| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 138096000 | END PROTECTORS | 42 |
| 20090050230 | END PROTECTOR DEVICE FOR TUBULAR STRUCTURES - A protector device for the ends of the tubular goods, such as tubes for the oil industry, OCTG, line pipes and the like is provided. The protector device may include two pieces, a generally elongate protector body and a bumper reinforcement that may be reversibly connected to the protector body. The protector body may be configured in a cylindrical geometry having a first end and a second end interconnected by lateral walls and defining a socket. The second end of the body further comprises a shoulder and an opening defining a socket in which a tubular good may be inserted. The bumper reinforcement includes an external curved or conical surface, capable of deforming in reaction to an external force in order to protect an enclosed tubular good. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090071562 | QUICK CONNECTOR - A fluid coupling assembly is disclosed comprising a connector body defining a bore extending axially forward from an entrance opening, a tubular male member with an upset, a seal member, and a retainer. The retainer is received within the bore and includes locking members to releaseably retain the tube. The retainer includes a forward extension to support the seal against fluid pressure. The retainer and seal are configured to be applied to the male member before insertion of the male member into the bore of the connector body. Two of the locking members include ramps extending radially outwardly to contact the body portion defining the entrance opening sequentially prior to contact by the locking arms of the other locking members. A removable protective cap attaches the retainer and seal onto a tube end and covers these components prior to assembly. The retainer, seal member and protective cap cannot be assembled onto the tube end unless the seal is present within the protective cap. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090139598 | COVER ASSEMBLY - A system, method, and device for an assembly cover positioning on an end piece is disclosed. The exemplary device may have a sidewall portion made of a ring of material with an aperture in the center wherein the aperture is sized to produce a frictional fit on the end piece. The exemplary device also has a cover portion coupled to a top portion of the sidewall portion. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090165882 | Cap and plug for masking or shipping - A method for providing a cured coating on a tube, comprising masking and sealing an end of the tube with a self-venting cap and plug, the cap and plug comprising a tubular member comprising a resilient material having an open end and a closed end, and having an outermost sidewall; the outermost sidewall having an interior surface having an annular ridge; the closed end having a hollow dome portion defined by an annular recess, the annular recess defining an inner sidewall with an upwardly-extending annular recess, the inner sidewall containing at least one gas venting groove terminating along the longitudinal extent of the inner sidewall, and the inner sidewall being spaced from the interior surface of the outermost sidewall of the tubular member a distance greater than the height of the inwardly-directed ridge; coating the tube with a curable coating; and curing the curable coating at an elevated temperature. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100037977 | UNIVERSAL PIPE CAP - The universal pipe cap includes a fluid impervious base and an adjustable sleeve extending from the base and configured to couple to a plurality of pipe ends that vary in size. A securement mechanism selectively sealingly engages the adjustable sleeve to one of a plurality pipe ends so that the adjustable sleeve and the fluid impervious base are able to cooperate with one another to cap the pipe end. The adjustable sleeve is made from a flexible material and may attach to pipe ends that are either larger in diameter or smaller in diameter than the inside diameter of the adjustable sleeve. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100200102 | Two-piece pipe end cap - A two-piece end cap for an industrial pipe is provided. The end cap comprises a planar end wall and a flexible side wall extending about the periphery of the end wall, the side wall having a lip extending inwardly from the bottom thereof, the lip having a groove therein within which the periphery of the planar end wall is seated, an oblique surface being present along the top of the lip extending downwardly from the side wall toward the end wall and terminating adjacent a lateral edge of the lip, and the side wall having at least one annular ridge extending about the inner periphery of the side wall for engagement with an exterior surface of a pipe upon insertion of the pipe into the end cap, the annular ridge being in a plane which is parallel to the planar end wall. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110126935 | Flange protector - A flange protector is provided comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the cover portion having such dimension and configured to cover in protective relationship the surface of a flange member adapted to be connected to an opposing flange member, the flange protector having multiple lugs configured to be inserted into bolt holes located about the periphery of the flange. The lugs have an upper end attached to the flange protector and an insertable end spaced therefrom, the upper end being connected to the flange protector by hinge means, and the lower end being configured to permit rotation into and engagement with a bolt hole. A combination of the flange protector and a flange is also provided. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110203697 | Fluid Filter Apparatus and Methods - Particular aspects of the inventive technology may, in embodiments, relate to a fluid filter apparatus that includes a filtered fluid conduit that has a length that is at least three times a characteristic diameter; and a plurality of holes, wherein at least one of said holes has a first shape and engages an end cap during fluid filter operation, and wherein at least one other of said holes has said first shape and passes filtered fluid from outside of said filtered fluid conduit to a conduit interior during fluid filter operation. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120024415 | 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. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120125472 | 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. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120204995 | Tube head provided with an air non-return grid - The present invention relates to a tube head for product of fluid to pasty consistency comprising
| 08-16-2012 |
| 20120234430 | Flange protector and lug - A lug for use in connection with a flange protector comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the flange protector having multiple lugs insertable into bolt holes on the flange, wherein each lug comprises a deformable lug body having an upper end which in use is attached to a portion of the flange protector and a lower end spaced from and upper end and insertable into a bolt hole. The lug body is hollow and has an opening in a lower end, the lower end is defined by a circumferential arcuate surface terminating at the opening in the lower end, the upper end having disconnected shoulder portions on sides of the lug body, each shoulder portion having an oblique surface terminating at a lower end portion and extending partially around an upper end, the oblique surface spaced from the upper end of the lug body. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120247607 | SANITARY CAP AND SYSTEM - A sanitary cap for a sanitary end is provided. The sanitary cap includes a base which defines a central axis and has a peripheral edge. A flange extends from the peripheral edge along the central axis and a lip spaced from the base extends from the flange inwardly toward the central axis. The sanitary cap may include a crosslinked polyethylene foam or a breathable insert. A system including a sanitary hose and the sanitary cap is also provided. The sanitary hose includes a sanitary end. The sanitary cap is removably disposed on the sanitary end. The crosslinked polyethylene foam of the sanitary cap of the system is formed in the presence of nitrogen as a physical blowing agent, has a density of from 1 to 20 lb/ft | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261024 | Protective Device for the Covering of Flanges for Pipe Construction - A protective device | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120312411 | WELLBORE PIPE PROTECTION DEVICE - A wellbore pipe protection device ( | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130000771 | Disposable protective covers for rough plumb piping, nipples and stub-outs - A disposable, one-time use, protective cover for rough plumb piping and nipples and the like (commonly called and hereinafter referred to as “stub-outs”) that prevents the exposed potable and wastewater stub-outs from being covered with material used during wall, ceiling and floor installation, sealing, painting and finishing. The protective cover comes in sizes to fit over the outside diameter of commonly used interior and exterior potable plumbing pipe sizes (e.g., ½″, ⅝″, ¾″) and interior wastewater pipe sizes (e.g., 1″ and 1½″). Plumbers and other workers put the elastic snugly fitting disposable protective cover on stub-outs after they complete the rough plumbing. After walls, ceilings and floors and have been installed, sealed and painted, the worker doing the finish work removes the disposable protective cover from the stub-outs and has access to a clean stub-out. Using this invention will allow plumbers, workers and home owners that are completing construction projects that include plumbing to install finish plumbing without having to clean material off of the stub-outs, which will save time and money. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130153079 | Flange protector and masking device - A flange protector is provided for a raised face of a flange comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the raised surface defined by a circumferential raised shoulder portion extending from a surface of the flange, the cover portion having such dimension and configured to cover in protective relationship the raised surface of a flange, the flange protector extending across the raised surface and having a skirt portion which extends downwardly in encompassing relationship to the shoulder portion from the flange surface, the skirt portion contacting the raised shoulder portion at a single point of contact. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130199658 | Ice Hole Preservation Device - Disclosed is an ice hole plug comprising an elongated pipe member, an end cap closing off one end of the pipe and having a pneumatic valve, along with a bracket attachable to the pipe exterior. The pipe is placed through a hole in a layer of ice that provides access to a body of water therethrough, wherein the pipe bracket prevents the pipe from falling through the hole. An air pump is then connected to the pneumatic valve to pressurize the pipe and force liquid from its interior, preventing the pipe from freezing closed. The pipe brackets further provide a means to weight the device and counteract its buoyancy during pressurization. Once installed, the pipe retains the hole over a prolonged period, preventing hole closure due to freezing and ice accumulation. The hole and water under the ice is the accessible by removing the end cap. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20140124084 | Open ended industrial pipe cap - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has an inwardly-extending radial rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap. The tubular body includes a finger grip member located entirely within the radial rim which is connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. In another embodiment, the tubular body has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads extending from the interior wall surface and spaced about the circumference of the interior wall surface and which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140174584 | Open ended industrial pipe cap for smaller diameter pipes - An open ended cap for an industrial pipe is provided, comprising a flexible tubular body having first and second open ends, the first end having an inwardly-extending radial rim serving as an abutment surface for a pipe when inserted into the end cap, the rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap, and a detachable finger grip member, with the finger grip member being connected to a tear strip extending downwardly along at least a portion of the longitudinal extent of the tubular body, the rim having a gap within at least a portion thereof across which the finger grip member extends, and the finger grip member including a gripping portion extending into the interior of the open first end and adjacent to a portion of the rim. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150292662 | Rough-In Adapter Cover and Assembly - A drain assembly includes a drain body connected to a drain pipe such that the drain body is in fluid communication with the drain pipe and a cover that is operatively connected to the drain body in a position over the drain body. The cover is configured to at least partially define a void in a poured concrete slab over the drain body. The cover includes a top, a bottom, and at least one perimetrical sidewall that defines at least one perimetrical surface of the cover. At least one layer of a release material is applied to the at least one perimetrical surface of the cover to prevent poured concrete from adhering to the cover. The bottom of the cover includes a non-threaded attachment mechanism for operatively connecting the cover to the drain body. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160016708 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN END-PIECE OF A FLEXIBLE PIPE AND ASSOCATED PRE-ASSEMBLY - A method comprises including the following steps: placing a rear locking collar ( | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160052688 | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PIPE END COVER - A cover for an end of a pipe has a cover body having an inner cavity that is open at a first end, an end wall that closes the cavity at a second end, and a pipe engaging sidewall between the first end and the second end. The pipe engaging sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface that are sized to engage the outer and inner diameters, respectfully, of the male and female connections of the pipe. The pipe engaging sidewall has one or more inner ribs that extend inward into the inner cavity from the inner surface that are collapsible toward the inner surface and one or more outer ribs that extend outward from the outer surface relative to the inner cavity that are collapsible toward the outer surface. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20190145568 | QUICK COUPLING WITH VOLUME DISPLACEMENT PASSAGE | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190145654 | Flow-through Piping Cap CIP | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080223473 | SAFETY CAP FOR COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS - The present invention is a male and female safety cap to protect hose and liquid transport fittings and the hand of the operator. The male safety cap has a circular disk with a diameter larger than the female fitting and a loop handle. The female safety cap has raised parallel ridges to protect the cam arm and a loop handle. A T-handle cam is provided to improve handling. In one embodiment, the safety caps are covered in a resilient material to reduce shock. In another embodiment, the safety caps are molded from an electrical dissipative material to prevent static electricity buildup and discharge when removing the safety cap. The loop handle forms a continuous arcuate structure to provide protection to the operator's hand. The safety caps can be color coded or affixed with labels to prevent product cross contamination. Safety caps can be adapted to threaded couplings and fittings. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100089484 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A MALE END OF A THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION COMPONENT, HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND MOUNTING MACHINES - A protective device for a male end of a component of a threaded tubular connection for drilling and working hydrocarbon wells is externally provided with at least one threading and includes a free terminal portion. The device includes i) a protector body produced in the form of a first sleeve and arranged to protect at least a portion of the external threading and the free terminal portion, ii) a sealing element for positioning in contact firstly with the component, at least at a portion located downstream of the external threading of the male end, and secondly with the protector body to provide a first seal downstream of the external threading, and iii) a fixing mechanism displacing the sealing element and/or protector body radially towards the component, defining open and closed positions of the device in which the sealing element and/or the protector body are respectively not in contact and in tight contact with the component. Further, the first seal is obtained in the closed position of the device. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100108174 | SCREW THREAD SAFEGUARD OF DRILL STEMS - The present utility model relates to the field of drill stem safeguard. Specifically, the present utility model relates to a kind of screw thread safeguard of drill stem. In order to overcome the disadvantages of the modern drill stem safeguard that it is difficult to be installed or disassembled and falls off easily, its house may separate from the plastic component, and the screw thread of the drill stem may be damnified easily. the object of the utility model is to provide a screw thread safeguard of the drill stem, which comprises an inner loop and an outer loop. The detailed structure is stated in the description. The screw thread safeguard of the drill stem in the present utility model can be installed and disassembled simply. And it doesn't fall off generally. Its house will not separate from the plastic component easily, and it can protect the screw thread from damnification. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100326560 | Open ended industrial pipe cap - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has an inwardly-extending radial rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap. The tubular body may include a finger grip member extending inwardly from an inner periphery of the rim and connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. In another embodiment, the tubular body has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads extending from the interior wall surface and spaced about the circumference of the interior wall surface and which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. Both a tear strip and longitudinal fit beads may also be provided in combination. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110203698 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A THREADED TUBULAR COMPONENT AND TUBULAR COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH THE DEVICE - A device for protecting the end of a tubular component, the end including a first threaded zone. The device includes a protecting end including a second threaded zone configured to cooperate with a first threaded zone of the tubular component, and a ring configured to cover a portion of the outer surface of the end of the tubular component. The ring is bound up with the protecting end such that the ring is free to turn about itself independently of the end. Such a device may find application to components used for drilling and operating hydrocarbon wells, for example in particular expandable components. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110265904 | Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a pipe thread having a thread pitch P | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120227854 | Open ended industrial pipe cap with recessed finger grip - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has a downwardly-extending radial rim. The tubular body includes a finger grip member recessed from the end of the cap and extending inwardly from an inner periphery of the rim and connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. The tubular body optionally has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. The open ended cap may be used in conjunction with a closed end cap fit within the bore of the pipe to maximize protection of both the exterior and interior of the pipe. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130105028 | High Strength Pipe Thread Protector | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130213516 | Universal Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a helical thread of a pipe comprises a body. The body has a central axis, an upper end comprising a base, a lower end opposite the upper end, and an annular connecting member extending axially from the base to the lower end. The connecting member comprising a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The connecting member comprises a helical thread extending radially inward from the radially inner surface or radially outward from the radially outer surface. The helical thread comprises a convex profile that is different than a thread profile of the thread of the pipe. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130213517 | POLYMER FILM FOR THE CONDITIONING OF OIL EXTRACTION PIPES - The invention relates to an assembly comprising: an oil extraction pipe ( | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130299037 | PROTECTOR FOR AN OIL EXTRACTION PIPE - The invention relates to a protector ( | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140261849 | PIPE THREAD PROTECTOR WITH A DETENT - A thread protector comprises a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. There is a detent disposed within an interior of the thread connector. The detent includes a resilient flap with an edge which is spaced-apart from and facing the threaded inner annular wall of the thread protector. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140352837 | BOX DETECTOR FOR A THREADED JOINT FOR PIPES - A box protector | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150308605 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A MALE END OF A COMPONENT OF A FLEXIBLE-JOINT THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION - A temporary protector of a male end of a component of a threaded tubular connection, including externally at least one threading and a free end part. The protector includes a coupling to protect at least part of the external threading and the free end part and including a threading that can engage with the threading of the male end, and a sealing device configured to be placed in contact with the component, at least in a part located downstream of the external threading of the male end, and to provide a seal downstream of the external threading. The sealing device includes a portion of small diameter including an internal sealing surface that can interact hermetically with an external surface of the body, and a portion of large diameter including an internal sealing surface interacting hermetically with an external surface of the coupling, the sealing device being radially elastic. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160039585 | PIPE THREAD PROTECTOR WITH AN INNER TAPERED GROOVE - A thread protector comprises a hollow cylindrical body with a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. An annular ring extends inwardly from the substantially closed end. The annular ring has a sloped wall which is spaced-apart from and faces the threaded inner annular wall. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20180023748 | THREAD PROTECTOR | 01-25-2018 |
| 20180023749 | THREAD PROTECTOR | 01-25-2018 |
| 138096000 | Threaded | 17 |
| 20090050230 | END PROTECTOR DEVICE FOR TUBULAR STRUCTURES - A protector device for the ends of the tubular goods, such as tubes for the oil industry, OCTG, line pipes and the like is provided. The protector device may include two pieces, a generally elongate protector body and a bumper reinforcement that may be reversibly connected to the protector body. The protector body may be configured in a cylindrical geometry having a first end and a second end interconnected by lateral walls and defining a socket. The second end of the body further comprises a shoulder and an opening defining a socket in which a tubular good may be inserted. The bumper reinforcement includes an external curved or conical surface, capable of deforming in reaction to an external force in order to protect an enclosed tubular good. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090071562 | QUICK CONNECTOR - A fluid coupling assembly is disclosed comprising a connector body defining a bore extending axially forward from an entrance opening, a tubular male member with an upset, a seal member, and a retainer. The retainer is received within the bore and includes locking members to releaseably retain the tube. The retainer includes a forward extension to support the seal against fluid pressure. The retainer and seal are configured to be applied to the male member before insertion of the male member into the bore of the connector body. Two of the locking members include ramps extending radially outwardly to contact the body portion defining the entrance opening sequentially prior to contact by the locking arms of the other locking members. A removable protective cap attaches the retainer and seal onto a tube end and covers these components prior to assembly. The retainer, seal member and protective cap cannot be assembled onto the tube end unless the seal is present within the protective cap. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090139598 | COVER ASSEMBLY - A system, method, and device for an assembly cover positioning on an end piece is disclosed. The exemplary device may have a sidewall portion made of a ring of material with an aperture in the center wherein the aperture is sized to produce a frictional fit on the end piece. The exemplary device also has a cover portion coupled to a top portion of the sidewall portion. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090165882 | Cap and plug for masking or shipping - A method for providing a cured coating on a tube, comprising masking and sealing an end of the tube with a self-venting cap and plug, the cap and plug comprising a tubular member comprising a resilient material having an open end and a closed end, and having an outermost sidewall; the outermost sidewall having an interior surface having an annular ridge; the closed end having a hollow dome portion defined by an annular recess, the annular recess defining an inner sidewall with an upwardly-extending annular recess, the inner sidewall containing at least one gas venting groove terminating along the longitudinal extent of the inner sidewall, and the inner sidewall being spaced from the interior surface of the outermost sidewall of the tubular member a distance greater than the height of the inwardly-directed ridge; coating the tube with a curable coating; and curing the curable coating at an elevated temperature. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100037977 | UNIVERSAL PIPE CAP - The universal pipe cap includes a fluid impervious base and an adjustable sleeve extending from the base and configured to couple to a plurality of pipe ends that vary in size. A securement mechanism selectively sealingly engages the adjustable sleeve to one of a plurality pipe ends so that the adjustable sleeve and the fluid impervious base are able to cooperate with one another to cap the pipe end. The adjustable sleeve is made from a flexible material and may attach to pipe ends that are either larger in diameter or smaller in diameter than the inside diameter of the adjustable sleeve. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100200102 | Two-piece pipe end cap - A two-piece end cap for an industrial pipe is provided. The end cap comprises a planar end wall and a flexible side wall extending about the periphery of the end wall, the side wall having a lip extending inwardly from the bottom thereof, the lip having a groove therein within which the periphery of the planar end wall is seated, an oblique surface being present along the top of the lip extending downwardly from the side wall toward the end wall and terminating adjacent a lateral edge of the lip, and the side wall having at least one annular ridge extending about the inner periphery of the side wall for engagement with an exterior surface of a pipe upon insertion of the pipe into the end cap, the annular ridge being in a plane which is parallel to the planar end wall. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110126935 | Flange protector - A flange protector is provided comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the cover portion having such dimension and configured to cover in protective relationship the surface of a flange member adapted to be connected to an opposing flange member, the flange protector having multiple lugs configured to be inserted into bolt holes located about the periphery of the flange. The lugs have an upper end attached to the flange protector and an insertable end spaced therefrom, the upper end being connected to the flange protector by hinge means, and the lower end being configured to permit rotation into and engagement with a bolt hole. A combination of the flange protector and a flange is also provided. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110203697 | Fluid Filter Apparatus and Methods - Particular aspects of the inventive technology may, in embodiments, relate to a fluid filter apparatus that includes a filtered fluid conduit that has a length that is at least three times a characteristic diameter; and a plurality of holes, wherein at least one of said holes has a first shape and engages an end cap during fluid filter operation, and wherein at least one other of said holes has said first shape and passes filtered fluid from outside of said filtered fluid conduit to a conduit interior during fluid filter operation. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120024415 | 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. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120125472 | 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. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120204995 | Tube head provided with an air non-return grid - The present invention relates to a tube head for product of fluid to pasty consistency comprising
| 08-16-2012 |
| 20120234430 | Flange protector and lug - A lug for use in connection with a flange protector comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the flange protector having multiple lugs insertable into bolt holes on the flange, wherein each lug comprises a deformable lug body having an upper end which in use is attached to a portion of the flange protector and a lower end spaced from and upper end and insertable into a bolt hole. The lug body is hollow and has an opening in a lower end, the lower end is defined by a circumferential arcuate surface terminating at the opening in the lower end, the upper end having disconnected shoulder portions on sides of the lug body, each shoulder portion having an oblique surface terminating at a lower end portion and extending partially around an upper end, the oblique surface spaced from the upper end of the lug body. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120247607 | SANITARY CAP AND SYSTEM - A sanitary cap for a sanitary end is provided. The sanitary cap includes a base which defines a central axis and has a peripheral edge. A flange extends from the peripheral edge along the central axis and a lip spaced from the base extends from the flange inwardly toward the central axis. The sanitary cap may include a crosslinked polyethylene foam or a breathable insert. A system including a sanitary hose and the sanitary cap is also provided. The sanitary hose includes a sanitary end. The sanitary cap is removably disposed on the sanitary end. The crosslinked polyethylene foam of the sanitary cap of the system is formed in the presence of nitrogen as a physical blowing agent, has a density of from 1 to 20 lb/ft | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261024 | Protective Device for the Covering of Flanges for Pipe Construction - A protective device | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120312411 | WELLBORE PIPE PROTECTION DEVICE - A wellbore pipe protection device ( | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130000771 | Disposable protective covers for rough plumb piping, nipples and stub-outs - A disposable, one-time use, protective cover for rough plumb piping and nipples and the like (commonly called and hereinafter referred to as “stub-outs”) that prevents the exposed potable and wastewater stub-outs from being covered with material used during wall, ceiling and floor installation, sealing, painting and finishing. The protective cover comes in sizes to fit over the outside diameter of commonly used interior and exterior potable plumbing pipe sizes (e.g., ½″, ⅝″, ¾″) and interior wastewater pipe sizes (e.g., 1″ and 1½″). Plumbers and other workers put the elastic snugly fitting disposable protective cover on stub-outs after they complete the rough plumbing. After walls, ceilings and floors and have been installed, sealed and painted, the worker doing the finish work removes the disposable protective cover from the stub-outs and has access to a clean stub-out. Using this invention will allow plumbers, workers and home owners that are completing construction projects that include plumbing to install finish plumbing without having to clean material off of the stub-outs, which will save time and money. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130153079 | Flange protector and masking device - A flange protector is provided for a raised face of a flange comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the raised surface defined by a circumferential raised shoulder portion extending from a surface of the flange, the cover portion having such dimension and configured to cover in protective relationship the raised surface of a flange, the flange protector extending across the raised surface and having a skirt portion which extends downwardly in encompassing relationship to the shoulder portion from the flange surface, the skirt portion contacting the raised shoulder portion at a single point of contact. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130199658 | Ice Hole Preservation Device - Disclosed is an ice hole plug comprising an elongated pipe member, an end cap closing off one end of the pipe and having a pneumatic valve, along with a bracket attachable to the pipe exterior. The pipe is placed through a hole in a layer of ice that provides access to a body of water therethrough, wherein the pipe bracket prevents the pipe from falling through the hole. An air pump is then connected to the pneumatic valve to pressurize the pipe and force liquid from its interior, preventing the pipe from freezing closed. The pipe brackets further provide a means to weight the device and counteract its buoyancy during pressurization. Once installed, the pipe retains the hole over a prolonged period, preventing hole closure due to freezing and ice accumulation. The hole and water under the ice is the accessible by removing the end cap. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20140124084 | Open ended industrial pipe cap - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has an inwardly-extending radial rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap. The tubular body includes a finger grip member located entirely within the radial rim which is connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. In another embodiment, the tubular body has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads extending from the interior wall surface and spaced about the circumference of the interior wall surface and which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140174584 | Open ended industrial pipe cap for smaller diameter pipes - An open ended cap for an industrial pipe is provided, comprising a flexible tubular body having first and second open ends, the first end having an inwardly-extending radial rim serving as an abutment surface for a pipe when inserted into the end cap, the rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap, and a detachable finger grip member, with the finger grip member being connected to a tear strip extending downwardly along at least a portion of the longitudinal extent of the tubular body, the rim having a gap within at least a portion thereof across which the finger grip member extends, and the finger grip member including a gripping portion extending into the interior of the open first end and adjacent to a portion of the rim. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150292662 | Rough-In Adapter Cover and Assembly - A drain assembly includes a drain body connected to a drain pipe such that the drain body is in fluid communication with the drain pipe and a cover that is operatively connected to the drain body in a position over the drain body. The cover is configured to at least partially define a void in a poured concrete slab over the drain body. The cover includes a top, a bottom, and at least one perimetrical sidewall that defines at least one perimetrical surface of the cover. At least one layer of a release material is applied to the at least one perimetrical surface of the cover to prevent poured concrete from adhering to the cover. The bottom of the cover includes a non-threaded attachment mechanism for operatively connecting the cover to the drain body. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160016708 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN END-PIECE OF A FLEXIBLE PIPE AND ASSOCATED PRE-ASSEMBLY - A method comprises including the following steps: placing a rear locking collar ( | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160052688 | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PIPE END COVER - A cover for an end of a pipe has a cover body having an inner cavity that is open at a first end, an end wall that closes the cavity at a second end, and a pipe engaging sidewall between the first end and the second end. The pipe engaging sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface that are sized to engage the outer and inner diameters, respectfully, of the male and female connections of the pipe. The pipe engaging sidewall has one or more inner ribs that extend inward into the inner cavity from the inner surface that are collapsible toward the inner surface and one or more outer ribs that extend outward from the outer surface relative to the inner cavity that are collapsible toward the outer surface. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20190145568 | QUICK COUPLING WITH VOLUME DISPLACEMENT PASSAGE | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190145654 | Flow-through Piping Cap CIP | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080223473 | SAFETY CAP FOR COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS - The present invention is a male and female safety cap to protect hose and liquid transport fittings and the hand of the operator. The male safety cap has a circular disk with a diameter larger than the female fitting and a loop handle. The female safety cap has raised parallel ridges to protect the cam arm and a loop handle. A T-handle cam is provided to improve handling. In one embodiment, the safety caps are covered in a resilient material to reduce shock. In another embodiment, the safety caps are molded from an electrical dissipative material to prevent static electricity buildup and discharge when removing the safety cap. The loop handle forms a continuous arcuate structure to provide protection to the operator's hand. The safety caps can be color coded or affixed with labels to prevent product cross contamination. Safety caps can be adapted to threaded couplings and fittings. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100089484 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A MALE END OF A THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION COMPONENT, HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND MOUNTING MACHINES - A protective device for a male end of a component of a threaded tubular connection for drilling and working hydrocarbon wells is externally provided with at least one threading and includes a free terminal portion. The device includes i) a protector body produced in the form of a first sleeve and arranged to protect at least a portion of the external threading and the free terminal portion, ii) a sealing element for positioning in contact firstly with the component, at least at a portion located downstream of the external threading of the male end, and secondly with the protector body to provide a first seal downstream of the external threading, and iii) a fixing mechanism displacing the sealing element and/or protector body radially towards the component, defining open and closed positions of the device in which the sealing element and/or the protector body are respectively not in contact and in tight contact with the component. Further, the first seal is obtained in the closed position of the device. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100108174 | SCREW THREAD SAFEGUARD OF DRILL STEMS - The present utility model relates to the field of drill stem safeguard. Specifically, the present utility model relates to a kind of screw thread safeguard of drill stem. In order to overcome the disadvantages of the modern drill stem safeguard that it is difficult to be installed or disassembled and falls off easily, its house may separate from the plastic component, and the screw thread of the drill stem may be damnified easily. the object of the utility model is to provide a screw thread safeguard of the drill stem, which comprises an inner loop and an outer loop. The detailed structure is stated in the description. The screw thread safeguard of the drill stem in the present utility model can be installed and disassembled simply. And it doesn't fall off generally. Its house will not separate from the plastic component easily, and it can protect the screw thread from damnification. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100326560 | Open ended industrial pipe cap - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has an inwardly-extending radial rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap. The tubular body may include a finger grip member extending inwardly from an inner periphery of the rim and connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. In another embodiment, the tubular body has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads extending from the interior wall surface and spaced about the circumference of the interior wall surface and which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. Both a tear strip and longitudinal fit beads may also be provided in combination. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110203698 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A THREADED TUBULAR COMPONENT AND TUBULAR COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH THE DEVICE - A device for protecting the end of a tubular component, the end including a first threaded zone. The device includes a protecting end including a second threaded zone configured to cooperate with a first threaded zone of the tubular component, and a ring configured to cover a portion of the outer surface of the end of the tubular component. The ring is bound up with the protecting end such that the ring is free to turn about itself independently of the end. Such a device may find application to components used for drilling and operating hydrocarbon wells, for example in particular expandable components. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110265904 | Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a pipe thread having a thread pitch P | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120227854 | Open ended industrial pipe cap with recessed finger grip - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has a downwardly-extending radial rim. The tubular body includes a finger grip member recessed from the end of the cap and extending inwardly from an inner periphery of the rim and connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. The tubular body optionally has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. The open ended cap may be used in conjunction with a closed end cap fit within the bore of the pipe to maximize protection of both the exterior and interior of the pipe. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130105028 | High Strength Pipe Thread Protector | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130213516 | Universal Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a helical thread of a pipe comprises a body. The body has a central axis, an upper end comprising a base, a lower end opposite the upper end, and an annular connecting member extending axially from the base to the lower end. The connecting member comprising a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The connecting member comprises a helical thread extending radially inward from the radially inner surface or radially outward from the radially outer surface. The helical thread comprises a convex profile that is different than a thread profile of the thread of the pipe. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130213517 | POLYMER FILM FOR THE CONDITIONING OF OIL EXTRACTION PIPES - The invention relates to an assembly comprising: an oil extraction pipe ( | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130299037 | PROTECTOR FOR AN OIL EXTRACTION PIPE - The invention relates to a protector ( | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140261849 | PIPE THREAD PROTECTOR WITH A DETENT - A thread protector comprises a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. There is a detent disposed within an interior of the thread connector. The detent includes a resilient flap with an edge which is spaced-apart from and facing the threaded inner annular wall of the thread protector. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140352837 | BOX DETECTOR FOR A THREADED JOINT FOR PIPES - A box protector | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150308605 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A MALE END OF A COMPONENT OF A FLEXIBLE-JOINT THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION - A temporary protector of a male end of a component of a threaded tubular connection, including externally at least one threading and a free end part. The protector includes a coupling to protect at least part of the external threading and the free end part and including a threading that can engage with the threading of the male end, and a sealing device configured to be placed in contact with the component, at least in a part located downstream of the external threading of the male end, and to provide a seal downstream of the external threading. The sealing device includes a portion of small diameter including an internal sealing surface that can interact hermetically with an external surface of the body, and a portion of large diameter including an internal sealing surface interacting hermetically with an external surface of the coupling, the sealing device being radially elastic. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160039585 | PIPE THREAD PROTECTOR WITH AN INNER TAPERED GROOVE - A thread protector comprises a hollow cylindrical body with a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. An annular ring extends inwardly from the substantially closed end. The annular ring has a sloped wall which is spaced-apart from and faces the threaded inner annular wall. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20180023748 | THREAD PROTECTOR | 01-25-2018 |
| 20180023749 | THREAD PROTECTOR | 01-25-2018 |
