公开(公告)号：US06315212B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09573731

申请日：2000-05-18

Applicant: John Francis Steeple Heffernan ,  Charles Bonello

Inventor： John Francis Steeple Heffernan ,  Charles Bonello

IPC: F16K2404

CPC classification number: F24D19/087 ,  F16K24/044 ,  Y10T137/3093 ,  Y10T137/3099

Abstract: A float vent is described for automatically venting gas from liquid, such as air from water in a domestic radiator system. In addition to a float valve (2), a subsidiary valve (6) is provided that can seal the vent path and displace the float valve from its closed position. The subsidiary valve may be a thermostatic or hygroscopic valve, for example.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于自动排放来自液体的气体的浮动空气，例如家用散热器系统中的来自水的空气。 除了浮阀（2）之外，还提供了辅助阀（6），其可以密封通气路径并使浮阀从其关闭位置移位。 辅助阀可以是例如恒温或吸湿阀。

公开(公告)号：US08613291B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US13387544

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: John Francis Steeple Heffernan

Inventor： John Francis Steeple Heffernan

IPC: F16L55/18 ,  B23B41/08

CPC classification number: F16L41/06 ,  F16L47/345 ,  F16L55/1018 ,  F16L55/105 ,  Y10T137/6011 ,  Y10T137/612 ,  Y10T137/6123

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling flow of fluid through a pipe, comprising: a housing configured to enclose a portion of a pipe through which fluid flow is to be controlled, the housing comprising: a first part defining a chamber configured to receive the portion of the pipe; and a second part extending from the first part, the second part defining a stowage space adjacent the chamber; a flow control device from a stowed position in the stowage space to an installed position in the chamber for selectively controlling flow through the housing, the flow control device comprising a body having a leading end defining a cutting surface for removing a section of the pipe enclosed by the housing as the flow control device moves from the stowed position to the installed position in order to form an opening in the pipe for receiving the flow control device when in the installed position; and a rotary drive mechanism for moving the flow control device from the stowed position to the installed position in response to a rotary input.

Abstract translation: 用于控制通过管道的流体流动的装置，包括：壳体，其构造成封闭要控制流体流动的管道的一部分，所述壳体包括：第一部分，限定被配置为容纳管道的该部分的腔室; 以及从所述第一部分延伸的第二部分，所述第二部分限定邻近所述室的存放空间; 流量控制装置，其从所述收纳空间中的收起位置到所述室中的安装位置，用于选择性地控制通过所述壳体的流动，所述流量控制装置包括主体，所述主体具有限定切割表面的前端，用于移除所述管道的一部分 当流量控制装置从收起位置移动到安装位置时，通过壳体，以便在处于安装位置时在管道中形成用于接收流量控制装置的开口; 以及用于响应于旋转输入将流量控制装置从收起位置移动到安装位置的旋转驱动机构。

公开(公告)号：US20120118404A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13387544

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: John Francis Steeple Heffernan

Inventor： John Francis Steeple Heffernan

IPC: F16K43/00

CPC classification number: F16L41/06 ,  F16L47/345 ,  F16L55/1018 ,  F16L55/105 ,  Y10T137/6011 ,  Y10T137/612 ,  Y10T137/6123

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling flow of fluid through a pipe, comprising: a housing configured to enclose a portion of a pipe through which fluid flow is to be controlled, the housing comprising: a first part defining a chamber configured to receive the portion of the pipe; and a second part extending from the first part, the second part defining a stowage space adjacent the chamber; a flow control device from a stowed position in the stowage space to an installed position in the chamber for selectively controlling flow through the housing, the flow control device comprising a body having a leading end defining a cutting surface for removing a section of the pipe enclosed by the housing as the flow control device moves from the stowed position to the installed position in order to form an opening in the pipe for receiving the flow control device when in the installed position; and a rotary drive mechanism for moving the flow control device from the stowed position to the installed position in response to a rotary input.

Abstract translation: 用于控制通过管道的流体流动的装置，包括：壳体，其被配置为封闭要控制流体流的管道的一部分，所述壳体包括：第一部分，其限定被配置为容纳所述管道的所述部分; 以及从所述第一部分延伸的第二部分，所述第二部分限定邻近所述室的存放空间; 流量控制装置，其从所述收集空间中的收起位置到所述室中的安装位置，用于选择性地控制通过所述壳体的流动，所述流量控制装置包括主体，所述主体具有限定切割表面的前端，用于移除所述管道的一部分 当流量控制装置从收起位置移动到安装位置时，通过壳体，以便在处于安装位置时在管道中形成用于接收流量控制装置的开口; 以及用于响应于旋转输入将流量控制装置从收起位置移动到安装位置的旋转驱动机构。