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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120125472 | PLIABLE-WALL AIR DUCTS WITH INTERNAL EXPANDING STRUCTURES Example air ducts comprising pliable tubular sidewalls are provided with example internal frameworks that hold the duct in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is depressurized. The framework tensions the pliable sidewall material along the length of the ducts ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125469 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING PIPE HAVING IMPROVED OXIDATIVE RESISTANCE Flexible polymeric pipes may have an outer diameter of at least 5/16 inch, with a wall thickness of between 1.75 mm and 2.05 mm and a burst strength of at least 300 psi. The flexible polymeric pipe may include at least 95% by weight of the polymeric pipe of a cross-link... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120103455 | Quick Drain As a tool to assist in the circulation of water, it is known to have a hose interconnecting two ends namely a water inlet end and water outlet end. In this invention a drain head secured to the water inlet end captures incoming water from the swimming pool. Secured to t... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120050994 | FLEXIBLE-TO-RIGID TUBING A flexible-to-rigid tube is flexible when routed and is then rigidized to increase burst strength. According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the flexible-to-rigid tube is included in a cooling plate assembly for transferring heat from electronic c... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120042979 | AIRCRAFT HOSE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM The present embodiments are directed towards the transfer, retrieval and storage of flexible materials. In one embodiment, a system is provided that generally includes a hose retrieval system having a first hose gripper assembly. The first hose gripper assembly includes... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120034117 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING A TUBE FOR USE WITH A PUMP DELIVERY SYSTEM In a method and system for forming tubing to achieve at least one predetermined performance characteristic relating to the flow of a flowable material therethrough, a relationship is determined between at least one material characteristic of the tubing material, at leas... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120018023 | FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH SMOOTH INNER AND/OR OUTER WALL Flexible hose comprising a corrugated wall of which an outer surface comprises a multitude of consecutive protrusions (1) and grooves (2) and of which an inner surface comprises a multitude of internal protrusions (4) and grooves (3), compris... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120006442 | CONFIGURABLE PLIABLE AIR DUCTS In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disco... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120000562 | BRAKE BOOSTER LINE A partial vacuum brake booster line is produced from a polyamide blend molding compound having a polyamide blend component and an impact resistance component. The polyamide blend component of the polyamide blend molding compound comprises the following polyamides: (A) 2... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110319837 | TUBE AND MEDICAL DEVICE USING SAME Provided are a tube which has good transparency, flexibility, and solvent adhesion, and also has excellent clamp resistance, anti-conglutination property, and kink resistance, and a medical device using the tube. Specifically provided are a tube produced by forming a re... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110269390 | CONFIGURABLE PLIABLE AIR DUCTS In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disco... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110268508 | Improvements Relating to Pipe A pipeline 100 comprising an outer rigid conduit 30, which is formed of a composite material, the composite material being arranged such that thermal expansion in the longitudinal direction is an effective longitudinal CTE from zero to about −/+10×10 11/03/2011 | |
| 20110259833 | PIPE AND A METHOD FOR REDUCING BIOFILMS The present invention relates to a pipe comprising first and second parts of electrically conducting material. The parts are electrically insulated from each other and are arranged on the inside surface of the pipe, extending substantially in the longitudinal direction ... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110253243 | Flexible duct apparatus and method for use in aircraft environmental control systems A light-weight high-strength flame resistant flexible duct for use in the environmental control system of an air craft is formed of a generally circular cross section tube formed of a fluro-polymeric film joined along its length at an adhesive seam. The outer and inner ... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110241269 | ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT OF REINFORCEMENT CORDS AND USE IN RUBBER ARTICLES The present invention is directed to a method of treating a reinforcement cord, comprising the steps of
| 10/06/2011 |
| 20110240685 | FUEL DISPENSER INCLUDING HOSE MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT A hose management arrangement for use with a fuel dispenser having a fuel hose and a fuel nozzle, including a first coupler with a first portion and a second portion, the first coupler being fixed to the fuel hose by the first portion such that a first portion of the fu... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110180172 | HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH FLOW RATE TUBING ASSEMBLY FOR A POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP A tubing assembly is provided that can comprise a plurality of tubes or lumens that can be disposed within a head of a peristaltic pump. The tubing assembly can provide a flow rate or volume capacity that is generally equal to or greater than that achieved with a compar... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110168288 | Flexible pipes made of a polyaryletherketone/perfluoropolymer composition Flexible pipe (fP) suitable for transporting hydrocarbons, said flexible pipe comprising at least one polymer layer (L) composed of a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), and at least one per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2). The poly(ary... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110146797 | FLEXIBLE PIPE SUPPORT A method and apparatus are disclosed for supporting a flexible pipe. The method includes the steps of responsive to a change in at least one condition experienced by a flexible pipe, varying an amount of support provided at least one location on the flexible pipe.... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110133430 | AIR BRAKE CONNECTION SYSTEM An air brake connection system includes a tractor fitting (18) and a trailer fitting (5). A hose (8) has fittings (21, 11) at its opposite ends that are uncouplably connectable to the tractor fitting (18) and to the trailer fitting ( 06/09/2011 | |
| 20110114214 | REINFORCED HOSE A hose made from an elastomeric material and a textile reinforcement. The textile reinforcement is made substantially of fibers selected from aliphatic polyamides having a heat shrinkage smaller than 2.5%. Also, a method for producing a hose having a textile reinforceme... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110108304 | Magnetic Cord Management System A cord management apparatus comprises one or more magnets, configurable to be coupled to an electronic cord. The apparatus comprises one or more sheaths configured to be coupled to at least a portion of the electronic cord, wherein the one or more sheaths are configured... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110108143 | Self-Cleaning Suction Device A self-cleaning suction device has a user's suction end that self-sanitizes externally and internally before and after use, as well as self-sanitizes internally during use. A cover opens to reveal the user's suction end within a containment unit. As the cover opens, the... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110108150 | CLIP FOR A PIPE OR DUCT A clip (6) of molded plastics material for fitting on a pipe or duct in particular a blow-molded automotive fluid duct, comprises an open ring of generally C-shape having facing arms (20) that are curved and with open ends that can be sprung apart and toge... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110023986 | POLYAMIDE BLEND MOLDING COMPOUND Polyamide blend molding compound, includes a polyamide blend content and at least one impact-resistant component, characterized in that the polyamide blend content includes the following polyamides: (A) 20 to 65% by weight of at least one semi-crystalline polyamide with... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110000569 | Fabric Air Duct with Flexible Support Ribs A flexible fabric tube is provided for heating, ventilation and air conditioning use having batten pockets longitudinally spaced and extending circumferentially around the tube and having flexible support members therein to maintain the tube in an open position.... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110004157 | STEERABLE TUBE A steerable tube (100), comprising a hollow elongate tubular member (1) having a proximal end (2), distal end (3), a wall surface disposed between said proximal (2) and distal end (4), a bend-resistive zone (6) flanked by... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100300541 | HVAC branch line, method of making, and method of use A HVAC branch line includes a boot, flexible duct, and integral connection therebetween. The boot can be configured to pre-hold fasteners to facilitate field installation. The branch line can also include one or more straps or other another structure, which are used to ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100260633 | TUBE PUMP AND TUBE FOR TUBE PUMP A tube pump includes tubes, hooks, tube receivers, three or more fingers, and a drive mechanism. The tubes each include intermediate tubes, connectors, and end tubes. The tubes are attached by engaging the connectors with the hooks provided on upper and lower sides. The... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100246331 | COMPLIANT OCEAN WAVE MITIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD TO ALLOW UNDERWATER SOUND DETECTION WITH OCEANOGRAPHIC BUOY MOORINGS This systems and methods described herein relate to a device which enables oceanographic surface buoy mooring systems to detect and monitor underwater noise at most sea state and weather conditions. In particular, the systems and methods described herein provide mooring... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100239802 | TUBE AND MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME The present invention relates to a tube in the form of a molded article of a resin composition including a hydrogenated block copolymer (a) which includes a polymer block constituted mainly from an aromatic vinyl compound unit and a polymer block constituted mainly from... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100230952 | Hose End Fitting An end fitting 40 for a hose 10, the hose 10 comprising an inner portion 100 and an outer portion 102. The end fitting 40 comprises: an inner sleeve 42 adapted to be placed within the inner portion 100 of the hose ... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100224742 | STABILISING DEVICE The present invention relates to a stabilising device for stabilising an object having a plurality of support elements on a surface, particularly objects that are moved frequently such as garden furniture or the tables or restaurant terraces. The stabilising device comp... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100224748 | BOAT INSTALLATION FRAME FOR TRANSPORTATION TANKS A system to secure a storage unit on a supply vessel surface including a first frame module having a first attachment mechanism configured to releasably engage with a second attachment mechanism of a second frame module, and a first valve disposed on the first frame mod... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100226739 | System and Method for Transferring Bulk Materials A system for transferring bulk solid biomass fuel includes a bin defining a cavity sized and shaped for receiving a quantity of biomass, a trolley configured to engage and travel along a track defining, the track configured to be horizontally mountable to a portion of t... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100192598 | DISPENSING LINE COOLING A beverage-dispensing assembly having a cooling system includes a dispensing tower having an outer wall defining an inside first channel between a first end and a second end of the tower, wherein a second channel and a third channel are provided in the first channel. Th... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100126615 | FLEXIBLE EXTENSION DEVICE FOR FAUCET STEM A flexible extension device (10) for remotely operating a faucet (F). The faucet's handle (H) is removed for one end (12) of the device to be coupled to the faucet's stem (M). The handle is then attached to the other end (16) of the device. The devi... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100089479 | Self-extending electrical hose A hose construction adapted for efficiently conveying fluids while extended, but capable of neatly contracting to a fraction of its extended length for storage or transportation, while integrally incorporating lines for electrical requirements. Storage may be within an ... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100084039 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING FLARED TUBE ENDS A method for forming a flare in the end of a flexible tube comprises heating the end of the flexible tube to a near-melted state, inserting the end of the flexible tube into a flare-forming die with a flare forming portion, and pressing a mandrel into the end of the fle... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100068436 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING ELASTOMER FOR MOLDING FUEL SYSTEM PARTS AND COMPOSITION THEREOF A fluorine-containing elastomer for molding fuel system parts, which has a copolymer composition comprising 10-40% by weight of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), 80-30% by mole of vinylidene fluoride (VdF), and 10-30% by mole of hexafluoropropylene (HFP), as copolymerized in t... | 03/18/2010 |
