excess flow shut-off mechanism is adapted to automatically stop fluid flow through the valve assembly when the flow exceeds a specified flow rate. The excess flow...

20060070664 - Permeable gas assembly for gas delivery: A valve assembly for controlling gas delivery from a higher pressure fluid source to a lower pressure processing tool. The valve assembly includes a valve poppet movingly engageable with a valve seating member and a fluid permeable insert positioned between the valve poppet and the valve seating member that is...

20060070665 - Volumetric flow regulation valve: The invention starts with a volume flow control valve (36, 38) with a flow restrictor (48, 54) that can be displaced axially in a housing (40, 44), via which the volume flow can be diverted. It is proposed that the flow restrictor (48, 54) have a diverting body (54) and...

20060070666 - Steam valve: In a steam valve, a strainer is arranged between a valve body and a valve casing in which the valve body is accommodated, and a screen assembly is mounted on an outer peripheral portion of the strainer. The screen assembly includes a temporary screen unit and a permanent screen unit...

20060070667 - Anti-siphonable inlet check valve: An anti-siphon device for an inlet check valve includes a plurality of contoured ribs, which prevent a siphoning hose from entering a fuel tank interior through the inlet check valve. Moreover, the ribs permit liquid fuel to pass substantially unimpeded such that an adverse pressure change is not induced in...

20060070668 - Diverting device for bridge faucet with hand spray: A faucet assembly includes a diverter valve assembly mounted to an inlet of a cold-water pillar and is in fluid communication with a control valve disposed on a hot-water pillar. The diverter valve assembly selectively controls water flow through a spout and a hand spray. The faucet assembly includes a...

20060070669 - Device for selectively regulating the flow rate of a fluid: A device for regulating the flow rate of a fluid includes a housing containing a plurality of flow conduits fluidly connecting an inlet and an outlet, each of the flow conduits comprising a flow control tube (310, 312, 314) and a resiliently compressive occlusion tube (316, 318, 320), wherein the...

20060070670 - Multiple inlet single valve: The invention recirculates and/or recycles fluids normally lost down the drain during the time it takes for a desired temperature to be attained for usage of the hot fluids. A recirculating/recycling valve, through which hot fluids may flow, has an additional port fitted to the valve body, which by positioning...

20060070671 - Electrically operated switch-over valve: A bottom wall 11 of a valve chamber 13 of an electric switching valve 10 includes a laminated structure having a bottom cover 11 to which pipe fittings 14, 15, 16 are connected; a valve seat 19 on which the valve ports 19C, 19D are opened and which an end...

20060070672 - Control valve for an engine cooling circuit: A control valve (10) for a fluid circulation circuit comprises a body (12) which is equipped with a fluid inlet (18) and at least two fluid outlets (20, 22 and 24) and which delimits a cylindrical housing for an adjusting member (26) able to rotate about an axis of rotation...

20060070673 - Soft start device for compressed air systems: A soft start device for compressed air systems comprises a primary inlet at which compressed air at a primary pressure may be supplied, the primary inlet being connected with a secondary outlet able to be coupled with a load, by a valve circuit, at which compressed air is taken at...

20060070674 - Substrate with offset flow passage: Substrates for modular fluid flow systems that include a secondary flow aperture or passage that is offset from a process flow path. The secondary flow aperture or passage provides a second flow path to a flow control device to allow secondary functions, such as purging, to be performed by the...

20060070675 - Pressurized gas-water mixer: A pressurized gas-water mixer, utilized in a multifunctional oxygenated water machine, is disclosed. The pressurized gas-water mixer has a hollow main body which has an inlet for entering the water and the ozone gas and an outlet for flowing out a product. The water and the gas flow into the...