| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 285124100 | Parallel paths | 30 |
| 20080197623 | Hydraulic System - A hydraulic system, comprising a housing ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20130062878 | EXHAUST PIPE CONNECTING STRUCTURE - An exhaust pipe connecting structure includes a first exhaust pipe, a second exhaust pipe, a seal member, and a gasket. The second exhaust pipe is a separate part from the first exhaust pipe. The second exhaust pipe is connected to the first exhaust pipe and defines an exhaust passage together with the first exhaust pipe. The seal member is located between the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe in a connecting portion where the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe connect. The gasket is arranged between the seal member and the exhaust passage in the connecting portion where the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe connect together. The gasket has a heat resistant property. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130134702 | FLUIDIC CONDUIT DOCKING - An apparatus for providing coolant to a computer rack system comprises a first and a second quick disconnect couplings each having a male insert, a female socket aligned with the male insert and a release collar movable on the female socket between a release position and a docked position, a carriage slidably coupled to the chassis to move the male inserts between a retracted position with male inserts separated from the female sockets and a docked position with male inserts inserted into the female sockets. A resilient member intermediate the chassis and the release collars assists in moving the release collars from the release position to the docked position to make up a fluidic circuit. A collar stop coupled to the chassis and aligned with the release collars engages and moves the release collars from the docked position to the release position to break out the fluidic circuit. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130134703 | ARCHIMEDES SCREW ASSEMBLY - An Archimedes screw assembly comprising a plurality of helically curved tubular components ( | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130168955 | MARITIME SUPPLY LINE - The invention relates to a maritime supply line with at least two line elements which respectively comprise a jacket pipe, at least two inner lines which are arranged in the jacket pipe and a connecting element arranged at least at one end of the line element for the formation of a watertight connection to a line element to be connected. It is provided according to the invention that the connecting element comprises a connecting flange with a radially projecting collar, on which a radially projecting collar of a connecting flange of the line element to be connected can be placed. For the formation of the watertight connection the two radially projecting collars are incorporated by at least one tensioning clamp and are axially tensioned against each other. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20140001748 | FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140152000 | TUBE FITTING AND TUBE FITTING SET HAVING THE SAME - A tube fitting includes a multi-way tube member and a coupler. The multi-way tube member includes three interconnected tube-connecting segments, one of which has two locking portions disposed at a distal end thereof. The coupler includes a cap section covering one of the tube-connecting segments having the locking portions, two resilient retaining portions snapped respectively to the locking portions, a guide tube section extending from the cap section into the one of the tube-connecting segments, and a connecting tube section extending from the cap section in a direction away from the guide tube section for connection with an additional coupler. A curable filler can be filled among the multi-way tube member, the coupler, and a tube for fixing the tube within the multi-way tube member. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20150115598 | HIGH PRESSURE FLUID CONDUIT CONNECTOR COMPONENTS AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A high pressure fluid conduit connector includes male and female connector components that releasably snap into engagement with each other to fluidically connect two fluid conduits. The male connector component includes opposing latch arms that extend along a majority of the length of the female connector component when these connector components are engaged with each other. As a result, the engagement of latch catches on the latch arms and latching shoulders on the female connector component occurs near a rear proximal end of the female connector component. This enables a maximum amount of deflection of the latch arms for a given force applied by the user to pivot the latch arms, and the manufacturing of the male and female connector components may be reliably performed by conventional molding processes. Therefore, the fluid conduit connector provides reliable and advantageous operation, especially in high pressure fluid contexts. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20160045365 | MULTI LUMEN CO-RADIAL PNEUMATIC CONNECTOR - A multi-lumen surgical utility connector is configured to receive two or more utilities from a surgical utility supplying device. The multi-lumen surgical utility connector may be connected to a utility port of the surgical utility supplying device which supplies two or more utilities. The multi-lumen surgical utility connector may include a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag which identifies the type or model of multi-lumen surgical utility connector. The surgical utility supplying device may determine the type and parameters of utilities to be supplied through the multi-lumen surgical utility connector based on information read from the RFID tag. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160185588 | Coupling Device - The present invention relates to a coupling device configured to be mechanically coupled to a springless cap of a container to be in a coupled configuration. The coupling device comprises a first probe configured to be inserted into a first opening of the cap, a second probe configured to be inserted into a second opening of the cap, a first sleeve configured to cover a first extraction aperture of the first probe and a second sleeve configured to cover a second extraction aperture of the second probe. The first sleeve is slideably attached to the first probe and the second sleeve is slideably attached to the second probe. Furthermore, the coupling device is configured, when in the coupled configuration, to disengage a first closure insert of the cap from a first shoulder of the cap by axially pushing the first closure insert with the first probe. The coupling device is also configured, when in the coupled configuration, to disengage a second closure insert of the cap from a second shoulder of the cap by axially pushing the second closure insert with the second probe. In an embodiment the coupling device comprises a probe translation control mechanism and/or a sleeve translation control mechanism. The plugs in the cap may have a spring function derived from a material memory in the legs of the plug and this is used to retain the plugs in position and sealed. | 06-30-2016 |
| 285124200 | Having spacer means for pipes or tubes | 12 |
| 20080284160 | Coupling Device and a Method of Using Same - The present invention describes a coupling device ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100117354 | Quick connect port - A fuel delivery system, comprising a flange, a fuel draw tube secured to the flange, the fuel draw tube including an end region extending upwardly above a first surface of the flange, the end region including a connector receiving surface, and a fuel return tube secured to the flange, the fuel return tube including an end region extending upwardly above the first surface of the flange, the end region including a connector receiving surface, wherein the connector receiving surfaces are chosen from the group consisting of a downwardly facing shoulder and an enlarged inner tube diameter. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20130181440 | DUAL FAUCET STRUCTURE - A dual faucet structure includes a main body and two metallic pipes integrally formed with a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe of the main body. The main body has a water outlet between the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe. Each of the two metallic pipes has axial protrusions or grooves around an inner wall thereof. The cold water pipe and the hot water pipe have mating grooves or protrusions on outer walls thereof by injection molding to connect with the two metallic pipes. The present invention uses the environment friendly material to form the main body which connects with the metallic pipes. The dual faucet structure of the present invention is cost-effective and provides stable water flow and is environment friendly and has larger torque. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130214528 | HOSE-LINE CONNECTOR AND LINE ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a line assembly having a junction part, hose connection piece and a hose-line attached and fastened to the hose connection piece. The hose connection piece has, at its free front end, a sealing portion with a circumferentially smooth sealing surface that is free of molding seams. Thereafter, the hose connection piece includes a holding portion. The hose-line is clamped radially over its circumference by two clamps located in in two axially spaced regions of its attached end, specifically, in a region of the sealing portion and in a region of the holding portion. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130221662 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST CONDUIT AND A SECOND CONDUIT CONNECTED THROUGH A CONNECTING DEVICE - An assembly is provided that includes at least one first conduit and at least one second conduit connected together through a connecting device. The connecting device includes an exteriorly threaded tube; a connecting part attached to one end of the tube and including an orifice; a holding nut screwed onto the tube and axially maintaining the connecting part relative to a tube; and a retaining member attached on the holding nut and engaging with the first conduit so as to axially retain the first conduit fitted into the orifice, the retaining member cooperating with the first conduit so as to oppose the unscrewing of the holding nut. | 08-29-2013 |
| 285124300 | Apertured plate type | 4 |
| 20090001715 | ENDFORMED TUBULAR ASSEMBLY - An endform tubular assembly for a hydraulic system comprises (1) a connector member having an inner surface exhibiting a stepped configuration and a fixing member at the distal end thereof, and (2) an endform tubular member having an outer surface corresponding to the inner surface of the connector member, wherein the endform tubular member mates with inner surface of the connector member to provide an endform tubular assembly having an improved design for conveying fluids in a hydraulic system. The endform tubular assembly has inherent features therein that are measured to provide quantified values for assessing the robustness of the assembly and predict the performance of such assembly in high pressure applications for prolonged periods of time. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090160182 | Retainer Assembly for Conduit Connection - A retainer assembly that reduces misalignment of a conduit connection to a component. In addition, the assembly keeps the conduit in place on the component enabling the assembler to complete the assembly without having to hold the conduit. The assembly includes a connection block having a U-shaped retainer attached to the connection block. A retainer clip having an opening therein and a locking finger extending into the opening. The locking finger operative to engage a retention member located on the component to hold the connection block and conduit combination with respect to the component after which a fastener is used to secure the connection block and conduit combination to the component. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100019486 | MUFFLER FOR AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - A muffler for an exhaust system of a combustion engine has a housing and at least one inlet pipe and at least one outlet pipe each having a pipe end arranged inside the housing. A common intermediate bottom is provided for holding the pipe ends on the housing. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110012341 | Multiple Plug Coupling for Media Lines - A multiple coupling ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 285124400 | Including a fitting, boss, or nipple means | 3 |
| 20090121476 | Microfluidic Bus for Interconnecting Multiple Fluid Conduits - The present invention relates to a device for interconnecting multiple fluid conduits in a microfluidic environment. The device is typically used to make a low-pressure fluidic connector system for microfluidic applications. A male connector component containing an array of conical nozzles having through holes is connected to fluidic tubing. A female connector component supports an elastomer membrane having an array of receptacles complementary to the nozzles. Through holes through the female connector and membrane are also connected to fluidic tubing. The conical nozzles are aligned with membrane receptacles and a connecting mechanism evenly distributes a compressive force between the male and female components to establish a fluid-tight seal between the nozzles and the membrane. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20140265307 | AC DUAL JOINT-BLOCK DESIGN - A dual joint block for pressing a seal against an air conditioner thermal expansion valve housing. The dual joint block includes a body having an inner face and an outer face. The body defines a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture extends through the body between the inner face and the outer face. The first aperture is configured to completely surround a first conduit extending therethrough. The second aperture extends through the body between the inner face and the outer face, and is configured to completely surround a second conduit extending therethrough. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160090954 | CONNECTING DEVICE AND COMPONENT GROUP - In order to provide a connecting device for connecting two components which enables two components to be connected in a reliable and noise-reducing manner, it is proposed that the connecting device include the following: a decoupling element; a sleeve for accommodating and guiding a connecting element, wherein the sleeve includes a base body which includes the following: a hollow cylindrical guidance section in which a connecting element is guidable; an axially limiting section which projects outwardly away from the guidance section in a radial direction; a radially outward limiting section which adjoins the axially limiting section and which together with the guidance section and the axially limiting section forms an annular seating section for accommodating the decoupling element. | 03-31-2016 |
| 285124500 | Located within block type connector for ducts | 8 |
| 20090066079 | MAKE-BRAKE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH OPPOSING LATCHES - A make-break connector assembly having a latching mechanism integral to the top and bottom of the housing. The connector assembly includes connectors for fluid or air flow. The connector assembly has a single button release to release both the top and bottom latches. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090140515 | PIPE CONNECTOR - The pipe connector ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100066077 | PIPE JOINT DESIGN - A connection joint brazed to a heat exchanger may employ a first block and a second block. The first block may have two fluid passages that align with two fluid passages of the second block. A first male insert may reside within a first fluid passage of each of the first block and the second block and a second male insert may reside within a second fluid passage of each block. Each of the male inserts may employ a first seal and a second seal with a raised boss region midway between the seals. The raised boss portion lies at the mated flats of the juncture of the first and second blocks, which are chamfered to permit part of the boss to locate in each of the chamfers. The seals may be o-rings they may be molded onto an insert base using an over molding or double shot manufacturing process. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20130015654 | Air-Tight Push-In and Pull-Out Connector System with Positive LatchingAANM Gilham; Jeffrey JayAACI SammamishAAST WAAACO USAAGP Gilham; Jeffrey Jay Sammamish WA USAANM Wekell; William OrenAACI Maple ValleyAAST WAAACO USAAGP Wekell; William Oren Maple Valley WA US - The present specification discloses an adapter for coupling a blood pressure cuff to a blood pressure manifold. In one embodiment, the adapter includes an elastomeric hose having a first end and a second end and a first lumen and a second lumen. The first and second lumens define a first air pathway and a second air pathway respectively. A first end connector is integrally formed with the first end and the second end connector is integrally formed with the second end. The first end connector includes a first seal and a second seal and the second end connector includes a third seal and a fourth seal. The first end of the first lumen terminates proximate to the first seal, the second end of the first lumen terminates proximate to the third seal, the first end of the second lumen terminates proximate to the second seal, and the second end of the second lumen terminates proximate to the fourth seal. The seals are comprised of O-rings, compressible wipers, or any other equally compressible, sealing material. Optionally, for a neonate adapter, the third and fourth seals at the second end connector are replaced by an integrated single lumen tube with a neonate cuff attached at its end. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20140021716 | Coupling Device for Connecting a Supply Tube for Dental Instruments with a Supply and Control Unit - The invention relates to a coupling device for connecting a supply tube for dental instruments with a supply and control unit having a coupling sleeve in which a first coupling body and a second coupling body are at least partially received along the longitudinal axis (LA) of the coupling sleeve, the first and second coupling body have several fluid ducts and electrical plug connections. The coupling device is preferably constructed in the form of a switchable valve coupling. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20150061282 | ASEPTIC CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a An aseptic connector comprising a first connection unit ( | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150108750 | OIL DRAIN CONNECTOR - An oil drain connector includes a main body and a sleeve. When it is required to release pressure, a sleeve is turned to loosen an upper section of an outer threaded portion of the main body relative to a container. Because an air outlet is slightly higher than a liquid inlet in the vertical direction, the liquid inside the container is first contact with a liquid inlet to pass through a first channel and then to be drained through a liquid outlet. At this time, the air enters a second channel through an air inlet, and then enters the container for the liquid to be drained smoothly. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150308599 | MULTI-COUPLING WITH SERVICEABLE LOCKING MECHANISM - A multi-coupling includes a fixed plate and a free plate, and a primary locking mechanism for locking the free plate to the fixed plate aligned to form multiple fluid passages through the multi-coupling. The primary locking mechanism may include a drive screw secured to the fixed plate engaged with a drive nut secured to the free plate, and a clam shell securing mechanism that secures the drive screw to the fixed plate. The clam shell halves are moveable to release the drive screw from the fixed plate independently of releasing drive screw from the drive nut. The multi-coupling further may include satellite locking mechanisms in combination with the primary locking mechanism. The satellite locking mechanisms may include satellite securing mechanisms that are moveable to release the satellite locking mechanism from the fixed plate. The locking mechanisms are removable while retaining the fixed plate fixed to base equipment. | 10-29-2015 |
