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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177263 | Pipe coupling having movable gripping bodies A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segmen... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8136847 | Coupling having angularly oriented shoulder surfaces A mechanical pipe coupling is formed of segments attached end to end to surround a central space. Each segment has a circumferentially extending cavity facing the central space flanked by arcuate keys which project toward the central space. Two arcuate shoulder surf... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8033579 | Fluid device connecting structure For simply and reliably coupling first and second fluid devices, a fluid device connecting structure is arranged to couple first and second connection parts of the first and second fluid devices by use a coupling member by placing a resin seal member in seal grooves... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8020898 | Single-bolt band clamp with gasketed center rib and pipe lap joint using the same A band clamp that connects overlapping pipe ends includes a band, a tightening mechanism, and a gasket. The band has a radially protruding rib, a first lateral section that extends from a side of the rib, and a second lateral section that extends from another side o... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7988207 | Couplings having stiffening ribs and keys with oppositely disposed camming surfaces Mechanical pipe couplings for joining pipe elements in end to end relation have arcuate keys which engage circumferential grooves in the pipe elements and radially projecting stiffening ribs aligned with the keys. At the end of the keys on opposite sides are camming... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7950701 | Pipe coupling having movable gripping bodies A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segmen... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7789434 | Coupling with concave bearing surface A concave bearing surface for use with lugs of pipe coupling segments and a method of joining pipe ends. The concave bearing surface is positioned on the lug and surrounds an aperture which receives a fastener attaching the coupling segments together end to end surr... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7690698 | System and method for facilitating pipe and conduit coupling An improved system and method for facilitating pipe and conduit coupling comprises a clamp having at least one screw hole for insertion therethrough of at least one screw for insertion for a further clamp for being screwed to fasten the clamps together on ends of pi... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7644960 | Clamp A clamp for coupling mating radially projecting flanges, each flange having a tapered outer face. The clamp includes at least a pair of component halves. Each half includes a generally U-shaped cross-sectional profile having a base portion and two opposing side limb... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7578530 | Coupling device A coupling device includes a first tension loop connected to a second tension loop. The first and second tension loops are moveable with respect to one another to establish open and closed positions. An interior surface is defined by the first and second tension loo... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7549681 | Flowline clamp connector A flowline connection assembly connects first and second tubular members to each other. Each tubular member has an external flange on its end. A recess is formed in the bore at the end of each of the tubular members. A seal ring extends into each of the conical rece... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7520539 | Pipe clamp with gasketed center rib A pipe clamp for connecting pipe ends together to form a gas tight seal. The clamp includes an open band, tightening mechanism, split sealing sleeve, and inner gasket. The band extends circumferentially from a first end to a second end and has a pair of axial ends. ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7425023 | Profiled clamp A profiled clamp with at least one profiled segment which extend successively in the circumferential direction of the clamp and are clamped by means of at least one clamping device. The profiled segments have a profile which in cross-section is essentially inversely... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7401819 | Mechanical pipe coupling having spacers A preassembled mechanical pipe coupling having spacers is disclosed. The coupling has a plurality of interconnectable segments that straddle the ends of pipe elements to be joined. The segments have arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements. S... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393020 | Connection of two pipes and sealing ring for the connection In a pipe connection, a first pipe has a first flange of sheet metal provided with a first wall connected circumferentially to the first pipe. A second pipe has an end section shaped as a second flange. A clamp engages across the first and second flanges and has con... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390026 | Housing type joint A housing type joint including: a housing formed by arranging at least three arcuate segments in a circumferential direction with gaps; an elastic ring arranged in the housing for hermetically sealing end portions of a pair of pipes; a fastening band arranged so as ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7367363 | Sanitary conduit support systems Apparatus for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposing s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7350833 | Self-aligning aseptic flanged joint A flanged joint system connects two pipes disposed along a common axis. A flange having a mating surface terminates each pipe. A gasket assembly comprising an outer annular, substantially rigid retaining ring and a peripheral alignment rim, an inner deformable annul... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341287 | Deformable mechanical pipe coupling A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling is formed from an arcuate band that surrounds and defines a central space. The band has first and second ends in facing relation. arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements extend... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7320485 | V insert edge contour A V-band clamp that includes an annular band having an inner surface and an outer surface. A latch assembly is attached to the outer surface of the band for attaching objects together. A plurality of insert segments are attached to the inner surface of the band, whe... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320193 | Structure for supporting sign board A structure for supporting a sign board is disclosed. The structure includes: a post clamp having a pair of arched clamping bands which are hingedly coupled and joined to each other by a fastening element, at least one clamping band having a pillar; a hanger having ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7290805 | Pipe clip A pipe clip includes upper and lower clip members that are pivoted at one end and form upper and lower slots with a locking bar fixed in the lower slot. The upper and lower clip members form upper and lower grooves for receiving and thus engaging flanges of pipe sec... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284731 | Sanitary clamp A clamp for a sanitary fitting includes a first and a second semicircular part that are circumscribed by a flexible cable tie. Each semicircular part has a concave side and a convex side. A channel is formed in each concave and each convex side. The concave channels... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7249790 | Clamp for joining tubular bodies A band clamp used to connect tubular bodies such as vehicle exhaust system components. The band clamp has a band extending from a first end to a second end and includes a pair of spaced ribs extending at least part way between the first and second ends. A tightening... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243955 | Universal pipe connectors and sealing element therefor A universal pipe connector for forming a connection with at least one pipe end includes a connector body having an opening for receiving the pipe end. A clamping ring, extending around, and mechanically engaging, the opening, features a tightening mechanism for tigh... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241084 | Tool assembly with universal coupling for various tools, for work on underground pipes A tool assembly is provided for working on underground pipes, through a small hole at the pipe surface, by means of an elongate handle member that reaches into the hole, and has a coupling at the lower end thereof, whereby various ones of selected tools may be quick... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7219934 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling for coupling the ends of pipe sections together end to end, wherein the coupling includes a barrel member, at least one coupling member, at least one elastomeric sealing ring, a tangentially extending bolt and interacting members. The barrel member s... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204525 | Flowline clamp connector A flowline connection assembly connects first and second tubular members to each other. Each tubular member has an external flange on its end. A conical recess is formed in the bore at the end of each of the tubular members. A metal ring has a pair of legs extending... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204886 | Apparatus and method for hybrid chemical processing A method and apparatus for performing multiple deposition processes is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a chamber body and a gas distribution assembly disposed on the chamber body. In one embodiment, the method comprises positioning a substrate su... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198465 | Fastening arrangement for a split casing A casing of a hydraulic machine such as a gas turbine is formed as a horizontally split type flangeless casing. The flangeless casing consists of an upper casing and a lower casing joined together at joint faces and fastened by fastening bolts. The fastening bolt ha... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175713 | Apparatus for cyclical deposition of thin films An apparatus for cyclical depositing of thin films on semiconductor substrates, comprising a process chamber having a gas distribution system with separate paths for process gases and an exhaust system synchronized with operation of valves dosing the process gases i... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165580 | Cable projectile catcher A mechanism is provided for attachment to the exit end of a conduit during cable installation through the conduit. The mechanism absorbs the energy from, and captures the projectile and cable assembly exiting from a conduit during cable installation. A clamp is prov... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165789 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly for connecting the end of a first pipe to the end of an axially aligned second pipe. The clamp assembly comprises a first semi-circular clamp arm, a second semi-circular clamp arm, a lever, a latch and a gasket. The first clamp arm has a first end p... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159906 | Methods and apparatus for flange sealing Embodiments of the invention, can utilize a flange system incorporating metal sealing. In a further specific embodiment, the subject invention can utilize stainless steel sealing, where the flanges and seals are stainless steel. The subject seal may be made and rele... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147254 | Coupling apparatus An apparatus configured to a downhole tubular to a pump. The apparatus comprises: a body portion having a bore; a locking assembly comprising at least one locking member pivotally mounted to the body portion so as to permit the locking member to be pivoted between a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144047 | Flexible pipe coupling A mechanical pipe coupling permitting relative axial, torsional and angular deflections between pipes joined together by the coupling is disclosed. Rings, each having a greater outer diameter than the pipe, are attached to each end of the pipes to be joined. Each ri... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137790 | Sealing structure of pump A sealing structure for an underwater pump comprises an elbow pipe having a first flange formed at an inlet thereof with an inclined inner surface; an underwater pump having a second flange formed at an outlet thereof; a guide member attached to the second flange an... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134315 | Pulse radar level sensing gauge An improved pulse radar level sensing gauge for insertion into a storage or processing tank includes a housing; a probe cover comprising a sealing flange; and a probe for sensing electrical and mechanical properties, positioned at least partly below the sealing flan... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114752 | Slip coupling for pipe A slip coupling. A tube having smooth outer walls is joined to a larger hollow outer casing using a slip coupling assembly. The casing has an interior cavity and a flanged end. An annular seal is placed adjacent the flanged end. A split flange is positioned adjacent... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7090259 | Anti-mismatch of near-sized coupling segments A series of successively sized segmented arcuate pipe couplings in which anti-mismatch members are provided to prevent the inadvertent connection of two different, but closely sized coupling segments together. The anti-mismatch features are provided on the ends of t... | 08/15/2006 |
