Y10T137/0441

Apparatus and a method for sealing a conduit
09857016 · 2018-01-02 · ·

An apparatus and a method for selectively sealing a conduit. The apparatus includes a housing, a selectively actuatable seal assembly, a seal assembly carrier for conveying and actuating the seal assembly, and a selectively actuatable connection between the seal assembly and the seal assembly carrier. The method includes providing the apparatus, connecting the housing with a fitting, advancing the seal assembly carrier to position the seal assembly in a conduit, actuating the seal assembly to seal the conduit, actuating the actuatable connection to disconnect the seal assembly from the seal assembly carrier, and retracting the seal assembly carrier. The method may further include advancing the seal assembly carrier to engage the seal assembly, actuating the actuatable connection to connect the seal assembly with the seal assembly carrier, actuating the seal assembly to unseal the conduit, and retracting the seal assembly carrier and the seal assembly from the conduit.

TRIM SYSTEM FOR FLUID CONTROL VALVE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING TRIM SYSTEM FOR FLUID CONTROL VALVE

A method for installing a trim system for a fluid control valve mounted behind a wall and configured for use with a kitchen or bath fixture. The method includes positioning a locating ring against a trim assembly, where the locating ring has an adhesive layer on a rear surface thereof; coupling the trim assembly to the fluid control valve; pushing the trim assembly and locating ring toward the wall to bond the adhesive layer of the locating ring to the wall; removing the trim assembly from the locating ring; coupling a mounting bracket to the locating ring; securing the mounting bracket to the wall; and coupling the trim assembly to the mounting bracket.

Positionable outlet for a water monitor
09675826 · 2017-06-13 · ·

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a water monitor with a stationary fluid inlet. A movable portion has a first piece rotatably coupled to the stationary portion and a second piece rotatably coupled to the first piece. The second piece has an inlet portion that extends through a second end of the first piece. The second piece couples with a power transmission disposed on a first side of the first piece, and couples with the first piece at a second side of the first piece. In this way, the power transmission can remain outside a path of fluid flow, and may be able to apply rotational force to the second piece to alter an elevation of the fluid outlet in the second piece.

Cured-in place pipe rehabilitation process

The invention relates to a process comprising: (a) preparing a curable epoxy-anhydride thermoset composition; and (b) applying said curable epoxy-anhydride thermoset composition in a cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation process is disclosed. The cured-in-place pipe application utilized can generally be the Inversion Installation Method, or the Pull-in Installation Method. The invention also relates to a cured-in-place pipe that is prepared by this process.

Systems and methods for duct protection of a vehicle

Methods and systems for duct protection of a vehicle are provided. The methods and systems provided include an apparatus for directing flow discharged from a facture in a duct. The apparatus includes a ballistic containment layer, an air containment layer substantially surrounding the ballistic containment layer, and a vent defined in the ballistic containment layer and the air containment layer. The vent is configured to direct a flow discharged from the duct fracture.

TIRE MOUNTING AND INFLATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
20170088102 · 2017-03-30 ·

An apparatus and method for mounting and inflating tires is described that is suitable for quickly sealing the beads of a tire to the rim of a wheel. The present invention delivers a high volume of pressurized air to an interior of a tire through a nozzle. The apparatus of the invention is particularly well suited for tire changing machines and tire mounting subsystems. The apparatus includes a tire changing station, an air supply controller, and a nozzle capable of delivering a high volume of pressurized fluid into an interior of a tire through a valve stem hole of the wheel rim.

MEDICAL FLUID THERAPY MACHINE INCLUDING READILY ACCESSIBLE PNEUMATIC MANIFOLD AND VALVES THEREFORE
20250084840 · 2025-03-13 ·

A medical fluid delivery machine includes a medical fluid pump, at least one of a positive air pressure source or a negative air pressure source for supplying positive or negative pressure air, a pneumatic manifold including an air passageway, a pneumatic valve, and a gasket. The pneumatic valve includes a pneumatic port having a mating threaded portion and a smooth portion.

Method of installing an emergency flow restrictor device (EFRD) on a pipeline
09581259 · 2017-02-28 · ·

A method of installing an Emergency Flow Restrictor Device (EFRD) on a pipeline without stopping the flow of fluid through the pipeline includes the steps of: assembling first and second face plates on a pipeline such that the first and second sealing face are in face to face, spaced relation; assembling a cutting device between the first face plate and the second face plate; assembling a valve body that has an access opening on a length of pipeline such that the valve body encloses the first and second face plates and the cutting device; installing an access valve on the access opening; operating the cutting device to sever the pipeline between the first and second sealing faces; retracting the cutting device and severed section of pipeline; and attaching a valve gate member of the EFRD to the access opening.

Valve strip retainer assembly
09562624 · 2017-02-07 ·

There is provided a double closure orifice fitting having an orifice fitting body and a valve carrier sized to be installed within a valve cavity. The body of the valve carrier has an actuator surface on the bottom, retainer clip recesses formed in the first and second end, one or more spring members extending from the top, and a valve strip having retainer clips that is removably attached above the top of the valve carrier body and against the spring members by engaging the retainer clip recesses and the retainer clips such that the retainer clips are held in tension by the one or more spring members. The valve carrier is movable between an open position spaced laterally from the passageway and a sealed position such that the valve strip sealingly engages the valve cavity to seal the passageway by an actuator that engages the actuator surface.

Dispenser

An inline dispersal valve that can be used with or without a base. One embodiment includes a rotatable member that is rotatable from a fluid stream obstructing condition to an out-of-the-way condition to prevent fluid diversion into the dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a lever handle for quickly setting the amount of fluid being diverted into the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes an indicator that can be viewed from a position above the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a cap that can be secured or removed without the aid of tools. Another embodiment includes a clip that allows one to disassemble the inline dispersal valve for servicing. Another embodiment includes a dispensing valve that can be reversed and still properly divert fluid into a dispersant chamber. Another embodiment includes an inline dispersal valve with a bleed valve positioned to allow one to bring the air volume in the dispersant chamber to the proper level.