| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 137150090 | Including joint or coupling | 23 |
| 20090078322 | OVERMOLDED FITTING CONNECTION WITH COLOR INDICATION - A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100024894 | FLUID CIRCUIT BREAKER QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING - A fluid circuit breaker includes a plurality of petals and a bias system attached to the plurality of petals to maintain the plurality of petals at a closed unobstructed flow condition below a predetermined flow velocity. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110203677 | TUBE-SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A tube-socket assembly and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The tube-socket assembly includes: a tube in which first and second beads are formed; and a socket fastened to the tube and including a penetration opening portion in which a penetration opening is formed by a predetermined length and a guide portion separated by a predetermined distance from the tube, wherein a first taper portion having an inclined surface is formed at one side of the first bead and forms a beadlock by line-contacting with an inner vertical end portion of the penetration opening portion positioned within the socket. Thereby, by reinforcing seal between the socket and the inner bead of the tube, coupling between the tube and the socket can be more securely performed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110209775 | SIMPLIFIED LOW INSERTION FORCE SEALING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SELF RESTRAINT AND JOINT DEFLECTION - A method of use of a conduit coupling system, sealing device, and bell are disclosed herein. The method comprises positioning a sealing device inside a bell coupled to one end of a first conduit, inserting a spigot of a second conduit through the sealing device inside the bell, wherein the sealing device is adapted to move axially within the bell in the direction of the insertion of the spigot and in a radial direction from a centerline of the conduit, and partially removing the spigot from the bell, wherein a segment of the sealing device engages the outer surface of the spigot end as the spigot end is partially removed from the bell. The bell comprises a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the first conduit. 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. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20120037240 | PROCESS, APPARATUS AND VESSEL FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN TWO STRUCTURES - A process and apparatus are provided for transferring fluids such as, for example, liquefied natural gas between a source structure such as a floating storage vessel and a receiving structure such as a floating transport vessel utilizing a controllable deployment system to deploy a fluid conduit. The fluid conduit end is supported by a mooring device which is positioned by the controllable deployment system. A transfer vessel is also provided which utilizes the controllable deployment system to position and support a fluid conduit for connection with a manifold on a receiving vessel. The deployment system operates in active mode during positioning and in passive mode during fluid transfer. The fluid transfer system disclosed allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120273058 | ROTATABLE FIRE SPRINKLER FITTING WITH ELONGATED GASKET - A pipe fitting, useable in the installation of a sprinkler head, includes (a) a body having an open upstream end and an open downstream end, the downstream end having internal threads capable of accepting a threaded male fitting, the body defining an gasket retention area located upstream of the internal threads; and (b) an gasket disposed within the gasket retention area. The gasket retention area and the gasket are chosen so that a threaded male fitting threadedly disposed within the downstream end of the body can be rotated within the downstream end of the body 360° while remaining liquid tight for pressures in excess of 300 psig. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130037124 | MECHANICAL PIPING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A mechanical piping system and method is described herein. The system includes a first pipe with a first connection element disposed on an outer surface of the first pipe. The system also includes a second pipe with a second connection element disposed on an outer surface of the second pipe. An alignment element may also be included, with the alignment element creating a sealed flow path through the first pipe and the second pipe. Also, an external collar assembly may be included. The external collar assembly may engage the first connection element and second connection element and laterally secure the first pipe relative to the second pipe. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130327415 | COUPLING MECHANISM - Coupling mechanisms for connecting a plurality of pipes are provided. The coupling mechanisms may include a first portion including a first wall having a substantially arcuate cross-sectional shape and defining a first channel, a second portion including a second wall having a substantially arcuate cross-sectional shape and defining a second channel, and a hinge portion connecting together the first portion and the second portion. The first portion and second portion may be configured to pivot about the hinge portion. In an open configuration of a coupling mechanism, the first portion may be laterally adjacent to the second portion. In a closed configuration of a coupling mechanism, the first portion and the second portion may be folded together about the hinge portion to form a first lumen encased by the first wall and the second wall. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140048147 | TRAP SEAL PRIMER DEVICE - A plumbing device (e.g. trap seal primer) provides a minimum air gap to a fluid source. There is an inlet member for coupling to a fluid source, an outlet member for receiving fluid from the inlet member and discharging fluid from the plumbing device and a support bracket connecting the inlet member and outlet member in spaced relation to maintain a minimum unobstructed air gap therebetween. A nozzle may direct fluid into the outlet member. The nozzle may be recessed in a nozzle discharge barrel. The inlet member may form a recess about a rim of the nozzle discharge barrel. The inlet member may be sized to substantially shield an outlet member opening from debris. The plumbing device may be coupled to a potable water source, such as a normally closed fluid supply line, to draw fluid in when the line is opened. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140076413 | SLIP ON GROOVE COUPLING WITH MULTIPLE SEALING GASKET - Methods, gaskets, and couplings for connecting two pipes are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes the steps of placing the assembled coupling over one end of a pipe, aligning the second pipe with the first pipe, sliding the coupling off the end of the first pipe so that a portion of the coupling is around each pipe, and securing the coupling. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140102547 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING PNEUMATIC TOOLS TO A MANIPULATOR - A device for connecting interchangeable pneumatic tools to manipulators is provided. The device includes a body, fixable to a manipulator, provided with a plurality of seats for accommodating pins for engaging a tool, ducts for feeding a working fluid to the tool, where the ducts extend in the device body, an engaging mechanism which can be activated for constraining and releasing, respectively, the tool to/from the device, and means for closing the ducts. For safety purposes the device is arranged such that the activation of the engaging mechanism for unlocking the tool is always achievable upon the reaching of the complete closing of the ducts by the respective closing means. This way a quick depressurization of the tool is prevented from occurring at the separation from the device, this latter circumstance being conventionally dangerous for the tool replacement operator. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140166119 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALVE INSERTION AND LINESTOPPING - The present embodiments provide systems and methods for valve insertion and linestopping. In one embodiment, the system comprises a sealing housing having a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion that are each dimensioned to partially surround an exterior surface of an existing pipe in an airtight state. In one embodiment, an integral valve assembly is disposed at least partially within an integral valve housing section of the upper housing portion. The integral valve assembly comprises a valve movable between an open position in which the valve provides an open pathway through an opening in the upper housing portion, and a closed position in which the valve provides a seal adjacent to the opening. The upper housing portion may be adapted to selectively receive each of an adapter plate for a cutting machine, a valve bonnet, and a blind flange. Optionally, the valve bonnet and the gate may be removed from engagement with the upper housing portion when the valve of the integral valve assembly is in the closed position, and a blind flange may be secured to the upper housing portion after the valve bonnet and the gate are removed. Therefore, the user advantageously has an option of whether to leave the valve bonnet and the gate coupled to the sealing housing for certain applications, or may remove the valve bonnet and the gate for other applications. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140261741 | RAPID-CONNECT COUPLER WITH VENT-HOLES - An embodiment includes a coupling system having a rapid-connect coupler configured to engage a male fuel receptacle to convey a fluid. The coupling system may be configured to transition between a coupled configuration and a de-coupled configuration. When transitioning between configurations, significant pressure may build up inside various coupling orifices such that when a disconnection procedure is invoked, the pressure may cause significant forces to push the rapid-connect coupler off of the male receptacle. This may lead to damage and injury. Thus, coupling system may further include vent holes configured to allow pressure inside to be relieved when transitioning from the coupled configuration to the de-coupled configuration. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140311583 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR DEMOUNTING A FLANGE - The present invention relates to a device for use with demounting flanges that are coupled by means of flange bolts, comprising a housing with an inside that is embodied for adjacent positioning at a radial outer circumference of said coupled flanges, the device comprising a connection for removal of fluids that is released from between said flanges and the housing being embodied for being positioned against said coupled flanges while not obstructing said flange bolts. The device is characterized in that it further comprises an air intake for supplying air from the surrounding to a space defined by the flanges and the device according to the invention. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150020892 | IMPLEMENT INTERFACE - Disclosed is an interface for an implement that is to be operably coupled to a power machine. In one embodiment, a disclosed implement carrier is mountable to a power machine for securing an implement for use with the power machine. The implement carrier includes an implement carrier frame, a locking feature for securing an implement, and a coupler block that is pivotally mounted to the implement carrier frame for engaging couplers on the implement. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150059862 | Closure Fitting for Containment Piping - A closure fitting for enclosing a portion of one or more carrier conduits between a first containment conduit section and an opposed second containment conduit section has: (a) a first cylindrical hollow body; (b) a second cylindrical hollow body, the second body being reversibly attached in fluid tight communication to the first body; (c) a first seal for sealing the first body to the first containment conduit section and a second seal for sealing the second body to the second containment conduit section, wherein and (d) a third seal for reversibly sealing the first body to the second body. In the invention, at least one of the first or second seals allows one of the bodies to axially move with respect to its containment conduit section. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150107682 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS - An aircraft auxiliary fuel tank system comprising a master tank and a plurality of slave tanks connectable to the master tank. The slave tanks can be easily added or removed to adjust fuel capacity. A rail assembly is provided to assist in the easy installation and removal of the slave and master fuel tanks. Methods are provided for using the auxiliary fuel tanks system and for providing a service for slave tank distribution, reservation and installation. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150122342 | PLUMBING FITTING ASSEMBLIES - Plumbing fitting assemblies are described. The plumbing fitting assemblies use a male and female fitting combination that enables a user or installer to make a sealed connection on an internal diameter of a female part or receiving end by way of an o-ringed shank on a male part or insert end. A connecting device is rotatably attached to the male end. The connecting device also engages to an outer surface of the female part such that the sealed fitting assemblies will not disconnect under normal pressure of a fluid or air working through the assemblies. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150367120 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPENING AND/OR EVALUATING CONNECTION SITE - System, apparatus and method for opening a heat-bonded connection formed between two hollow, flexible thermoplastic conduits. A pressure difference is created between the inside of at least one of the conduits and the ambient atmosphere sufficient to cause expansion of a wall of the tubing conduit in the vicinity of a frangible portion at least partially blocking the connection to disrupt the frangible portion and reduce the blocking. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160017576 | Spigot Extender for a Garden Hose - A spigot extender for a garden hose replaces a standard water spigot, and is comprised of a horizontal pipe with an enlarged circular handle at the front end, and threads for attachment to a water supply pipe at the rear end. Extending downward from the forward portion of the horizontal pipe beneath the handle, a descending pipe is provided which is preferably four to six inches in length. At the lower end of the descending pipe, threads are provided for attachment of a garden hose or other device. By replacing the existing spigot, the device of the invention achieves improved utility over standard spigots and temporary extension devices by providing both a valve control handle and an access pipe that are distinctly elongated a significantly distal to the wall in the location of installation. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160022979 | Sterile Connection/Disconnection Coupling And Method - Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160053927 | FLUID CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SEALED FLUID CONNECTIONS - A connector adapted to form a fluid tight connection includes first and second housing sections defining a fluid path. A locking element is configured to selectively lock the first and second housing sections together. A slide seal is positioned generally between the first and second housing sections and is movable between a first, blocking position in which the slide seal blocks and seals the fluid path and a second, unblocking position in which the fluid path is unblocked. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20170234459 | AN IMPROVED SEAWATER SUCTION SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
