| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 137594000 | Plural noncommunicating flow paths | 21 |
| 20090095361 | Control value unit for faucet assembly with hot and cold water provided - A faucet assembly includes two faucets and two connection pipes are connected to the two faucets. A conjunction portion is connected between the two connection pipes and an outlet pipe extends from the conjunction portion and has outlet. A control valve unit includes two control valves which are respectively received in two respective recesses in the conjunction portion. The two recesses communicate with the outlet pipe. Each control valve includes a sealing member which movably seals the connection pipe corresponding thereto. The water pressure from the other connection pipe cannot move the sealing member so that the water with larger pressure cannot enter the connection pipe in which the water pressure is lower. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126808 | Connection Structure Between Integrated Panel and Fluid Device - A connecting structure for an integration panel and a fluid device in which an excellent sealing property can be held even when substantially no further fastening is performed, and the assembling workability is improved is provided. When an integration panel | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100236649 | Adaptor for hot water storage tank and method of use thereof - An adapter allows a hot water storage tank of the kind having an electrical immersion heater fitted into a base of the tank via a flange. The adapter includes a flange having peripheral holes corresponding to holes in the flange of the electrical immersion heater. A cold water outlet mounted project through the flange and allows connection to a cold water inlet of an external heater. A hot water inlet projects through the flange and allows connection to a hot water outlet of the external heater. The hot water inlet is configured so that in use hot water entering therethrough is directed to an uppermost location of the tank. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100313976 | EXTREME FLOW RATE AND/OR HIGH TEMPERATURE FLUID DELIVERY SUBSTRATES - A flow substrate including a body having a first surface and a second opposing surface, a plurality of pairs of ports defined in the first surface of the body, a plurality of fluid pathways extending between each respective pair of ports and in fluid communication with each port of the respective pair of ports, and at least one cap. Each fluid pathway is formed in the second surface of the body. The at least one cap has a first surface constructed to seal at least one fluid pathway, and a second opposing surface. At least one of the body and the at least one cap includes a weld formation formed in at least one of the second surface of the body and the second surface of the at least one cap constructed to surround the at least one fluid pathway and facilitate welding of the at least one cap to the body along the weld formation. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110297261 | WATER VAPOR TRANSFER ASSEMBLY - A water vapor transfer assembly for a fuel cell system includes at least one water vapor transfer device. The water vapor transfer device permits a transfer of water from a wet stream to a dry stream. The water vapor transfer device is disposed between a pair of end plates. The end plates each have a plurality of outwardly extending ribs. The water vapor transfer device and the end plates are disposed within a housing having a pair of wet stream apertures and a pair of dry stream apertures formed therein. The housing further includes a plurality of channels formed adjacent the dry stream apertures. The channels are in fluid communication with the wet stream apertures. The outwardly extending ribs of the end plates cooperate with the channels to define a tortuous bypass flow path between the wet stream apertures of the housing. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20130199640 | FIXTURE FOR A SINK - A fixture for delivering a first fluid over the basin of a sink includes a supply inlet and a delivery outlet for the fluid, the inlet connected to the outlet through a hollow body of the fixture, the hollow body including two straight, hollow metal tubes: a first tube arranged to be mounted next to the basin of the sink in use, and a second tube joined to the wall of the first tube so as to project out over the basin of the sink in use. One or more inserts are provided inside the first metal tube and together define a curved elbow duct inside the first metal tube for guiding the fluid from the first metal tube into the second metal tube. The tubes can be cut at relatively low cost from conventional rolled steel tubing, and the curved elbow duct limits pressure losses inside the first tube. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130269806 | Vee Manifold - A manifold having a first side, a second side, a first channel extending from the first side to the second side, and a second channel extending from the first side to the second side is disclosed. The first channel and the second channel each define a linear longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the first channel longitudinal axis and the second channel longitudinal axis are oblique to the first side and the second side of the manifold. The manifold of the present disclosure provides channels that can be easily cleaned and allow for an increased flow performance. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130269807 | MULTI-COMPONENT PRESSURE TANK ASSEMBLY FOR SPRAY COATING SYSTEMS - A system includes a pressure vessel configured to receive a pneumatic flow, and to supply pressurized fluid to a spray coating device. The system also includes a first chamber disposed within the pressure vessel, and configured to store a first fluid, and a second chamber disposed within the pressure vessel, and configured to store a second fluid. Furthermore, the system includes a lid removably coupled to the pressure vessel. The system also includes a first fluid pathway extending through the lid, and configured to deliver the first fluid to the first chamber while the lid is coupled to the pressure vessel. In addition, the system includes a second fluid pathway extending through the lid, and configured to deliver the second fluid to the second chamber while the lid is coupled to the pressure vessel. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140014204 | CONNECTOR ELEMENT - A connector element for connecting a pump assembly for use in a selective catalytic reduction system to a reagent supply of reagent fluid, the connector element comprising: a reagent flow passage arranged to receive reagent fluid at a first end from the reagent supply and to supply the reagent fluid via a second end to a reagent inlet port for reagent fluid on the pump assembly; a coolant passage for cooling fluid, the coolant passage arranged to be in communication with a coolant port on the pump assembly. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140116548 | FILLING CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED VENTILATION DUCT - A filling connector ( | 05-01-2014 |
| 20150059892 | COMBINED THERMAL MANAGEMENT UNIT - A combination thermal management valve for management of the flow of heat transfer media is provided. The thermal management valve includes a manifold including two or more independently controlled valve assemblies configured to fluidly isolate the heat transfer media from each other. The valve assemblies may be configured to maintain desirable flow characteristics for each thermal medium. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20160102781 | DESIGN OF TORTUOUS PATH CONTROL VALVE TRIM - A valve component for controlling fluid flow comprises a body having a first surface and a second surface. At least one tortuous flow channel extends between the first surface and the second surface. The flow channel is at least partially defined by a floor portion and a ceiling portion. The body is formed as one-piece by additive manufacturing to concurrently define the flow channel as a void space. At least one of the floor portion and ceiling portion is disposed at an acute angle relative to a plane containing a layer of material forming the body. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160109044 | MULTI-COUPLING DEVICE WITH PRESSURE RELIEF CIRCUIT - The present invention relates to a multi-coupling device of the plate type for the simultaneous connection of a plurality of hydraulic, electric and pneumatic lines through quick couplings. | 04-21-2016 |
| 137595000 | With common valve operator | 8 |
| 20090007974 | Valve for Allocating Available Fluid To High Priority Functions of a Hydraulic System - A hydraulic system has high priority hydraulic functions connected to a primary supply line that receives pressurized fluid from a source and low priority hydraulic functions connected to secondary supply line. A priority valve couples the primary supply line to the secondary supply line. The priority valve detects when the source is unable to furnish enough pressurized fluid to satisfy the demands of all the high and low priority hydraulic functions. In that case the priority valve reduces or eliminates fluid flow between the primary and secondary supply lines. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090151802 | Impulse charger for motor vehicle engines - An impulse charger for motor vehicle engines include impulse valves driven using driving force continuously generated by a driving apparatus so as to be instantaneously opened and closed at a high speed by a link unit in which link members are interconnected, and in which the impulse valves for all cylinders are simultaneously driven. Thus, the impulse charger provides simple drive control, reduction in necessary components, and an efficient mounting space, guarantees easy manufacturing and mounting at a low cost, and prevents noise from being generated when the impulse valves are operated. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100032033 | Diverter Valve - A diverter valve for a material transportation system includes a front cover defining an inlet passage, a rear cover defining first and second outlet passages, a casing connected to the front and rear covers and an inner tube arranged in the casing. The inner tube rotates to selectively align an outlet thereof with the first or second outlet passage. An inlet of the inner tube aligns with the inlet passage and the first outlet passage to thereby provide a straight passage through the diverter valve which aligns with a straight passage through the transportation system. When the inlet of the inner tube aligns with the second outlet passage, it provides a straight, branched passage through the diverter valve to, e.g., a receiving container. The inner tube is rotated between its alignment with the first or second outlet passage by an actuator. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110017325 | THREE-VALVES MANIFOLD FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TYPE FLOW METER - A three-valves manifold for a differential pressure type flow meter including a valve unit | 01-27-2011 |
| 20120060951 | GAS MODULATION AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE - An apparatus comprises a body, a first poppet, and a second poppet. The body comprises a first fluid channel and a second fluid channel. The first fluid channel and the second fluid channel are operable to be fluidly isolated from each other. The first poppet is positioned in the first fluid channel, and the first poppet is operable to be moveable within the first fluid channel. The second poppet is positioned within the second fluid channel, and the second poppet is operable to be moveable within the second fluid channel. The first poppet and the second poppet are operable to be mechanically coupled together such that movement of the first poppet within the first channel is operable to cause sympathetic movement of the second poppet within the second fluid channel. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20160090721 | Two-Route Switching Water Output System - A two-route switching water output system includes a water input converter and a water output device. The water input converter includes a water input valve body and a valve cock. In the water input valve body is provided with a first water input route and a second water input route. One of the first water input route and the second water input route is selected to open or close through the valve cock. The water output device includes a water output valve body and a control valve core. Inside the water output valve body is provided with a first water output route and a second water output route. The first water input route and the first water output route are connected to form a first water route. The second water input route and the second water output route are connected to form a second water route. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160138250 | Type Water Output Converter - A new type water output converter includes: a valve body, and a valve sleeve. Wherein, in the valve body is provided with a first water route and a second water route. One of which is switched to open or close through using the valve sleeve. The water output of the second water route is controlled through an outside connected switch. The position of the valve sleeve is adjusted by the outside connected switch through feedback of water pressure in the second water route. When the outside connected switch is switched off, the valve sleeve is pushed to move upward by the water pressure in the second water route, to open the first water route. When the outside connected switch is switched on, the valve sleeve is pushed to move downward by the water pressure in the first water route, to close the first water route. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160161009 | VALVE - This invention discloses a valve including a body, an upper membrane, a lower membrane and a positioning block. The body has an upper channel, a lower channel, an accommodation space and a valve groove. The accommodation space defines an upper opening and a lower opening for respectively communicating with the upper channel and the lower channel. The valve groove is near the intersection of the lower channel and the accommodation space respectively communicating therewith. The upper and the lower membrane block the upper opening of the accommodation space and the lower opening. The positioning block is disposed between the upper membrane and the lower membrane and is able to push the lower membrane into the valve groove and abut against a sidewall of the valve groove. The valve is able to block the flow of water in the valve when the water flow is needed to be cut off. | 06-09-2016 |
