Fluid handling inventions 06/06

20060137742 - Pyrotechnic relief valve: A relief valve and related systems and methods are disclosed for use in fluid distribution lines. The relief valve comprises a body defining a cavity and comprising at least first and second openings in fluid communication with the cavity. A connector piece is connected to the body at the first...

20060137743 - Gas-regulating unit for regulating a gas pressure in a gas-tight tank: A gas-regulating unit for regulating an internal gas pressure in a gas-tight liquid-storage tank is mounted on the gas-tight tank in which stored liquid is sealed from outside atmosphere by covering a top surface of the stored liquid with an isolating-gas. The gas-regulating unit includes a main gas-exhausting unit and...

20060137744 - Valve assembly having rigid seating surfaces: A valve assembly including a valve body having a bore and a port extending to the bore, an orifice member received in the bore and having an end wall and a side wall, and wherein the end wall defines an orifice providing fluid communication with the port of the body....

20060137745 - Gas pressure regulator: A gas pressure regulator of the kind in which a valve member is spring biased to the valve-open position and is moved to the valve-closed position when upstream pressure at an outlet overcomes the spring is arranged such that gas pressure at an inlet end of the valve member 12...

20060137746 - Pressure regulation apparatus: An object of the present invention is to obtain a pressure regulation apparatus in a return-less fuel supply system, which can prevent fuel leakage into an engine when the air tightness of an injector valve decreases. A valve is provided on a diaphragm which is urged toward an inlet portion....

20060137747 - Angled dual check valve: Poppet valve installation or removal is simplified through the use of a unitary poppet assembly that may be accurately placed into a valve body through an access opening and wherein the poppet is slidably mounted in a stem in an insert while being permanently affixed thereto by the interference fit...

20060137749 - Electrostatically actuated gas valve: A gas valve body with a first flow chamber and, a second flow chamber including and a main valve positioned in line and between the first flow chamber and the second flow chamber. The main valve can be opened by creating a pressure differential across the main valve. An electrostatically...

20060137748 - Expansion valve block with co-ordinated high-and low-pressure circuit control means: The invention relates to an expansion valve block which is equipped with coordinated means (8) for isolating the high-pressure circuit (3) and the low-pressure circuit (4) such that, when the gas delivery inlet is opened and closed, the two circuits are automatically controlled using the sequence that best guarantees the...

20060137750 - Articulated mast for movable concrete pumps: A mobile concrete pump comprising at least five mast arms (1 to 7) which are pivotable relative to each other about horizontal rotation axes (B to G). The first respective mast arm is hinged to a mast block (22) so as to be pivotable about a horizontal rotation axis (A),...

20060137752 - Control device for controlling the movements in a multi-way valve for driving a cylinder-piston assembly: A control device for controlling the movements in a multi-way valve for driving a cylinder-piston assembly provides that with the control stem (5) of a multi-way valve, which can be actuated by a vehicle driver, is coupled a control stem (105) of an auxiliary device, that the stem (105) is...

20060137751 - Hydraulic distributor with torque slits: The invention relates to a hydraulic distributor comprising a casing, a pressurised fluid inlet, a fluid return port, at least two working ports, a slide which is housed in the casing, a passage which is provided in the casing in order to connect the inlet with the working ports, adjustment...

20060130896 - High reliability gas mixture back-up system: A high reliability gas mixture backup system and method using same are disclosed herein comprising a high pressure gas mixture storage system and a cryogenic liquid blending gas mixture generation system. In one embodiment the high pressure gas mixture storage system provides instantaneous delivery of a precise gas mixture for...

20060130897 - Adhesive mix monitor: A system for measuring a mixture ratio associated with a two-part fluid, at least one of the two parts including conductive particles. The system includes a pair of electrodes, a circuit, and an output. The electrodes are disposed on opposite sides of the two-part fluid and sense the dielectric strength...

20060130898 - Domestic water distribution system: In a water distribution system having a number of first water pipes and second water pipes connected to the first water pipes by connections in which the second water pipe is connected to the side of the first water pipe, a method of preventing the build-up of sludge in the...

20060130899 - Universal fluid valve body: Universal fluid valve body apparatus and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example fluid control valve body includes opposing first and second openings and opposing third and fourth openings. Each of the third and fourth openings is disposed at a respective angle to at least one of the first and...

20060130900 - Outdoor hydrant-type water faucet: An improved outdoor hydrant-type water faucet comprised of a water control connector at the top section of a hydrant-type standpipe equipped with a water control connector adjustment fixture and a downwardly extending coupling rod at the bottom section of the hydrant-type standpipe, and a water input valve that opens and...

20060130901 - Relief valve: A valve for the fuel system of a turbine engine works to relieve high pressure transients in the liquid fuel side of the turbine engine arising from the elevated ambient temperatures of operation of the turbine on gaseous fuel. The valve also prevents significant pressure losses during turbine start-up and...

20060130902 - Pulsation causing valve for a plural piston pump: A valve for causing pulsatile flow in a multi-piston plunger pump includes a valve poppet, a valve seat, and a spring biasing the valve poppet against the valve seat; and a mechanism holding the valve poppet in an open position, thereby producing pulsatile flow from the pump. The mechanism includes...

20060130903 - Check valve: Disclosed is a new and improved check valve for use in applications such as spray drying, for example. The check valve assembly includes a valve member or piston mounted for movement within an axial bore defined within the valve body. The piston controls the flow of fluid through the valve...

20060130904 - Fluid ejection device with inner and outer arms: A microelectromechanical fluid ejection device, comprising a mechanical actuator (28), an outer arm portion (31) and an inner arm portion (32), the actuator (28) being displaceable upon receipt of an electrical current in the inner arm portion (32), the outer arm portion (31) electrically isolated from the inner arm portion...

20060130905 - Adsorbent fractionator directional flow control valve assembly apparatus and method: An adsorbent fractionator directional flow control valve assembly includes two inlet valves, two exhaust valves, and a valve body. The valve assembly controls the directional flow of an influent gas mixture into one of two vertical desiccant tanks of an adsorbent fractionator, or desiccant dryer, and an effluent gas flowing...

20060130906 - Gas control valve: The present invention provides gas control valve including a valve body having a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and a gas passage between the inlet and outlet, and including a valve control element for controlling the flow of gas between the inlet and the outlet. The valve control element includes...

20060130907 - Spout assembly for an electronic faucet: An electronic faucet includes a spout assembly having a sensor configured to control the flow of water therethrough in response to the position of a spray head. Methods and apparatus for providing strain relief for electrical cables used in systems configured to provide fluid and, in particular, to methods and...

20060130908 - Valve body assembly with electronic switching: A valve body assembly including a valve member coupled to a handle for adjusting the position of the valve member. The valve assembly includes a sensor for detecting the position of the valve member to determine whether the handle is in an OFF position and/or an ON position....

20060130909 - Pipe connector for cryogenic use: A connector for piping destined to the transfer of fluid at very low temperature, in particular liquefied natural gas is described. The coupling comprises a first and a second length of piping (8, 9) that are provided with respective closing valves (20, 27) and destined to be fastened, respectively, to...

20060130910 - Quick coupling: In order to create a quick coupling for connecting at least two pressurised lines to a first coupling part that is connectable to a second coupling part so as to be pressure-proof, which quick coupling in a simple manner makes possible easy coupling while avoiding the mentioned disadvantages in all...

20060130911 - Fluid control valve device: Certain embodiments of a fluid control valve include one or more ceramic components that operate substantially free of tensile stress concentrations along the control surfaces. In some embodiments, a fluid control valve includes a ceramic plug having a set of longitudinal grooves milled in the cylindrical surface of the plug...

20060130912 - Three-way valve for liquids with abutting shutters: A three-way valve for the passage of liquids has an inlet, an outlet and a drain. An inlet opening connects the inlet to the outlet, whereas a drain opening connects the outlet to the drain. The inlet and drain openings can be alternatively closed by two shutters, rigidly connected to...

20060130913 - Non-contact shuttle valve for flow diversion in high pressure systems: A valve for redirecting flow in a supercritical fluid or other high pressure processing system is disclosed. In high pressure supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) equipment for semiconductor wafer processing, a major hurtle in providing clean equipment and clean wafers. A clean flow diverting valve is provided having no grease or...

20060130914 - Position feedback pilot valve actuator for a spool control valve: A spool type control valve is operated by an electrically driven pilot valve. A pilot piston is attached to the control spool. As an electrical actuator moves the pilot spool, a greater pressure is applied to one side of the pilot piston than the other side, which causes movement of...

20060130915 - Manual valve of automatic transmission: The present invention relates to a manual valve of an automatic transmission, having a groove formed at an exterior surface thereof so as to reduce shock and to improve shift feel by allowing oil to flow through the groove when releasing hydraulic pressure. An exemplary manual valve of an automatic...

20060130916 - Single-lever mixing valve with stirrup-shaped handle: e

20060130917 - Umbrella valve and assembly: An umbrella valve includes an umbrella-valve body having a stem, a flexible umbrella, and a flange. The umbrella and the flange are each attached to, and extend radially outward from, the stem. The flange has at least one fluid passage. The umbrella valve can be placed in a valve housing...

20060130918 - No water waste valve: A combination of 3 ball valves which empty the hot water line of cold water, that line being the line which is from the hot water heater source to a desired faucet. A faucet being any location where hot water is desired without wasting water that is cold in the...

20060124169 - Gas supply unit, substrate processing apparatus, and supply gas setting method: A gas supply unit, for supplying a gas into a processing chamber in which a substrate is processed, includes a plurality of gas supply sources, a mixing line for mixing a plurality of gases supplied from the gas supply sources to make a gaseous mixture, a multiplicity of branch lines...

20060124170 - Compressor: The invention relates to a compressor, particularly for air conditioners in motor vehicles, comprising a safety device for limiting high pressure, whereby the safety device is hermetically sealed until first responding, after which it slowly reduces the system pressure....

20060124171 - Secure wireless leak detection system: A method utilizing a wireless leak detection and prevention system, used for preventing property damage and personal injury caused by liquid or gas leak. The system comprised of a wireless, battery operated apparatus having sensor(s) incorporated with an RF transmitter, used for detecting liquid or gas leaks, and transmits signal(s)...

20060124172 - Fresh water intake monitoring system and method: A system and method for continuously monitoring the intake of a fresh water system to detect pathogens, chemicals, and other biological contaminants. The apparatus consists of a number of monitoring and containment facilities which are inserted into a fresh water intake pipe at various locations. The monitoring and containment facilities...

20060124173 - Mass flow controller: A mass flow controller includes a leak preventor mechanism having grooves disposed on a valve seat within the gas supply line and/or a particle trap disposed between a control valve and the discharge part configured to prevent particles from being introduced into the control valve in case of backpressure. The...

20060124174 - Valve assembly: A valve assembly includes a body having a bore and a valve received within the bore for movement between an open position and a closed position. First and second sealing members are secured for movement with the valve and are positioned between the valve and the body such that an...

20060124175 - Reverse flow preventing device and electronic apparatus: A reverse flow preventing device arranged in a flow path of fluid formed by a fan and an electronic apparatus equipped with the same. The reverse flow preventing device has a frame, a plurality of support shafts arranged about the center of the frame and mounted on the frame, and...

20060124176 - Valve apparatus: A valve apparatus that has a longitudinal axis therethrough comprises a valve seat member, a valve closure member, a fluid flow path, and a screening member. The valve seat member comprises a hollow bore and a first frustoconical contact surface. The valve closure member comprises a body and a second...

20060124177 - Rotary distribution apparatus: A rotary distribution apparatus includes a fixed inner distribution member (12) with inner conduit zone; a rotatable distribution member (16) rotatable about the fixed inner distribution member; a plurality of fluid distribution chambers (18) located between the fixed inner distribution member and the rotatable outer distribution member; each fluid distribution...

20060124178 - Connecting conduits to components of fluid handling devices: A component of a fluid handling system has a wall that separates an interior of the component from an exterior of the component. A channel passes completely through the wall for receiving a conduit therein. A trough is formed on an exterior of the component. A sidewall of the trough...

20060124179 - Raw solution feeding system for vaporizer and method of cleaning the raw solution feeding system: A monoblock valve that enables performing cleaning of not only the interior thereof but also raw solution feeding lines easily within a short period of time is provided. A monoblock valve that minimizes the residue of by-products or reaction products is provided. Not only the retention zone provided in the...

20060124181 - Water control structure for the spout of faucets: A water control structure for the spout of faucets and particularly to a faucet control structure installed on the spout to supply cold and hot water simultaneously. It includes a water control valve assembly fastened to the spout of a faucet. The water control valve assembly has a coupling member...

20060124180 - Valve for liquid separation: The invention concerns a valve (20) for liquid separation, especially for analytical or preparative liquid chromatography, with a valve body (21) that has an inlet (31) and at least two outlets (32, 33) connected to it for a flow of liquid. In the valve body (21), there is a sealing...

20060124182 - Angled fluid control valve seal: Apparatus and methods of the invention include fluid control valves and valve assemblies thereof comprising an inlet port; a pressure control outlet port; an exhaust port; and an angled seal. Seals of the invention are advantageously angled between the pressure control outlet port and the exhaust port external to body...

20060124183 - Water-flow guide device of faucet: A water-flow guide device of faucet, which comprises a hollow space, a water outlet mounted with a positioning ring having a hole; one end thereof is riveted with a threaded connector, and then is inserted into the other end of the faucet; the other end of the water-supply pipe is...

20060124184 - Microfluidic system with high aspect ratio: The invention relates to the technical field of microfluidic channel structures. The invention discloses a microfluidic channel system with a high aspect ratio as well as a process for producing the microfluidic system. The process according to the invention enables the production of channel structures with aspect ratios of any...

20060124185 - Switching valve: The object of the present invention is to provide a switching valve capable of increasing the opening stroke of a valve operated by a differential pressure while saving space, thereby reducing pressure loss. A first valve is disposed between an inlet port and a first outlet port. A pilot valve...

20060112989 - Fluid control system: A fluid flow control device for controlling the flow of fluid within a pipe system is provided and includes a flow actuation device, wherein the flow actuation device is disposed within the flow path of the pipe system and wherein the flow actuation device is configurable between an open configuration...

20060112990 - Liquid dispensing device and method: A liquid dispensing device for use with a container for holding a liquid under pressure, the dispensing device including a cap portion for sealingly connecting the dispensing device to the container, a conduit for permitting outflow of liquid under pressure from the container, and a holder for a pressure valve...

20060112991 - Thermal relief vent and method of manufacturing the same: An improved thermal relief vent for a fuel tank, and a method of manufacturing the same, includes a thermal relief ring that is used to create a mechanical seal within the vent. The thermal relief ring, at room temperature, is crimped in place by use of the vent cap itself....

20060112992 - Valve assembly with overfill protection device and capacitive liquid level gauge: A valve assembly, such as a tap for a liquefied gas cylinder, includes an overfill protection device and a liquid level gauge having an electrode assembly comprising a pair of lamellar electrodes mounted closely adjacent a housing member of the overfill protection device and deflectable into close proximity with a...

20060112993 - Combination valve: Improvement in a combination valve including check valve and pressure relief valve portions for regulating fluid flow pressure and direction in a hydraulic circuit, wherein a valve seat includes, in addition to a central aperture, a plurality of peripherally-spaced axial cross-port orifice holes, of same or differing diameter and a...

20060112994 - Fire-fighting monitor with remote control: A pressure reducing valve for coupling to a pressurized water supply line includes a valve body with an inlet for coupling to the pressurized water supply line, an outlet, a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve seat in the passage at or adjacent the inlet....

20060112995 - Check valve for pump of electronically controlled brake system: A check valve for a pump of an electronically controlled brake system includes a valve body provided with a fluid path, a spring seat placed in an outlet of the fluid path of the valve body, a valve rod fitted at a lower end thereof into an inlet of the...