| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 285136100 | PIPE TO DISCREET NIPPLE OR SLEEVE TO PLATE (I.E., THREE SUCCESSIVE PIECES) | 38 |
| 20080296892 | Extendable pipe union - A pipe union for interconnecting a first length and a second length of pipe, may include a first annular pipe member attachable to the first length of pipe. The first annular pipe member may have threading means formed on an inner surface of the first annular pipe member. The pipe union may also include a second annular pipe member attachable to the second length of pipe. The second annular pipe member may have threading means formed on an outer surface, which may be adapted to engage the threading means on the inner surface of the first annular pipe member. The pipe union may also include a third annular pipe member disposed between the first and second annular pipe members. The threading means on the inner surface of the first pipe member may engage threading means on an outer surface of the first length of pipe. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080303270 | Lateral Pipe Connection Assembly - An improved lateral pipe connection assembly that effects proper alignment of the lateral connection and restricts to the desired amount the penetration of the hub into the cored hole of the mainline pipe to which it is connected. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090039648 | WATER SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTOR FOR WASHING MACHINE - A water supply hose connector for a washing machine comprises: a body portion having a screw thread on an inner surface thereof so as to be directly coupled to a tap having a screw thread; a hose connection portion formed below the body portion, and connected to a water supply hose that supplies water to a washing machine; a flange portion formed between the body portion and the hose connection portion, and outwardly protruding than the body portion; and a sealing member mounted in the body portion. Accordingly, bolts, etc. need not be used to connect the water supply hose connector to the tap, and efforts to concentrically form the water supply hose connector with the tap are not required. Accordingly, not only a user, but also an engineer can conveniently install the water supply hose connector for a washing machine. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090058078 | SEALED DUCTWORK - A sealed ductwork system has sealed, roll formed connections that form longitudinal seams and end joints for duct sections. The connections have one part with an open receptacle and a spaced flange, and another part with a round nose and a spaced tail. The nose fits into the receptacle with an interference fit and the flange secures the tail. Rectangular duct sections have radiused corners to facilitate sealing of the connections around the corners. A bead of sealant can be applied into the receptacle to enhance sealing. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090127849 | PIPE FIXING SYSTEM AND PIPE FASTENING DEVICE - According to the invention, it is possible rapidly to connect and disconnect pipes by means of strong wedge action even without any additional work such as welding, possible to prevent noise and damage in storage or installation thereof, and also possible to prevent pipes and the pipe fixing system from being damaged when tension or torsion is exerted while they are coupled. It is also possible to prevent the packing, etc., being deformed or damaged when feeding fluid at a high or ultra-low temperature. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100140925 | PIPE COUPLING - A pipe coupling device comprising a body ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100237608 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING FIXTURE AND INTERCHANGEABLE WATER PARK FEATURES AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to in one aspect a universal mounting fixture for installation of an associated water feature apparatus. The universal mounting fixture comprises a housing, which may be designed to be cast in position within a water park surface. The housing has an interior sealing surface, and an inlet adapted to be coupled to a water supply for providing water to a water feature mounted in association with the housing. The water feature has an inlet for engaging and sealing with the sealing surface. The sealing surface may define an opening dimensioned to accept the inlet of a water feature fixture in sealing relationship therewith. When water is supplied to the receptacle housing, it will in turn flow to the water feature mounted therewith. The receptacle housing and mounting surface accommodate both inlets from above grade and below grade water feature fixtures. The universal mounting fixture and associated water feature, which may be both above grade and below grade water features, allows the interchangeability of water features within a water park, providing flexibility in changing the design of the water park and features, without requiring reconfiguration of the water supply system or other aspects of the water park design. Other devices and methods according to the invention are set forth. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110309610 | WALL-MOUNTED BOLT ASSEMBLY - A wall-mounted bolt assembly includes a bolt seat, a bolt pipe and a nut. The bolt seat has a central guide threaded trough. One end of the bolt seat is provided with a tray. The bolt pipe is a hollow pipe. The bolt pipe includes an outer threaded section at one end thereof and a stepped sleeve at another end thereof. The outer threaded section is connected to the bolt seat. The sleeve is integrally formed with the outer threaded section and connected with an engaging ring. The nut is hollow and has an inner threaded section. The engaging ring is disposed at one end of the nut to abut against the sleeve of the bolt pipe. Thereby, the engaging ring in the nut abuts against the sleeve of the bolt pipe. The bolt pipe is inserted through the nut. The outer threaded section is screwed to the guide threaded trough of the bolt seat and has a portion inserted in a water pipe. One end of the sleeve is exposed out of the nut. The tray is adapted to cover an outlet of the water pipe. One end of a faucet is connected to the nut. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120013119 | SPLIT GXR COLLAR FRONT MOUNTED CLAMP ASSEMBLY - Provided is a easily manufactured, easily installed, disposable, re-usable, sanitary coupling and seal-forming system which can be 1) front-mounted on circulating systems without breaking into circulatory line tubing or other conduits, and 2) opened and reclosed accessibly, without compromising the sealing integrity of the sealing assembly or the mechanical integrity of a one-piece system. The seal fitting comprises two subcomponents with a linking system which can be opened, or alternatively act as a hinge. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20130234432 | Microfluidic Interconnect - A microfluidic interconnect system and method for assembly thereof is described. The microfluidic interconnect has a port and a seal, with the port having a reverse taper. The port has a first port end, a second port end, and an inner port surface with a tapered portion. Each port end has an opening with a diameter, and in certain embodiments, the diameter of the first port end is smaller than the diameter of the second port end. The seal has a first end and a second end, and each seal end has a rim and an opening with an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The seal also has an inner surface and an outer surface, where in certain embodiments, each surface has a tapered portion. In certain embodiments, the inner diameter of the first seal end is equal to or larger than the inner diameter of the second seal end, the outer diameter of the first seal end is equal to or smaller than the outer diameter of the second seal end, and the outer diameter of the second seal end is larger than the outer diameter of each port end. In certain embodiments, a tube is slidably coupled to the inner surface of the seal, and the tube has an outer diameter that is equal to or larger than the inner diameter of the second seal end. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140131996 | Water Drainage System - The current invention discloses a water drainage system designed for securing a waterproof membrane as well as centering a wastewater pipe. The water drainage system has a coupling mechanism including a lower drain body and a pipe-capturing member. The lower drain body may be installed in a substrate medium, such as a shower pan, onto which a waterproof membrane would be fixed. The pipe-capturing member has two frusto-conical designs which allow the pipe-capturing member to be firmly asserted into the lower drain body and at the same time center and secure the wastewater pipe. The pipe-capturing member and the lower drain body each has a flange wherein the two flanges trap and secure the waterproof member in place. Additional structures such as a drain trim holder may also be adopted to allow easier adjustment. The current invention is particularly useful for shower pan drainage. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20150102596 | Detachable Connecting Device for Connecting at Least Two Functional Components and Functional Components - A detachable connecting device for connecting first and second functional components to each other has a connecting element arranged in a connecting element receptacle of the first functional component so as to be force-transmitting. A bushing that is circumferentially closed is arranged on the connecting element. A bushing receptacle is provided on the second functional component. The bushing together with the connecting element is arranged in the bushing receptacle for realizing force transmission between connecting element and second functional component. The bushing receptacle has a circumferential side relative to the connecting axis that is provided with an insertion section with insertion opening to insert the bushing from outside of the circumferential side into the interior of the bushing receptacle or to remove the bushing from the interior of the bushing receptacle through the circumferential side. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160151620 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH CLAMP AND PROTECTION | 06-02-2016 |
| 20180023737 | PORT FLANGE FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF MAKING A PORT FLANGE | 01-25-2018 |
| 285139100 | Plate clamped between flanged nipple and separate fastener | 12 |
| 20100320751 | Fitting Assembly for Use in a Pool Wall - A pool wall fitting assembly includes a tubular member extending through an opening in the pool wall. An inner flange member is threaded onto the inner end of the tubular member and includes a flange portion arranged to overlap the inner surface of the pool wall about a periphery of the opening. A retainer is arranged to be selectively fixed relative to the tubular member with an anchor member supported between the retainer and the outer surface of the pool wall. A clamping mechanism operable between the anchor member and the outer surface of the pool wall so as to be arranged to urge the anchor member and retainer fixed on the tubular member away from the outer surface of the pool wall such that the pool wall is clamped between the inner flange member and the clamping mechanism. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110204619 | ELECTRICAL BOX CONDUIT CONNECTORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, the conduit connector comprises a body, a cover, and a slide located in the channel. Optionally, the body can comprising a box engagement region capable of engaging an opening in an enclosure and a channel having body sides that diverge from an inlet end toward an outlet end, wherein the sides have a cover connector. The cover can be disposed across the channel and mated with the cover connector. The slide can optionally comprise slide sides that diverge toward the outlet end, a bore extending into the slide from a first end, and protrusions extending from the slide into the channel and having a size and geometry to engage a groove on a conduit. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20150091296 | RETENTION AND ANTI-ROATATION FOR BULKHEAD FITTINGS - A bulkhead fitting has a partially assembled configuration and a fully assembled configuration on a bulkhead. The bulkhead includes an interior surface that define a hole. The bulkhead fitting includes a fitting body having a head portion and a shank portion. The shank portion includes a threaded portion, a relief portion, and a locking portion. The locking portion includes a tapered locking surface and a cylindrical locking surface. The locking surfaces prevent rotation of the fitting body and retain the fitting body in the interior surface when the fitting is in its fully assembled position and during assembly. | 04-02-2015 |
| 285139200 | Nipple includes seal | 6 |
| 20080246276 | Sump Wall Penetration Fitting - A penetration fitting is provided for forming a sealed penetration through an aperture of a sump wall. The penetration fitting includes a flanged coupling comprising a generally rigid coupler and an integral first flange extending around a portion of the coupler. The first flange is adapted to abut and be sealed against a first side of the sump wall around the aperture. The ends of the coupler further define first and second fittings, the second fitting adapted to extend through the aperture. A ring flange is provided that is adapted to be adhered to an outer circumferential portion of the coupler and to abut and be adhered to a second side of the sump wall around the aperture. Once sealed to the sump wall, the associated piping connections can be made. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090008932 | FLANGE CONNECTION FOR PIPE - Assembly for connecting a pipe having a flanged end in fluid communication with an opposing part. The assembly includes an insert received coaxially within the pipe end and having a forward end face extending axially beyond the pipe end, a clamp ring received coaxially over the pipe end, and a flange piece which is fastenable to the opposing as received coaxially over the clamp ring. As the flange piece is fastened to the opposing part, the forward end face of the insert is urged into a sealable engagement against a confronting surface of the opposing part. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090033088 | ROTOMOLD BEAD - A method of assembling a fluid-tight coupling, including a sleeve and a first member is provided. The sleeve includes an end portion generally defined by an axis, and the first member includes a bead. A generally axial force is applied to at least one of the sleeve and the first member, urging a collar of the end portion of the sleeve to guide along a first surface portion. The sleeve is moved in a first direction such that at least a portion of the collar moves beyond at least a portion of the bead such that at least a mating surface of the collar is resiliently urged towards the axis and interferes with a sealing surface of the bead. The sealing surface of the bead is generally annular and is defined by a non-arcuate surface that is generally equal to or less than 90° with respect to the axis. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110031740 | Bulkhead Fitting - Disclosed herein is a bulkhead fitting. The bulkhead fitting includes biasing means and a plurality of guide rings. In a preferred embodiment, a first guide ring is provided with an annular sidewall and a base extending radially outward from the sidewall, and a second guide ring is configured to mate with the first guide ring. Biasing means is positioned between the guide rings and radially outward of the sidewall to allow expansion and contraction of the first and second guide rings relative to one another, while preventing or inhibiting the biasing means from catching in the threads of the shaft or otherwise contacting the shaft. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110233924 | ENTRY BOOT - An entry boot that provides a fluid-tight seal between a pipe and a sump wall, wherein some of the components of the entry boot are detachable. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20150084331 | DRAIN HUB - A drain hub can include a housing, a base, and a damming device. The housing has a cavity that traverses its length and can include a top housing portion, a middle housing portion having at least one wall and a number of drainage apertures that traverse the wall, and a bottom housing portion. The base is rotatably disposed within the housing cavity and has a base cavity traversing its length. The base can include a top base portion having a number of slotted features disposed along a top surface. The base can also include a bottom base portion that extends beyond an aperture in the bottom housing portion. The damming device can be disposed within the housing cavity adjacent to the top base portion and the top housing portion, where the damming device has an elastomeric material and at least one aperture through which at least one conductor traverses. | 03-26-2015 |
| 285139300 | Nipple includes securing means | 3 |
| 20110037252 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR FLUID LINES IN THE REGION OF A WALL DUCT AND WALL ELEMENT - A connection arrangement for a wall passage, in particular for positioning with a through-opening of a wall element and for the connection of at least one media conduit. The connection arrangement including a connector part with a first connection section that is to be passed through the through-opening, and an oppositely placed second connection section with a contact element for limiting the amount of insertion at the wall element, as well as with retaining means for locking the connector part in its assembly position, where it is inserted into the through-opening. The connector part includes at least two separate parts, an installation part for retention in the through-opening of the wall element and a connection part, which can be connected to the installation part, and which further contains the connection sections. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110309611 | PUSH-IN FITTING FOR ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING WITH ENHANCED SEALING AND CONTINUITY - An electrical fitting in the form of a connector or coupler for connecting an electrical metallic tube or EMT to an electrical box or panel or to one another. A unidirectional locking device is disposed in an outermost chamber and an O-ring is disposed in an intermediate chamber. The unidirectional locking device has gripping tangs. The intermediate chamber and gripping tangs are sized so as to prevent the gripping tangs from contacting the O-ring. A contact shoulder is used on one end of the fitting to prevent excessive compression of a sealing washer. Internal longitudinal radially increasing ribs are formed in the fitting body improving continuity and support for the EMT. A tube support may also be provided to prohibit any undesirable bending movement of the EMT connected thereto. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20130257039 | SINGLE USE WALL PASS-THROUGH SYSTEM - A single use wall pass-through system having first and second fixed wall parts attached through an opening in a wall, each including a tubular body and a mounting flange for connection to the wall. A connection is located at facing ends of the tubular bodies to allow them to be connected together within the wall that allows adjustability to compensate for the various thicknesses of walls. The fixed wall parts further include clamping flanges used to provide a sealed connection between one or both of the fixed wall parts and the hose or tube which carries the material from an outside area into another area defined on the inside of the wall. A gasket is used here along with a clamp plate for connection to the clamping flange via a clamping ring. The transfer hose and the gasket are disposable. The clamp ring and clamp plate can be re-used. | 10-03-2013 |
| 285140100 | Expandable detent engages plate to hold nipple | 3 |
| 20100253069 | CONNECTION FITTING - A connection fitting ( | 10-07-2010 |
| 20140028018 | Locking Nipple for Electronic Sensors - A nipple adapter is provided to secure a sensor to a fixture to be controlled by the sensor. The nipple adapter includes a collar bushing to be blind fitted to an opening in the fixture. A cooperating nipple is secured to the sensor and the nipple is press fit into the collar bushing and the sensor and nipple are rotated to engage locking structures in the collar bushing and secure the sensor and nipple adapter to the fixture. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20160153594 | Air Grommet Connector | 06-02-2016 |
| 285141100 | Nipple sealed to plate | 6 |
| 20090015006 | Flexible entry boot apparatus - A fluid-tight fitting between a wall of a fluid containment region or sump, and a conduit or pipe passing through a wall of the sump includes a two part double booted flexible entry boot system which is bonded directly to the interior and exterior sump walls, thus making the inventive boot an actual extension of the sump. The boots are placed within the sump area and are easily accessible. The apparatus provides a continuation of the secondary or annular space of the sump (where so configured) into the penetration device boots. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20120018996 | SEAL ARRANGEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A SEAL ARRANGEMENT AND DISHWASHER - A seal arrangement for a liquid-tight connection of a connection opening of a liquid-conducting component to a connection piece of a liquid flow device includes a sealing element which is provided in a ring gap that separates the connection piece from an edge of the connection opening. The sealing element has a radially inner sealing point in sealing contact with the connection piece and a radially outer sealing point in sealing contact with the edge of the connection opening. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130270817 | PENETRATION FITTING UNIT FOR SEAL-CONNECTION BETWEEN A WALL AND A PIPE PASSING THROUGH - Disclosed is a penetration fitting unit for seal-connection between a wall and a pipe passing through a wall opening. The unit has a cylindrical sleeve having inlet and outlet ends which internally define a tubular passage. Between the inlet and outlet ends there is at least one limit stop element protruding outwardly from the outer surface of the cylindrical sleeve having a locking ring that can be coupled with the cylindrical sleeve at the outlet end thereby forming a seat for the wall. A heat transfer means is interposed between the limit stop element and the sleeve outlet end. The heat transfer means is placed at a portion of the cylindrical sleeve's outer surface and has a first area at least partially overlapping with respect to the seat for the wall and a second area overlapping with a portion of internal surface of the locking ring. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140035275 | FITTING FOR VACUUM ASSISTED RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING - There is disclosed a fitting for vacuum assisted resin transfer molding and an associated method of use. The fitting includes a base, a sealing washer, a sealing nut, and an inner nut. The fitting is adapted such that it may be reused many times without failing and without causing damage to the fitting, the mold or any resulting hardened resin. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140117660 | PUSH-ON LIQUIDTIGHT CONDUIT FITTING - A liquidtight conduit fitting has a body with an end wall with an opening formed therein; a hollow threaded nipple attached to the end wall, for passage into an electrical box, the body having an outer shell extending from the end wall in a direction opposite the nipple, the outer shell defining an open-ended chamber; a ferrule positioned within the outer shell, a foam gasket positioned within the open-ended chamber adjacent the end wall and around the ferrule, and a conduit locking device having tabs protruding inwardly toward the outer surface of the ferrule so as to contact a conduit positioned around the ferrule, terminating ends of the tabs forming a helical-type pattern so that a conduit positioned around the ferrule is securely held in place by the tabs and so that the conduit can be removed from the conduit fitting by rotating the conduit fitting relative to the conduit. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20160102785 | SINGLE USE WALL PASS-THROUGH SYSTEM - A single use wall pass-through system having a fixed wall part attached through an opening in a wall and connected by at least one mounting flange. The fixed wall part includes clamping flanges used to provide a sealed connection between the fixed wall part and the hose or tube which carries the material from an outside area into another area defined on the inside of the wall. A combination gasket and clamp plate formed as one piece connects to the clamping flange via a clamping ring. The transfer hose and the combination gasket and clamp plate are preferably disposable. | 04-14-2016 |
| 285142100 | Nipple bolted to plate | 2 |
| 20100133809 | Adapter bit for a device for connecting pipe conduits - The invention relates to an adapter bit ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20140346768 | ADAPTER AND TURBOMACHINE - An adapter for connecting a fluid line to a housing section of a turbomachine is disclosed. A lower and an upper pair of flanges are arranged offset from each other about a channel axis of a fluid channel and are arranged without a space between each other in a direction of the channel axis, where the feed-throughs of the upper pair of flanges are open circumferentially. | 11-27-2014 |
| 285143100 | Nipple threaded to plate | 1 |
| 20140103642 | FUEL TANK CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A fuel tank connection assembly may include a first connector and a second connector that are brought together with a fuel tank neck tubing. The first connector may have one or more self-tapping thread(s) located at an interior surface of the first connector, and may also have a set of first screw threads located at the interior surface. The second connector may have a set of second screw threads located at an exterior surface of the second connector. When the first and second connectors are brought together with the fuel tank neck tubing, the self-tapping thread(s) can be threaded over an exterior surface of the fuel tank neck tubing and the first and second screw threads can be mated together. | 04-17-2014 |
