Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
138106000 | With external support structure | 85 |
20080196781 | Ehaust Pipe Section - An exhaust gas pipe has a wall and a connecting piece fastened to it. A functional part, such as a probe, is received into the connecting piece. The connecting piece has a formed-on, unworked protrusion for fastening the functional part. | 08-21-2008 |
20080277014 | Safety line hose - A safety line hose to which a worker can be attached and which includes a passageway for communicating an air compressor with a pneumatic tool. The safety line includes an elongated flexible pneumatic hose, an elongated flexible tubing enveloping the pneumatic hose, and an elongated, flexible, wear resistant sheath enveloping the tubing. A compressor air hose connector is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located at the first end of the safety line hose, and is adapted to be connected to the outlet of an air compressor hose. A pneumatic tool connector is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located adjacent the second end of the safety line hose, and is adapted to be connected to a pneumatic tool. A fastening member is attached to the first end of the safety line hose and is adapted to be releasably fastened to a safety line attachment member. | 11-13-2008 |
20080289715 | Complex pipe and coating/development processing apparatus equipped with complex pipe - In a complex pipe, a plurality of pipe members containing at least a pipe member for liquid and a pipe member for electricity are fixed in parallel arrangement. One end of the complex pipe is connected to a stationary equipment and the other end is connected to a movable member. The plurality of pipe members are integrally combined by a cover member having flexibility. A liquid supply pipe is inserted with a space in the pipe member for liquid. A fluid for temperature adjustment is supplied to the space between the pipe member for liquid and the liquid supply pipe. | 11-27-2008 |
20090126819 | CLADDING FOR ELONGATE FLEXIBLE MEMBER - A cladding assembly for an elongate flexible member such as an underwater riser has a series of tubular buoyant sleeve members arranged end-to-end along the riser. The two ends of each buoyant member are formed into a part-spherical shape and are each received in a complementarily-shaped part-spherical socket in a securing collar. The buoyant sleeves are pivotable with respect to the securing collars, which allows the cladding assembly as a whole to flex with the riser. | 05-21-2009 |
20090178722 | OTEC COLD WATER PIPE SYSTEM - A system for relieving the stress on an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) cold water pipe includes a slidable joint that couples the OTEC cold water pipe to a surge tank at an opening in the surge tank. The system can further include a first flotation device that is coupled to the OTEC cold water pipe below the surge tank, and a second flotation device that is coupled to the OTEC cold water pipe within the surge tank. | 07-16-2009 |
20090194185 | HOSE-CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A hose-clamp assembly including a hose having an outer surface, a clamp including a band, the band being tightenable about the outer surface of the hose, and a fastener including at least two bonding surfaces connected to the outer surface of the hose, the fastener defining a first elongated channel and a second elongated channel, the first elongated channel extending between the bonding surfaces and receiving a portion of the band therein, wherein the first elongated channel defines a first axis and the second elongated channel defines a second axis, the first axis being generally perpendicular to the second axis. | 08-06-2009 |
20090277523 | METHOD OF JOINING MEMBERS TOGETHER - A joining method for joining a second member to a first which is a tubular member having a plurality of hollow portions partitioned by a partition wall portion is provided. The first member | 11-12-2009 |
20100000622 | FASTENING OF PIPES - A plastics pipe provided with engageable fastener elements on an outer surface thereof, a method for manufacturing the pipe, and a fastener system comprising inter-engageable fastener elements on an outer surface of a pipe and a support therefore. | 01-07-2010 |
20100193060 | CONDUIT CONNECTOR DEVICE AND CONDUIT SYSTEM - A conduit connector device includes an open-ended sleeve with aligned openings through upper and lower walls of the sleeve for insertion of a fastener to secure the lower wall of the sleeve to a support. A cover member or bridge is inserted into the sleeve between two conduit ends to cover the opening in the upper wall after the lower wall is attached to the support, restricting access to the previously inserted fastener. The ends of two adjacent lengths of conduit to be connected are inserted into opposite ends of the sleeve to abut the opposite ends of the bridge, and the adjacent lengths of conduits are thereby attached to the support. | 08-05-2010 |
20100218837 | PIPE UNIT - A pipe unit includes a pipe body, first and second flanges, and an adjusting structure. The first flange and the second flange are respectively disposed on opposite first and second ends of the pipe body. The adjusted structure is disposed between the first and second flanges and serves to adjust the length of the pipe unit. | 09-02-2010 |
20110067775 | LASER-BEAM-ABSORBING HELICAL SUPPORT AND PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a tubular helical support ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110094611 | PNEUMATIC INSULATING DEVICE - An pneumatic insulating device ( | 04-28-2011 |
20110126934 | CLAMP FOR SECURING A PIPE TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE - A clamp for securing a pipe to a supporting structure and including a base having a foot for attachment to a supporting structure and a head having a seating for accommodating a pipe and two walls for defining the seating, an entrance for the pipe extending between the two walls, and an U-formed strap for clamping a pipe placed in the seating to the base. The strap has two legs for engaging opposite contact faces formed in the base and a curved bottom for surrounding the pipe together with the walls of the head. The radius of curvature of the inner side of curved bottom of the U-formed strap is larger than that of the seating. The clamp enables a secured pipe to noiselessly expand or contract depending upon the temperature and is mainly corrosion free due to the clearance that is formed between the strap and the clamped pipe. | 06-02-2011 |
20110132485 | TERMINATION VALVE EXTENSION - A discharge extension assembly includes a main tube having at least first and second ends. The discharge extension assembly further includes at least one extension tube configured to telescope from within the main tube. The main tube and the at least one extension tube may include a plurality of collars that are configured to limit overextension of the at least one extension tube from the main tube. A first bracket is configured to mount to the first end of the main tube. A hinge assembly is configured to pivot the main tube and the at least one extension tube. The hinge assembly may include a stop and a sleeve slidably engaged with a shaft. The stop, the sleeve, and the shaft may be configured to limit movement of the sleeve. A second bracket may be configured to mount to the second end of the main tube. | 06-09-2011 |
20110162747 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A FLEXIBLE LINE ON A STRUCTURE, AND RELATED INSTALLATION AND METHOD - A device includes a hollow rigid member ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110220233 | SPRINKLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ON AN IRRIGATION MACHINE - A height adjustment assembly for a drop hose on an irrigation machine is composed of an elongated bracket having a first end provided with a pair of fittings, and a second opposite end provided with a drop hose retention ring; the drop hose retention ring formed with an opening adapted to permit a drop hose to slide through the opening, the opening defined by an interior surface provided with a pair of diametrically opposed open slots, and a pair of diametrically opposed locking recesses. A key lock fitting is adapted for connecting aligned hose ends of the drop hose and is provided with a pair of diametrically-opposed keys which, in use, are adapted to slide through the pair of opposed open slots and, upon ninety degree rotation of the diametrically-opposed keys, to be received in the pair of diametrically opposed locking recesses. | 09-15-2011 |
20110303316 | UMBILICUS FOR USE IN AN UMBILICUS-DRIVEN FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft. | 12-15-2011 |
20120012218 | INTERIOR COVERING DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT CABIN INCORPORATING AT LEAST ONE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device for interior covering ( | 01-19-2012 |
20120042979 | AIRCRAFT HOSE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - The present embodiments are directed towards the transfer, retrieval and storage of flexible materials. In one embodiment, a system is provided that generally includes a hose retrieval system having a first hose gripper assembly. The first hose gripper assembly includes a pair of first grippers configured to move between a first open position and a first closed position in opposite crosswise directions relative to a longitudinal axis of a hose. Each first gripper includes a first L-shaped structure, and the first L-shaped structures are configured to overlap one another to define a first bending gap in the first closed position. | 02-23-2012 |
20120067449 | Apparatus and method for the vibration control of a rising pipe of a vertical pump - An apparatus ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120097285 | PIPE CLAMP - This invention relates to a pipe clamp, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a pipe repair clamp suitable for use in sealing holes or cracks in walls of pipes. The pipe clamp comprises a clamping band and two clamping elements. Each clamping element includes an elongate body having a groove provided in a side thereof for receiving an end of the clamping band, with the elongate body also having a receiving aperture for receiving a fastener provided therethrough, the receiving aperture being substantially perpendicular relative to the groove. The clamping element is characterized in that the groove and the receiving aperture at least partially coincide, in order for the receiving aperture to extend at least partially through the groove. | 04-26-2012 |
20120234423 | High-Pressure Fluid Conduit - A high-pressure fluid conduit that conducts high-pressure fluid from a high-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid container. This high-pressure fluid conduit has a safety feature that is activated when the high-pressure fluid conduit fails due to exposure to a predetermined force. The safety feature is activated by the fracture of an annular ring that is positioned at either end of the high-pressure fluid conduit and is calibrated to fracture when exposed to the predetermined force. Fracture of the annular ring closes valves at each end of the high-pressure fluid conduit, thereby stopping the flow of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid source as well as the escape of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid container. | 09-20-2012 |
20120241037 | MODULE BASED BEND STIFFENER - A modular bend stiffener ( | 09-27-2012 |
20120247598 | SUBSEA CONNECTION SYSTEM | 10-04-2012 |
20120298244 | PREFORMED DUCT SYSTEM - A duct bank assembly may include an elongate extending conduit with a length for receiving and passing through a cable or wire and an encasing body encasing the conduit along its longitudinal extent between a first mating end and an opposed second mating end of the body. Each mating end has a shear transfer mechanism associated therewith for engagement with a corresponding shear transfer mechanism of an adjacent duct bank assembly. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298245 | DIVERLESS SUBSEA CONNECTION - A method of making a connection in a subsea pipeline, comprising lowering a foundation over a section of the pipeline; cutting the out a section of the pipeline to form an end of a first pipeline and an end of a second pipeline; connecting a first hub to the end of the first pipeline; connecting a second hub to the end of the second pipeline; connecting a first port to the first hub; connecting a second port to the second hub; and connecting a jumper between the first port and the second port. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312408 | UMBILICUS FOR USE IN AN UMBILICUS-DRIVEN FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft. | 12-13-2012 |
20130000767 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RUBBER HOSE, RUBBER HOSE AND RUBBER HOSE WITH END CLAMP - A method of manufacturing a rubber hose that includes an inner rubber tube having a hollow portion, first and second braided layers formed by braiding strands, and an outer rubber tube. The method includes forming a laminated structure by sequentially forming the first braided layer on the inner rubber tube, a thermoplastic resin layer including a thermoplastic resin on the first braided layer, the second braided layer on the thermoplastic resin layer and the outer rubber tube on the second braided layer, vulcanizing the inner rubber tube and the outer rubber tube and softening the thermoplastic resin layer by heating the laminated structure to not lower than a softening temperature of the thermoplastic resin layer, and integrating the first and second braided layers by softening the thermoplastic resin layer and then solidifying the soft thermoplastic resin penetrated into mesh openings formed between the strands. | 01-03-2013 |
20130019985 | Pipe Pitch Apparatus, System and Method of Installation - An apparatus, system and method of installation of a pipe in fixed association with at least one stanchion, said stanchion having a pipe mount for fixing the distance from a pipe inserted into the pipe mount to a mounting surface, and when two or more stanchions and associated pipe mounts are used to insert a pipe, the distance between the pipe mounts and the mounting surface create a pitch of the pipe in the direction of the sink and away from the source of a liquid insures the proper rate of gravitational flow of the liquid therein. | 01-24-2013 |
20130061972 | FLUID FILLED JACKET FOR CONCRETE PIPE - A fluid jacket concrete pipe system includes a concrete pipe enveloped by a fluid-filled jacket. The fluid-filled jacket includes an inner jacket wall, an outer jacket wall, and a first and second side wall interconnecting the inner jacket wall to the outer jacket wall. A fluid inlet is disposed on the outer jacket wall. The outer jacket wall has a thickness dependent on a diameter of the concrete pipe and an external loading of the fluid jacket concrete pipe system. | 03-14-2013 |
20130074971 | FUEL PIPE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - A fuel pipe which is inexpensive and is excellent in salt spray corrosion resistance, characterized by being comprised of a steel pipe member having as a material a ferritic stainless steel which contains, by mass %, C: 0.015% or less, Si: 0.01 to 0.50%, Mn: 0.01 to 0.50%, P: 0.050% or less, S: 0.010% or less, N: 0.015% or less, Al: 0.010 to 0.100%, and Cr: 13.0 to 18.0% and further, one or both of Ti: 0.03 to 0.30% and Nb: 0.03 to 0.30% and a metal fitting part, the metal fitting part and the steel pipe member having between them a crevice structure at the surface which the structure is exposed to a salt spray environment, an opening amount at a crevice part of the crevice structure being 0.2 mm or more, and an inside of the crevice part being coated by electrodeposition. | 03-28-2013 |
20130087237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDIRECT AND/OR REDUCE AIRFLOW USING ACTUATORS - The invention generally relates to ventilation systems and methods, and more particularly to selectively configurable climate control systems and methods for use in data centers and the like. A device includes a support element and a plurality of ducts connected to the support element. The device also includes a manifold in fluid communication with each one of the plurality of ducts and a plurality of valves. Each respective one of the plurality of valves is associated with a respective one of the plurality of ducts. Moreover, there is at least one actuator operatively connected to the plurality of valves, which is structured and arranged to individually actuate each one of the plurality of valves. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112304 | BRACE BAR WITH A REDUCED COUPLING GAP - A brace bar ( | 05-09-2013 |
20130118627 | TUNED RESPONSE DUCT CLAMP - A duct clamp assembly comprises a polygonal clamp, a fastener, and a mounting piece. The polygonal clamp is clamp formed from two clamp halves, each having a plurality of flat sides constructed to bow in contact with a duct. The fastener holds the two clamp halves together. The mounting piece is attached to the polygonal clamp, and configured to attach to a support structure. | 05-16-2013 |
20130146169 | INTEGRATED SHAPED PLASTIC EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLES - A shaped plastic exhaust system for a fuel cell vehicle. In one embodiment, the exhaust system employs integrally molded bundle clips that support vehicle brake lines and/or a fuel supply line. An exhaust flow section can be formed into any suitable shape for a particular vehicle design, including a flat rectangular shape giving the exhaust system a low profile. The integral bundle clips can be provided every so often along the exhaust flow section, or can extend the complete length of the exhaust flow section. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153075 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A DRAIN PIPE IN A DRYING CYLINDER - A device for positioning a drain pipe ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130192705 | Fixture and Installation Method for a Pitched Pipe System - An apparatus, system and method of installation of a pipe in fixed association with at least one stanchion, said stanchion having a universal pipe mount for fixing the distance from a pipe inserted into the pipe holder to a mounting surface, and when two or more stanchions and associated pipe holders are used to insert a pipe, the distance between the pipe holders and the mounting surface create a pitch of the pipe in the direction of the sink and away from the source of a liquid insures the proper rate of gravitational flow of the liquid therein. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199653 | LINE GUIDE SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING SUPPLY LINES AND MACHINE TOOL - A line guide system guides supply lines between a first body and a second body that are rotatable with respect to each other from a first rotation condition into a second rotation condition. A plurality of guiding lines respectively receive the supply lines, wherein respective ends of the guiding lines are disposed in first and second fixation portions axially spaced from each other with respect to a common rotational axis. The guiding lines form first and second coil-like segments when the line guide system is moved into the first rotation condition, which segments each extend at least partially around the rotational axis and are connected to each other via an arc-shaped connecting segment. When the line guide system is moved into the second rotation condition, the respective arc-shaped connecting elements unravel such that the guiding lines each have a coil-like extension on the whole along the first coiling direction. | 08-08-2013 |
20130233429 | HYDROCARBON FLUID PIPELINE INCLUDING RF HEATING STATION AND RELATED METHODS - A hydrocarbon fluid pipeline may include pipeline segments connected together in end-to-end relation between first and second spaced apart geographic locations and configured to carry hydrocarbon fluid therethrough. The hydrocarbon fluid pipeline may also include a radio frequency (RF) heating station that may include an RF source and an RF heater between adjacent pipeline segments of the plurality thereof. The RF heater may include an inner tubular dielectric coupler between the adjacent pipeline segments, and an electrically conductive outer housing surrounding the inner tubular dielectric coupler and connected to the RF source to heat the hydrocarbon fluid. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240075 | PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - A pipe assembly includes an enclosure and two pipes. The enclosure includes a bottom panel and a first side panel. The first side panel includes a side panel body, a first securing tab, and a second securing tab extending from the side panel body. The first securing tab and the second securing tab are located on opposite sides of the side panel body. The first securing tab defines a first securing hole. The second securing tab defines a second securing hole. Two first elastic gaskets are mounted in the first and second securing holes. Each elastic gasket defines a first through opening. Each pipe includes a pipe body and an input portion. The pipe bodies extend through the first through opening of each elastic gasket, thereby being secured to the enclosure. The two input portions are substantially parallel to each other and substantially parallel to the side panel body. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248040 | UMBILICUS FOR USE IN AN UMBILICUS-DRIVEN FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft. | 09-26-2013 |
20130255817 | UMBILICAL MEMBER TREATMENT DEVICE - An umbilical member treatment device ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130284300 | FUEL DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING A LOCKING MEMBER FOR RETAINING A FUEL CONDUIT IN A LOCKED POSITION - The invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit comprising a fuel conduit comprising an external annular bead, and a locking member comprising inwardly extending resilient tongues and the being arranged to retain the fuel conduit in a locked position and receive the fuel conduit in an open position, wherein the external annular bead of the fuel conduit is arranged to put the locking member in the open position when receiving. | 10-31-2013 |
20130319565 | HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT ROUNDSLING FOR USE AS A PIPELINE RESTRAINING DEVICE - A high strength, high temperature resistant roundsling for use as a restraint safety device. The roundsling uses a blend of fibers having characteristics of high strength, improved heat resistance, low weight, and improved handibility, as compared to roundslings assembled from non-blended fibers. Use of the roundslings of the present invention to secure sections of pipeline systems, will assist to maintain safety and reduce failure conditions in such pipeline systems that are subject to higher pressures and elevated temperatures. An exemplary and preferred range of the fiber blend for the inventive roundsling device are within a range of 30-70% Para-Aramid fibers and 70-30% LCP fibers, respectively. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention that has been tested is a roundsling manufactured to include a blend of fibers within the approximate range of 55-65% Para-Aramid and 45-35% LCP. | 12-05-2013 |
20140000745 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR AN AFTER-TREATMENT COMPONENT | 01-02-2014 |
20140000746 | Anchor System for Pre-Insulated Piping | 01-02-2014 |
20140053938 | HANGER AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A HOT MELT HOSE - A hanger and method for routing a hot melt hose adjacent to a structure includes a body having a through hole for receiving the hot melt hose. The through hole defines an inner surface adapted to support the hot melt hose without generally deforming the hot melt hose. The hanger also includes at least one of either a groove on the inner surface or a passage extending through the body for positioning the tie device. As such, the body is adapted to be supported by the tie device mounted to the structure. The hanger further spaces the hot melt hose from the adjacent structure. Thus, mechanical and thermal stresses may be minimized by supporting and spacing the hot melt hose from the adjacent structure without generally deforming the hot melt hose. | 02-27-2014 |
20140096856 | EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM COMPONENT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM COMPONENT - The invention relates to an exhaust gas system component for an internal combustion engine, in particular for an automotive engine of a commercial vehicle, having a plurality of mutually connected exhaust gas system elements which can be flowed through by the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine, characterized in that the exhaust gas system elements are supported in a first frame and in a second frame spaced apart therefrom and connection struts fixedly connect the frames to one another. | 04-10-2014 |
20140116558 | GAS SUPPLY MODULE FOR BURNER WITH BEADED GAS SUPLY TUBE - A gas supply module that includes an orifice element; a gas supply tube having an inlet end, an outlet end threaded to receive the orifice element, and an outer diameter; and a beaded element having an outermost dimension at least one and a half times larger than the outer diameter of the gas supply tube, wherein the beaded element is formed directly from the outlet end of the gas supply tube. The gas supply module further includes a support bracket comprising at least one mounting flange, an inlet surface, an outlet surface, and a support hole, wherein the gas supply tube is routed through the support hole; and a fastening element is configured to secure the beaded element to the support bracket. The beaded element may be formed directly from the gas supply tube and may further comprise various shapes, including circular and non-circular shapes. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116559 | FLEXIBLE PIPELINE FOR OIL AND GAS TRANSPORTATION STABILIZED ON SEABED BY ANCHORAGE PIER - The invention discloses a flexible offshore pipeline for oil and gas transportation stabilized on seabed by anchorage piers. It comprises cable ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140137973 | CLOG RESISTANT FLUID PATHWAY - A clog resistant leak tight smooth transition fluid path directional turn in a fluid pathway that minimizes back pressure turbulence and fluid friction and is configured to be snakeable with a fish line or other wire product to clear or remove potential blockages due to particulate carried by fluid flowing in the fluid pathway is presented. In one example the transition fluid path is an insert having a predefined size and shape configured to be received in a complementary sized and shaped opening in the layer of a fluidic manifold. A leak tight communication passageway is defined by a groove following a smooth curved path located between a surface of the insert in facing relationship with a matching surface of the opening in the layer between the entry fluid path and the exit fluid path. | 05-22-2014 |
20140174582 | INTEGRATED HVAC CASE AND PIPE RETENTION FEATURE - A heating, ventilation, and air cooling (HVAC) assembly including a blower subassembly and an HVAC subassembly. The blower subassembly includes a first heater core pipe retention member. The HVAC subassembly includes a second heater core pipe retention member. The first and the second heater core pipe retention members are configured to secure at least one heater core pipe therebetween. | 06-26-2014 |
20140182730 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A work vehicle includes: a top having a first hole; a plate having a second hole and attached to the top with the second hole in alignment with the first hole; an exhaust pipe having an internal path and a flange projecting outward and abutting against and thus attached to the plate; and a tail pipe having a portion positioned in the first and second holes, and an end in the internal path of the exhaust pipe. The plate is disposed between the top and the flange and serves as a reference in attaching the flange to the top. Thus, a work vehicle that can facilitate disposing an exhaust pipe and a tail pipe concentrically and provide better workability in disposing the exhaust pipe and the tail pipe concentrically, and a method for manufacturing the work vehicle, can be provided. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182731 | DRAINPIPE, METHOD FOR PREVENTING BLOCKAGE OF DRAINPIPE AND INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF DRAINPIPE - A drainpipe comprising a concentrating flow path to concentrate flow of fluid on an inner wall of the pipe, which makes it possible to inhibit freezing of the fluid hydrodynamically without providing heat energy from outside, to thereby prevent blockage of the pipe. | 07-03-2014 |
20140190586 | TUBULAR SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH VARIABLE WALL THICKNESS - A support structure may include a metallic tube having two opposing ends. The first end may have a first length, a first wall thickness, and a first outer diameter. The second end may have a second length, a second wall thickness, and a second outer diameter. A transition area may be disposed between the first length and the second length. The first wall thickness may be greater than the second wall thickness thereby providing variable thickness. | 07-10-2014 |
20140216588 | System and Method for Irrigating Liquids Over an Obstacle - A system, apparatus, and method for use in liquid fertilizer irrigation to transport liquid fertilizer, such as manure, over an obstacle. A raised pipeline apparatus includes a raised pipeline for transporting liquid fertilizer having a first end and a second end, and a first support structure operably connected to the raised pipeline near the first end and the second support structure operably connected to the raised pipeline near the second end. The first and second support structures suspend the arched pipeline in an upright position so as to enable the transport of liquid fertilizer over the obstacle. | 08-07-2014 |
20140230943 | SUPPORT SYSTEM BUMPER FOR EXHAUST DUCT LINER HANGER - A hanger for use in a gas turbine engine exhaust system comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, a pin and a bumper. The first bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct or liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The second bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct or liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The pin extends through the first and second brackets to bring the first and second brackets into pivotable engagement. The bumper is positioned adjacent the first or second bracket to inhibit movement of the first bracket relative to the second bracket. | 08-21-2014 |
20140251481 | ADDITIVE LAYER MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT - An additive layer manufacturing method is disclosed for producing a three-dimensional object and to a corresponding object. Layers of a powder material are applied to a carrier and irradiated, before the following layer is applied, with a laser beam or particle beam selectively only in the areas of the layer which correspond to the three-dimensional object to be produced. Irradiation occurs such that the powder material in the corresponding areas is locally melted or sintered. A first portion is constructed before a second portion or the first portion is provided as a separate component, on which a support structure and second portion are constructed. The support structure is constructed in the form of a plurality of support legs, which extend from the first portion to the second portion and are connected thereto at their opposite ends and are spaced apart from one another at least along part of their length. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261834 | ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT A CONDUIT ON A CRANE - A system for storing a conduit on a crane includes a crane that has a structure to which a mooring point is attached. A first strap is configured to wrap at least partly around the conduit. The strap includes a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end by a length of the strap. The strap includes at least one loop affixed to it, as well as a first hook affixed to either the first end or the second end of the strap. The strap may also include a second hook affixed at the end of the strap opposite from the first hook. A support strap is configured to couple the strap to the crane at a location different from the mooring point. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290781 | EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT UNIT - An exhaust gas treatment unit includes an exhaust gas treatment device, a bracket and a connecting pipe. The exhaust gas treatment device is mounted on a bracket. The connecting pipe is connected to the exhaust gas treatment device. The connecting pipe directs exhaust gas to the exhaust gas treatment device. The connecting pipe may include a supporting portion and a pipe portion, with the supporting portion supporting the bracket and the pipe portion being integrated with the supporting portion. Alternatively, the exhaust gas treatment unit may further include a supporting member having a supporting portion supporting the bracket and a pipe portion integrated with the supporting portion, with the pipe portion connected to the connecting pipe. | 10-02-2014 |
20140345735 | COMBINATION HANGER AND REINFORCEMENT BRACKET - A hanger bracket for supporting duct having an extended plate portion configured to support a surface of a duct and configured to accommodate coupling of the hanger bracket to the bottom surface of the duct; a vertical back plate portion attached to the extended plate portion and configured to couple the hanger bracket to a side surface of the duct; a top plate portion attached to the vertical back plate portion and in parallel arrangement with the extended plate portion and configured to accommodate a hanger element passed at a side of the duct above the bottom surface of the duct in an offset hanger attachment; and at least one gusset portions attached to a back side of the vertical back plate portion and an underside of the top plate portion to provide structural support to the top plate portion. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352831 | Shaped Water Supplying Extension Arm - A water supplying extension arm for supplying water from a water source to a showerhead has an elongated hollow extension arm element extending along its longitudinal axis and having a first end connectable to the water source turnably about a horizontal axis and a second end spaced in a direction of the longitudinal axis from the first end and connectable to the showerhead. The hollow elongated extension arm element is arch-shaped and has a cross section with a shape of an ellipse having a shorter upright axis and a longer transverse axis. | 12-04-2014 |
20140360614 | SHOWER ARM ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - A shower arm attachment assembly including an arm coupling member, a shower pipe coupling member, and a locking member. The arm coupling member may fluidly connect to a shower arm for a showerhead and the shower pipe coupling member may fluidly connect to a shower pipe. The arm coupling member connects to the shower pipe coupling member and is selectively rotatably relative thereto. The locking member selectively controls rotation of the arm coupling member relative to the shower pipe coupling member. | 12-11-2014 |
20140366978 | Pipe Support Device - A pipe support device is for relieving a pipeline. The pipe support includes a bracket arranged to be fixed to a base and a relieving, element. The surface of the relieving element faces the pipeline in the position of application and is formed with a radius of curvature adapted to the outer radius of curvature of the pipeline. The curved surface of the relieving element is formed with a plurality of recesses, whereby a plurality of slots is provided between the pipeline and the relieving element in the position of application of the relieving element. | 12-18-2014 |
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20150136266 | CONCRETE DISPENSING BOOM FOR CONCRETE PUMPS - A concrete dispensing boom for stationary and mobile concrete pumps has a plurality of boom arms, connected to one another at joints, and a concrete conveying line consisting of a plurality of pipe segments preferably connected to one another in an articulated manner via pipe bends and rotary couplings. Said pipe segments run along the individual boom arms and are attached to these boom arms. At least one of the boom arms has a hollow chamber profile which has at least two hollow chambers separated from one another by a separating wall, at least one of which chambers is a closed chamber and one is open at the periphery. The pipe segment allocated to the boom arm concerned is disposed on the opening side outside, partially inside or inside the open hollow chamber. | 05-21-2015 |
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20160107013 | A ROBOTIC SUPPLY SYSTEM - A robotic supply system is provided having an elongated conduit for supplying material therethrough to a remote location. The conduit includes a proximal end configured for being connected to a source of the material and a distal end for dispensing the material. The robotic supply system further includes a robotic arrangement configured for bringing at least the distal end to the remote location and so disposed relative to the conduit and coupled thereto, that the conduit surrounds at least a majority of the circumference of at least a portion of the robotic arrangement thereby providing protection thereto. The conduit further includes an outer portion for supplying the material, an inner portion for holding the robotic arrangement and enveloped by the outer portion, and a wall separating the outer and inner portions. | 04-21-2016 |
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20130112305 | PLIABLE-WALL AIR DUCTS WITH SUSPENDED FRAMES - Pliable-wall air ducts with suspended frames are disclosed herein. An example air duct system includes an air duct having a pliable sidewall to extend in a longitudinal direction, the pliable sidewall having a total weight and a framework to be disposed within the air duct. The framework includes a shaft extending in the longitudinal direction, a rib to engage an inner surface of the air duct and a plurality of spokes connecting the rib to the shaft. The example air duct system includes one or more hangers comprising an elongate member having an upper section and a lower section. The lower section to extend through a corresponding opening defined by the pliable side wall and to be coupled to the framework. Most of the total weight of the pliable sidewall is to be carried by the framework. | 05-09-2013 |
20130174931 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PROCESS PIPING AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A support system for process piping and method of installation are presented. An adjustable hanger rod assembly includes a rod with oppositely oriented external threads at opposite ends thereof. These threads are adapted to mate with internal threads in respectively associated sleeves. One of the sleeves is fixed to a support system, while the other sleeve is fixedly secured to a pipe clamp. The oppositely oriented threading of the rod allows the rod to operate as a turnbuckle, such that rotation of the rod adjusts the elevation of the pipe clamp and an associated pipe retained thereby. Once a desired adjustment has been achieved, the rod and associated pipe clamp may be locked into position by tack or spot welding of the rod to the associated sleeves. | 07-11-2013 |
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20130319566 | Extendable Rope Protecting Sleeve - An extendable rope protecting sleeve is provided as an apparatus that extends over an existing climbing rope providing a barrier that protects said climbing rope from fraying and weakening as a result of direct contact with damaging surfaces. The expandable rope protecting sleeve shrouds a climbing rope during a climber's descent with minimal interference to the climber's range of motion. The apparatus provides the extendable sleeve with a detachable engagement through a breakaway wrist strap in order reduce the likelihood of the climber being encumbered by the apparatus. Additionally, the detachable engagement is provided in a manner that avoids a sudden jerking sensation upon detachment. Through the combination of the aforementioned components the apparatus is able to slowly expand over a climbing rope covering exposed sections of the climbing rope during the climber's descent. | 12-05-2013 |
20140261835 | PLIABLE-WALL AIR DUCTS WITH INTERNAL EXPANDING STRUCTURES - Example air ducts comprising pliable tubular sidewalls are provided with example internal frameworks that hold the duct in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is depressurized. The framework tensions the pliable sidewall material along the length of the ducts to keep the material taut. In some examples, the framework is restrained within the duct such that the duct's sidewall, being in tension, holds the framework in compression longitudinally. Thus, in the longitudinal direction, the duct is in tension and the framework is in compression. To prevent the framework from buckling under the compressive force, some example frameworks comprise a central longitudinal shaft with a plurality of radial spokes and rings that help hold the shaft straight. In some examples, the rings also help hold the duct radially expanded. | 09-18-2014 |
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20150345823 | EXTERNALLY TENSIONED PLIABLE AIR DUCTS - Example air duct assemblies include a pliable air duct supported such that the duct is maintained in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is deflated. In some examples, a series of hangers suspend the duct from one or more cables, tracks or other type of overhead support. The hangers are spaced apart and distributed over the length of the duct, and each one contributes in pulling the duct taut in the duct's longitudinal direction. | 12-03-2015 |
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