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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8129659 | Apparatus having DC arc start in parallel with welder power supply A DC arc start function for a welder. The arc start function is realized using a universal input DC regulator coupled to a DC to DC converter that produces a regulated DC voltage that is sufficient to strike an arc at an electrode of the welder. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8048351 | 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... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038180 | Fitting with taper and single ferrule 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 c... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8007013 | 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 fi... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7922217 | 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. T... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7887024 | Ball valve packing 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 pulled over the valve element at room temperature or may be molded on. The valve element may include a flow control eleme... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7815226 | 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 su... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7784837 | Fitting for metal pipe and tubing A tube fitting for connection with a tube includes first and second flanges members and a ferrule between the first and second flanged members. The ferrule engages the tube to form a tube grip and seal when the first and second flanged members are drawn together. A ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7762592 | Tube fitting for stainless steel 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 su... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7740283 | Tube fitting with separable tube gripping device A tube fitting for a tube end has a female member that cooperates with a male member. A tube gripping device in the form of a gripping ring or ferrule is retained with the female member. Upon a partial pull-up, the tube gripping device separates from the female memb... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7712486 | Modular surface mount manifold A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7699358 | 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 ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7695027 | Fitting for tube and pipe 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 c... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7686041 | Modular surface mount manifold assemblies A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7677602 | Tube fitting A tube fitting for a tube end has a first coupling member and a second coupling member joined with the first coupling member. A tube gripping device is disposed between the first coupling member and the second coupling member such that assembly of the first coupling... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7673784 | High production welding fixture A welding fixture for supporting first and second workpieces in a coaxial relationship along a workpiece axis relative to each other includes a base, a left clamp on the base for holding a first workpiece, and a right clamp on the base for holding a second workpiece... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7661184 | Load applying tool A method and apparatus for setting a desired load applied to a device such as a valve. A tool is applied to the valve. Force applied to the tool is transmitted to the valve packing. A selected load force is applied to the tool. The packing is secured to set the sele... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7635113 | Ball valve seat arrangement Ball valves that include a gland that is interposed between a spring and a seat. The ball valves include a valve body, a ball, a valve seat, and an annular spring. The spring urges the gland member toward the valve seat to urge the valve seat toward the ball. ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7614668 | Ferrule with plural inner diameters A ferrule for a metal tube fitting includes a body that is case hardened over substantially its entire surface. The ferrule also has an interior wall comprising first and second cylindrical portions, the first cylindrical portion being axially adjacent a front edge ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7610928 | 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... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7591181 | 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 en... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7581445 | Method for 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 en... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7562677 | Modular surface mount fluid system A bridge fitting for use with two or more surface mounted components includes a housing having at least a first port disposed on a first side of the housing, at least a second port non-coaxial with the first port and disposed on a second side of the housing opposite... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7533866 | Fluid flow body A sanitary diaphragm valve is provided that includes a generally dome shaped diaphragm having a central boss that can be connected to or driven by a valve actuator. The diaphragm includes an outer peripheral edge and a relatively thin web portion that connects the b... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7497483 | 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 c... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7464726 | Modular system with captivated fastener assemblies A modular flow system having individual modules that connect in a manner which allows for easy addition or removal of a module without the need for or risk of disturbing the connection between all modules. The system may include a first base having a through bore in... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7430811 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7416225 | 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 su... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414220 | Orbital weld head An orbital weld head includes a metal insert and rotor. The covers are made from mica laminate. A metal spring/brush that is preferably one piece side loads the rotor against the insert. The rotor and insert have interengaging portions, preferably trapezoidal, that ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407196 | Tube fitting with separable tube gripping device A tube fitting for a tube end has a female threaded member that cooperates with a male threaded member. The female member includes a tube gripping device in the form of a gripping ring or ferrule that is attached to the female member by a frangible web. Upon a parti... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404417 | Modular surface mount manifold A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7398909 | Pipe collets A collet for holding a workpiece having an axis includes a collet base defining a collet axis. A plurality of contact points that are not integral with the collet base are supported on the collet base for movement relative to the collet base in directions generally ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393018 | Tube fitting for stainless steel 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 su... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7370664 | Flow control device A flow control device having a control member for forming a seal with another part of the flow control device. The control member having a base material and a portion or surface that is a softer or more deformable than the base material or the portion of the control... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367595 | Ferrule having convex interior wall portion 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 ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364132 | Sanitary diaphragm valve A sanitary diaphragm valve is provided that includes a generally dome shaped diaphragm having a central boss that can be connected to or driven by a valve actuator. The diaphragm includes an outer peripheral edge and a relatively thin web portion that connects the b... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350828 | Tube fitting with sealant A tube fitting (50) that uses two basic components, namely a fitting body (54) and a fitting nut (52). The nut (52) and body (54) are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut (52) ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337805 | Valve with adjustable stop An adjustable mechanism for a valve or actuator is provided. The adjustable mechanism cooperates with one or more pistons, which in turn cooperates with a valve element to limit the axial displacement of the valve element relative to the valve seat. The adjustable m... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7284433 | Ultrasonic testing of fitting assembly for fluid conduits with a hand-held apparatus Hand-held 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 th... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258139 | Modular surface mount fluid system The present invention provides for a bridge fitting for use in a fluid manifold system for being in fluid communication with two or more surface mounted fluid components having an inlet port and an adjacent outlet port. The invention also provides for a housing with... | 08/21/2007 |
