| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 285210100 | Molded joint facilitator | 44 |
| 20080265561 | STERILE CONNECTOR SYSTEMS - A system for forming a fluid connection includes a first connector and a second connector. Both connectors include a tubular body having a membrane mounted on a distal end thereof. A support member facilitates the coupling of the connectors together so that the membranes are abutted together. Radiant energy is applied to the abutted membranes so as to first sterilize the membranes and then melt the membranes so that a passage is formed therethrough. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080296888 | Connecting Device with Welded Body - The invention relates to a coupling device comprising a tubular body ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090079183 | Non-Metallic Raceway for Wirinig and Fiber Optic Cable and Method of Forming Raceway - A continuous, non-metallic conduit for conductors, such as electrical wiring and/or fiber optic cable. The continuous conduit being formed from at least one pair of first and second conduits having enlarged ends coupled together. The enlarged ends are belled or otherwise have a diameter greater than that of the straight run (non-belled) portions of the conduit. The enlarged ends of the conduit being coupled together by fusion or welding, and an internal bead or ridge being formed by the coupling process. The enlarged ends are dimensioned such that the internal bead or ridge formed at the junction between the two enlarged ends does not project radially inward to a position equal to or less than the diameter of the straight run portion of the conduits. The continuous conduit is configured to allow the conductor to be passed therethrough such that the conductor does not contact the internal bead or ridge. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090146413 | Method and system for joining pipeline components - Pipes and pipeline components made of plastic or PVC, which are designed to be assembled into pipelines used to convey water in structures, and which have one bore located on the side, near each end of the pipeline components. After assembling the pipeline in the designated wall, the pipes and pipeline components are glued together by injecting liquid acetone into the bores, causing the pipes and pipeline components to adhere to one another and to become sealed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090261574 | EXHAUST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOINING COMPONENTS OF AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust gas system with a first component and a second component is characterized in that an induction solder joint is present between the two components ( | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100045028 | METHOD OF CONNECTING A MEMBER TO AN END OF A MULTILAYER TUBE - Method of connecting an end portion of a multilayer tube to a channel of an element, at least the end portion of the tube including a surface layer that is weldable to at least one substantially annular wall of the element, and the assembly connected by the method. The method including the step of causing an area of the surface layer of the end portion of the tube to rub against the wall of the element so as to friction-weld the end portion of the tube to the element, the method including the prior step of turning back the end portion onto itself in such a manner that the area of the surface layer of the end portion extends facing the wall of the element. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100072741 | COUPLING - Coupling, comprising a first part ( | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100164221 | Pipe Coupling - The invention relates to a pipe coupling, in particular for connecting water-carrying pipes, such as drinking water pipes, sewage pipes, well pipes, etc. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20120043752 | PIPE JOINTS - The invention is a pipe joint for joining pipes composed of materials that are difficult to adhere. The major elements are an extrudable adhesive; a first pipe having a socket with an inside diameter, where said socket has a mouth, a self-centering bottom with a gasket, a cylindrical wall with a plurality of ports, and an inner annular channel. A second pipe has an insertion section with an squared-off end and a rolled groove. The second pipe having an outside diameter that is less than the inside diameter of the socket, where the difference defines a coaxial cavity with a width. The rolled groove serves as a distribution channel while the adhesive is a liquid, and upon curing the solid adhesive functions as a retaining ring. A flanged annular ring, potentially aided by a compression apparatus, caps the cavity, centers the insertion section, and maintains compression. The adhesive includes alkyl-borane-adhesives. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120280485 | SOLID STATE BASED JOINING PROCESSES WITH POST-WELD PROCESSING(S) UNDER COMPRESSION AND APPARATUSES THEREFOR - Methods for welding a first metal part to a second metal part by a solid state process to form a welded article having at least a welded region are provided herein. The welded region of the weld is post-weld aged by heating it to a set temperature for a set time and compressing the weld. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130234429 | PIPE FITTING INSTALLATION DEVICE - A portable assembly for securing a plastic fitting to a plastic pipe by employing fusion or thermal sealing is disclosed. The assembly is secured to the outer circumference of a plastic pipe at a desired location. The assembly can be secured at any longitudinal and lateral position along a plastic pipe. A heater heats both the pipe and the fitting to the point where they begin to melt. The heater is then removed and the fitting is pressed onto the surface of the pipe, thus fusing the fitting to the pipe. After cooling, the assembly is removed and the surface of the pipe within the interior of the fitting is drilled or removed. This now enables fluid within the pipe to be sent to the fitting and onto distribution lines which are connected to the fitting. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234430 | CONNECTING PIECE FOR MULTILAYERED CONDUITS, WELDING APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING A CONNECTING PIECE WITH MULTILAYERED CONDUITS, METHOD OF CONNECTING, AND AN ASSEMBLY OBTAINED BY THE METHOD - A coupling piece for an outer end of a multilayered conduit, includes a coupling pipe which is provided on the outer side with a radially upright wall, wherein the wall is widened in axial direction at a radial distance from the outer side of the body. The outer side of the coupling pipe, the upright wall and the widened portion enclose an annular insertion space into which the outer end of the conduit can be directly inserted, wherein the inner wall of the coupling pipe is reinforced with an adjacent reinforcing layer which has a greater strength than the material of the coupling pipe. The reinforcing layer is provided with axial engaging elements, while the inner wall is provided with axial connecting elements which correspond with and connect to the engaging elements. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140375047 | CONNECTION FITTING FOR CONNECTING THERMOPLASTIC PIPES - A joint fitting for thermoplastic pipes. The fitting member has receptor and an insert. The receptor fits snugly over the thermoplastic pipe, and the end of the pipe abuts against the fitting member. These respective contact surfaces are fused together by thermal welding, thus forming a socket seal and an abutting seal to strengthen the joint and to protect any glass fiber reinforcing layer of the pipe. One embodiment of the fitting also comprises a glass fiber reinforcing member that provides structural strength to the fitting member. In another embodiment, the fitting comprises an inner rim that fits inside the end of the thermoplastic pipe, thereby forming a double socket, abutted seal between the fitting and the pipe. Other embodiments comprise a valve for releasing gas and molten thermoplastic material during the thermal welding process. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150091290 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING PIPES - Methods and apparatuses of joining a first pipe and a second pipe by injecting a pipe joining material into an interstitial space between abutting surfaces are provided. The methods and apparatuses may use a hollow fitting into which pipe ends may be inserted | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150091291 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING PIPES - Methods and apparatuses of joining a first pipe and a second pipe by injecting a pipe joining material into an interstitial space between abutting surfaces are provided. The methods and apparatuses may use a hollow fitting into which pipe ends may be inserted | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150091292 | PIPE SEALING TOOL AND METHODS FOR USE - A pipe connecting tool having a pipe joining material section including a pipe joining material container, a conduit from the pipe joining material container to a delivery nozzle, and a heater in thermal communication with at least a portion of the pipe joining material section. The pipe connecting tool may include one or both of a sensor for determining when a cavity has been filled by pipe joining material ejected from the delivery nozzle and a drill module. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160076682 | METHOD OF JOINING PIPES AND FITTINGS - A method for joining a first conduit section with a second conduit section. The method includes: a) inserting a first end of the second conduit section in an open first end of the first conduit section with a gasket extending between an inner surface of the first conduit section and an outer surface of the second conduit section; b) positioning a flexible substrate having a bonding agent provided on at least a portion of an inner side of the flexible substrate to extend from an outer surface of the first conduit to an outer surface of the second conduit; c) applying pressure to the flexible substrate whereby the bonding agent is pressed against an outer surface of the first and second conduit sections; and d) heating the bonding agent whereby the bonding agent is secured to the outer surface of the first and second conduit sections. | 03-17-2016 |
| 285210200 | Having embedded facilitator | 19 |
| 20090026756 | ELECTROFUSION FITTING FOR A COMPOSITE PIPE - An electrofusion fitting for a composite plastics pipe, the pipe comprising at least one inner plastics layer, at least one outer plastics layer and at least one barrier layer therebetween, the fitting comprising a tubular body formed at least in part from a thermoplastic polymer material and adapted to receive a cut end of the pipe, and a plurality of electric heating elements disposed within the body, the body having a first section adapted to receive a length of the inner plastics layer and a second section adapted to receive a cut-back length of the outer plastics layer, each of the first and second sections being provided with a discrete heating element adapted, when energized, to make a fusion joint between the section and its adjacent pipe layer, such that the exposed barrier layer at the cut end of the pipe is environmentally sealed on each side by a fusion joint. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090167014 | Electric Fusion Piping Materials With Screw Pressing Device - An electric fusion piping materials is adapted for bonding with plastic pipes by electric-fusion. The piping materials can convert the rotation of a pressing member into linear motion by means of threads to directly or indirectly press a heating element provided in the inner periphery of a pipe joint of the piping materials in order to press melting parts heated by the heating element, thereby producing pressure necessary for fusion bonding as well as eliminating an interface of impurities, thereby enhancing fusion efficiency. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090256349 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TUBES MADE OUT OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention is directed to device and a method to establish a Joint connection ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100072742 | Electromagnetic Bond Welding of Thermoplastic Pipe Distribution Systems - A thermoplastic pipe distribution system is assembled by electromagnetic bond welding of a thermoplastic pipe to a thermoplastic fusion pipe joint assembly comprising a threaded fusion pipe ring, a threaded fusion pipe socket, and a susceptor layer between the fusion pipe ring and the fusion pipe socket. The fusion pipe ring is screwed into the fusion pipe socket, and the pipe is inserted into the fusion pipe ring. An induction coil is placed around the fusion pipe socket. Radiated electromagnetic energy heats the susceptor layer to melt at least a portion of the susceptor layer, at least a portion of the fusion pipe ring, at least a portion of the fusion pipe socket, and at least a portion of the pipe. The fusion pipe ring is further screwed in to compress the molten material. The joint is then cooled to solidify the molten material. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100140919 | Pre-Machined Window Weld for Breached Tubing - An example apparatus for replacement of a breached pipe section includes a first cylindrical pipe fitting having a first surface defining a first aperture, a middle pipe member, and a second cylindrical pipe fitting having a second surface defining a second aperture, and first and second aperture caps. A first end of each of the first and second pipe fittings is welded to opposite ends of the middle section, and a second end opposite of each of the first and second pipe fittings is welded through the respective first and second apertures to opposite ends of pipe surrounding the breached pipe section. The first and second aperture caps are welded to the apertures of the first and second pipe fittings to close the respective first and second apertures. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100148489 | TUBE CONNECTION HAVING AN ARMATURE HOUSING - Tube connection ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100213701 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR JOINING PIPES - The invention concerns a method and device for joining thermoplastics pipes manufactured by spiral winding of a hollow profile. The method according to the invention is characterized in that a welding mirror ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100244432 | TUBES AND THEIR MANUFACTURE - An end fitting ( | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100320745 | METHOD FOR COUPLING CORRUGATED PIPE SEGMENTS - A method for coupling corrugated pipe segments is disclosed. The method includes providing first and second thermoplastic corrugated pipe segments arranged to form a fluid flow path and aligning ends of the pipe segments adjacent one another to form a joint. The method further includes providing a coupling assembly having a thermoplastic sheet with a flexible weld rod of a thermoplastic material attached thereto and circumferentially contacting the coupling assembly with the first and second thermoplastic pipe segments. An electrical current is applied to the weld rod to cause the weld rod, sheet and pipe segments to fuse to one another and form a circumferential weld seam on each side of the joint. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110074145 | Connecting Device for Fluid Mediums - The present invention relates to a connecting device ( | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110193339 | ELECTROFUSION FITTING - The invention relates to electrofusion fittings. Hitherto, electrical leads ( | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130134700 | CONNECTION FOR A THERMOPLASTIC PIPE, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A pipe coupling for forming a pipe connection includes: a wall formed as a tube and including an inner surface defining an inner diameter and an outer surface; an electrical conductor supported by the wall and extending about a circumference of the coupling; and a pair of contacts exposed on the outer surface and electrically in contact with the electrical conductor for connecting an electrical power source to the electrical conductor. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130285366 | NON-CROSSLINKED SHRINKABLE CASING MEMBER FOR FORMING A CONNECTION BETWEEN TUBULAR SECTIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAID CONNECTION BY INDUCTION FUSION - A method for forming a connection between two tubular sections having a polymeric outer surface jacket, using induction heat to fusion bond a casing of similar, non-crosslinked polymer to the outer surface of the tubular sections. Casing with a configuration capable of such fusion bonding. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140077488 | FLUID FLOW CONDUITS AND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND JOINING FLUID CONDUITS - Fluid flow conduits and apparatus and methods for joining the conduits, preferably in a sterile manner, are disclosed. Each conduit has a polymeric open end that is sealed by a sealing member that may include a heating element. The polymeric end material is melted, the sealing members are moved to expose the melted open ends of the conduits and the ends are brought together to form a fused or welded connection between the conduits. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140361528 | LINED SLEEVE FOR TUBE WELDING - A lined sleeve for tube welding is in the form of an inner tube including a first protruded portion and a second protruded portion. The first protruded portion and the second protruded portion are respectively received in two ends respectively of two tubes to be welded together. The inner tube further includes a recessed portion between the first protruded portion and the second protruded portion. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150008662 | Electrofusion Fittings and Methods - An electrofusion fiting ( | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150042085 | PIPE JOINT AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE PIPE JOINT - Pipe joint, which comprises at least one first pipe section ( | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150076809 | Electrofusion Fittings and Methods - Improvements to electrofusion fittings that enable the integrity of a weld between an electrofusion fitting and a pipe lining (or stand-alone pipe) to be tested in the field, and corresponding methods of installation and testing. An electrofusion fitting for joining sections of lined pipe has heating elements configured to create at least one weld between the electrofusion fitting and a pipe lining, and a channel provides fluid access to a test region between the electrofusion fitting and the pipe lining to allow leak testing to be performed. The channel may be provided through the fitting itself, or alternatively through the pipe lining. Methods of fabricating or laying pipeline may incorporate use of the improved fitting whether using length-by-length construction methods or joining subsequent reel-laid or towed-in pipe lengths. A closed bevel welding approach, permitting high speed automatic pipeline welding processes to be employed, is described in which the closed bevel is drilled through to allow access there through for providing leak testing and/or electrical power to the heating elements. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20160377213 | FUSION PIPE STRENGTHENING COLLAR - A fusion pipe assembly includes a fitting having at least one open end with a fusion region. A fusion pipe has a proximal end with a fusion region so that when the proximal end is inserted into the at least one open end, the fusion regions can be fused together. The fusion pipe has a distal end for mechanically coupling in a pipe network. A collar is inserted in the distal end and has an outer diameter approximately equal to an inner diameter of the distal end so that the collar strengthens the distal end. Preferably, the collar extends into the at least one open end of the fitting. | 12-29-2016 |
| 285210300 | Having solvent facilitator | 4 |
| 20090146414 | Method and system for joining pipeline components - Pipes and pipeline components made of plastic or PVC, which are designed to be assembled into pipelines used to convey water in structures, and which have one bore located on the side, near each end of the pipeline components. After assembling the pipeline in the designated wall, the pipes and pipeline components are glued together by injecting liquid acetone into the bores, causing the pipes and pipeline components to adhere to one another and to become sealed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090174180 | HOSE JOINT WITH ADHESIVE - A hose joint assembly includes a fitting, a hose receivable onto the fitting, and an adhesive for bonding the hose and the fitting together. For example, the adhesive is a microencapsulated two-part epoxy adhesive that functions as a lubricant when assembling the hose onto the fitting before curing. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090302596 | Coupling for connecting a capillary tube to a mixer - The coupling for connecting a tube ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20130241191 | PRESSURE-RATED SPLINE JOINT - A pressure-rated joint includes a first pipe including a bell, and a second pipe including a portion that is disposed within the bell of the first pipe. A mechanical coupling and a chemical coupling are provided between the first pipe and the second pipe. | 09-19-2013 |
| 285022000 | Spacing means (e.g., lugs) | 4 |
| 20080290652 | Mechanical Pipe Coupling Having Spacers - A preassembled mechanical pipe coupling having spacers is disclosed. The coupling has a plurality of interconnectable segments that straddle the ends of pipe elements to be joined. The segments have arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements. Spacers, positioned between the segments, maintain them in spaced apart relation sufficient to allow the pipe elements to be inserted between the segments. The segments have adjustably tightenable connection members for connecting the segments and drawing them to one another. When the connection members are tightened and the effect of the spacers is overcome, the arcuate surfaces are brought into engagement with the outer surfaces of the pipe elements. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090218806 | Weldable pipe fitting - A male fitting ( | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100117351 | Welding Spacer - A welding spacer includes a spacer body having a first pipe-engaging face and a second socket-engaging face. The spacer may be formed from any suitable material, including a liquid-degradable or heat-degradable composition. A spacer thickness separates the first face and the second face. The spacer thickness may comprise solid material or it may have one or more hollow portions. A peripheral edge is provided on the spacer body. One or more deformable members may be provided on the peripheral edge for retaining the spacer in a structure. The welding spacer may be incorporated in a pipe assembly that includes a first pipe segment and a second pipe segment. The first pipe segment has a socket at a first pipe end with an interior shoulder to seat the welding spacer. The second pipe segment has a second pipe end that is received in the socket and seated against the welding spacer. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20130181436 | Sealing and Filling Flange Ring for Injection Joints - An injection joint for a socket and pipe end pipe joint, which includes a socket, a pipe end inserted into the socket with a gap therebetween, and an flange ring capping the socket. Flange rings are disclosed which include an injection port and/or a slit. Injection joints may provide a recess in the pipe OD into which the flange ring is received, the recess functioning to stop travel of the flange ring during injection and widening the gap to facilitate adhesive travel. The split in the ring facilitates mounting the ring into the recess and functions as exit port. | 07-18-2013 |
