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A vest or belt is integrally formed with tubular, pet receiving passageways which extend around the wearer's body and terminate in pocket-like chambers for feeding and retrieval.
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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 |
| 20120024415 | END CAP FOR A HYDRAULIC FITTING An end cap for an open end of a hydraulic fitting having a peripheral flange can be provided by a threaded ring and a threaded insert. The threaded insert can be rotatably engaged with the threaded ring to move axially back and forth. The threaded insert has a forward e... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20110203697 | Fluid Filter Apparatus and Methods Particular aspects of the inventive technology may, in embodiments, relate to a fluid filter apparatus that includes a filtered fluid conduit that has a length that is at least three times a characteristic diameter; and a plurality of holes, wherein at least one of said... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110126935 | Flange protector A flange protector is provided comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the cover portion having such dimension and configured to cover in protective relationship the surface of a flange member adapted to be connected to an opposing flange... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110036445 | AIR SAMPLING TUBE An air sampling tube is provided that provides superior air flow, strength, and manufacturability and couples to an air sampling sensor housing. The sidewall of the tubular section has an axially extending groove. To facilitate installation and inspection, an air sampli... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20100326556 | SHIPPING PLUG A shipping plug is disclosed herein. The shipping plug is formed from a cylindrical member that is configured to be operatively disposed within a bore of a component to create a seal therewith. The cylindrical member is a resilient material, and has an upper wall, a low... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100326560 | Open ended industrial pipe cap An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has an inwardly-extending radial rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap. The tubular body may include a finger grip me... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100229989 | PLUG WITH ENGAGEMENT MEMBERS A plug has a plug body having an upper face and a lower face and a deformable member having opposed pipe engagement ends. A support structure is carried by the plug body and spaced from the lower face. The support structure supports the opposed pipe engagement ends of t... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100213655 | Protective Pipe for a Piston/Cylinder Unit A protective pipe for a piston-cylinder unit comprises a pipe body having at one end a bottleneck-shaped base which is axially and radially supported at least indirectly at a piston rod of the piston-cylinder unit. A surface region of the bottleneck-shaped base has an a... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100200098 | Closed end cap for industrial pipes A flexible end cap is provided for the end of an industrial pipe, the end cap comprising a closed end and an open end, the open end defined by a wall extending about the periphery of the closed end, the wall having an interior surface having multiple longitudinal fit be... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100200102 | Two-piece pipe end cap A two-piece end cap for an industrial pipe is provided. The end cap comprises a planar end wall and a flexible side wall extending about the periphery of the end wall, the side wall having a lip extending inwardly from the bottom thereof, the lip having a groove therein... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100089484 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A MALE END OF A THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION COMPONENT, HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND MOUNTING MACHINES A protective device for a male end of a component of a threaded tubular connection for drilling and working hydrocarbon wells is externally provided with at least one threading and includes a free terminal portion. The device includes i) a protector body produced in the... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100037977 | UNIVERSAL PIPE CAP The universal pipe cap includes a fluid impervious base and an adjustable sleeve extending from the base and configured to couple to a plurality of pipe ends that vary in size. A securement mechanism selectively sealingly engages the adjustable sleeve to one of a plural... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100037970 | SAFETY CAP FOR COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS A system for protecting the end fittings of a fluid transport hose includes first and second protective caps for respectively engaging with first and second end fittings of the hose. Both the first and second protective caps include a disk that is oriented perpendicular... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20090253539 | Weighted end cap for lacrosse stick An end cap for a lacrosse stick is provided. The end cap includes a cover configured for being placed over at least a portion of a shaft of a lacrosse stick. The end cap also includes a weighted member carried by the cover and configured for being at least partially loc... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090188577 | PLUMBING TEST CAP WITH PIVOTAL LATCH A plumbing test cap has a body with a bore extending from a first end which is mountable over a stub-out having a surface engagement feature. The body has a closed second end. A retainer is carried on the body for transverse movement from a first position allowing movem... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090165882 | Cap and plug for masking or shipping A method for providing a cured coating on a tube, comprising masking and sealing an end of the tube with a self-venting cap and plug, the cap and plug comprising a tubular member comprising a resilient material having an open end and a closed end, and having an outermos... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090139598 | COVER ASSEMBLY A system, method, and device for an assembly cover positioning on an end piece is disclosed. The exemplary device may have a sidewall portion made of a ring of material with an aperture in the center wherein the aperture is sized to produce a frictional fit on the end p... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090139592 | PRESSURE VALVE INLET COVER SYSTEM A pressure cap having a generally cylindrical hollow body with a semispherical cap having an orifice defined within and passing through said cap, a valve stem passing through and of smaller cross-section than the orifice, a valve member supported by the valve stem withi... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090071562 | QUICK CONNECTOR A fluid coupling assembly is disclosed comprising a connector body defining a bore extending axially forward from an entrance opening, a tubular male member with an upset, a seal member, and a retainer. The retainer is received within the bore and includes locking membe... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090050230 | END PROTECTOR DEVICE FOR TUBULAR STRUCTURES A protector device for the ends of the tubular goods, such as tubes for the oil industry, OCTG, line pipes and the like is provided. The protector device may include two pieces, a generally elongate protector body and a bumper reinforcement that may be reversibly connec... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20080314468 | Cap or Plate With Electronic Or Magnetic Marker A cap or plate configured to be coupled with an electronic or magnetic marker and the end of a pipe. The cap may comprise a top portion with a first diameter, a second portion with a second diameter, and a top surface configured for coupling with an electronic or magnet... | 12/25/2008 |
| 20080216910 | QUICK CONNECT PRESSURE TEST CAP MOUNTED ON A STUBOUT TUBE A pressure cap assembly snaps onto a stubout tube in a plumbing supply system through a quick connect coupling. The pressure cap assembly may include two parts, with the first part snap fitting to the stubout tube and a second part snap fitting to the first part.... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080190509 | END CAP ASSEMBLY Various embodiments of the invention provide an end cap assembly for housing a marker. The end cap assembly includes a protrusion capable of housing and securing a marker in close proximity to the end section of the conduit. The end cap assembly may be used to seal an e... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080142108 | End protector system for tubular goods An end protector system for tubular goods including, but not necessarily limited to, drilling riser pipe. The end protector system utilizes lightweight substantially rigid, UV-stabilized molded plastic members that can quickly and easily cover box and pin end connection... | 06/19/2008 |
| 20080106047 | Drill bit pipe clamp/ end cap drill bit An apparatus to facilitate the boring of holes through obstructions when installing pipes.... | 05/08/2008 |
| 20080092977 | Cap and plug for masking or shipping A cap and plug for use in sealing the end of a pipe or tube is provided which comprises a tubular member comprised of a resilient material having an open end and a closed end, and having a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an interior surface having a... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080072989 | Squeeze resistant flange cover and method of making same A flange cover comprised of an end cap portion and an annular sidewall portion, said sidewall portion being comprised of a flexible polymeric material, and said end cap portion being comprised of a polymeric material of lesser flexibility than said sidewall portion.... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080053548 | PLASTIC TUBING INSTALLATION ORGANIZATION SYSTEM A plastic tubing organization system is provided that facilitates easy identification of the terminal ends of the tubing while also including an end cap that protects the pipe from contamination and facilitates installation thereof. The system generally includes an inde... | 03/06/2008 |
