Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7686346 | Transition tee coupling An improved coupling, such as a transition tee coupling, is described having press-connect fittings on the ends and a push-connect fitting on the outlet. The improved transition tee coupling is formed using a reduced-outlet tee having press-connect fittings on all t... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7370674 | Modular fluid distribution system An interconnection assembly for the transport of a fluid between an external fluidic means and a mounting block of a modular fluid distribution system, comprising: a cylindrical cavity formed through a face of the mounting block; a cylindrical flow element, a fluid ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7261121 | Expandable gas or fluid distribution system A system and method for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system is disclosed. The expandable distribution system comprises at least one device, an endcap, and an inlet piece. The electromagnetic switch is removably coupled to the endcap and the inlet piece su... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261122 | Valve for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system A system and method for a valve for an expandable gas or fluid valve is disclosed. The valve comprises an electromagnetic switch with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The electromagnetic switch has a passageway connecting the... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7204272 | Modular manifold A modular manifold comprises a front cap, an end cap, and at least two adjoining port modules being securely sandwiched between the front and end caps. Each of the adjoining port modules comprises an internal channel adapted for fluid flow, and a side port in commun... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7168673 | Pole stabilization and support system and kit A pole support system comprises a metal sleeve that generally conforms to an outer surface of the pole; an elastic liner disposed between the metal sleeve and the pole; and a clamping band that circumscribes and compresses the metal sleeve over the elastic liner aga... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7070209 | Tapping sleeve An improved tapping sleeve includes a first sleeve member having an outlet aperture, a second sleeve member, and a unitary gasket. An outlet retaining ring is positioned around the outlet aperture. A pair of end retaining lips are positioned on inner surfaces of the... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7062836 | Pipe fitting apparatus and methods Described are embodiments of a pipe fitting or connector. The fitting may be used as an atomic element in constructing a variety of different structures, such as shelving formed from pipes, rods, tubular structures and the like that may be connected using a pipe fit... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055865 | Lateral connection system A service tee forming part of a main fluid line has a laterally extending female fitting with threads and a gasket spaced axially from the distal end of the threads. A male fitting having a series of male threads and a cylindrical extension terminating in the distal... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7004513 | Pipe coupling methods A pipe coupling method includes an inlet insert, a clamping ring, a clamp and the forming of a flange on an end of two adjacent pipes. A clamping ring includes an inner groove sized to receive the flanges of the two adjacent pipes. A first end of the inlet insert is... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6966988 | Flushing adapter for filter An adapter is substituted for the filter-enclosing cap of a conventional in-line strainer device to permit introduction into a plumbing system of a flushing solution withdrawn from an independent supply. The adapter is typically used for introducing antifreeze into ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6929032 | Manifold A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orienta... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6921055 | Method for securing frame members for an electrical cabinet In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integra... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6910618 | Method for preparing pipe for butt welding A steel pipe is welded to a threaded connector that has an end with a desired nominal inner diameter. A swage is forced over an end of the pipe, reducing an outer diameter and an initial inner diameter of the end of the pipe. A die is then forced into the end of the... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6901967 | Natural gas pipe repair fitting and method Natural gas pipe repair fittings and methods for using same allow safely welding a pipe repair fitting over a leaking natural gas service line “T” fitting. A bottom half and a top half are welded together to form a hollow cylinder having hemispherical ends with ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6767001 | Adjustable manifold joining system A manifold joining system is provided that allows for adjustment of the relative lineal and angular position of the manifold while still maintaining a fluid seal at the points of connection. The joining system may include elements for securing the relative lineal an... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6578877 | Method of forming a branching to a pipe, and junction in a pipe The present invention relates to a junction in a pipe for connecting the pipe (1) into fluid communication with a fluid-carrying component (18), the junction comprising an opening (2) provided in the wall of the pipe and a connecting part (3) comprising a... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6568713 | Liquid distribution collector module and fixing system for said modules The module (2) comprises a tubular body (8) extending along a first axis (10) with at least one radial outlet (12). The module (2) has a female end-piece (16) at one extremity and a corresponding male end-piece (14) at the other. Bore holes (22, 28) exten... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6193879 | Reject water drain line installation system and apparatus for under sink reverse osmosis filter system Reject waste water adapter coupling fitting, system and installation method for use with a household undercounter reverse osmosis (R/O) water filtration installation associated with an in-counter sink having a garbage disposer with its outlet connected by... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6161878 | External cover pipe for fluid transport pipe An external cover pipe is adapted to be fixedly fitted over a fluid transport pipe made of synthetic resin via an elastic seal. The cover pipe includes a plurality of split pipe members divided in the peripheral direction of the pipe which cooperate to co... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6131957 | Fixing construction for pipe joint A construction for fixing a pipe joint is disclosed. The construction includes a pipe joint body within which a fluid transport pipe is connected and engaged in a sealed state via an elastic seal, a press ring fitted on the fluid transport pipe, the press... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6116437 | Modular construction towel rack A towel rail (2) is assembled in modular format by having a plurality of individual pipes (4) selectively connectable with a plurality of discrete connecting pieces (6). The ends of the pipes (4) may have a chamfered recess (22) to enable a grub screw (20... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6092844 | Pipe coupler A pipe coupler for connecting pipes together is disclosed. The pipe coupler includes a cylindrical socket. A pair of insertion grooves are formed inside the socket, and each of a pair of packings is inserted into each of the insertion grooves to seal off ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6089615 | Branch pipe connection The present invention relates to a branch pipe connection including a locking ring and a sleeve that are arranged against one another and can be tightened in their axial direction. The connection further includes a support flange. The locking ring is of s... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6056330 | Axially clamping pipe coupler A threadless coupler for connecting two large pipes in line and a third, relatively small pipe to form a Tee. The coupler has a clamp for engaging a male groove formed in each large pipe, the small pipe being connected by threading. The clamp comprises a ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6053538 | Ball and socket joint for the waterproof assembly of two pipe elements A ball-and-socket joint of the type where the male end (1) of a first pipe element (2) has a spherical saddle (5) designed to be inserted and pivot in a specially designed housing with a spherical profile (11) which is set on the Y--Y axis socket of a sec... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6017064 | Apparatus and methods for forming lateral openings in main pipelines and restraining apparatus for main and lateral pipe joints In a piping system having a main pipe or fitting joined to a lateral pipe, a restraint body or sling extends about the fitting or main pipe and is secured at opposite ends to the lateral pipe. The lateral pipe, main pipe or fitting and restraint body are ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6006773 | Installation method for pipe layout with opposing incline A T-fitting such as for use inside a containment box for connecting a primary pipeline to a gasoline dispenser has two flanges which connect to the pipeline and a main T-element sealed to each flange by a sealing element such as a gasket. The flanges thre... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6003537 | Removable penetration fittings using T-fitting and flexible pipe combination A T-fitting such as for use inside a containment box for connecting a primary pipeline to a gasoline dispenser has two flanges which connect to the pipeline and a main T-element sealed to each flange by a sealing element such as a gasket. The flanges thre... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5957505 | Branch pipe connection The present invention relates to a branch pipe connection for connecting a branch pipe to a lightly constructed underground sewage and drainage pipe. The connection includes a locking ring and a sleeve that are arranged against one another and can be tigh... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5944985 | Reject water drain line installation system and apparatus for under sink reverse osmosis filter system Reject waste water adapter coupling fitting, system and installation method for use with a household undercounter reverse osmosis (R/O) water filtration installation associated with an in-counter sink having a garbage disposer with its outlet connected by... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5887797 | Bag house cleaning systems A reverse pulse cleaning system for use in a bag house filter including a blow tube (2) having outlet holes (3) to direct high velocity air pulses into filter bags to be cleaned. The systems includes a nozzle (1) having a control formation between the inl... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5799986 | Connector assembly and method of manufacture A connector assembly includes a connector having an inner member with first and second open ends and a bore extending therebetween. The inner member is formed of a material which is impervious to a particular fluid to flow through the connector assembly. ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5464257 | Coupling for joining pipe fittings having offset lug restraints A pipe fitting coupling has a generally ring-shaped body with two pairs of diametrically opposed radially outwardly projecting lugs spaced 90° one from the other. The coupling is interposed between the bells of pipe fittings to be joined, with each bell ... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5449203 | Fittings for connection to double wall pipeline systems A double wall compression fitting is dimensioned for attachment to a double wall pipeline system having an inner pipeline and an outer pipeline. The fitting is comprised of an inner housing having at least two terminals, an outer housing encasing the inne... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5374087 | Tapping sleeve A tapping sleeve for attaching a branch line to a main fluid conduit. The tapping sleeve has upper and lower sleeve members, bolted together around the main fluid conduit. Shell gaskets seal between the sleeve members and the main fluid conduit and a bran... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5131697 | Pipe and coupling system A pipe is especially fabricated for use in conjunction with locking pin type threadless couplings. The pipe has a thin wall configuration achieved by fabricating it from high tensile steel produced by cold working, or reducing, low carbon steel.... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5096232 | Apparatus for the rapid and the air and water tight joining of pipes A device for attaching a pipe (A) to an opening 2) in a curved wall (B). The device includes a connector (1), and a gasket (12). The connector (1) has a tubular inner surface to receive the pipe (A), a central portion (11) surrounded by the gasket (12), a... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5090743 | Compressible fitting and associated method A compressible fitting for the manufacture of a permanent, tight connection between tubes. The fitting has at least one end, which has a hook-shaped cross section and a bead-like configuration, which end holds an O-ring and can be compressed with the tube... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5056831 | Fitting construction for connection of pipes and pipe assembly A fitting construction used for connection of pipes comprising a first pipe assembly having an inner pipe and an outer pipe separated by a wall flange, a corresponding second pipe having a threaded end, a slip-nut having internal threads on its wall part,... | 10/15/1991 |
