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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7404414 | Dispensing tool assembly for evacuating and/or charging a fluid system A fluid dispensing tool includes parallel spaced first and second manifolds supporting therebetween an elongated actuator unit having a tubular body confining a piston connected to move a valve actuator stem projecting into a releasable coupler mounted on the second... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7401627 | Protection of a seal element In accordance with the present invention, these and other problems in the prior art are addressed by providing a valve which comprises a valve body which includes an passage that extends at least partially therethrough, a valve seat which is formed in the passage, a... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7290977 | Powered coupling of attachment hydraulics An actuator operated apparatus for mounting and hydraulically coupling a working attachment to a mounting plate of a work vehicle. The apparatus receives a portion of pressurized fluid from the work vehicle to actuate a pair of wedges that slidably move to lock or u... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287549 | Valve pin cross over nozzle for stack mould According to the present invention, a cross over nozzle (10) is provided of two parts (22,24) which, when joined, define a housing (20) having a passage (30) extending therethrough, a tapered valve seat (50) extending about the pas... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7251984 | Refrigerant with leak detection dye concentrate A container including a mixture of refrigerant and leak detection dye medium is disclosed for adding to an air conditioning or refrigeration system. The container includes a storage container adapted to communicate with an air conditioning or refrigeration system fo... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7219694 | Pipe connector for cryogenic use A connector for piping destined to the transfer of fluid at very low temperature, in particular liquefied natural gas is described. The coupling comprises a first and a second length of piping (8, 9) that are provided with respective closing valves (20, 27... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7168445 | Intra-cylinder tubular pressure regulator A fluid control system for use with toxic or corrosive gases (for example) has been provided that includes a fluid pressure regulator comprising a fluid inlet; a fluid outlet; a first fluid flow path between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet; a valve seat positio... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165576 | Breakaway hose coupling with manual rotational separation A breakaway coupling for a fuel supply hose includes a male tubular valve body interfitting with or female tubular valve body and defining a fuel supply passage, and the valve bodies enclose axially moveable spring biased valve members. The valve bodies are connecte... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7137974 | Sterile connector A sterile to sterile connection device comprising a connector and one or more coupling devices. The connector has body portion which has two openings sealed from the environment so as to form a sterile environment within the connector. At least one of the openings b... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7117891 | Hydraulic coupling comprising a pressure bleed device The invention is directed to a pressure bleed device for a hydraulic coupling which includes a male component that comprises a body, a flow passage which extends generally axially through the body, a valve seat which is formed proximate one end of the flow passage, ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114966 | Apparatus for a quick release safety connector assembly An electrical connector assembly for providing quick and easy release of a mated plug in the event of unintentional physical interference with the plug and/or connector. The quick release safety connector is made of a resilient material for providing a secure yet fl... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7077162 | Valving means for reducing hose line pressure during disconnect The relief valve assembly (10) includes a tube (24) having a circular threaded portion (30) adjacent a first end (28) that rotatbly receives an interconnection means. The tube other end has male threads (34) for connection to a wat... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077382 | Water supply shut off valve with quick connect having flow regulation A water supply shut off valve is mounted in a fluid quick connector carrying a retainer for releasably and latching an endform of an external fluid operative device or conduit to connect the fluid device to a water supply conduit fluidically coupled to the quick con... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6981511 | Method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an air conditio... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6938636 | Breakaway coupling with flapper valve A breakaway coupler for coupling upstream and downstream hose includes one or more locking balls carried by a downstream coupling member. An upstream flapper is pivotally secured with respect to an upstream housing. A pushrod is axially movable in response to engage... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935371 | High capacity globe valve A high flow globe valve with a body defining an interior cavity in communication with a first and second fluid passages. A tubular throttling cage is offset in the cavity away from the second fluid passage and has an open end in communication with the first fluid pa... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929246 | Expansion valve fitted with a connector that is designed for the connection of a user socket A fluid expansion valve with a main body and a method of its use. The main body has an internal fluid passage and an outlet connector. The outlet connector is suitable for delivering the expanded fluid and for connecting with a socket. The internal profile of the so... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6901952 | Gas flow regulation system A gas flow regulation module for use in a pressure vessel including a wall with an opening having a minimum opening diameter. The wall defines an interior space in the pressure vessel. The module includes a head portion, a neck portion, and a body portion. The body ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899131 | Breakaway hose coupling with manual rotational separation A breakaway coupling for a fuel supply hose includes a male tubular valve body interfitting with or female tubular valve body and defining a fuel supply passage, and the valve bodies enclose axially moveable spring biased valve members. The valve bodies are connecte... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6896190 | Expansion valve An expansion valve 1 includes a square rod-shaped valve body 10. A first path 20 into which refrigerant is introduced, a valve chamber 22 formed near the bottom of the path, a second path 24 for refrigerant heading toward an evapor... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6871837 | Valve structure for use in a pipe coupling and a pipe coupling comprising the valve structure A female or male coupler of a pipe coupling comprises a valve which is located in a fluid passage and is axially movable therein. The valve has a valve head which is provided with a sealing ring to be engaged with and disengaged from a valve seat formed on a wall su... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866064 | Coupling assembly having a coupling member removably securable in an apparatus A coupling assembly is provided that includes a first coupling member removably securable in an apparatus having a port that includes a receiving groove, a retaining surface and a resilient locking member receivable in the receiving groove. The first coupling member... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6807976 | Fluid addition apparatus An apparatus for adding fluid to a closed system can be connected to a service port of the system. The fluid can be added to the system by actuating valves on the system and on the fluid supply. The apparatus facilitates clean addition of the fluid to the system. Th... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6776186 | Dispensing tool for evacuating and charging a fluid system A tool assembly for connection to a charging inlet tube of a fluid receiving system, and for evacuating and dispensing a charging fluid to the fluid receiving system. The tool assembly includes a tool housing having an upper and a lower housing half and including a ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6655656 | Quick disconnect coupling A quick disconnect female coupler comprises, inter alia, a wiper seal retained in a radially opening annular groove and including at its rear side an annular recess that allows rearward rolling of the wiper seal in the annular groove when the wiper seal i... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6631733 | Adjustably sealed multi-line fluid coupler A fluid line connector assembly includes a first part defining a fluid channel; and a second part including an outer body and a member mounted for adjusting movement relative to the outer body in a direction normal to an axis of engagement in response to ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6619319 | Multi-line fluid connector A non-spill, multi-line fluid connector includes a first part and a second part removably connected to the first part. Each of the first and second parts includes a plurality of fluid channels, each of which connects to a corresponding fluid channel of th... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6588452 | Coupling device for transferring fluid pressure A coupling device for transferring fluid pressure from a first coupling element to a second coupling element is disclosed, wherein both coupling elements have end faces facing each other which can be moved against each other. Each coupling element compris... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6539970 | Method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an a... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6488043 | Valve system The present invention is directed to a fluid fitting coupling system. This system has first and second fluid assemblies, and first and second rotationally engagable axial retainers. The first and second fluid assemblies each have a fluid fitting body, a c... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6463957 | Connector having a locking member A connector 20 comprises a plug 21 fitted to an opening 2 formed in a container 1, and a socket 22 which is connected to the plug 21. The plug 21 comprises a bracket section 3 which is fitted into the opening 2 of the container 1, and a plug section 23 wh... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6460569 | Multi-line fluid connector A multi-line fluid connector has a pin and a receptacle, each including a plurality of fluid channels, and a fluid connector make-before-break connections between the fluid channels of the pin and corresponding fluid channels of the receptacle when the pi... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6450199 | Refrigeration system service coupling A service coupling is provided that includes a body portion and an axially moveable valve housing disposed in a central passageway of the body portion. The valve housing includes at least one pressure balancing passage extending therethrough and a service... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6405768 | Pressure fuel servicing nozzle The invention relates to a pressure fuel servicing nozzle for mating with a standardized aircraft fueling adapter having an adapter valve biased in a closed position to prevent fuel flow. The fuel nozzle includes a nozzle body and a collar assembly couple... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6394131 | Trapped fluid volume compensator for hydraulic couplers A volume compensator has a body with an axial chamber containing a piston assembly that is biased to one side by a spring. The compensator is coaxially mounted with a female coupler to a protective cover for a hydraulic interface plate. The female coupler... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6382251 | Coupling with male half having internal pressure relief A coupling half comprising: a body; a principal valve seating against the body and unseating therefrom; a relief valve seating against the principal valve and unseating therefrom; and, a flush face sliding sleeve valve seating against the body and unseati... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6321787 | Multi-line rotatable fluid coupler A multi-line, rotatable fluid connector assembly includes a first part removably and rotatably connectable to a second part. Each of the first and second parts includes a plurality of fluid channels. Each of the plurality of fluid channels connects to a c... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6311745 | Systems and methods for dispensing powders A dispensing system for containing and dispensing powders, such as toner and developers, includes a dispensing container having an outlet and a chamber that contains powder. A fluidizing system introduces a gas into the chamber to increase the fluidity of... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6283151 | Rigid mount, breakaway coupling A coupling includes a male half and a female half, where the female half has a fitting rigidly fixed to a stationary member such as an agricultural tractor. The male half can be coupled within the female half. When the male and female halves are coupled t... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6283444 | Undersea hydraulic coupling member An undersea hydraulic coupling member is disclosed having a valve actuator extending through the probe section and the leading face, and having angled flow ports in the probe section which help keep the hydraulic system clear of debris when the coupling m... | 09/04/2001 |
