公开(公告)号：US20050167628A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US10770364

申请日：2004-02-02

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: F16K5/10 ,  F16K51/00

CPC classification number: F16K5/10

Abstract: A valve having a valve body, a rotary valve member, a valve handle, and a selectively repositionable valve handle stop member. The valve body includes first and second openings into which the stop member may be installed. The openings are provided on opposite sides of the lower end of the valve handle such that, when the stop member is installed in the first opening, the valve handle is rotated in a first direction between a first orientation, which corresponds to the valve member being full open, and a second orientation, which corresponds to the valve member being full closed. Alternatively, when the stop member is installed in the second opening, the valve handle is rotated in a second, opposite direction to move the valve member from the full open to the full closed position. When no stop member is installed, the valve member is sequentially moved from the full closed position, to the full open position, and then to the full closed position as the valve handle traverses a 180° arc.

Abstract translation: 具有阀体，旋转阀构件，阀把手和选择性重新定位的阀手柄止动构件的阀。 阀体包括可安装止动件的第一和第二开口。 所述开口设置在所述阀把手的下端的相对侧上，使得当所述止动构件安装在所述第一开口中时，所述阀把手沿第一方向在第一取向之间旋转，所述第一方向对应于所述阀构件为 完全打开和第二取向，其对应于阀构件是全封闭的。 或者，当止动构件安装在第二开口中时，阀把手沿第二相反方向旋转，以将阀构件从完全打开移动到完全关闭位置。 当没有安装停止构件时，阀构件在整个关闭位置顺序地移动到完全打开位置，然后当阀门手柄横过180°弧时到达完全关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US10473227B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US15381849

申请日：2016-12-16

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross ,  David Parish

IPC: F16K31/05 ,  G01F23/24 ,  F16K31/04

Abstract: An electrically operated valve assembly having a manual override includes a valve body, an actuation cam, a shaft, a gear, and a biasing member. The shaft is connected to the actuation cam and includes a projection. The gear defines an opening which selectively receives the projection of the shaft to engage the shaft to the gear. In a first operating condition of the valve assembly, the actuation cam is in an engaged position relative to the valve and the shaft is biased to be engaged with the gear. In a second operating condition of the valve assembly, the actuation cam is in a disengaged position offset along the axis of the shaft from the valve handle and at least partially rotated about the axis of the shaft such that the shaft is disengaged from the gear. Further, a master control module can control one or more such valve assemblies.

公开(公告)号：US06547529B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09938942

申请日：2001-08-24

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: F04B4900

CPC classification number: F04D15/0218

Abstract: A sensor, system, and method for determining whether sufficient water is present to safely operate a pump. The sensor includes first and second conductive fittings that are physically and electrically isolated from one another by a third non-conductive fitting. Electrodes are secured to the exteriors of the first and second fittings and are electrically connected to an electronic detection device. The electronic detection device applies a voltage across the first and second fittings and detects a current flowing between the first and second fittings. The current is correlated to the presence of water between the first and second fittings. If the detected current is below a predetermined minimum, the electronic detection device turns off the pump to prevent dry-running thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于确定是否存在足够的水以安全操作泵的传感器，系统和方法。 传感器包括第一和第二导电接头，其通过第三不导电配件在物理上和电气上彼此隔离。 电极被固定到第一和第二配件的外部并且电连接到电子检测装置。 电子检测装置跨越第一和第二配件施加电压并检测在第一和第二配件之间流动的电流。 电流与第一和第二配件之间的水的存在相关。 如果检测到的电流低于预定的最小值，则电子检测装置关闭泵以防止其干燥运行。

公开(公告)号：US06227133B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09475764

申请日：1999-12-30

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: B63B1300

CPC classification number: B63B13/00

Abstract: A manifold system for supplying water to two or more consumer devices on a marine vessel having a primary consumer and one or more secondary consumers has a primary conduit connectable to the primary consumer, the conduit having an interior cross-sectional area determined by water requirements of the primary consumer. A manifold has a threaded inlet fitting, a primary outlet fitting dimensioned to be connectable to the conduit, and a plurality of secondary outlet fittings connectable to secondary conduits for secondary consumers. The inlet and secondary outlet fittings of the manifold have cross-sectional areas determined by dimensions of the primary outlet fitting. A strainer has an inlet connected to a through-hull fitting for receiving and straining incoming raw water and an outlet having a threaded connector for attachment to the manifold inlet fitting, the strainer having a flow capacity determined by the diameter of the strainer outlet. The cross-sectional area of the manifold inlet is larger than the combined cross-sectional areas of the primary outlet fitting and the secondary outlet fittings and is determined by the cross-sectional area of the primary outlet fitting.

Abstract translation: 用于向具有主要消费者和一个或多个次要消费者的船舶上的两个或多个消费者设备供水的歧管系统具有可连接到主要消费者的主导管，该导管具有由水需求确定的内部横截面积 主要消费者。 歧管具有螺纹入口配件，尺寸适于连接到导管的主出口配件，以及可连接到二次用户的次级导管的多个次级出口配件。 歧管的入口和次级出口接头具有由主出口接头的尺寸确定的横截面面积。 过滤器具有连接到通过船体接头的入口，用于接收和压缩进入的原水，以及具有用于附接到歧管入口接头的螺纹连接器的出口，过滤器具有由过滤器出口的直径确定的流动能力。 歧管入口的横截面面积大于主出口配件和次级出口配件的组合横截面面积，并由主出口配件的横截面面积确定。

公开(公告)号：US11703141B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16867653

申请日：2020-05-06

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross ,  David Parish

IPC: F16K31/04 ,  F16K37/00 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63B79/10 ,  B63B43/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/046 ,  B63B79/10 ,  B63B79/40 ,  F16K37/0025 ,  B63B2043/006

Abstract: According to one aspect, a master control module controlling multiple valve assemblies on a marine vessel may include a receiver, an input component, a processor, and a transmitter. The receiver may receive positional status signals from corresponding individual control modules. Each positional status signal may be indicative of a positional status of a valve assembly corresponding to a respective individual control module. The input component may receive a command pertaining to one or more of the valve assemblies, including a desired flow characteristic and/or a desired time. The processor may generate control signals for the valve assemblies in accordance with the desired flow characteristics. The transmitter may transmit the control signals to the respective individual control modules to effectuate the desired flow characteristic accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US20170074409A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14851246

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: F16K3/36 ,  F16K3/22 ,  F16N21/02 ,  C10M125/24

CPC classification number: F16N21/02 ,  C10M125/24 ,  C10M159/02 ,  C10M169/06 ,  C10M2201/085 ,  C10M2207/401 ,  C10N2230/06 ,  C10N2240/00 ,  C10N2250/10 ,  F16K3/22 ,  F16K5/227 ,  F16N1/00

Abstract: To prevent nuisance marine growth in a valve, particularly a ball valve, used to regulate a flow of seawater, a compound for lubricating and preventing nuisance marine growth is provided in the valve. The nuisance marine growth preventing compound includes a substantially uniform mixture of marine grease and an antifouling agent. The compound is introduced into the valve such that the compound is provided between and contacts a valve body and a ball that regulates the flow of seawater within the valve, and inhibits nuisance marine growth at a space between the ball and the valve body which is occupied by the compound.

Abstract translation: 为了防止用于调节海水流量的阀门，特别是球阀的滋扰海洋生长，在阀中提供润滑和防止潜在的海洋生长的化合物。 潜在的海洋生长防止化合物包括海洋润滑脂和防污剂的基本均匀的混合物。 将化合物引入阀中，使得化合物设置在阀体和调节阀内的海水流动的球体之间并与之接触，并且在球和被占据的阀体之间的空间处抑制潜在的海洋生长 由化合物。

公开(公告)号：US20060226084A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11101756

申请日：2005-04-08

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: B01D35/14 ,  B01D35/157

CPC classification number: B01D35/143

Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating blockage within a liquid strainer used in a marine vessel is provided. The apparatus includes a sensor for measuring the rate of liquid flow through the strainer and a sensor for measuring the operational speed of a device utilizing the strained liquid. The apparatus also includes a control panel and central processing unit configured to receive at least one measurement from the flow sensor and receive at least one measurement from the speed sensor. The central processing unit then compares the relationship of the measured liquid flow rate and measured device speed to a predetermined clean strainer reference relationship of liquid flow rate and device speed at an equivalent device speed to determine the degree of strainer blockage. Visible and audible indicators are actuated when blockage becomes excessive.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于估计在海洋船舶中使用的液体过滤器内的堵塞的装置和方法。 该装置包括用于测量通过过滤器的液体流速的传感器和用于测量利用应变液体的装置的操作速度的传感器。 该装置还包括控制面板和中央处理单元，其被配置为从流量传感器接收至少一个测量值，并从速度传感器接收至少一个测量值。 然后，中央处理单元将所测量的液体流速与测量的装置速度的关系与等效装置速度下的液体流速和装置速度的预定清洁过滤器参考关系进行比较，以确定过滤器堵塞的程度。 当堵塞变得过大时，可视和可听见的指示器被启动。

公开(公告)号：US6009823A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US179585

申请日：1998-10-27

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: B63B13/02 ,  B63B13/00

CPC classification number: B63B13/02

Abstract: A scoop strainer has a rim to attach the strainer to an outer surface of a hull of a marine vessel over a through-hull fitting intended to admit water to the interior of the hull. The strainer has small openings therethrough to pass water but not large undesired objects or marine life, and a larger opening to permit access to the interior of the strainer and to the through-hull fitting to clean out marine growth and the like. A cover is hinged to the strainer and is movable between an open, access position and a closed position. A threaded fastener passing through the cover threads into the rim to selectively hold the access cover closed.

Abstract translation: 勺式过滤器具有用于将过滤器附接到海洋船体的外表面的边缘，用于将水接纳到船体的内部的通过船体接头。 过滤器具有穿过其中的小开口以通过水而不是大的不期望的物体或海洋生物，以及更大的开口以允许进入过滤器和通过船体接头的内部以清除海洋生长等。 盖子铰接到过滤器上并且可以在打开的进入位置和关闭位置之间移动。 螺纹紧固件通过盖螺纹进入轮辋以选择性地将进入盖关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20200004276A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16568699

申请日：2019-09-12

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross ,  David Parish

IPC: G05D23/185 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F16K31/05 ,  F16K31/04

Abstract: An electrically operated valve assembly having a manual override includes a valve body, an actuation cam, a shaft, a gear, and a biasing member. The shaft is connected to the actuation cam and includes a projection. The gear defines an opening which selectively receives the projection of the shaft to engage the shaft to the gear. In a first operating condition of the valve assembly, the actuation cam is in an engaged position relative to the valve and the shaft is biased to be engaged with the gear. In a second operating condition of the valve assembly, the actuation cam is in a disengaged position offset along the axis of the shaft from the valve handle and at least partially rotated about the axis of the shaft such that the shaft is disengaged from the gear. Further, a master control module can control one or more such valve assemblies.

公开(公告)号：US5722339A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-03

申请号：US707739

申请日：1996-09-04

Applicant: Donald Gross

Inventor： Donald Gross

IPC: B63B13/02 ,  B63B19/26

CPC classification number: B63B19/26 ,  B63B13/02

Abstract: A drip control marine fitting for passage of liquid through an opening in the hull of a marine vessel has a hollow tube extending through an opening through the hull, a flange attached to the tube and an opening through the flange to allow flow of fluid out of the vessel. The flange has a first surface abutting the outer surface of the hull and a second surface facing away from the outer surface of the hull. The first surface of the flange has a smaller surface area than the second surface of said flange. A diagonal surface interconnects the first and second surfaces, the lower part of the diagonal surface extending outwardly and downwardly from the first surface to the second surface to inhibit flow of liquid from the passage to the outer surface of the hull.

Abstract translation: 用于使液体通过船舶船体中的开口的滴液控制船舶配件具有延伸穿过船体的开口的中空管，连接到管的凸缘和穿过法兰的开口，以允许流体流出 船只。 凸缘具有邻接船体的外表面的第一表面和背离壳体的外表面的第二表面。 凸缘的第一表面具有比所述凸缘的第二表面更小的表面积。 对角线表面互连第一和第二表面，对角线表面的下部从第一表面向第二表面向外和向下延伸，以阻止液体从通道流到船体的外表面。