Patent ID: 6047729
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: F17C,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling the pressure of fluids comprising:at least one fluid inlet portion adapted for fluid connection to a fluid source;at least one fluid outlet portion fluidly connected to the fluid inlet portion;a first movable fluid flow regulator member located within the fluid inlet portion for regulating the flow of fluid therethrough wherein the flow of fluids through the fluid inlet portion is affected by the position of the movable fluid flow regulator member;a first adjustable member on the fluid inlet portion the adjustable member having a first portion accessible from the exterior of the fluid inlet portion and a second portion located within the fluid inlet portion for positioning the movable regulator member so as to achieve a desired fluid flow;a first fluid pressure meter for indicating the pressure of fluid flowing through the fluid inlet portion, the first fluid pressure meter being partially embedded in the surface of the fluid inlet portion;a second movable fluid flow regulator member located within the fluid outlet portion for regulating the flow of fluid therethrough wherein the flow of fluids through the fluid outlet portion is affected by the position of the movable fluid flow regulator member;a second adjustable member on the fluid outlet portion, the adjustable member having a first portion accessible from the exterior of the fluid outlet portion and a second portion located within the fluid outlet portion for positioning the movable regulator member so as to achieve a desired fluid flow; anda second fluid pressure meter for indicating the pressure of the fluid flowing through the fluid outlet portion, the second fluid pressure meter being partially embedded in the surface of the fluid outlet portion.