Quotables
"Man will not fly for 50 years."
Wilbur Wright ; 1901
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104798 | Connecting adapter for a gas cartridge and a gas induction device of a gas fastening apparatus, the cartridge, the solenoid valve and the apparatus with the adapter The adapter is designed to receive an outlet end (23) of the cartridge (20) and an inlet end (32) of the induction device (30), as well as a seal (11) between the two ends (23, 32). The seal (11) includes an annular t... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7891712 | Sealing connector and assembly The sealing connector ensures sealing between a gas cartridge having an outlet fitting and a transmission member for filling a combustion chamber of a gas fastening device having an inlet fitting with gas and includes two internal sealing sleeves for receiving the t... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7878556 | Safety release adapter A safety release adapter for making a sealed fluid connection with a male connector that is disconnected when a pulling force is applied between the adapter and the connector. The safety release adapter includes a base and a socket. The base receives and secures a f... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7654586 | Pipe seal element An improved static seal element, sometimes referred to as a gasket, which maintains contact with a pipe and a flange during and after seal compression, such seal being particularly useful in a removable pipe coupling. The improved elastomer static seal element is fo... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7503593 | Joint for plumbing A joint for plumbing using a wedge action, which can easily and rapidly assemble and disassemble a pipe. The joint can maximize tensile stopping power of the product by mounting a stopper in such a manner as to occupy the maximum area, increase sealing effect and co... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7396053 | Pipe coupling comprising a divided sleeve A pipe coupling (11) comprises a tubular casing (12) and a sealing gasket (13), which fit over the ends of the pipes to be coupled. The casing (12) is formed from a strip of rolled steel into a cylindrical shape, with a longitudinal gap (... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7367362 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber str... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7344165 | Instantaneous connection device An instantaneous connection device includes a tubular body, a tight element used to hold the end of a line in the body and includes an elastically deformable annular sealing element and a holding element that are arranged to receive the end of the line, a cam member... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341288 | Restrained sleeve pipe coupling A restrained sleeve coupling assembly for interconnecting pipe sections includes a generally cylindrical sleeve body, a generally cylindrical adaptor body and opposed end rings which are sleeved over the respective pipe sections to be joined. The generally cylindric... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331582 | Gasket An annular gasket for affecting a watertight seal between two sections of corrugated pipe. The gasket comprises a seating portion dimensioned to fit within an annular recess in one of the mated sections of corrugated pipe, and a sealing portion integrally molded wit... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322922 | Method and device for jointing of cores End-to-end joining of sleeves. A first glue strand is applied to the end joint surface of one of the sleeves, the first glue strand having properties that cause an immediate fixing of the end joint surfaces of the sleeves. A second glue strand is applied to the end ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316431 | Auto-adapting fitting An auto-adapting fitting for releasably connecting in an end-to-end orientation, a first tube end to a second tube end having an outer diameter within a specified range for use between the ammunition feed port of a paintball marker and the outlet port of a paintball... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7273237 | Union coupler assembly for coolant lines A union coupler assembly for coolant lines comprising a coupler body, a first coolant line end portion, and a second coolant line end portion. The coupler body has a passageway extending between first and second ends, two tapered annular grooves, a snap ring dispose... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7273238 | Duct coupler apparatus with compressible seals An apparatus for joining the ends of a pair of ribbed ducts together has a collar with an interior suitable for receiving the ends of the pair of ducts therein, a first coupler element translatably secured adjacent a first end of the collar, a compressible seal disp... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267375 | Duct coupler apparatus An apparatus for joining ends of a pair of ducts together in end-to-end relationship has a collar with a first end portion and a second end portion, a first coupler element translatably secured to an exterior of the collar for moving the first end portion between fi... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7252310 | Pipe coupling with tongue and groove sealing sleeve A coupler for use in joining two pipes in a butt joint. The coupler includes a band clamp and a split sealing sleeve disposed inside the band clamp for encircling the abutted ends of the pipes. The split sealing sleeve has a tongue-and-groove sealing joint at the co... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7160519 | Serviceable exhaust aftertreatment device, and configured cylindrical bodies for coupling A serviceable exhaust aftertreatment device and configured cylindrical bodies for coupling include a raised annular rib or bead structure providing low profile mounting and ease of assembly. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140648 | Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing having a distal end and an end piece having a proximal end. The proximal end of the end piece is engaged with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing and a length of polymeric tubing is utilized ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7108295 | Filament-wound composite coupling A filament-wound composite coupling for use in assembling a restrained joint between large diameter pipes with complementary retaining grooves, such as 16 inch or larger outer diameter polyvinyl chloride pipes. The coupling has first and second ends and ported retai... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7102901 | Medium frequency energy supply for rail vehicles Disclosed is an electronic circuit for the bidirectional conversion of a high input voltage to a direct-current output voltage with indirect coupling, more specifically such a circuit for use in a power supply system for rail vehicles, that is provided with a primar... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096584 | Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing, a polymeric sleeve aligned with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing, and a length of mesh tubing extending the entire length of corrugated tubing and over the polymeric sleeve. The distal en... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090260 | Coupling for compressed gas piston driven nailing and fuel cartridge A coupling (13) is used for a fuel cartridge (2) outlet nozzle (1) designed to supply a compressed gas mounting device with compressed gas and an intake nozzle (3) on the device's intake system (4). The coupling is a single piece f... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090261 | Animal watering system with keyed components A watering system for a poultry house comprises a watering line which is suspended from a stabilizing bar by means of a clip. The watering line is comprised of a plurality of pipe segments connected together by a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086131 | Deformable mechanical pipe coupling A deformable mechanical pipe coupling 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. The outer surfaces... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7076842 | Hose clamp arrangement A securing arrangement (10) suitable for e.g. strapping material together. The arrangement (10) comprising an elongate member (12) with a plurality of holes (20) along its length, formed into a loop. An L shaped securing member (14... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048309 | Pipe coupling A coupling for attachment to the end portion of a pipe includes jaw members adapted to slide along an inner end taper in the coupling body so that linear movement of the jaw members toward the end of the inner end taper adjacent an end of the coupling body causes mo... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044221 | Apparatus for coupling a tubular member to a preexisting structure An apparatus for coupling a tubular member to a preexisting structure. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7025388 | Method and apparatus for forming leak-proof coupling for beverage distribution system A method and apparatus is provided for forming a leak proof coupling between two thin walled metallic ends in a beverage distribution system. The pipe ends are prepared by cutting the ends and ensuring that the cross-section of the ends are round. An alignment devic... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025393 | Pipe coupler with tongue and groove sealing sleeve A coupler for use in joining two pipes in a butt joint. The coupler includes a band clamp and a split sealing sleeve disposed inside to band clamp for encircling the abutted ends of the pipes. The split sealing sleeve has a tongue-and-groove sealing joint at the con... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6994379 | Tubular assembly having an internal plug A tubular assembly that includes a plug (45) residing within at least a portion of each of a first tube (12) and a second tube (30), is described. Each of the first and second tubes have perforations (21 and 39) that are separately... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994381 | Stab joint coupling A pipe coupling for joining adjacent ends of first and second pipe sections. The coupling includes a generally cylindrical sleeve having first and second sides. The sleeve is formed as a sheet which is rolled to form the sleeve, wherein the first side of the sleeve ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976712 | Corrosion-resistant coupling means and methods for using same A coupling couples pipes of pipe fixes, especially polytetrafluoroethylene pipes. Methods for using the coupling are also provided. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6921114 | Coupler for conduits A coupling assembly including a coupler body having a generally cylindrical shape and an opening at one end. The coupler body has an inner wall with an inner circumference and an outer wall. An abutment extends from the inner wall of the coupler body. The coupling a... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913294 | Coupling for coaxial connection of fluid conduits A coupling is designed for sealingly connecting two fluid conduits such as automotive fluid lines in axial end-to-end relationship. The conduits have respective telescopically interengaging male and female end sections and the coupling comprises a base member to be ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6913292 | Mechanical pipe coupling derived from a standard fitting A coupling for joining pipe segments together is disclosed. The coupling is derived from a standard fitting and has a housing with a socket and a first expanded region adjacent to the socket and a second expanded region adjacent to the first expanded region. A seali... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6913293 | Spiral spline pipe joint apparatus and method A pipe joint apparatus and method using spiral groove halves formed on the nested surfaces of male and female pipe ends. The exterior half of the spiral groove is connected to an exit port. The interior half of the spiral groove has a proximal end recessed from edge... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905144 | Spring-loaded ‘L’-shaped seal ring A sealing system adapted for placement into an exterior groove of a structure. The sealing system includes a seal ring having a generally ‘L’-shaped cross-section. The sealing system further includes a canted-coil spring. The seal ring includes an inner surface,... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6893055 | Snap connection for connecting two tube ends The snap connection for sealed and releasable connection of a first tube end with a second tube end, with spring arms, with a first outer stop projection on the first tube end, with a first elastically deformable ring connected with the spring arms, and with two fir... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6877202 | Method of manufacturing a threaded joint for oil well pipes A method of manufacturing a threaded joint for oil well pipe having a pin part with a male thread, a box part with a female thread, metal seal parts provided on the pin part and the box part, respectively, and torque shoulder parts provided at the tip of the pin par... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6854770 | Pipe or the like, a female end ring, and a method of manufacturing such a pipe or the like A pipe formed from a concrete cylinder has an end ring with a ferrule which can be snuggly mounted on one end of the pipe and a skirt axially adjacent to the ferrule for receiving a mail endpiece of another pipe. The ferrule is expanded as it is mounted on the cylin... | 02/15/2005 |
