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What to expect now that Tyvon Branch is on Raiders' injured reser...Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders have made it official: Starting safety Tyvon Branch has been put on the injured reserve with a broken foot and safety Brandian Ross has been claimed off waivers from Miami. The Raiders cut Ross last month. Here are some thought...Blog | September 24, 2014
Raiders give Vincent Brown a chanceBill Williamson
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- With needs across the board, the 0-2 Oakland Raiders have added to their receiving corps by agreeing to terms with former San Diego receiver Vincent Brown, according to two NFL sources. The signing is expected to be made official T...Blog | September 15, 2014
Poll results: Holdouts biggest camp storyBill Williamson
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- This one was easy. Prior to the start of this week's mandatory minicamp for the San Francisco 49ers, we asked readers to vote on what they thought would be the story of the camp. The potential -- and now official -- holdo...Blog | June 18, 2014
Colin Kaepernick joins San Francisco 49ers for workoutsBill Williamson
The San Francisco 49ers have begun the march toward the 2014 season and two high-profile players involved in offseason incidents were working alongside many of their teammates Monday.Story | Conversation | April 21, 2014
'NaVorro Bowman Rule' passesBill Williamson
The "NaVorro Bowman Rule" has passed. NFL owners passed a new rule that will expand replays to include the recovery of a loose ball in the field of play. The previous rule was that such plays were not reviewable to keep officials from reviewing ro...Blog | March 26, 2014
49ers' NFL owners' meetings primerBill Williamson
The NFL owners meetings get under way in earnest Monday in Orlando, Fla. Let's take a look at some storylines that may involve the 49ers: Harbaugh situation: At the NFL combine in February -- the last time league officials gathered at the same pla...Blog | March 24, 2014
San Francisco 49ers to cut fumble-prone Kyle WilliamsBill Williamson
Kyle Williams' rocky tenure with the San Francisco 49ers is ending.Story | Conversation | November 12, 2013
Aldon Smith of San Francisco 49ers out of treatment centerBill Williamson
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith is out of a substance-abuse treatment center and met with team officials Wednesday, coach Jim Harbaugh said.Story | Conversation | October 30, 2013
Officials hurt Chargers in opening lossBill Williamson
So it turns out the San Diego Chargers' latest stunning collapse is not all on them. Well, that's comforting. The NFL admitted that it made a mistake that directly cost the Chargers four points in Monday's 31-28 home loss to Houston. The Charge...Blog | September 10, 2013
Chase Daniel's signing helps ChiefsBill Williamson
I like the Kansas City Chiefs' move to get Chase Daniel to be their backup quarterback. With the Alex Smith trade official, the Chiefs are in much better shape at quarterback than they were a year ago. Smith and Daniel are big upgrades over Matt C...Blog | March 12, 2013
Elway's award defeat is understandableBill Williamson
In late December, I participated in an ESPN.com vote for the NFL executive of the year. I voted for Denver's John Elway. In that poll, he was edged by Seattle's John Schneider. There isn't an official executive the year award. However, the Sportin...Blog | January 29, 2013
Raiders make coaching hires officialBill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders hired Bobby April as special-teams coach. April has held that position with six previous NFL teams, including the past three with new Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles. Reid took several coaches from ...Blog | January 19, 2013
Andy Reid knows his new staff wellBill Williamson
While in transit to Denver on Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs made several expected coaching hires official. Andy Reid's new staff is near complete. There was no surprise in the announcement. Former Eagles' quarterbacks coach Doug Pederson is the o...Blog | January 11, 2013
Dwayne Bowe's time In K.C. may be upBill Williamson
It's official: Dwayne Bowe's season is over. It may be time to talk about the standout receiver being a former Kansas City Chief. The move was expected after Bowe suffered a rib injury last week at Cleveland. The Chiefs promoted offensive linem...Blog | December 15, 2012
Aaron Curry activatedBill Williamson
UPDATE: The Raiders make it official: Curry activated. Linebacker Vic So'oto cut to make room for Curry. Fox Sports is reporting the Raiders will activate linebacker Aaron Curry from the physically unable to perform list. The team must do it by We...Blog | November 06, 2012
Raiders' penalties soar in past four weeksBill Williamson
Warning, Oakland Raiders fans, this is going to drive you crazy. And it's not great news for the Chargers and Chiefs, either. No other team in the NFL has seen their penalties go up since the return of the permanent officials than the Oakland Raid...Blog | October 25, 2012


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Mike Schmidt : Marlins' Stanton too rich too early?
Miami fans, eat drink and be merry and enjoy Giancarlo Stanton for 13 years. You are paying for it. --- Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt in 1977 became the first player to make more than $500,000 for a season. In December 1981, he signed a
Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt's ABCs on all those Ks
opposite direction. Will the K rate ever go down? For the sake of the game's future, let's hope so. --- Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt was a three-time NL MVP, hit 548 home runs and was the World Series MVP when the Phillies won their first
Mike Schmidt : Today's hitters don't want much help
information. I'm not saying every bit of info from a Hall of Famer is gospel, or that today's hitters should attach ..... me, I'd find out how he got it done. --- Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt was a three-time NL MVP, hit 548 home runs and
Hall of Famer Schmidt recovering from skin cancer
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt is recovering from an advanced ..... training. The 64-year-old Schmidt was in camp Sunday to talk about his illness. Schmidt was diagnosed in August with
Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam out of retirement to play in Lake Tahoe
tournament newcomer has: 89. Former LPGA Tour player and Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam is coming out of retirement this week ..... champions comparing athletic achievements. "She never got Mike Schmidt out. That's the way I look it," joked former MLB
Swing away: The untold story of the first Home Run Derby
sluggers such as Reggie Jackson and Mike Schmidt . All admission fees would go to ..... teased both Reggie Jackson and Mike Schmidt as Derby participants? A tad presumptuous ..... center field belonged not to future Hall of Famer and Twins icon Kirby Puckett but
Phillies end 6-game skid with 8-0 win over Reds
homer left Rollins six hits shy of the club record. Rollins has 2,228 hits with the Phillies, trailing only Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt 's mark of 2,234. Domonic Brown had a two-run double and a sacrifice fly, and John Mayberry Jr. singled
Rollins sets Phillies record with 2,235rd hit, passes Schmidt
Jimmy Rollins has passed Mike Schmidt as the Philadelphia Phillies' hits ..... Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Schmidt , a Phillies TV analyst for Sunday ..... Once the Phillies left the field, Schmidt took Rollins' hand and held it in
Albert Pujols leaves game after 3rd-inning hit vs. Mariners
up 4-0 on Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners. Pujols has 97 RBI this season. His three-run double tied him with Mike Schmidt for 35th place in baseball history with 1,595 RBI.
Pujols leaves game for Angels after 3rd-inning hit
up 4-0 on Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners. Pujols has 97 RBIs this season. His three-run double tied him with Mike Schmidt for 35th place in baseball history with 1,595 RBIs.


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Fireman's Ball to feature Teka Brock Band on Feb. 15February 7, 2014
SHERIDAN — The seventh annual Fireman's Ball will be held Feb. 15 at the Historic Sheridan Inn. From 7-11 p.m. entertainment will be provided by the Teka Brock Band, snacks will be served, a silent auction will be offered and a wine ladder and Harley Davidson motorcycle will be raffled off. A cash bar will Read More
Paw Prints sponsors holiday prize package
SHERIDAN — Is your dog your Valentine? Bring a loving picture of you and your dog into Paw Prints Pet Boutique by Feb. 19 and you could win a prize package. The owner of the best picture will be awarded a free self-serve dog wash, a free nail trim, a bag of Valentine's dog biscuits Read More
Last year Sheridanites threw away over 89 tons of electronics
SHERIDAN – For the first time in several years, electronic waste (e-waste) collected at the Sheridan landfill showed a downward trend in 2013. However, in the years prior to 2013, electronic waste increased yearly at a high rate, from 56.84 tons in 2010, to 76.18 tons in 2011 and 89.08 tons in 2012. The reason Read More
UW 2013 fall honor rolls
SHERIDAN — The University of Wyoming has announced the 2013 fall semester honor roll recipients. "President's" honor roll The President's list consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades and 22 students from Sheridan County Read More
Committee considering multipurpose facilityFebruary 6, 2014
SHERIDAN — At the Whitney Benefits education summit held last week, Sheridan County School District 2 Board Chairman Richard Bridger said the district is investigating the possibility of constructing a large indoor multipurpose facility. "I probably don't need to tell you this but in Wyoming the winters can be long and cold," Bridger told the Read More
EPA issues violation notice to city
SHERIDAN — Water Superintendent Tom Manolis announced Wednesday that the city of Sheridan's water system — which serves Sheridan, Downer Addition and Sheridan Area Water Supply (SAWS) customers — has received a notice of violation from the Environmental Protection Agency after two water samples taken in the same month exceeded maximum contaminant levels for coliform Read More
DeFlavis pleads guilty; makes plea deal for 2-4 years
SHERIDAN — A Sheridan man pleaded guilty in Sheridan's 4th Judicial District Court Wednesday morning to aggravated assault and battery that stemmed from an early morning bar fight almost two months ago where he stabbed another man in the face and neck. Anthony DeFlavis pleaded guilty to the felony charge in exchange for a recommendation Read More
Conservation District: Watershed projects ongoing around county
SHERIDAN — Nearly 30 people met Wednesday to discuss a variety of projects in the Goose Creek Watershed, a 418-square-mile area that encompasses Sheridan, Big Horn, surrounding ranchland and a portion of the Bighorn National Forest west of Sheridan. The Goose Creek Steering Committee is open to anyone interested in protecting the watershed, which includes Read More
VA seeking veterans' art for competition; deadline Feb. 28
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Veterans Administration Healthcare System is seeking veterans to submit art work for the annual Creative Arts Competition. Annually throughout the country, veterans are given the opportunity to compete in creative arts competitions at their local VA. The 2014 Sheridan VAMC Creative Arts Competition will be held March 3-5 with the art exhibit Read More
Free admition to Devils Tower on President's Day
SHERIDAN — Devils Tower National Monument will offer free park entrance in honor of President's Day on Feb. 15-17. All hiking trails will be open to explore for bald eagles, prairie dogs and turkeys, among other natural wonders. Devils Tower is located 33 miles northeast of Moorcroft, 27 miles northwest of Sundance and 9 miles Read More
'Warriors Don't Cry' at the WYO Wed.
SHERIDAN — The Bushnell Center will present "Warriors Don't Cry" at the WYO Theater on Wednesday. Part of the Children's Education and Family series at the theater, the play tells the story of the Little Rock Nine who risked their lives in 1957 to end segregation at Central High School. The play received the American Read More
Firefighters battle early-morning blaze in sub-zero temperatures
STORY — Sheridan County emergency responders were called to a structure fire at the Chuckwagon convenience store and gas station in Story early Thursday morning. In the course of battling the blaze, firefighters were confronted with record setting temperatures of 28 degrees below zero. The Story Volunteer Fire Department spearheaded fire suppression efforts with the Read More
Ranchester approves liquor licenses renewals; application for grant
RANCHESTER — Ranchester Town Council approved three liquor license renewals at its meeting Tuesday. There were no comments or objections regarding the renewals, Town Clerk Teri Laya said. Licenses for Ranchester Liquor, the Silver Spur Bar and Lounge and Buckhorn Liquor were renewed through March 6, 2015. The council also voted to approve conversion of Read More
Sub-zero temps close, delay schools
SHERIDAN — Freezing temperatures have caused delays and cancellations of some schools and day cares in Sheridan County. Sheridan County School Districts #1 and 2 are on two-hour delays, while district #3 is delayed only one hour. Holy Name Catholic School in Sheridan is on a two-hour delay. Sheridan's Head Start program is also on Read More
Rope kingsFebruary 5, 2014
Dan Morales walks on a set of ropes in the hot room in the basement of King Ropes on Tuesday. The hot room maintains a temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit to allow the ropes to stretch and flatten. In the summer time, longer ropes are taken to a field outside Sheridan to stretch under the Read More
County forwards claims to insurance company
SHERIDAN — Sheridan County commissioners acknowledged receipt of two claims brought by individual residents at their meeting Tuesday. They denied both claims and said they would be submitted to the county's insurance company for review. Commission Chairman Terry Cram said acknowledging receipt and issuing a denial is standard procedure. "A simple claim of some kind Read More
Trustees heading to DC to discuss student loans
SHERIDAN — Several members of the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Trustees met yesterday at Sheridan College to receive a briefing on possible changes on the federal level to the Higher Education Act Reauthorization. The act affects students who receive Pell Grants or Direct Student Loans from the federal government. Dr. Susan Bigelow, Read More
County OKs variance for development
SHERIDAN — Sheridan County Commissioners approved a lot size variance Tuesday that will allow a 40-acre parcel near Clearmont to be used for residential purposes even though it is zoned agricultural and would typically need to be 80 acres in size. The County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the variance by a vote Read More
Dayton voices support for broadband network
DAYTON — Dayton Town Council unanimously approved a resolution at its meeting Monday to support Gov. Matt Mead's Unified Network phases 1 and 2 proposal. All cities and towns in northeast Wyoming were asked to vote on the resolution by the Northeast Wyoming Municipal Leaders Group. Dayton Mayor Bob Wood said the concept of building Read More
Economist: Growth continuing in business, government sectors
SHERIDAN — A nationally renowned economist appeared at the WYO Theater on Tuesday night and presented his interpretation of current market trends along with an educated guess of what lies ahead for investors. Chief Investment Strategist for D.A. Davidson & Company Fred Dickson presented his 2014 forecast in conjunction with a recap of the last Read More
Sheridan High School announces 'B' honor roll
SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School has announced their first semester honor roll recipients. 12th grade "B" honor roll Lane Barten, Jacob Belus, Alyssa Bergey, Kendra Bond, Rebecca Bridger, Payton Brilz, Cassandra Burch, Bailey Burr, Jamisen Campbell, Wyatt Campbell, Dane Chambers, Ethan Chartier, Madeline Clift, Devin Conley, Elizabeth Cote, Timothy Cowan, Drew Dafoe, Cody Delk, Read More
Alzheimer's Assoc. hosting rally Feb. 15
SHERIDAN — The national Alzheimer's Association is hosting a rally for its Wyoming volunteers and the general public on Feb. 15. The event will take place at the Historic Plains Hotel at Central Avenue and Lincolnway in Cheyenne. Participants will be treated to a complimentary breakfast, lunch, give-aways and door prizes. There will also be Read More
Spink to present work throughout Feb.
SHERIDAN — Local artist Brent Spink will present his art throughout February at Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library beginning with an artist's reception on Saturday. The reception will be in The Inner Circle from 1-3 p.m. Spink is originally from Missoula, Mont., and his primary medium is oil paintings. He currently lives and works just Read More
Bowie named Mrs. Sheridan County
SHERIDAN — Mrs. Kimberly Bowie has been selected to represent Sheridan County in the 2014 Mrs. Wyoming pageant. She will compete in the 38th annual event this summer at Central Auditorium in Cheyenne. The winner will advance to compete in the Mrs. America pageant and is the only nationally televised beauty competition to recognize America's Read More
City Treasurer Reed resigns from position
SHERIDAN — City Treasurer Jennifer Reed, who has worked for the city for six years, has announced she will be leaving her position at Sheridan City Hall. Reed said that she plans to pursue other opportunities within the community. "The leadership experience I've gained is extremely valuable, and I've enjoyed working with such a highly supportive Read More


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By Walter E. Williams, Investor's Business Daily
In Europe, especially in Germany, hoisting a swastika-emblazoned Nazi flag is a crime. For decades after World War II, people have hunted down and sought punishment for Nazi murderers, who were responsible for the deaths of more than 20 million people.
Here's my question: Why are the horrors of Nazism so well-known and widely condemned, but not those of socialism and communism? What goes untaught — and possibly is covered up — is that socialist and communist ideas have produced the greatest evil in mankind's history.
You say, "Williams, what in the world are you talking about? Socialists, communists and their fellow travelers, such as the Wall Street Occupiers supported by our president, care about the little guy in his struggle for a fair shake! They're trying to promote social justice."
Let's look at some of the history of socialism and communism.
What's not appreciated is that Nazism is a form of socialism. In fact, the term Nazi stands for the National Socialist German Workers' Party. The unspeakable acts of Adolf Hitler's Nazis pale in comparison with the horrors committed by the communists in the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the People's Republic of China.
Under The Red Flag
Between 1917 and 1987, Vladimir Lenin, Josef Stalin and their successors murdered and were otherwise responsible for the deaths of 62 million of their own people. Between 1949 and 1987, China's communists, led by Mao Zedong and his successors, murdered and were otherwise responsible for the deaths of 76 million Chinese.
The most authoritative tally of history's most murderous regimes is documented on University of Hawaii Professor Rudolph J. Rummel's website, at http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills, and in his book "Death by Government."
How much hunting down and punishment have there been for these communist murderers? To the contrary, it's acceptable both in Europe and in the U.S. to hoist and march under the former USSR's red flag emblazoned with a hammer and sickle.
Mao Zedong has been long admired by academics and leftists across our country, as they often marched around singing the praises of Mao and waving his little red book, "Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse-tung." President Obama's communications director, Anita Dunn, in her June 2009 commencement address to St. Andrews Episcopal High School at Washington National Cathedral, said Mao was one of her heroes.
Path To Genocide
Whether it's the academic community, the media elite, stalwarts of the Democratic Party or organizations such as the NAACP, the National Council of La Raza, Green for All, the Sierra Club and the Children's Defense Fund, there is a great tolerance for the ideas of socialism — a system that has caused more deaths and human misery than all other systems combined.
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Read More »-- As noted earlier, the Iron Sheik is believed to be making an appearance for WWE at WrestleMania 28. Sheik recently pulled out of a planned private party booking that was scheduled for WrestleMania weekend, noting he had a WWE booking. As reported yesterday, Big Daddy V cancelled an appearance, and that was also reportedly due to a WWE booking on WrestleMania weekend. No word on why these guys are being brought in but there are rumors of a pre-show Battle Royal. That is not confirmed though.
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Actually, No, he never endorsed Ron Paul in 2008. he 'thought about it' but never went that far. As he states himself in the link you provided which sourced the LA Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/01/with-fred... "I don't want to go too far. I am still looking."
Three days after that LAT article ran, I had the chance to ask Tom on air with Roger Hedgecock KOGO if he would be willing to endorse Ron, Tom said NO. That Ron is not "presidential timbre."
In 2012, Tom admitted that he did indeed vote for Paul in '08. But he never publicly endorsed him prior to the '08 election. I followed this very closely.
I understand and concede your point though, that Tom's voting record is better than most. Which unfortunately is not saying much.
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A packing system for the operating stem of rotary valves includes first and second packing assemblies engaged with the stem at axially spaced locations. The first assembly is adjustably compressed into sealing engagement with the stem by a first packing nut which carries both the second packing assembly and a second packing nut for adjustably compressing the second packing assembly into sealing engagement with the stem independently of the first packing assembly. The space between the first and second packing assemblies provides a sealed chamber to allow detecting any leakage taking place from the valve chamber through the first stem packing assembly.
1. In a valve including a valve body defining a valve chamber with a valve element mounted therein for controlling flow between inlet and outlet ports, and a cylindrical stem operatively connected to the valve element and extending out of the valve chamber through a cylindrical passageway, the improvement comprising:
a first counterbore in the cylindrical passageway;
a first packing assembly carried by the body and positioned in the first counterbore about the stem for sealing the valve chamber;
a first adjustable packing nut adjustably received in first threads disposed within a second counterbore in the cylindrical passageway and located about the stem axially outwardly of the first packing assembly for applying adjustable compressive loading thereto;
a second packing assembly carried by the first packing nut and encircling the stem at a location axially outward of the first packing assembly;
a second adjustable packing nut carried in threads formed in the first packing nut and located about the stem axially outwardly the second packing assembly for applying adjustable compressive loading thereto; and,
seal means disposed at a lower end of the first adjustable packing nut adjacent the first packing assembly sealing between the first packing nut and the second counterbore at a location between the threads which carry the first packing nut and the first packing assembly to provide a sealed chamber between the first and second packing assemblies such that leakage through the first packing assembly cannot pass through the first threads in the second counterbore in the cylindrical passageway.
2. The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein the seal means between the first packing nut and the valve body is a seal ring and permits free movement of the first packing nut axially of the stem.
3. The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein the second packing nut is mounted for movement axially of the stem and there are adjusting means for adjusting the position of the second packing nut relative to the first packing nut.
4. The valve as defined in claim 1 wherein there are leakage detecting means including a fluid port opening through the valve body to the sealed chamber between the first and second packing assemblies.
The subject invention is directed toward the valve art and, more particularly, to an improved packing system for valve stems.
The invention is especially suited for use on ball valves and will be described with reference thereto; however, as will become apparent, the invention is capable of broader application and could be used on many different types of rotary valves.
Valves intended for use in systems handling highly toxic and dangerous fluids present special safety requirements. Leakage of any sort is, of course, unacceptable. To the extent possible, welded body construction to eliminate potential leak paths has been used. Similarly, redundant valves have sometimes been used to reduce problems with leakage past the valve seats.
One area of valve and system design which has presented special problems is with respect to valve stem packings. Welding and the use of simple static seals cannot generally provide a solution because of the need for relative movement between the stem and the valve body. While various diaphragm and bellows seals have been used, these are often extremely complex, expensive, and if ruptured can produce a sudden, relatively large and uncontrollable leak.
As can be seen from the foregoing, a need exists for a simple packing system which reduces the possibility for leaks. The subject invention provides a packing system which not only meets the noted need but also allows continual monitoring to sense the possibility of a stem packing leak prior to its escape to the ambient atmosphere.
In accordance with the subject invention, a valve of the type including a valve body having a valve element mounted therein for controlling flow between an inlet and outlet port with a stem operatively connected to the valve element and extending out of the valve chamber is provided with an improved stem packing system. The system includes a first packing assembly carried by the valve body and positioned about the stem for sealing the valve chamber. A packing nut member is located outwardly of the first packing assembly for applying a compressive load thereto. A second stem packing assembly is mounted in the first packing nut member and encircles the stem at a location axially outwardly of the first packing assembly to define a sealed chamber outwardly of the first packing assembly. Carried in the first packing nut member is a second packing nut member which is located about the stem outwardly of the second packing assembly for applying compression load thereto. Between the first and second packing assemblies is a leakage detection means for permitting detection of any leakage which takes place from the valve chamber past the first packing assembly.
Preferably, and in accordance with a more limited aspect of the invention, the first and second packing nut members are mounted for independent adjustment to separately vary the compressive load applied to their respective packing assemblies. Preferably, the adjusting means comprises cooperating helical threads.
In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the first packing nut member is provided with encircling seal means which seal between the first packing nut member and the valve body such that any leakage passing through the first packing assembly cannot pass to ambient atmosphere about the first packing nut member.
As can readily be seen, the use of the dual, axially spaced packing assemblies with leakage detection between the two assemblies allows ready detection of any leaks from the valve chamber prior to the time they have impacted the second packing assembly or obtained access to the ambient environment.
The particular first and second packing assemblies used in the invention can be of a variety of types and materials depending upon the particular fluids being handled by the valve. Moreover, the independent adjustability of the two packing systems allows the first packing assembly to be tightened or increased in compression upon any sign of leakage therethrough. This adjustment can take place without disturbing or removing the second packing assembly. This is possible because the second packing assembly is carried in the first packing nut member and adjustment of the first packing nut member does not change the compressive loading and sealing forces on the second packing assembly.
As is apparent from the foregoing, a primary object of the subject invention is the provision of a valve stem packing system which allows early detection and correction of fluid leakage about the valve operating stem.
A further object of the invention is the provision of a valve stem packing system wherein the forces applied to one of two packing assemblies can be adjusted and varied without affecting the setting of the other packing system.
A still further object of the invention is the provision of a system of the general type described which can be used on a variety of different types of valves handling many different materials.
The above and other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a rotary ball valve incorporating a packing assembly formed in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the subject invention;
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 2--2 of FIG. 1 and showing the leak detection system; and,
FIG. 3 is a greatly enlarged view of the bonnet section of the valve of FIG. 1.
Referring more particularly to the drawings wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating a preferred embodiment of the invention only, and not for the purpose of limiting same, FIGS. 1 and 3 show the general overall arrangement of a rotary ball valve 10 comprising a valve body 12 carrying a ball valve element 14 which is arranged to control flow through the valve body between suitable inlet and outlet ports 16 and 18, respectively. Rotation of the ball element 14 between its open and closed position is achieved through use of a stem member 20 which extends from an operative connection with the ball element 14 to a position externally of the valve body. The stem 20 is mounted for rotation in a bonnet portion 24 of the body 12. It can be driven or rotated in any convenient manner such as through the use of a manual operating handle 22. A packing system 26 seals about the stem to prevent fluid leakage from the valve chamber.
The actual construction and arrangement of the valve body and the associated ball valve assembly form no particular part of the invention. And, as will become apparent hereafter, the inventive stem packing system could be used with many different types of rotary valves. In the subject embodiment, however, and to provide a complete description of the preferred embodiment, the valve body 12 is preferably formed from a suitable metal, such as stainless steel, and includes a vertically extending central body section 12a with a transversely extending cylindrical valve chamber 28. The ends of the valve chamber 28 are closed by body sections 12b and 12c which carry the previously-mentioned inlet and outlet ports 16 and 18. Suitable end fitting members 30 and 32 are provided on the body sections 12b and 12c thereby allowing the valve to be connected to the associated pipe or tubing. In the subject embodiment, the end fittings 30 and 32 are shown as conventional ferrule type fittings, although any other type of conventional end fitting could equally well be used.
The body sections 12b and 12c are joined to the central body section 12a in any convenient manner such as by being clamped thereto by bolts or by being positively joined by election beam welding or the like.
As best illustrated in FIG. 3, the ball valve element 14 has a central through opening 34 and is mounted in the valve chamber 28 for free rotation therein. Suitable seat ring elements 36 and 38 are positioned on opposite sides of the valve element in a conventional manner to seal thereabout. Many different types of seat rings could obviously be used, but those shown in the subject embodiment are of the type described in more detail in U.S. Pat. No. 4,410,165.
The lower end of the valve chamber 28 is provided with an opening 39 through which the operating stem 20 is installed during manufacture of the valve. The opening 39 is closed by an end cap or fitting 40. The fitting 40 is suitably joined such as by welding to the underside of the valve body center section 12a. An insert 42 is carried within the opening 39 sealed by the end piece 40. The insert 42 fills up the dead space therein. As illustrated, the insert 42 generally fills the entire space and bears against the underside of the ball element 34. Suitable O-ring seal elements 44 and 46 are, as shown in FIG. 3, positioned about the valve chamber at the locations shown and clamped between the valve body and the associated end fittings.
As previously mentioned the stem member 20 is inserted into its position in the valve body and bonnet portion 24 by being inserted through the opening 39 closed by end piece 40. As best shown in FIG. 3, the stem 20 has a cylindrical shape throughout its length and terminates at its lower end in a radially extending flange portion 50 which engages on the underside of a suitable shoulder 52. The lowermost end of the stem 20 is drivingly connected with the ball element 34 through the use of a tenon and slot arrangement which is well known and conventionally used in such valve assemblies. The upper end of the stem 20 is threaded as shown at 56 and has opposed flats 58 which provide a positive drive connection with a similarly shaped opening through the handle 22. The handle 22 is conveniently connected to the upper end of the stem in a releasable manner by a suitable threaded nut 60 and a washer 62 which bears against the upper surface of the handle 22. Beneath the handle 22 are a pair of Belleville washers or conical disk springs 64 which bias the handle upwardly.
Of importance to the invention is the stem packing system 26. As best shown in FIG. 3, the stem packing system 26 includes a first packing assembly 66 which is received in a counterbore 68 formed in the lower end of the bonnet 24. The packing assembly 66 could, as will subsequently become apparent, have many different designs and constructions within the scope of the subject invention. However, the embodiment illustrated is generally as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,558,874. Broadly, it includes a pair of resilient wedge-shaped seal ring elements 70 which are positioned as shown and are vertically compressed into sealing engagement with the walls of the counterbore 68 and the exterior of the stem 20 by a pair of packing compression ring elements 72. These ring elements are formed from metal or a relatively hard resinous material. Located directly above the rings 72 are suitable packing springs 74 which are Belleville or conical disk spring washers.
The packing assembly 66 is adjustably compressed by a packing nut member 76 which is received in the open upper end of chamber 78 of the bonnet 24. The nut member 76 has exterior threads 80 which cooperate with interior threads 82 in the chamber 78. The uppermost end of the nut member 76 is provided with a hex configuration 84 to allow it to be tightened into the open chamber 78. Thus, as can be seen, the lower end of the nut member 76 bears against the packing springs 74 to provide an adjustable compressive loading to the packing rings 70. Preferably, a shoulder or recess 88 is formed about the lower end of the nut member 76 and carries a conventional energized O-ring seal element 90 which functions to provide a fluid seal between the cylindrical exterior of nut member 76 and the interior of the bonnet chamber 78.
The packing system 26 further includes a second packing assembly 94. The packing assembly 94 could, like the packing assembly 66, have a variety of specific constructions differing from that specifically shown in FIG. 3. However, as shown in FIG. 3, the packing assembly 94 is located axially outward of the packing assembly 66 and is carried in the gland or packing nut member 76. Specifically, the packing nut 76 has an inwardly extending cylindrical chamber 96 through which the stem 20 extends and which defines an annular packing receiving chamber 98. Positioned in the chamber 98 are suitable packing ring elements including a resilient packing element 100 which is formed from any suitable resilient packing material depending on the particular fluids being handled by the valve. Above and below the packing ring 100 are suitable packing support rings 102 which act to confine the packing ring 100 and apply compressive loading thereto. Packing springs 104 are located above the uppermost packing ring 102 as shown. The springs 104 are conventional Belleville washers or conical disk springs. An adjustable compressive loading is applied to the packing assembly 94 by a packing nut member 108 which is received in the outer end of the annular chamber 96. Specifically, the packing nut member 108 has a generally cylindrical, annular configuration with a threaded exterior 110 that cooperates with the correspondingly threaded upper end of the chamber 96 as shown. The uppermost end of the nut member 108 is provided with a suitable hex configuration to allow it to be tightened into the position shown in chamber 96.
The two separate packing assemblies 66 and 94 are, as can be appreciated, independently adjustable by virtue of the manner in which they are separately mounted in the valve bonnet and the first packing nut, respectively. This arrangement in association with the previously mentioned seal ring 90 provides a sealed chamber between the two separate packing assemblies. Consequently, if the lower packing assembly 66 should develop a leak and fluid pass therethrough from the valve chamber, it is trapped in the sealed chamber between the two packing systems. Accordingly to an aspect of the invention, means are provided to sense any fluid leakage into this sealed area. In the subject embodiment, these means comprise a fluid sensing port 114 (see FIG. 2) which opens into the sealed area between the two packing systems. This port 114 provides means for tapping into this space with suitable electronic sensors or merely connecting a sealed line to a conventional sensing apparatus, such as diagrammatically illustrated at 116 in FIG. 2. Depending upon the type of fluids being carried by the valve, the particular sensor system could vary widely from a simple fluid detection electrodes to a more complex gas sensing unit. The important aspect of the invention is that the independently adjustable nature of the packing systems together with the sensing unit allows early detection and correction for leakage about the stem from the valve chamber itself.
The invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to others upon a reading and understanding of this specification. It is intended to include all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.
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Frank Leone - JuneLIFE
Artist: Frank Leone
Producer: dhjelmstad
Album: TBD
Avg Rating: 4.0 ( 9 votes )
I know what you're thinking: why is Frank Leone rapping about the JuneLIFE when the rest of us are already living in July? The answer's beyond me, but it doesn't really matter; if you were to hit play 11 months from now, I have a feeling this joint would still sound just as fresh and original as it does today. While the Illinois native's dextrous rhymes are as compelling as ever, it's djhelmstad who steals the show, pairing a clattering breakbeat with a breezy flip of Icebird's Charmed Life and tying his instrumental together with an original guitar solo. JuneLIFE will be part of a forthcoming project from Frank Leone, the title and drop date of which have yet to be announced. Stay on the lookout for this record's official visuals, which the artist plans to debut "very soon."
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This morning Microsoft announced the release of a new version of Office for iOS and Android devices that now offers access to editing and content creation tools without requiring an Office 365 subscription. My review of Word will be up at Macworld sometime next week, but in my brief time with the apps, it looks like Microsoft has hit a pretty sweet spot.
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Dead money for at least another quarter, and the downside is too great now.
Apple's new product is a cross between the iMac and the IPad, it's called the "iPac"
These things are selling like crazy.
If it gets to low $80's, I'm in. No one ever knows the bottom, but I like my chances 5 years out at that price.
who is "we"?
People are tired of paying up for their products. I'd rather pay a fraction of the cost and replace each year than have Coach goods that last longer, but go out of style. This is also a very crowded market...sooo many premium brands, most of which are easily ripped off with Chinese imitations. Good luck if you own this. I'd rather not waste my money.
When a stock that I owned dropped like this, but when you know that you have a long term winner, just close your eyes. I bought stocks that later dropped 50%, but 3 years later I was up 400%. Just keep buying and ignore the noise. BITA is one of the best growth stories out there and this stock will be over $200 in 2-years, mark my words!
TMO is not a bad pick. I just sold it because management should do better on return of capital. They are growing thru acquistion, but need to shed some unprofitable lines. Stock is going up but so is entire market.
MSFT at best is a dividend payer.
and why is it better than the competition? Aren't there low switching costs to change to other providers?
PEG does not justify price. Very difficult adoption by customers to switch to their solution.
Stock is overpriced here
TJX or Kohls can offer same thing.
Hard to take someone seriously with a name like "Wedbush". Bush is why any man gets married.
Large grocery chains offer same discounts, but you just have to coupon or wait until things go on sale. My wife never shops at these stores. Most are located in remote areas or ghettos.
Volatility is how it is with these small caps. They drift all over the place. You have to believe in the story long term. i know the new Sprouts down the street has been packed now for a year. My wife loves shopping there. I think they will be fine, but I've learned not to play the average yourself down to the poor house. Best to just sit back and not look too often. I want to own this one for 5+ years. That always works best with small cap stocks. Close your eyes, go do something fun and ignore the gyrations that drive you crazy.
Buy your shoes on AMZN
Just the beginning of a long trek down
That's a story that I hear from a lot of people too. TWTR is doomed!


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