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| 20090090417 | Sanitary replaceable fluid disbursement device for use in bioreactors - Methods and systems for easily replacing fluid disbursement devices used in a sanitary bioreactor are presented. The system includes a fluid disbursement device, a tube adapter, a wand adapter. The fluid disbursement device is fixed to the tube adapter. The tube adapter and wand adapter are essentially complementary and are releasably connected. The combined fluid disbursement device and tube adapter unit is easily replaceable during the cleaning and sterilization of the bioreactor. An O-ring, located in an O-ring grove, provides an impermeable boundary between the wand adapter and the tube adapter. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090301572 | LIQUID DISPENSING TAP, IN PARTICULAR FOR LIQUIDS WITH HIGHER DENSITY | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100132808 | FLUID CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - There is provided a fluid control apparatus which can improve assembling operation efficiency. A screw insertion hole | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147398 | DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID TO A SHIP, SHIP, TRANSFER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The present disclosure comprises a platform and a manifold, the latter being intended to be connected to a fluid tank. The manifold comprises a length of rigid tube defining a pipe of approximately horizontal axis and a length of connecting tube for connection to a transfer line connected to the length of rigid tube. The length of connecting tube is permanently attached to the length of rigid tube and is hinged to the length of rigid tube to allow movement relative to the length of rigid tube between: —a retracted rest position in which the length of connecting tube extends entirely inside the inner edge; and —a first or filling position, in which the free end of the length of connecting tube projects out from the outer edge of the support platform. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100163115 | Devices for mounting accessory components to canisters - One aspect according to the present disclosure includes a first coupling device and a second coupling device. The first coupling device can mechanically couple the canister and the accessory component to each other. The second coupling device can couple the canister and the accessory component to allow flow communication with each other. The second coupling device is operable in conjunction with the operation of the first coupling device. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100170577 | SEPARABLE FAUCET USING PLASTIC CONTROL VALVE - The separable faucet using a plastic control valve mainly includes two control bodies, an outlet assembly and a three-way pipe assembly. The control valve disposed in each of the control bodies for connecting an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe has joint holes corresponding to the inlet and outlet pipes. A sealing piece is sleeved on each of the joint sections of the inlet and outlet pipes to keep sealing between the joint section and the joint hole. A stop sheet disposed at the control valve is stopped at a stop face of the joint, fixing the joint reliably in the joint hole. Two ends of a soft plastic inner pipe disposed in a metal shell body of the outlet assembly are connected to a spout piece and a connecting pipe respectively. The three-way pipe assembly is connected to the connecting pipe and outlet pipes of the two control bodies. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170578 | SEPARABLE FAUCET - A separable faucet mainly provides two control bodies, an outlet assembly, and a three-way pipe assembly. A control valve is disposed in each control body, and connected to an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. One end of a plastic inner pipe of the outlet assembly is connected to a spout piece, and an outer edge is covered by a metal cover to counteract changes in water pressure by the metal cover to ensure a tight combination between the plastic inner pipe and the spout piece. Another end is connected to a connecting pipe, and an outer edge is covered by a metal cap secured to the connecting pipe to urge the plastic inner pipe against the connecting pipe tightly by a minor diameter part of the metal cap. The three-way pipe assembly is connected to the connecting pipe and outlet pipes of the two control bodies respectively. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170579 | QUICK RELEASE DEVICE FOR FAUCETS - A quick release device for faucets mainly includes a valve and a quick release unit. The valve is connected to at least two passages through which water flows, at least one passage is formed with a concave joint slot the inner circumference of which is formed with a shift limit slot. The quick release joint unit is oppositely arranged in the joint slot, and a shift limit unit is provided in the quick release joint and may be thereby fixed in the shift limit slot. A pipeline is provided that may be quickly installed on and removed from the quick release joint group. Thus, the installation time may be saved, the complicated installation steps may be reduced, and the area where flowing water contacts the metal may be decreased. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100206394 | APPARATUS FOR BLOCKING FLUID FLOW IN A PIPE LINE AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING BYPASS USING THE SAME - In a pipeline fluid flow blocking device, a hollow housing unit has a cylindrical shape whose one side is opened and is coupled to a pipeline to communicate with the pipeline. A transfer unit moves in a longitudinal direction of the housing unit inside the housing unit. A first driving unit moves the transfer unit in a gear method. A blocking unit is hinge-coupled to one side of the transfer unit, is disposed to move between the housing unit and the inside of the pipeline through the opened one side of the housing unit by the transfer unit, and is radially expanded or shrunk to shut off the inside of the pipeline. A second driving unit makes the blocking unit be expanded or shrunk. Therefore, as the blocking unit is expanded in a gear method, resistance force against a fluid of very high pressure inside the pipeline is greatly improved, thereby more stably shutting the inside the pipeline. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100206395 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS - A fuel supply apparatus is for connecting a device including at least a part of a power generation section that has a fuel cell and having a fuel injection section with a fuel cartridge having a fuel supply section so as to send fuel in the fuel cartridge to the power generation section side. The fuel supply apparatus includes a holder having a first connector to be connected to the fuel injection section of the device, a second connector to be connected to the fuel supply section of the fuel cartridge, and a connecting pipe connecting the first connector with the second connector. A guide member for guiding connection between the first connector of the holder and the fuel injection section of the device is provided. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100276010 | ATTACHMENT FOR USE IN FLEXIBLE EXTENSION DEVICE FOR FAUCET STEM - An attachment (A) for use with a flexible extension device ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110011467 | LIQUID DIVERGENT DEVICE - The present invention discloses a liquid divergent device, comprising a member and a fastener mechanism that couples the member above a structure for protecting the structure by diverging overflow liquid away from the structure. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110100481 | SOCKET STRUCTURE - Provided is a socket structure capable of preventing or inhibiting defective attachment/detachment thereof and defective movement and defective sealing of a valve mechanism due to a solid deposit caused by a fluid. A socket used by connecting the socket to a plug of a connector includes a socket body in which a channel is formed and which has a valve mechanism; and a sleeve which is disposed so as to be slidable in an axial direction thereof and rotatable along an outer circumferential surface of the socket body. The socket is configured to be screwed and secured by inserting and connecting an entrance of the channel that opens at a lower end of the socket body to a plug exit that opens at an upper end of the plug and then a sleeve thread portion is screwed into a socket female thread portion by rotating the sleeve. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110139268 | Mounting System - A mounting system made up of a valve isolation assembly comprising first and second inlet ports and first and second outlet ports along with a pair of crossable pressure lines made up of first and second pipes. The first and second pipes respectively define first and second upper ends and first and second lower ends. The first and second pipes also define first and second middle portions. The upper ends of each first and second pipe are operably coupled to the first and second inlet ports of the valve isolation assembly. In one embodiment the first and second middle portions each define a quarter right-handed helix turn. In another embodiment the first and second middle portions each define a quarter left-handed helix turn. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110174391 | Repositioner - The repositioner described includes, in its preferred embodiment, 180-degree repositionable mounting plates with repositionable arms that move up and down, allowing for objects not exceeding 30,000 lbs and which can fit between the mounting plates. Included in the mounting plates are holes for connecting objects that require repositioning. Further included are lifting lugs for safely lifting and/or handling the repositioner as well as shipping ports for safely transporting the repositioner by a variety of methods. Another improvement is a provision for ridged, moisture barrier, non-corrosive cover that attaches to and seals against the repositioner frame. Another improvement involves a provision for repositioning that allows substantial improvement in the speed of repositioning and the safety in which the repositioning is applied to the object within the repositioner mounting plates. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110180154 | ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF ACTUATOR PART OF FLUID CONTROL VALVE, AND FLUID CONTROL VALVE FORMED WITH THE STRUCTURE - In an assembling structure of an actuator part of a chemical liquid valve, a cover is formed with a protrusion extending in a radial direction of a valve element, and a cylinder is formed with an engagement part engageable with the protrusion. A cover is placed to hold a spring in a compressed state in the cylinder and make a cap part cover an opening of the cylinder. The protrusion and the engagement part are engaged with each other to integrally connect the cylinder and the cover without separating from each other. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110186146 | Assemblable faucet - An assemblable faucet includes a body having a holder, at least one inlet, an outlet located at the holder, a channel communicating with the inlet and the outlet, and at least one valve seat communicating with the channel; the valve seat being used to receive and position a control valve set to control water from the inlet to flow toward the outlet; an outlet pipe including an inflow connector with an aperture, including a spray head with a spout, and including a tunnel communicating with the inflow connector and the spray head; the inflow connector being tightly connected to the holder of the body so that the aperture is in communication with the outlet of the holder, such that the water from the outlet of the body flows to the spout along the tunnel of the outlet pipe. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110203679 | Bidet conversion kit - The present invention is a bidet conversion kit to convert a toilet into a bidet that includes a 4 way connector with a built-in stud to reduce water leakage and a washer that is set around the built-in stud, a cap with a built-in stud and a place holder to accommodate a washer to help prevent and block water leakage and an elongated handle with a T-shaped bracket that is removably integral to a pressure control valve of the toilet. There is also a primary water jet with a seamless tube and an angled flange that is integral to the flexible tube from the pressure control valve and an end jet that includes tubing, a strengthening support wedge, an aperture disposed on the distal end and a high pressure nozzle that disperses the water to wash a user. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110259441 | Extendable Pressurized Fluid Coupler - An extendable pressurized fluid coupler is disclosed. The extendable pressurized fluid coupler has a guiding portion having a central fluid channel. The extendable pressurized fluid coupler further has a piston having a central fluid channel, the guiding portion and the piston having a common central axis. The extendable pressurized fluid coupler also has a drive circuit for driving the piston. The piston is extendable with respect to the guiding portion. The guiding portion is arranged for guiding the piston along the central axis. The piston is arranged for connecting the pressurized fluid coupler to a corresponding coupler having a second fluid channel, so that a fluid passage for a main pressurized fluid circuit is established. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120024399 | Electrospray Interface To A Microfluidic Substrate - A liquid-chromatography module includes a microfluidic cartridge housing a microfluidic substrate with a channel for transporting fluid. The microfluidic substrate has fluidic apertures through which fluid is supplied to the channel. One side of the cartridge has nozzle openings, each aligning with a fluidic aperture in the microfluidic substrate and receiving a fluidic nozzle. A clamping assembly has a plunger that is movable into a clamped position and an end housing that defines a chamber. One wall of the end housing has a fluidic block with fluidic nozzles extending into the chamber. A second wall has a slot through which the cartridge enters the chamber. When moved into the clamped position while the cartridge is in the chamber, the plunger urges the cartridge against the fluidic block such that each fluidic nozzle enters one nozzle opening and establishes fluidic communication with one fluidic aperture in the microfluidic substrate. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120042963 | IN-WALL WATER SERVICE HOUSING - A retrofit or new installation kit or apparatus has a junction box, a supply pipe that attaches to a quick-connect fitting inside the junction box that attaches to a valve within the junction box. The valve within the junction box has a stub-out that connects to the quick-connect fitting. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073676 | Device and Process for Removing Screenings from Liquid Flowing in a Channel - The invention refers to a device for removing screenings from liquid flowing in a channel ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125448 | ADJUSTABLE COOLANT QUICK COUPLER - An adjustable coolant quick coupler has a coolant supplier seat and a transmission seat that can be optionally connected or disconnected. The coolant supplier seat has a regulator assembly. The regulator assembly is able to adjust quantity of flow-in coolant and quantity of flow-out coolant. When the coolant supplier seat is connected to the transmission seat, the coolant can flow automatically from the coolant supplier seat to the transmission seat, so as to cool down electronic components inside a rack. When the coolant supplier seat is disconnected from the transmission seat, the coolant instantly stops flowing into the transmission seat. Because of the quick coupler, the rack installed inside a narrow space is convenient to set up or disassemble. Furthermore, by adjusting the quantity of flow-in coolant and the quantity of flow-out coolant, the electronic components can have a better effect of heat-dissipation. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120132293 | SHOWER ARM SECURING DEVICE - A shower arm-securing device for securing the placement of a shower arm comprising: an opening in the center of the device; an outer perimeter; an inner perimeter, where the inner perimeter is tapered from the opening and meets the outer perimeter; and a set screw, where the set screw secures the device to a shower arm. The shower arm-securing device may also include an adhesive surface on the backside that abuts the wall surrounding the shower arm. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120160341 | Coupling and decoupling apparatus and method - A coupling apparatus with a central housing with an outer surface and an inner surface that forms a central bore sized to receive an end of a first conduit length and an end of a second conduit length. The coupling apparatus further comprises a first and a second flexible support arm with respective first and second arm openings that have respective first and second arm spring elements. There are a plurality of first arm teeth and a plurality of second arm teeth that engage with and grip an end of a first conduit length and second conduit length. The bonding and/or grounding effectiveness increases when a tensile force placed on the coupling apparatus increases by separating the first conduit length from the second conduit length. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120222756 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PLUGGING OF SERVICES IN CONDUITS - A plug for a tubular service entrance of a conduit, wherein the plug includes a core body having a central hollow channel extending from a first end to second end of the core body; at least one flexible fin extending radially outwardly from the core body and having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular service entrance so that the plug is adapted to fit tightly into the tubular service entrance, and wherein the at least one flexible fin is deformable to adapt to the shape of the service entrance and apply a lateral force against the inner diameter of the service entrance. A plug dispensing magazine for storing and dispensing service entrance plugs to be service entrances of a conduit prior to installation of a liner in the conduit and a method of sealing the service entrances. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120247575 | CAR WASH FOAM BRUSH HANDLE - The present invention is a car wash foam brush handle that attaches to a foam brush hose that provides a foam solution to activate a hose fitting, a crimping hose, a single roll pin, a single piston head, a piston rod, a plurality of seal crimps that are a plurality of hydraulically compressed assembly and seal crimps, a stainless steel tube, a tubing cover, a cylindrical compression spring, a wire braided hose to channel foam and the stainless steel rod, a flexible protection tube, a compressed ferrule, a brush head connector that is disposed on the distal end of the car wash foam brush handle, a flexible joint assembly that allows the foam brush head to be unusable and a piston assembly. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120255624 | DRAINAGE BODY - A drainage body is disclosed which comprises at least two substantially identically shaped surface units, that is a base unit and a substantially identically shaped top unit, which are combinable with one another in an installation spacing by way of spacers. It is proposed to form the surface units to be substantially interlockingly stackable in such a manner that the installation spacing of the surface units is considerably larger than their spacing in the stacked condition, whereby the spacers essentially have, for example, a frusto-conical or frusto-pyramid shape with a circumscribed cross-sectional area which becomes smaller as its distance from the surface units increases. As an alternative to this, it may be provided that the spacers are disposed in such a manner on the surface units that the base units and the top units are layable so as to be overlapping one another in the manner of a masonry bond. As a result this creates high stability with simultaneous space-saving storability and transportability. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120261003 | Toilet Valve Adapter - A toilet valve adapter, including: a hollow body having a lower end dimensioned to be received into an outlet and an upper end dimensioned to support a flush valve thereon; a flange extending radially outwards from the hollow circular body; a gasket on the underside of the flange; and prongs projecting radially outwards from the lower end of the hollow circular body. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120291878 | COMPOSITE TANK, AND ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A TANK AND MEMBER FOR RECEIVING AND/OR DISPENSING GAS - The invention relates to a composite pressurized gas tank including a sealed inner casing ( | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120298214 | COOLANT ADAPTER - The invention relates to an adapter for driven tools such as drilling or milling tools, for adapting an externally fed driven tool for use in a thru coolant system comprising: a) a cylindrical inner sleeve, b) an outer sleeve adapted to rotate relative to the inner sleeve, c) a delivery pipe to deliver coolant to the outer sleeve, and d) at least one coolant flow channel through the outer sleeve and through the inner sleeve to allow flow of coolant from the delivery pipe to the collet, and e) a seal at one end of the inner sleeve having an aperture to receive the cutting tool whereby to allow the blunt end of the tool to engage the collet, in use coolant can pass through the outer sleeve, through the inner sleeve into the collet, and to the cutting tool whilst said inner sleeve rotates with said machine output spindle and the outer sleeve remains static. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120318377 | GAS REGULATOR WITH NON-METAL COMPONENTS (VARIANTS) - The gas regulator with non-metal components comprises a membrane ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120325334 | MANIFOLD FOR A FLUIDIC CARTRIDGE - A manifold system is provided that includes a manifold housing and a manifold core. The manifold housing is configured to receive the manifold core. The manifold housing includes an oblique inner surface and at least one fluidic channel. The fluidic channel ends with one of its ends at the oblique inner surface. The manifold housing together with the at least one fluidic channel has no undercut. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120325335 | COUPLING FOR THE RELEASABLE COUPLING OF PIPES - The invention relates to a coupling ( | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120325336 | EXTENSION ASSEMBLY FOR FAUCETS - An extension assembly for effectively extending a faucet stem to facilitate the maintenance of a faucet assembly. The extension assembly includes a stem extender which connects to a faucet stem, an extension tube which fits over the stem extender and determines the length by which the faucet stem is extended, and an optional adapter for interfacing between the faucet stem and the stem extender. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130000748 | DEVICE FOR EJECTING GAS FROM A GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A device for ejecting gas from a gas turbine engine, which includes: an outer wall and an inner wall defining a gas flow path therebetween, the inner wall forming a central body defining an inner cavity, the outer wall being perforated and communicating with at least one outer resonance cavity for attenuating noise in a first range of sound frequencies; and a mechanism for placing the outer and inner cavities in fluid communication, extending through the gas flow path, the inner cavity thus forming a resonance cavity for attenuating the noise in a second range of sound frequencies. The device can, for example, be used to attenuate two ranges of sound frequencies. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130025703 | INCORRECT FILLING PREVENTION - An incorrect filling prevention assembly ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025704 | VALVE FOR THE SUBSTANTIALLY GAS-TIGHT INTERRUPTION OF A FLOW PATH - A valve for the gastight interruption of a flow path is disclosed. A valve housing includes a first opening and a valve seat. A valve disk includes an inner disk portion, which is linearly movable relative to an outer disk portion so that, in a closed setting, a pressure differential acts substantially upon the movable inner disk portion, which is supported on the valve housing. The valve seat has a radially inward pointing first inner face and the outer disk portion has a radially outward pointing first outer face, wherein in the closed setting there exists a radial sealing contact with the first inner face. The outer disk portion has a radially inward pointing second inner face and the inner disk portion has a radially outward pointing second outer face, having a radially sealing contact with the second inner face. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130037128 | VALVE SUB-BASE - A valve sub-base ( | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130042925 | VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED ROTATIONAL FEEL - A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve housing having an internal generally cup-shaped bore, a valve control cartridge inserted into the bore and having a rotatable control stem extending upwardly therefrom, and a bonnet nut threaded to an internal wall of the valve housing. The bonnet nut has a through channel that surrounds the control stem, and means are provided along the through channel to control a level of resistance to rotation of stem. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130061946 | DIGITAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A digital hydraulic system including a fluid having three portions each at a pressure and a digital hydraulic transformer having a first and second element. The first element has a first end and a second end. The first and second elements operating along a common axis, and together defining at least four variable volume working chambers. The at least two of the at least four variable volume working chambers containing fluid directing force on the second element in a direction toward the first end. Another two of the at least four variable volume working chambers containing fluid directing force on the second element toward the second end. A control system individually selectively fluidically connects and disconnects each of the four variable volume working chambers to and from the three portions of the fluid at the three pressures. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130061947 | VEHICLE BRAKE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A vehicle brake hydraulic pressure control unit includes a base body incorporating therein a brake fluid flow path and an electromagnetic valve which is an assembled part assembled into a mounting hole portion which is formed in the base body in such a manner as to communicate with the flow path. A hole wall of the mounting hole portion has a plastically deformed portion formed by pressing the hole wall in a downward direction of the mounting hole portion. A locking groove for the plastically deformed portion to enter is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the electromagnetic valve. An outside diameter of the electromagnetic valve at an upper side of the locking groove is made smaller than an outside diameter of the electromagnetic valve at a lower side of the locking groove. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130061948 | VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR METERING A FLUID MEDIUM IN AN EXHAUST LINE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a valve arrangement ( | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130068318 | VALVE STEM REPAIR KIT AND METHOD - A method for repairing damaged valve stem assemblies includes enlarging a bore within a body of a valve stem to form an enlarged bore portion and creating a conical hole in an end of the valve stem body around the enlarged bore portion. Internal threads are created within the enlarged bore portion, and a valve stem repair extension is installed in the enlarged bore portion. The valve stem repair extension has a beveled surface that facilitates formation of a hermetic seal between the valve stem body and the valve stem repair extension. The steps of enlarging the bore and creating the conical hole may both be performed using a countersinking drill bit having a beveled cutting portion. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130068319 | CODED CARTRIDGE HOLDER AND FASTENER ENABLED BY CARTRIDGE SIZE - A coded cartridge holder for use with a drug delivery device is provided. The cartridge holder includes a fastener that becomes operative based in part on a length of a cartridge or a diameter of the cartridge. In one embodiment, the cartridge holder is coupled to the drug delivery device. The cartridge holder comprises a first blocking feature. The drug delivery device includes a cartridge detector comprising a second blocking feature. This feature may be a pin, for engagement with the first blocking feature of the cartridge holder when the cartridge acts on the cartridge detector. The cartridge holder may further include a fastening mechanism configured to fasten the cartridge holder to the drug delivery device only when the second blocking feature engages the first blocking feature. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130074948 | Device for sealing a delivery fluid system and method - A method for permanently repairing a fluid delivery system which may be above ground, subterranean, in and under concrete, or within a wall structure. The method comprises disconnecting the source and the discharge portions of the fluid delivery system. A resilient moldable tubing is threaded through the fluid delivery system. The first end of the tube is secured to the first end of the portion of the fluid delivery system. The second end of the tube is next secured to the second end of the portion of the fluid delivery system. The resilient tubing is then filled with heated fluid and pressurized to mold the tubing to the inside diameter of the fluid delivery system. The fluid is cooled to set the tube to the inside diameter of the fluid delivery system, and then drained before reconnecting the the source and discharge portions of the fluid delivery system. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130081711 | Dish washer hand saver - The Dish Washer Hand Saver is a fluid control device. This device is threaded on each end. The top of the device is attached via a swivel nut with the threads of the nut exposed. This end is to be attached to the water source. The device has a control knob on the side. This knob controls turns, thus allowing the flow or not of the fluid at the desired volume. The bottom end of the device has interior threads on its end to accept a standard kitchen sink aerator. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130087217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING FLUIDS - A fluids management apparatus is disclosed herein that enables management of multiple volumes of different fluids when drilling and/or producing oil and/or gas with an oil and gas well drilling platform. The apparatus includes a structural, transportable frame that has upper and lower reservoir sections, each with a plurality of tanks for holding fluid. The upper reservoir section is easily lifted and transported, such as by crane. A docking station on the lower reservoir section is receptive of the upper reservoir section. A piping system enables a selected fluid volume contained in a tank of the upper reservoir section to be selectively transmitted to a selected tank of the lower reservoir section. The lower reservoir section has its own piping system that enables a user to withdraw fluid from any selected one of its tanks. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130105001 | INFLATING VALVE ASSEMBLY | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130112287 | SANITARY FITTING - A sanitary fitting includes a socket part configured for fastening the sanitary fitting on a substructure. In axial extension, an accommodation component is connected to this socket part axially and in a rotation-fixed manner, with the accommodation component having an accommodation cavity for a connection base and a valve cartridge. These two components establish the supporting structure of the sanitary fitting. An outer housing is attached to this structure, and said housing can be made from any material, since it does not have a supporting function and does not have any contact with the water. By substituting the socket part, sanitary fittings differing with respect to their size and design may be produced, wherein the accommodation component including valve cartridge, connection base and fastening device for the valve cartridge in the accommodation component are unchanged. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130126009 | SYSTEM FOR CLEANING BEER LINES AND RECOVERING DRAFT BEER - A beer recovery system which uses CO | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126010 | VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A valve arrangement includes at least two valves and a housing which is configured as an installation cartridge. One of the valves is configured as a pressure regulator and the other of the valves is configured as a delivery flow regulator. The valve arrangement is configured to be inserted or screwed into a variable-displacement pump, thereby minimizing the spatial requirement of the valve arrangement. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126011 | SELF-LOCKING T-PIECE - A self-locking T-piece connects an attachment to a breathing gas line. The self-locking T-piece has a line section ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130126012 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PUNCTURE CLOSURE - Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided for use in closing punctures in vessel walls. An apparatus may have various combinations of an anchoring device, a positioning device and a heating element for closing a puncture within a vessel wall. An anchoring device may be a balloon, an expansible cage, a wire operated T-anchor, and/or a floating anchor. A positioning device may be a balloon, a sponge, and/or an expansible cage. A heating element may be flexible or rigid and preferably provides heat to target tissue through conduction and convection. A heating element may be flat-ended or dome-shaped. The heating element and anchoring device may be positioned a fixed distance apart to sandwich tissue between the heating element and the anchoring device. The heating element may operate in multiple stages. An initial stage may non-permanently adhere the heating element to the tissue and the subsequent stage may close the puncture. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130139904 | AIR VALVE - An air valve includes: a valve body into which an air cut-off unit is inserted; and a valve cap preventing the air cut-off unit from being discharged outside of the valve body, wherein the valve body and the valve cap are coupled to each other by a snap-fit method. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130139905 | FLOW MODULE PORT FITTING - A flow module port fitting to be inserted in port hole in a flow module, which port hole is in communication with flow channel. The port fitting comprises a head, and a shaft with a centre axis, attached to the head, wherein the shaft has a first and a second end portion, the port fitting comprises further a fastening element at its first end portion for fastening the port fitting to the flow module or flow plate. The port fitting comprises further a seal arranged either externally on said shaft or seal is arranged at the second end portion facing away from the head, or seal is arranged in the short side of said second end portion, wherein seal is sealing port hole together with port fitting from the fluids flowing in flow channel. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130146151 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE - A fluid control valve includes: a valve main body including an inlet port and an outlet port, each being formed on opposite side surfaces; and a mounting plate attached to a lower end of the valve main body; wherein the valve main body has side surfaces located perpendicular to the opposite side surfaces and formed with locking protrusions, the mounting plate is formed with locking arms each extending from an upper end of the mounting plate, the locking arms each having a locking pawl facing and engaging with the protrusion, the valve main body is formed with an annular rib about an central axis on the lower end of the valve main body, and the upper end of the mounting plate is formed with a press-fit rib including a press-fit portion press-fitted in a wall surface of the annular rib. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130153052 | DISCHARGE APPARATUS FOR A PUMP - Discharge apparatus for use with a pump the pump including a pump casing ( | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130160868 | CORROSION RESISTANT FAUCETS WITH COMPONENTS MADE OF DIFFERENT METALLIC MATERIALS - A faucet includes an outer housing having a surface formed of a first material. The outer housing has an entry and an outlet, and a valve cartridge is positioned at least partly in the outer housing and is configured to control flow of water to the outlet. An insulator sleeve is positioned at least partly in the outer housing between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A collar having a surface made of a second material different from the first material is at least partly nested within the insulator sleeve outside of the valve cartridge. The insulator sleeve is made of a material that acts to galvanically insulate the outer housing from the collar. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130167946 | PAINT SUPPLYING PAIL WITH WIND DIRECTION DEFLECTOR AND QUICK OPEN-CLOSE STRUCTURE - A paint supplying pail comprises a paint supplying pail body, a paint supplying pail cover, a quickly detachable rod, a fastening member and a deflecting block. The paint supplying pail body has at least one protruding pole and is covered by the paint supplying pail cover which is provided outwardly with a vertical pole. The quickly detachable rod is rotatably sleeved on the vertical pole, and the fastening member is overlapped on the quickly detachable rod. The fastening member comprises at least one transverse groove which moves transversely to sleeve on the protruding pole, and the quickly detachable rod rotates to lift the fastening member, thereby the transverse groove pressing against the protruding pole. The deflecting block is wedged into an air deflecting pipe of the pant supplying pail cover, and perforated to have a non-through venting passage and two air holes. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130180601 | Fixing Structure of a Pull-Out Faucet - A fixing structure of a pull-out faucet is mounted on a platform with a fixing hole and contains a pull-out faucet including a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve, and a pipe line set; the pipe line set including a plurality of fixedly static pipe lines and a movably dynamic pipe line; a positioning device including a seat and a clamping set; the seat being fixed under the platform by the clamping set and being fixed in the fixing hole to fit with the housing, the seat including a passage set for inserting the pipe line set; wherein the passage set has a first passage for inserting the static pipe lines and a second passage for inserting the dynamic pipe line, and the first passage is spaced apart from the second passage so that the dynamic pipe line is limited in the second passage to move smoothly. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130180602 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a lateral and a socket. The lateral has a first end and a second end separated by a length of a lumen. At least one of the first end and second end is configured to couple with a fluid supply. The length has a plurality of apertures in a wall of the lumen. Each aperture is in fluid communication with the lumen and disposed along a line substantially parallel with a length axis. The length is configured to allow non-destructive coiling about a reel and non-destructive uncoiling. The length has a cross section sufficiently rigid to resist deformation associated with fluid in the lumen. The socket is coupled to the length at a site of at least one aperture. The socket has a bore in fluid communication with the aperture. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130180603 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a lateral and a socket. The lateral has a first end and a second end separated by a length of a lumen. At least one of the first end and second end is configured to couple with a fluid supply. The length has a plurality of apertures in a wall of the lumen. Each aperture is in fluid communication with the lumen and disposed along a line substantially parallel with a length axis. The length is configured to allow non-destructive coiling about a reel and non-destructive uncoiling. The length has a cross section sufficiently rigid to resist deformation associated with fluid in the lumen. The socket is coupled to the length at a site of at least one aperture. The socket has a bore in fluid communication with the aperture. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130213493 | TAPPING DEVICE FOR AT LEAST ONE BAG-IN-BOX PACKAGING - A tapping device for at least one bag-in-box packaging equipped with a tap valve, comprising at least one accommodating area for the bag-in-box packaging, wherein the accommodating area has at least one loading opening, at least one device door that closes the loading opening of the accommodating area, wherein the device door has at least one trigger of an operating apparatus that corresponds to the tap valve, and at least one beverage outlet associated with the tap valve, the operating apparatus has at least one operating element that acts from above on certain parts of the tap valve in order to operate the tap valve and at least one valve accommodating bearing is provided in the area of the loading opening, the at least one valve accommodating bearing having bearing surfaces for wings of the tap valve protruding at least on both sides of the valve housing. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130220443 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLOW CONTROL - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus including at least one first plate having at least one first opening and at least one second plate having at least one second opening. The apparatus can include a connector for coupling the at least one first plate and the at least one second plate, where the at least one first and second openings are offset to form a non-linear flow path for restricting flow of a fluid through the at least one first and second plates. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130248010 | HOUSEHOLD FAUCET SPRAY - The present invention relates to a household faucet spray ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130255795 | FLUID ACTIVATING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a fluid activating apparatus having a case unit including a first body which has a hollow cylindrical structure with open both ends, and which has an accommodation space for providing a flow channel for passage of fluid, and which has first coupling portions formed at one end and the other end thereof, a second body which is arranged to cover an outer surface of the first body and which has a separation space spaced apart from a portion of the outer surface of the first body by a predetermined gap, and a first cap and a second cap which are coupled to the respective first coupling portions, and each of which has a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port; a magnetic force generating unit which is arranged in the accommodation space of the case unit such that the magnetic force generating unit has a central axis that is the same as that of the first body and has a diameter smaller than that of the first body, wherein the magnetic force generating unit is arranged along the flow path of the fluid so as to provide the fluid passing through the accommodation space with magnetic force; a support plate which is arranged in the accommodation space to support the magnetic force generating unit, and which has a mounting groove for insertion of one end of the magnetic force generating unit, and has a plurality of guide holes penetrating through one side and the other side thereof to guide the fluid introduced through the inlet port to the accommodation space; a magnetic force receiving unit interposed between the first body and the second body so as to be magnetized by the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating unit and provide the fluid passing through the gap between an outer surface of the magnetic force generating unit and an inner surface of the first body with magnetic force; and a heat blocking unit interposed between the magnetic force receiving unit and the second body to cut off heat transferred from the outside of the case unit to the accommodation space. Liquid fuel is activated and converted to a state to be easily burnt, thereby reducing fuel consumption, reducing an emission of pollutants, lengthening the service life of an internal combustion engine and improving efficiency of the internal combustion engine. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130263936 | WATERWAY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN OVERMOLDED SUPPORT PLATE - A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes and a support plate overmolded within a valve interface member. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130263937 | FAUCET WITH WAND - The present invention provides a faucet with a wand that has a geometric orientation of the wand and/or a geometric relationship between components of the faucet. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130269791 | MODULAR VALVE SYSTEM - A modular valve system includes a number of functional components such as valves, pressure regulators, adaptors and manifolds for controlling a fluid flow through said valve system, and at least two connecting blocks of different configurations, each associated to one of said functional components. Each one of said connecting blocks constitutes a functional unit together with one functional component mounted on a functional side of said connecting block. All connecting blocks are formed in a rectangular block shape and have an inlet and an outlet on two opposing end sides constituting an inlet side and an outlet side, respectively. The inlet sides of all connecting blocks are of identical configuration. The outlet sides of all connecting blocks are also of identical configuration, wherein outlet and inlet of neighboring, coupled connecting blocks are aligned with each other. Therefore, functional units can be directly coupled for establishing a fluid flow. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130284283 | CONTAINMENT HOUSING FOR A FUEL CONTROL HOUSING - A containment housing includes a hexagonal portion configured to receive a linear variable differential transformer. The containment housing also includes a housing contact flange adjacent to the hexagonal portion. The housing contact flange has a flange face. The containment housing further includes an external threaded portion formed between the flange face and a containment housing end. The external threaded portion is configured to engage a fuel control housing portion of a fuel control. A length is defined between the flange face and the containment housing end, and a ratio of the length to a width of the housing contact flange is between 8.22 and 8.94. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130291957 | SNAP RING INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL TOOL - A tool is provided. The tool includes a handle, a base, and a plurality of members. The base is attached to the handle. The plurality of members is affixed to the base at one end. Each of the plurality of members is capable of movement in a substantially lateral direction. Further, the plurality of members is configured to change a diameter of a snap ring from a first diameter to a second diameter based on the movement. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130291958 | LIQUID-TANK CONNECTOR - Provided are a joining portion in which a male threaded portion threaded to a container-side female threaded portion is formed; a connector main unit disposed at an inner side of the joining portion, sharing a center axis therewith, and is connected so as to be rotatable relative thereto; and a siphon tube attached to the connector main unit so as to extend toward the bottom portion of the container and has a tip curved in a substantially horizontal direction, wherein the joining portion is screwed in independently of the connector main unit when attaching the connector by using a securing jig that, by being inserted from above the connector main unit, causes depressed/protruding portions to be engaged, thus preventing relative rotation to each other, and by using a tightening jig that tightens the male threaded portion by being engaged at the upper surface of the joining portion. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130291959 | INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF COUNTERTOP FAUCET - An installation structure of countertop faucet includes a base having an insertion section extending through a mounting hole formed in a counter to engage a locking nut to be secured. The insertion section has a top end forming a receiving bore of which a circumferential wall forming two positioning holes communicating with the receiving bore. Each positioning hole receives therein a releasing module. The bottom of the base forms two water inlet passages communicating with the receiving bore and receiving stop valves therein and coupled to couplers for connection with water inlet tubes. A faucet has a joint section received in the receiving bore and having water guide tubes fit into the water inlet passages. The joint section forms two receiving apertures receiving therein positioning modules respectively engageable with the positioning holes to fix the faucet and being released by the releasing module to detach the faucet from the base. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130312846 | FLUID CONNECTOR FOR A COOLING SYSTEM - Embodiments of the disclosure may include a fluid connector. The fluid connector may include a holding portion and an insert portion. The holding portion may include a housing defining a channel, a sleeve disposed in the channel and defining a passage, an adapter disposed in the passage of the sleeve, and a first seal positioned between the passage of the sleeve and the adapter, wherein the first seal may include a first ridge configured to form a first fluid-tight interface with the adapter and a second ridge configured to form a second fluid-tight interface with the adapter. The insert portion may be configured to be inserted into the channel of the housing and secured to the holding portion. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130312847 | PROTECTIVE FACIAL SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A component with sealing grooves for receiving facial seals and with protective arrangements to protect such seals is provided. In one embodiment, the component is a ball valve including a flow control assembly with two closure members having outer surfaces with sealing grooves and protective ridges. The protective ridges facilitate separation of the two closure members from two connectors of a fluid conduit during installation of the body between the two connectors. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130327420 | QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR WITH A RING ANTI-DROP COVER - A quick release connector has a body, a positioning mount, a sealing valve and an outer sleeve. The body has a connecting end, a linking end and an air inlet chamber. The positioning mount is detachably connected to the body and has a fixing end, an inserting end, an air outlet chamber, multiple ball holes, a returning spring, at least one sealing element and multiple balls. The sealing valve is movably mounted in the body and the positioning mount, selectively abuts the at least one sealing element and has a closed end, an open end, a mounting post, at least one air inlet, a sealing ring and a ring anti-drop cover. The outer sleeve is slidably mounted around the body and the positioning mount and has a spring recess, a holding recess and a pressing spring. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140026980 | MAGNETIC DOCKING FAUCET - A faucet is provided. The faucet has a spout and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout. A hose having a magnetically responsive collar thereon provides fluid through the spout to the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the faucet such that when the sprayhead is coupled to the spout, the collar magnetically couples to the magnet, thereby applying sufficient magnetic force to the hose to retain the sprayhead against the spout. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034149 | HYDRAULIC JOINT STRUCTURE, HYDRAULICALLY-ACTUATED DEVICE INCLUDING HYDRAULIC JOINT STRUCTURE, JOINT PORTION CONSTITUTING HYDRAULIC JOINT STRUCTURE, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GENERATING UNIT INCLUDING JOINT PORTION, END TOOL UNIT INCLUDING JOINT PORTION, AND HYDRAULIC HOSE UNIT INCLUDING JOINT PORTION - When a male member is inserted into a female member to connect a first joint portion of a hydraulic joint structure and a second joint portion thereof, a first open end portion of a first oil passage of the male member and a first open end portion of a first oil passage of the female member are connected at a first axial position, and a second open end portion of a second oil passage of the male member and a second open end portion of a second oil passage of the female member are connected at a second axial position. Thus, two hydraulic oil lines can be easily connected at the same time. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041734 | Quick Connector - A quick connector includes a socket-shaped main body, and penetrating containing holes formed around the periphery of the main body for containing a first latch element for fixing an external tool connector. The first latch element is controlled by a first control element to fix or loosen the external tool connector. The main body includes aslant penetrating U-shaped slide grooves formed above the containing holes, and each slide groove includes a second latch element pushed by a spring that is sheathed on the periphery of the main body to displace the second latch element in the slide groove and in an axial direction of the main body. The second control element is disposed above the first control element, and the first and second control elements control the latch elements respectively to execute two-stage actions of removing the connector and prevent accidents caused by a possible shootout of the connector. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140041735 | WATER SUPPLEMENT REGULATING STRUCTURE OF INLET VALVE - A water supplement regulating structure of an inlet valve includes a regulating valve spool, a knob, and a water supplement hole formed on an inlet valve body and the regulating valve spool has a limber hole formed at the middle of the regulating valve spool and a conical plug disposed at a front end of the regulating valve spool, the conical plug is movably extended into the water supplement hole, and the regulating valve spool has an external thread and the knob has an internal thread and the knob and the regulating valve spool are screwed and coupled, so that the knob can be turned to drive the regulating valve spool to move back and forth axially with respect to the water supplement hole to adjust the gap between the conical plug and the water supplement hole so as to regulate the quantity of supplementary water. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140048151 | CALIBRATION HOSE - A calibration hose ( | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140069518 | Plastic Faucet Body with Copper Connecting Legs - A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion, and two support feet; each support foot having an inlet and a channel; the connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel; two copper connecting legs, each being engaged on the each support foot and having a threaded section; wherein a bottom end of the each copper connecting leg extends a predetermined distance from the each support foot so as to define a fitting section on the each copper connecting leg; a lower coupling portion is formed on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg; a plastic sleeve has at least one seal element to provide a sealing effect and to prevent water from leakage via the lower coupling portion and has a seal inner face formed on the plastic sleeve. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140069519 | Plastic Faucet Body with Copper Connecting Legs - A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel, and two support feet, each having an inlet and a channel; two copper connecting legs engaged on the two support feet. A bottom end portion of each copper connecting leg beyond a bottom end of the each support foot forms a distance so that between the each copper connecting leg and the each support foot is defined a receiving chamber. A lower coupling portion forms on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg. A groove communicates with the receiving chamber and the lower coupling portion. A seal element is retained with the groove to stop cold water from the cold water pipe or hot water from the hot water pipe flowing into the lower coupling portion. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140069520 | MAGNETIC DOCKING FAUCET - A faucet includes a spout and a sprayhead movable between a docked position, in which the sprayhead is in contact with the spout, and an undocked position, in which the sprayhead is spaced apart from the spout. The faucet also includes a hose that includes a tubular portion having an inlet end and an outlet end and configured to provide fluid through the spout to the sprayhead and a magnetically responsive end portion coupled to the outlet end and configured to be freely and rotatably received within a portion of the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the spout such that when the sprayhead is in the docked position, the magnet magnetically attracts the magnetically responsive end portion of the hose so as to retain the sprayhead against the spout. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140069521 | VESSEL ATTACHING/REMOVING DEVICE FOR CONDITIONING APPARATUS - The attaching/removing workability of the collecting vessel of a conditioning apparatus with respect to a port block is increased. A primary-side port and a secondary-side port are formed in a port block | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140076417 | QUICKLY-OPERATED ADAPTOR - A quickly-operated adaptor is provided. A blocking member is movable in the main body. When a joint of a gas-communicating member is received in an outlet chamber to drive the blocking member, a positioning sleeve positions the joint. The gas-communicating mechanism is movable between a third position and a fourth position. When the gas-communicating mechanism is located in the third position, the outlet chamber is communicated with a gas-releasing chamber via the gas-communicating mechanism. Whereby, spurting of the joint caused by residual of the gas can be prevented, and it is effective to unblock or block the gas flow in the gas-communicating mechanism simply via adjustment of a slidable sleeve. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140076418 | Detachable Handle for Adjusting a Valve and an Assembly Comprising a Detachable Handle and a Valve - A detachable handle for adjusting a valve by rotation of a rotatable adjustment element. The handle is provided with a body including a front side having an angular scale, an opposite rear side and a circumferential gripping face. The handle is also provided with a coupling element configured to detachably and operably connect to the rotatable adjustment element. At least a portion of the body along an edge of the angular scale is transparent or open so that an operator can see through the portion of the body. An assembly of a valve and the detachable handle is also provided. The valve is provided with a rotatable adjustment element for adjusting the valve. The valve has a face from which the rotatable adjustment element protrudes. This face is provided with a fixed marker. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140090721 | PIPE SYSTEM FOR A FLUID, A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST ONE DUCT PART OF A PIPE SYSTEM - A pipe system for a fluid, in particular a gas of an intake system ( | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140096841 | ANTI-SURGE VALVE FOR VEHICLE - An anti-surge valve includes a diaphragm partitioning an internal space formed by a valve body and a cover into spaces in which a pressure chamber connected to a connection port, an air inlet and an air outlet are formed; a valve cup assembled to the diaphragm; a coupling member that fixes the diaphragm and the valve cup; and a spring that elastically supports the diaphragm in the pressure chamber. In the anti-surge valve, a side wall of the valve cup has a sectional shape concave toward the center of the valve along the entire circumference thereof so that a side portion of the diaphragm is deformed toward the center of the valve while being adhered closely to an outer surface of the side wall of the valve cup in a state in which an edge portion of the diaphragm is fixed by the valve body and the cover. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140102552 | MULTIPLE VIAL DRUG MIXING SYSTEM - A vial adapter modular assembly ( | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140102553 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY WATER DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD - A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system includes a tubular element with a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet, a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapteded mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, and a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold with the self-venting/self-draining device. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140109987 | Coupling Assembly - A coupling assembly includes a mechanical attachment to accommodate various diameter fluid passages and resists rotational forces of attaching and detaching a hose from the hose coupler. The mechanical attachment includes a shank having a shoulder defining a space with a conduit of the hose coupling assembly or with a spacer disposed in the conduit. A threaded coupler includes a projecting portion disposed adjacent to the shoulder. The threaded coupler includes a key, or a recess to mate with a key, to substantially prevent rotation of the threaded coupler with respect to the hose coupler. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140109988 | DRAIN LINE ACCESS DEVICE - A drain line access device is provided for flushing HVACR drain lines. The device includes a main body having input and outlet connection ports on opposite ends for inline installation to a drain line, a flapper assembly sized and configured for seated placement in an interior cavity of the main body, and a removable top cover. The flapper assembly includes a flapper holder, a flapper, a flapper seat, and a spring hinge for rotatably urging the flapper into the normally raised position. An injection port is provided on the top cover for delivering a flow of pressurized gas or liquid for flushing out a clog in the drain line. In operation, delivery of pressurized gas or fluid into the drain line forces the flapper against the flapper seat, thereby sealing off one of the respective ends of the main body and directing the pressurized gas into the drain line. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140109989 | HYDRAULIC VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A hydraulic valve arrangement, in particular a control valve arrangement of an axial piston machine, includes at least two valves that have springs supported in each case on a spring seat. The two spring seats are connected to one another with a material-to-material fit in one or more of a non-positive manner and a positively locking manner. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140116533 | Universal Pneumatic Coupler - A universal coupled includes a body member with a plug entry end and an opposite fluid flow outlet end with a retainer nut for maintaining a biasing member and axially slidable plug valve in the body member wherein the plug includes multiple, discrete diameter axially joined sections which are sized to uniquely receive discrete plugs. A sleeve slidably mounted on the body member engages retaining balls which radially engage and retain a plug inserted into the body member or may be manually and axially displaced to release the retaining balls. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140124047 | HEIGHT ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR AN INLET VALVE - A height adjusting mechanism for an inlet valve includes a valve body, and inlet pipe, a retaining member and an actuator. The inlet pipe is sleeved in the valve body and connected to the valve body; the retaining member is assembled in the valve body; and the actuator can drive the retaining member to move to make the valve body fixed to the inlet pipe or moved relatively to the inlet pipe in the axial direction. The actuator drives the retaining member to move in order to let the valve body and the inlet pipe to be fixed or moved relatively to each other in the axial direction. There is no need to rotate the valve body during adjusting process, and the float won't affect the tank wall when the water valve body is rotating. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124048 | SANITARY FITTING COMPRISING A FITTING HOUSING AND A CONTROL UNIT - There is proposed a sanitary fitting having a fitting housing and having a control unit for controlling the water flow through at least one water line, wherein the control unit has at least one first control element, in particular an electrically actuable throughflow valve, for closing and opening the water line, wherein the fitting housing is provided for arranging at an installation site, in particular on a wall, on an installation platform and/or on a sanitary body such as a washbasin, bathtub or the like, which sanitary fitting can be maintained or repaired with particularly little effort, specifically even in applications in which the demands with regard to vandalism are of considerable significance. This is achieved according to the invention in that the fitting housing comprises at least one fitting main body that can be firmly fixed at the installation site and comprises an assembly cover, which can be released from the fitting main body and which covers a housing opening, for the opening of the fitting housing for maintenance and/or servicing purposes, and in that, within the fitting main body, there is provided at least one shut-off device which has a second control element and which serves for shutting off the water line. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124049 | QUICK ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY MECHANISM - A quick assembly and disassembly mechanism includes a nut seat and a slide block which is movably coupled to the nut seat. The nut seat includes at least two cantilever lock blocks therein. The inner wall of each lock block has threads thereon. The inner diameter encircled by the lock blocks matches with a bolt of a faucet. In normal state, the nut seat can be moved freely on the bolt. When the nut seat is moved to a counter top to compress the slide block, the slide block will push the lock blocks to mesh with the bolt tightly, so that the faucet can be mounted and dismounted quickly. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124050 | POUR SPOUT ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR PUMPING SYSTEM - A pour spout adapter comprises a housing, a collar and a threaded engagement. The housing has a sealed bore for receiving a tube. The collar has an internal bore coupled to the housing at a rotatable connection so as to permit a tube to extend from the sealed bore through the collar. The threaded engagement is disposed on the internal bore to receive a threaded pour spout. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140137950 | INKJET PRINTERS - The invention provides an adaptor for mounting a pump directly to the ink circulation system of an inkjet printer. By incorporating an adaptor and providing a selection of adaptors, a variety of pumps can be fitted to the ink circulation system without the need for pipes and pipe connectors. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140150895 | Water Conveying Device - A device for conveying water between first and second water supplying elements has a first hollow water conveying member connectable to the first water supplying element and a second hollow water conveying member connectable to the second water supplying element and with the first water conveying members are turnable relative to one another and about a turning axis, and the first water conveying member has a first opening for water entry and the second water conveying member has a second opening for water exit, and the openings extend transversely to the turning axis and are coaxial with each other. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140150896 | Assemblable faucet - An assemblable faucet includes a body having a holder, at least one inlet, an outlet located at the holder, a channel communicating with the inlet and the outlet, and at least one valve seat communicating with the channel; the valve seat being used to receive and position a control valve set to control water from the inlet to flow toward the outlet; an outlet pipe including an inflow connector with an aperture, including a spray head with a spout, and including a tunnel communicating with the inflow connector and the spray head; the inflow connector being tightly connected to the holder of the body so that the aperture is in communication with the outlet of the holder, such that the water from the outlet of the body flows to the spout along the tunnel of the outlet pipe. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140158220 | STEPLESSLY ADJUSTABLE HYDRAULIC INSERT VALVE - A steplessly adjustable hydraulic insert valve has a housing defining a radial direction and an end side in an installation direction. An inflow connector on the end side is connectable to a pressure medium source. First and second working connectors and a return connector are arranged in the radial direction. The return connector is connectable to a pressure medium tank. The housing has an axial bore and an actuator guided movably therein. The actuator can be held in an axial center position by at least one spring and is adjustable steplessly axially out of the center position by controllable actuation. At least one of the working connectors is fluidically connectable to the return connector by axial adjustment of the actuator. The actuator has a radial widened portion with first and second control edges for steplessly opening and/or closing first and second radial openings, respectively, of the return connector. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140166124 | MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR SPRAYHEADS - A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140182708 | QUICK ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY MECHANISM FOR FAUCET - A quick assembly and disassembly mechanism for a faucet includes a main body, a movable lock block disposed in the main body, a press plate which is movably disposed on the main body, and push blocks which are movably disposed on the main body and driven by the press plate. When the main body is moved to the counter top to compress the press plate, the press plate will hold against the push blocks to push the lock block to mesh with the bolt tightly, so that the faucet can be mounted and dismounted quickly. The assembly and disassembly of the faucet and the related parts is more convenient and quick. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140209187 | Modular faucet - A modular faucet is provided with a pipe including an inner well, an aperture proximate to a first end, a groove at a second end, and a recess communicating with the groove; a tee including an externally threaded hollow cylinder, a projection on an inner surface of the cylinder, and a depression on an outer surface and communicating with the cylinder wherein the recess passes through the projection and is fastened in the groove; a hose having one end threadedly secured to the longitudinal part and an internally threaded other end; a spout including a latch at one end, and an externally threaded projection at one end; and a hollow adapter including a slot on an inner surface, a protuberance on an outer surface, and a protrusion distal the protuberance. The hose passes through the depression, the cylinder, and the pipe to threadedly secure to the spout. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140251450 | METERING SYSTEM, HOUSING PART FOR A METERING UNIT AND METERING UNIT - A metering system for metering a metering fluid includes at least one metering unit, a fluid supply component conveying the metering fluid to the metering unit, and a control module conveying a control fluid to the metering unit. The metering unit includes a first housing part, an exchangeable second housing part and a membrane which is arranged between the housing parts and divides a cavity formed between the housing parts into a pumping chamber and a metering chamber which are separated from each other in fluidic terms. Channels are formed in the first housing part which receive the control fluid and are in flow connection with the control module, and channels are formed in the second housing part which receive the metering fluid and are in flow connection with the fluid supply component. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140251451 | Positioning structure of water supply hose for pull-out faucet - A positioning structure of a water supply hose for a pull-out faucet contains: a faucet body including an outlet; a water supply hose accommodated in the faucet body so as to supply water and including an outlet segment; a spraying head connected with the outlet segment of the water supply hose and being pulled outwardly and retracted inwardly with the water supply hose; a magnetic attraction device including a first connecting member and a second connecting member which magnetically attract with each other. The first connecting member is disposed in the outlet, the second connecting member is mounted on an outlet segment, the second connecting member retracts back to its original position with the water supply hose and the spraying head and moves into the outlet so as to magnetically attract with the first connecting member, hence the water supply hose and the spraying head are magnetically attracted and fixed. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261758 | Connector Assembly for Syringe System - A connector assembly for a fluid delivery system includes a conical body defining an interior cavity and a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet defining an internal passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity; and a connector removably attached to the discharge outlet. The connector includes a central body configured to be at least partially positioned within the internal passage of the discharge outlet, and an annular connector portion connected to the central body and configured to releasably engage an exterior of the discharge outlet, the central body defining an internal channel within the central body that is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the conical body when the connector is attached to the discharge outlet. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261759 | VALVE BOX SYSTEM - A valve box system is disclosed for providing operators with access to utility lines such as municipal water and gas systems. This valve box system provides alignment between its multiple sections and a four-notched upper section for a better interface with an adjustment tool. The result is an efficient system which may serve as a stand-alone product or may serve to retrofit existing valve box systems. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160017579 | JET REGULATOR WITH A TUBE RECEPTACLE - In the case of a sanitary fixture ( | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160025210 | TRANSMISSION ANTI-LEAK VALVE - A valve is mounted in a first bore in a first separable section of a transmission to block or allow fluid flow through the first bore to a second bore in a second transmission section depending on whether the first and second sections are joined together or separated. A movable portion of the valve is responsive to an actuator during relative movement of the transmission sections to shift between fluid flow open and fluid flow closed positions. The valve can include a valve housing fixed in the first bore and a carrying plunger biased to the fluid blocking position and responsive to the actuator for movement to the fluid flow open position. The valve forms a fluid flow path between the first and second bores across the gap between the facing surfaces of the joined transmission sections. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160083944 | SANITARY INSERTION UNIT AND SHOWER FITTING HAVING A SANITARY INSERTION UNIT - A sanitary insertion unit has a sealing ring with a sleeve-shaped extension, the free end region of which extension has a head which protrudes circumferentially and, when the extension is inserted into an associated line section, can be deformed at least in regions such that the head of the extension is placed onto the inner circumferential wall of the line section. A sanitary insertion unit also has/is a flow regulator, the outer circumference of the housing of which bears a clamping edge region for sealing and clamping the flow regulator between two interconnected line sections, the flow regulator bears a sleeve-shaped extension, the circumferentially protruding head of which, produced from elastic material, can be deformed, when the extension is inserted into a line section, such that the head is placed onto the inner circumferential wall of the line section. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160090719 | HOSE WEIGHT FOR A FAUCET - A hose weight for use with a faucet outlet hose fluidly coupled to a dispensing unit. The hose weight includes an outer housing defining a chamber and a filler received within the chamber. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160102788 | TRANSMITTER MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING - A mounting adaptor for mounting a transmitter to a valve manifold includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, the first side having a flat surface. Also included is a connector portion having a threaded external surface, the connector portion operatively coupled to, and extending away from, the second side of the base portion. Further included is at least one through hole defined by the base portion, the at least one through hole extending from the first side to the second side and configured to mount the mounting adaptor to the valve manifold. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160109047 | UNIVERSAL SEWER INLET FITTING - A nozzle is configured for interaction with a sewer inlet fitting. The sewer inlet fitting is configured for connection to a sewer inlet of a sewer system or sewage receptacle. The sewer inlet fitting includes a cover operable between open and closed conditions by action of the nozzle being inserted thereinto and withdrawn therefrom. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160113475 | COMMERCIAL WARE-WASHER EXCHANGE HEAD - A ware-washer control assembly includes electrical control components, an inlet water plumbing assembly, and a drain mechanism. Each of the electrical control components, inlet water plumbing assembly, and drain mechanism are contained within or attached to a housing for shipment and off-site service and distribution. The housing includes at least a first connector for attaching the housing to a ware-washer cabinet. The ware-washer control assembly further includes a plurality of connectors for connecting the electrical control components and inlet water plumbing assembly to a corresponding supply source and for connecting the drain mechanism to a drain plug assembly. Each of the first connector and the plurality of connectors are connected and disconnected by a user without tools. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160124436 | APPARATUS, METHODS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO CALIBRATE VALVE-MOUNTED INSTRUMENTS - Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to calibrate valve-mounted instruments, such as a position controllers and/or a position transmitter, are described. An example tangible computer-readable medium comprises instructions that, when executed, cause a machine to receive a first value representative of a current position of a valve, receive a second value representative of a sensitivity of a position sensor, compute a first estimated value corresponding to an expected fully-open position of the valve based on the received first and second values, compute a second estimated value corresponding to an expected fully-closed position of the valve based on the received first and second values, receive a control signal representative of a desired position of the valve, and in response to the received control signal, position the valve at substantially the desired position based on the first and second estimated values. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160138253 | Quick Assembly Structure of Faucet Handle Base - A quick assembly structure of a faucet handle base, which is fixed in each of at least one valve assembly, each valve assembly is mounted in each inlet valve seat of a body and includes a valve core, an angle limiting holder, and an affixing nut. Each of at least one screwing member includes inner threads and outer threads. Each of at least one handle mount includes: a housing having an orifice and a receiving chamber with a threaded connecting section; a handle bar having an operating portion and a first extension; a connector having a second extension and a coupling portion. The second extension is inserted to and connected with the orifice to further join with the first extension; the coupling portion is fitted with each valve core, hence each valve core is driven by the coupling portion, and the coupling portion is stopped by the angle limiting holder. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160169422 | WATER-HOLDING STRUCTURE PUMP TRAP BOND RETROFIT KIT | 06-16-2016 |
