ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,410,871, issued on Sept. 9, was assigned to Giacomini S.p.A (Italy).
"Deaerator with integrated shut-off valve" was invented by Samuele Molina (San Maurizio d'Opaglio, Italy) and Giuliano Ruga (San Maurizio d'Opaglio, Italy).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A deaerator with integrated shut-off valve comprising a detachable hollow body having a lower part of a cup-shaped body having an inlet connectable to a hydraulic manifold, and an upper part of the cup-shaped body having a vent opening. The upper part is configured to be stabilized the lower part to define a deaeration chamber. The deaerator may include a float assembly having a float e...