Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
285144100 | SERIAL,RELATIVELY MOVABLE PORTIONS | 89 |
20080309070 | Smartcoupling - Non Responsive - A coupling according to the invention comprises a first part ( | 12-18-2008 |
20080309071 | SPLIT JOINT FOR VACUUM PUMPS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING THEREOF - A split joint ( | 12-18-2008 |
20110215566 | Flexible Assembly for Sprinklers - An assembly for connecting a sprinkler to a branch line of a fire suppression system includes a flexible conduit having one end attached to the branch line. The opposite end is attached to the sprinkler. An adapter may be positioned between the conduit and the sprinkler, between the conduit and the branch line, or between the conduit and both the branch line and the sprinkler. The adapter contains a rotating joint which prevents torque from being applied to the conduit. The joint may be a ball joint, a coaxial joint or an external sleeve. The sleeve is positioned surrounding the conduit. The sleeve may have a hexagonal outer surface and rotates freely about the conduit to prevent torque from being applied to the conduit. | 09-08-2011 |
20130015655 | SWIVEL-TYPE COUPLING DEVICE FOR A RADIATORAANM Rizzo; ClaudioAACI MonzaAACO ITAAGP Rizzo; Claudio Monza IT - The invention relates to a swivel-type coupling device enabling relative rotation between heating fluid conveying conduits of a domestic heating radiator unit connected thereto. The swivel-type coupling device comprises: a first cup-shaped member having an axial bore extending therethrough and being connectable to a first heating fluid conveying conduit, a second cup-shaped member having an axial bore extending therethrough and being connectable to a second heating fluid conveying conduit. The cup-shaped members are coaxially arranged with their hollow portions facing one another, in order to form an axial cavity which communicates with heating fluid conveying conduits. A bushing is arranged to slide axially within the axial cavity and is capable of providing a fluid-tight seal of the axial cavity. A resilient element is interposed between the bushing and the first cup-shaped member of the coupling device. | 01-17-2013 |
20130134704 | ROTATABLE AND BENDABLE CASING CONNECTION - The present invention provides a casing connection device allowing both bending and rotating motion and that provides three separate sealing areas for leak prevention. | 05-30-2013 |
20140035276 | NON-METALLIC EXPANSION/DEFLECTION COUPLING MODULES - An improved device for coupling rigid non-metallic conduits is disclosed. The claimed device is capable of allowing movement in an axial direction due to expansion and contraction and can also compensate for angular or parallel deflection of the conduits. | 02-06-2014 |
20140145429 | SWIVEL JOINT FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - A swivel joint for a construction machine is disclosed, which is used to connect hydraulic pipes which supply a flow rate from a hydraulic pump mounted on an upper swing structure that swivels against a lower driving structure to components, such as a traveling motor and a steering cylinder, mounted on the lower driving structure. The swivel joint includes a hub mounted on any one of the lower driving structure and the upper swing structure and provided with a hydraulic fluid movement port formed thereon, a shaft mounted on the other of the lower driving structure and the upper swing structure and rotatably coupled to the hub, the shaft having a hydraulic fluid movement path formed in an axis direction to communicate with the port of the hub, and a planar thrust bearing mounted on a cover that is integrally fixed to the hub on an upper side of the shaft to rotate in a body with the hub when the upper swing structure swivels against the lower driving structure and to be in frictional contact with an upper surface of the shaft to rotatably support the shaft in the axis direction. | 05-29-2014 |
20140252759 | RETRACTABLE SAMPLE SCOOP AND METHOD - A retractable sample scoop is shown that is mountable to a pipeline for taking samples from the pipeline. A retractable mounting mechanism mounts to the pipeline wall. A tubular is extendable into the opening of pipeline and retractable from the pipeline. A first seal creates sealing around the tubular portion with respect to said pipeline while permitting insertion, retraction and rotation of said first tubular portion with respect to said pipeline. A second seal comprises a tubular without threads to pipe connector with threads. | 09-11-2014 |
285145100 | Having telescoping portion | 14 |
20120001416 | Retractable Rod Structure - A retractable rod structure includes an inner pipe, an outer pipe and a positioning unit. The positioning unit includes a sleeve and a resilient engaging plate located in the sleeve. The sleeve has a side wall formed with a first threaded hole and a second threaded hole for engagement of a positioning bolt and a fixing bolt. The sleeve further has a pair of grooves formed on an inner wall of the sleeve close to two sides of the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole. By turning the positioning bolt clockwise or counterclockwise, the resilient engaging plate is controlled to engage with or disengage from the inner pipe for adjustment of the inner pipe. The present invention provides a stepless positioning effect, without wearing the retractable rod, and can be used as a multi-function retractable rod. | 01-05-2012 |
20120126533 | TELESCOPIC EXTENSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A telescopic extension, typically for a household appliance, is described, the extension comprising: a) an inner tube; b) an outer tube, wherein said inner and outer tubes are telescopically slidable with respect to each other, wherein said inner tube comprises deformations of predefined shape on its outer surface; c) a constraining device which is configured so as to block sliding of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube; d) a slider and elastic means, wherein said slider cooperates with said constraining device by means of said elastic means; and e) an actuating device operatively connected to said slider, wherein said actuating device extends over at least half the length of said outer tube, wherein said actuating device comprises a substantially cylindrical body fitted on at least part of the outer surface of said outer tube. | 05-24-2012 |
20130181441 | ANTI-BUCKLING COUPLING DEVICE FOR PIPING - The invention relates to a coupling device for a duct ( | 07-18-2013 |
20140042739 | METHOD OF MAKING RETRACTABLE PIPE AND PRODUCT THEREOF - A method of making retractable pipe, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: (1) preparing a pipe body which comprises an outer pipe and an inner pipe; providing a handle seat and a handle button on the outer pipe; providing a handle actuation means inside the handle seat; providing a push rod assembly, a locking block, a sliding block and a reset spring at the handle actuation means; (2) providing a guiding groove and locking troughs on the inner pipe, and arranging locking troughs on the inner pipe; (3) providing a fixing sleeve inside the handle seat; providing raised guiding rails on the fixing sleeve; the raised guiding rails are slidably inserted in the guiding groove; the sliding block forces a locking tongue to fit into the locking trough to lock the retractable pipe. A retractable pipe made by the above method is also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140203547 | Expansion Joint with One Way Movement Feature - A telescoping joint is used to space out ends of a string and distribute the string weight between the tie-down locations. The joint can be compressed to reduce its length but has a locking mechanism that prevents extension under tensile loading. The seals in the joint provide a longer service life due to minimization of relative movement in the expansion joint components. The locking mechanism is preferably a ratchet system that uses a body lock ring that is enabled after breaking a shear pin. | 07-24-2014 |
285145200 | Pivot or swivel | 1 |
20110148098 | COMPLIANT CONDUIT CONNECTOR - A compliant conduit connector system for the sealed joining of two fluid conduits having two or more slip bearings to maintain mechanical connection between the two fluid conduits and a sealing o-ring to maintain a fluid seal between the two fluid conduits is disclosed. A socket having an inner surface including a sealing surface is formed on an end of a first fluid conduit. A plurality of slip bearings are held in position on the outer surface of a second fluid conduit by respective bearing channels attached to an outer surface of the second fluid conduit where the slip bearings are in mechanical contact with an inner surface of the socket formed in the first fluid conduit. A seal, such as an o-ring, is contained and supported in a seal channel attached to the outer surface of the second conduit where the o-ring makes sealing contact with a sealing surface defined as part of the inner surface of the of the first fluid conduit. The axial positioning of the two slip bearings on the second fluid conduit prevent the o-ring from contacting any portion of the inner surface that might have been loaded and worn by the slip bearings when subjected to operational extremes. To assure electrical conductivity between the first and second fluid conduits, an electrically conductor assembly is contained in the retainer ring is contained in a retention groove formed in the socket where the conductor assembly contacts both the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. The design of the exemplary compliant conduit connector prevents sliding induced wear on the sealing surface of the socket of the first fluid conduit which reduces leakage past the seal while allowing for relative motion between the first and second fluid conduits. | 06-23-2011 |
285145300 | Ball connector | 2 |
20120242081 | Pipe Connecting System - A pipe connecting system for providing fluid communication between pipes that are offset vertically and/or horizontally is described. The pipe connecting system comprises a first and second pivot attachment system for attaching the pipe connecting system to the pipes; and a telescopically extendable central connector that is pivotably engaged with the first and second pivot attachment systems to enable the central connector to be positioned at various angles with respect to the pivot attachment systems. | 09-27-2012 |
20180023738 | HYDRAULIC JOINT | 01-25-2018 |
285145400 | Sleeve | 6 |
20090212556 | SYSTEM FOR RECIPROCALLY BLOCKING MECHANICAL ELEMENTS DEFINING A PRESSURIZED COMPARTMENT - The system comprises a first substantially annular seat ( | 08-27-2009 |
20150137508 | Sealing Sleeve for Slip Joint - A sleeve for sealing an annular gap between opposed co-axial surfaces of a slip joint includes a tubular body formed from a metallic material and having a first end, a second end, a center section between the first and second ends, and a longitudinal cross-sectional profile having a plurality of bendable curves. The sleeve is shaped so that two or more of the bendable curves contact each opposed coaxial surface to form two or more circumferential lines of contact with each opposed coaxial surface. The sleeve further includes a self-protective oxide undercoat layer that protects the metallic material and a lubricous overcoat layer that provides lubricity to the contact surfaces when the sleeve is exposed to temperatures greater than about 600° C. | 05-21-2015 |
285145500 | Bellows-type | 4 |
20080231046 | Bellows-shaped hollow body - A bellows-shaped hollow body is provided with a bellows extending in a central axis direction thereof, and is made by blow molding. The bellows includes crests and roots, and has a constant height-wise dimension between the top of the crests and the bottom of the roots neighboring on the crests in a circumferential direction thereof. Moreover, the bellows further includes general sections and greater membrane-length sections in a circumferential direction thereof. In addition, the general sections exhibit a first membrane length that is a dimension from the bottom of one of the roots to the top of one of the crests neighboring on the one of the roots, and the greater membrane-length sections exhibit a second membrane length being greater than the first membrane length of the general sections. | 09-25-2008 |
20090309355 | DOUBLE COVER-CENTER CUSHION DECOUPLER - A sealed coupling for connecting two pipe ends include two operating covers for respective connection to respective pipe ends, and elongated bellows having respective ends and a damping element supported by respective rims of said covers, said damping element disposed radially outwardly of said bellows and oriented centrally of said respective bellows ends for dissipating forces on said coupling uniformly across said bellows. | 12-17-2009 |
20120112452 | COMPRESSIBLE EXHAUST CONNECTION MEMBER - An exhaust connection coupler and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The coupler may include a bellows member, an interlock member disposed within the bellows member and an outer braid cover surrounding the bellows member. The braid cover is designed such that it provides resistance limiting axial growth of the coupler, so that the interlock member is not extended to an excessive length, while enabling maximized compression and angular flexibility. The outer braid cover may be constructed of intertwined bundles of wire filaments disposed at a specified angle from a central axis of the coupler. As assembled, the interlock member is at a nearly fully extended length when the bellows member is at an uncompressed and unextended length in order to maximize the amount in which the coupler may be compressed and/or flexed during installation and use. | 05-10-2012 |
20140361532 | FLUID CONVEYENCE SYSTEM CONNECTOR - A fluid conveyance system connector includes a body and a tube positioned within the body through which a conveyed fluid flows. A moveable adapter is received in a first space between the body and the tube. The moveable adapter sealingly cooperates with the body and tube to define outer and inner variable volume chambers. The inner chamber communicates with one of an external environment or the conveyed fluid through a first port and the outer chamber communicates with the other of the conveyed fluid or the external environment through a second port such that the pressure in the inner chamber is the pressure exhibited by the external environment or the conveyed fluid and the pressure in the outer chamber is the pressure of the other of the conveyed fluid or the external environment. A differential pressure comprising a difference between the pressure of the conveyed fluid and the pressure exhibited by the external environment applies an inwardly or outwardly directed force to the moveable adapter. | 12-11-2014 |
285146100 | Linked ball and socket portions | 8 |
20090121477 | Conduit Having a Variable Rigidity - The present invention relates to a flexible pipe adapted in particular for transporting fluids or powder materials, the pipe comprising at least one leaktight and flexible tube within which a said fluid or a said material can be conveyed, the pipe comprising a clamping device covering said leaktight tube over at least a fraction of the length of said pipe, preferably over all of said pipe, said clamping device comprising at least one sheath and clamping means for clamping said sheath, said sheath and said clamping means being adapted, at rest, to preserve the pliability and the flexibility of said pipe, and when a determined stress is applied, to stiffen said pipe and freeze its position over the length of said pipe covered by said clamping device. An actuator for such a pipe is also proposed by the present invention. | 05-14-2009 |
20100084857 | PIPE JOINT ARRANGEMENT - A pipe joint arrangement, which is intended for enabling one or more angular deflections successive in a longitudinal direction along an elongated pipeline in one or more planes. A joining piece is connectible with pipeline sections to be coupled with each other successively in the longitudinal direction and includes of frame elements locked to each other in a longitudinal direction and provided therebetween a swivel member with a substantially cylindrical or spherical swiveling face for enabling movement of the frame elements by rotating the same relative to each other with respect to one or more axes of rotation. | 04-08-2010 |
20110084478 | SIMPLIFIED LOW INSERTION FORCE SEALING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SELF RESTRAINT AND JOINT DEFLECTION - A conduit coupling system, sealing device, bell and method of use are disclosed herein. The system comprises at least two piping components, and a sealing device. A first component has a bell and a second component has a spigot, the spigot is adapted to mate with the bell. The bell comprises a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the first component. The bell has a concave annular inner surface and a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the first end of the bell is greater than a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the second end of the bell. The sealing device comprises a locking segment comprising a convex outer surface and a K-type gasket coupled to a locking segment or a non-restraining anti-extrusion segment. The sealing device is adapted to fit between the bell and the spigot. | 04-14-2011 |
20130026751 | PIPE CONNECTOR - A pipe connector providing a pivotable fluidic coupling. The pipe connector comprises a male pipe connector and a female pipe connector, the male pipe connector comprising a ball portion coupled to and pivotable within a socket portion of the female pipe connector, thereby providing a pivotable fluidic coupling between the male pipe connector and the female pipe connector. | 01-31-2013 |
20130168957 | ADJUSTABLE SWIVEL FLUID CONDUIT PATHWAY - An adjustable swiveled fluid conduit pathway having a plurality of interconnecting joints for securing a pressurized fluid line in a predetermined path is provided. The adjustable swiveled fluid conduit pathway is particularly suitable for securing a mid to high-pressure coolant fluid line in, for example, a computer numerically controlled (CNC) grinding machine. A plurality of interconnecting joints comprise the pathway. The interconnecting joints each have two ball-joint assembly units having an interior pathway for a fluid (aligned ball portion facing ball portion) and a first ball-joint assembly unit nut housing unit. A washer and bushings are located, under pressure, between the two balls of the ball-joint assembly units. The adjustable swiveled fluid conduit pathway may be extended or shortened by the addition or removal of an interconnecting joint (or link). The adjustable swiveled fluid conduit pathway is secured in the pre-determined position by securing the interconnecting joints at a specific desired angle. | 07-04-2013 |
20130334812 | NON-METALLIC EXPANSION/DEFLECTION COUPLING MODULES - An improved device for coupling rigid non-metallic conduits is disclosed. The claimed device is capable of allowing movement in an axial direction due to expansion and contraction and can also compensate for angular or parallel deflection of the conduits. | 12-19-2013 |
20160061368 | HOSE COUPLING WITH SWIVEL JOINT - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a hose coupling and hose assembly. The hose coupling may include a hose fitting member configured to sealingly engage with a first fluid communication member, a swivel joint comprising a swivel ball seated in a ball bearing, and a tube extending from the hose fitting member to the swivel ball. In some exemplary embodiments, the swivel ball may be configured to swivel inside the ball bearing to allow the tube to rotate with respect to a center of the swivel ball. | 03-03-2016 |
20160161035 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH A SWIVEL BODY - A fluid connector comprising a base having a first through-hole concentrically positioned therein, the base comprising a first inner surface and a first outer surface, the base comprising at least one annular groove extending radially outwardly from the first inner surface, at least one ring-shaped seal, each seal located within the at least one annular groove, a washer positioned within the first through-hole, the washer having an inwardly facing partially spherical surface, and, a body having a second through-hole positioned therein, the body comprising a second inner surface and a second outer surface, wherein the second outer surface is partially spherical in shape, wherein the second outer surface of the body engages the at least one seal and the inwardly facing partially spherical surface of the washer, wherein the body is arranged to swivel within the second through-hole, and to pass fluid through the second through-hole. | 06-09-2016 |
285147100 | Plural swivels | 4 |
20100148498 | Swivel Misalignment Coupling for Connecting Conduit Sections - A swivel misalignment coupling for connecting pipe sections in a high-pressure conduit. In one embodiment, the coupling is a three-bolt coupling having a female coupling member, a male coupling member, and a swiveling collar member. The male and female coupling members have contact surfaces that are spherical to enable sealing contact between them. A seal ring may be positioned between the contact surfaces to ensure a good seal. The collar swivels around the male coupling member to facilitate fastening of the collar to the female coupling member, which holds the male and female coupling members in sealing engagement. Recesses may be positioned radially inward from the attachment points (e.g., bolt holes) of the female coupling member to reduce stress and potential deformation of the contact surface. | 06-17-2010 |
20120248762 | Rotary and swivel connection for high-pressure systems - A rotary and swivel connection comprising two swivelable housing parts, wherein a channel in a first housing part is formed by a hollow shaft positioned rotatably about a rotary axis corresponding to a longitudinal axis of the first housing part, the hollow shaft, with a bearing lug, extending into a opening in the second housing part for holding the housing parts together, the second housing part being swivelable about a swivel axis perpendicular to the rotary axis of the hollow shaft, and the second housing part having an axis section non-rotatably connected to the hollow shaft and forming a channel, positioned as a swivel axis for the second housing part such that when the hollow shaft rotates in the first housing part, the second housing part rotates together with the axis section, and the channels are connected to each other in all swivel directions. | 10-04-2012 |
20120306195 | High Rotation Linkage Attachment for Hydraulic Lines - A work machine and work implement for a work machine are disclosed with a hydraulic system enabling greater rotation of the work implement relative to the work machine without providing excess hydraulic line to accommodate such rotation. More specifically, the work machine may include a first hydraulic fluid line extending from a pump of the work machine along a work arm pivotally attached to the work machine, and a second hydraulic fluid line extending from the work implement toward the work arm. The hydraulic swivel coupling may be provided at the a pivot point between the work arm and the work implement where the first and second hydraulic fluid lines can be connected to the hydraulic swivel coupling. | 12-06-2012 |
285147300 | Having nozzle | 1 |
20080252070 | Plug-in Connector for Tube and Hose Lines with Catch Spring Guide - A plug-in connector for tube and hose lines includes a nozzle with a catch shoulder extending around at least a part of the outer circumference. The catch shoulder is formed by an inclined surface with a slope that increases from the outer circumference and a catch surface following in the insertion direction. A plug may be latched to the catch surface of the nozzle by at least two spaced-apart latching locations and supports a radially-displaceable, essentially U-shaped catch spring having two lateral legs formed as catch legs. Both latching locations of the catch spring can latch reliably and simultaneously, even if the nozzle is inserted into the plug at an angle, by forming the catch spring with at least one additional approximately centered latching location disposed between the plug and the nozzle. The additional latching location is located forward of the two lateral latching locations in the insertion direction. | 10-16-2008 |
285148100 | Serial diverse single flow path or line | 55 |
20100253070 | COUPLING WITH AUTOMATIC SEAL - A conduit coupling can have a male portion and a female portion, with each portion having an internal biasing member. When the male portion is disconnected from the female portion, the internal biasing member in the male portion can cause a seal on a moveable plug to be biased against a lip of a stationary wall member to seal liquid from leaking out of the male portion. Also, the internal biasing member in the female portion can cause a lip of a moveable wall member to be biased against a seal that is connected to a stationary plug and can simultaneously cause a seal on the movable wall member to be biased against a wall of the female portion, to simultaneously seal liquid from leaking out of the female portion at two separate contact locations. | 10-07-2010 |
20130320668 | COUPLING WITH AUTOMATIC SEAL - A conduit coupling can have a male portion and a female portion, with each portion having an internal biasing member. When the male portion is disconnected from the female portion, the internal biasing member in the male portion can cause a seal on a moveable plug to be biased against a lip of a stationary wall member to seal liquid from leaking out of the male portion. Also, the internal biasing member in the female portion can cause a lip of a moveable wall member to be biased against a seal that is connected to a stationary plug. Both the stationary plug and moveable plug can be connected to retaining portions by strips that are disposed away from an axis of the conduit coupling. | 12-05-2013 |
285148300 | Flexible | 2 |
20080303271 | Flexible fluid filler tool - A fluid filler tool and method of use are provided that allow a user to easily fill a fluid containing device such as a transmission with fluids. The fluid filler tool includes a quick-connect fitting and a cone tip end. The quick-connect fitting mates with a fluid filling device and the cone tip mates with the transmission. The fluid filler tool is made from steel and is flexible so that it retains the configuration that is desired by the user. | 12-11-2008 |
20090212557 | TWO-ELEMENT TANDEM FLEXIBLE JOINT - A flexible joint has an extension mounted to a housing for relative angular displacement. Two or more annular elastomeric flex elements are stacked in a co-axial fashion and joined mechanically to mount the extension to the housing so that the flex elements react in parallel to angular and axial displacements of the extension with respect to the housing so that tensile load upon the extension places each of the flex elements in compression to split and share the tensile load among the flex elements in proportion to their relative axial stiffnesses. Therefore, for a given housing size or footprint, the overall load capacity is increased, and the lifetime of the flexible joint is increased for a given load capacity. The flex elements may have a common center of rotation, and the flex elements may be disposed either on the same side of the center of rotation or on opposite sides. | 08-27-2009 |
285148600 | Compound coupling (e.g., leak-gland type) | 7 |
20080231047 | Pipe Connecting Device - A pipe connecting device ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080265568 | Pipe Clamp - The invention relates to a pipe clamp with two pipe clamp halves ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090021004 | TUBE JOINT AND COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT WITH TUBE JOINT | 01-22-2009 |
20090072531 | PLUG PART OF A PLUG-TYPE CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND PLUG-TYPE CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT - Plug part of a plug-type connection arrangement for connecting two fluid lines and plug-type connection arrangement including the plug part. The plug part includes at least one two-layer area, the two layers of the two-layer area including a metallic material. At least a portion of the plug part is structured and arranged to be fed into a coupling part of the plug-type connection arrangement. | 03-19-2009 |
20090200794 | SWIVEL SPOUT ASSEMBLY - A faucet assembly is disclosed having internal carrier tubes, where the faucet spout can swivel relative to a faucet base without stressing the tubes. One tube connects a mixing valve to a connector sleeve. Another tube connects a spout outlet to another connector sleeve. The connector sleeves telescope within each other, have a seal there between, and are provided with a clip structure to hold them axially together while permitting relative rotation there between. | 08-13-2009 |
285148700 | Having molded or bonded joint | 2 |
20100045031 | CONNECTOR FOR A PIPE AND BONDING MEANS FOR USE THEREIN - Bonding means for use in a pipe connector, the pipe connector comprising two connector elements each arranged for interconnection and connection to a respective pipe, a retaining means for maintaining interconnection of the connector elements and a ring member arranged for capture by a retaining means and biased into contact with both connector elements of the pipe connector, the ring member being formed as a single piece of electrically conductive material so as to provide electrical bonding directly between the two connector elements of the pipe connector. | 02-25-2010 |
285148800 | Having bolted or screwed flange or clamp | 1 |
20080284161 | PIPE COUPLING HAVING MOVABLE GRIPPING BODIES - A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation is disclosed. The coupling has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segments. The gripping bodies are arranged opposite to each other. The segments have angularly oriented reaction surfaces on the connection members. The gripping bodies have angularly oriented contact surfaces which interface with the reaction surfaces. When the segments are drawn toward each other by the connection members, interaction between the reaction surfaces and the contact surfaces forces the gripping bodies radially inwardly. Inwardly facing arcuate surfaces on the segments and the gripping bodies engage and retain the pipe elements. | 11-20-2008 |
285148900 | Having bonded component | 1 |
20110042937 | PIPE FITTING WITH A SOLVENT CEMENT BARRIER - Various embodiments of a fitting or other fluid conduit for a piping system are provided. In at least one embodiment, a fitting comprises a body including a first portion and a second portion, and a barrier positioned between the first and second portions. In various embodiments, the first portion includes a first inner surface that defines a first opening that is sized and configured to receive a first piping system component. The first piping system component may be secured to the first portion by a securing liquid, such as a solvent cement. Further, in various embodiments, the second portion includes a second inner surface defining a second opening that is sized and configured to receive a second piping system component. In various embodiments, the barrier, such as a lip, for example, may be positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and the barrier may at least partially define a reservoir with an open side facing the first portion. Additionally, in these embodiments, the second inner surface may include threads. The fitting, in these embodiments, may be at least partially made of a plastic, such as PVC, CPVC, and/or ABS, for example. Thus, in such embodiments, when the securing liquid, such as solvent cement, is added to the first inner surface, the barrier and/or reservoir resists the liquid from reaching the second inner surface, thereby reducing the likelihood that the second inner surface and/or the surface's threads will become damaged or otherwise compromised by chemically reacting with the securing liquid. | 02-24-2011 |
285148110 | Diverse materials | 7 |
285148130 | Nonmetal to metal | 7 |
20080246277 | Multiple material piping component - The piping component is comprised in part of a metal housing that is positionable with a metal pipe. The metal housing forms an opening in which a piping component body is inserted. The body of the piping component can be fastened to the metal housing using an epoxy adhesive, a set screw connection, a threaded connection, press fit connection, a key connection or a pin connection or a combination of these connections. The body is comprised of plastic, which is less expensive than metal and facilitates forming, including machining or molding, while maintaining its structural integrity in a hostile fluid environment, such as in oil or gas. Piping components such as flowmeters, flow conditioners, small volume provers, static mixers, samplers, and valves are contemplated for use with these multiple materials. | 10-09-2008 |
20090284005 | Composite polymeric transition pipe fitting for joining polymeric and metallic pipes - A pipe fitting includes a main polymeric body and a secondary polymeric body, of a different polymeric material, molded into and fixedly connected to the main body, so that the main body extends around the polymeric body. The secondary polymeric body extends around and is contiguous with a passageway of the pipe fitting, and at least partially defines a first opening of the passageway that is for being mated to a polymeric pipe. The main body extends around and is contiguous with the passageway, and at least partially defines a second opening of the passageway that is for being mated to a metallic pipe. | 11-19-2009 |
20110042938 | MULTIPLE MATERIAL PIPING COMPONENT - The piping component is comprised in part of a metal housing that is positionable with a metal pipe. The metal housing forms an opening in which a piping component body is inserted. The body of the piping component can be fastened to the metal housing an epoxy adhesive, a set screw connection, a threaded connection, press fit connection, a key connection or a pin connection or a combination of these connections. The body is comprised of a plastic or a ceramic, which is less expensive than metal and facilitates forming, including machining or molding, while maintaining its structural integrity in a hostile fluid environment, such as in oil or gas. Piping components such as flowmeters, flow conditioners, small volume provers, static mixers, samplers, and valves are contemplated for use with these multiple materials. | 02-24-2011 |
285148150 | Having swivel | 2 |
20100084858 | HOSE STRUCTURE HAVING A ROTATING UNIT - Hose structures having a rotating unit that rotates a fixture are provided. In this regard, a representative hose structure, among others, includes a tube, a rotating unit, and a fixture. The fixture directs fluid and is attached to an end of the tube. The rotating unit connects the end of the tube to the fixture. The rotating unit includes a male connector that inserts into the tube. The male connector includes a borehole that enables fluid to pass through to the fixture. The male connector further includes an extending member that radially extends outward. The rotating unit further includes a ring that is placed between the fixture and the extending member. The ring is designed to rotate on the extending member enabling the fixture to rotate on the tube. | 04-08-2010 |
20110042939 | Swiveling Preconditioned Air Connector for Aircraft - A swivel connector for a pre-conditioned air (PCA) hose for an aircraft comprises an inner tube, an outer tube, and a bearing between the inner and outer tube such that an air hose mounted to the inner tube can rotate relative to an aircraft mounting affixed to the outer tube, to remove kinks or twists in the hose without disconnection. | 02-24-2011 |
285148160 | Having serrated nipple | 2 |
20090026760 | HOSE COUPLING ASSEMBLY - A hose coupling assembly for attachment to a hose having an inner surface and an outer surface. The hose coupling assembly includes a first member (e.g., a nipple) and second member (e.g., a socket). The nipple includes a tapered outer surface, an outwardly facing groove extending inwardly from the tapered outer surface, and a set of external threads disposed rearward of the tapered outer surface. An annular seal is positioned within the groove. The socket includes a nipple receiving portion and a hose receiving portion secured to the outer surface of the hose, where the nipple receiving portion has a set of internal threads configured to mesh with and threadingly engage the external threads on the nipple. Upon insertion of the nipple into the nipple receiving portion of the socket and the subsequent threading of the external threads of the nipple into the internal threads in the socket, the annular seal on the nipple sealingly engages the inner surface of the hose. | 01-29-2009 |
20100052314 | Connecting structure for tube - An oil feeding device includes a tube body formed of metal and having a tube connecting part, and a connection pipe formed of resin and having a pipe connecting end. A press-fitting member and a seal member are clamped between the tube connecting part and the pipe connecting end. The press-fitting member includes a press-fitting body having a cylindrical outer peripheral face which is fitted to an outer periphery of the tube connecting part, and claws which are formed at one end of the press-fitting body. The pipe connecting end is provided with a reduced diameter part which is formed by annularly reducing a diameter of a part of the pipe connecting end. The reduced diameter part is so formed as to retain the pipe connecting end, in engagement with the claws, by being formed by plastic deformation in advance before the pipe connecting end is connected to the tube connecting part or after it has been connected. | 03-04-2010 |
285148190 | Diverse coupling interfaces | 16 |
20090021005 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF METAL-RESIN COMPOSITE PIPES AND METAL-RESIN COMPOSITE PIPE FOR USE IN THE CONNECTION STRUCTURE - The present invention aims to provide a connection structure of metal-resin composite pipes that eliminates the need for arranging thick connection flanges and realizes easy connection work. A diameter-expanded part | 01-22-2009 |
20090167017 | PLUG CONNECTOR FOR PIPING - A plug connector for pipelines, in particular pipelines made of plastic, having a housing part comprising, in two-part form, a receiving part for a retaining element and fluid seal; and a coupling part for coupling the housing part to an assembly, and can be sealed with respect to the assembly, characterized in that the housing part is divided in such a way that the receiving part can be sealed directly with respect to the assembly. | 07-02-2009 |
20090179421 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING COMPONENTS OF A FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An apparatus for coupling components in a fuel delivery system together is presented. The apparatus comprises a first member having a first end, a second end, and throughgoing passageway therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a second member having a throughgoing bore therein. The throughgoing bore is configured to receive the first end of the first member. The first and second members of the apparatus are configured to be affixed together to create a joint between the first end of the first member and the inner wall of the bore of the second member such that the passageway and the bore are in substantial alignment with each other. | 07-16-2009 |
20090315324 | END CAP FOR A HYDRAULIC FITTING - An end cap for an open end of a hydraulic fitting having a peripheral flange can be provided by a threaded ring and a threaded insert. The threaded insert can be rotatably engaged with the threaded ring to move axially back and forth. The threaded insert has a forward end face which can engage the open end of the hydraulic fitting to close the hydraulic fitting end or to couple with it. The threaded ring includes a locking member to embrace and engage the peripheral flange. The end cap can be used to prevent loss of oil from the hydraulic fitting during service of equipment on which the hydraulic fitting is utilized, and for other purposes. | 12-24-2009 |
20100025983 | Coupling Device for Connecting Line Devices, Preferably Quick Connector - The invention relates to a coupling device for connecting line devices, preferably quick connector, having a coupling housing comprising a connecting device that can be connected to an end section of a line device or of a second connecting device, and a valve body which can be transferred from a closed position to an open position when the end section of the line device or of the second connecting device is brought together with the coupling housing. The valve body can be actuated by means of a force deflecting device by bringing the end section of the line device or of the second connecting device together with the coupling housing. | 02-04-2010 |
20100133810 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO DUCTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND SHAPES - The present invention generally relates to a device for connecting to ducts (such as pipe or tubing) adapted to have a range of shapes, sizes and thread styles. The device may comprise an internal seal member, a middle seal member, and an external seal member that change shape to fit adjacent to the exterior surface of the duct. The seal members may also be positioned within a casing member. Seal members may also comprise a semi-rigid tubular portion adjacent to a seal outlet, the tubular portion being adapted to flex radially outward to conform to the shape of the duct end portion. To assist in preventing them from collapsing under thrust loads tending to push the duct from the device, the seal members may also be held operatively in place by an internal support structure and an external support structure. The invention also includes various kits and methods. | 06-03-2010 |
20110084479 | Connector for a dialysis port - A connector for connecting a dialysate port of a dialyzer with a dialysate-carrying line and a dialyzer. The connector has a recess with a shift element on the end which accommodates the dialyzer port. The shift element is accommodated in the recess and is displaceable between a first position and a second position perpendicular to the direction of the lumen on the first end. The shift element does not pass through the lumen in the first position. In the second position, the lumen is constricted so that the connector with the shift element can be placed on the dialysate port and the connector locked on the dialysate port by means of an undercut thereon. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089681 | SUPPLY STOP WITH CONNECTION VERIFICATION - An apparatus for connecting a conduit has a body attaching to the conduit, a seal having a shape extending around and minimizing leakage from the conduit, and a activator for enabling the seal so that the seal minimizes leakage from the conduit if the conduit is properly inserted in the body. | 04-21-2011 |
20120175871 | PIPE CONNECTOR AND PIPE ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A pipe connector includes a first connection unit having a first tube for the connection of an external water pipe, a first hole extending through two distal ends of the first tube, a plurality of annular flanges extending around the periphery of the first tube and a rotation prevention portion for preventing rotation of the connected external water pipe relative to the first tube; and a second connection unit defining therein a second hole in communication with the first hole of the first connection unit. The invention also provides a pipe assembly using the pipe connector. | 07-12-2012 |
20120242082 | Fine Thread to Standard Garden Hose Thread Adapter - An innovative adapter replacing current outdoor hose bib anti siphon devices that are under pressure. The adapter is designed specifically to be threaded onto the fine thread of an Arrowhead® spigot, and connect easily to a standard garden hose thread. This enables the system to be put under pressure by a watering timer, or other pressurizing device, without leaking. | 09-27-2012 |
20160195209 | Water Supply Outlet Cap | 07-07-2016 |
285148210 | Quick connect or release | 5 |
20100052315 | QUICK CONNECTOR COUPLING WITH LATERAL STABILIZATION - A quick connector coupling for use with a fluid line includes a connector body defining a through bore defining an axially extending stabilization ring support surface forward of an entrance opening at the male reception end. The male member is a tube defining a generally cylindrical sealing surface, with radially directed upset at a given distance from the free end of the tube and a rearward cylindrical surface rearward of the upset A retainer is adapted to releasably secure the tube within the connector body. A stabilization ring resides between the axially extending stabilization ring support surface and the rearward cylindrical surface of the tube. In one form, the stabilization ring is secured to the tube to resist rotation relative to the body. | 03-04-2010 |
20100176587 | Pipe connector - A pipe connector including a connection member having a through-hole extending from a connection hole on one side to a coupling hole by way of an insertion hole in a stepped manner, a packing member fitted into the coupling hole, a guide member provided rearwards from the packing member with a tapered opening formed therein, a clamp member fitted into the tapered opening with a plurality of clamp pieces which are slanted so as to bite an outer circumference of a pipe, and a fastening member coupled to the connection member with a fixing section provided on one side with an inclined fixing protrusion protruding towards inside from the fixing section so as to push up the clamp pieces when inserted into the clamp pieces. | 07-15-2010 |
20100244438 | BARBED FITTING FOR HOSE CONNECTION - A fitting is provided for connecting and disconnecting a system or the like to a hose. The fitting includes a hollow. A barb is located proximate a first end. The barb includes a frusto-conical profile and a helical trailing edge. A rib connects an offset portion of the helical edge forming a sharp axial transition. The axial rib expands the diameter of the hose while the fitting is twisted to facilitate extraction. | 09-30-2010 |
20110266790 | FLUID COUPLING - The fluid coupling includes and houses, in a plug and a socket: valves; springs that bias the valves so as to bring the valves into pressure contact with valve seats; and spring holders which position and hold the springs. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the valves abut against each other and are retreated, and flow paths in the plug and the socket are connected to each other. Each of the valves includes: a largest diameter portion that abuts against an inner circumferential surface of the plug or the socket and positions the valve in an axial direction thereof; and inclined surfaces reduced in diameter into a conic shape from the largest diameter portion toward both sides in the axial direction. | 11-03-2011 |
20140319820 | PIPING CONNECTION STRUCTURE - Provided is a piping connection structure which assigns a function to restrict a pipe body from coming off to a member other than a resin tube, improves in sealing performance and can suppress the amount of fuel permeation. A resin tube comprises a tube body portion; a first diameter-expanding portion formed to increase in diameter from an axial end of the tube body portion and axially positioning seal members by holding the seal members in an axial gap with a retainer; and a second diameter-expanding portion formed to further increase in diameter from the first diameter-expanding portion, and to contact an outer circumferential side of the seal members and be connected to the retainer while in contact with the retainer. Thickness of the first diameter-expanding portion is equal to or greater than thickness of the tube body portion. | 10-30-2014 |
285148220 | Diverse size or shape | 7 |
285148230 | Reducer | 7 |
20110101677 | PIPE REDUCTION PIECE MADE FROM PLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a pipe reduction piece ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110181040 | SAMPLE PAINT CONTAINER ADAPTER FOR PAINT SPRAYER - This invention allows a hand held paint sprayer | 07-28-2011 |
285148240 | Sheet-metal (e.g., stove duct, etc.) | 1 |
20110266791 | HVAC Pipe Sealed Fittings - The invention relates to providing a virtually air tight seal of the joints of fittings used in HVAC air distribution systems. The invention relates to the manufacturing process, equipment used in the manufacturing process, and the sealed fitting itself. | 11-03-2011 |
285148250 | Having bolted flange | 1 |
20090058079 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONNECTION FLANGE - A method for the production of an annular connection flange includes producing the annular connection flange from an element in the form of a circular ring. The element in the form of a circular ring has a substantially triangular profile. An annular flange includes a tubular portion configured to be mounted to an end of a tubular component, and a flange collar adjoining an end of the tubular portion and extending radially inwardly therefrom. | 03-05-2009 |
285148260 | Having clamp | 3 |
20090102188 | FALLING-OFF PREVENTION STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTOR - A falling-off preventing holder is provided to reliably connect a fuel pipe and a connector. First and second flanges project outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the fuel pipe. The connector includes a larger diameter portion and a smaller diameter portion connected to the larger diameter portion via a step portion. A box-shaped falling-off preventing holder with an open surface is fitted to straddle the fuel pipe and the connector. First cutout of first end wall is fitted on the smaller diameter portion of the connector and abuts the step portion. Second end wall is fitted on the fuel pipe to abut the second flange. A pressure rib provided at the first end wall of the falling-off preventing holder is compressed by the step portion of the connector to be plastically deformed. A load in the connecting direction acting on the fuel pipe and the connector enables reliable connection. | 04-23-2009 |
20090160183 | Device for connecting two pipes with different external diameters - For a device for connecting two pipes ( | 06-25-2009 |
20090218810 | PORTABLE INTEGRAL FITTED PLASTIC PIPE SYSTEM - A detachable portable plastic pipe assembly comprises a molded coupling fused to pipes with a gasket inserted in between the pipes to form a seal. A spline is inserted into an aperture formed by the molded coupling to create a lock. The spline is mechanically attached or fused to the coupling. The assembly is attached to a water source for water transport. The gasket for forming a seal comprises an inside lip, an outside lip, and a nipple. The inside lip is composed of a softer material than the outside lip, and extends slightly beyond the length of the outside lip. | 09-03-2009 |
285148280 | Having bolted or screwed flange or clamp | 7 |
20100007137 | PIPE COUPLING WITH BUILT-IN GRIP - The present invention relates to a coupling for cylinders or pipes. | 01-14-2010 |
20100059988 | LOOSE FLANGE PIPE JOINT - The loose-flange type fitting according to the present invention is closely sealed with an elastic gasket whose both the sides and outer circumferential face are pressed against a pipe collars and a reinforcing ring so that the seal contact therebetween increases in degree together with rising of a tubeside internal pressure, in which the seal material comprising an annular elastic gasket, a metallic reinforcing ring disposed on the outer circumferential side of the elastic gasket and the inner circumferential face of the elastic gasket having substantially a V-shaped cross-section and the axial width of the gasket being broader than that of the reinforcing ring under non-compression conditions. | 03-11-2010 |
20100187812 | TWO-PIECE FLANGE ADAPTER - A two-piece flange adapter including two identical flange parts. Each flange part has two ends, with each end having a planar mating surface disposed at each end of the channel disposed on an inner diameter surface of the flange part. A projection extends from one planar mating surface and is formed to continue the channel for a predetermined distance past the planar mating surface. The other end of the flange and channel define a groove having a depth that accepts the projection of a mating flange part to form a complete channel. A gasket having a cross-sectional area with an internal cavity is compressively disposed in a pocket defined by the channel and the mating pipes. The cross-sectional area of the gasket occupies less than 87% of the pocket and can also occupy approximately 82-84% of the pocket. | 07-29-2010 |
20100230955 | Fastening Flange - A flange for fastening a line to a pump casing, includes: a pump casing passage; and a plurality of stop members protruding in the passage and angularly distributed around the passage, the position of the flange being angularly adjustable by the stop members. A pump may include the fastening flange. A method for adjusting the position of the flange in relation to the pump is also disclosed. This method makes it possible to avoid the position of the pump casing being imposed by the orientation of the fastening flange of the pump casing. | 09-16-2010 |
20100314864 | Pipe coupling - A pipe coupling for connecting pipes of the same or different diameters. The coupling has a barrel sleeve with clamping rings on each end. The clamping rings each carry nested seals. An inner portion of each nested seal may be removed so as to adapt the clamping ring to different pipe diameters. Each clamping ring is hinged, but becomes iron-bound upon tightening, so that each ring eventually bends as a unitary ring member. | 12-16-2010 |
20110109081 | Drilling riser connector - The method of providing a clamping connection comprising providing one or more clamping hubs, providing two or more clamping segments to engage the clamping hubs, constraining the clamping segments to move approximately radially with respect to the clamp hubs, providing a tension band around the clamping segments which slides circumferentially relative to the clamping segments, and adjusting the ratio of the contact area of the tension band to the clamping hubs and the area of the clamping hubs to compensate for the difference in loading on the clamping hub due to sliding friction between the tension band and the clamping hubs. | 05-12-2011 |
20110115216 | METHOD OF USING A PIPE COUPLING HAVING MOVABLE GRIPPING BODIES - A method of joining pipe elements in end to end relation includes using a coupling having two or more segments connected to one another end to end surrounding a central space. The coupling also has at least one gripping body positioned between two of the segments. The pipe elements are inserted into the central space. The segments and the gripping body or bodies are moved toward the central space. The segments have arcuate surfaces which engage the outer surface of the pipe element. The gripping body or bodies have gripping surfaces which engage the outer surface of the pipe elements. | 05-19-2011 |
285148200 | Quick connect or release | 5 |
20100045030 | POSITIVE COMPLETION COUPLER INSERT AND COUPLER - A positive completion coupler insert ( | 02-25-2010 |
20110001317 | Changeable Connection Assembly for a Closed Suction Tube - A connection assembly has a body, a connecting tube and a sealing base. The body is hollow and has a connection portion. The connection portion has a connection base having a front face and two engaging channels. The engaging channels are defined in the front face and face to each other. The connecting end with a suction tube is detachably attached to the front face of the connection base, communicates with the connection portion and has a connection plate. The connection plate held slidably in the engaging channels in the connection base. The sealing base is mounted detachably on the connection portion and has a sealing face and a guiding channel. The sealing face is flush with the front face of the connection base. The guiding channel is defined around the sealing face and communicates with the engaging channels in the connection base. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006514 | CONNECTING AND FIXING STRUCTURE FOR A SHOWER HEAD - A connecting and fixing structure for a shower head comprises a connector formed in the shower head, a main joint connected to an outlet on the top of the wall, a movable fixing structure used for connecting the main joint and the connector; the movable fixing structure and the main joint may be assembled to form such a structure that can be moveably engaged. When the connector is inserted into the main joint, the connector is fixed on the main joint by the moveable fixing structure through the structure mentioned above and a neck on the connector. Therefore it is convenient and fast to assemble and disassemble the shower head. | 01-13-2011 |
20110121561 | PIPE CONNECTOR - A pipe connector has a main body, a sleeve and elastic claws. The reducing flanged pipe of the main body is linked to several guiding lugs with a guiding surface. Several inclined pushing discs are formed on the inner wall of the sleeve and abutted with the guiding lugs. A radiative swinging baseline facing the inner wall of the sleeve is formed at the center of the main body. With the lowering force applied to the sleeve, the guiding lug can be elastically accumulated to swing inwards or outwards on the swinging baseline under the guidance of the inclined pushing disc. When the force applied by the user is released, the sleeve will be resumed to move up with the resetting of the guiding lug. The pipe connector of the present invention is characterized by simple construction and more stable guidance with improved applicability and industrial benefits. | 05-26-2011 |
20130154256 | Joint unit and joint assembly comprising such a joint unit for non-detachable connection of media-conveying lines - A joint unit is provided, including a main body, a bush, which is fastened to the main body and forms with the main body a receiving space for a connecting piece, and a separately formed retaining unit arranged in a radially inwardly open circumferential groove in the bush. The radially inwardly open circumferential groove in the bush is open towards an axial end face of the bush in at least two circumferential portions. A connection assembly is further provided, including a joint unit and a connecting piece. | 06-20-2013 |
285148400 | Having swivel | 1 |
20100187811 | ROTATABLE COUPLING - A rotatable coupling ( | 07-29-2010 |