Fluid handling inventions 05/06

20060107998 - Dry polymer hydration apparatus and methods of use: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for preparing wellbore viscous treatment gels from dry polymer and water. The apparatus includes an eductor which slurries dry polymer with water, at least two input tubes, wherein one input tube is connected with the eductor, and another to a water source. The apparatus also...

20060107999 - Device for blocking the water outlet of a light liquid separator: The aim of the invention is to block the water outflow from a light liquid separator comprising an outflow ascending pipe (1) with a lower inlet (3), and a horizontal output pipe (2). To this end, a blocking element (4) displaced by a float (9) is provided. The float (9)...

20060108000 - Fuel cut off valve: The fuel cut off valve comprises a casing, a float that rises and falls with increases and decreases in the buoyant force depending on the fuel liquid level within a valve chamber, and a valve mechanism that opens and closes a connecting passage through the rising or falling of the...

20060108001 - Mobile draining station for motor vehicles: A mobile draining station for motor vehicles is disclosed, comprising a container (1) whose side wall and upper wall can be lifted up and in which carrier arms (6) for receiving a vehicle are arranged in a stationary manner; pivoting arms (13) for removal devices pivotably connected to the rear...

20060108002 - Fire hydrant with second valve: Fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when...

20060108003 - Fluid flow and leak detection system: A fluid leakage monitoring method and system comprising an electronic control, a sensor to monitor fluid inflow to a point of use, a sensor to monitor fluid outflow from a point of use, and a shut off valve. Uneven and asymmetrical fluid usage is monitored by a point of use...

20060108004 - Pressure-regulating valve, functional liquid supplying apparatus, imaging apparatus, method of manufacturing electo-optic device, electro-optic device, and electronic apparatus: In a pressure-regulating valve which supplies a functional liquid from a functional liquid tank to a functional liquid droplet ejection head, using, as a reference regulating pressure, atmospheric pressure which a diaphragm receives, a valve-disc energizing spring, which energizes a valve disc for opening and closing a communication passage communicating...

20060108006 - Fuel pressure regulator valve assembly: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing valve seat wear within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve assembly and valve biasing member. The...

20060108005 - Pressure regulator valve biasing member with reticulated concentric rings: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing noise generation within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve biasing member through a fuel chamber. The...

20060108007 - Pressure regulator with ceramic valve element: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having a fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve biasing member through a fuel chamber and lower valve element...

20060108008 - Flow component for medical infusion / transfusion lines: A flow component for medical infusion/transfusion lines comprises a main duct and a lateral tubular connection containing a one-way valve, in an area corresponding to which the main duct has an axial section with a wall having a convergent-divergent profile....

20060108009 - Fitting: A pipe coupling is provided that facilitates an operation of opening or closing a ball valve and suppresses damage to a cylindrical seal member by the ball valve when rotated, thereby enabling an improvement in durability. A socket fluid passage (4) in a socket (1) is opened or closed with...

20060108010 - Simple diverter valve for a roman tub with replaceable cartridge including at least two checks: A diverter valve comprising a housing and a diverting stem cartridge, said housing having a top and a bottom and a stem cartridge receiving chamber extending from proximate the top to proximate the bottom of said housing, said housing having an inlet port proximate the bottom thereof and a plurality...

20060108011 - Rotary fluid flow valve: A rotary valve having inner and outer sleeves includes multiple ports configured to provide pressure and vacuum pulses when the sleeves are rotated with respect to each other. A source of pressure and vacuum is connected to the rotary valve, and the inner sleeve is rotated to generate pressure and...

20060108012 - Microfluidic device and methods for construction and application: A microfluidic device comprises first and second inlet passages (13) for respective immiscible fluids, these inlet passages merging into a third passage (8) along which the two fluids flow under parallel laminar flow conditions, the third passage being formed with a constriction or other discontinuity (9) causing the two fluids...

20060108013 - Condensate trap: A steam trap (1) is provided comprising a chamber (8) having a substantially cylindrical sidewall, an inlet 20 provided towards the upper end of the sidewall, and an escape aperture (16) provided at its base. The inlet (20) introduces the fluid into the chamber (8) in a manner to promote...

20060102231 - Dispenser carrier assembly: A carrier assembly or cart which affords a portable source of water to allow the dispensing of cleaning chemicals over a large area. The cart also includes compartments for the placement of dispensing devices as well as the attachment for cleaning devices such as brooms, a mop bucket and a...

20060102232 - Anti-icing actuator assembly for pneumatic valve: An actuator assembly for use in conjunction with a pneumatic valve assembly of the type which includes an airway having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve disposed within the airway and configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position, comprises a first actuator...

20060102233 - Check valve: A top entry check valve including a valve body with an access port. A compressible hanger body engages a portion of the valve body and is positioned in alignment with the access port of the valve body. A clapper is connected to the hanger body so that the clapper is...

20060102234 - Device for creating a pulsating flow of gas or fluid: A flow control device that creates a pulsating flow includes a body with a flow passage defined therethrough. The device further includes a flow interruption element having a flow interrupting position and an open position and a biasing element that biases the flow interruption element into the flow interrupting position....

20060102235 - Integratable sanitary part: An interchangeable sanitary part in the form of a check valve including an outer housing (3) which can be inserted into a fluid line and has at least one peripheral seal (20, 21) on its outer circumference, which seals the outer housing (3) and the fluid line against each other....

20060102236 - Integrated pressure regulator and pressure gauge: An integrated pressure regulator and pressure gauge employs a pressure gauge in a biasing assembly, e.g. integrated into a knob. The integrated pressure regulator and pressure gauge includes an adapter body; a plunger which forms a seal to retain a regulated pressure and includes a bleed off passageway, a tap...

20060102237 - Vacuum interface between a mini-environment pod and a piece of equipment: In apparatus of the invention, a transport pod (1) can be coupled to an article-passing opening (11) of process equipment (9) in leaktight manner with sealing being provided by an interposed interface peripheral gasket (16). The pod door (4) can be secured selectively to the interface door (12) so that...

20060102238 - Dual path hydraulic coupling: A female hydraulic coupling member is disclosed which comprises a first flow port; a second flow port; a third flow port in fluid communication with both the first flow port and the second flow port; a first poppet valve for opening and closing the first flow port; and a second...

20060102239 - Fluid flow control device: A flow controller adapted to control a flow of fluid within the flow controller, the flow controller having a flow path adapted to convey said fluid, wherein the cross-sectional area of the flow path varies along the flow path and wherein in at least a portion of its length the...

20060102240 - Sealing elements for compressor valves: In sealing elements (3, 3′, 3″) made of synthetic material (14) having embedded fiber reinforcement (11), as it has been used for some time for automatic compressor valves, the fiber reinforcement (11) consists of at least one piece of an essentially flat, non-woven fiber fabric (12), which has, at least...

20060096636 - Enhanced exhaust flow control feature: A valve for use in a pneumatic fluid system, such as an air brake system, is disclosed. The valve provides for fast release of pneumatic fluid from the delivery cavity through the exhaust port upon cessation of flow from the pneumatic fluid reservoir through the supply cavity. The valve includes...

20060096637 - Bistable membrane valve: A single valve that includes an openwork semi-rigid membrane having two stable positions and a seat. The single valve is actuated by a pressure differential between the inside and the outside of the semi-rigid membrane. In a first position, the single valve prevents fluid circulation and, in a second position,...

20060096638 - Chemical delivery system for condensate drain tray of an air conditioner: A chemical delivery system for an air conditioner includes an elongated reservoir body having an open upper end, a closed lower end and having a central cavity; a tubular connector having a first end connected perpendicularly to the reservoir body, and connection means at a second end for connecting to...

20060096639 - Condensate drain tray connector: A condensate drain tray connector includes a connector body including an elongated hollow tube having an open upper end and an opposing open lower end, and an inlet tubular connector connected perpendicularly to the hollow tube; a top cap removably connected to the upper end of the hollow tube; and...

20060096640 - Automatically flushing water regulator for animal watering systems: A water pressure regulator for a watering system of an animal house is provided with a water inlet member comprising a watering path and a flush path. The watering path is operably engaged by the regulating valve. The inlet member is manually movable relative to the housing, to position the...

20060096642 - Opening and closing valve: A switching valve assembly 32 for use in a mixing faucet is disclosed. The switching valve assembly comprises a switching valve assembly 32 for use in a mixing faucet, which comprises a manual operation member 36 adapted to be moved in response to a pressing operation by a user, a...

20060096641 - Pipe coupling: A pipe coupling flange (16) comprising a central bore and having first and second ports for receiving valves and a plurality of channels, wherein a take-off channel links the first port with the central bore, a feed channel links the first port directly or indirectly with the second port; and...

20060096643 - Seal assembly for a fluid pressure control device: A seal assembly for a fluid pressure control device includes a guide element having a sealing surface and a first guide surface. A throttling element assembly includes a throttling element positionable within a fluid flow path, the assembly defining a mating surface adapted to seal with the guide element sealing...

20060096644 - High bandwidth rotary servo valves: A valve includes a rotating, substantially pressure-balanced spool that selectively aligns openings within the spool with openings within a sleeve to selectively connect ports of a manifold for gas or liquid routing. A valve may also include a stem, a needle coupled to the stem. a seat configured to receive...

20060096645 - System for direct electrically operated hydraulic control valve: A hydraulic directional control valve assembly adapted for use subsea without a pilot valve stage and its methods of use are disclosed. The hydraulic directional control valve assembly comprises a pulse operated hydraulic directional control valve, a separate fail safe mechanism to bring the valve to a predetermined position and...

20060096646 - Annular port construction for valve applications: A body element for a spool valve is provided that includes a body having an inner surface that defines an internal valving chamber having a longitudinal axis, and at least one transverse surface to the longitudinal axis. The transverse surface has at least one port comprising an annular flow passage,...

20060096647 - Suction valve for a small hermetic compressor: A suction valve for a small hermetic compressor of the type presenting a compression cylinder (1), which has an end closed by a valve plate (2) having a discharge orifice (3) and a suction orifice (4), said valve comprising a flexible vane (10) which is shaped in a way to...

20060096648 - Fluid diversion device: A flapper valve assembly for influencing the flow of a fluid into one of two distinguishable flow paths, comprising: (a) a substantially “Y” shaped fluid conduit having an inlet flow portion, an exiting flow portion, and a divergent flow portion with the divergent flow portion intersecting the inlet flow portion...

20060096649 - Distributor module for valve clusters and a valve cluster: In the case of a distributor module for valve clusters, which possess a principal valve supplied with pressure medium by way of a supply duct and at least one pilot control valve, serving for controlling same and supplied by way of at least one pilot control supply duct with pilot...

20060090792 - Multiaxial vibration valve: The multiaxial vibration valve of the invention is a stand alone device that operates in any axial plane to regulate the flow of a fluid when the invention is vibrated by an outside source, wherein the multiaxial vibration valve comprises a flow chamber (21) with an inlet port (22) and...

20060090793 - Drain-water recycling: Systems and methods for recycling drain water, which exists substantially at atmospheric pressure, are presented. The systems and methods employ a venturi restriction, inserted into a water line, for creating a low-pressure zone in the water line, and feeding the drain water to the water line at the location of...

20060090794 - Water shut-off valve with integrated coupling for attaching cover plate: A fluid control valve adapted to be positioned behind a wall or other surface having an access opening for gaining access to the valve, wherein a cover plate is secured against the surface in covering relationship to the access opening to conceal the opening and the valve. A mounting bracket...