Y10T137/7831

Remote Gas Regulating and Control Systems and Related Devices
20200064872 · 2020-02-27 ·

A gas regulating and control system is provided that is configured to be received at a gas regulator installed at a remote location for remotely controlling the gas flow, the system including a gas control module including a plurality of sensors associated with the gas regulator, the plurality of sensors configured to sense a corresponding plurality of parameters associated with the gas regulator. The gas control module is configured to automatically turn off the gas to the gas regulator when one or more of the corresponding plurality sensed parameters is determined to be outside an acceptable range for the sensed parameter.

Pressure regulator

A regulator is disclosed that controls fluid flow through a control valve via a linkage including a lever that is acted upon by a spring cylinder acting in a direction perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow through pipes connected to the control valve. The closure performance of the control valve of the regulator is optimized by the direction the spring cylinder acts and the mechanical advantage the lever provides. The regulator further includes a diaphragm and diaphragm cover, and the regulator is configured to allow the diaphragm cover to be stamped rather than cast.

STABILIZER CARTRIDGE FOR A FLUID REGULATOR
20190242484 · 2019-08-08 ·

A stabilizer cartridge for enhancing stability of a fluid regulator is provided. The stabilizer cartridge includes a body, a first disk, and a second disk. The body has a through-bore and an external flange. The first disk has one or more windows and an aperture, and is fixed on an exterior surface of the body. The second disk is slidable along the exterior surface of the body and is biased into contact with the first disk by a biasing element that is positioned between the external flange and the second disk.

Dielectric regulator

A dielectric regulator comprises a regulator and an inlet group. The inlet group comprises: an inlet nozzle assembly and an inlet fitting. The inlet nozzle assembly comprises: a nozzle, a bushing, a first sealing ring, a second sealing ring, a nut, a first dielectric interface, and a second dielectric interface. The nozzle defines a sealing block void, a funnel void, a first cylindrical void, and a polygonal void. The bushing surrounds the nozzle and compresses the first sealing ring between the nozzle and the bushing. The second sealing ring surrounds the nozzle and compressed via the nozzle and the bushing. The first dielectric interface is ring-shaped and is compressed via the nut and the nozzle. The second dielectric interface is ring shaped and is compressed via the nozzle and the inlet fitting. The inlet fitting defines a central void and is threadably engaged with the nozzle assembly via the nut.

SYSTEM AND VALVE FOR WATER USE MONITORING AND CONTROL

A valve assembly capable of converting a small leak of a device into a measurable, relatively larger or burst flow event is described. In certain embodiments, the valve assembly includes a compliant chamber and, following pressurization of the device, permits flow when the pressure in the compliant chamber drops to a configured fill pressure and restricts (or prevents) flow when the pressure in the compliant chamber increases to a shut-off pressure. The disclosed valve assemblies may be incorporated into a leak detection assembly capable of transmitting usage and/or alarm data to a central service.

Fixed lever and pin assembly for stabilizing gas flow and pressure regulation of a fluid regulator

A fixed lever and pin assembly may include a lever body having a front end, a back end, and an arm connecting the front end and the back end. The front end of the lever body may be operatively coupled to a control element of a regulator. The arm may be adapted to operatively couple to an actuator of a regulator. A pin may be fixed to the front end of the lever body and may be disposed through the front end in a direction perpendicular to first and second parallel sides of the lever body. The fixed lever and pin assembly may be an integrated piece and the pin may prevent the lever body from moving independently from the pin.

Stabilizer cartridge for a fluid regulator

A stabilizer cartridge for enhancing stability of a fluid regulator is provided. The stabilizer cartridge includes a body, a first disk, and a second disk. The body is adapted to be disposed around a valve stem of the fluid regulator. The first disk is coupled to the body and defines one or more flow paths for facilitating pressure relief. The second disk is movably coupled to the body and is movable relative to the first disk responsive to fluid flow through the one or more flow paths of the first disk.

Valve that can be Actively and Passively Actuated
20190093785 · 2019-03-28 · ·

A valve is provided having first and second flow channels connected by a passage. A sealing device is operable to open and close the passage to control fluid flow between the first and second flow channels. The sealing device includes a first sealing body and a second sealing body through which the passages extends. The first and second sealing bodies are biased together by a spring to close the passage. The first sealing body is passively movable by fluid and actively movable by an electromagnetic device to open the passage to permit fluid to flow between the first and second passages.

System and valve for water use monitoring and control

A valve assembly capable of converting a small leak of a device into a measurable, relatively larger or burst flow event is described. In certain embodiments, the valve assembly includes a compliant chamber and, following pressurization of the device, permits flow when the pressure in the compliant chamber drops to a configured fill pressure and restricts (or prevents) flow when the pressure in the compliant chamber increases to a shut-off pressure. The disclosed valve assemblies may be incorporated into a leak detection assembly capable of transmitting usage and/or alarm data to a central service.

Lever assembly with a damper for a fluid regulator

A lever assembly for a flow regulator includes a damper to reduce unwanted movement of the lever in an opening and closing direction. The damper includes one or more resilient spring members that squeeze the lever with an amount of force sufficient to reduce unwanted pivoting of the lever without preventing the lever from pivoting in response to control movements of an actuator adapted to actuate the lever.