Valves and valve actuation inventions 05/06

20060108549 - Small scale actuators and methods for their formation and use: An actuator assembly and method for making and using an actuator assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an actuator body having an actuator channel with a first region and a second region. An actuator is disposed in the actuator channel and is movable when in a flowable state between...

20060108550 - Device for actuating double seat valves: The invention relates to a device for actuating double seat valves, which are especially suitable for the food and beverage industry and which have an independently actuated first closing element (3), which is designed as a sliding piston and a fully dependent on this actuated second closing element (4), which...

20060108551 - Solenoid valve: A synthetic resin cap is attached to the tip portion of a movable iron core of a solenoid operation portion, a sliding portion extending to the position of a magnetic plate is formed in the base end portion of the cap, a guiding concave step portion having a depth equal...

20060108552 - Apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow: An actuator base, bobbin, and pole piece form a pocket for an armature that a flexible membrane encloses to form an armature chamber filled with an incompressible fluid. The membrane protects the armature from exposure to corrosive fluids flowing in a conduit. Conduit flow can be stopped by driving the...

20060108553 - Quick connect angle stop device: A shut-off device for connection to a water supply line has a first open end, a second open end, a fluid passage between the open ends and a valve assembly for selectively interrupting fluid flow through the passage. A clamp section adjacent to the first open end provides a secure,...

20060108554 - Dome check valve: A valve comprising an inlet housing, an outlet housing, an elastomeric valve element having a generally dome-shaped configuration with a central integral stem positioned substantially concentrically therewith, the inlet housing and outlet housing being fastened together at a joint with the elastomeric valve element positioned therein and the valve element...

20060108555 - Valve for use with a syringe and which prevents backflow: A one-way valve assembly can be fitted to the end of a syringe to allow fluid to flow from the syringe and into a body cavity but to prevent backflow. The valve assembly is opened by insertion of the luer tip of the syringe into the assembly inlet. The valve...

20060108556 - Valve: A springless valve having a valve body, a valve stem insert, and an O-ring gasket for sealing the insert to a valve seat of the valve body. As the valve stem insert rotates about its axis, fingers on vanes of the insert move within threads of the valve body, and...

20060108557 - Plug valve with improved flow capacity: An apparatus is provided that in some embodiments provide an improved plug valve having a plug with a curved cylindrical sealing surface and a substantially flat second surface. An inlet region of the housing has a constant cross-sectional flow area....

20060108558 - Outlet arrangement: An outlet arrangement (10) for adapting a water receptacle (40b) having a smaller diameter outlet for use with a larger diameter waste outlet and trap. The arrangement (10) includes an outlet member (16) and a locking collar (12). The outlet member (16) has a first end (20) adapted to seal...

20060102860 - Liquid dispenser with stem sealing system: A sliding stem seal assembly includes a stem having an outer surface and a seal slidably received on the stem. In one embodiment, the seal includes a flared end with inner and outer flanges. In some embodiments, the seal comprises low friction material, such as a TEFLON material for example....

20060102861 - Flexible size sparger for air cooled condensors: A flexible size diffuser grid assembly formed up of individual sparger units for use as a noise abatement device to reduce the fluid pressure in a predetermined manner to substantially reduce the aerodynamic noise and structural vibrations produced by a fluid moving therethrough. The sparger grid assembly is formed in...

20060102862 - Electrostatic sealing device and method of use thereof: A microfluidic structure having an electrostatic sealing device is disclosed. The electrostatic sealing device includes a first electrode and a second electrode opposite the first electrode. At least one of the electrodes has an elastic layer facing the other electrode. The second electrode is capable of moving toward the first...

20060102863 - Vacuum closure with linear drive unit: This invention relates to a vacuum treatment installation and a device therefor for the tight, especially vacuum-tight closing of an aperture, in particular a slit-like or rectangular aperture with a length that is preferably a multiple of the width of the aperture, in particular for a lock arrangement of a...

20060102864 - Electric gear motor drive for switching valve: Electric drive for a switching valve, the switching valve having such a drive, and a regenerative thermal oxidizer including the switching valve and drive system. The electric drive system allows for the starting and stopping of the rotation of a rotary valve with accurate positioning. The stopping of the valve...

20060102865 - Actuator for rotor valve: An actuator (16) for a rotor valve (10). The actuator includes a rack (86) for driving a pinion gear (87) of the valve. The rack is moved between first and second positions by the action of a first piston (88). Movement of the first piston and rack is selectively restricted...

20060102866 - Sealing member: A rubber (elastic substance) is attached by vulcanization and an annular sealing member 4 is formed in an annular groove 3 having a step and provided in the bottom wall of a body 2 of a valve disc 1. The sealing member 4 has an annular portion 41 and an...

20060102867 - Fluid controller: A fluid control device 1 comprises a metal body 2 having a fluid inlet channel 2a, a fluid outlet channel 2b and a communication channel 2c for holding the two channels in communication, and a metal slide member 3 vertically movable in a vertical passage 11 including the communication channel...

20060102868 - Parts for fluid: A specified metal member (e.g., a bolt) 5 included among a plurality of components 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of a fluid handling part and having a surface exposed on an exterior of the fluid handling part is made of an alloy comprising, in % by weight, 0.001 to 0.01%...

20060097206 - Small scale actuators and methods for their formation and use: An actuator assembly and method for making and using an actuator assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an actuator body having an actuator channel with a first region and a second region. An actuator is disposed in the actuator channel and is movable when in a flowable state between...

20060097207 - Small scale actuators and methods for their formation and use: An actuator assembly and method for making and using an actuator assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an actuator body having an actuator channel with a first region and a second region. An actuator is disposed in the actuator channel and is movable when in a flowable state between...

20060097208 - Magnetic valve: A magnetic valve includes a collar surrounding and defining a port and a plug. The plug is movable from a first position within the port, in which the port is wholly closed by the plug, to a second position out of the port, in which the port is not wholly...

20060097211 - Air intake control device for a paint gun: An air intake control device for a paint gun utilizes an electromagnet to control air current. The electromagnet comprises a spindle having a circular trough thereon. A diverter bushing is formed at one end of the electromagnet. The diverter bushing comprises a transverse through hole corresponding to the spindle, a...

20060097209 - Ball retainer for vehicle solenoid valve: In a vehicle solenoid valve that can be energized to move a plunger against a ball and unseat the ball to open the valve, a cross bar retainer extends across the middle of the fluid passageway on the side of the ball opposite the seat, to limit motion of the...

20060097210 - Composite armature for vehicle actuator valve: An actuator includes a coil housing supporting an electric coil and a composite armature that is slidably disposed in the housing. The armature has a ferromagnetic core and an overmolded polymeric member that can define one or more of an alignment rib, a damping element, and a valve poppet....

20060097212 - Rotary valve actuator: A rotary valve actuator that effects rotary movement of a rotary valve from 0 to 90°, or to 120°, or to 180°, or even more. The actuator includes a heavy plate member coupled with a linear motive source, which reciprocates the plate member between a first position and a second...

20060097213 - Valve member for a balanced pressure reducer: A valve member (1) for a balanced pressure reducer, said valve member (1) having a wide head (1′) designed to co-operate with a valve seat (6), said valve member (1) having a central body (2) made of a material that is hard and that withstands high pressures, said central body...

20060097214 - Metering ball valve and method of determining fluid flow therethrough: A metering ball valve has a slot and a flow channel design such that flow varies in a linear manner as the valve is operated over the range from open to shut. Reasonably accurate volumetric flow rate determination is achieved based on valve position indication on the valve itself. In...

20060097215 - Shut-off fitting: The invention relates to a shut-off instrument (1) for a flow medium, in particular a slide valve instrument (2) designed for pressurisation on both sides with an instrument housing (3) forming a flow channel (6) and a slide valve chamber (11) and with a soft-sealing shut-off element (23) closing off...

20060097216 - Gas valve with proportional output: A valve for controlling fluid flow comprising a body (100) provided with a fluid passageway having an inlet (10) an outlet (90), a valve member for inhibiting fluid flow through the passageway, and means for moving the valve member (40, 50) so as to provide for controlled flow of fluid...

20060091339 - Valve actuator apparatus: A valve actuator apparatus and method comprises an operator housing secured to a bonnet assembly. The bonnet assembly is secured to the valve body, and includes a bonnet stem movably within a bonnet housing for moving a gate within the valve body to open and close the valve. A downstop...

20060091340 - Latching valve for a torque-transmitting mechanism in a transmission: A torque-transmitting mechanism control valve disposed between a hydrostatic source of pressure and a torque-transmitting mechanism is effective to direct fluid pressure to engage the torque-transmitting mechanism when a control pressure is present, effective to retain the valve closed when source pressure is present but control pressure is not, and...

20060091341 - Switch mechanism for a pneumatic tool: A switch mechanism for a pneumatic tool comprises a choke ring having an air hole disposed in an air passage of the pneumatic tool; A control rod is swayably inserted through the air hole with a first end of corresponds to a trigger of the pneumatic tool; A choke member...

20060091342 - Valve for fluids, liquids or powder material having a diaphragm shutter controlled by shape memory means: A valve for gases, liquids or powdery material, comprises a diaphragm shutter element having a central part and a peripheral edge connected, respectively, to a central support and to a peripheral support. Said supports can be displaced axially with respect to one another between a first relative end position and...

20060091343 - Valve assembly with side inlet: A side inlet is provided on a valve assembly about which inlet the assembly is rotatable and the valve assembly is rotatable to prevent damage thereto upon impact or force imposed on the valve assembly....

20060091345 - Actuator apparatus for controlling a valve mechanism of a suspension system: An actuator apparatus controls a valve mechanism of a suspension system. The apparatus includes a valve actuating assembly and an adjuster assembly. The valve actuating assembly is operatively connected to the valve mechanism and is operable between at least two rider-selectable positions to adjust the valve mechanism between various suspension...

20060091346 - Low energy consumption electric control device for flushing system: An electric control device (10) for a flushing system, of the type that includes an axial valve (18) whose shutter (22) is controlled by an axial rod (24) that is capable of being moved radially by a finger (26) actuated by an electric actuating device (32). The electric actuating device...

20060091344 - Variable valve gear: The invention provides a variable valve gear particularly for internal combustion engines, in which a control cam (2) of a camshaft (1) acts, by way of a free cam follower, being supported on a rotatable control surface, to a valve (4) to produce an adjustment of the valve stroke. The...

20060091347 - Gate valve with replaceable inserts and method of refurbishing same: A gate valve includes a valve body having a cylindrical passage defining a flow path through the valve, a gate for controlling fluid flow through the valve and a replaceable wear-resistant flow-path liner for in the flow path. The flow-path liner includes a plurality of replaceable wear-resistant inserts, including wear...