| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 285033000 | Quick release | 55 |
| 20080296889 | Fuel Pump Provided for Installation Inside a Fuel Container, with an Adapter - In a fuel pump ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090008927 | Coupling part for a plug connector arrangement - The invention relates to a coupling part for a plug connector arrangement, the coupling part having a coupling body comprising a receptacle into which a plug-in part can be plugged, in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the receptacle, in order to produce a fluid-tight connection, and the coupling part having two spaced-apart locking elements which, in a locking position, penetrate laterally, opposite one another, into the receptacle in order to engage behind the plug-in part and which can be moved into a release position in order to release the plug-in part. In order to develop the coupling part so that it is easier to handle, it is proposed according to the invention that the coupling part has an actuating element which is adapted to be moved relative to the coupling body, it being possible for the locking elements, by virtue of the actuating element being moved, to be moved out of the locking position into the release position, in which they are spaced apart from one another to a greater extent than in the locking position. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090072529 | Quick connector for electric heating tube - A quick connector includes a main body externally provided with a bottom slot, an annular rib, and guiding recesses located above the annular rib, and internally defining a receiving space communicable at a lower end with the bottom slot via an opening; a lying U-shaped conductor extended through the opening with a lower end externally pressed against the bottom slot and an upper end located near an upper end of the receiving space for electrically connecting to an electric heating tube; and an elastic element mounted between the receiving space and the lying U-shaped conductor. The main body is mounted in an electric heating device via a mounting bracket engaged with the guiding recesses. With the elastic element, the lying U-shaped conductor may be elastically moved backward in the receiving space to enable convenient connecting or removing of the electric heating tube to or from the quick connector. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090102184 | PLUG CONNECTOR FOR PLASTIC PIPE CONDUITS - A plug connector for inserting a tubular plug-in part in a fluid-tight manner, useful for plastic pipe conduits is provided, consisting of a housing part with a plug-in receptacle, a retaining element and a fluid seal arranged in the plug receptacle; the housing part having a two-piece base part consisting of a receiving part for the retaining element and a connection part for connection of the housing part, to e.g., a threaded bore. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090289449 | TUBE CONNECTOR - A tube connector that allows for a secure connection between a plug and a socket is provided. An accommodation space is provided such that, when the plug is inserted into an insertion hole of the socket while a sleeve is lifted upward to a base-end position, if a ball rolls on an outer periphery of the plug so as to come into abutment with a projection, the accommodation space entirely accommodates the ball at a side adjacent to the socket relative to the outer periphery of the plug. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090315322 | Fire Engine Hose Connector - A fire engine hose connector system and a method for using the system are reported. The system allows for rapid connection between the fire hose and the fire engine, and more importantly the system enables even more rapid disconnection. The fire engine and fire fighting personnel may make a rapid escape form an overtaking wildfire. The ability to rapidly disconnect and escape from the fire scene allows the fire engine and personnel to access hydrant supplies that would otherwise not be available due to safety procedures that preclude connection when the long disconnect time requirements of prior art connectors place the escape of the fire engine and personnel at risk in a rapidly moving fire. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100013214 | Integral 90 Degree Fitting Hydraulic Quick Coupler and Attachments and Work Machines Employing the Same - A hydraulic quick coupler for coupling hydraulic hoses of an attachment to a work machine includes a cylindrical quick release coupler end portion configured to mate with another quick coupler to form a sealed hydraulic connection. A middle portion of the quick coupler is connected to the end portion and provides a fluid path to the end portion. An integral 90° elbow of the quick coupler includes a threaded end providing a threaded connection to the middle portion, a flare style coupler end for coupling to a fitting of a hydraulic hose, and a 90° bend section connected between the threaded end and the flare style coupler. The 90° bend section provides a fluid path between the threaded end and the flare style coupler and is configured to redirect hydraulic fluid flow by 90°. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100052310 | QUICK CONNECT COUPLER - A coupler for coupling a first fluid delivery device to a second fluid delivery device includes a base adapted for mounting at one of the openings of the first fluid delivery device, a locking member coupled to the base about the base's longitudinal axis, with the locking member being movable along the base along the base's longitudinal axis between a locking position and an unlocking position. A connector member having a body adapted for releasably mounting at one of the openings of the second fluid delivery device is releasably engageable with the locking member and with the base wherein the fluid flow passageways of the base and the connector member are in fluidic communication. Further, the locking member is biased toward the connector member to thereby engage the connector member with a first force when fluid is flowing through the coupler and with a second lower force when fluid is not flowing through the coupler wherein when no fluid is flowing through the coupler, the connector member may be disconnected from the locking member by simply overcoming the second lower biasing force. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100072744 | Quick-Connect Structure for Quick Connection of Piping Elements - The present invention provides a new-model quick-connect device for piping elements. It solves the problem of difficult disassembly, poor sealing and easy occurrence of leakage in quick-connect structures for piping elements. In one embodiment, the new-model quick-connect device for piping elements of the present invention comprises a main body having an interior surface defining a connecting hole, and the main body can connect with a connecting tube inserted into the connecting hole. An annular groove is provided in the inner surface of the main body defining the connecting hole, and a sealing washer that can form an air-tight or fluid-tight seal with the inserted connecting tube is embedded in the annular groove. Located radially outwardly of the sealing washer is a clamping ring that can connect with the connecting tube. The connecting ring has a plurality of jack catches that incline toward the inside of the connecting hole. When the tube or piping is inserted, the clamping ring grips the tubular member, providing increased opposing force to prevent disconnection. Radially outwardly of the clamping ring, there is an annular socket which can push away the jack catches when the clamping washer is pushed against the inner surface defining the connecting hole. The present invention is reliable to use, versatile and convenient, has a high sealing performance and can be used for temporary or permanent connections. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100102548 | TUBE FITTING - A tube fitting is provided which is capable of easily attaching and detaching a tube by one hand manipulation and of more improving attachability and detachability and setting pressure contact force to be higher. The tube fitting including a tubular main body, a sleeve being tubular-shaped and being fixed in the main body with axial lines of the main body and the sleeve coincided with each other, a locking member having a ring part and a plurality of extended parts extending from the ring part toward an axial direction and being mounted in the sleeve in a state where axial lines of the ring part and the sleeve are coincided with each other and being movable in the sleeve in an axial direction and in a circumferential direction. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100213702 | RELEASE TOOL FOR QUICK CONNECTOR - A quick connector includes a female member and a male member. The male member includes a retaining member to connect the male member and the female member. The retaining member includes an operated portion provided at an extending end of the extending portion and a claw portion. The female member includes a window portion with which the claw portion of the retaining member comes into engagement. The engagement is releasable by elastically deforming the operated portion of the retaining member toward the axis line of the male member. A release tool includes at least one operating portion which is configured to come into contact with the at least one operated portion of the retaining member to press the at least one operated portion toward the axis line of the male member so as to release connection between the male member and the female member. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100219627 | Fire Engine Hose Connector - A fire engine hose connector system and a method for using the system are reported. The system allows for rapid connection between the fire hose and the fire engine, and more importantly the system enables even more rapid disconnection. The fire engine and fire fighting personnel may make a rapid escape form an overtaking wildfire. The ability to rapidly disconnect and escape from the fire scene allows the fire engine and personnel to access hydrant supplies that would otherwise not be available due to safety procedures that preclude connection when the long disconnect time requirements of prior art connectors place the escape of the fire engine and personnel at risk in a rapidly moving fire. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100327574 | SOCKET FOR PIPE JOINT AND PIPE JOINT - A socket that receives and locks a plug includes a cylindrical socket body having a plug-receiving part, a first through-hole, and a second through-hole rearward of the first through-hole, a plug-locking element movable in the first through-hole between a locking position for preventing the plug from being pulled out and an unlocking position for allowing the plug to be pulled out, a sleeve-operating element movable in the second through-hole, a sleeve provided around the socket body and urged to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction, and a collar urged in the socket body. The socket body has a guide portion located forward of the collar and adjacent to the forward end edge of the collar to prevent the forward end of the plug as inserted into the socket from engaging with the forward end surface of the collar and to guide the forward end of the plug into the collar. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110057436 | Quick disconnect device for connecting a sprayer tank to a portable pump assembly - A quick disconnect device for connecting a sprayer tank to a portable pump assembly has a tubular body with an internal passageway for conveying gas between the sprayer tank and the portable pump assembly. A first plunger member is mounted within the internal passageway of that device for moving reciprocally between the sprayer tank and the portable pump assembly. A second plunger member, mounted within the internal passageway, moves reciprocally between the sprayer tank and the portable pump assembly. A first resilient member urges the first plunger member away from the sprayer tank to prevent gas from flowing into the sprayer tank. A second resilient member urges the second plunger member toward the sprayer tank to prevent gas from flowing out of the sprayer tank. The first plunger member moves toward the sprayer tank to overcome the spring constant of the first resilient member to direct gas from the portable pump assembly into the sprayer tank. And the internal pressure of the sprayer tank moves the second resilient member to overcome the spring constant of the second resilient member for relieving pressure from the sprayer tank. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110057437 | Quick Connect Coupling Stabilization Apparatus, Systems and Methods - A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling has a clip, a male portion having an annular groove adapted to receive the clip, a female portion, and a sealing element. The female portion has a dual function frustoconical portion adapted to compress the sealing element during joinder of the male portion with the female portion as well as to compress the clip into the annular groove in preparation of separating the male portion from the female portion. Further, a sleeve with a shoulder is slideably placed about the male portion which has a debris barrier and adapted to capture the clip compressed within the annular groove sleeve by wedging the shoulder apart from said debris barrier. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110163532 | Fire Engine Hose Connector - A fire engine hose connector system and a method for using the system are reported. The system allows for rapid connection between the fire hose and the fire engine, and more importantly the system enables even more rapid disconnection. The fire engine and fire fighting personnel may make a rapid escape form an overtaking wildfire. The ability to rapidly disconnect and escape from the fire scene allows the fire engine and personnel to access hydrant supplies that would otherwise not be available due to safety procedures that preclude connection when the long disconnect time requirements of prior art connectors place the escape of the fire engine and personnel at risk in a rapidly moving fire. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110227332 | PUMP-HYDRANT QUICK-CONNECTOR AS WELL AS A PUMPING STATION CONTAINING A PUMP-HYDRANT QUICK-CONNECTOR - The subject of the present invention is a pump-hydrant quick-connector ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110233921 | CONDUIT STRUCTURE FOR A HOT WATER TAP, AS WELL AS SUCH TAP - A conduit structure provided with a rotation coupling comprises a first hose part ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233922 | IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATIC COUPLERS - A coupler and plug system for air line uses which identifies properly mating components by the colors of the components. The coupler of the system includes a sleeve which is made in a chosen color. The plug of the system is made in the same color as the sleeve of the coupler. The plug and coupler sleeve may be anodized aluminum dyed in the same color. By choosing a plug which is of a matching color to the sleeve of a coupler, the user will choose a plug which properly mates with the coupler. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110272935 | Quick-coupling device for pipelines and the like - A quick-coupling device ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272936 | QUICK CONNECT COUPLING MECHANISM ADAPTER - An adapter for use with a quick connect coupling mechanism including a male member and a female member comprises a shroud, a base, and a trigger element. The shroud may be tubular in shape and may be placed on an outer sleeve of the female member. The base may be coupled to the rear edge of the shroud, extending rearward therefrom and may maintain linear motion of the adapter during usage. The trigger element may be coupled to the shroud and the base and may extend outward therefrom. The trigger element may include an arcuate forward wall that is configured to receive a finger of a user and to be pulled rearward during retraction of the outer sleeve. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110298208 | Quick connect coupler for glass container molding machine - A quick connect coupler for use with a glass container molding machine is provided, for coupling a mold member to a mold moving member. The coupler includes a first coupler member that is configured to be coupled to one of the mold member and the mold moving member, and a second coupling member. The second coupling member is configured for being coupled to the other of the mold member and the mold moving member. The first coupler member includes a first coupler body and at least one grip member movable relative to the first coupler body between a second coupler engaging position and a second coupler release position. A non-threaded grip engaging member is movable between a grip engaging position wherein the grip engaging member holds the grip member in a second coupler engaging position and a grip releasing position in which the grip engaging member permits the grip member to move to the second coupler release position. The second coupler is selectively engageable with the first coupler member. The second coupler member includes a grip receiving portion for receiving the grip member when the grip member is in the second coupler engaging position. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20130285367 | PIPE QUICK RELEASE STRUCTURE - A pipe quick release structure includes a first pipe having at least one guiding element formed on an outer periphery of the first pipe, a second pipe having at least one axial trough defined to correspond to and movably and selectively receive therein the at least one guiding element of the first pipe and a joint securely received in the second pipe and having at least one axial ledge formed on an outer periphery thereof to be movably received in the at least one axial trough of the second pipe, at least one second axial trough defined to receive therein the at least one guiding element of the first pipe and at least one recess defined to communicate with the at least one second axial trough to selectively position the at least one guiding element of the first pipe so as to selectively secure connection of the first pipe to the second pipe. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130313818 | Refueling Coupling - A refueling coupling has an annular fitting having a bore, bayonet lugs and slots suiting it for connection to a pressure filling nozzle. A dry-break member is provided within the annular fitting, normally sealing to it with the aid of an O-ring seal. When the pressure filling nozzle is fitted, the dry-break member is depressed allowing fuel to flow. The dry-break member has a central aperture, normally closed by a side pivoted flap. The pivot is at a pin carried in lugs on the underside of a central disc having the aperture. The flap has a finger projecting between the lugs and having the pin passing through it. A spring is carried on the pin and normally biases the flap into its closed position parallel with the disc. An O-ring is carried on the flap whereby should unusual forces displace fuel against the flap it does not leak. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130341904 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System - A quick connect/disconnect system includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a tube coupling portion. The second component defines a channel configured to receive the tube coupling portion. The channel opens to a first end portion of the second component. The second component further includes a first resilient seal positioned within the channel adjacent to the first end portion and sized to sealingly engage the tube coupling portion, a second resilient seal positioned within the channel and spaced apart from the first resilient seal, the second resilient seal sized to sealingly engage the tube coupling portion, and an annular expansion area located between the first resilient seal and the second resilient seal and in fluid communication with the channel. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130341905 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System Male Component - A quick connect/disconnect system male component includes a first body and a ring assembly. The first body defines a fluid channel therethrough. The first body includes a first coupling portion at a first end portion and a second coupling portion at a second end portion. The first coupling portion is configured to couple with a fluid conduit and the second coupling portion configured to couple with a female quick connect/disconnect system component. The ring assembly is supported by the first body. The ring assembly extends about the second coupling portion and includes a first mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly configured to rotatably engage a second mating feature on an external surface of the female quick connect/disconnect system component. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130341906 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System and Method of Manipulating a Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System - A method of manipulating a quick connect/disconnect system includes connecting a first coupling portion of a first connecting member to a fluid conductor, inserting a second coupling portion of the first connecting member within a third coupling portion of a second connecting member and inserting the third coupling portion within a ring assembly which is fixedly positioned with respect to the first coupling portion. The method further includes engaging a mating feature on an external surface of the third coupling portion with a mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly, rotating the ring assembly about the third coupling portion while the first mating feature is engaged with the second mating feature, and forcing the second coupling portion to move further within the third coupling portion by rotation of the ring assembly. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140001745 | Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System and Method of Manipulating a Quick Connect and Quick Disconnect System | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140054883 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140077489 | ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION TO A MODULAR APPLIANCE - An adjustable connector system for use in an appliance is provided, wherein the adjustable connector system includes a channel disposed on a surface of the appliance, an access aperture defined by a surface adjacent the channel, and a utility enabled connector at least partially received in the channel, and extending from the access aperture, wherein the utility enabled connector includes an elongated member configured to at least partially extend along the channel, and extend from the access aperture, and an interface adapted to supply at least one utility to a modular appliance configured to be removably attached to one of a plurality of removable attachment locations on the appliance. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140103637 | COUPLERS - A coupler (for coupling a plug with a gas supply) may include a body having a first through hole and a second through hole. The coupler may further include a ring having a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity may be pneumatically disconnected from the second through hole when the ring is disposed at a first position with respect to the body. The first cavity may be pneumatically connected to both the first through hole and the second through hole when the ring is disposed at a second position with respect to the body. The second cavity may be pneumatically connected to the second through hole when the ring is disposed at the first position with respect to the body. The second cavity may be pneumatically disconnected from the second through hole when the ring is disposed at the second position with respect to the body. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140125051 | Quick Connector Coupling - Quick connector coupling having a connector body to receive a male member with a radial upset comprised of two separate, interconnected components, a head element and a sealing element which define a through-hole from a male member entry port at the end of the head element axially to an exit port at the end of the sealing element. A retainer for releasably securing the male member to the connector body is ring-shaped, and encircles the connector body head element. It includes at least one retainer element, which reaches through a window in the head element and interacts with the radial upset of the male member to secure the male member in the connector body. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140217719 | CLOSED MALE LUER CONNECTOR - A fluid flow connector including a housing assembly, having a first end and a second end arranged along a common longitudinal axis, and a resilient fluid flow conduit member having a forward end, disposed alongside the first end of the housing assembly, formed with a selectably closable slit and with at least one side opening. The resilient fluid flow conduit member is positioned in a closed position wherein the slit is closed but the at least one side opening is open and in an open position, allowing the slit to open and leaving the at least one side opening open, whereby when the resilient fluid flow conduit member is in the open position, the selectably closable slit and the at least one side opening each provide a fluid flow pathway between an interior of the resilient fluid flow conduit member and the first end of the housing assembly. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140312609 | CONNECTING DEVICE - A connecting device for connecting a fluid sensor to a channel module has a locking device that can secure the fluid sensor on the channel module, a closure device that can allow the flow of a fluid conducted in the channel module from the channel module to the fluid sensor, and an actuating means, the actuating means actuating the locking device. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150014987 | MULTIFUNCTION PUMP WITH QUICK CONNECTOR - The present invention discloses a multifunction pump with quick connector, comprising a pump body ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150021900 | QUICK CONNECTOR - The disclosure relates to a quick connector comprising a first part and a second part. The first part forms a seal with the second part via a first sealing surface on the first part and a second sealing surface on the second part. The first part comprises an outer connector comprising a first through channel, and an inner connector comprising a second through channel in fluid communication with the first through channel. The second part comprises a housing comprising a housing end opposite the second sealing surface, and a third through channel that extends between the second sealing surface and the housing end. The inner connector of the first part protrudes a predetermined distance into the third through channel. The quick connector further comprises a conduit attached to the inner connector and extending through and out from the third through channel. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150076810 | SNAP-IN ORIENTED FITTING - A connector system includes a plug portion and a receiving portion. The plug portion includes a resilient retention portion at the forward end of the plug portion, a sealing member distal from the retention portion, an orientation plate rigidly connected to the plug portion, wherein the orientation plate has a frontal profile including one or more straight edges. The receiving portion includes, a hole through the receiving portion, wherein the hole has a diameter smaller than a largest diameter of the resilient retention portion, a shoulder on one side of the receiving portion that cooperates with the retention portion to fix the axial position of the plug portion in the receiving portion, a recess on the opposite side of the receiving portion, wherein the recess has a frontal shape similar to the frontal profile of the orientation plate, wherein the orientation plate fits within the recess to fix the rotational orientation of the plug portion with respect to the receiving portion. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150115595 | COUPLING UNIT, COUPLING DEVICE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD - A coupling unit is disclosed which includes a sleeve opening that extends in the longitudinal direction and into which at least one medium-conveying plug element can be at least partially inserted, A support sleeve includes at least one circumferential pocket on an inner side that faces a plug element and defines the sleeve opening transverse to the longitudinal direction. A sliding element is arranged in the pocket and movably transferred from a release position into a coupling position during the insertion of the plug element. A sealing element is arranged between the sliding element and the pocket of the support sleeve in the release position and pre-stressed in the direction of the plug element. The sealing element is released by the sliding element in the coupling position in order to close and seal a potential gap formed between the support sleeve and the plug element. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150145240 | FLUID COUPLING WITH LOCK CONNECTION - A method and apparatus for forming a quick connector with a lock connection. The quick connector includes a quick connector body and a mating component on of which having, in one aspect, an external spacing recess. The component has a step bore extending from a first end. A seal member is mounted on the step surface for sealing connection to a tubular component inserted through the quick connector body into the bore end component. Material is displaced from the component into the body or from the body into the component to mechanically lock and fluidically seal the body in the first component. In another aspect, one or more roll pins are inserted through aligned openings in the first component in the body. The roll pin expands to form an interference connection between the body and the component. In another aspect, a projection formed on one of a component in the body are used to projection weld the body to the component. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20160076687 | Device and Method for Securing a Drain Tile - A securing device is disclosed having a flange mountable on a suction-providing source, and having pipe members that detachably receive a corrugated pipe such as a drain tile. A major or outer pipe is concentrically and integrally joined to, and extends perpendicularly from the flange. The outer pipe includes a rod receiving slot extending circumferentially and radially through a predetermined portion of the outer pipe. A minor or inner pipe is concentrically and integrally joined to, and extends perpendicularly from the flange such that the inner pipe is concentrically disposed inside the outer pipe. A latch is mounted on the outer pipe and is and is movable between a latched position and a fully unlatched position. A securing rod is pivotally connected to the outer pipe and is operatively associated with the latch subassembly so as to be movable from a secured position to a released position. When the latch subassembly is in the fully unlatched position, the rod is in the released position, and when the latch subassembly is in the latched position, the rod is in the secured position to detachably secure the position of a drain tile upon the inner pipe. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160084413 | QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR - A quick release connector is provided, including: a female connector, including an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member slidably sleeved on the inner sleeve member, a first elastic member abutting against between the inner and outer sleeve members, an blocking member disposed on and partially protrudable into the inner sleeve member and a first elastic abutting assembly disposed in the female connector; a male connector, including a connecting protrusion, the connecting protrusion being movable between a stuck position and a releasing position relative to the inner sleeve member, the connecting protrusion elastically abutted by the first elastic abutting assembly to be in the stuck position normally. Wherein, when the connecting protrusion is in the stuck position, the male connector is non-withdrawable from the female connector; and when the connecting protrusion is in the releasing position, the male connector is withdrawable from the female connector. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084420 | CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING PEX TUBING TO A FITTING WHICH INCLUDES A CLAMP - Connection system to connect a tubing with a fitting comprises a tubular fitting including an exterior shoulder and an annular groove disposed a distance away from the shoulder, the tubular fitting is configured to be inserted into the tubing to overlie the groove; a clamp including first and second curved sidewalls, a flexible joint connecting a respective first end of the curved sidewalls, clenching means that connects respective second ends of the curved sidewalls, and an annular flange arranged in an internal region of the curved sidewalls; and the annular flange is disposed over the annular groove when the sidewalls are engaged with the shoulder such that the tubing underneath the annular flange is forced into the annular groove by the annular flange when the clamp is in a clamped position. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160169433 | Coupler Device and Method for Using the Same | 06-16-2016 |
| 285034000 | Radially moved segmented threads (e.g., chuck type) | 12 |
| 20080277922 | Tube Coupling - The invention concerns a coupling for tubes with a body with a neck ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080277923 | Connector Device for Media Conduits - The invention relates to a connector device for plugingly connecting at least one media conduit. The conduit device ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090146416 | Universal Quick Connection Unit for Connecting Pipe to Hydraulic or Pneumatic Tool - A quick connection unit for hydraulic or pneumatic tools includes a female part having an axial passage and a lateral tube. A fixing bolt extends into the axial passage and the female part is pivotable about the fixing bolt along a Y-axis. A path is defined in the shank of the fixing bolt which is connected to the hydraulic or pneumatic tool. An L-shaped male part includes a horizontal tube and a vertical tube, wherein the horizontal tube is rotatably connected to the lateral tube of the female part and communicates with the lateral passage in the lateral tube and the axial passage. The horizontal tube of the male part is pivotable about an X-axis of the lateral passage. A pipe is connected to an inlet of the vertical tube of the male part. The pipe can be rotated along the two axes relative to the hydraulic or pneumatic tool. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090174181 | PIPE COUPLING - A pipe coupling ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090256350 | QUICK CONNECT FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR - A quick connect fuel hose connector for connecting an LP fuel hose to a threaded inlet fitting on a vehicle or appliance fuel tank comprises an annular body having an inlet for fuel at an inner end and an outlet for fuel at a recessed opening in an outer end. Latch members pivotally mounted in slots on opposite sides of the body engage and latch the connector to the fuel tank inlet fitting when the connector is fitted over the inlet fitting. A lost motion spring seal maintains a tight seal between the connector and the inlet fitting. A replaceable nose seal on an outlet valve in the connector provides an improved sealing connection between the connector outlet valve and the fuel tank inlet valve. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090322073 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOWER APPARATUS - A fastening assembly for a shower apparatus has a locating pipe, a fastening element and an interconnecting element. The locating pipe has a through hole and an outer thread. The fastening element is mounted around the locating pipe and has a mounting tube, a head and a mounting hole. The mounting tube is mounted around the locating pipe. The head is formed with the mounting tube. The mounting hole is formed in the fastening element and is screwed with the outer thread. The interconnecting element is mounted in the locating pipe, is connected to the fastening element and has an inserting tube and a connecting panel. The inserting tube is inserted into the locating pipe. The connecting panel is formed with the inserting tube and abuts the head. Therefore, the fastening assembly is mounted on the outlet pipe quickly and efficiently to aid shower installation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100244435 | Fire hose connection adaptor - A quick-mounting adapter is axially forced upon and then twisted relative to threaded targets for connection. A rotatable hub has a threaded portion for connection to a hose and an integral flange fastened to a tubular sleeve coaxially within the adapter. A rotatable handle assembly comprises a rigid ring with an internal orifice and at least two outwardly projecting handle segments. A multi-segment thread assembly secured within a ring groove to the sleeve is displaceable radially inwardly and outwardly in response to a rigid, cylindrical collar secured to the handle assembly. Each segment comprises an outer tapered portion contacted by and compressed by the collar. Pushing and subsequent rotation of the handle assembly attaches the thread assembly on the threaded target to connect the adapter. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100270789 | QUICK CONNECT TOOL - A quick connect tool collar including a multipart collar body. A rib extending radially inwardly from the collar body and one or more recesses in the collar body at an inside dimension surface thereof. One or more profiles at an outside dimension surface of the collar body. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100327575 | QUICK FILL FLUID CONNECTOR - A fluid connector having a longitudinal axis and selective open and closed conditions, the connector only in its closed condition adapted to threadedly engage a mating fluid fitting. The fluid connector includes an elongate conduit member extending along the longitudinal axis, an annular collar disposed about and having axial movement relative to the conduit member between the connector open and closed conditions, and a plurality of split nut members circumferentially distributed about the conduit member and having axial movement relative to the collar between the connector open and closed conditions. The plurality of split nut members and the collar are jointly rotatably about the longitudinal axis, and each split nut member has a distal end defining a threaded nut segment. The split nut member distal ends in the connector closed condition are constrained by the collar against radially separating movement relative to the longitudinal axis and cooperatively define a nut configured to threadedly engage a mating fluid fitting. The split nut member distal ends in the connector open condition have an expanded configuration in which, relative to the connector closed condition, they are radially separated from the longitudinal axis and not cooperatively positioned to threadedly engage a mating fluid fitting. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20160018035 | Quick connector apparatus - The present invention provides a quick connector device that includes: a connector body that has two fluid hose connectors located at two ends and an injector port connector located at a middle bottom section thereof; a locking member that is inserted into and rotatably connected to the injector port connector of the connector body and detachably coupled to the injector port; and an o-ring that is coupled to the injector port connector of the connector body and provides a sealing to the injector port. The connector body includes a support rib and a receiving space that securely maintain the locked state and allow the technician to easily assemble/disassemble the device. The quick connector device allows the technician to determine whether the device is in the locked or unlocked state based on the angular position of the locking member. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160053926 | REUSABLE CLAMP WITH LATCH RELEASE ARM FOR CONNECTING CONDUIT SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A reusable clamp for retaining conduit sections or sanitary fittings having circular flanges together includes two gland members movable between open and closed positions. The gland members include two handles projecting outwardly from the gland members and two sets of locking detents formed on a latch finger connected to one gland member and the outer periphery of the other gland member. The locking detents engage to prevent movement of the gland members away from the closed position until a latch release arm coupled to the latch finger is depressed towards one of the handles, which causes the locking detents to disengage from one another and enables re-opening of the clamp when desired. The latch release arm and one or more of the handles also include tie-receiving loops to prevent accidental opening of the clamp unless desired by the end user. | 02-25-2016 |
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| 20100320747 | SOCKET FOR PIPE JOINT AND PIPE JOINT - A socket that receives and locks a plug has a cylindrical socket body, a plug-locking element provided in a first through-hole of the socket, a sleeve-operating element provided in a second through-hole of the socket, a sleeve, and a collar. The collar is movable between a first position (FIG. | 12-23-2010 |
