公开(公告)号：US5400922A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-28

申请号：US914382

申请日：1992-07-14

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Michael T. Taylor ,  Richard A. Boe

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Michael T. Taylor ,  Richard A. Boe

IPC: B63C9/19 ,  B67B7/00

CPC classification number: B63C9/24

Abstract: An electric autoinflator for inflating inflatable devices such as personal flotation devices, life rafts, buoys and emergency signalling equipment. The electric autoinflator comprises an actuator assembly including a fusible link. A water-sensing electrical circuit and battery supplies electrical current to the fusible link actuator assembly upon immersion in water for a predetermined period of time. Upon fusing of the link, the actuator assembly forcibly causes a firing pin of the inflator to pierce the frangible seal of a compressed gas cartridge. The escaping gas then inflates the inflatable device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对充气装置进行充气的电动自动充填器，例如个人浮选装置，救生筏，浮标和紧急信号装置。 电动自动充填器包括具有可熔连接件的致动器组件。 水感应电路和电池在浸入水中预定的时间段时，向熔断连杆致动器组件提供电流。 在致动器组件的熔合时，致动器组件强制地使得充气机的撞击销刺穿压缩气体筒的易碎密封。 然后，逸出的气体使充气装置膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US06460560B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09493309

申请日：2000-01-28

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

IPC: F16K1520

CPC classification number: F16K15/205 ,  Y10T137/374 ,  Y10T137/3786 ,  Y10T137/789

Abstract: A low profile inflation valve intended to be installed with an article to inflated with air, water or other fluid. The valve of the invention comprises a valve body which is sealed, such as by an adhesive, heat-sealing or RF sealing, to a corresponding opening in the article to be inflated. The body comprises a generally circular cylindrical configuration with internal threads for receiving a cap. The cap correspondingly comprises a circular cylindrical configuration having exterior threads for threaded engagement into the valve body. A flapper is affixed to the underside of the cap and functions as a one-way valve to prevent fluid from within the article from escaping therefrom when the cap is partially threaded within the body and yet which allows inflation of the article. Moreover, full tightening of the cap within the body sealingly entraps the flapper between the cap in a lower portion of the body so as to create an airtight seal and prevent further inflation (or deflation) of the article. A dust cap is provided for covering the cap during use of the article after inflation so as to prevent dust and other debris from contaminating the interior of the cap and otherwise obstructing or interfering with the proper sealing of the flapper to the underside of the cap. Preferably, the dust cap is tethered to the cap by means of a tether having a living hinge and the cap is tethered to the body by means of another tether which allows the cap to be fully removed from the body and moved off to the side during deflation of the article.

Abstract translation: 用于安装一个用空气，水或其他液体充气的物品的薄型充气阀。 本发明的阀包括阀体，其通过粘合剂，热封或RF密封件密封到要膨胀的制品中的相应开口。 主体包括具有用于接收盖的内螺纹的大致圆形的圆柱形构造。 盖相应地包括具有用于螺纹接合到阀体中的外螺纹的圆柱形构造。 挡板固定在盖子的下侧，起到一个单向阀的作用，以防止当帽子部分地穿过身体内部但是允许制品膨胀时，制品内部的液体从中脱出。 此外，帽体在体内的完全收紧将身体密封地封闭在主体的下部的帽之间，以便形成气密密封并防止制品进一步膨胀（或放气）。 提供防尘盖，用于在充气之后使用该物品时覆盖盖子，以防止灰尘和其它碎屑污染盖的内部，否则妨碍或妨碍挡板适当地密封盖的下侧。 优选地，通过具有活动铰链的系绳将防尘盖系在盖上，并且该帽通过另一个系绳系在本体上，该系绳允许盖子完全从主体移除并移动到侧面 通货紧缩的文章。

公开(公告)号：US6089541A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US151378

申请日：1998-09-10

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Edward Welling

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Edward Welling

IPC: A61M39/26 ,  F16K51/00

CPC classification number: A61M39/26 ,  Y10S604/905

Abstract: Disclosed is a valve engageable with an instrument, where the valve includes a deformable stem located in a valve body and shiftable from a first position. When an instrument is engaged with an aperture in the stem, the stem is urged from the first position into the valve body and the aperture deforms to allow liquid to flow through the stem, to or from the instrument. The stem and the valve body are configured such that when the instrument is not engaged with the stem, the valve body engages the stem and urges the aperture closed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可与仪器接合的阀，其中阀包括位于阀体中并可从第一位置移位的可变形柄。 当仪器与杆中的孔接合时，杆从第一位置被推动到阀体中，并且孔变形以允许液体通过杆流到仪器或从仪器流出。 阀杆和阀体构造成使得当仪器未与阀杆接合时，阀体接合阀杆并且促使阀孔关闭。

公开(公告)号：US5694986A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-09

申请号：US542421

申请日：1995-10-11

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

IPC: B63C9/19 ,  B63C9/24

CPC classification number: B63C9/24 ,  B63C2009/0058 ,  B63C2009/007

Abstract: An an inflator for the inflation of inflatable articles such as life vests and the like, such inflator being operated automatically upon being subjected to water as upon the ditching or parachuting of an aviator wearing a life vest provided with such inflator. In the preferred embodiment of the inflator disclosed, the automatic operating portion of it is embodied as an attachment to a known manually operated inflator, the resulting inflator being capable of operation both manually and automatically. The automatic operating portion of the inflator incorporates a releasable blocking device which holds an actuator pin operated by a coil compression spring in cocked condition until the releasable blocking device releases the actuator pin, which thereafter thrusts a piercing pin against and through the sealing diaphragm of a gas-containing capsule. The releasable blocking device is provided with a water destructible element which retains the releasable blocking device in actuator pin cocking position until the water destructible element is submerged in water entering through specially designed apertures. The automatic inflator further includes a color coded indicatior system for indicating the state of the inflator, ready and armed or dispensed and in need of reloading.

Abstract translation: 一种用于膨胀物品如救生衣等的充气器，这种充气机在穿着设置有这种充气器的救生背心的飞行员的脱水或跳伞时经受水的自动操作。 在所公开的充气机的优选实施例中，其自动操作部分被实施为已知的手动充气机的附件，所产生的充气机能够手动和自动地操作。 充气机的自动操作部分包括可释放的阻塞装置，其保持由螺旋压缩弹簧在致动状态下操作的致动器销，直到可释放的阻塞装置释放致动器销，此后将穿刺销推压穿过密封隔膜 含气囊 可释放的阻塞装置设置有水可破坏元件，其将可释放阻塞装置保持在致动器销的定位位置，直到水可破坏元件浸入通过特殊设计的孔进​​入的水中。 自动充气机还包括用于指示充气机的状态的颜色编码指示系统，准备好并且装备或分配并且需要重新加载。

公开(公告)号：US06299132B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09523354

申请日：2000-03-10

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Gregory S. Jordan

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Gregory S. Jordan

IPC: A61M534

CPC classification number: A61M39/26

Abstract: A reflux valve engageable with corresponding structure, such as with another corresponding valve or instrument. The reflux valve includes an actuator which is located in, and shiftable in, a valve body. When the corresponding structure is engaged with the actuator, the actuator shifts in the valve body, and pushes a valve stem out of engagement with a valve seat. As a result, liquid is allowed to flow, in one direction, through the actuator, past the valve seat, along an area adjacent a periphery of the valve stem, and out the valve body. Preferably, when the valve stem is unseated from the valve seat, liquid can also flow in an opposite direction, i.e. along an area adjacent a periphery of the valve stem, past the valve seat, through the actuator, and out the valve body. Preferably, a spring or an extended end portion of the valve stem biases the valve stem into the valve seat. Regardless, preferably the valve stem unseats from the valve seat only upon the actuator being engaged by the corresponding structure. Preferably, the actuator is configured such that guide structure which is typically provided on prior art valves can be eliminated.

Abstract translation: 可与相应结构接合的回流阀，例如与另一相应的阀或仪器接合。 回流阀包括位于阀体中并可移动的致动器。 当相应结构与致动器接合时，致动器在阀体中移动，并且推动阀杆脱离与阀座的接合。 结果，允许液体在一个方向上沿着邻近阀杆的周边的区域流过致动器，经过阀座，并且流出阀体。 优选地，当阀杆从阀座脱离时，液体也可以沿相反方向，即沿着与阀杆的周边相邻的区域，通过致动器，通过阀体，流出阀体。 优选地，阀杆的弹簧或延伸端部将阀杆偏压到阀座中。 无论如何，优选地，阀杆仅在致动器被相应的结构接合时从阀座脱离。 优选地，致动器被构造成可以消除通常在现有技术的阀上提供的引导结构。

公开(公告)号：US6036171A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US174792

申请日：1998-10-19

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Edward Welling

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Edward Welling

IPC: A61M39/26 ,  F16K51/00

CPC classification number: A61M39/26 ,  Y10S604/905

Abstract: Disclosed is a female-type valve engageable with a male component or instrument, where the valve includes a deformable stem which is located in a valve body and is shiftable therein to receive said instrument in sealed engagement. When an instrument is engaged with an aperture in the stem, the stem shifts in the valve body and the aperture deforms to seal against said instrument and allow liquid to flow through the stem, to or from the instrument. A plug member is carried by the stem, and the plug member can shift to a position of generally sealed engagement with the stem, or it can be displaced by the instrument to permit fluid flow. The plug can reseat upon initial retroactive movement of the instrument, while the instrument is still engaged with the aperture in the stem.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可与阳部件或仪器接合的阴型阀，其中阀包括位于阀体中并可在其中移动以将密封接合的所述仪器的可变形杆。 当仪器与杆中的孔接合时，阀杆在阀体中移位，并且孔径变形以密封所述仪器，并允许液体通过阀杆流到仪器或从仪器流出。 插头构件由杆承载，并且插头构件可以移动到与杆大体密封接合的位置，或者其可以由仪器移位以允许流体流动。 当仪器仍然与杆中的孔接合时，插头可以在仪器的初始追溯运动时重新起动。

公开(公告)号：US5775358A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US552737

申请日：1995-11-03

Applicant: Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Jacek M. Weinheimer

Inventor： Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Jacek M. Weinheimer

IPC: F16K37/00 ,  G01L19/12

CPC classification number: G01L19/12 ,  B63C9/24 ,  Y10T137/1684 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/5327 ,  Y10T137/8326 ,  Y10T137/8359

Abstract: Disclosed is an indicator system for use with inflating devices that use a cylinder of compressed gas. The indicator system is comprised of a cylinder adapter which receives and supports a cylinder and, concurrently, is received by an inflating device. The cylinder adapter includes an indication means that signals whether the attached cylinder is full or has been discharged by way of the indication means being responsive to the high pressure release from the cylinder during a discharge. The indication means incorporates the use of the color green to signify that the cylinder is full and the color red to signify that the cylinder has been discharged. The indicator system is designed to have a one-time use after which it is disposed of.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于与使用压缩气体的气缸的充气装置一起使用的指示器系统。 指示器系统由气缸适配器组成，气缸适配器接收并支撑汽缸，同时由充气装置接收。 气缸适配器包括指示装置，其指示连接的气缸是充满的还是已经通过指示装置排出，所述指示装置响应于在排出期间从气缸释放高压。 指示装置包括使用绿色的绿色表示气瓶已满，并且红色表示气缸已经排出。 指示器系统设计为一次性使用，之后被处理。

公开(公告)号：US5509576A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-23

申请号：US77303

申请日：1993-06-14

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Michael T. Taylor ,  Richard A. Boe

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Michael T. Taylor ,  Richard A. Boe

IPC: B63C9/19 ,  B67B7/00

CPC classification number: B63C9/24

Abstract: An autoinflator for automatically actuating a gas cartridge upon sensing of water. The autoinflator includes a fusible link actuator assembly positioned within a longitudinal bore. The fusible link assembly includes an actuator housing with a blind link hole, an actuator cap, and a pair of retaining balls protruding from the sides of said actuator housing which engage into a corresponding slot in the longitudinal bore to retain the actuator housing in a cocked position. A slidable link, positioned within the blind link hole, includes an annular groove positioned about its circumference at a rearward portion thereof and a taper positioned at a forward position thereof. A fusible link interconnects the actuator cap and the slidable link for retaining the slidable link rearwardly in a cocked position within the blind link hole. Upon being supplied electrical current when submersion in water is sensed, the fusible link is melted, and the retaining balls engage into the annular groove of the slidable link thereby causing actuation of the gas cartridge.

Abstract translation: 一种自动进样器，用于在感测到水时自动启动气瓶。 自动填充器包括位于纵向孔内的可熔连杆致动器组件。 可熔连杆组件包括具有盲连接孔的致动器壳体，致动器盖和从所述致动器壳体的侧面突出的一对保持球，其接合到纵向孔中的相应狭槽中，以将致动器壳体保持在竖起的 位置。 位于盲链孔内的可滑动连杆包括在其后部周围围绕其圆周定位的环形槽和位于其向前位置的锥形件。 可熔连杆将致动器盖和可滑动连杆相互连接，以将可滑动连杆向后保持在盲链孔内的压缩位置。 在被感测到浸入水中时被供应的电流，熔丝熔化，并且保持球接合到可滑动连杆的环形槽中，从而引起气体盒的致动。

公开(公告)号：US5601124A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-11

申请号：US385040

申请日：1995-02-07

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

IPC: B63C9/19 ,  B63C9/24

CPC classification number: B63C9/24 ,  B63C2009/0058 ,  B63C2009/007

Abstract: An inflator for the inflation of inflatable articles such as life vests and the like, such inflator being operated automatically upon being subjected to water as upon the ditching or parachuting of an aviator wearing a life vest provided with such inflator. In the preferred embodiment of the inflator disclosed, the automatically operating portion of it is embodied as an attachment to a known manually operated inflator, the resulting inflator being capable of operation both manually and automatically. The automatically operating portion of the inflator incorporates a releasable blocking device which holds an actuator pin operated by a coil compression spring in cocked condition until the releasable blocking device releases the actuator pin, which thereafter thrusts a piercing pin against and through the sealing diaphragm of a gas-containing capsule. The releasable blocking device is provided with a water destructible element which retains the releasable blocking device in actuator pin cocking position until the water destructible element is subjected to water and sufficiently weakened so that the releasable blocking device releases the actuator pin. The actuator body having specially designed apertures so that inadvertent water splashes and moisture will not prematurely activate the inflator. The apertures promote an activation of the inflator only during emergency situations in which the inflator is submerged under water.

Abstract translation: 一种充气机，用于充气物品如救生衣等的充气，这种充气机在穿戴设有这种充气机的救生背心的飞行员脱水或跳伞时经受水的自动操作。 在所公开的充气机的优选实施例中，其自动操作部分被实施为已知的手动充气机的附件，所产生的充气机能够手动和自动地操作。 充气机的自动操作部分包括一个可释放的阻塞装置，该释放的阻塞装置将由螺旋压缩弹簧操作的致动销保持在压缩状态，直到可释放的阻塞装置释放致动销，然后致动器销将穿刺销推压穿过密封隔膜 含气囊 可释放的阻塞装置设置有水可破坏元件，其将可释放阻塞装置保持在致动器销的定位位置，直到水可破坏元件受到水并充分地削弱，使得可释放的阻塞装置释放致动销。 致动器主体具有特别设计的孔，使得无意的水飞溅和水分不会过早地启动充气机。 只有在充气机浸没在水中的紧急情况下，这些孔促进充气机的活化。

公开(公告)号：US5564478A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US300491

申请日：1994-09-02

Applicant: Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

Inventor： Jacek M. Weinheimer ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

IPC: B67B7/44 ,  B67B7/46

CPC classification number: B63C9/24

Abstract: An inflator adapted to be heat-sealed directly to an inflatable article thereby obviating the need for inflation manifolds and the like. The inflator of the invention comprises a housing having an integrally formed mounting flange composed of a plastic material such as polyurethane, polyester or polyether capable of being easily sealed to the materials conventionally used in the manufacture of inflatable articles such as personal floatation devices, rafts, buoys and emergency signaling equipment. A pierce pin assembly is reciprocatably mounted within a bore in the housing. A firing lever is pivotably connected to the rear of the housing in alignment with the rearward end of the bore and is operatively configured such that upon pivotable movement by means of a lanyarded ball, the pierce pin assembly is forced forwardly within the bore to pierce the frangible seal of the gas cartridge. Upon piercing, the gas in the gas cartridge escapes into the bore and then into the inflatable article via a port formed within the housing from the bore to the exterior of the housing at a position located interially of the inflatable article, thereby inflating the inflatable article.

Abstract translation: 一种充气机，其适于被直接热封在可充气物品上，从而避免了对充气歧管等的需要。 本发明的充气机包括具有整体形成的安装凸缘的壳体，该安装凸缘由诸如聚氨酯，聚酯或聚醚的塑料材料组成，其能够容易地密封到制造充气物品（例如个人漂浮装置，木筏， 浮标和应急信号设备。 穿孔销组件可往复运动地安装在壳体的孔内。 击发杆可枢转地连接到壳体的后部与孔的后端对准，并且可操作地构造成使得在通过绳带球的可枢转运动时，穿孔销组件在孔内向前强制以刺穿 气瓶的易碎密封。 在穿孔时，气体仓中的气体在位于可膨胀制品的内部的位置处，通过形成在壳体内的孔从孔到外壳逸出进入可充气制品，从而使充气物品充气 。