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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120104751 | TUBULAR JOINT HAVING WEDGE THREADS WITH SURFACE COATING A threaded joint for pipes includes a pin member and a box member, the pin member having an external thread configured to correspond to an internal thread of the box member, a thread form of the internal and external threads having generally dovetail-shaped profile with... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120049513 | Non Threaded Drill Pipe Connection A threadless connection for coupling segments of pipe longitudinally end to end includes a pin end having a groove for receiving therein a locking ring. A box end has a groove for receiving the locking ring therein when the pin end is inserted into the box end. The lock... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120013121 | FLUID CONNECTION FOR REDUCING A FLUID VOLUME IN THE CONNECTION A fluid connection for reducing a volume in this connection is disclosed herein. The connection includes a first connector having a first body encircling a first bore, the first body having a first sealing surface (and a second connector having a second body encircling ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110315400 | TUBULAR POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY POSITIONING TUBULARS A tubular positioning system includes a first tubular having a plurality of unique inner profiles disposed at an inner surface thereof and a plurality of second tubulars, each having a unique outer profile disposed at an outer surface thereof, that are runnable within t... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110304137 | CONDUIT COUPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD A coupling for conveying fluid between a component of a fluid system and an insertion end of a conduit is disclosed. Methods of manufacturing the coupling are also disclosed. A support member is rotatably disposed within the coupling. The support member also encloses on... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110272939 | PNEUMATIC SEED DISTRIBUTION HOSE COUPLING ASSEMBLY In an embodiment, a hose coupling assembly includes a collet including a head and an axial protrusion extending from the head in a first axial direction. The axial protrusion is configured to engage a hose while the axial protrusion is in a locked position, and to disen... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110272940 | CONNECTOR FOR SPOOLABLE MEDIA A connector (30) is provided for receiving a free end of a suspended portion of coiled tubing (27) and a free end of an additional portion of coiled tubing to be coupled to the suspended portion. The connector (30) includes first and second gripping... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110248495 | CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING A CONNECTION A connector (1) for connecting to a tubular member has a body (5, 35, 65) with a bore (7, 37, 67) configured to receive the tubular member, the body having a wedge device (10, 40, 70) within the bore adapted to interact with the body to grip ... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110232784 | FLUID INTERCONNECT MEMBER, FLUID INTERCONNECT SYSTEM, AND METHODS THEREOF A method of assembling a fluid interconnect system includes inserting a septum into a septum receiving chamber of the fluid interconnect system, placing the septum in a radial-compressed state during the inserting the septum into the septum receiving chamber, and mainta... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110204623 | PIPE CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT A pipe connection arrangement for the connection of pipelines, in particular of motor vehicle pipelines to a connection element, wherein a connection fitting is provided which encompasses the pipeline to be connected in the region of one of its pipeline ends and which, ... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110042945 | Dual Purpose Dimple for HVAC Circular Ductwork This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20100320753 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PIPE COUPLING COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACUTRING A CASING STRUCTURAL MEMBER, AND PIPE COUPLING STURCTURE FOR A HOLLOW PART In a first step of this method, a first intermediate product 42 having a coupling portion forming portion 16d and flat portions 21 is produced. In a second step, there is produced a second intermediate product 44 which is larger in the... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100289256 | Pipe insertion indicator and method of use An insertion indicator is provided for a bell and spigot pipe connection system, including a stop ring positioned on the spigot pipe. An indicator is provided adjacent the stop ring and the bell pipe for indicating a proper insertion depth. A break away tab is provided ... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100288438 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR BONDING METAL MEMBER TO BE BONDED A metal member (3) to be bonded is bonded with an adhesive (6) to have a strength higher than the basic material strength of the metal member (3) to be bonded. A metal insertion coupling has a socket portion (4) in which an insertion hole ( 11/18/2010 | |
| 20100276922 | COUPLING ASSEMBLY A female coupling assembly for fluid conductors, having a coupling body, a latch plate, and a latch pin. The coupling body has a fluid pathway and a slot transverse to the fluid pathway. The latch plate is disposable in the slot, may be biased toward a locked position, ... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100259041 | Pipe connecting structure A pipe connecting structure has a slipping holding section having a reduced diameter on one end of a pipe, the slipping holding section has therein a connecting block provided with a screw rod of which the front end protrudes outwards; and the structure has a slipping h... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100253075 | Sanitary Retainer Disclosed herein is a retainer for connecting a pair of sanitary fittings each having a first end and a second end, the second ends each having a flanged portion. The retainer includes a first member having a through center aperture, the first member adapted to receive ... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100237611 | Hose and Connector Assembly Having Greater Strength A hose and connector assembly includes a connector, a hose having an end portion inserted into the connector and a fastening member mounted in the end portion of the hose and abutting the connector. The connector has a first mounting hole, a mounting hole and a stepped ... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100194106 | PIPE FOR A PIPELINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PIPES TO BE CONNECTED TOGETHER, AND METHOD OF CONNECTING PIPES OF THIS KIND The pipes according to the invention are distinguished by the fact that they allow a joint to be made without any welding, and sealing rings can be dispensed with when this is done. The pipe according to the invention has an outer coupling portion (2) and in inne... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100178185 | FLUID INTAKE AND EXHAUST FITTINGS FOR A COMPRESSOR OR PUMP We provide a compressor or vacuum pump fluid intake manifold having a fluid intake and a pair of ports provided by male and female fittings that are slidably engaged to one another. The male fitting has a portion which forms a hollow plug which fits within a respective ... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100156098 | TUBE NUT ASSEMBLY A tube nut includes a first member and a second member. The first member is threaded and defines a first hole. The second member is selectively rotatable with respect to the first member and defines a second hole. A tube or pipe extends through the first and second hole... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100148500 | Rotating connector A connector for connecting the end of a chemical tube, a blood tube or a tracheal tube inserted to a human body with that of an external circuit. The connector comprises a male terminal part (2) and a conically-connectable female terminal part (3) composed... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100019489 | TWISTABLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE UNIT A twistable hydraulic hose joint basically has a hydraulic hose, an O-ring and a fixing bolt. The hydraulic hose includes a connectable end, a distal end, a center passageway extending between the connectable and distal ends, and an abutment part extending radially from... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100019493 | COUPLING, AND SOCKET AND PLUG FOR USE IN THE COUPLING A coupling according to the present invention has a socket (2) and a plug (30) that is inserted into and connected to the socket. The socket includes a socket body (10) having a first through-hole (13b) for a plug-locking element (1... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20090295153 | PIPE COUPLING ASSEMBLY A coupler assembly (10) and method of manufacture (10) for use with pipe comprising a unitary annular body (20) forming first and second cylindrical openings for surrounding a pipe or piping sections to facilitate forming a fluid-tight seal therein.... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090224537 | BRAKE TUBE END FLARE A brake line for a brake system and a hydraulic tubing connector assembly are disclosed. The brake line includes a flare end having an inner wall that includes two or three distinct partially conical surfaces. A sealing area is defined between a run-out cone at the smal... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090174182 | FLUID CONDUITS WITH INTEGRAL END FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE Fluid conduits for plumbing and other uses having integral end fittings are disclosed herein. A fluid conduit configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure includes a tube, such as a copper tube, having an end portion adjacent to a body portion. The body... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090085349 | DUCT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS A juncture assembly between first and second tubes includes first and second flanges formed at the ends of the tubes. The flanges include respective legs in a confronting relationship and defining a gap between them. A gasket member contacts the flanges and is configure... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090066081 | Connecting structure between fluid device and joint The present invention relates to a connecting structure between a fluid device and a joint in which a peripheral portion of a fluid supply/discharge passage in a fluid device, and a fluid joint are fittingly coupled to each other, whereby a functional component which al... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090015008 | Flared brake tube connector A fluid connector assembly comprising (a) a connector body having an inner concave seat having a portion defining a frustoconical surface; (b) an elongate tube having a flared end; and (c) a nut; wherein the connector body is adapted to receive the elongate tube and the... | 01/15/2009 |
| 20080309078 | Damping Conduit Assembly Provided With a Connecting Unit For a Hydraulic Circuit Damping conduit assembly (4) for a hydraulic system comprising a user (3) and a pipe (2) connected to the user (3) by means of a first connecting element (6) and presenting an end portion (20) having a first axis (B) and a bush ... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080296893 | Hose assembly with anti-rotational coupling and crimping section A flexible hose assembly is disclosed. The flexible hose assembly has a first coupling member with a first anti-rotational element on a first end and a crimping element on a second end, the crimping element being configured to receive a first flexible hose. The flexible... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080277930 | Pipeline Closing Apparatus A pipeline closing apparatus comprises a lid member attachable to a downstream end portion of a sluice valve, a first control shaft extending through the lid member, a second control shaft extending through the first control shaft, an elastic annular member disposed bet... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080265575 | Liquid and Gas Tight Threaded Tubular Connection A liquid and gas tight threaded tubular connection. A first axial abutment surface formed at the free end of an annular lip of a threaded male element and a second axial abutment surface formed at the end of a housing of a threaded female element have same axial half-se... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080265565 | SUCTION COUPLING SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY A suction coupling includes a first union coupled to a second union. The first union includes a first tubing joint extending from a side of the first union and a male flange extending from an end of the first union. The second union includes a second tubing joint extend... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080258462 | COMPONENT CONNECTING STRUCTURE A component connecting structure includes a first component having a flange portion, a second component having a flange portion, and a clip for holding the flange portions in a butted state. The clip formed into a generally polygonal shape has a spring body having first... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080238094 | Oilfield Threaded Connection A threaded connector 10 includes a box connector 12 having internal threads 18 and a pin connector 14 having external threads 26 for mating with the internal threads. An axially opposing end 34 of the box connector includes a pr... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080164694 | CONNECTION FOR POLYMER COATED TUBING A connection arrangement for a tube is provided. The invention connection arrangement comprises a device configured to communicate fluid from an inlet to an outlet wherein the device includes at least one fitting having a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom. Th... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080157521 | ANCHOR PILE COUPLING SYSTEM The present invention is an anchor pile coupling system, consisting of a male and female pile coupling which can be attached to opposite ends of a piling, as well as a top drive which is used to apply rotational force to the piling string in order to guide it into the a... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080136177 | TUBE DEVICE, AND PIPING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE TUBE DEVICE A tube includes a casing made of a fluororesin. The casing surrounds a fluid tube and lid members, each made of a fluororesin and include a receiving portion for receiving one end portion of the tube. At least one sealing face is disposed in the receiving portion. Union... | 06/12/2008 |
