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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120038150 | TAPERED DRIVE NUT FOR CONDUIT FITTING A drive nut for a fitting includes an interior socket centered on a central axis and configured to receive at least a rearward portion of a conduit gripping member. The socket is defined by a radial drive surface positioned to engage the conduit gripping member during p... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20110303593 | Fitting Element with Grip Force Distributor A fitting element, in particular for an HPLC application, is configured for providing a fluidic coupling of a tubing to a fluidic device. The fitting element includes a gripping piece configured to exert, upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, a grip force b... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110278840 | FERRULE WITH INTERNAL RECESS AND CYLINDRICAL WALL 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. The o... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110140416 | Enclosure Suspension System with Compression Fitting Embodiments of the invention provide a suspension system for supporting an enclosure. The system includes a compression fitting that couples an enclosure mounting assembly to a hollow connector tube and provides a substantially sealed pathway between the enclosure mount... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110107823 | SEALING FERRULE ASSEMBLY EXERTING GRIP ON CAPILLARY A fitting for coupling a tubing to another component of a fluidic device, the fitting comprising a male piece having a front ferrule and a back ferrule both being slidable on the tubing, the male piece further having a first joint element configured slidably on the tubi... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20100171307 | FITTING ASSEMBLY WITH FERRULE An example apparatus and method of using the apparatus are provided that include a fitting assembly configured to secure an instrument probe. A body portion of the fitting assembly includes a bore for receiving the instrument probe. A ferrule is configured for receiving... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100140931 | METHOD OF ENERGIZING A CONNECTOR A method of energizing a high pressure tube connector for a well comprising a tube; a first connector assembly comprising: a female profile disposed over the tube and a first ferrule disposed over the tube adjacent the female profile; a second connector assembly compris... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100059996 | TUBE COMPRESSION FITTING AND FLARED FITTING USED WITH CONNECTION BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME A high pressure tube compression fitting/flared fitting for use in combination with a thick-walled tube and a connection body wherein a sleeve is in engagement with a thick-walled tube. The sleeve is generally cylindrically shaped with the exterior thereof coated and th... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100025990 | 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. The o... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20100007143 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY A connecting assembly for connecting a pipe with a connecting element having a conical bore is disclosed. The assembly includes: a longitudinal axis; a pipe having a pipe end configured for insertion in the conical bore; a supporting ring having first and second retaini... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090160133 | 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 compo... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090033094 | Metallic cutting ring The invention relates to a metallic cutting ring for a screw connection for sealingly connecting a tube to an attachment part, which metallic cutting ring has a tube abutment section and a cutting section which adjoins the tube abutment section in the axial direction. T... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20080315582 | High Pressure Energizable Tube Connector for a Well and Method of Energizing the Connector A high pressure energizable tube connector for a well comprising a tube; a first connector assembly comprising: a female profile disposed over the tube and a first ferrule disposed over the tube adjacent the female profile; a second connector assembly comprising: an inv... | 12/25/2008 |
| 20080164695 | Ferrules Manufactured From Hollow Stock The present invention relates to ferrules for use in fittings of the type that are used for gripping a body, such as a tube end. More particularly, the invention provides ferrules manufactured from hollow stock, such as welded hollow stock and processes for making such ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080122223 | Pipe Connection Having Improved Strength The invention relates to a pipe connection comprising a metal locking ring (1, 1*), which can be pushed onto the external pipe (6, 6*) of two interlocking metal pipes (6, 6*, 7) to connect the latter. According to the invention, the inner face of th... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080023960 | SANITARY QUICK CONNECTOR A sanitary fluid connector system for joining a sanitary fluid system terminated by a first sanitary fluid connector fitting to an industry standard, flanged end, sanitary fluid connector fitting so as to confine fluid contact to the fittings and avoid fluid entrapment ... | 01/31/2008 |
| 20070096465 | High Pressure Connection A connection for use in pressure includes a first and second surface stationary with respect to one another and a primary seal and secondary seal are formed between the surfaces and a labyrinth redundant seal is formed between the first and second surfaces and intermedi... | 05/03/2007 |
| 20070057505 | Corrosion resistant conduit systems with enhanced surface hardness A corrosion resistant conduit system with enhanced surface hardness is made by forming a pre-assembly comprising a stainless steel conduit and a stainless steel fitting, or a portion of such a fitting, and then subjecting the pre-assembly to low temperature carburizatio... | 03/15/2007 |
| 20060284419 | Fitting for metal pipe and tubing A tube fitting for connection with a tube (364) includes first and second flanged members (366, 378) and a ferrule (382) between the first and second flanged members. The ferrule (382) engages the tube (364) to form a tube grip and sea... | 12/21/2006 |
| 20060152001 | Parts for fluid A specified metal member included among the components of a valve, coupling or like fluid handling part for use in piping and fluid control devices is made of an alloy comprising, in % by weight, 0.001 to 0.01% of C, up to 5% of Si, up to 2% of Mn, up to 0.03% of P, up ... | 07/13/2006 |
| 20060145478 | Hose coupling device A hose coupling device includes a connector having one or more ports each having an enlarged outer duct and an inclined segment disposed between the duct and the port. One or more gaskets are disposed in the port and engaged with an inclined surface of the duct, a ferru... | 07/06/2006 |
| 20050140140 | CONNECTOR WITH FLUID LINE INSTALLATION INDICATOR A connector adapted for use with an associated fluid line includes a connector body having a passage dimensioned to receive the associated fluid line and a capturing member supported on said connector body. The capturing member is suitable for retaining the associated f... | 06/30/2005 |
| 20050104375 | Coupling with pull-out resistance A conduit coupling device for joining conduits including a lock ring, a lock nut and a body, the body have an end adapted to receive the lock nut and the lock ring. The lock ring has an anti-shear and pull-out resisting construction adapted for resisting lock ring shear... | 05/19/2005 |
| 20050035597 | Quick-release coupling for pipes The invention relates to a quick-release coupling (1) for pipelines (20) comprising pipe connecting elements (10). Said coupling comprises an inner part (2), an outer sleeve (4), and an inner sleeve (3) comprising a toothed ring... | 02/17/2005 |