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Class 285/12 - CONVERTIBLE


Subclass of Class 285 - Pipe joints or couplings
Definition: Devices comprising means whereby the type of joint can be
No. of patents: 226
Last issue date: 05/10/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
4367769Safety connector for flexible tube device
A flexible tubular assembly having an outer tube and located therein an inner tube. One end of the inner tube is in communication with the locale of the nasal passages of a patient. The other end of the inner tube is provided with the safety connector at ...
01/11/1983
4362214Tubing retrievable variable setting differential pressure actuated well safety valve
A tubing retrievable differential pressure operated well safety valve which closes at a predetermined rate of flow which may be changed from the well surface. A housing is adapted to be threadedly connected to well tubing. A spring forces a flow tube and ...
12/07/1982
4361331Seal for vacuum flange connections
A seal for vacuum flange connections includes a plastically deformable seal ing and an associated ring designed to ensure that the seal remains tight even upon cooling after a previous heating. This is obtained by providing a support ring having two resili...
11/30/1982
4345783Pipe coupling device
To enable easy and quick coupling of a conduit to the end of a pipe, the device comprises a casing (1,5) having a replaceable, separate casing portion (5) with a resilient sleeve (4a,4b,4c), the radial dimensions of which are adapted to a particular pipe ...
08/24/1982
4317471Attachments for flexible or rigid tubing
An attachment for flexible or rigid tubing including a male connector for extending into frictional engagement with either flexible or rigid tubing. The male connector includes a sealing member and a set of annular concentric ridges that provide means for...
03/02/1982
4278275Universal coupling adapter for remote fluid cooling or filtering
A universal coupling adapter is disclosed for attachment to the fluid reservoir of an engine, transmission unit, or other hydraulic system in place of a standard spin-on fluid filter. The coupling adapter consists of a disk-shaped body having a first end ...
07/14/1981
4266813Universal coupler
The invention comprises a funnel shaped device adapted to selectably engage male or female standard garden hose fittings, antifreeze bottles and "Clorox" brand sodium hypochlorite bottles. The coupler enables the fresh water holding tanks of a recreationa...
05/12/1981
4257629Flexible conduit repair coupling
A coupling is provided for the repair of flexible conduit, such as garden hose, comprising a body portion having at least one nipple for insertion into the free end of the flexible conduit. A slotted collapsible collet is radially compressed by a retainin...
03/24/1981
4239184Valve stem
A construction for valve stems for vehicle tires is provided which fits them to accept quick connect and disconnect connectors. The stem is equally functional with quick connect connectors of different sizes and provides a protective covering for the entr...
12/16/1980
4189172Pipe coupling
A pipe coupling which includes a continuous ring-shaped gasket that can be fitted around the abutting ends of two pipes and a clamp that can be fitted around the gasket and around flanges of the pipes. The clamp includes a grease fitting, while the gasket...
02/19/1980
4175581Apparatus for removing a fitting
Apparatus is provided to move a fitting relative to a hole provided through the wall of a water main or the like. The apparatus includes a housing provided with an internal chamber communicating with the atmosphere through two openings. The housing is mou...
11/27/1979
4169967Fitting for liquid tight flexible metal conduit
A liquid tight fitting for liquid tight flexible metal conduit which provides higher unit sealing pressures and improved liquid tight sealing by providing line, rather than surface, contact at critical points. The body member of the fitting makes line con...
10/02/1979
4157163Reversible airless spray nozzle
An airless spray gun reversible spray nozzle unit is provided adapted to replace the normal or standard fixed spray position unit without any modification of the external spray head. The external spray head normally positions and holds the fixed position ...
06/05/1979
4139222Quick connect/disconnect coupling assembly
A quick connect/disconnect coupling assembly particularly adapted for underwater use, having a pair of coupling members, one of which is mounted on a relatively rigid structure, and a sleeve mounted over the first coupling member for relative axial and ro...
02/13/1979
4133312Connector for attachment of blood tubing to external arteriovenous shunts and fistulas
A universal connector for a blood tubing set having a blood tube attached to one end portion and alternative means on the other end portion of said connector for selectively connecting and locking to the blood tube an external arteriovenous shunt, or a fi...
01/09/1979
4113283Pipe coupler for various size flanges
The coupling disclosed is for attachment to a loading arm and permits attachment of the loading arm to flanges of different diameters by providing adapters which are releasably secured to the coupler. A different size adapter is utilized for each differen...
09/12/1978
4108474Fixation clamp for air pump hose
The temporary airtight connection of a connection hose of an air pump with a tube valve is effected by a fixation clamp presenting fastening means for connecting pieces....
08/22/1978
4073512Quick connect device for auto radiators
A device for connecting an auxiliary oil cooler to an existing automobile oil cooling radiator includes a length of tubing having a flared portion at each end. Slidably secured about the tube is a fitting which includes an exterior hex portion for engagem...
02/14/1978
4067072Plastic drain assembly
An interfitting three part plastic drain assembly for use in the floors of shower baths and various types of drains which has a novel interfitting structure enabling it to be used with different sized pipes and to only use two of the parts where no waterp...
01/10/1978
4049144Liquid dispensing apparatus
An adapter suitable for connecting a liquid measuring device to a variety of liquid containers of different size and shape without necessitating the use of different adapters. The adapter includes a sleeve portion which is fitted over the mouth and neck o...
09/20/1977
4029069Fuel supply pump
The roller shaft which actuates a pumping element in a fuel injection pump is secured against unintentional release during transport by elastic elements, preferably spring wire parts, whose one end engages a stationary portion of the fuel supply pump and ...
06/14/1977
4014053Off-set flange for mounting a water closet, and method of using same
An off-set flange for mounting a water closet, the off-set flange comprising an open topped body having a discharge spout for connection of the open topped body to the water closet stub, the body being open so the joint can be caulked all around, and a pl...
03/29/1977
3999781Universal swivel hose coupling
A universal swivel hose coupling which is adapted to be sealably connected to dissimilar externally threaded male fittings. The hose coupling includes a tubular stem having one end adapted to be received into the end of a hose and an opposite end having a...
12/28/1976
3980111Fuel receiver
Disclosed is a fueling receiver adapted for connection to a tank. The receiver includes a body member which is affixable to the tank. Pivotally attached to the body member is a nipple member which includes a nipple for receiving a fuel nozzle and a fuel s...
09/14/1976
3976311Tubing connector apparatus and method
A tubing connector having two couplings, each coupling including a central stub tube and a spaced, concentric housing. Each coupling is adapted to be placed on a tubing end with each stub tube in fluid communication therewith. The couplings join to form t...
08/24/1976
3967836Offset plastic flange for connecting toilet bowls to drain pipes
A plastic economical connection between toilet bowls and unaligned drain pipes which eliminates the conventional time consuming and relatively costly brazing or leading step required of the installing plumber, and which connection will readily fit the 3 o...
07/06/1976
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