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：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：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：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 。

公开(公告)号：US07572161B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US10681580

申请日：2003-10-06

Applicant: Glenn H. Mackal ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

Inventor： Glenn H. Mackal ,  Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

IPC: B63C9/125 ,  G07F13/00 ,  B67D5/08

CPC classification number: B63C9/24

Abstract: An automatic inflator comprising a body for receiving a dissolvable pill, said dissolvable pill including an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one of said surfaces including an undulating configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种自动充气机，包括用于接收可溶性药丸的本体，所述可溶性药丸包括上表面和下表面，所述表面中的至少一个包括起伏构型。

公开(公告)号：US07475711B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11435106

申请日：2006-05-16

Applicant: Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Gregory Jordan

Inventor： Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Gregory Jordan

IPC: B67C3/00 ,  B67D5/00

CPC classification number: B63C9/24

Abstract: An inflator comprising a housing having an integrally formed mounting flange adapted to be heat-sealed directly to an inflatable article. A sleeve is injection molded in-situ inside the housing in which a pierce pin assembly is reciprocatably mounted within a central bore thereof. The sleeve within the housing allows the wall thickness of the housing to be significantly reduced and assures that the escaping gas from the cylinder always contacts the housing material. The sleeve includes a skirt extension with a socket defining the blind hole for receiving the end of the pivot pin of the firing lever to allow the injection-molding of a blind hole for the pivot pin without the need for subsequent drilling of the hole.

Abstract translation: 一种充气机，包括具有整体形成的安装凸缘的壳体，该安装凸缘适于被直接热封在可膨胀制品上。 套筒在壳体内原位注塑，其中穿孔销组件可往复运动地安装在其中心孔内。 壳体内的套筒允许壳体的壁厚度显着减小，并确保来自气缸的逸出气体始终与壳体材料接触。 套筒包括裙部延伸部，其具有限定盲孔的插座，用于接收击发杆的枢轴销的端部，以允许注射成型用于枢轴销的盲孔，而不需要随后钻孔。

公开(公告)号：US08141208B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12435760

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

Inventor： Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.

IPC: B25G3/32

CPC classification number: F16G11/103 ,  F16G11/101 ,  Y10T16/44 ,  Y10T16/469 ,  Y10T16/4713 ,  Y10T16/4724 ,  Y10T24/39 ,  Y10T24/3918 ,  Y10T24/3969 ,  Y10T24/4745

Abstract: An assemblable jerk handle for a lanyard cord including in one embodiment a base portion having a center channel with interior progressive teeth for receiving the lanyard cord and a cap portion for permanently snap-fitting to the base portion to securely grip and therefore retain the lanyard cord within the base portion. In another embodiment, the assemblable jerk handle comprises a base portion having a center channel positioned therethrough for receiving a bifurcated plug that receives the lanyard cord therein and forcibly closes about the lanyard cord to securely grip and therefore retain the lanyard cord within the base portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于系索的可组合的加加器手柄，包括在一个实施例中，具有中心通道的基部部分，具有用于容纳系索的内部渐进齿，以及用于永久地卡扣配合到基部部分的盖部分，以牢固地抓握并因此保持系索 在基部内。 在另一个实施例中，可组合的混合手柄包括基部，该基部具有穿过其中的中心通道，用于容纳分配的塞子，该分叉塞将索绳塞入其中并且强制地围绕挂绳缠绕以牢固地夹紧并因此将绳索保持在基部内。

公开(公告)号：US07618577B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11435112

申请日：2006-05-16

Applicant: Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Gregory Jordan

Inventor： Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Gregory Jordan

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  B28B7/00

CPC classification number: B29C45/16 ,  B29C45/162 ,  B29C45/2628 ,  B29C45/73 ,  Y10T428/24273

Abstract: An injection molding manufacturing apparatus and method that facilitates the formation of a blind hole in a two-component assembly in which a first component is molded in-situ in a second component. A first cylindrically-shaped component having a transverse socket with a blind hole is injected molding and then transferred into and molded in-situ within the second component in such a way that the blind hole is blocked-off by a second central core pin during molding of the second component. In this manner, the two-component in-situ assembly includes a blind hole formed in a socket.

Abstract translation: 一种有助于在第二部件中原位模制第一部件的双组分组件中形成盲孔的注塑制造装置和方法。 具有盲孔的横向插座的第一圆柱形部件被注塑成型，然后在第二部件内转移并原位成型，使得盲孔在成型期间被第二中心芯销堵塞 的第二个组件。 以这种方式，双组分原位组件包括形成在插座中的盲孔。

公开(公告)号：US5448919A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-12

申请号：US987442

申请日：1992-12-07

Applicant: Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Michael A. Ansel ,  Chi Pham

Inventor： Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Michael A. Ansel ,  Chi Pham

IPC: G01F1/708

CPC classification number: G01F1/708

Abstract: An improved gas flow meter which measures the time of travel of a soap film through a fixed volume to compute gas flow rate. A portable meter includes infrared sensors which detect the passing of a soap film, a timing circuit to determine the time of travel between the beginning and end of the fixed volume and a method of blocking the infrared portion of ambient light to allow for use outdoors. The device has a unique method of generating the soap bubble and for breaking the soap bubble at the end of the fixed volume. The unique flow unit, including flow cell and fixed sensors, is calibrated to determine the fixed volume which is stored in a nonvolatile memory location as a part of the flow unit.

Abstract translation: 改进的气体流量计，其测量肥皂膜通过固定体积的行进时间，以计算气体流量。 便携式仪表包括检测皂膜通过的红外传感器，用于确定固定体积的开始和结束之间的行进时间的定时电路以及阻挡环境光的红外部分以允许在室外使用的方法。 该装置具有产生肥皂泡并在固定体积末端破坏皂泡的独特方法。 校准独特的流动单元，包括流动池和固定传感器，以确定作为流动单元的一部分存储在非易失性存储器位置中的固定体积。