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Fluid handling August inventions list 08/06

20060191568 - Double-walled contained shear valve, particularly for fueling environments: A double-walled contained shear valve comprises of an inner housing forming a fuel flow path, and a containment housing surrounding the inner housing, either partially or wholly, to provide a secondary containment. An interstitial space is formed between the inner housing and the containment housing as a result, and may...

20060191569 - Double-walled contained shear valve, particularly for fueling environments: A double-walled contained shear valve comprises of an inner housing forming a fuel flow path, and a containment housing surrounding the inner housing, either partially or wholly, to provide a secondary containment. An interstitial space is formed between the inner housing and the containment housing as a result, and may...

20060191570 - Control of equivalent shear rate in acoustic wave sensors: An apparatus and a method for controlling the shear rate at which an acoustic wave device measures viscosity, by utilizing an automatic level control or an automatic gain control circuit to control power input to the sensor as a function of the sensor's output power. Further improvement is provided by...

20060191571 - Fluid concentration sensing arrangement: Fluid flow arrangements that include optical fluid concentration sensors are disclosed. One arrangement directs fluid flow toward or against a sensor window. One arrangement inhibits light from entering a region that is sensed by the sensor. One arrangement includes a plurality of sensors that monitor blended fluids....

20060191572 - Universal kinetic diverting spout post assembly: A universal kinetic diverting spout post assembly for mounting in a vertical orientation in a roman tub or deck installation is provided. The assembly includes a valve body containing a replaceable diverting cartridge into which hot and cold water are fed. The cartridge also includes a spring biased plunger assembly...

20060191573 - Sanitizable float valve: A sanitizable float valve body, a closing element located into the body and a float connected to a lever arm for controlling the closing element, said closing element being set into the valve chamber so that the allowance between the chamber and the closing element allows a part of the...

20060191574 - Hydraulic control system for automatic transmission: In a hydraulic control system for an automatic transmission, a valve element of an accumulator closes communication between a pressure switch circuit and a detection circuit when a hydraulic pressure applied to the detection circuit is lower than a predetermined hydraulic pressure, and opens communication between the pressure switch circuit...

20060191575 - Device for underpressure-activated dispensing of fluids: The present invention regards an underpressure-activated valve mechanism for controlled dispensing of fluids, including liquid food articles, from a receptacle. When the user applies sufficient suction force (P2) across a pressure comparative diaphragm zone a valve opening force is applied to a valve area that has a force connection with...

20060191576 - Air admittance vent: An air admittance vent including a housing having a base and a cap with a diaphragm assembly disposed therein. The assembly comprises a diaphragm base, an annular retainer ring, and an annular malleable washer. The diaphragm base has an annular portion and a stem extending orthogonally from the center of...

20060191577 - Hydro-controller: The Hydro-Controller is a plumbing devise designed to control storm water runoff. It incorporates a new type of fitting, which we manufacture and call the S&M Adapter. This plumbing fitting allows us to revise the current art of storm water control by fastening a pipe-within-a-pipe, thus reversing the outflow direction...

20060191578 - Vent valve for a fuel tank: A compact venting valve for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle comprises a valve housing with at least one switchable element for providing at least two switching positions and with at least three connections, a first connection to the fuel tank or to a fuel vapor filter connected downstream...

20060191579 - System for controlling a plurality of turbomachine discharge valves: The invention relates to a pneumatic unit for activating a plurality of discharge valves of a turbomachine, the pneumatic unit having activation outlets corresponding to the number of discharge valves forming said plurality of discharge valves, and a single control input receiving a single control signal from an electronic control...

20060191580 - In-line valve cartridge: The present invention provides an in-line valve cartridge for use in sanitary fittings. The valve cartridge of the present invention includes a generally cylindrical housing having a proximate extent for support in a sanitary fitting, a distal extent from which water leaves the cartridge and a longitudinal body extending therebetween....

20060191581 - Rotating valve: The rotating valve for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has a stator with connections for the solvent reservoirs, pumps, chromatography columns etc. and a disc-shaped rotor with connecting grooves on the front face for selectively connecting different connections to one another. Said grooves are evenly distributed on two concentrical circles....

20060191582 - Hydraulic control arrangement: A hydraulic control arrangement is disclosed for the load-independent control of a consumer with a continuously adjustable distribution valve having a pressure compensator down the line. According to the invention, the pressure compensator has a single-sided damping such that the movement in the opening direction is damped and the movement...

20060191583 - Hydraulic control valve: A tandem hydraulic valve comprising first and second axially aligned valve spools, a valve guide slidably receiving said valve spools to control, in use, the connection between respective ports of the valve guide, said first and second spools being formed as separate components and being axially interconnected, to move in...

20060185728 - Pyrotechnically actuated microvalve: The microvalve comprises a mini-piston moving due to the thrust of gases given off by firing of a pyrotechnic charge and comprising an aperture designed to enable communication to be established between ends of microchannels of a microfluidic component. When the ends between which communication is to be established open...

20060185729 - Double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system: A double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system prevents fuel leaks into a dispenser sump located below a fuel dispenser. An inner flexible connector and an outer flexible connector are configured such that the dispenser sump connection system may be installed on newly constructed fuel delivery systems or be retrofitted onto...

20060185730 - Valve for pressurized canister with non-constant thread: A valve for a pressurized canister includes a housing having a central aperture extending therethrough, a longitudinal axis, and a thread formed on an exterior surface thereof. A sealing member is positioned in an axially outward end of the central aperture and is axially moveable with respect to the housing...

20060185731 - Backflow preventor: A backflow preventor that generally includes a modular fluid arrangement having a modular strut, a one-piece modular cage, a relief valve fluidly connected to the modular cage, and at least one in-line check valve removably housed in the modular cage. In operation, when backflow occurs, pressure in a chamber of...

20060185732 - Gas purge valve: A gas purge valve comprising a housing (12) formed with an inlet (24) and an outlet (30) formed with a valve seating (54), and a sealing assembly (38) comprising a sealing member (70) displaceable between an open position and a closed position. The sealing assembly (38) is supported by an...

20060185733 - 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...

20060185734 - Multiway valve arrangement: The valve device consists, according to the invention, of (at least) two part valves which are symmetrical in circuit terms with respect to the existing connections and which are designed, in particular, as four-way, two position valves of any desired type of construction, but preferably are provided as slide valves....

20060185735 - Electromagnetic combination valve: An electromagnetic combination valve has an electromagnetic driving portion, a housing, a spring, and a first and a second valves. A coil in the electromagnetic driving portion generates a magnetomotive force when it is energized to attract the first valve to open the first valve. The second valve opens by...

20060185736 - Two-stage pressure regulator for pressurized gas: A two-stage pressure regulator for pressurized gas, which comprises a single body that forms a first regulation stage and a second regulation stage, which are connected to each other and are connected respectively to an intake port and a discharge port, further comprising on the single body, a port in...

20060185737 - Pressure relief valve with debris trap: A pressure relief valve for a pump includes a recess in its surface adjacent the high pressure side of the pump. The recess acts as a trap to capture and retain debris particles in the working fluid. By capturing and retaining the debris particles in the recess, jamming of the...

20060185738 - Valve connector: A valve connector has a connector housing with a through-path and an internal valve disposed in the connector housing for opening and closing the through-path. The internal valve has a valve body with a plurality of guides. Each of the guides is provided with a support recess for receiving an...

20060185739 - Valve connector: The connector housing is integrally provided with a tube connecting portion on one axial end thereof and a pipe inserting portion on the other axial end thereof. An internal valve is disposed in the connector housing for opening and closing the through-path. The internal valve has a valve seat surface...

20060185740 - Metering system and use thereof: This invention relates to a valve assembly comprising (a) a valve body defining a valve chamber, an inlet port and a discharge port, wherein the inlet port and discharge port communicate with the valve chamber; and (b) a valve member in the valve chamber, the valve member comprising a passage...

20060185742 - Breather system for fuel tank: In a breather system for a fuel tank having a tank body, a fuel supply port opened and closed by a fuel cap provided in a central portion of an upper wall of the tank body, wherein an upper end of a breather pipe is located to face a central...

20060185741 - Cover on power steering reservoir assembly: A reservoir assembly of a power steering system includes a reservoir tank defining a tank chamber for holding a power steering fluid and an opening fluidly connected to the tank chamber for allowing power steering fluid to be added to the tank chamber. A breathable cap covers the opening and...

20060185743 - Valve assembly having improved pump-down performance: A valve assembly including a housing having a flow path extending to an outlet and a valve seat in the flow path and around the outlet, a slide plate located in the housing and movable transversely to a longitudinal axis of the flow path between a closed position, in which...

20060185744 - Fitting for liquids: A fitting assembly for liquids adapted to be installed in a pipeline includes an inlet and first shut-off governing said inlet, an outlet and second shut-off governing said outlet, and components which require occasional or regular servicing arranged in a flow path between said first and second shut-offs. The said...

20060185746 - Modular fluid distribution system: An interconnection assembly for the transport of a fluid between an external fluidic means and a mounting block of a modular fluid distribution system, comprising: a cylindrical cavity formed through a face of the mounting block; a cylindrical flow element, a fluid passage formed therethrough, at least one retaining groove...

20060185745 - Trip manifold: A trip manifold assembly is disclosed which includes a manifold body connected to a header shaft. The header shaft passes through a plurality of rotary valves. Each rotary valve is connected to a pressure transmitter. The header shaft comprises two passages including a transmitter input passage and a drain passage....

20060180201 - Piston-activated valve and methods and apparatus for restraining free play in a device: Apparatus and methods for fitting mechanical parts to minimize prevent free play are described. An apparatus having a piston is designed so as to restrain the piston before actuation, and so as to allow the piston to gain momentum before striking an object. The described apparatus are applicable to devices...

20060180202 - Low pressure measurement devices in high pressure environments: The present invention presents various novel approaches to solving the problems inherent in measuring biological pressures in high pressure systems. Thus, to protect a pressure transducer exposed to fluid flows at higher pressures than its overpressure rating, a novel valve is used that closes a protected leg in which the...

20060180203 - Thermodynamic steam trap: A steam restricter adapted to be retrofitted into an existing steam trap having a chamber, an inlet for admitting steam and condensate into the chamber and a drain for draining condensate. The steam restricter includes a body having an inlet passage and a cavity in the body, the inlet passage...

20060180204 - Metering unit for soil or plant improvement agents: A metering unit for soil and plant improvement agents to increase the water absorption capacity of the soil, comprises a first inlet connector that can be connected with a watering line, a second outlet connector that can be connected with a watering line, a flow channel that runs between the...

20060180205 - Drain valve for freight container: A drain valve for installation in a floor has a generally tubular housing having an open upper end and an open lower end and laterally closed side walls therebetween. A bottom plate closing the lower housing end is formed with a throughgoing lower hole and is formed around the lower...

20060180206 - System and method of providing water flow rate compensation: A system and method of flow rate compensation is provided to allow precise volume dispensing over widely varied and varying input process media pressure and flow conditions. This system utilizes empirical data of actual flow rate versus flow rate measured by a flow meter to characterize flow meter non-linearities. This...

20060180207 - Rapidly opening pressure regulating valve, fire extinguishing apparatus using the pressure regulating valve, high-pressure gas cylinder device, and rapid fluid feeding device: A rapid opening pressure regulating valve reduced in size and having improved flow rate characteristics, a fire extinguishing apparatus using the same, a high-pressure gas cylinder apparatus, and an apparatus rapidly supplying a fluid. When the rapid opening pressure regulating valve is assembled, a valve element member body (22) is...

20060180208 - Springless compressor valve: A valve closure system particularly suited to reciprocating compressors employs no springs and preferably urges the valve in the closed direction by the force generated from magnets positioned to repel each other and in that manner deliver the force to keep the compressor valve closed. Other applications are envisioned and...

20060180209 - Hollow ball valve assembly: Apparatus and methods for constructing a valve comprising a sealing member and a hollow ball operable to sealingly engage the sealing member. A guide housing disposed about said hollow ball and does not constrain rotation of said hollow ball. A spring is disposed between the hollow ball and the guide...

20060180210 - Design of an air flow control valve with double valves: An airflow valve and method of providing air may comprise a casing; a single air inlet located in the casing; a first chamber located within the casing and connected to the air inlet; a second chamber located within the casing; a first aperture located in the casing that connects the...

20060180211 - Flow control valve with two stage pintel and concentric valve seats: A high resolution flow valve may comprise a first stage valve for allowing a first flow through the flow valve and a second stage valve located concentrically within the first stage valve and also connected to the inlet for allowing an additional second flow through the flow valve....

20060180213 - Control valve handle assembly for faucets: A control valve handle assembly for faucets comprises a handle seat, and a housing or a washbowl deck with a spout and a set of cold/hot water supply pipes mounted in the middle and both sides thereof respectively wherein on top of the cold/hot water supply pipes is respectively adapted...

20060180212 - Mixing faucet: A mixing faucet includes a body part (2), where a rotatable swivel tap (4) is mounted on said body part, and where a rotatable valve spindle (6) is mounted in said body part for an adjustment of the feeding of cold and hot water, respectively. The rotatable valve spindle (6)...

20060180214 - Isolation valve with rotatable flange: A valve assembly, including a quarter turn ball valve, an insert carried by the valve housing, and a flange, rotatably carried on the insert. The flange is used to secure the valve assembly in a fluid system and the assembly and disassembly of the valve assembly is facilitated by the...

20060180215 - Pneumatic device having a selectively variable orifice: A pneumatic device having a selectively variable pneumatic output comprises an inlet connectable to an air source and an outlet disposed in a flow path, a control assembly in the flow path and having a plurality of differently sized primary orifi. The control assembly includes a selector having a secondary...

20060180216 - Sanitary outflow fitting: The invention relates to a sanitary outflow fitting, especially a single-lever mixer (1), comprising, in a manner known per se, a housing (2) provided with at least one admission (5, 6) for water, and one outlet (49). A control cartridge (26) is located inside (10) the fitting housing (2), the...

20060180217 - Surge prevention device: A surge prevention valve may be used to prevent the formation of an initial surge of high pressure. The valve may be located, for example, between a high pressure gas cylinder and a medical pressure regulator. The valve is provided with first and second valves located within a housing and...

20060180218 - Ball valve with snap-in stem: A ball valve has a ball with resilient, opposed facing spaced-apart locking arms which engage a stem having outwardly projecting flanges to allow the stem to be inserted externally into the valve body and snap-locked to the resilient opposed locking arms of the ball. In one embodiment, the stem includes...

20060180219 - Adapter for branching a hose: Disclosed is an adapter for branching a hose, in which a plurality of manifolds are connected to a flexible hose to diverge fluid passing though the hose to various direction. The present invention provides adapters of a first aspect related to a head of the adapter for branching a hose...

20060180222 - Mesh-type angle-adjustable faucet: Disclosed is a mesh-type angle-adjustable faucet for a kitchen sink, which can control the angle stepwisely by crown gears arranged at contact surfaces of two tubes. The faucet includes: a raw water pipe; a water tap; flow rate controlling means; a first tube connected with the water tap and having...

20060180220 - Water outlet mount with lift rod for use of faucets: A water outlet mount with a lift rod for use of faucets includes a water outlet mount having a water inlet duct disposed at the bottom side thereof in communication with cold/hot water inlet pipes, a tubular line disposed at one side of the water inlet duct thereof to extend...

20060180221 - Water outlet tubing structure for faucets: A water outlet tubing structure for faucets includes a faucet body, a washbowl, and water tubes wherein the faucet body has a lift rod properly mounted therein, and one or more than one water inlet pipes with external threads defined thereon protruding downwards at the bottom side thereof. A plurality...

20060180223 - Electrically opended micro fluid-valve: the increase in temperature by the heating means (20) resulting in a modification of the structure of the heat-sensitive material, thus at least partially clearing the ends of the microchannels and the space between the latter, so as to allow communication between said microchannels and to restore flow of the...

20060180224 - Arrangement for mixing a first and second gas flow with downstream control: A system for mixing a first gas flow and a second gas flow includes a conduit defined by a wall for communicating the first gas flow therethrough, an inlet passing through the wall of the conduit for introducing the second gas flow into the conduit, and a valve body disposed...

20060174940 - Drain valve: A drain valve having a temperature responsive member that holds the drain valve in a water conserving mode when water is above freezing yet allows the drain valve to drain when the water is near freezing to prevent freeze damage to the irrigation system....

20060174941 - In-line gas purity monitoring and control system: Method for supplying a high purity gas product comprising providing a first gas stream including a major component and at least one impurity component, determining the concentration of the at least one impurity component, and comparing the concentration so determined with a reference concentration for that component. When the value...

20060174942 - High purity chemical delivery system: A high purity chemical delivery system is provided that connects a high purity chemical container to a high purity chemical utilization point and that comprises three manifolds, each of the manifolds having a plurality of diaphragm valves. The inventive system enables rapid clean out and purge after the container is...

20060174943 - Device and process for measuring and regulating the pressure of a tire: The invention concerns a device for measuring and regulating the pressure of at least one tire fitted on a vehicle wheel, comprising a source of compressed air, an air feed circuit connecting the said source to the tire, and pressure measurement means in the circuit or in the tire. The...

20060174944 - Pressure-based gas delivery system and method for reducing risks associated with storage and delivery of high pressure gases: Apparatus and method for dispensing a gas using a gas source coupled in selective flow relationship with a gas manifold. The gas manifold includes flow circuitry for discharging gas to a gas-using zone, and the gas source includes a pressure-regulated gas source vessel containing the gas at superatmospheric pressure. The...

20060174945 - Diaphragm valve for atomic layer deposition: A shut-off type diaphragm valve adapted for use in an atomic layer deposition system includes a flexible diaphragm operable to flex between an open position whereby a valve passage is at least partially open and a closed position whereby a substantial portion of a first side of the diaphragm is...

20060174946 - Valve assembly with compliant escutcheon: A fluid control valve includes flexible coupling between a handle and a valve stem which allows the components of the assembly on one side of a wall to be angularly misaligned with the components on the opposing side. Because the components adjacent to the room side of the wall can...

20060174947 - Internal pressure equilibrium device for airtight space: The invention comprises of a pipe 8 which is mounted on the wall 9 of airtight space and has a plurality of holes 81 at the periphery, a case 7 which surrounds the external periphery of the pipe 8 and has a plurality of holes 71 on the wall, a...

20060174949 - Diaphragm valve: A diaphragm valve includes a valve body and a compressor which is actuatable by a valve stem for operating a diaphragm and has an outer circumference which is formed with at least one axial groove. The compressor is guided by an intermediate piece in axial direction and restrained by the...

20060174948 - Valve spool position sensor: A hydraulic valve includes a housing having a valve bore therein. A sensor bore intersects the valve bore and extends generally transverse with respect to the valve bore. A valve spool is movable axially in the valve bore. The spool has a sensing surface which extends at an angle with...

20060174950 - Apparatus and method for cooling a clutch of a motor vehicle: A method and apparatus for cooling a clutch of a motor vehicle by controlling a valve through which a coolant circuit is coupled with a pump circuit. The valve includes a control piston that is movable at least to actuate a connection between the coolant circuit and the pump circuit....

20060174951 - Liquid collection basin connection assembly: An assembly for connecting two adjacent liquid collection basins is provided. The assembly includes a flume for connecting a first liquid collection basin to a second liquid collection basin. The flume comprises a generally rectangular structure having a top section, bottom section and two side sections, with an inward flange...

20060174952 - Hydrogen-generating fuel cell cartridges: The present application is directed to a gas-generating apparatus and various pressure regulators or pressure-regulating valves. Hydrogen is generated within the gas-generating apparatus and is transported to a fuel cell. The transportation of a first fuel component to a second fuel component to generate of hydrogen occurs automatically depending on...

20060174953 - Rotating spout lock joint sleeve: An improved rotating spout lock joint sleeve comprised of a spout and a mounting sleeve at its bottom section, which is first inserted into a water supply base, with a lock joint sleeve pre-fitted onto the body of the spout utilized to form a continuum between its bottom section internal...

20060174954 - Splitter valve: A splitter valve for splitting an inlet stream into a plurality of outlet streams. The valve comprising an inlet (31) and a plurality of outlets, one for each outlet stream. An outer sleeve (20) has a plurality of first outlet orifices (32, 33), one for each stream. An inner element...

20060174955 - Ceramic control valve: A ceramic control valve includes a valve casing, and a control device including a linking seat and a control lever. The drive block of the control lever has a spherical surface. The receiving hole of the linking seat has a wall having a first portion in contact with the spherical...

20060174956 - Electrically isolated actuator output shaft: A valve actuator for use in a fuel system. The actuator has a first metallic section adapted to be coupled to a motor, a second metallic section adapted to be coupled to a valve, and a nonmetallic section coupled to the first and second metallic sections for transmitting torque from...

20060169318 - System, apparatus and method for contaminant reduction in semiconductor device fabrication equipment components: A system and apparatus for reducing contaminants of physical components (e.g., semiconductor device fabrication equipment components), featuring a manifold having a passageway in fluid communication with a plurality of inlets and for providing a purge fluid to removably connected components to undergo contaminant reduction. The inlets are coupled to a...

20060169319 - Pressure relief device: A pressure relief device is provided. The pressure relief device includes a sealing member and a low-pressure support member that is adapted to provide support to the sealing member when the sealing member is subject to a certain pressure differential. The low pressure support member includes an annular flange and...

20060169320 - Rainwater recovery system: A system and method for restoring the natural water cycle by reducing stormwater runoff and addressing issues affecting groundwater supply. In one embodiment of the invention, the system comprises a roof washer component, cistern component, pump, and manufactured dry well. The system is designed to divert polluted rooftop runoff, capture...

20060169321 - Water management and leak detection for hot water tank: A water management and leak detection has a containment system to contain hot water tank leaks and and electrical circuits that manage water flow and electricity to the hot water tank....

20060169322 - Concealed automatic pool vacuum systems: A vacuum pool-cleaning storage system that is housed in the side of a swimming pool substantially below the waterline. The pool vacuum cleaner automatically deploys to clean the pool when the central pool vacuum pump is activated, and automatically retracts to a stored position when the central pool vacuum pump...

20060169323 - Pedestal hydrant: A fluid delivering hydrant providing a valve actuated assembly with enclosing shroud and water resistive doom handle assembly to protect the assembly from exposure to the weather while preventing entry of rainwater into a building structure upon the roof of which the device has been installed. The fluid hydrant also...

20060169324 - Antitampering ball valve: An antitampering and safety ball valve (1) in which, in the cylindrical seat (22) of the handle (20), for example of squared shape (20), for housing the nut to be threaded on the rod (8) for fixing the handle (20) on the valve (1), a nut (31) having an odd...

20060169325 - Tap assembly for a liquid vessel having an overfill protection device and a float controlled magnetic level gauge: This invention relates to a tap assembly for a liquid vessel, having an overfill protection device and a float controlled mechanical or magnetic level gauge. A single float actuates a stem of the overfill protection device as well as a rod of the level gauge. The rod of the level...

20060169326 - Mesovalve modulator: A mesovalve having a diaphragm situated between a first chamber and a second chamber. There may be an inlet and an outlet in the first chamber. The diaphragm may provide an orifice between the first and second chambers. There may be a first electrode on the diaphragm and a second...

20060169327 - Pressure regulation in remote zones: A pressure control system remotely controls pressure within one or more remote zones, each respectively connected to an enclosure through a conduit, by controlling flow of a fluid into and out of each enclosure. The pressure of the fluid is measured within each enclosure. An estimated pressure within each zone...

20060169328 - Regulator and gas supply method using the same: A regulator comprises a body including an inflow line, an outflow line, and a buffer space, the buffer space being provided between the inflow line and the outflow line, and a switch for opening and closing a flow path of a fluid flowing from the inflow line to the buffer...

20060169329 - Check valve with low shut off sound: The present invention relates to the field of check valves and more specifically to check valves with substantially low operational noise or low shut off noise. Provided is changing a direction of a fluid that closes a first and second flap to produce a slit, gap or orifice. Also provided...

20060169330 - Insertable component which can be inserted into a gas or liquid line: An insertable component that is embodied as a non-return element and/or as a through-flow regulator is provided which can be inserted into a gas or liquid line. The insertable component (1) includes a housing (2) formed of at least two housing parts (3, 4). A housing seal (5) is located...

20060169333 - Combination excess-flow/back-flow valve: A combination valve includes a valve body having a valve body passageway with an inlet and an outlet opposite the inlet. An excess-flow seat is positioned within the valve body passageway approximate the outlet. A back-flow seat is positioned within the valve body passageway approximate the inlet. The valve includes...

20060169331 - Fluid jet with noise reducing sleeve: Pressure actuated oil jets have long been used to cool the underside of the pistons in such reciprocating engines. The present disclosure is a fluid jet for providing fluid under pressure to a desired location. The fluid jet comprises a valve body, at least one fluid passage extending longitudinally within...

20060169332 - Pressure actuated valve: A pressure actuated valve includes a valve main body, an inlet opening provided at the valve main body, an outlet opening provided at the valve main body, a valve chamber formed in the valve main body between the inlet opening and the outlet opening and operatively connected thereto, a valve...

20060169334 - Switching valve with position detecting mechanism: In a switching valve containing a valve member for opening and closing a valve seat and a piston for driving the valve member by the action of a pilot fluid pressure inside a valve housing, a magnet for positional detection is attached to the piston, two sensor attachment grooves extending...

20060169335 - Foam generating device: A foam generating device includes a detergent sending unit and a scale mixing unit. The detergent sending unit has a water supply motor and a pipe. The water supply motor is connected to the pipe, and the pipe is connected exteriorly a container wherein holds detergent. The scale mixing unit...

20060169336 - Continuous automatic control and distributor valve, with a magnetic seal: Its structure is composed of:—A seal consisting of two identical ferromagnetic discs (1), which enclose another smaller-diameter disc (2) and a permanent magnet, the rims (3) of the outer discs (1) being bevelled and the three discs conjointly forming a perimeter groove housing a spring ring (4),—A valve body in...

20060169337 - Valve with elbow joint diverter: A multiport diverter valve comprising a valve housing defining a valving chamber therein. A plurality of ports open into the chamber. A flow diverter is pivotally mounted in the chamber and has a concave diverter surface forming a portion of a torus. First and second ends of the torus communicate...

20060169338 - Hydraulic pressure control device for automatic transmission: A changeover valve 20 is disposed between an output port 12 and a feedback port 13 of a linear solenoid valve 10 of the hydraulic pressure control device for an automatic transmission. The changeover valve 20 operates depending on at least an output pressure from the output port, and is...

20060169339 - Microvalve device and apparatus adopting the same: A microvalve device is provided. The microvalve device uses electrolysis and uses a hydrogel swelling and deswelling in response to anions or cations as an actuator for controlling the path of a flowing fluid. The microvalve device does not require a buffer solution but uses the transfer fluid flowing in...

20060169340 - Air flow control valve for vehicle air conditioning module: A novel air flow control valve for an air outlet in an HVAC housing provides for strong, even seal pressure all the way around the edge of the opening. In stead of a swinging door hinged at one edge of the opening, in which seal pressure is strong on the...