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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7240700 | Noise blocking drain plug The present invention is directed to a system for reducing the noise that enters the vehicle compartment through a hole in a drain plug. In an embodiment, the system includes a drain plug with a washer, a shank with an inlet fluidly coupled to an outlet, a cylindric... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7025387 | Locking plug-in connection device The connection device (101, 201) according to the invention has a locking head (109, 209) that can be locked to an opening (8) of a container wall (3). A clamping device (123, 223) is also provided on the corresponding coupling pie... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6953160 | Expanding mounting assembly for mounting a sprayhead to a wall Mounting assembly for mounting a spray head (4) to an opening of an over 10-mm thick wall. The mounting assembly comprises a holder (1) for receiving the spray head (4) and a clamping piece (6) which comprises threads (7) for engag... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6942255 | Twist fitting for air tank connections A fitting connector for a pressure vessel including a bushing for mounting within an aperture defined in a pressure vessel wall. The bushing includes a cylindrical bushing body having a head portion at one end thereof and including at least a pair of locking members... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6902206 | Cartridge quick connector A quick connector for establishing a connection between a flexible tube and an interior chamber of a vessel. The vessel has a wall structure through which a mounting bore extends. A canister assembly associated with the quick connector includes a housing is adapted ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6722704 | Connecting fitting with an elastic ring as a stop A connecting fitting used for fixing longitudinal bodies to perforations or openings, especially in the wall of a housing, which include retaining projecting elements that engage with the edge of the perforation from the rear, and a stop in the form of a plastic rin... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6616193 | Ventilating system connector assembly and method of use A connector assembly for a heating, ventilating, air conditioning system includes a take-off pipe and a collar. The take-off pipe is cylindrical in shape and has a number or outwardly extending resilient tabs and grooved outer wall segments. The collar is... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6595556 | Cartridge-type quick connector A quick connector for establishing a connection between a flexible tube and an interior chamber of a vessel. The vessel has a wall structure through which a mounting bore extends. A canister assembly associated with the quick connector includes a housing ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6511099 | Connection fitting with clamping collet for elongated bodies A connection fitting for the fastening of elongated bodies, for example of cables (2) or also hoses, tubes, corrugated hoses and the like, in an opening (3), which can be a through hole or a boring in a wall (4) of a building. The connection fitting inclu... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6497434 | Device and method for mounting of a lead-through means Method and apparatus for providing a duct arrangement adapted for installation through an opening in a wall (3), preferably of a vehicle. The arrangement includes an elongated ducting element (2) that has a sealing component (9) projecting therefrom on al... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6406068 | Connection fitting for fastening long bodies A connection fitting (1) for fastening long bodies (2), such as cables, hoses, or pipes to an opening (3), for example in a wall (4) of a housing, has at least one fastening projection (5) which is divided by slits (6) opening in the radial and axial dire... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6217085 | Connection for a compressed gas attachment device and compressed gas cartridge Connection for, on the one hand, a male ejection joining piece (23) of a fuel cartridge (20) intended to supply compressed gas to a compressed gas attachment device and, on the other hand, a male inlet joining piece (32) of a device (30) for inletting com... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6192526 | Top mounted flush valve for a toilet tank A top mounted flush valve is provided for installation in a blind drain hole in the bottom wall of a toilet tank of a conventional one-piece gravity operated toilet. The flush valve includes a generally cylindrical valve body sized for insertion through t... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6189937 | Outlet fitting for pipes having rotatable securing means The invention relates to a fitting (70) and a securing component (90) for attaching to a hole in a pipe. The fitting (70) has at least one securing means (90) for scalably securing said fitting to a conduit (106), said fitting having a conduit engaging en... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6179344 | Hopper car adapter An adapter for interconnecting a compartment of a railroad hopper car to a product off-loading system provides a positive fluid, mechanical and electrical interface thereby preventing an accidental mechanical disconnect (or loosening) in the off-loading c... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6000731 | Assemblies and methods for coupling piping to a safe end of a nuclear reactor Thermal sleeve assemblies for connecting a core spray line to a reactor safe end without welding. In one embodiment the thermal sleeve assembly includes a t-box junction, a thermal sleeve and a finger assembly. The t-box junction is attached core spray li... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5901985 | Coupling device for attaching a hose to ductwork A duct hose coupling device for attaching a hose to a ductwork structure. The device selectively attaches and detaches the hose without use of fastening hardware. Attachment of a hose via the duct hose coupling device allows air to be efficiently forced i... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5577776 | Tee fitting for lined pipe A branch connector is provided for coupling a main pipe having a liner disposed therein with a service line and for simultaneously sealing the interface between the edges of the main pipe and the liner. The connector includes an outer hollow housing adapt... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5450886 | Inflation valve and method using said valve for the inflation of a tire with sealing ring In order to be able easily to inflate a tire mounted on a rim with a seal ring (6) arranged between the two beads, without presenting the ordinary inconveniences in mounting, the inflation device is formed of a valve (V, V') provided with a locking eleme... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5326139 | Coupling device for branch points on a pipe This specification discloses a coupling device which is capable of being inserted into an opening of a pipe to form a branch point in the pipe. The device allows for the use of an inexpensive gasketing system and the device is configured such that it will... | 07/05/1994 |
| 4844859 | Removable and lockable guide ring in an orifice passing through a plate and its use for a guide tube of a nuclear reactor Removable and lockable guide ring in an orifice passing through a plate and its use for a guide tube of a nuclear reactor. The guide ring comprises a tubular body (25), one part (25a) of which is introduced into the orifice (22) in the plate (20). A secon... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4652018 | Multi-fastening coupler for electrical conduit A coupler for joining electrical conduit to a housing including a nipple adapted to receive the conduit and to fit through an opening in the housing with a shoulder in abutment with one side of the housing and either a nut or tang engaging the other side ... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4623171 | No-mortar flashing method and apparatus A vent pipe extension and flashing apparatus for extending a vent pipe into a chimney including a generally vertical wall having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening through the wall. The apparatus comprises a threaded sheet metal pipe... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4023833 | Elbow coupler A coupling unit for use in filling tank ships with petroleum products. It is a 90° elbow with a flange for attaching a loading hose, and there is an integral skirt to fit over a hatch opening. Also, there are quick release type bolts with the skirt to ho... | 05/17/1977 |