公开(公告)号：US6007234A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-28

申请号：US114191

申请日：1998-07-13

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: B65D88/70 ,  B05B1/32 ,  B01F13/02

CPC classification number: B65D88/706

Abstract: A fluid valve and bin aerator for discharging fluid into a chamber while preventing backflow of fluid through the fluid valve with the fluid valve including a resilient member having a set of annular sealing lips located in concentric alignment and at an angle to a sealing surface to provide lips that will cantilever away from the sealing surface and unseal if the pressure on the interior of the fluid valve is greater than on the exterior of the valve to allow fluid to be discharged from the valve, and will cantilever against the sealing surface if the pressure on the exterior of the valve is greater than the pressure on the inside of the valve to seal the fluid valve and inhibit backflow through the fluid valve.

Abstract translation: 一种流体阀和收集器曝气器，用于将流体排放到室中，同时防止流体通过流体阀回流，流体阀包括具有一组环形密封唇的弹性构件，其位于同心对准并且与密封表面成一定角度以提供 如果流体阀内部的压力大于阀的外部，则允许悬臂从密封表面离开的开口，以便允许流体从阀排出，并且如果压力 在阀的外部，阀门内侧的压力大于密封流体阀门并阻止流体阀回流。

公开(公告)号：US20090272926A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12150715

申请日：2008-04-30

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: F16K25/00 ,  F16K31/44

CPC classification number: F16K1/2265 ,  F16K49/007 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/4259

Abstract: A butterfly valve for handling materials where the temperature of the materials flowing through the butterfly valve can exceed the breakdown temperature of the sealing member with the butterfly valve inhibiting contact of hot transportable materials with the sealing member to isolate the hot transportable materials from the sealing member. Cooling conduits maintain at least portions of the valve that contacts the sealing member at a temperature below the breakdown temperature of the sealing member to prevent seal failure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理材料的蝶阀，其中流过蝶阀的材料的温度可以超过密封构件的击穿温度，蝶阀阻止热输送材料与密封构件的接触，以将热传输材料与密封构件隔离 。 冷却导管在低于密封构件的击穿温度的温度下保持与密封构件接触的阀的至少部分，以防止密封失效。

公开(公告)号：US07438090B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11030746

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: F16K15/14

CPC classification number: F16K15/141 ,  Y10T137/7856 ,  Y10T137/7879 ,  Y10T137/789 ,  Y10T137/7915

Abstract: A flow valve having sealing member having a first condition for engaging a housing to prevent back flow and a platform for obstructing a flow passage through the flow valve with the platform supporting the sealing member in an out-of-the-way condition to allow fluid to flow through the flow valve.

Abstract translation: 一种具有密封构件的流量阀，具有用于接合壳体以防止反向流动的第一状态和用于阻挡流过所述流量阀的流动通道的平台，所述平台在非正常状态下支撑所述密封构件以允许流体 流过流量阀。

公开(公告)号：US06364520B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09591861

申请日：2000-06-12

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: B01F704

CPC classification number: B01F15/068 ,  B01F7/00291 ,  B01F7/042

Abstract: A conduction mixer having a hopper for receiving a material to be mixed, a mixing member mounted in the hopper and movable in the hopper to thereby mix the material in the hopper and a source of heat transfer fluid, connected to the mixing member to direct the heat transfer fluid through the mixing member to enable the mixing member to simultaneously mix material and conductively transfer heat between the heat transfer fluid and the material to be mixed.

Abstract translation: 一种传导混合器，其具有用于接收待混合材料的料斗，混合部件安装在料斗中并可在料斗中移动，从而将料斗中的材料和传热流体源混合，连接到混合部件以引导 传热流体通过混合构件以使得混合构件能够同时混合材料并在传热流体和待混合的材料之间导电地传递热量。

公开(公告)号：US6074136A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US14258

申请日：1998-01-27

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: B65G51/24

CPC classification number: B65G51/24

Abstract: A multi-port pneumatic switch having a drive system including a motor and a gear reduction box that rotates a rotatable plate which carries a rotateable conduit having an offset end and a non-offset end with the offset end postionable into precise flow alignment with any of a plurality of outlet conduits through the coaction of a photoelectric alignment system that detects a light beam reflection from a reflector on the rotatable plate to immediately shut the power to the drive system and thereby stop further forward rotation of the rotatable plate. With the cessation of power to the drive system a pivotal arm swings into engagement with a radial stop on the rotatable plate to lock the rotatable plate from further forward rotation while the drive system which is powered through a gear reduction drive functions as brake to prevent back rotation of the rotatable plate once the power is shut off to the motor. The coaction of the stops and the drive system brake maintain the rotateable conduit in precise flow alignment with one of the outlet conduits while a set of annular inflatable seals can be inflated to permit one to seal and secure the ends of the rotateable conduit in the flow condition once the conduits are in proper alignment. A set of peripheral flange rollers permits the non-offset end of the rotateable conduit to be rotated about a central axis.

Abstract translation: 一种多端口气动开关，其具有驱动系统，该驱动系统包括马达和齿轮减速箱，所述驱动系统使可旋转板旋转，所述旋转板承载具有偏移端的可旋转导管和具有偏移端的非偏移端，所述偏移端可偏移到与 通过光电对准系统的共同作用的多个出口管道，其检测来自可旋转板上的反射器的光束反射，以立即关闭对驱动系统的动力，从而停止可旋转板的进一步向前旋转。 随着对驱动系统停止动力，枢转臂与可转动板上的径向止动件摆动成啮合，以将可旋转板锁定在进一步向前旋转的同时，而通过齿轮减速传动装置驱动的驱动系统用作制动器以防止后退 一旦电源关闭到电机，可旋转板的旋转。 止动件和驱动系统制动器的共同作用使可旋转管道与出口管道中的一个保持精确的流动对准​​，同时可以使一组环形可充气密封件膨胀，以允许将密封和固定可旋转管道的端部流入 一旦管道正确对准，条件。 一组周边凸缘辊允许可旋转管道的非偏移端围绕中心轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06030152A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-29

申请号：US4423

申请日：1998-01-08

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: B65G53/56 ,  B65G51/24

CPC classification number: B65G53/56

Abstract: A pneumatic switch having a wiper seal to inhibit material from escaping from a pneumatic conveying line during a switching process and to maintain the pneumatic conveying line in a closed condition to prevent contamination of the contents of the pneumatic conveying line and an inflatable seal to seal around a pneumatic conveying line with the pneumatic switch including a movable housing that is moveable with respect to a second pneumatic conveying line. The movable housing bearing is carried by a movable plate that allows one to position or reposition the pneumatic conveying line with respect to another conveying line to thereby divert material from one conveying line to another conveying line while an inflatable seal allows one to seal and reseal around the pneumatic conveying line. A drive mechanism with preset stops allows one to position or reposition the pneumatic conveying lines with respect to one another and a pneumatic bearing purge system inhibits the pneumatic switch from being jammed during the switching process.

Abstract translation: 一种具有擦拭器密封件的气动开关，用于在切换过程期间阻止材料从气动输送管线逸出，并将气动输送管线保持在关闭状态，以防止气动输送管线内容物的污染和可充气密封件密封 气动输送管线，气动开关包括可相对于第二气动输送管线移动的可动壳体。 可动壳体轴承由可移动板承载，可移动板可以相对于另一输送线定位或重新定位气动输送线，从而将材料从一条输送线转移到另一条输送线，同时可充气的密封允许一个密封和重新密封 气动输送线。 具有预设挡块的驱动机构允许将气动输送管线相对于彼此定位或重新定位，并且气动轴承清洗系统禁止气动开关在切换过程中卡住。

公开(公告)号：US5788726A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-04

申请号：US662500

申请日：1996-06-13

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: B01D46/24 ,  B01D46/42 ,  B01D46/010

CPC classification number: B01D46/2411 ,  B01D46/42 ,  B01D2265/06

Abstract: A system for preventing a cartridge filter which is located inside the bin or hopper of a system from accidentally falling into the hopper because of failure of the operator to properly handle the cartridge filter during replacement of the cartridge filter with the system including a safety cage that is secured to the bin with the safety cage surrounding the cartridge filter and being spaced sufficiently far from the cartridge filter to permit free nonbinding removal and replacement of a filter cartridge while still permitting substantially unimpeded flow of air through the safety cage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于防止位于系统的料仓或料斗内部的筒式过滤器由于操作者在使用包括安全笼的系统更换筒式过滤器期间不能正确地处理筒式过滤器而意外地落入料斗时的系统， 通过围绕筒式过滤器的安全笼固定到箱上，并且与筒式过滤器间隔得足够远，以允许自由的非绑带移除和更换滤筒，同时仍然允许空气通过安全笼大体上不受阻碍地流动。

公开(公告)号：US5749609A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US743491

申请日：1996-11-04

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: F16L11/11 ,  F16L27/107 ,  F16L21/00

CPC classification number: F16L27/107 ,  F16L11/111

Abstract: A flexible connector that maintains flow passage integrity with the flexible connector having a normally tubular section made of compressible material of substantially uniform thickness and having a flow passage therethrough, the tubular section of compressible material having a smoothly contoured interior surface for unimpeded flow of material thereover, and an exterior surface with a plurality of external circumferential ribs integral with the tubular section with the plurality of external circumferential ribs located in a spaced relationship to form circumferential valleys between adjacent ribs, with the circumferential valleys expandable or contractible zonally influenceable by the circumferential ribs proximate thereto, allowing the tubular section to be supported and formed into a smoothly curved section to thereby maintain the integrity of the flow passage through the tubular section of the flexible connector whether the flexible connector is in a straight or curved condition and an integral compressible flange which is radially supported by a rigid reinforcing band to prevent the flange from penetrating into the flow passage region of the flexible connector as the flange is axially squeezed to form a seal with a conveying apparatus.

Abstract translation: 柔性连接器，其具有通过柔性连接器保持流动通道的完整性，柔性连接器具有由基本上均匀厚度的可压缩材料制成的通常管状部分，并且具有穿过其中的流动通道，可压缩材料的管状部分具有平滑轮廓的内表面，用于不受阻碍地流动材料 以及外表面，其具有与所述管状部分成一体的多个外周肋，所述多个外周肋以间隔开的关系形成，以在相邻肋之间形成周向谷部，其中所述周向谷部可伸缩地受到周向肋部的影响 允许管状部分被支撑并形成为平滑弯曲的部分，从而通过柔性连接器的管状部分保持流动通道的完整性，无论柔性连接器是直线还是弯曲的状态 d一体的可压缩凸缘，其由刚性加强带径向支撑，以防止凸缘在轴向挤压时与柔性连接器的流动通道区域相通以形成与传送装置的密封。

公开(公告)号：US4943163A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-24

申请号：US411107

申请日：1989-09-22

Applicant: James R. Steele

Inventor： James R. Steele

IPC: B01F13/02

CPC classification number: B01F13/0261

Abstract: A vertically oriented generally cylindrical vessel or hopper holds dry granular materials which are mixed together by applying repeated short bursts of pressurized air from nozzles in an air manifold which direct the air substantially parallel or slightly inward to the longitudinal axis of the hopper to repeatedly lift and drop the materials in the hopper to create a tumbling action. Adjustable throttling valve means are provided in the pressurized input to the manifold to control the air flow to and the pressure at the manifold.

Abstract translation: 垂直取向的大致圆柱形的容器或料斗容纳干燥的颗粒材料，其通过从空气歧管中的喷嘴重复的短时间喷射加压空气而混合在一起，空气歧管将空气基本上平行或稍微向内引导到料斗的纵向轴线以反复提升， 将物料放入料斗中以产生滚动动作。 可调式节流阀装置设置在歧管的加压输入中，以控制气流和歧管处的压力。

公开(公告)号：US4836499A

公开(公告)日：1989-06-06

申请号：US229334

申请日：1988-08-09

Applicant: James R. Steele ,  Jerry W. Scherfenberg

Inventor： James R. Steele ,  Jerry W. Scherfenberg

IPC: F16K1/226 ,  F16K1/228

CPC classification number: F16K1/228

Abstract: The present invention comprises a transport system having an annular inflatable seal which has an annular interior domed portion which expands as an integral unit until it contacts the edge of a butterfly valve which engages the domed portion to form a slight recess in the annular seal which provides an airtight and locking seal with the annular seal having a pair of annular resilient legs operable to return the annular interior domed portion to its original position to permit the butterfly valve to be opened.