公开(公告)号：US08176936B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12395997

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Naoto Naganuma ,  Masaki Yamaguchi ,  Takehiko Shigeoka

Inventor： Naoto Naganuma ,  Masaki Yamaguchi ,  Takehiko Shigeoka

IPC: F16K31/00

CPC classification number: F16K37/00 ,  G01D4/02 ,  G01F15/003 ,  G01F15/005 ,  G01F15/007 ,  G01F15/063 ,  Y02B90/244 ,  Y04S20/327 ,  Y10T137/8326

Abstract: By removably disposing a fluid cutoff device in a gas piping, a gas cutoff management function for remote cutting-off/return, etc., can be added to an existing flow measuring unit, and a communicating portion can make bidirectional communications, so that by transmitting an acceptance state of a remote operation from the external device to the external device, higher reliability and safety can be realized, and by detecting use with the fluid cutoff device removed, safety can be further improved while unauthorized use is prevented.

Abstract translation: 通过在气体管道中可拆卸地设置流体切断装置，可以向现有的流量测量单元添加用于远程切断/返回等的气体截断管​​理功能，并且通信部分可进行双向通信，从而通过 将远程操作的接受状态从外部设备发送到外部设备，可以实现更高的可靠性和安全性，并且通过检测使用被去除的流体切断装置的使用，可以进一步提高安全性，同时防止未经授权的使用。

公开(公告)号：US08167484B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12431968

申请日：2009-04-29

Applicant: Hao Deng ,  Gangqiang Wu

Inventor： Hao Deng ,  Gangqiang Wu

IPC: G01K1/14 ,  G01K1/16

CPC classification number: F16K37/00 ,  E03C2001/0418 ,  E03C2001/082 ,  F16K5/0414 ,  F16K31/607 ,  F16L27/047

Abstract: A temperature indication pipe joint, including a shell, wherein a water conduit is arranged in said shell, and including a heat transmission unit which has a first end in said water conduit and a second end connected to the center of a spiral double sheet metal, said spiral double sheet metal further has an indicating needle extended from its other end. By utilizing the double sheet metal to sense the change of temperature and deform accordingly, the water temperature can be indicated, which can reduce the cost and achieve a simpler structure compared to the digital thermometer used before; when rotating the cover of the present invention, the quantity of water stream will be adjusted.

Abstract translation: 一种包括壳体的温度指示管接头，其中在所述壳体中布置有水导管，并且包括在所述水管道中具有第一端的第二端和连接到螺旋状双金属片的中心的第二端的热传递单元， 所述螺旋状双金属片还具有从其另一端延伸的指示针。 通过利用双金属片感应温度变化并相应地变形，可以指示水温，与以前使用的数字温度计相比，可以降低成本并实现更简单的结构; 当旋转本发明的盖时，将调节水流量。

公开(公告)号：US20100275359A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12798667

申请日：2010-04-08

Applicant: Fatih Guler ,  Nathan E. Parsons ,  Yue Zhang ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Kay Herbert ,  Haiou Wu

Inventor： Fatih Guler ,  Nathan E. Parsons ,  Yue Zhang ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Kay Herbert ,  Haiou Wu

IPC: E03D1/24 ,  E03D1/30

CPC classification number: E03C1/057 ,  E03D5/105 ,  F16K7/16 ,  F16K31/0675 ,  F16K31/082 ,  F16K37/00

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation that can be used to control the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, enabling battery operation for many years. An electronic system for controlling fluid flow may include an electromagnetic actuator, a controller and an optical sensor. Preferred embodiments include a control circuit constructed to sample periodically the detector based on the amount of light detected; a control circuit constructed to adjust a sample period based on the detected amount of light after determining whether a facility is in use; a detector optically coupled to the input port using an optical fiber; the input port may be located in an aerator of the electronic faucet; the system includes batteries for powering the electronic faucet. These embodiments may also include a variety of other features. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers. An active optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector. The detected signals may be processed using novel algorithms

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及新颖的光学传感器和用于感测光辐射的新颖方法，其可用于控制自动水龙头和冲水器的操作。 新型传感器和流量控制器只需要少量的电力来感测卫生间设施的使用者，从而使电池工作多年。 用于控制流体流动的电子系统可以包括电磁致动器，控制器和光学传感器。 优选实施例包括构造成基于检测到的光量周期性地对检测器进行采样的控制电路; 控制电路，被构造成在确定设施是否正在使用之后，基于检测到的光量来调整采样周期; 使用光纤光学耦合到输入端口的检测器; 输入端口可以位于电子水龙头的曝气器中; 该系统包括为电子水龙头供电的电池。 这些实施例还可以包括各种其他特征。 无源光学传感器包括对环境（室内）光敏感的光检测器，用于控制自动水龙头或自动浴室冲洗器的操作。 有源光学传感器包括光发射器和光检测器。 可以使用新颖的算法来处理检测到的信号

公开(公告)号：US07791480B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US11811499

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: James R. Skorpik ,  Stephen R. Gosselin ,  Joe C. Harris

Inventor： James R. Skorpik ,  Stephen R. Gosselin ,  Joe C. Harris

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: F16K37/00 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: A system comprises a valve; a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve; a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 系统包括阀; 耦合到所述阀以监测与所述阀相关联的多个参数的多个RFID传感器组件; 控制标签，其被配置为与耦合到所述阀的各个标签无线通信，所述控制标签还被配置为与RF读取器通信; 以及被配置为选择性地与控制标签通信的RF读取器，读取器包括RF接收器。 还提供了其他系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100019181A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12460453

申请日：2009-07-16

Applicant: Kay Herbert ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Xiaoxiong Mo

Inventor： Kay Herbert ,  Natan E. Parsons ,  Xiaoxiong Mo

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: F16K37/0041 ,  F16K31/0672 ,  F16K31/0675 ,  F16K31/082 ,  F16K37/00 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: An actuator base, bobbin, and pole piece form a pocket for an armature that a flexible membrane encloses to form an armature chamber filled with an incompressible fluid. The membrane protects the armature from exposure to corrosive fluids flowing in a conduit. Conduit flow can be stopped by driving the membrane against a valve seat. Pressure from the controlled fluid in the conduit is transmitted through the membrane to the fluid within the armature chamber so that the armature does not need to counteract force applied to the membrane by the conduit fluid's pressure.

Abstract translation: 致动器基座，线轴和极片形成用于电枢的凹槽，柔性膜封闭以形成填充有不可压缩流体的衔铁室。 膜可保护电枢免受在导管中流动的腐蚀性液体的侵害。 可以通过将膜驱动到阀座上来阻止管道流动。 导管中的受控流体的压力通过膜传递到电枢室内的流体，使得电枢不需要通过导管流体的压力抵消施加到膜的力。

公开(公告)号：US07328721B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-12

申请号：US11186795

申请日：2005-07-22

Applicant: Olli Kytölä

Inventor： Olli Kytölä

IPC: F16K11/22 ,  G01F15/18

CPC classification number: F16K11/22 ,  F16K37/00 ,  G05D7/00 ,  Y10T137/87354 ,  Y10T137/87547

Abstract: A flow rate controller for controlling the flow of a medium, includes an incoming channel, a measuring chamber, a running flow channel connecting the incoming channel and the measuring chamber, a control valve acting in the running flow channel, and an outflow channel for the controlled flow. A necessary flow channel leads from the incoming channel to the measuring chamber. There is a flow adjusting in the necessary flow channel. A service flow channel leads from the necessary flow channel to the outflow channel. In addition, the flow rate includes comprises control elements for leading the flow from the necessary flow channel selectively into the measuring chamber and service flow channel, respectively.

Abstract translation: 用于控制介质流动的流量控制器包括进入通道，测量室，连接输入通道和测量室的运行流动通道，作用在运行流动通道中的控制阀和用于 受控流。 必要的流动通道从进入通道引导到测量室。 在必要的流动通道中有流量调节。 服务流通道从必要的流动通道引导到流出通道。 此外，流量包括控制元件，用于分别将来自必需流动通道的流量有选择地引导到测量室和服务流动通道中。

公开(公告)号：US20070239400A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11811499

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: James Skorpik ,  Stephen Gosselin ,  Joe Harris

Inventor： James Skorpik ,  Stephen Gosselin ,  Joe Harris

IPC: G05D7/00

CPC classification number: F16K37/00 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: A system comprises a valve; a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve; a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 系统包括阀; 耦合到所述阀以监测与所述阀相关联的多个参数的多个RFID传感器组件; 控制标签，其被配置为与耦合到所述阀的各个标签无线通信，所述控制标签还被配置为与RF读取器通信; 以及被配置为选择性地与控制标签通信的RF读取器，读取器包括RF接收器。 还提供了其他系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07152624B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10723059

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Niels Frederiksen

Inventor： Niels Frederiksen

IPC: F16K37/00

CPC classification number: F16K1/305 ,  F16K1/307 ,  F16K37/00 ,  G01L19/08 ,  Y10T137/8242 ,  Y10T137/8326

Abstract: A flow control valve for cylinders of liquefied gases having a gauge for indicating the status of the fluid, comprises a body in which there is a region provided with a shank that is adapted to be connected to a cylinder, a region for connection to user devices, a safety valve, and a movable actuation member, the actuation of which blocks the passage for the fluid from the cylinder toward the user device or clears the passage, a pressure gauge being accommodated inside the actuation member.

Abstract translation: 液体气瓶的流量控制阀具有用于指示流体状态的量规，其包括主体，其中存在设置有适于连接到气缸的柄的区域，用于连接到使用者装置的区域 ，安全阀和可动致动构件，其致动阻止流体从气缸朝向使用装置的通道或者清除通道，压力计容纳在致动构件内部。

公开(公告)号：US20060006354A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US11159422

申请日：2005-06-22

Applicant: Fatih Guler ,  Natan Parsons ,  Yue Zhang ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Kay Herbert ,  Haiou Wu

Inventor： Fatih Guler ,  Natan Parsons ,  Yue Zhang ,  Xiaoxiong Mo ,  Kay Herbert ,  Haiou Wu

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/057 ,  E03D5/105 ,  F16K7/16 ,  F16K31/0675 ,  F16K31/082 ,  F16K37/00

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation that can be used to control the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, enabling battery operation for many years. An electronic system for controlling fluid flow may include an electromagnetic actuator, a controller and an optical sensor. Preferred embodiments include a control circuit constructed to sample periodically the detector based on the amount of light detected; a control circuit constructed to adjust a sample period based on the detected amount of light after determining whether a facility is in use; a detector optically coupled to the input port using an optical fiber; the input port may be located in an aerator of the electronic faucet; the system includes batteries for powering the electronic faucet. These embodiments may also include a variety of other features. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers. An active optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector. The detected signals may be processed using novel algorithms

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及新颖的光学传感器和用于感测光辐射的新颖方法，其可用于控制自动水龙头和冲水器的操作。 新型传感器和流量控制器只需要少量的电力来感测卫生间设施的使用者，从而使电池工作多年。 用于控制流体流动的电子系统可以包括电磁致动器，控制器和光学传感器。 优选实施例包括构造成基于检测到的光量周期性地对检测器进行采样的控制电路; 控制电路，被构造成在确定设施是否正在使用之后，基于检测到的光量来调整采样周期; 使用光纤光学耦合到输入端口的检测器; 输入端口可以位于电子水龙头的曝气器中; 该系统包括为电子水龙头供电的电池。 这些实施例还可以包括各种其他特征。 无源光学传感器包括对环境（室内）光敏感的光检测器，用于控制自动水龙头或自动浴室冲洗器的操作。 有源光学传感器包括光发射器和光检测器。 可以使用新颖的算法来处理检测到的信号

公开(公告)号：US06962072B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-08

申请号：US10628233

申请日：2003-07-29

Applicant: Matthew J. Weigel

Inventor： Matthew J. Weigel

IPC: F16K37/00 ,  G01M99/00 ,  G01M3/04

CPC classification number: F16K37/00

Abstract: A fluid inducer having an inducer valve operable to open in response to a load is evaluated by an evaluation device. This device includes a fluid conduit for pressurizing the fluid inducer with a fluid and a pressure sensor that senses the pressure in the fluid conduit. In addition, the device includes an actuator for applying the load to the fluid inducer and a load sensor that determines the load in response to the sensed pressure.

Abstract translation: 具有可操作以响应于负载打开的诱导阀的流体诱导器由评估装置评估。 该装置包括用于利用流体和用于感测流体导管中的压力的​​压力传感器来加压流体诱导器的流体导管。 此外，该装置包括用于将负载施加到流体诱导器的致动器和负载传感器，该负载传感器响应于感测到的压力来确定负载。