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| 285189000 | END TO SIDE OR PLATE (E.G., REINFORCEMENT) | 86 |
| 20090289451 | T-Nut Assembly For Sealing An Existing Connection In A Lined Conduit - A T-nut assembly for reinstating a sealed connection in a lined conduit is provided. The assembly includes a rigid T-nut having a hollow tubular region with an engagement surface at one end and a base with an opening therethrough at the other. The base has a larger diameter than the tubular region. The T-nut includes an integral shoulder around the tubular member at the base and has a larger diameter than the tubular region and less than the base. The outside of the shoulder has a wall extending above the shoulder to form an annular recess at the engagement end. A substantially rigid sealing washer is placed in the annular recess and a compressible gasket is placed on the base about the shoulder. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100025984 | Device for connecting a pipe to an exhaust outlet - A device for forming a sealed screw connection for the connection of a pipe ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100032944 | Optimized Stub-Out - An optimized stub-out, sizing system, and method of manufacture for an optimized stub-out having a length adapted to the type of fixture or appurtenance being installed and having a flat-end adapted to piercing. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100078932 | GROMMET AND FUEL FILL HOUSING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - A grommet adapted to secure a fuel fill line to a fuel fill housing includes a body having an opening extending therethrough and a first flange coupled to the body. The first flange includes a plurality of tabs. The body also includes a second flange coupled to the body such that a channel is defined between each of the tabs and the second flange. Each respective mating tab is adapted to be received in each respective channel. The mating flange includes a plurality of slots. Each respective slot is formed between a pair of mating tabs. During installation, each tab is adapted to be inserted through a respective slot formed in the mating flange. The grommet also includes a latching device adapted to limit the radial movement of the grommet with respect to the mating flange. The latching device may be embodied as a detent adapted to be received in a recess formed in the mating flange. The grommet may also include a tactile indicator adapted to indicate when the grommet is in a predetermined radial position. A fuel fill housing assembly including the above described grommet is also described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100171304 | CONNECTION MODULE AND CONNECTOR - Connection module for connecting instrumentation equipment to a fluid container. The connection module includes a jointed tapping connector. A connector includes first and second opposed jaw members. The connector includes a receiving space located substantially between the jaw members for receiving a protruded portion of a corresponding connector. The first jaw member includes a hook portion for hooking onto a formation of the protruded portion. The second jaw member includes a locking member or an opening for slideably receiving a locking member. A connector includes a protruded portion configured to be received in a receiving space between first and second opposed jaw members of a corresponding connector. The protruded portion includes a formation for receiving a hook portion of the first jaw member. The protruded portion also includes an opening or a locking member configured to slideably engage with an opening of the second jaw of the corresponding connector. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100201121 | H.V.A.C variable size saddle tap fitting - The purpose is to extract conditioned air through the use of a saddle tap fitting made of sheet metal or other material for attaching a rectangular or square discharge to registers or duct to a round or the round sides of an oval HVAC main trunk line or short sections of pipe of many different sizes as well as tapers, reducers or fittings. With the use of this fitting will reduce huge amounts of manufacturing and inventory. This saddle tap which flexibly conforms tightly to the arcuate surface to which it is attached will deliver less turbulent conditioned air to desired locations. A key feature of the fitting is several attachment tabs typical of ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100201122 | Fabrication Process to Connect Branch Air Ducts to Main Air Ducts and the Fabricated Ventilating Ducts - A fabrication process to connect branch ventilating ducts to main ventilating ducts comprising: a, use non-combustible sandwich panels which are consisted by substrates on both sides and non-combustible material in middle to form a main air duct and a branch duct, both have rectangular cross-section; b, open on side panels of the main air duct birdsmouths ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110037253 | PIPE CONNECTION DEVICE - A pot and a flange plate are connected by a flange. Upstream side piping penetrates the pot and an inflow opening end of the upstream side piping is located in the pot. Downstream side piping penetrates the flange plate and an outflow opening end of the downstream side piping is located in the pot. When a gas/liquid two-phase fluid wherein hydrogen gas and oil are mixed is supplied from the upstream side piping into the pot, the hydrogen gas is collected above the outflow opening end in the pot and the oil is stored below. The oil functions as a sealant of the hydrogen gas at the flange joint of the pot and the flange plate, thus preventing leakage of the hydrogen gas from the flange joint. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110068570 | CLAMPING COMPONENT COMPRISING A CUTTING ELEMENT FOR ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION - A clamping component composed of metal and used to clamp a profiled element composed of metal has at least one clamping surface adapted to the profiled element, at least one cutting element which includes a cutting edge that extends beyond the clamping surface, thereby enabling the cutting element to penetrate the profiled element when the clamping component clamps the profiled element; and an engagement element for introducing a clamping force, wherein the cutting edge is situated at a slant and/or curve relative to the clamping surface such that the cutting edge initially touches the profiled element in a punctiform manner while the clamping part is clamped tightly, and an increasing region of the cutting edge subsequently penetrates the profiled element. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110089682 | Method for manufacturing a wall connector - The method for the manufacture of wall connector pieces is based on a thin-walled tubular blank which is first reduced in diameter at least one, preferably both ends in order to increase the wall thickness. In this way, a basis is provided for further shaping, for example, the manufacture of a connector piece ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120007355 | GAS SUPPLY COUPLING FOR A WATER HEATER - A gas supply coupling is disposed within and extends through an opening of a combustion chamber for a water heater. The coupling includes a fitting which is a relatively inexpensive stamped component. A stepped tubular connection extends from a plate and includes a first portion having a first diameter which necks down to a second portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The stepped tubular connection receives a gas supply tube into the first portion and a gas supply line over the second portion. The tubes are braised to the stepped connection. Other gas supply couplings include a machined fitting and a direct connection between a gas supply tube and a gas supply line in which the gas supply tube itself provides for both the seal to the shield and the connection to the gas supply line. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120043754 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY - A connecting assembly that can be coupled to a tubular wall is provided. The assembly includes a connecting fitting having a tubular coupling portion, an abutment ring, and an arcuate-shaped tubular body. The abutment ring is disposed around an outer surface of the tubular coupling portion a predetermined distance from a first end of the tubular coupling portion. An end of the tubular body is coupled to a second end of the tubular coupling portion. The assembly further includes a retaining member having a ring-shaped portion and first and second finger portions extending from the ring-shaped portion. The arcuate-shaped tubular body of the connecting fitting is received through a central aperture of the ring-shaped portion such that the ring-shaped portion is slidably disposed on the tubular body of the connecting fitting and is further slidably disposed against the abutment ring. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120119486 | PRESSING DEVICE FOR A CASTING PIPE AT THE SPOUT OF A METALLURGICAL CONTAINER - The invention relates to a pressing device for a casting pipe at the spout of a metallurgical container, wherein the pressing device is provided with spring-loaded pressing elements ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120175872 | PIPE JOINING DEVICE - A pipe joining device for forming a junction in pressurised and rehabilitated pipes between a first pipe and a branch pipe, the pipe joining device including a substantially rigid body at least in part of thermoplastic, the body including a first pipe sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the first pipe and a branch pipe sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the branch pipe. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120256411 | Connector Assembly - A connector assembly has a hollow first connector and a hollow second connector. The first connector has an engaging block. The second connector has an opened connecting end, a guiding groove, a resilient tab cavity, an escaping segment and a resilient tab. The resilient tab cavity is defined in the second connector at a side of the guiding groove opposite to the connecting end and communicates with the guiding groove. The escaping segment is formed on and protrudes from an outer surface of the second connector at a position between the guiding groove and the connecting end of the second connector and is hollow to define an escaping space communicating with the guiding groove. The resilient tab is formed on and protrudes from an inner surface of the resilient tab space and has a free end extending into the guiding groove. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20140049038 | High Efficiency Take-Off Fitting - A high efficiency take-off fitting allows conditioned air from a rectangular cross-section main duct to be smoothly transferred into a circular cross-section branch duct. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20150021904 | BRAZED FITTING ASSEMBLY - A fitting assembly containing a fitting, a first plate and a second plate are provided. The first plate has a first plate wall and a first-plate aperture, the first-plate wall being positioned along an edge of the first plate defining the first-plate aperture. The second plate has a second-plate wall and a second-plate aperture, the second-plate wall being positioned along an edge of the second plate defining the second-plate aperture. The fitting assembly having the fitting being sandwiched between the first plate wall and the second plate wall. Also disclosed is a heat exchanger having the fitting assembly as described herein, and a method of forming the fitting assembly. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150369409 | LOW LEAKAGE DUCT SEGMENT USING EXPANSION JOINT ASSEMBLY - A turbine shroud for incorporation in a turbine of a gas turbine engine has a plurality of butted shroud segments circumferentially arrayed to form a ring. Each of the shroud segments has an arcuate main shroud body portion, a radially inward extending annular flange attached to a first end of the main body portion, and a radially outward extending flange with a plurality of mounting apertures attached to a second end of the main shroud body portion. A first mounting aperture is sized smaller than an adjacent second mounting aperture in the radially outward extending flange. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160047500 | COUPLING AND USE - The invention relates to a coupling ( | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160109045 | EXHAUST PIPE FOR TURBO ENGINE - An exhaust pipe is arranged in a turbo engine for connecting a turbocharger and a warm-up catalytic converter, the exhaust pipe including a flange having an end that is connected to the turbocharger and an inserting portion that is formed at the other end thereof. The exhaust pipe also includes a cone portion which is formed by engaging a lower cone and an upper cone, an inlet formed at a first end of the cone portion where the inserting portion of the flange is inserted and connected by welding along circumference of the inlet, and an outlet formed at a second end of the cone portion where an inlet of the warm-up catalytic converter is connected. | 04-21-2016 |
| 285190000 | Swivel with lateral port to annular sleeve | 5 |
| 20080238092 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR A PNEUMATIC TOOL WITH UNLOCKING BY AIR FLOW - The present invention provides a universal connector for a pneumatic tool with unlocking by air flow. A directional locating member is mounted between the sleeve and the first coupler, or the pin-joint member, so the sleeve can be securely locked when located at the first position. Available at first and second positions, the second coupler of the universal connector can be positioned in the absence of aeration, or reset automatically after aeration, thus achieving unlocked by air flow purpose. This ability provides easier and convenient assembly or disassembly of the universal connector and pneumatic tool without needing any controlling members, thus guaranteeing improved ease-of-operation and higher applicability. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080258461 | SWIVEL ATTACHMENT AND BRANCH LINE RESTRAINT - A swivel attachment and/or branch line restraint device with angular versatility and mobility for facilitating connection of installation components to support a pipe or other load relative to a support surface is provided. Advantageously, embodiments of the device provide a plurality of rotational or swivel degrees of freedom, which are substantially independently controllable, for its mating portions, which respectively engage corresponding mating portions of other installation components. The device embodiments can desirably be configured in male-female, male-male or female-female arrangements to enhance device utility and/or versatility, thereby advantageously allowing for use in a myriad of applications and installations, such as construction, utilities and the like, among others, to reliably support loads. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090066080 | Radial Rotary Transmission Leadthrough - The present invention relates to a radial rotary transmission leadthrough with a rotating shaft which has at least two substantially axially running channels ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20110101678 | SWIVEL ATTACHMENT AND BRANCH LINE RESTRAINT - A swivel attachment and/or branch line restraint device with angular versatility and mobility for facilitating connection of installation components to support a pipe or other load relative to a support surface is provided. Advantageously, embodiments of the device provide a plurality of rotational or swivel degrees of freedom, which are substantially independently controllable, for its mating portions, which respectively engage corresponding mating portions of other installation components. The device embodiments can desirably be configured in male-female, male-male or female-female arrangements to enhance device utility and/or versatility, thereby advantageously allowing for use in a myriad of applications and installations, such as construction, utilities and the like, among others, to reliably support loads. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20130099478 | HOSE FITTING - A machine, tooling and method for cold forming complex metal parts such as a banjo style hose fitting starting with a near net shape volume of wire and continuing with multiple forging blows and an intermediate rotation of the blank to produce a hose coupling shell end, a transition neck, a large counterbored annular coupling body and a perpendicular alignment tang. | 04-25-2013 |
| 285192000 | Penetrating (e.g., secant) | 18 |
| 20110025046 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND CONNECTING SANITARY EQUIPMENT PIPES PROVIDED BEING A WALL AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - The invention relates to a device and a method for mounting and connecting at least one sanitary equipment pipe provided behind a wall, and to a corresponding method. The device includes at least one member for connection to a rear portion to be connected to a free end of the pipe, and a front portion including means for connection to another member of the sanitary equipment, provided in front of the wall, and at least one housing having an open face through which a connection member can be inserted and an opening for the passage of a free end of the pipe, characterized in that said housing further has an open face through which a connection member can be inserted, said housing being adapted to be inserted in a passage formed through said wall from the front of said wall and having means for attaching the same against the front face of said wall. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110140412 | SUPPORT STAND FOR PRESSURE VESSEL - A stand for supporting a pressure vessel includes a body having an upper wall and a sidewall extending downwardly from the upper wall, an aperture defined in the upper wall configured to permit passage therethrough of a fluid conduit, the fluid conduit being in fluid communication with the pressure vessel, and a locking element provided in connection with the body configured to engage the fluid conduit when in a locked position to inhibit removal of the stand from the pressure vessel. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120228868 | Fireproof bulkhead penetration - The present invention provides a better fireproof bulkhead penetration that is substantially less expensive to install and much easier to modify. The bulkhead penetration system is designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, water, gas and air through walls or bulkheads in both stationary and marine structures in way of piping and cable penetrations at the fire zone boundaries. Various preferred embodiments meet the requirements of the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the structure as well as the requirements of local authorities. In preferred embodiments a high temperature sealant provides an airtight seal for a sleeve type penetration and a high temperature sealant also provides an airtight seal between the sleeve and the bulkhead aperture through which the sleeve passes. The seals can be easily removed for repairs, upgrades and replacements. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120256412 | Joint member manufactured using pipe and manufacturing method of the same - Disclosed therein is a joint member, which includes a retaining portion formed by pressing a stainless steel pipe that is cut into a predetermined length, a joining portion having a spiral portion or a spiral groove, and an insert member made of synthetic resin and being pressed into the pipe so that a packing and a compression ring can be located in a proper position. The joint member using a pipe includes: a metal member having a retaining portion formed by pressing a stainless steel pipe cut into a predetermined length and a joining portion formed on the stainless steel pipe; and an insert member made of synthetic resin, the insert member being pressed to the retaining portion and mounted on the inner circumference of the metal member to locate joint means in a proper position. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130082460 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A BALL JOINT FITTING ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for extending a pipe through a wall. The apparatus includes a ball joint through which at least one pipe extends, an inner pipe, which extends through the ball joint and through which a fluid material may transfer, a housing unit, which substantially surrounds the ball joint and comprises resin bonding surfaces that that seal the housing unit to the ball joint, and a flange unit, which affixes to the housing unit and comprises resin bonding surfaces that seal the flange unit to a wall. The angle between the longitudinal axis of the inner pipe and a line orthogonal to the wall through which the pipe extends is in the range of between about 0 and 20 degrees. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130127156 | Apparatus and method for securing the connection of a coaxially arranged tube of a measuring probe unit of a fill-level measuring device to a process connection element - A method and apparatus for connecting a tube coaxially arranged around a measuring probe in a measuring probe unit of a fill-level measuring device comprising: a cable- or rod-shaped measuring probe and a tube coaxially surrounding the measuring probe. The measuring probe unit is connected to the container by means of a process connection element, wherein the measuring probe and the tube arranged coaxially around the measuring probe for the measuring probe unit are connected releasably to the process connection element. The coaxially arranged tube is connected releasably to the process connection element via a shape interlocking, threaded connection in a defined connection region, and the releasable, shape-interlocking, threaded connection of the coaxially arranged tube to the process connection element is secured by means of a radially directed deformation of the coaxially arranged tube in the defined connection region. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130257040 | TANK AND SPOUT INTERFACE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER AND ITS MANUFACTURING - A tank and spout interface of a radiator of a motor vehicle having a tank part having an inner surface, an outer surface, a connecting part, a bottom portion, a first end, a second end, a first outer margin, and a second outer margin. The tank and spout interface has a connection sleeve disposed on the tank part and extending outwardly from the tank part having an inner surface integrally formed with the inner surface of the first outer margin of the tank part and an outer surface integrally formed with the outer surface of the tank part. A first entry riser and a second entry riser are disposed on opposing sides of the inner surface of the connection sleeve and a first internal riser and a second internal riser are disposed on the first outer margin of the tank part. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20150048613 | WALL FEED-THROUGH ELEMENT FOR A FLUID LINE AND WALL FEED-THROUGH - Wall feed-through element for a fluid line that includes a housing having a feed-through region running in an axial direction with at least one attachment geometry and a stop. The feed-through region is structured with a bearing section and the connection geometry, on a side of the bearing section facing away from the stop at least one, includes at least one shaping protruding radially over the bearing section with a back wall facing the stop and at least one radially springable projection that is offset in a circumferential direction with respect to the shaping and extends toward the stop in an axial direction and beyond the back wall. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150300546 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING A FUEL INJECTOR TO A TEST MACHINE - Disclosed is a surge chamber configured for releasably connecting a fuel injector to a fuel injection testing machine in an adjustable manner to accommodate the various fuel injector orientations produced by different manufacturers. The apparatus generally comprises a surge chamber, a quick connect assembly, and a coupler adapted to connect to the fuel injector being tested. The quick connect attaches to the surge chamber, and the coupler is configured to securely and removably connect the fuel injector to the quick connect via the fuel injector inlet. The test fluid passes from the surge chamber, through the quick connect and coupler, and into the injector, where it is typically injected into a spray chamber. In another embodiment, the chamber comprises a swivel cap that permits rotation of the chamber about its longitudinal axis. Such rotation may be desirable where the fuel injection inlet does not connect to the fuel injector at a 90-degree angle, or where the configuration of the fuel injection testing machine requires the injector to be oriented at a certain angle to properly engage the spray chamber. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150316188 | FLUID CONNECTION PORTS - Disclosed herein is a fluid connection port for forming a working fluid connection between a deformable, flexible tube and a fluid handling device, the fluid connection port comprising a bore extending from an exterior surface of the fluid handling device to an internal fluid handling feature, the bore comprising a narrow diameter bore section adjacent the exterior surface of the fluid handling device, a larger diameter bore section adjacent the internal fluid handling feature, and a shoulder separating the narrow diameter bore section and the larger diameter bore section, wherein the diameter of the bore at the narrow diameter bore section is less than the outside diameter of the deformable, flexible tube. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150338000 | PLUG UNIT AND CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING CAPILLARY TUBES - A plug unit and system for connecting capillary tubes, especially for high-performance liquid chromatography, with a plug capillary tube projecting through a hole of a plug housing, which is detachably connectable to a bushing unit. The plug capillary tube front end projects into a capillary tube receptacle in the bushing unit with its end face essentially aligned opposite a front end of a bushing capillary tube or a bushing capillary tube opening of the bushing unit, the end face of which is butted against. The plug housing applies a force, with its end face facing the plug capillary tube end, directly or indirectly on an annular sealing element surrounding the plug capillary tube in the region of the front end of the plug capillary tube such that the front end of the plug capillary tube is sealed through deformation of the sealing element against the capillary tube receptacle opening. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160061363 | FLUID-CONDUCTING CONNECTION WITH CLAMPING RING - A connection for conducting pressurized fluids between a tube and a connection component having a bore for receiving the tube. A clamping ring surrounds the tube and is seated on a seat between first and second bore segments and has an annular lip extending away from the seat. A locking bolt having a through-hole receiving the tube is threaded into the first bore segment and contacts the ring, an annular collar projecting from the locking bolt surrounding the lip and urging it radially inward to grip the tube when the bolt is tightened against the clamping ring. A sealing ring surrounding the tube is positioned between the clamping ring and a sealing ring seat defined between the second and third bore segments. | 03-03-2016 |
| 285194000 | Hole edge clamp | 6 |
| 20100314866 | JOINT THROUGH A VEHICLE FRAME - A joint for a fluid line of a vehicle for conveying a fluid through a vehicle frame member includes a unitary body having a first end adapted for engagement to a first fluid conduit and a second end adapted for engagement to a second fluid conduit. The body is sized to span between first and second walls of the vehicle frame member. A bore extends axially through the body and fluidly connects the first and second fluid conduits. The joint includes at least one connector configured to engage the vehicle frame member for releasably mounting the joint to the vehicle frame member. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20140232106 | SUMP WALL PENETRATION FITTING - A penetration fitting includes a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel, and a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20160025253 | Integrated Piping Conduit with Adaptor Device and Method - Embodiments of an integrated piping conduit in accordance with aspects of the present invention include a push-to-connect fitting integrated with an adaptor device and associated methods that facilitate the re-use of push fittings without damage to the fitting elements or the pipe, while also facilitating connection to boxes such as electrical boxes in a manner that meets requirements and saves time for professionals dealing with the otherwise challenging management of multiple wires, cables and/or connections. Embodiments can incorporate an integrated release pusher and locking mechanism that allows for quick locking and unlocking of piping elements within a fitting. Embodiments can also include an adaptor having integrated head and body portions, and an ear member extending at least partially radially outwardly and at least partially axially outwardly from the outer surface of the body portion. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160109042 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING FILLER PIPE AND FILLER PIPE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - Provided is a method that is for attaching a filler pipe and that can reduce the amount of transmission of a hydrocarbon and can attach easily. The method for attaching a filler pipe attaches a filler pipe to the aperture of a fuel tank with an attachment member therebetween, and is characterized by containing: a fitting step for fitting the tubular attachment member to the inside of the aperture of the filler pipe; a contact step for contacting, to the surface at the periphery of the aperture of the fuel tank, a first flange protruding outwards in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the attachment member, and a second flange protruding outwards in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the filler pipe; and a welding step for welding the first flange and second flange to the surface. | 04-21-2016 |
| 285195000 | Transverse screw | 2 |
| 20090243285 | DEVICE FOR SECURING HIGH-PRESSURE LINES TO A HIGH-PRESSURE RESERVOIR - The invention relates to a device for connecting a high-pressure line to a tubular high-pressure reservoir in the wall of which at least one connecting bore for the high-pressure line is configured. An end of the high-pressure line is covered by a half-shell of a shell-type securing device. The shell-type securing device encloses a peripheral surface of the high-pressure reservoir, the half-shells being braced against each other. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110140413 | SKIVED MANIFOLD COUPLER - A coupling of a heat exchanger includes a saddle for engaging a cylindrical manifold. The saddle has an arcuate cross-section extending between a first edge and a second edge. The saddle defines an opening and a tubular member extends through the saddle and between a top edge and a bottom edge. A lip extends outward from the top edge and a skirt interconnects the lip to the opening in the saddle. The tubular member is oblong-shaped adjacent the opening of the saddle and the tubular member has an oblong-shaped portion extending from the bottom edge to adjacent the opening in the saddle and terminating at a transition zone. The tubular member has a circular-shaped portion extending from the transition zone to the top edge. The oblong-shaped portion has a shorter dimension in the direction between the first and second edges than the circular shaped portion. | 06-16-2011 |
| 285196000 | Expansible packing on spigot | 2 |
| 20090058081 | Minimal Penetration Lateral Pipe Connection Assembly - A lateral pipe connection assembly that restricts to a minimal amount the penetration of a hub component of the assembly into the cored hole of the mainline pipe to which the assembly is connected. The assembly includes an elastomeric sleeve that is also configured to provide enhanced fluid sealing of the connection. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20130043673 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A thin-wall tube connecting assembly includes a connecting bar, and a tightening nut connected to the connecting bar through threads. The connecting bar is in a hollow tube-shape. One end of the connecting bar includes an expansion cone having an exterior diameter that is larger than that of other parts of the connecting bar. Another end of the connecting bar includes exterior threads. An elastic tube sits between the expansion cone of the connecting bar and a tightening nut. A rigid ring wraps around the exterior of the elastic tube, which shares a same axis with the tightening nut. A tube to be connected has an interior diameter that is equal to or larger than the exterior diameter of the expansion cone of the connecting bar. The rigid ring has an interior diameter that is equal to or larger than an exterior diameter of the tube to be connected. | 02-21-2013 |
| 285197000 | Saddle-type clamp | 16 |
| 20080309072 | HOT TAP DEVICE - A device for hot tapping is disclosed. The device includes a tube having a bore with an opening in the tube in fluid communication with the bore. The tube is connected to a valve which is connected to a saddle connection mounted on a pipe element in a piping network. A boring tool is inserted through the tube and the valve and bores a hole in the pipe element. Fluid under pressure flows from the pipe element through the tube and out through the opening. Swarf generated by the boring is entrained in the fluid and is flushed out through the opening. The device also includes a saddle connection having projections which bite into the pipe element and prevent motion. A hot tapping kit including tubes of different diameters is also encompassed by the invention. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090091127 | Saddle end cap - A dual mode pipe insert having a first mode wherein a set of sealing ribs located thereon provide for retention of the dual pipe insert as a stand alone saddle end cap and a second mode wherein an internal pipe insert port, which is located intermediate a set of sealing ribs, cooperates with an external saddle support having an alignment guide and latch mechanism for securing a pipe saddle housing in a branch pipe connecting position to enable blind formation of a branch pipe through the pipe insert and proximate an end of a capped pipe | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090140516 | Pipe saddle - A pipe saddle having a pipe compression pad suitable for sealing engagement with any of a range of different diameter irrigation pipes with the pipe saddle having pliable pipe straps integrally formed to the compression pad to provide a continuous surface for compressive engagement of an external surface of an irrigation pipe thereto to thereby hold an irrigation pipe in position within the pipe saddle while a pipe tap is inserted into the irrigation pipe. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100059990 | SINGLE ENDED CLAMP FITTING - A fitting includes a body having at least two portions coupled together to form a body having a passage through the body. The passage allows at least a portion of a conduit to be located at least substantially lengthwise within the body. A first seal is located on the passage wall proximate a first end of the body. A second seal is located on the passage wall proximate a second end of the body. A translatable ring is located on the passage wall between the first and second seals. The ring moves along the passage wall when the first seal is activated so that the second seal is activated. The first and second seals provide a seal in the passage. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100072746 | Universal saddletap fitting for H.V.A.C. duct - The purpose is to extract a large volume of regulated conditioned air thru use of a saddle tap fitting made of sheet metal, and for tightly attaching a HVAC branch line to a circular or arcuate sides of a flat or short sections of pipe as well as tapers, reducers or oval main trunk lines and their fittings of many different sizes at an angle. This fitting includes 2 cylindrical collars rotatably attached to a body having a skirt which flexibly conforms, to the arcuate surface to which it is attached. Manually rotating the two canted collars smoothly changes the angles and compound angles, to the branch lines from a range of approx 107 degrees when attached to the main line thus directing a controlled volume of conditioned air to desired locations all of this can be achieved with the use of this one fitting. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100276926 | System And Method Of Assembly Of CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Employing Mechanical Couplings And Supports - Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member. The pipe assemblies are able to pass UL testing protocols for wet fire sprinkler systems. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110115217 | PIPE JUNCTION WITH SEAL PRESSING DEVICE - A pipe coupling including an annular seal disposed in an annular clamp housing, an aperture being formed through a side wall of the annular seal and the annular clamp housing, and a pressing ring secured to and pressed against the annular seal and a side wall of the annular clamp housing with a mechanical fastener, so as to create a water-tight junction between the annular seal and the annular clamp housing. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110127764 | SADDLE TEE - An improved saddle tee for branching a conduit from a main line is disclosed. The saddle tee includes a base unit that defines an opening for receiving a tap and interlocking jaws for securing the base unit to a main line. The tap may include a shaped portion for receiving a tool interface to rotate the tap to drive the tap into the main line. The tool interface could be secured to a power tool to enable rapid driving of the saddle tee into the main line. The saddle tee may also include offset arcuate interlocking jaws to enable the jaws to interlock around the main line with ease. Optional interface surfaces on the tap and base unit enable the tap and base unit to interlock to limit rotation of the tap relative to the base unit when the tap is fully inserted into the base unit. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120080879 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND KITS FOR CONDUITS - A connector assembly for connecting a second conduit to a first conduit is disclosed. The connector assembly comprises a rigid insert comprising a flange and a first annular portion. The first annular portion defines a bore comprising a threaded portion. The flange is configured to be positioned through an opening formed in a wall of the first conduit. The connector assembly comprises a sleeve comprising an arcuate base. A portion of the arcuate base is configured to contact an outer perimeter of the first conduit proximate to the opening. The connector assembly comprises a second annular portion extending from the arcuate base and a cylindrical portion comprising threads thereon. The threads are configured to threadably engage the threaded portion of the bore. The connector assembly comprises a threaded fastening member configured to be threadably engaged with the threads. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120193909 | EXTENDED RANGE TAPPING SLEEVE AND GASKET - A tapping sleeve assembly comprising a sleeve ( | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120200079 | SADDLE TAP CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to saddle tap assemblies comprising internal collars and external saddle taps; methods for making saddle tap assemblies, collars, saddle taps, and duct; and methods for joining ducts using saddle tap assemblies. Embodiments of the present invention may also include an installation tool for installing saddle tap assemblies. A saddle tap assembly may include an external slip tap, internal tap collar, a duct section, and adhesive. The external slip tap and the internal tap collar may each have a flange. The flanges may be curved. The flange of the internal collar may have a sheared portion permitting the flange of the internal collar to pass through an opening in a section of duct. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130187376 | SADDLE TAP CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION DEVICE - Saddle tap assemblies comprising internal collars and external saddle taps are disclosed. A saddle tap assembly may include an external slip tap, internal tap collar, a duct section, and adhesive. The external slip tap and the internal tap collar may each have a flange. The flanges may be curved. The flange of the internal collar may have a sheared portion permitting the flange of the internal collar to pass through an opening in a section of duct. The installation of saddle tap assemblies according to embodiments of the present invention is more cost-effective and less time consuming than conventional methods. Moreover, the seals and bonds formed using embodiments of the present invention provide for several layers of chemical protection and structural stiffening wherever the saddle tap assemblies are located. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140077491 | Branching Apparatus for Branching Pipes - The branching apparatus according to the present invention includes two power supply terminals mounted on a saddle in the opposite direction of a branch connection part branched from a cylindrical body, so that they are not overlapped with the branch connection part when an electric socket is connected to the power supply terminal, and hence, it provides easiness in work. Moreover, because the branch connection part is slantly mounted directly above the main pipe, a trace wire inserted into the branch connection part and the main pipe is not bent, and hence, the trace wire can trace exact length and position. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20150028581 | SADDLE FOR A BRANCH CONNECTION - A saddle, in particular a clamping saddle for plastic pipes, containing a branch projection, a saddle piece, centre axes (X), (Y) and (Z), and a groove for the arrangement of a seal, wherein the inner cheek of the groove is arranged, throughout the course of the groove, perpendicular to the inner surface of the saddle piece. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150300549 | Mechanical Pipe Fitting - Devices and methods for coupling fluid conveying piping in an arrangement to provide a branch connection. A mechanical fitting includes a lower housing and an upper housing coupled to one another to define an interior space for housing a tubular pipe segment. An insert for insertion in the upper housing includes a tubular body that defines a fluid flow passageway and a base that engages an opening in the pipe segment. The base and upper housing are configured to engage one another to prevent rotation of the insert with respect to the upper housing. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150377399 | TUBING CONNECTOR SYSTEM - The tubing connector system ( | 12-31-2015 |
| 285200000 | Flexible or yielding plate | 1 |
| 20100181757 | WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - Water-conducting household appliance, in particular dishwasher, comprising a circulation pump ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 285201000 | Sput | 12 |
| 20090001716 | Hose connector and portable handheld work apparatus - A hose connector ( | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110012342 | FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY - In a fuel distributor assembly having a manifold ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20130134705 | Systems And Methods For Coupling Pipe With Angled Coupling Mechanism - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism may include a connection section including a first opening, an inner flange, and an outer flange, wherein the connection section is configured to connect to a first pipe, a sleeve portion including a second opening and configured to connect to a second pipe, and a channel extending through the coupling mechanism between the first opening and the second opening, wherein the first opening is angled relative to the second opening, wherein the inner flange includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the inner flange includes a width larger than a width of the second end of the inner flange. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130264818 | BOLTLESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENT - A “boltless” locking arrangement for secure attachment of a boss to a fixed structural part is shown. The boss has a central axis and is extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the structural part when the parts are assembled. The arrangement includes two substantially radially extending, when viewed relative to the central axis, action surfaces provided in the external surface of the boss, and at least one annular plate configured body made up by individual segments. The at least one annular plate configured body is at its radially inner, but external portion designed to co-operate, or engage with, at least one of the respective two action surfaces, and at its radially outer, but internal portion and on opposite side, is abutting the fixed structural part. | 10-10-2013 |
| 285202000 | Interlocked | 3 |
| 20130069362 | SEALING STRUCTURE - A sealing structure permits easy fitting of the insertion member into the reception member and that prevents damage to the insertion member and the reception member. | 03-21-2013 |
| 285204000 | Packed | 2 |
| 20100187813 | Connector for Interconnecting A Lateral Pipe to A Main Pipe - A one-piece connector has a tubular member and an annular flange, and is usable to connect a lateral pipe to a main pipe. The connector is constructed such that the annular flange is glued to the inner surface of the main pipe and the tubular extends through an opening formed in the main pipe. The connector may be formed of stainless steel or other alloy or of a plastic polymer material. The connector has a tapered end, which is tapered inwardly to facilitate press-fitting a lateral pipe onto the tubular member. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100225106 | MULTIFUNCTION FLUID CONNECTOR FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE POWER SYSTEM - A multifunction fluid connector for an automotive vehicle power system includes a base component having at least one passage for conducting a fluid, with the passage ending in a bore which is closed by a multifunction fluid connector having three functional states in which the connector is either closed, or open to allow attachment of a hose or other conductor in fluid communication with the passage through the base component. In a final state, a fluid handling device such as a PCV valve, a MAP sensor, an EGR valve or other type of fluid handling component may be situated within the bore of the base component. | 09-09-2010 |
| 285205000 | Clamped plate | 5 |
| 20090206596 | Sealing arrangement for a coupling for refrigerant lines - A sealing arrangement for a coupling for refrigerant lines comprises a first coupling piece, which is connected sealingly to a first line end piece, and a second coupling piece which is connected sealingly to a second line end piece. In the sealing arrangement, a sealing ring is held on the sealing face of one of the two coupling pieces by a holding device which is configured as a plastic cap having a through hole. The plastic cap has at least one predetermined breaking location ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 285206000 | Screw clamp | 4 |
| 20140117662 | LARGE DIAMETER FIBERGLASS TANK ADAPTER - An adapter for a cylindrical polyethylene tank is disclosed comprising a tubular body section, a saddle-shaped flange connected at a first end to the tubular body section, and adapted to mate with an outer surface of the cylindrical tank, the saddle-shaped flange including a bolt hole pattern having a first spacing. A circular flange connected to a second end of the tubular body section, the circular flange having a bolt hole pattern having a second spacing, wherein the first bolt hole spacing is one half the second bolt hole spacing. | 05-01-2014 |
| 285207000 | With conduit clamping means | 2 |
| 20100156093 | Fastening Device for Cable and Wave Hose - A fastening device is provided for fastening cables, fibers or wave hoses in position with multiple ways, and for waterproof capability. The fastening device includes a first casing, an inner holding part, a waterproof screw annulus, a positioning nut, a connecting casing, a second casing, an inner buckled nut, a resilient washer, and a constricting gasket. The first casing and the second casing are respectively engaged with the waterproof screw annulus and the connecting annulus. The first casing and the second casing take force to the wave hose for holding the cable or fiber in place in multiple ways, and avoid shifting or breaking off from drawing outside. The fastening device also has multi-ways for waterproof. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100156094 | Fastening Device for Cable and Wave Hose - A fastening device is provided for fastening cables, fibers or wave hoses in position with multiple ways, and for waterproof capability. The fastening device includes a first casing, an inner holding part, a waterproof screw annulus, a positioning nut, a connecting casing, a second casing, an inner buckled nut, a resilient washer, and a constricting gasket. The first casing and the second casing are respectively engaged with the waterproof screw annulus and the connecting annulus. The first casing and the second casing take force to the wave hose for holding the cable or fiber in place in multiple ways, and avoid shifting or breaking off from drawing outside. The fastening device also has multi-ways for waterproof. | 06-24-2010 |
| 285208000 | Attachable from one side of plate | 1 |
| 20090322075 | Connecting arrangement for a fluid-conducting tube - A connecting arrangement for fluid-conducting tubes ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 285211000 | Countersunk packed | 4 |
| 20150362105 | GASKET-INTEGRATED CERAMIC ORIFICE PLATE - Gasket-integrated orifice plates including a first orifice base ( | 12-17-2015 |
| 285212000 | Screw-compressed | 3 |
| 20110025047 | End fitting for holding a high pressure capillary tube - The disclosed fitting has a tubular body externally threaded at one end, to allow the fitting to be positioned over a capillary tube and connected to a cooperating component. The fitting has opposed gripping jaws at its other end suited for being flexed against the capillary tube for holding it relative to the fitting. A tubular nut fits over the gripping jaws, and cam faces provided between the nut and jaws serve to tighten or release the jaws relative to the tube, depending on which direction the nut is shifted axially along the body. The outside tubular face of the actuating member is knurled, providing for reliable manual gripping and axial shifting the actuating member. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110121562 | Hybrid tube connector port - A hybrid port comprising a bore having a diameter, a first tapered surface having a cone angle α in the range of approximately 37° to approximately 45°, a second tapered surface having a cone angle β of approximately 12°, the first tapered surface disposed immediately proximate to the bore, and a threaded inner surface disposed axially between the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20140110933 | LOW CARRYOVER HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDIC FITTING - Described is a fitting for coupling fluidic paths which facilitates secure and low leak rate fluid flow through a fluidic path junction such as a junction in a liquid chromatography system or other chemical analysis instrument. Fluid containing various mixtures of chemical samples can pass through the junction at high pressure with little or no trapped residue remaining in a volume at the connection. According to various embodiments, a face seal is achieved between two separate fluidic path features. In some embodiments, the sealing of the fluidic paths is aided by the use of a compliant polymer seal. The seal facilitates intimate contact between adjacent surfaces and significantly limits or prevents the entry of fluid under high pressure into an unswept volume. Thus the risk of carryover and its adverse effect on measurements is reduced or eliminated. | 04-24-2014 |
| 285219000 | Screw | 7 |
| 20160040811 | Fluid conduit dielectric nipple for push-fit connector - A fluid conduit dielectric nipple for securement to a tank wall of a fluid holding tank, such as a steel tank of a water heater is described. The fluid conduit dielectric nipple has a tank securement end and a cylindrical conduit connecting end specifically configured for receiving a push-fit quick connector to secure to a water supply line and a hot water return line. The fluid conduit dielectric nipple is fabricated from inexpensive metal, such as plated steel, and has a plastics liner to protect parts thereof intended to be exposed to water to prevent corrosion while providing a leak-proof connection. Accordingly, there is provided an inexpensive dielectric nipple which provides quick connection and disconnection. | 02-11-2016 |
| 285220000 | With packing | 5 |
| 20080265569 | Threaded Joint for Pipes Provided with Seal - A threaded joint for pipes comprising at least one seal of the metal-metal interference type arranged externally to the female thread. The joint has an extension of the box beyond the seal which produces an elastic tightening band effect on the seal so that excessive interference on the seal is not necessary, thus favouring correct making up. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100213703 | PIPE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF CONNECTING PIPES - A pipe connector for providing a fluid connection between two pipe sections. The connector includes a connector housing, the housing including a first fluid flow port, a second fluid flow port and a fluid flow chamber extending between the first and second fluid flow ports. The connector includes a first attachment assembly for attaching the connector to the first pipe section, such that, in use, the first fluid flow port is fluidly connected to an aperture provided in a sidewall of the first pipe section. The connector further includes a second attachment assembly for attaching the connector to the second pipe section, such that, in use, the second fluid flow port is fluidly connected to an open end of the second pipe section. The connector still further includes a seal for, in use, providing a fluid seal between the housing and the first pipe section about the fluid connection between the first fluid flow port and the aperture provided in the sidewall of the first pipe section. The seal has a body extending outwardly from the housing and the body has an outer sealing edge extending generally about the first fluid flow port and is generally outwardly displaced therefrom. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110260447 | Seal, Tank Comprising Such a Seal and Use of Such a Seal - The subject of the present invention is a ring seal preventing the seal from sliding and/or tilting when tightened. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20140028019 | CONDUIT HUB WITH WIPER SEAL - A conduit hub includes a conduit hub body having a cylindrical inner surface configured to receive an end of a cylindrical conduit having a male thread, wherein the conduit hub body includes a female thread and a counterbore formed in an outer rim of the cylindrical inner surface. The conduit hub further includes a wiper seal configured to fit into the counterbore such that a lip of the wiper seal extends beyond the outer rim of conduit hub body and a surface of the wiper seal engages with an outer surface of the cylindrical conduit, when the male thread of the cylindrical conduit is threaded to engage with the female thread of the conduit hub body, to resist the ingress of moisture, dirt or contaminants into the conduit hub or the conduit. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20150316182 | Conversion Fitting - A conversion fitting configured to matingly engage with a conduit coupler having conduit coupler thread configured as American Standard hose coupling thread or American Standard hose coupling thread for garden hose applications and a container aperture element having container aperture element internal thread configured as bunghole thread to facilitate the transfer of fluid therebetween. | 11-05-2015 |
| 285221000 | Necked plate | 1 |
| 20140152001 | HIGH PRESSURE-RESISTANT SCREW CONNECTION FOR PIPELINES OR HOSE LINES HAVING A TAPERED THREAD - A connecting device for pipelines or hose lines with a threaded body and with a pipe-like end piece which can be inserted into a receptacle formed on the threaded body and which can be fitted therein by means of a swivel nut screwed onto the threaded body, wherein the receptacle of the threaded body has the shape of a widening cone and the circumferential surface of the end piece that engages in the receptacle has a conical design, is characterized in that the circumferential surface ( | 06-05-2014 |
| 285222000 | Expanded or swaged pipe | 1 |
| 20120228869 | LEAK-TIGHT CONNECTION BETWEEN PIPE AND PORT - A method of forming a leak tight connection between a pipe and a port made of different metals is described. A leak tight connection between a pipe made of a first metal and a port made of a second metal is also described. | 09-13-2012 |
