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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120043757 | CONDUIT FITTING WITH ATTACHED TORQUE COLLAR A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the strok... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120038150 | TAPERED DRIVE NUT FOR CONDUIT FITTING A drive nut for a fitting includes an interior socket centered on a central axis and configured to receive at least a rearward portion of a conduit gripping member. The socket is defined by a radial drive surface positioned to engage the conduit gripping member during p... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120032439 | FITTING FOR TUBE AND PIPE WITH TAPERED FERRULE A ferrule for a conduit fitting includes in one embodiment a generally annular body comprising a cylindrical interior wall, a rearward portion with a frusto-conical recess that presents a camming surface, and a tapered outer surface. The tapered outer surface extends ra... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120025119 | Anti-Extrusion Packing Support A seal arrangement for providing a fluid seal of an annulus between two conforming surfaces such as a stem and a bore. The seal arrangement may include a pair of packing support rings. Preferably, two pairs of the packing support rings are used in order to provide doubl... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20110278840 | FERRULE WITH INTERNAL RECESS AND CYLINDRICAL WALL A ferrule for a metal tube fitting includes an annular body having a generally cylindrical radially interior wall extending through the center of the ferrule. An outer radial wall extends from the ferrule front end to a rearward flange portion of the annular body. The o... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110277309 | PULL-UP BY TORQUE FERRULE FITTING A ferrule type, flareless fitting is provided that may optionally be pulled-up to its assembled condition by torque rather than by turns. In one embodiment, at least one fitting component includes a structure that facilitates pull-up by torque and allows the fitting to ... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110266485 | VALVE AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES The present application relates to valve and actuator assemblies. The valve actuator assemblies may include a capless valve actuating arrangement, include a replaceable passage defining member that includes seal members, include a valve member that is assembled in a val... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20120006443 | BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL HOSE A hose for use in bio-pharmaceutical applications includes an innermost tubular layer made from a fluoropolymer material. The tubular layer has an inner, relatively smooth and pure surface that defines an opening for transfer of various media. A layer of silicone is dis... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120005878 | CONDUIT FITTING WITH FLEXIBLE TORQUE COLLAR A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the strok... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110309615 | FITTING WITH ADAPTED ENGAGING SURFACES A fitting assembly is provided with a first fitting component having a stepped wall surface; and a second fitting component radially spaced from the first fitting component when the fitting assembly is in a finger tight condition prior to pull-up. When the second fittin... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110308655 | CLAMP RING FOR WELDED DIAPHRAGMS A diaphragm sealed flow cavity comprises a first body comprising a support surface, a diaphragm comprising an outer portion that is joined by a weld to the first body, a clamped portion, and an inner portion that is movable along an axis, with the clamped portion of the... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110302762 | FITTING ASSEMBLY EVALUATING APPARATUS AND METHODS The present application discloses methods and apparatus for installing fitting components, such as a conduit gripping device, on a conduit to form an assembly. The assembly is joinable with at least one other fitting component to form a fitting. The present application ... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110298211 | CONDUIT FITTING WITH SPLIT TORQUE COLLAR A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the strok... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110204618 | FITTING FOR FLUID CONDUITS A fitting for a conduit is provided with first and second fitting components, a gripping member, and a live-loading mechanism. The first fitting component is adapted to receive a conduit along a central axis. The gripping member includes a gripping portion adapted to en... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110181042 | CONDUIT GRIPPING DEVICE HAVING RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR CONDUIT FITTING The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110089687 | MODULAR FITTING WITH GRIPPING DEVICE FOR CONDUITS A modular fitting for conduits such as tube and pipe comprises a universal body (12) having at least two selectable configurations and at least one or more connecting parts that when joined with the body form a fitting. The body includes a drive member (24... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110049877 | FERRULE WITH RELIEF TO REDUCE GALLING High localized loading, galling, and high torque forces have been generally eliminated or greatly reduced in a two ferrule tube fitting assembly through suitable modification of the rear ferrule so as to redirect the reaction forces acting between the front ferrule and ... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110030849 | LOW TEMPERATURE CARBURIZATION UNDER SOFT VACUUM Low temperature carburization of stainless steel using acetylene as the carburizing specie is carried out under soft vacuum conditions in the presence of hydrogen or other companion gas. As a result, formation of soot and the undesirable thermal oxide film that normally... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110006521 | FITTING FOR METAL PIPE AND TUBING A tube fitting that uses only two components, namely a fitting body and a fitting nut. The nut and body are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut includes an integral tube gripping ring that cooperates with a camming surfac... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100276624 | SEAL WITH SEAL SUPPORT SHOULDER A seal arrangement for a fluid device includes a seal member that is disposed in a first groove formed in a body and one or more backup members disposed in a second groove formed in the body, with a shoulder between the first and second grooves against which the seal me... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100219631 | CONDUIT FITTING WITH PULL-UP INDICATION A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting compo... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100213705 | CONDUIT FITTING WITH TORQUE COLLAR A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the strok... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100201118 | CONDUIT CONNECTION WITH SENSING FUNCTION Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member (34), a drive member (36), and a seal member (48), the drive member causing axial movement of the conduit gripping member to indent into an ... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100200078 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A BALL VALVE A ball valve includes a valve element and a single piece packing that seals the valve element within a valve cavity. The single piece packing is installed over the valve element at room temperature or may be molded thereon. The valve element may include a flow control e... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100194107 | TUBE FITTING A ferrule type, flareless fitting is provided that includes a first fitting component (12), a second fitting component (16), a front ferrule (20), and a rear ferrule (22). The first fitting component comprises a rear ferrule recess and a fron... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100148501 | FERRULE ASSEMBLY FOR CONDUIT FITTING Two conduit gripping devices that are to be used together in a conduit fitting assembly are interconnected or held together as a cartridge or subassembly prior to assembly with fitting components to form a fitting assembly. In a more specific embodiment, one or both of ... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100140932 | TAPERED NUT FOR TUBE OR PIPE FITTING A drive nut (918) for a fitting includes an interior socket centered on a central axis and configured to receive at least a rearward portion of a conduit gripping member. The socket is defined by a radial drive surface (932) positioned to engage the condui... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100140527 | COATED SEALS The seal made between two surfaces is enhanced by forming a coating (22), such as a self-assembled monolayer of a functionalized fluorinated macromolecule, on one or both of the surfaces.... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100138051 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR ACTUATION The present application relates to an arrangement for selectively providing a plurality of output forces, such as for example, a higher and a lower output force or a predetermined, time dependent output force. In one embodiment, a first piston assembly is moveable betwe... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100133812 | Tube Fitting Fittings are provided for use with different types of tubing. One such fitting includes a gripping member having a sharp tube indenting edge that provides a seal between the tube gripping member and the tube. Another such fitting includes a tube gripping member having a... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100116377 | HYBRID CARBURIZATION WITH INTERMEDIATE RAPID QUENCH A carbon hardened surface is produced in a metal workpiece without forming carbide precipitates by carburizing the workpiece at high temperature carburization conditions, rapidly quenching the workpiece, and then carburizing the workpiece under low temperature carburiza... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100090146 | VALVE SEALING ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS A valve includes a valve body, a valve element to selectively control flow through the valve, and a seal member and seat member together providing a fluid-tight seal between a valve cavity and a fluid passage in the valve body. A live-loaded biasing member is adapted to... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100038566 | VALVE AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES The present application relates to valve and actuator assemblies. The valve actuator assemblies may include a capless valve actuating arrangement, include a replaceable passage defining member that includes seal members, include a valve member that is assembled in a val... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100037991 | DIFFUSION PROMOTERS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE CASE HARDENING Low temperature carburization of a workpiece surface is accomplished faster by impregnating the surface with a diffusion promoter prior to or during the low temperature carburization process.... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100025990 | FERRULE WITH RADIAL CROWN A ferrule for a metal tube fitting includes an annular body having a generally cylindrical radially interior wall extending through the center of the ferrule. An outer radial wall extends from the ferrule front end to a rearward flange portion of the annular body. The o... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20100012625 | WELDING PURGE CONTROL USING ELECTRONIC FLOW CONTROL A purging system for an arc welder is disclosed wherein the purging system comprises a control system (20), at least one automatic flow control arrangement (MFC) for a purge gas (28, 30), said flow control arrangement (WIFC) being operably associated with ... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090314087 | ULTRASONIC TESTING OF FITTING ASSEMBLY Apparatus and method for determining relative and/or absolute axial position of a conduit end within a fluid coupling includes application of input ultrasonic energy in the form of transient shear waves and analyzing the reflected energy. Application of the input energy... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090299514 | FITTING ASSEMBLY EVALUATING APPARATUS AND METHODS Methods and apparatus for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection are disclosed. Characteristics that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, the position of a conduit gripping device on a conduit, an amount of axial comp... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090289452 | PULL-UP BY TORQUE FITTING A fitting is provided that may optionally be pulled-up to its final assembled condition by torque rather than by turns. At least one fitting component includes a structure that facilitates pull-up by torque. The structure may take a wide variety of different forms. In o... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090160133 | FITTING FOR TUBE AND PIPE WITH CARTRIDGE A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting compo... | 06/25/2009 |
