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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6550965 | Reclosable plastic bag and method for forming A reclosable plastic bag includes a pouch and first and second extruded fastener members heat sealed or welded thereto. One of the fastener members is provided with a plurality of standoffs in a flange area providing spaces between it and the opposing fla... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6408497 | Face seal o-ring insertion tool A tool for inserting a flexible O-ring in a connector having a recess including a lip. The tool includes a base. A ram is mounted on the base for pushing the O-ring toward the recess. A sleeve is mounted adjacent the ram. At least one chamfered edge is po... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6397446 | Face seal O-ring insertion tool A tool for inserting a flexible O-ring in a connector having a recess including a lip. The tool includes a base. A ram is mounted on the base for pushing the O-ring toward the recess. A sleeve is mounted adjacent the ram. At least one chamfered edge is po... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6244566 | Valve assembly A valve assembly includes a poppet axially moveable in a passageway of a body member. The poppet has an annular seal sealingly engageable with a sealing abutment of the body and, when so engaged, blocks the flow of fluid between the first end of the body ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6244299 | Damping element A damping element is proposed for a conduit conducting a gaseous or liquid medium through which pressure pulsations are applied, which is constructed as a hollow body through which the medium can flow, and is attached to a fastening element in such a way ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6183020 | Coupling device This invention relates to a coupling device to connect two tubular elements, preferably a hose with a tube, with one male coupling element (3) and one female coupling element (5) that are formed so that they can be inserted in one another and can be locke... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6170532 | Flexible hose This new sewer cleaning hose is a rubber hose that concentrates on the ability to improve flexibility and cover resistance to cutting and abrasion while providing a six inch minimum bend radius. What makes this hose design unique is the low friction the h... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6158784 | Connector for tubular members A connector for joining together lengths of plastic tubing has a plurality of external annular barbs and an insertion end portion having spaced apart first and second end edges with tapered edges extending therefrom to a cylindrical portion from which the... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6131613 | Noise suppressor A noise suppressor device for absorbing pulsating fluids is disclosed. A noise suppressor device has a housing which defines an axially extending bore. A resilient bladder is coaxially positioned in the bore. A spool assembly is coaxially positioned withi... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6123317 | Coupling A coupling for sealing an outer cylindrical wall of a member of a fluid flow system extending along an axis. The coupling has a body and nut encircling the cylindrical wall which are configured to receive either a conventional O-ring or packing. The body ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6119728 | Assembly for reduction of pulsations and vibrations in a hose An assembly for reduction of pulsations and vibrations in a hose including a hose having an interior surface and a throttle being sized for insertion in the hose adjacent to the interior surface. The throttle includes a fluid passageway. The throttle furt... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6108884 | Insertion tool An insertion tool for inserting a backup ring and an O-ring into a gland. The tool includes a body having a recess for containing the backup ring and the O-ring. The tool further includes a pusher movably mounted adjacent to the body. The pusher is moveab... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6092570 | Drain coupling An improved drain coupling of the type having a male coupling half including a body having an inner body end and an outer body end. A passage axially extends through the body intersecting the body ends. A valve is axially reciprocally mounted within the p... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6083454 | Apparatus and method for making uniformly sized and shaped spheres Uniform sized and shaped spheres are formed by applying a minute periodic disturbance to a low viscosity liquid material. Pressure forces the material through at least one orifice in a crucible as a steady laminar stream. The stream enters an enclosed con... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6056010 | Anti-check low spill fluid coupling A low spill anti-check fluid coupling for pressurized fluid systems is disclosed. The coupling includes a female part and a male part. The female part has a body member and a sleeve mounted for axial movement within said body member. A spring biased femal... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6050579 | Automotive running board The running board of the present invention provide the structural integrity to withstand the static and dynamic loads to which articles of this type are normally subjected. The design of the running board in terms of its configuration, the components maki... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6041818 | Valve assembly A valve assembly includes (1) a process valve having an axially adjustable valve stem positioned in a passageway thereof and (2) a service valve for receiving and retaining a male end of the process valve. The valve stem has a poppet mounted for axial mov... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6035609 | Ultra high purity gas distribution component with integral valved coupling and methods for its use Valved couplers and gas processing components particularly suitable for ultra-high purity gas distribution for use in semiconductor manufacturing. In the couplers, a valve stem/bullnose seals the aperture of the coupler immediately adjacent the exterior o... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6016592 | Pipe coupling tool A tool having a stationary base mount, a moveable base mount, and clamps for use in coupling pipes. The tool includes a gear device for moving the moveable base mount with respect to the stationary base mount. A first clamp device is positioned on the sta... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6012209 | Face seal O-ring insertion tool A tool for inserting a flexible O-ring in a connector having a recess including a lip. The tool includes a base. A ram is mounted on the base for pushing the O-ring toward the recess. A sleeve is mounted adjacent the ram. At least one chamfered edge is po... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010162 | Clip fitting for a hose A clip fitting for a hose that includes a hose nipple defining at least one circular groove. A circular seal is positioned in the groove. At least one hose clip is mounted on the hose nipple. At least one clamp is positioned on the hose clip over the seal... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5996632 | Pressure relief adapter A pressure relief adapter includes a body and a slideable sleeve positioned in a passageway thereof and cooperating therewith and with O-rings to define a sealed chamber containing ambient air or other gas. The slideable sleeve has an enlarged head at one... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5960853 | Apparatus for creating a free-form three-dimensional article using a layer-by-layer deposition of a molten metal and deposition of a powdered metal as a support material An apparatus for the accurate formation of a three-dimensional article comprises providing a first quantity and a second quantity of substantially uniform size droplets of a desired material wherein each droplet has a positive or negative charge. Each qua... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5957164 | Refrigerant hose This device is a hose for air conditioning purposes that is a barrier hose. The hose comprises an innermost tube of a thermoplastic vulcanizate. The innermost tube of thermoplastic vulcanizate is coextruded with a flexible polyamide barrier material as a ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5944087 | Process for producing the mold inserts for injection moldings The present relates to an method to produce a molding apparatus for molding plastic parts which comprises a cavity insert and a core insert wherein each insert has an open area on the shell or back side thereof. A device for circulating fluid through each... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5924447 | Ultra high purity gas distribution component with integral valved coupling and methods for its use Valved couplers and gas processing components particularly suitable for ultra-high purity gas distribution for use in semiconductor manufacturing. In the couplers, a valve stem/bullnose seals the aperture of the coupler immediately adjacent the exterior o... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5894663 | Method for forming a ball value assembly A method for assembling a rotary ball valve assembly utilizes an axially directed compressive force to urge an annular seal into sealing engagement with a rotatable ball and, while the compressive force is applied, inwardly deforming a tubular member atta... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5893391 | Coupling latch A coupling utilizes a male member having an internal poppet valve yieldingly urged to a closed position and an external ball retention sleeve yieldingly urged toward its connector end engageable with a female member. The female member has an internal popp... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5891212 | Apparatus and method for making uniformly Uniform sized and shaped spheres are formed by applying a minute periodic disturbance to a low viscosity liquid material. Pressure forces the material through at least one orifice in a crucible as a steady laminar stream. The stream enters an enclosed con... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5863023 | Valved coupling for ultra high purtiy gas distribution system Valved couplers and gas processing components particularly suitable for ultra-high purity gas distribution for use in semiconductor manufacturing. In the couplers, a valve stem/bullnose seals the aperture of the coupler immediately adjacent the exterior o... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5862578 | Insertion tool An insertion tool for insertion of a ring into a body defining an internal recess for receiving the ring including a ring holder and a plunger. The ring holder includes a ring end and a handle end. The ring end includes a stationary shoulder for engaging ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5857663 | Ball valve assembly and method for forming A rotary ball valve assembly and method for forming utilizes a compression spring subjected to a non-torsional, axially directed compressive force to urge an annular seal into sealing engagement with a rotatable ball and, while so subjected, inwardly defo... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5810031 | Ultra high purity gas distribution component with integral valved coupling and methods for its use Valved couplers and gas processing components particularly suitable for ultra-high purity gas distribution for use in semiconductor manufacturing. In the couplers, a valve stem/bullnose seals the aperture of the coupler immediately adjacent the exterior o... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5803079 | Endotracheal tube positioner An endotracheal tube holder or positioner is disclosed having a collar member formed from at least two body portions engaged together to form a central orifice extending axially therethrough. The body portions are engaged together by a hinge member and a ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5799684 | Frangible hydraulic fuse A frangible hydraulic fuse includes a fitting secured to a sleeve by a plurality of frangible pins. In normal operation, hydraulic fluid flows through the fuse through radial ports of a sleeve to which the fitting is engaged by the frangible pins. A compr... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5787965 | Apparatus for creating a free-form metal three-dimensional article using a layer-by-layer deposition of a molten metal in an evacuation chamber with inert environment An apparatus for the accurate formation of a free-form three-dimensional article comprises providing a supply of substantially uniform size metal droplets of a desired material wherein each droplet has a positive or negative charge in an enclosed environm... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5778928 | Marine drain valve An improved marine drain valve is disclosed. The valve includes a valve barrel having an intake opening and a discharge opening. A fluid passageway extends between the openings. A valve adaptor body surrounds the valve barrel and a torsion-compression spr... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5746844 | Method and apparatus for creating a free-form three-dimensional article using a layer-by-layer deposition of molten metal and using a stress-reducing annealing process on the deposited metal A method and apparatus for the accurate formation of a three-dimensional article comprises providing a supply of substantially uniform size droplets of a desired material wherein each droplet has a positive or negative charge. The supply of droplets is fo... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5744173 | Mold inserts for injection moldings The present relates to an apparatus for molding plastic parts which includes a cavity insert and a core insert wherein each insert has an open area on the shell or back side thereof. A device for circulating fluid through each chamber cools the inserts. I... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5738144 | Luer connecting coupling A luer connecting coupling including a first body member, a resilient seal, a second body member, a tubular valve and a reciprocating valve sleeve. The first body member defines a passageway. The resilient seal is positioned in the passageway. The second ... | 04/14/1998 |
