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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109290 | Pipe joint A pipe joint is equipped with a socket and a plug, which are attachable and detachable from each other, wherein a pressure fluid introduced from the plug flows toward the socket through second holes formed in a plug valve. In addition, the pressure fluid flows smoot... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8082948 | Hydrogen-generating fuel cell cartridges The present application is directed to a gas-generating apparatus and various pressure regulators or pressure-regulating valves. Hydrogen is generated within the gas-generating apparatus and is transported to a fuel cell. The transportation of a first fuel component... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7921875 | Fluid coupling In the fluid coupling for connecting the fluid passages of a plug (1) and a socket (2), a valve (33), a valve holder (31) and a spring (32) disposed in a compressed state between the valve (33) and the valve holder (31 | 04/12/2011 |
| 7878216 | Female connection part comprising a member for actuating valves and a connection comprising such a female part A female coupling for receiving a male coupling element and including a female element and a body delimiting a receiving zone. The female element includes a passage having a reduced opening that is closed by a valve and a cylindrical bore for receiving a male connec... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7874314 | Motor fuel connector with replaceable tip seal An improved fuel line connector for connecting a fuel line connection valve to a fuel cylinder outlet valve includes an improved, replaceable tip seal mounted on the tip or nose of the connector valve. The tip seal provides an additional, effective face seal between... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7836912 | Fuel cartridge coupler for fuel cell A fuel cartridge coupler to couple a cartridge body storing fuel to a fuel cell system, the fuel cartridge coupler including: a first coupling member arranged in the cartridge body; a second coupling member assembled with the first coupling member in the fuel cell s... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7819135 | Rigid coupling device for pressurized fluid-conduits The rigid coupling device includes a closure valve extended by a retractable sliding stop member of general tubular shape made from elastically deformable material, having at least one outward radial projection forming a stop against a corresponding inward radial pr... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7798171 | Valve assembly The present invention relates to a valve having a first assembly cooperating with a second assembly to create a seal, wherein the first assembly opens before the second assembly opens and closes after the second assembly closes. The invention also relates to a valve... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7766039 | Quick connect fuel hose connector A quick connect fuel hose connector for connecting an LP fuel hose to a threaded inlet fitting on a vehicle or appliance fuel tank comprises an annular body having an inlet for fuel at an inner end and an outlet for fuel at a recessed opening in an outer end. Latch ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762278 | Valves for fuel cartridges Valves for connecting fuel supplies are disclosed. The fuel supplies can be a pressurized or non-pressurized cartridge that can be used with any fuel cells. The valves may include valves that vent gas from the cartridge and allow byproducts produced by the fuel cell... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7686037 | Quick disconnect valve assembly A quick disconnect valve assembly includes first and second valve elements configured to releasably engage each other. Each valve element includes a housing that defines a valve seat and a fluid passageway. A plunger is disposed within each housing and arranged for ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7658205 | Systems for a fluid circuit coupler The fluid coupler comprises a male coupler, a female coupler, and a seal between the male coupler and the female coupler when they are coupled, preventing fluid leakage. The female coupler receives the male coupler when in a coupled position. The male coupler includ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7628172 | Hose connection device A method and device for temporarily coupling of a hose to a pipe system, where a first coupling part is connected to the hose, and a second coupling part is connected to the pipe system, where both the first and second coupling part comprises valves that automatical... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7578312 | Hydraulic coupling member with displaced water compensation system A female hydraulic coupling member is equipped with an internal displaced water compensation system comprising a spring-biased piston in a generally axial cylinder bored into the coupling body and that is offset from the central axial bore. The cylinder is in fluid ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7575023 | Disposable breakaway nozzle connector A disposable breakaway hose connector for a fuel line prevents untimely decoupling, and avoids unnecessary leakage. The breakaway connector includes a pair of fittings, for connecting to the fuel line, an inner sleeve provided for limited sliding movement upon one o... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7565917 | Connector, fluid supply apparatus, movable body, fluid supply system, and connector connection method and connector separation method The invention provides a small, lightweight connector that is appropriate for the handling of fluids, a fluid supply apparatus that makes use thereof, a movable body, a fluid supply system, a connector connection method, and a connector separation method. A supply s... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7537024 | Fuel cartridge with connecting valve A shut-off valve or connecting valve capable of connecting a fuel supply to a fuel cell is disclosed. The valve comprises a first valve component and a second valve component. Each valve component has an outer housing and a biased slidable member disposed inside the... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7487796 | Breakaway hose coupling with a magnetic connection A breakaway coupling for a fuel supply hose includes a male valve body interfitting with a female valve body for defining a fuel passage, and the valve bodies enclose axially movable spring biased poppet valve members. The valve bodies are connected by a permanent m... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7469718 | Quick disconnect cryogenic coupler A generally cylindrical quick disconnect female cryogenic coupler, interconnected with a cryogenic fluid transfer apparatus, includes a coupler body with a first cavity housing a laterally severed tubular bushing, an adaptor having one end attached to the coupler bo... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7434844 | Quick release pipe connection A quick release pipe connection includes a first connector and a second connector detachably combined with the first connector. The first connector includes a first connector seat, a first connecting member, a locking member, a limit pin, a first support member, a f... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7415987 | Safety system hose A safety system for a fluid conduit having: a hose; a first housing connected to the hose with an internal cavity having a first connection point and a first check ball opening cavity; a second housing connected to the hose with an internal cavity having a second co... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7370668 | Valve for winterizing a pool A valve assembly for use in winterizing a swimming pool closes to prevent pool water from entering into a pool pipe situated below the water line and opens to allow fluid or air to be pumped out of the pool pipes, including an adaptor having threads for attachment t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360976 | Air valve coupling method and apparatus A machining center including a machining head, a tool changer, an air driven tool and an air valve system. The air driven tool is connectable to the machine head by action of the tool changer. The air valve system has a first portion associated with the machining he... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350832 | Self-aligning, rain-tight conduit coupling/connector assembly By providing two mating components to which any desired threaded conduits are easily, securely affixed, with the mating components being constructed for interengagement with each other in a telescoping self aligning construction, an easily used, inexpensively produc... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343931 | Quick-disconnect coupler A quick-dis/connect coupler including two coupler modules, male and female. Each includes a housing. At least one includes a stopcock valve. The housing bodies are configured such that, as they are engaged/disengaged, each automatically opens/closes the other's stop... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341258 | Cammed seal assembly with sealing ring having an angled leg portion and foot portion with elastomeric energizer element A seal assembly seals first and second operational surfaces spaced apart by a gap. The first surface includes a seal groove having a base surface and first and second side surfaces. A sealing element in the seal groove has a foot portion extending parallel to the ba... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7310964 | Refrigerant charging using line having a control valve A charging system for charging a refrigeration system of a vehicle includes a refrigerant source, a coupler, a line, and a control valve. The coupler is adapted for connection to a connection point on the refrigeration system. The line fluidly connects the refrigera... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303194 | Seal retainer with pressure energized metal seal members for undersea hydraulic coupling An improved seal retainer for an undersea hydraulic coupling member, which utilizes pressure energized metal seals to maintain fluid integrity. One or more metal seals designed to have a press or interference fit are utilized in such a way that pressurized fluid try... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293584 | Faucet spout and diverter valve A combined faucet spout and diverter valve for attaching a dispensing system to a water source. In a first mode, water flows through the diverter valve to a first outlet which can be a faucet outlet. In a second mode, water is diverted to a fluid conduit which is fa... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7281687 | In-flight refueling system and method for facilitating emergency separation of in-flight refueling system components An in-flight refueling system and method are provided for facilitating the emergency separation of the components of a probe and drogue in-flight refueling. The in-flight refueling system and method provides a fuse device capable of being installed between, for inst... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275563 | Connection and part of such a connection A connection for flow of a fluid, comprising first and second bodies, female and male connection elements that are respectively pivoted on the first and second bodies and hollow and complementary such that the male connection element may be seated within the female ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273997 | Laser processing nozzle coupling A laser processing nozzle coupling assembly for connecting a laser processing nozzle to a laser processing head includes a hollow sleeve, a laser processing nozzle adapted to be removably coupled to the sleeve, and a collar for coupling the nozzle to the sleeve. The... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270348 | Releasable connector including swivel A connector for releasably attaching a pair of conduits includes male and female components having proximal and distal ends and a lumen, and a swivel connection releasably connecting the male and female components. The swivel connection permits fluid communication b... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261125 | Valve assembly for liquid containers A valve assembly for liquid containers includes a base fixed on the water bottle and a connector unit which is connected to the base by a locking member. Each of the base and the connector unit includes a valve piece which is biased by a spring to seal the base and ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252112 | Breakaway hose coupling with a magnetic connection A breakaway coupling for a fuel supply hose includes a male valve body interfitting with a female valve body for defining a fuel passage, and the valve bodies enclose axially movable spring biased poppet valve members. The valve bodies are connected by a permanent m... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237760 | Check valve actuator A check valve actuator has a body, a sliding seat, a drive shaft, a spring assembly and a knob. The body has a mounting collar, a convex ridge, an internal cavity and a through hole. The mounting collar is formed on the front end of the body and has an internal surf... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219932 | Junction plate for subsea hydraulic couplings A junction plate assembly for subsea hydraulic couplings has gear-driven cam followers on the circumference of one, generally circular, junction plate and curved cam tracks on a corresponding junction plate to urge the plates together or apart. The gears can provide... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213845 | Tube joint A tube joint comprises a retaining mechanism which retains the locked state by preventing a sleeve from any rotation in the circumferential direction which would be otherwise caused by any unexpected external force. The retaining mechanism includes a ratchet which i... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7191798 | Fluid circuit connector system A fluid circuit connector system includes a quick-release connector for connecting a set of tubes to an object. The quick-release connector includes a release button, a lock arm, a lock tab and a cavity configured to receive the tubes and a set of coupler housings. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182313 | Valved male luer A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 02/27/2007 |
