| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 285125100 | FOR BRANCHED PATH | 82 |
| 20090243284 | Fluid Transfer Assemblies and Related Methods - An assembly includes a first polymeric connector having a first passageway and a second passageway fixed relative to the first passageway; a first polymeric conduit having a third passageway in fluid communication with the first passageway; and a polymeric member extending over a gap between the first connector and the first conduit and at least portions of outer surfaces of the first connector and the first conduit. A method of attaching a first polymeric connector having a first passageway and a second passageway fixed relative to the first passageway, and a first polymeric conduit having a third passageway, the method includes attaching the first polymeric connector to the first polymeric conduit with a polymeric member extending over at least portions of outer surfaces of the first connector and the first conduit. The first passageway is in fluid communication with the third passageway. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100276925 | HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY FOR A HYDRAULIC VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL - The invention relates to a hydraulic assembly of a vehicle brake system with traction control. Hydraulic assemblies include a housing block, which is to be fitted with hydraulic components, and an electronic control unit for activating the components. It is known for a hydraulic connection for a pressure sensor to be provided on a housing block and for the signal of the pressure sensor to be taken into consideration for brake pressure regulation in the control unit. The invention proposes an advantageous arrangement of at least one second hydraulic connection for a second pressure sensor on the housing block in combination with blind bores of the hydraulic connections. The blind bores can be positioned in a variable fashion and formed with different lengths during the production of the housing block. In this way, it is possible for the pressure in different hydraulic partial regions of a vehicle brake system to be sensed in an application-specific manner. The number of such hydraulic connections for pressure sensors has no influence on the external dimensions of the housing block. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110018255 | ROTARY JOINT - The present invention provides a rotary joint which is available to maintain a cryogenic supplying refrigerant which flows in a fluid passage by a vacuum thermal insulation so that a cooling portion is cooled certainly. The rotary joint of the present invention comprises a vacuum use cylindrical shaft ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110062702 | HOSE MANIFOLD WITH INTEGRATED FILTRATION AND SHUT-OFF CHECK VALVES - The hose manifold integrates fluid filtration using cylindrical mesh screens and incorporates a check valve backup fluid shut-off system into the hose manifold. Two threaded check valve assemblies (one assembly on the iso side, one on the resin side) with slip on cylindrical filter screens are assembled into the hose manifold to filter the iso and resin fluids. When the hose manifold is assembled to the main fluid section of the foam applicator, pin features within the main fluid section open the spring loaded check balls in the hose manifold to allow for full fluid flow to the main fluid section. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110148097 | Specifically Compatible Connectors for Administration of Stored Gases - This invention relates to the field of connectors used to connect gas sources to apparatus for the administration or other use of gas or mixtures of gases, and more specifically to connectors used for gas administration for respiratory support of a user or patient. The connectors according to the present invention are shaped to be specifically compatible only with like connectors for each specific type gas or gas mixture used in the application, thus reducing or eliminating the chance for user error in connecting the wrong distribution connector to a particular supply connector. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120223517 | TUBING AND CONNECTOR AND METHOD MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is a device for fluid movement and method of making the same. The device has a core element comprised of a preformed barbed fitting having two or more barbed extensions. Each extension has a central bore connected to the central bores of the other extensions so as to provide fluid communications between them. A tube having a central bore is fitted over the barb of each extension. A molded housing is formed over the fitting and tubes to form the device | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120299288 | FUNCTIONALLY GRADED COMPOSITIONAL CONTROL METHODS TO ELIMINATE DISSIMILAR METAL WELDS (DMWs) DURING MANUFACTURE OF INTEGRAL HEADERS - A method of manufacturing a header assembly having a header section and a tube section includes the steps of providing a reverse mold of the header assembly, forming the header section by filling a header section of the reverse mold with an atomized low alloy steel powder, and forming the tube section. The tube section is formed by filling a first portion of a tube section with an atomized low alloy steel powder, forming a transition region by filling a second portion of the tube section with a series of atomized steel powders incrementally from a low alloy steel to an austenitic stainless steel, and filling a third portion of the tube section with an atomized austenitic stainless steel powder. The method further includes the step of consolidating and melting the atomized powders in a high temperature, high pressure atmosphere. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130113206 | Temporary Utility Service Apparatus - A utility service apparatus having at least one utility segment with a conduit system having an elongated body. A coupling structure is positioned at both ends. The coupling structure at one end is attachable to the coupling structure at the other end. A plurality of utility service components extend through the elongated body. Coupling a first end of a first utility segment with the second end of another utility segment assembly operably connects each of the plurality of utility service components to another utility segment assembly. Some of the segment assemblies include a unit head positioned along the elongated body. The unit head has a plurality of utility service ports coupled to the utility service components. Service implements can be attached thereto. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130161942 | CONNECTION FOR ROLL-BOND PANELS - A connection device for a roll-bond heat exchanger comprising two sheets fixed together on opposite sides with respect to a central plane and a plurality of channels for circulation of a fluid that are formed between said sheets. The connection device comprises at least one pair of connectors in fluid communication with said channels, and each of said connectors is situated on just one side with respect to said central plane. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130200608 | Multi-Use Pipe Cuff - A pipe coupling is provided with inner and outer diameter dimensions and structures optimized for connection with at least three different sizes of pipe or tubing. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130241196 | FITTING MAIN BODY FOR A SANITARY FITTING - Proposed is a fitting main body in which are arranged receptacles for the connections of the sanitary fitting to the water line, receptacles for a thermostat valve and a flow-rate regulating valve, and all water channels. The water channels are formed at least in part as flat ducts open towards one side of the fitting main body, wherein the longitudinal direction of the cross section through the flat ducts runs perpendicular to the side of the fitting main body. The ducts are closed off by a cover which is connected to the fitting main body. As a result, that part of the sanitary fitting which comprises all of the water channels is composed of the fitting main body and a cover. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130257038 | Multi-Use Pipe Cuff - A pipe coupling is provided with inner and outer diameter dimensions and structures optimized for connection with at least three different sizes of pipe or tubing. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130341909 | Crescent Shaped Hose or Hose Adapter - A crescent shaped hose end or adapter for interfitting into a crescent shaped opening that is formed in a circular opening of a conduit when another circular hose is present in the circular opening of the conduit. In one embodiment, there is an adapter that has a circular end to be affixed to a discharge drain for an appliance and the other end has a crescent shape cross section for use in a drain conduit having a circular opening and alongside another circular hose the takes up space in the opening. In either case, the crescent shaped cross section enables the device to be inserted through a crescent shaped opening that is formed between a circular hose and the circular opening of a drain conduit. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140015244 | Sanitary Fitting - A sanitary fitting contains a fitting housing with a basic element in the form of a straight circular cylinder with an open underside. An interior with a straight-line central axis is formed inside the basic element, into which and out of which lines pass through the open underside. The basic element has a branch which likewise has the form of a circular cylinder with an open outer face. The interior of the branch merges into the interior of the basic element. The branch contains a receptacle for a mixer cartridge. A connecting element inserted in the branch is used to make the water-carrying connection between the lines inside the basic element and the mixer cartridge inside the branch. The connecting element consists of plastic. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20150315773 | PLUMBING DRAINAGE COUPLING MEMBER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The plumbing drainage coupling member has a manifold from which three fixture connecting portions and extend. Each of the fixture connection portions has a respective inlet connectable directly, or by pipe, to an outlet of a fixture, such as washing tub, sink, bath or shower tray. The manifold has outlet connectable to a drainage pipe. A computerized method of producing the coupling member includes the steps of entering plumbing requirements into a computer so as to design the plumbing drainage coupling member; and using an output from the computer to drive a production method so as to produce the coupling member. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160018037 | Fluid Manifold Assembly - A fluid manifold includes: a main body defining a fluid pathway; and a plurality of ports coupled to the main body and in fluid communication with the fluid pathway, wherein each of the ports includes a first termination. Each first termination is configured to be coupled to a respective fluid coupler in a fluid tight manner using one or more of the following techniques: overmolding; sonic welding; spin welding; snap joints; heat welding; plastic welding; solvent bonding; vibration welding; and induction welding. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160047507 | TEST PORT FOR FUEL DISPENSER - A permanent test port mounting in a conventional gasoline/diesel fuel dispenser to provide a technician access to the fuel line and perform various tests that enables testing to occur at a highline point in the line system to include all or at least more of the line system head pressure than has been possible before. In particular, the test port has a quick connect/disconnect fitting disposed in a collar intermediate a mounting for a filter in a conventional gasoline/diesel fuel dispenser and the filter to provide a technician access to the fuel line and perform various tests. The quick connect/disconnect fitting may also be coupled to a hose for draining fuel under pressure into a safety can to prevent spillage during replacement of the filter. The safety can may be emptied into the fuel tank to conserve the fuel, prevent polluting the environment and as a safety measure. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160195208 | MOLDED FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLIES HAVING INCREASED WORKING PRESSURES AND BURST PRESSURES | 07-07-2016 |
| 285126100 | Having an access opening and removable cover | 3 |
| 20120181785 | INTEGRATED TARGET HUB FLANGE FOR OILFIELD FRACTURING SYSTEMS - The disclosure provides fittings having one or more inlets and one or more outlets with a target port and a target hub adapted to be coupled to the target port. The target hub is adapted to be removably coupled to the target port at a target coupler and sealingly engage the target port. The target hub includes a protrusion that protrudes into a flow path, where the protrusion includes a target face. A protrusion seal on the periphery of the protrusion sealingly engages a surrounding wall of the target port bore. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20130168956 | Hopper tee with comformable arcuate closure member - A directional hopper tee has a fluted interior vertical pipe that merges into a horizontal pipe. The horizontal pipe has an inlet that may receive bulk material, and subject to pressurized air that conveys the bulk material through the hopper tee. Bulk material may be discharged from a hopper through the vertical pipe, for conveyance for discharge from the horizontal pipe of the tee. A closure gate or door is provided through the bottom of the tee, generally in alignment with the vertical pipe, to allow for discharge or dropping of the granular material directly downwardly through and from the tee. The arcuate door is hinged on one side, and is locked by a cam lock on the opposite side, when located into closure against the bottom of the tee, but can be forced opened, through its cam mechanism, to provide for opening of the arcuate door and allow a direct downward discharge of the granular bulk material, from any hopper, and through the drop opening of the tee, as required. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20140110932 | BOTTOM DROP TEE WITH DOOR CATCH - A catch for securing a door to an object includes an engagement member connected to the door engaging a receiving member of a mount on the object. The door includes a first arm with an oblong hole for pivoting about a pin connected to the mount, and an engagement pin. Moving the door from a closed position causes the engagement pin to rotate with the door about the pivot pin. The door slides downward along the pivot pin as the pivot pin travels within the oblong opening, and the engagement pin makes contact with the receiving member, thereby retaining the door in an open position. Moving the door upward moves the pivot pin downward within the oblong opening disengaging the engagement pin from the receiving member, allowing the door to rotate to a closed position. A latch opposite the first arm retains the door in a closed position. | 04-24-2014 |
| 285127100 | Including a swivel joint | 2 |
| 20100102550 | TUBE FITTING - A tube fitting which can change a position (angle) of a fitting part to connect external tube thereto is provided. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20160010775 | CONFIGURABLE COUPLING APPARATUS FOR TUBULAR ELEMENTS | 01-14-2016 |
| 285129100 | And having additional, integral fitting, branch, or coupling for a means such as a vent | 5 |
| 20110062703 | FLUID TRANSFER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110115215 | PLUMBING CONNECTION HUB - The invention provides a plumbing connection hub for connecting household plumbing to appliances or basins. The hub includes a container formed by a continuous wall and at least one open side, a tubular drain outlet leading out of the container through an operatively lower portion of the wall and the outlet being connectable to the sewage system of a house, and a drain inlet leading into the container from an open side with the tube fixed to the wall, and with the inner ends of the inlet and outlet positioned to receive a s-trap between them. The hub further includes a water connection elbow pipe locating means for locating a water connection elbow pipe. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110215565 | COUPLING ELEMENT FOR CONNECTING TWO PIPE ENDS - Coupling element for connecting two pipe ends. The coupling element includes a housing with a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a connecting channel formed between the first and second connecting ends, and a vent duct having a passage covered by a hygroscopic seal and a vent valve that includes a valve seat and a valve element arranged in series with the hygroscopic seal and the passage. The valve element is structured to be lifted from the valve seat by a pressure in the connecting channel. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120326437 | Water Cooler Adapter - The invention provides the capability to add a common five (5) gallon water jug, commonly used on office water coolers, to the top of a water cooler jug. The invention consists of a collar which securely holds the water bottle and allows water to drain out. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130341910 | Coupling for a Plug-In Connection - A coupling component is provided for a plug-in connection for media-carrying lines, and includes a flow channel that has an inner cross-section that is enlarged in steps in order to allow the formation of a reflux zone when carrying the media, and a vent opening. The step-like enlargement is asymmetrically formed over the circumference of the inner cross-section so as to achieve an improved separation capacity. | 12-26-2013 |
| 285130100 | Intersecting paths (e.g., X- or cross-type) | 4 |
| 20120306194 | PIPE CONNECTION BLOCK - A connection block is revealed. The connection block includes a main body, at least two sleeve joint segments extending from a periphery of the main body, and at least one reinforcement part set between the main body and the sleeve joint segment. The sleeve joint segment is disposed with at least one slot. Thereby the connection block is stronger, not damaged or cracked easily. When the connection block and a pipe are connected, the sleeve joint segment is compressed a bit due to the slot and then is connected to an inner surface of the pipe securely by a recovery force of the sleeve joint segment. The assembling is easier and the connection is more stable. The connection block is with better practical value. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20150028580 | JOINT - Setting position, direction and magnitude of compressive force applied to a crossing part. A joint with: crossing part in which first and second channels bored in casings cross on an XY plane; and pressure device holds casings from both sides with crossing part between the direction of the Z-axis perpendicular to the XY plane by a pressure member and applies compressive force to the crossing part, the pressure device with: a bored part h is formed in the casings, into which the pressure device is fitted and supports pressure; adjusting the compressive force, the pressure member is in position including an intersection of a peripheral wall of the first and second channels in the z-axis direction, an abutting part of the pressure member and bottom of the bored part presses intersection of peripheral walls; a noncontact part provided to the center preventing the center of the crossing part from pressing. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150308592 | CONNECTING APPARATUS FOR CREATING A CONNECTION BETWEEN A MEASURING INSTRUMENT/VALVE BLOCK AND A PIPELINE - The present invention relates to a connecting apparatus for creating a connection to a measuring instrument or to a valve block/valve with a measuring instrument, and a connection to a pipeline or to a metering orifice device installed in a pipeline. The connecting apparatus comprises: a first connecting device that provides a direct or indirect sealing connection to the pipeline or to the metering orifice device with a first recess extending through in the longitudinal direction, and a second connecting device that provides a direct or indirect sealing connection to the measuring instrument or to the valve block/valve with a second recess extending through in the longitudinal direction. The first and second connecting devices are interconnected with sealing effect. The connecting unit is designed so that the sealing connection can be created solely by rotation of the connecting unit without rotating the first and second connecting devices. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160040816 | MECHANICAL PIPE FITTING - Devices and methods for coupling fluid conveying piping ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 285131100 | Y-type, (symmetrical along the centerline) | 7 |
| 20080265567 | Reverse flow wye connector - A subsea fitting is disclosed. The subsea fitting includes a body. The fitting includes at least two passages through the body. The passages are in fluid communication within the body. A diverter is located in at least one of the passages. The diverter may be movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the diverter allows open flow between two of the passages. In the closed position, the diverter inhibits flow between the two passages. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090021003 | Device and method for coupling a conduit - A coupling device formed of two identical sides is disclosed. Each of the two sides have a snap fitting mechanism which engage each other to releasably secure the sides together thereby forming the coupling device. The coupling device as formed has a main body communicating with at least two openings. Each opening is sized to engage an end of a corresponding conduit. Generally, the conduits are corrugated such that the openings engage one corrugation to form the friction fit. The openings may be conically shaped with pre-scored cut lines that can be cut at different diameters to engage conduits of different diameters. The openings of the coupling device have pre-score cut lines that may be cut in order to create the friction fit with corrugated conduits having different diameters. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090194993 | Converter that converts multiple faucets into one faucet - A converter that converts multiple faucets into one faucet comprises multiple inlet faucets and one outlet faucet. This converter receives a large amount of high pressure water from multiple garden hoses that are connected to multiple open faucets to increase a very high water pressure in this converter. We can let this very high pressure water come out the inlet of converter to wash floor. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100237607 | DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an exhaust piping system designed for a motor vehicle which includes: a first opening that includes a six inch inside diameter; a first bend downward from the first opening; a second bend downward from the first bend, wherein the pipe maintains a six inch inside diameter; a straight section downward from the second bend, wherein the pipe maintains a six inch inside diameter; a y-shaped piping attachment connected to the straight section at a first end, where the y-shaped piping splits the exhaust along two paths to the two remaining openings. A first straight exhaust pipe may be attached to the first opening and e transitions from a 6 inch outside diameter to a 7 inch outside diameter. A second straight exhaust pipe may be attached to the second opening and transitions from a 6 inch outside diameter to a 7 inch outside diameter. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110140410 | WATER DISTRIBUTION FITTING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A Y-shaped plumbing fitting comprises three generally radially extending tubes connected together for transmission of fluid therebetween. The radially outward end of each tube is terminated by a pipe connector. The axes of the three tubes extend radially in a common plane and intersect at a single point, subtending angles of 120° with each other. A further connector is provided extending substantially perpendicularly to the common plane of the three tubes to connect a fitting to the three tubes. An irrigation system, using the Y-shaped plumbing fitting comprises a network of pipes connected by the “Y” shaped fittings. Each pipe in the network is connected at each end to a leg of a respective Y-shaped fitting such that the pipes each form one side in a hexagonal shaped pipe network formation. Alternate “Y” shaped plumbing fittings are fitted with watering outlets. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120181786 | SIMPLE REVERSE FLOW WYE CONNECTOR - A body includes two separate openings on a first side of the body that correspond to separate passages that converge to a common passage. An opening on a second side of the body couples to the common passage. A bore in the body is concentric with the common passage. A diverter has at least a part of the diverter in both the bore and the common passage. A tubular portion of the diverter has an open end in fluid communication with the common passage. One or more seals are positioned circumferentially around the part of the diverter located in the bore. The diverter is selectively rotated with the drive mechanism during use to align a diverter wall opening with a selected separate passage such that an object moving from the common passage through the tubular portion of the diverter is directed into the selected separate passage during use. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20160018034 | MUFFLER - A muffler, in particular a rear muffler, for an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, in particular a motor vehicle engine, comprises a housing, in particular a housing having a jacket and two end walls, and comprises at least two pipes which are plugged into one another and which are at least partly received by the housing, in particular at least one inlet or outlet pipe which is in particular led through the jacket and which is connected to an inner pipe. The first pipe has a pipe piece into which a pipe piece, in particular an end section, of the second pipe is plugged. The pipe piece of the second pipe is provided with nubs at its outer boundary which engage into cut-outs provided in the pipe piece of the first pipe. In this respect, the cut-outs are dimensioned larger with respect to the nubs so that the end section is, on the one hand, fixed in the pipe piece but can be axially displaced to a limited degree relative to the pipe piece. | 01-21-2016 |
| 285132100 | (Y-type) having a straight portion and an angled leg | 7 |
| 20100301597 | REVERSE FLOW WYE CONNECTOR - A subsea fitting is disclosed. The subsea fitting includes a body. The fitting includes at least two passages through the body. The passages are in fluid communication within the body. A diverter is located in at least one of the passages. The diverter may be movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the diverter allows open flow between two of the passages. In the closed position, the diverter inhibits flow between the two passages. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110175347 | CONNECTOR - A connector ( | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110241333 | Line Connector and Line Set for Fluid Media - The present invention relates to a line connector ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20130033034 | FLUID PATH CONNECTORS AND CONTAINER SPIKES FOR FLUID DELIVERY - A fluid connector includes an extending section including a spiked end to pierce the container port. The extending section includes at least one air conduit and at least one fluid conduit therethrough. The extending section further includes a first abutment member and second abutment member. The first abutment member is adapted to abut a first or air side of the container port upon piercing of the container port. The second abutment member is spaced from the first abutment member and is adapted to abut a second or fluid sided of the container port. The fluid connector can further include grasping members extending from the extending section to facilitate rotation of the extending section relative to the container port during piercing thereof. The fluid connector can also include a check valve in fluid connection with the air line. In several embodiments, the check valve is positioned within the extending section. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130200609 | Fitting for Joining Pipe Elements - A fitting for joining pipe elements together includes housing portions held preassembled in spaced apart relation to permit pipe elements to be inserted without disassembly of the fitting. Elbow and tee fittings include sealing elements which support the housing portions in spaced relation. Angled surfaces on each housing portion interact with one another to rotate the housing portions in opposite directions to form a rigid joint between the fitting and the pipe elements. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130200610 | Fitting Having Receptacle of Varying Depth - Elbow and tee fittings for joining pipe elements together include housing portions held preassembled in spaced apart relation to permit pipe elements to be inserted without disassembly of the fitting, the fittings having a receptacle of varying depth for receiving a sealing element. The varying depth of the receptacle is used to control the distortion of the sealing element between a round shape and a non-round shape when the housing portions are arranged in spaced apart relation around the sealing element. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20150316191 | DRAINAGE DEVICE - The present invention refers to a drainage device, particularly a device for water draining from puddles, manhole and flooding and or overflow areas. The device provides an effective water removal and great amounts of puddle water can be removed quickly. The device comprise an equipment which is easy to be assembled and can be fitted to common pumping systems of the art. | 11-05-2015 |
| 285133110 | T-type | 36 |
| 20090212555 | FLUTED HOPPER TEE - A directional hopper tee has a fluted interior vertical pipe that merges into a horizontal pipe. The vertical pipe has an opening that connects to a hopper to receive bulk material, or product, and a horizontal pipe centered upon the end of the vertical pipe. The horizontal pipe has an inlet that also receives bulk material and pressurized air from ahead of the hopper and an opposite outlet that discharges the bulk material from the hopper tee. The vertical pipe has a flange that abuts the hopper and an opening in the flange that matches the opening of a valve on the hopper itself. At the opening, the vertical pipe begins to turn towards the outlet of the lower pipe with an internal flute. The flute begins immediately at the flange resulting in a vertical pipe with a curved shape towards the outlet and a square shape towards the inlet. The present invention raises the ground clearance of the horizontal pipe by at least an inch resulting in a hopper tee that clears at least 7 inches above the ground. The hopper tee of the invention also unloads at least 15% more product per minute at temperatures closer to product temperature. Alternate embodiments of the present invention provide a reinforced flange, a drop tee, and a low profile drop tee. The present invention aids in the unloading of bulk materials from various haulers. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20120056417 | Modified Pipe Tee, an Associated Combination Fitting and Method of Use Thereof - A pipe tee that has been modified to permit a second standard pipe tee to fit within it is described. The resultant 4-way combination fitting permits the angle of the respective annular appendages of the tees to be adjusted relative to each other. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120056418 | COUPLINGS - A coupling component ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120104745 | EXHAUST COUPLER FOR TURBOCHARGER AND EXTERNAL WASTEGATE - The present invention relates to a device for connecting a main exhaust line to the exhaust inlet of a turbocharger and for directing a portion of that exhaust towards an external wastegate in such a way that the turbulence of the exhaust flowing into the turbocharger is not substantially altered when exhaust flow is or is not being directed towards the wastegate. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120223518 | THIN JOINT MEMBER PRODUCING METHOD AND PAIR OF THIN JOINT MEMBERS - A method is provided for producing a joint member of a metal joint, such that reduction of assembly manhours and reduction of the thickness and weight can be achieved at the same time without reducing the strength of a product or increasing the cost of production. In the case of a nut-side thin joint member, a metal plate of boron steel obtained by adding boron to low-carbon steel is burred such that the resulting cylindrical body obtains a surface that is sufficient for threading, then a threaded portion having a plurality of threads is formed on that surface, after which, quenching is carried out to increase the strength of the threads so that a nut having sufficient strength can be integrally provided even though the thickness and weight of the joint member are reduced. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120228866 | FUEL DELIVERY PIPE - A fuel delivery pipe includes a main pipe formed in a cylindrical shape and a mounting member. The main pipe includes a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion, and the second pipe portion is continuously formed from the first pipe portion and projected in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the first pipe portion. The mounting member is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the main pipe and close to the second pipe portion. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120228867 | GROOVED PIPE FITTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Roll grooved pipe fittings useful in the assembly of a variety of mechanically joined piping systems. These pipe fittings are roll grooved so that they can be mechanically joined directly with other like pipe fittings and/or with roll grooved straight pipe thereby substantially simplifying assembly. In addition, hybrid pipe fittings and systems are also disclosed. Methods and apparatus for manufacturing these aforementioned roll grooved pipe fittings are also disclosed and address both the roll grooving process itself, as well as various methodology and apparatus for correcting deformations that can occur as a result of the roll grooving process. Methods for using the aforementioned apparatus are also disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130020798 | CONNECTING PIECE AND A METHOD AND TOOL FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A connecting piece for a duct such as a ventilation duct is provided and includes an inner flow space in communication with the interior of the duct, the connecting piece having at least one joining portion on which an end region of the duct is slidable and fixable. The connecting piece includes a compressed fiber material and a binder. The connecting piece displays a substantially configurationally stable portion in association with the joining portion, and the connecting piece displays, at least interiorly, a layer which is impervious to a fluid, in particular a gas, this layer being adjacent the inner flow space of the connecting piece. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130076022 | PIPE TEE - Method of producing a welded pipe tee from thermoplastic, wherein the pipes to be joined together are welded along their approximating intersection curve. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130300105 | HYDRO-FORMED T-FITTING - A punch for forming opposite ends of a copper tube into a T includes a tapered or shovel-nose such that the spacing between the ends of the opposed punches is reduced, thereby reducing the excess copper remaining in the T once formed. A method of forming the fitting employs the shovel-nose punches in a hydro-forming process to accommodate such results. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130307261 | Method of Brazing, in Particular Induction Brazing, and Assembly - A brazing method connects an assembly made up of a pipe, a component provided with an opening, and a compensation element. The compensation element includes a support section and an insertion section that is arranged between an end of the pipe and the opening of the component. An inside diameter of the compensation element is smaller than a diameter of the opening in the component. The insertion section is inserted into the end of the pipe, and the support section is located between the pipe and the component and rests on the component at the edge of the opening. The compensation element, the pipe, and the component are heated, preferably inductively, in a region of the compensation element to a temperature above the melting temperature of brazing material that is present in the region of the brazing points. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130307262 | Structure tee with wear pocket - A hopper tee having a horizontal portion through which granular material is unloaded from a tank trailer or hopper car, the hopper tee integrally forms a vertical segment, that secures with the bottom of the hopper, to provide for unloading of granular material for usage or storage. The upper front portion of the tee, as it transitions from its vertical segment to the horizontal flow path has secured or cast therewith a ledge, that provides for accumulation of the unloading granular material therein, to function as a wear pad to resist against abrasion, and accelerated wear out, of the tee, at that location, during prolonged usage. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140015245 | MULTI-DIRECTION FASTENING DEVICE FOR FASTENING A PLURALITY OF WIRING ELEMENTS - A multi-direction fastening device for fastening a plurality of wiring elements is provided. The fastening device includes a casing having a front thread defining a front hole, a first rear thread defining a first read hole, a second rear thread defining a second rear hole, and a third rear thread defining a third rear hole. A first fastening component is fastened to the first rear thread. A second fastening component is fastened to the second rear thread. A third fastening component is fastened to the third rear thread. A first wiring element can pass the front hole and the first rear hole. A second wiring element can pass the front hole and the second rear hole. A third wiring element can pass the front hole and the third rear hole. The front hole can be engaged with a hole of an electric box, a board or a wall. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140246850 | Splitter For Use With A Bulk Delivery System Of An Agricultural Implement - A splitter divides an air/product mixture flow, delivered thereto in an air-powered distribution line, between a primary and a secondary distribution channel, which may be flow-coupled to a product hopper or a hose flow-coupled to another product hopper or another splitter. The air/product mixture enters the inlet of the splitter along a first flow path and exits a primary outlet, flow-coupled to the primary distribution channel, along a second flow path generally in-line with the first flow path. Air/product flow is exhausted by a secondary outlet, which is flow-coupled to the secondary distribution channel, at a sideward flow path relative to the first and second flow paths. The velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is exhausted from the secondary outlet is at an angle perpendicular to the velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is received by the inlet of the splitter. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140367959 | T-PIECE PREFORMER - A T-piece preformer for forming a T-piece in a pipe-in-pipe (PIP) pipeline for a marine environment, the PIP pipeline has at least inner and outer pipes having an annular space thereinbetween, and one or more cables extending along the annular space. The T-piece preformer includes at least: (a) inner and outer longitudinal collars; (b) annular walls between the inner and outer collars; (c) cable apertures through each annular wall; and (d) one or more guide points on the outer collar radially offset from the or each cable apertures, to guidance for a hole into the T-piece performer. The T-piece preformer can be assembled into a PIP pipeline, and requires a final hole during laying. The T-piece preformer has cable apertures through each annular wall, for allowing continuation of cables in the annular space through the PIP pipeline and T-piece preformer, and the T-piece. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20160018038 | BRANCH PIPE TEE WITH INTEGRAL VOLUME FOR SHORT CARS - A branch pipe tee for a rail car having a length that is below standard. The branch pipe tee has a standard mount for connecting to the brake pipe and branch pipe as well as integral volume that compensates for the reduced brake pipe length of the rail car. The integral volume is dimensioned to make the effective brake pipe length of rail car fall within standard ranges so that the braking system of the rail car can perform normally and avoid the need for additional equipment to compensate for the length of the rail car. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160047506 | AIR DUCT COUPLING - An air duct coupling that accommodates several different duct sizes is provided. The coupling comprises a coupling body having two or more coupling arms. Each arm is configured for attachment to an air duct. Each coupling arm comprises at least two coupling necks having differing diameters but concentric about the longitudinal axis of the coupling arm. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160069498 | FLUID PASSAGE STRUCTURE - A fluid passage structure includes a first flow passage and a second flow passage crossing with each other via a crossing portion in a casing, the crossing portion including a pair of arc-shape recessed portions formed to be a pair of arc-shape lines arranged in line symmetrical positions with respect to an axis of the second flow passage in a view along an axis of the first flow passage, each arc-shape line being a part of a cross sectional contour of the first flow passage; and an inside projecting portion formed between the arc-shape recessed portions to project toward an inside of the first flow passage by connecting each end of the arc-shape lines, each end being closer to the axis of the second flow passage than the other end of a corresponding one of the arc-shape lines in the view along the axis of the first flow passage. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160076688 | Tee fitting - A T-shaped pipe fitting includes three tubular branch lines each having a plurality of stepped sections of different outer diameters. Embodiments of the T-shaped pipe fitting are provided. Other pipe fittings having the characteristics of the T-shaped pipe fitting are also made possible. No reducer is required to connect pipes of different diameters to the T-shaped pipe fitting. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160146388 | FITTINGS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - A fitting, for use in making a fluid connection with a pipe, generally includes a saddle adapted to couple the fitting to the pipe, and a tap integrally formed with the saddle and extending generally away from saddle. The tap is configured to press-fit into the pipe for establishing the fluid connection between the fitting and the pipe. The fitting also includes a passageway defined by the saddle and the tap, for receiving fluid from the pipe and into the fitting via the tap. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160153599 | WELD FITTING | 06-02-2016 |
| 285133210 | Having a seal, gasket, O-ring, or packing | 9 |
| 20090146418 | CONNECTION WITH TAIL PIECE FOR A PRESS-FITTING - An adapter integrates a tail piece and connection for coupling to plumbing fittings utilizing a union nut or flange and provides a press-fit connection to the tail piece for installation in the system. The method of manufacturing the adapter comprises the steps of forming a flange on a section of conduit; placing a threaded union nut or mounting flange over the flange fitting; roll-forming an internal, concave annular recess into the section of conduit extending from the nut and inserting an O-ring into the recess for completing the adapter. The adapter can then be sealably attached to a plumbing fitting, such as a valve or the like, utilizing a conventional flat gasket between the flange of the adapter and the plumbing fitting. The installation is completed by inserting a conduit into the adapter to clear the O-ring and crimping the bead formed by the recess to complete the sealed connection. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20110068569 | Flexible Multi-Angle Connector For Drain Pipe And Pipe Cuff - A coupling is provided with inner and outer diameter dimensions and structures optimized for connection with a variety of sizes and types of pipes and tubing, including the connection of three or more pipes to a coupling having at least one collapsible corrugated section. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120018995 | ADDUCTION ASSEMBLY WITH A "T" JOINT FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING CIRCUIT - A coolant adducting assembly for a climate control system of a vehicle comprises a joint and a pipe connected to the joint, wherein pipe and joint comprise a thermoplastic material and the joint comprises an insert made of a more rigid material than the thermoplastic material and has an anchoring portion co-moulded into the joint and a connecting portion exiting the joint and adapted to be firmly connected to a device. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130069361 | Leakage-free Pipe Fitting of Quick Connection for Reverse Osmosis Membrane (RO) water treatment unit of household - A leakage-free pipe fitting of quick connection for Reverse Osmosis Membrane (RO) water treatment unit of household comprises a pipe fitting, a sealing O-ring, an annular cooperative bushing collar, a cylindrical elastic sleeving collet, an accessory latching clip with a cantilevered lug, and an annular reinforcing bolster with an inner bore. The annular reinforcing bolster is inserted into the cylindrical retainer of the pipe fitting in sandwich between the sealing 0-ring and the bottom surface of the cylindrical elastic sleeving collet. By interposing the annular reinforcing bolster between the cylindrical docking receptacle in the pipe fitting and the scaling O-ring, the water pipe/tube inserted is closely propped and sleeved in symmetrical manner without causing uneven sealing effect incurred by the asymmetrically non-isometric deformation of the sealing O-ring due to bent water pipe/tube. Consequently, it has effect in preventing RO water treatment unit from leakage of compressed water therein. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130320667 | Leakage-proof Pipe Fitting of Quick Connection for Reverse Osmosis Membrane (RO) water treatment unit of household - A leakage-proof pipe fitting of quick connection for Reverse Osmosis Membrane (RO) water treatment unit of household comprises a pipe fitting of elbow type, a sealing O-ring, an annular cooperative bushing collar, an accessory latching clip and an adapted cylindrical elastic sleeving collet with an elongated annular delimiting flange, whose longitudinal thickness is lengthened into at least double length for the original longitudinal thickness of the conventional annular delimiting flange to extend the embracing distance from the top surface of the adapted cylindrical elastic sleeving collet to the bottom surface of the cylindrical retainer in the pipe fitting of elbow type so that the curvature for the bent water pipe/tube covered by the embracing distance is reduced. Thereby, the sealing O-ring is free from uneven stress of the bent water pipe/tube. Consequently, it has effect in preventing RO water treatment unit from the leakage of compressed water therein. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140138943 | Tapped No-Hub Coupling - A “tee” coupling for use with a no-hub cast iron “P-trap”; the tee is directionally rotatable on the a step engaging the standpipe end of the trap. Two interchangeable gasketed ends are provided for securing the coupling in line with the trap. A rigid band for reinforcing the tee fitting is embedded in the walls of the coupling between the two gasketed ends and the coupling is reinforced with an external metal sheath. Paired pipe clamps on each end of the coupling are tightened around the sheath to seal the gaskets to the pipe ends after the “tee” is “aimed” in the desired direction for laying the primer line. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150330543 | PIPE FITTING - A pipe connection assembly including: (a) a housing; (b) a first opening disposed within the housing, the opening having an inner surface adapted to receive a first end of a first pipe element; (c) an open-ended channel disposed within a wall of the housing, the channel having a wide cross-section disposed distal to the first opening, and a narrow cross-section disposed between the wide cross-section and the first opening, the channel fluidly communicating with the first opening via the narrow cross-section; and (d) a lock pin having a backbone and a tooth extending longitudinally therefrom, the backbone adapted to be received by the wide cross-section, the tooth adapted to be received by the narrow cross-section, the pin adapted to be urged along the open ended channel, whereby a bottom edge of the tooth protrudes through the narrow cross-section into the opening. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160084418 | Detachable Tube Coupling System - A Detachable Tube Coupling System comprised of a plurality of base and coupling modules formed with a mechanical interface which includes a locking line, an inner tube and having an exterior surface with a circumferential interior groove, an O-ring and an outer tube formed with a circumferential interior groove in the interior surface and an exterior notch formed in the outer tube in communication with the interior groove. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160178104 | PIPE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A DRAINING SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
| 285133300 | Having a pipe-receiving bell, socket or mouth | 1 |
| 20120161433 | RISER CAP AND IRRIGATION PIPING SYSTEM USING SAME - A polymeric riser cap member includes a central tubular section defining a generally cylindrical bore for receiving a sprinkler riser, the central tubular section having open top and bottom ends, and an annular skirt coaxial with the central tubular section and having an inner diameter larger than an inner diameter of the central tubular section. The annular skirt has an inner surface having internal threads threadably connectable with the externally threaded surface of a tubular riser adapter member of a tubular coupler. The bottom end of the central tubular section has an annular projection disposed opposite and spaced from a portion of the annular skirt. The riser cap member includes an annular recess adapted to receive a seal located in a wall extending laterally between the annular skirt and the annular projection. | 06-28-2012 |
| 285133400 | Having threaded portions | 1 |
| 20130270816 | Air Conditioner Water Pan Drain Line System - A system is provided for cleaning out a drain line for an air conditioning unit. The system has an access member that can be installed and remain in the drain line. The access unit provides access to the drain line to allow a fluid to move in at least one direction to remove the debris and liquids from the drain line to prevent maintenance issues with the air conditioning unit. A connecting member is used with the access member to move the debris either down the drain line or out of the air conditioning unit. | 10-17-2013 |
| 285133500 | Having reinforcement | 3 |
| 20090261579 | REINFORCED PIPE FITTING WITH ECCENTRIC FLOW PATH - A reinforced pipe fitting has a body with a cylindrical first section and a cylindrical second section. The first section has a first longitudinal axis and the second section has a second longitudinal axis. The side walls of the first section intersect the side walls of the second section at a crotch point disposed within the plane defined by the first and second longitudinal axes. The first section defines a first section crotch area pipe stop having a proximal portion disposed proximate to the crotch point and a distal portion disposed opposite the proximal portion. The average thickness of the proximal portion disposed 15° to either side of the plane defined by the first and second longitudinal axes is greater by about 15% than the average thickness of the distal portion disposed 15° to either side of the plane defined by the first and second longitudinal axes. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20130076021 | Structured tee with wear pocket - A hopper tee having a horizontal portion through which granular material is unloaded from a tank trailer or hopper car, the hopper tee integrally forms a vertical segment, that secures with the bottom of the hopper, to provide for unloading of granular material for usage or storage. The upper front portion of the tee, as it transitions from its vertical segment to the horizontal flow path has secured or cast therewith a ledge, that provides for accumulation of the unloading granular material therein, to function as a wear pad to resist against abrasion, and accelerated wear out, of the tee, at that location, during prolonged usage. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20140353962 | Structured tee with wear pocket - A hopper tee having a horizontal portion through which granular material is unloaded from a tank trailer or hopper car, the hopper tee integrally forms a vertical segment, that secures with the bottom of the hopper, to provide for unloading of granular material for usage or storage. The upper front portion of the tee, as it transitions from its vertical segment to the horizontal flow path has secured or cast therewith a ledge, that provides for accumulation of the unloading granular material therein, to function as a wear pad to resist against abrasion, and accelerated wear out, of the tee, at that location, during prolonged usage. | 12-04-2014 |
| 285133600 | For thin-walled material (e.g., sheet-metal) | 1 |
| 20190143387 | SHEET METAL TUBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME | 05-16-2019 |
