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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7883121 | Pipe coupling clamp A pipe coupling clamp including a pair of clamp half members essentially C-shaped in cross-section each having a pipe flange receiving groove for receiving the mating flanges of two pipes to be coupled. The clamp half members being hinged together at one pair of end... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7399005 | Clamping system for the sealed connection of two tubes having support surfaces A clamping system for connecting two tubes (20, 22) together in leaktight manner, the facing ends of the tubes having bearing surfaces (16, 18) that project relative to the cylindrical outside surfaces of said tubes. The system comprises a collar (1... | 07/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7384078 | Nut and seat assembly for clamp A nut and seat assembly is provided for a clamp. A nut is tightened onto a bolt and a clamp member has a seat for the nut and an aperture defined by prongs. The bolt is inserted laterally into the aperture and the nut is tightened axially against the set. Tightening... | 06/10/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7320486 | Pipe clamp A pipe clamp for connecting two partially insertable pipes has a clamping strap that is placed circumferentially about the spherical end sections of the pipes inserted into one another. The clamping strap has two outwardly projecting clamping jaws provided with a ho... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7243962 | One piece locking belt A locking belt is used with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying the opening. The locking belt comprises a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and includin... | 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 |
| 7152410 | System and method for dumping surge flow into eductor primary nozzle for free turbine A method and apparatus for dumping surge bleed air into a primary nozzle of a free gas turbine engine. The surge bleed air is introduced into gas turbine exhaust flow within the primary nozzle to create a mixed flow which may be used as a combined driver flow to com... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137611 | Pinch clamp for flexible tubing A pinch clamp to restrict flow in a flexible tube or hose is provided. The pinch clamp includes two elongated pinching members that are pivotally connected at one end with a threaded tightening member at the other end for selectively securing the pinching members in... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6896301 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly is provided for interconnecting components in a fluid system. The clamp assembly includes two interconnected clamp members each having a C-shape that form a channel, and a spacer disposed within the channel having a centrally located bore defining a... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6755445 | Fitting A fitting for coupling a pump attachment to the inlet or discharge port of a pump or compressor has an annular body with an externally threaded nipple at one end and a circular flange at the other end. An axial aperture extends between the ends through openings at t... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6708377 | Tube clamp A clamp has two injection moulded tangs 1, 2 hinges together by a pin 3 and held closed by a wing nut 4 and a screw 5 having a cross-head 6. The tangs each have a tapered groove 7 running around inside them. In use, this gro... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6702338 | Flue gas conduit joining connection A joining connection for the ends of flue gas conduits, each of which is provided with a complemental taper joint, each taper joint having equally-spaced locking tabs extending outwardly therefrom, the locking tabs of each conduit being so positioned as t... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6691379 | Hose clamp A hose clamp band member and a hose clamp comprising same, of the type having opposing looped ends connected to one another by a connection means such as a T-bolt, wherein the band is provided with two radially inward projecting ribs along at least a port... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6672631 | Pipe coupling with rapid acting closure A pipe coupling comprising two clamp halves connected on one end and with a rapid action closure for separably connecting the diametrically opposing other end. The rapid action closure contains a screw bolt, one end of which is coupled to one of the clamp... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6594869 | Tube clamp A tube clamp is constructed to include a binding strap injection-molded from high strength plastics, the binding strap having two lugs at two ends, and a smoothly arched rib-reinforced extension bearing flange forwardly extended from the first leg and ada... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6584654 | T-bolt hose clamp A T-bolt hose clamp comprising an outer band portion for encircling a portion of the circumference of a hose; a T-bolt member and a bridge extending from a first end of the band portion to and opposing second end of the band portion, wherein an inward pro... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6523866 | Constant tension clamping device for flanged connections A clamp device that is used to maintain a consistent clamping pressure on a flanged connection despite changes in temperature and changes in internal pressure behind the flanged connection. The clamp device contains a rocking bolt assembly that is manuall... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6508366 | Hydrocyclone device for cleaning a fluid Hydrocyclone device including at least one hydrocyclone having at least one feeding connector, at least one accepted stock connector, and at least one rejected stock connector. The device also includes at least one distribution and collection device arran... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6447029 | Connection apparatus for waterway pipe A connection apparatus for a waterway pipe is disclosed, which includes a plurality of pipes each having both ends which are connected in series, a coupler having protruded both ends and a connection member having a plurality of connection grooves for sur... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6390513 | Collapsible spacer pipe A collapsible spacer pipe is for use between associated equipment items in generally opposing facing relation. The spacer pipe includes a flexible seal element having a main body and a pair of flange seals disposed at ends of the main body. The flange sea... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6164708 | Adjustable safety and rapidly assembled connector An adjustable safety and rapidly assembled connector includes a first joint, a second joint, two connecting seats, and a locking device. A sealing ring is installed within the connecting end of the second joint. A buckling groove is installed external the... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6073977 | Device for coupling pipe sections A device for coupling two pipe sections comprises a clamping band of U-shaped cross-section with two inwardly directed flanges for encompassing end beads of the pipe sections which are to be coupled. The ends of the clamping band have cylindrical pockets ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6056332 | Clamping apparatus A clamping apparatus for engaging a pair of abutting flanges from a pair of pipes has a pivot end of a first clamp portion pivotally joined to a pivot end of a second clamp portion by a pivot pin, such that the first and second clamp portions may be mutua... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6050545 | Bulk container valve There is disclosed herein a bulk container valve adapted for use with a bulk container having a tubular spout. The valve comprises a plastic housing having an interior chamber connecting a front port to a rear port. The housing includes a rear fitting abo... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6050615 | Pipe coupling having clamp halves and quick-action closure The invention relates to a pipe coupling comprising two clamp halves of C-shaped cross-section connected at one end to pivot in relation to one another around at least one bolt, and a quick-action closure which is disposed at the diametrically opposite ot... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5873611 | Pipe clamping device A clamping device is disclosed for coupling peripheral flanges of a pair of tubular members together. The clamping device has a retaining member for coupling the peripheral flanges of the tubular member together, with first and second coupling ends being ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5842526 | Sprinkler head mounting system A combination duct/extinguishing system includes a duct and plural sprinkler head assembly and mounting systems on the duct. Each sprinkler head assembly and mounting system includes port structure mounted on the duct defining a passageway into an area in... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5645303 | Compact pipe coupling device A pipe coupling device for coupling the peripheral flanges of a pair of pipes together, including a pair of retainers with gripping grooves therein for receiving portions of the peripheral flanges of the pipes. The gripping grooves of the retainers have a... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5609369 | Clamp apparatus with opening for a probe A clamp for securing adjacent lengths of pipe. The clamp incorporates a seal designed to incorporate a temperature or pressure probe. The clamp is circular and has upstanding end portions and a threaded rod member passing through apertures in the upstandi... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5509702 | Low distortion pipe coupling device A pipe coupling device for coupling the peripheral flanges of a pair of pipes together, including a pair of retainers with a V-shaped groove therein for receiving portions of the peripheral flanges of the pipes. The retainers are pivotally coupled at one ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5454606 | V-retainer coupling assembly construction which prevents incorrect installation with reduced width slot A coupling assembly includes a first coupling element having first and second ends and a second coupling element having first and second ends. A first structure secures the first end of the first coupling element to the first end of the second coupling el... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5315742 | Hose clamp with open diameter lock A clamp for hoses, pipes and the like which incorporates an open diameter lock for maintaining the clamp at a selected diameter despite shipping and other stresses, and for preventing the clamp from opening-up beyond the "full-open" diameter. The open dia... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5252810 | Part molded from thermoplastic material A part molded from thermoplastic material is disclosed comprising welding bush portions each of which are provided with a heating coil for connection with tubularly-shaped parts. A clamping portion with slots and screws arranged in flanges facilitates the... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5230537 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling comprising a sealing gasket to fit over adjacent ends of pipes to be connected end-to-end and a housing which clamps around the gasket, has the housing in the form of a cast metal or alloy band which substantially encircles the gasket and ... | 07/27/1993 |
| 4882062 | Solvent mixing chamber for a liquid chromatography system A liquid chromatography system mixing chamber having a motor-driven magnet situated beside an interior compartment wherein one or more stirring magnets are disposed for mixing solvents fed to the mixing chamber by appropriate metering pumps. A fitting is ... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4834431 | Clamp for joining two metal pipes Clamp for joining two metal pipes, particularly of the type constituting the exhaust system of a vehicle engine, the ends in facing relationship of the two tubes to be joined having conical shape complementary bearing surfaces which project with respect t... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4741356 | Hydrant variable riser and restraint A variable riser conduit for the adjustable vertical positioning of a fire hydrant both in conjunction with, and subsequent to, completing the hydrant installation. The riser conduit is formed of a housing which may be tubular, having a passageway thereth... | 05/03/1988 |
