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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7222889 | Self-locking self-bonding rigid coupling A coupling assembly is provided for releasably interconnecting confronting ends of conduit members. The coupling assembly creates a self-locking, and self-bonding connection wherein locking and unlocking is achieved by a predetermined amount of rotation of a lock nu... | 05/29/2007 |
| 6883836 | Positive locking fitting assembly A positive locking fitting assembly is provided for interconnecting two adjacent structures, such as two modular components of an aircraft. The fitting assembly includes a pair of couplers which attach to the respective modular components, and a transfer tube which ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6880859 | Conduit coupling assembly A conduit coupling assembly is provided for interconnecting a pair of fluid conveying members placed in a confronting relationship within the coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes a longitudinally split coupler having a pair of coupling halves rotatable ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6298536 | Shipping system for jet aircraft engine An aircraft engine shipping system includes a frame assembly for supporting the aircraft engine, and a cradle assembly mounted on the frame assembly for securing the aircraft engine to the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes shock absorbers to pro... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6292999 | Method of installing and removing jet aircraft engine An aircraft engine shipping system includes a frame assembly for supporting the aircraft engine, and a cradle assembly mounted on the frame assembly for securing the aircraft engine to the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes shock absorbers to pro... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6170141 | Shipping system for jet aircraft engine and method of installing and removing jet aircraft engine An aircraft engine shipping system includes a frame assembly for supporting the aircraft engine, and a cradle assembly mounted on the frame assembly for securing the aircraft engine to the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes shock absorbers to pro... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6073973 | Lightweight positive lock coupling In the first embodiment, a coupling assembly is provided wherein the inner peripheral diameter of an annular spring is sized to be threadably received over the threads of a coupler and is held in a recess formed by the ends of threads and the edge of a sh... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6050609 | Positive lock coupling A first coupling member has a peripheral facing surface with a pair of annular slots, each of a different length and width. A second coupling member has a lock ring longitudinally slidable thereon with a facing surface having a pair of annular raised lock... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6000903 | Shipping frame for fan section of aircraft engine A fan shipping frame includes a frame assembly for supporting a loaded fan section of a jet aircraft engine. A plurality of caster assemblies attached to the shipping frame provide locomotive capability and adjustable height positioning so that a loaded f... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5967541 | Towing head A towing head is provided including three primary members. The first member is stationary and includes a channel which receives the tow pin or towing fitting of an aircraft. The second member pivotally attaches to the first member and itself includes a ch... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5871239 | Positive lock coupling A threaded coupling assembly is provided for interconnecting the ends of first and second fluid-carrying conduit members in fixed releasably locking relationship. First and second coupling members are circumferentially engageable with the ends of the cond... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5870824 | Method of removing a fan section of a jet engine A jet aircraft engine transport apparatus utilizes three major subcomponents. The first subcomponent is a shipping stand which enables a jet aircraft engine to be configured for transport in either a truck transport mode or air transport mode. The second ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5816367 | Jet aircraft engine transport apparatus A jet aircraft engine transport apparatus is disclosed which utilizes three major subcomponents. The first subcomponent is a shipping stand which enables a jet aircraft engine to be configured for transport in either a truck transport mode or air transpor... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5785093 | Vehicle including freeze stress resistant fluid conducting apparatuses An improved vehicle includes fluid conducting apparatuses such as tubing and fittings which make up a piping system installed on the vehicle. The material used to make the fluid conducting apparatuses satisfies a specified ratio between the modulus of ela... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5778942 | Vehicle including freeze stress resistant fluid conducting apparatuses An improved vehicle includes fluid conducting apparatuses such as tubing and fittings which make up a fluid conducting system installed on the vehicle. The material used to make the fluid conducting apparatuses satisfies a specified ratio between the modu... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5722512 | Jet aircraft engine shipping stand The shipping stand includes a cradle assembly mounted upon a frame assembly to which a jet aircraft is securable. The frame assembly includes a plurality of wheels for locomotive capability. A plurality of shock absorbers are operatively engaged between t... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5645389 | Shipping frame from fan section of aircraft engine A fan shipping frame includes a frame assembly for supporting a loaded fan section of a jet aircraft engine. A plurality of caster assemblies attached to the shipping frame provide locomotive capability and adjustable height positioning so that a loaded f... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5620210 | Fluid conduit coupling A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel, water and oxygen lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes laterally spaced locking tine... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5188400 | Spring loaded coupling with positive spring latch A spring-loaded coupling device for releasably interconnecting confronting ends of first and second fluid carrying conduits is provided. A pair of symmetrical arcuate coupling halves are pivotally jointed together at first adjacent ends for circumferentia... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5160176 | Metal seal ball joint coupling assembly In accordance with this invention, an adjustable coupling device for releasably interconnecting confronting ends of first and second fluid carrying conduits is provided. A bell flange is attached to the confronting end of one of the conduits. This bell fl... | 11/03/1992 |
| 4982860 | Extrusion for container with integral pallet An extrusion is provided which includes an upper double sidewall and a lower bulbous portion forming an integral pallet structure. This extrusion can be cut to suitable lengths and welded at the corners to form a sealed rectangular container bottom. A bot... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4936476 | Extrusion for container with integral pallet An extrusion is provided which includes an upper double sidewall and a lower bulbous portion forming an integral pallet structure. This extrusion can be cut to suitable lengths and welded at the corners to form a sealed rectangular container bottom. A bot... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4928202 | Coupler with combination locking and bonding ring A bonding jumper is mounted on one facing surface of first and second coupling means which are threadably interconnected. The bonding jumper has a plurality of resilient detent members for bearing against the facing surface of the other coupling means to ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4900070 | Conduit coupling device with redundancy features A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes laterally spaced locking tines which engage rai... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4881760 | Conduit coupling device with redundancy features A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes a central tine and laterally spaced locking tin... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4808117 | Coupler with combination locking and bonding ring A bonding jumper is mounted on one facing surface of first and second coupling means which are threadably interconnected. The bonding jumper has a plurality of resilient detent members for bearing against the facing surface of the other coupling means to ... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4625999 | Remotely-operable ball joint connector A remotely-operable connector comprising a pair of female end fittings, each adapted to be permanently fixed one to each of a pair of pipes to be coupled together, and a jumper assembly having a jumper pipe terminating at opposite ends in male end fitting... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4621840 | Self-locking, selectively releasable mechanism for locking structural parts together with load relieving retention A retention for male and female structural members, including a self-locking selectively releasable locking spring wire or clip received in opposing grooves on the male and female members for locking the two members together, and interengaged threaded for... | 11/11/1986 |
