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Class 285/414 - Detachable


Subclass of Class 285 - Pipe joints or couplings
Definition: Subject matter wherein the flange is removably attached
No. of patents: 90
Last issue date: 02/15/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7887104Quick connect and disconnect coupler
A quick connect and disconnect coupler (QCDC) having a coupler plug and a coupler socket. The coupler plug has an input that is connected to a fluid source and an output. The coupler socket has an input that is connected to the coupler plug's output, and an output t...
02/15/2011
7726702Flange connection for pipe
Assembly for connecting a pipe having a flanged end in fluid communication with an opposing part. The assembly includes an insert received coaxially within the pipe end and having a forward end face extending axially beyond the pipe end, a clamp ring received coaxia...
06/01/2010
7712797Universal fluid coupling assembly with interchangeable fitting members
An universal fluid coupling assembly is provided that includes a coupler housing that has an inner bore extending along an axis of, and opening onto a mating end of, the coupler housing. The coupler housing has an outer perimeter that includes an outer coupler flang...
05/11/2010
7527306Pipe coupling
A pipe coupling for connecting a pipe to a flange associated with another pipe in a sealed manner. The pipe (10) is formed with circumferential groove (10a). The coupling comprises a gasket (20), a mounting ring (18), and a mountin...
05/05/2009
7434851Device for the connection of high-pressure conduit pipes
A device is illustrated and described for connecting two ends of high-pressure pipelines for use in longwalls of underground mining, having a removable pipe coupling for tension-proof and tight connection of the two pipe ends whose constructions are tailored to one ...
10/14/2008
7401821Hollowed, deformable, raised face bolt-ring
A bolt-ring pipe connector system for connecting stub end pipe particularly thermoplastic pipe is shown. The bolt-ring has an outer vertical rim portion, an inner vertical rim portion and an interconnecting web portion provided with spaced bolt holes. The top side o...
07/22/2008
7367363Sanitary 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
7216899Alternative method for sealing all-metal vacuum joints
A clamping system for high or ultra-high vacuum system components including a clamping member surrounding a flange of the vacuum system component. A bead along the inside diameter of the clamping member engages a groove in the peripheral surface of the flange. When ...
05/15/2007
7195289Fluid distribution system
A fluid distribution system comprising a hollow pipe section having at least one bore extending longitudinally therethrough. At least one longitudinal boss extends along the pipe section. An end fitting comprises a body configured to be received in the bore and a sh...
03/27/2007
7185921Hose fitment for disposable food container
A hose fitment for the connection of disposable food containers to dispensing lines of food dispenser. This hose fitment is adapted to securely establish fluid connection between a hose and a food or beverage dispensing line. This fitment includes a body member havi...
03/06/2007
7182564Threaded ring
A threaded ring has a single-piece body provided with an internal screw thread and two parts (1 and 3). The first part forms an adjusting ring having an end face (11) located in a radial plane. The second part (3) forms a retaining ring c...
02/27/2007
7147774Sliding plate filter with segmented sealing ring
A filtration apparatus for use in polymer processing includes a housing having an internal bore for directing polymer flow and a channel oriented transversely to the bore. A slide plate for supporting filters is movable through the channel and across the bore. An an...
12/12/2006
7131671Transparent coupling
A transparent coupling for joining the ends of relatively soft plastic conduit. Visual inspection through the coupling affords confidence that the conduits have been installed in their proper position within the coupling. Internal circumferential barbs of the coupli...
11/07/2006
7076842Hose 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
7025387Locking 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
7021676Connector system
A connector system for interconnecting a hearing aid (3) with a fixture (5) anchored in a bone segment (7). An abutment (9) has a contact surface (21) with is a substantially circular surface. A connector plate (17) with a s...
04/04/2006
6976668Roll diaphragm control valve
The present invention provides an improved diaphragm control valve with a simplified construction that has significant advantages over prior art diaphragm control valves. Further, the present invention provides substantially straight-through fluid flow which enables...
12/20/2005
6957832Elongate member with interconnected rotatable portions
An elongate member (10) is provided having a first elongate portion (12), a second elongate portion (14) and an interconnecting joint (16). The interconnecting joint (16) is disposed at an acute angle to the first elongate portion ...
10/25/2005
6895670Method of attaching a self-aligning flange to a vacuum pipe and forming a large diameter extruded pipe
A method of attaching a self-aligning flange to a vacuum pipe includes a flange member, a collar member and a stop member. An inner perimeter of the collar member is sized to receive an outer perimeter of a pipe. The flange member extends outward from an outer perim...
05/24/2005
6796585Bellows for a compensator and compensator pertaining thereto and method for producing bellows
A bellows for a compensator as an elastic connection between two duct connection pieces or flange frames arranged from each other in the longitudinal direction is presented. The bellows contains a cavity arrangement between an outer wall, an inner wall, and curved s...
09/28/2004
6729660Adjustable base unit for angularly adjusting mounting disposition of silo fill tube
An adjustable base unit includes a pair of upper and lower frameworks, a connection sleeve attached to the lower framework and having opposite end portions for extending into and providing flow communication through the unit and between an upper fill tube and a lowe...
05/04/2004
6722707Lapped flange for connecting pipes and method for producing such a lapped flange
A loose flange for connecting pipes, the flange having radially inwardly oriented and elastically deformable oblique surfaces. The clamping force capacity of the loose flange is improved as a result. A method for producing the loose flange is also disclosed. ...
04/20/2004
6715798High-pressure fluid-flow system having compact two-bolt and four-bolt flanged and modular connectors
A one-piece, flanged, fluid-flow connector for connecting tube, pipe, hose or the like to a port face includes a base having a flat port face on one end, and a connection piece fixed to and extending from the other end. At least four tabs extend from the base, the t...
04/06/2004
6712403Flange connector
This invention is directed to a novel multi-piece flange connector used for connecting a pump housing to a fluid conduit. The pump flange is comprised of a flange blank, an insert plate, and a seal. The flange blank is adapted to be connected to the housing of a pum...
03/30/2004
6619702Structure of a connection portion of an exhaust pipe for an engine and a method for providing the same
An extension portion extending outwardly is integrally formed on the edge of an end portion of an exhaust pipe; a collar is fixed on the outer periphery of the end portion of the exhaust pipe by caulking; and the edge of the outer end of the collar is abu...
09/16/2003
6508491Exhaust manifold clamp with vibration disconnecting effects for flange connections in exhaust lines and method of making same
A vibration-decoupling flange connection in an exhaust gas pipeline of motor vehicles includes flanges pretensioned by means of a tensioning device with springy means so as at least to swivel and to seal on a position, corresponding to a precalculated pos...
01/21/2003
6494503Pipe joint assembly and method for using same
The present invention relates to a method for sealing an end of a pipe, to an external sealing surface. The method includes providing a pipe assembly which includes a pipe and a flange. The pipe includes a proximal pipe end and a flared end region. The fl...
12/17/2002
6454318Structure of a connection portion of an exhaust pipe for an engine and a method for providing the same
To provide a connection portion of an exhaust pipe for an engine, which is intended to rigidly connect the exhaust pipe to an exhaust port of the engine, to prevent gas leakage by eliminating occurrence of clearance at the connecting portion, to reduce th...
09/24/2002
6331020Coupling for flex pipe, rigid pipe and flexible hose
The invention provides a one-piece flex pipe connection that has a bend, and any angle to a termination of a thread, groove or a 360° swivel flange. Additionally the invention provides a flex pipe coupling with a bend and with one end having a groove cla...
12/18/2001
6315335Two-piece loose flange
The inventive loose flange (1) consists of two half flanges (2, 2) overlapping each other in two overlap areas. A connector screw hole (4, 5), traversing both half flanges (2, 3), is located in one of the two overlap areas. Another connector screw hole (6...
11/13/2001
6264251Segmented flange coupler for grooved pipe
A segmented flange coupler is disclosed for connecting the free end of a grooved pipe to a fitting having a flange connector. The segmented flange coupler is formed of end-to-end connected individual coupling segments which are configured to move both cir...
07/24/2001
6254140Segmented flange including a shim
A flange structure formed from a plurality of joined flange segments is provided. The joined flange segments form a generally circular opening for a conduit. The flange structure can be connected to a substrate by fasteners extending through two oval shap...
07/03/2001
6145896Pipe coupler
A coupler (10) for pipes is designed for end-to-end assembly of pipe elements (2,4). It contains a waterproof tubular elastomer gasket (14), an exterior collar (12) which contains a collar that is cut longitudinally and at least partially covers the gaske...
11/14/2000
6079753Segmented flange including a shim
A flange structure formed from a plurality of joined flange segments is provided. The joined flange segments form a generally circular opening for a conduit. The generally circular opening has a perimeter formed from a first surface segment and extending ...
06/27/2000
6065160Adjustable closet flange
A adjustable closet flange for permitting adjustment of the depth of a closet flange connecting a toilet to a drain conduit. The adjustable closet flange includes a tubular lower conduit with open top and bottom ends, and exterior and interior surfaces. T...
05/23/2000
6050614Bolted seal joint assembly
A swivel flange seal joint assembly which includes a tube having an integral, enlarged ferrule and swivel flange is described. The ferrule is enlarged and includes oversized fastener openings configured to allow circumferential alignment between the swive...
04/18/2000
5909904Flange joint assemblies
The invention relates to a flange joint assembly for connecting together cylindrical duct sections. A tubular slip collar fits within opposing sections which engage an exterior projecting bead encircling the exterior of the slip collar. Opposing flange cl...
06/08/1999
5865478Coupling device for duct
A coupling device for coupling two or more ducts together includes a number of frames each having four beams secured together for forming a square shape and for securing onto the ducts. The beams each includes a flange extended upward and each includes a ...
02/02/1999
5813706Variable radial orientation pipe connector
A variable radial orientation pipe MJ connector for engagement with a pair of bell end fittings. The MJ connector includes a tubular sleeve having opposed open ends. A pair of flanges are integral with the sleeve, each flange extending radially outward fr...
09/29/1998
5636878Pipe coupling
The method of joining a coupling member to a pipe end is described. The method is particularly concerned with providing a coupling member on the end of a pipe of composite construction formed from a plurality of helically wound reinforcement strips of ste...
06/10/1997
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