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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6543095 | Fastener A fastener, such as for pipe clamps, has two parts, to be connected with one another, and a movable fastening part, one part being formed by an elongated strip (2) with at least one stop. The second part has a plate (4) extending transversely of the strip... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6530609 | Hose and clamp assembly A hose and clamp assembly wherein the clamp is affixed to the hose in a single location, with limited circumferential movement of the clamp. The hose and clamp assembly is comprised of a hose, an annular hose clamp, and a clip. The clamp has an aperture t... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6520710 | Powdered metal assemblies with fastener inserts An embodiment of a component assembly for use in a mechanism includes a first member having a pair of spaced flanges with fastener receiving openings through the flanges. A second member is a hardened powdered metal part including spaced seats engaging th... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6517125 | Cementing head A cementing head is provided for introduction and separation of fluids in a well. The cementing head comprises a plug container having upper and lower fluid inlets oriented tangent to the bore of the plug container. The upper inlet is located below the up... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499773 | Articulated clamp connector An articulated clamp connector is for interconnecting pipes, cables, etc. preferably underwater, where interconnecting ends of pipes are provided with connecting flanges with outer conical surfaces which interact with opposite surfaces of the clamp. When ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6454318 | Structure 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 |
| 6454312 | Multi-setting connector for sap collection system A multi-setting connector for connecting at least one secondary branch line to a main line of a sap collection system or network comprises a clip member, a sap conveying member and a pair of straps. The clip member by way of the straps is adapted to be fi... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6435565 | Clamp for closely spaced pipes A band clamp is provided making a joint in each of two pairs of closely spaced pipes wherein the pipes in each pair are aligned with each other. The clamp has a single closed loop clamp band for connecting adjoining ends of the first pair to make a sealed... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6423943 | Connecting clamp, connecting apparatus and connecting method A connecting clamp includes a heating member which surrounds a portion to be connected of a steel pipe and heats the portion to be connected, and a first clamp section and second clamp section positioned on opposite sides of the portion to be connected an... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6398270 | Corrugated pipe joint A corrugated pipe joint for coupling corrugated pipes includes at least two joint components, each of which includes a joint main body made of a synthetic resin and including an arc-shaped portion and tightening projecting edges which are outwardly projec... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6398267 | Device for interconnecting two smooth tubes in leaktight manner A device for coupling together in leaktight manner two smooth tubes disposed end-to-end, the device comprising a sleeve which diameter can be reduced by a tightening action, and a sealing ring (24) suitable for being disposed inside the sleeve so as to su... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6367843 | Remote operable fastener and method of use At least one fastener and its method of use to securely fasten joints, preferably in pressure vessels, pipes, and other structures, intended to isolate internal volumes from the external environment, or in structural joints. The fastener preferably compri... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6364372 | Fitting with integral half clamp A fitting for receiving a pipe end portion, typically in an irrigation system, has an integrally formed half clamp cooperating with a separate half clamp to secure the fitting and pipe against separation, the integral half clamp providing a ledge protrusi... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6312025 | Pipe coupling The invention relates to a pipe coupling having a sleeve-shaped outer body for accommodating a sealing arrangement and at least one pair of clamping elements, which is arranged adjacent to one side of the sealing arrangement inside the sleeve-shaped outer... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6276726 | Pipe line repair anti-corrosion electrically isolated clamp-coupling A pipeline repair clamp partially or completely embracing the outer wall circumference of a pipe having a damaged area; a single or complementary semi-cylindrical clamp bodies having diametral engagement, the bodies having a semi-cylindrical bore contiguo... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6267417 | Angle setting pipe structure and its fabrication method An angle setting pipe structure and fabricating method that using a mechanical coupler for connecting two pipe members at a selected axial angle. The pipe members are being made by roll forming at one end to form an annular pipe groove which has a plurali... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264203 | Methods and apparatus for repairing a cracked jet pump riser in a boiling water reactor utilizing a spacer camp A method for repairing cracked jet pump riser assemblies in a boiling water reactor utilizes a spacer clamp and a seal collar. The spacer clamp is secured to the riser assembly to limit horizontal displacement of the riser assembly, and the seal collar is... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6250693 | Device for connecting two tubular pipe sections A device for connecting two tubular pipe sections. A sealing device is arranged between the pipe sections. At their ends, the pipe sections in each case have a flange-type end piece. The pipe sections are held together by a spring device using a pre-tensi... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6234541 | U-bolt clamp for sealing lap joints The present disclosure relates to guillotine clamp including a U-bolt mounted on a saddle member. The U-bolt has a concave portion that opposes a corresponding concave portion of the saddle member. At least one curved shim is positioned between the concav... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6199921 | Pipe lap joint with bridged slot A pipe lap joint is disclosed with an improved sealing zone structure in the overlap region of the pipes. The sealing zone comprises a slot extending from the end of the outer pipe to an inner end wall of the slot. The joint comprises a band clamp with a ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6179349 | Modular pipeline connector A system of elements for the formation of pipelines in units for channeling and distributing a gaseous or liquid fluid that is under pressure or under vacuum. The pipelines are created starting from an extruded section pipe with a four-sided cross section... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6179345 | Device for connecting two tubular piping parts A device for connecting two tubular piping parts, in particular piping parts in a motor vehicle exhaust system, has two connector pieces with a sealing device being mounted between the connector pieces. The connector pieces are stressed against each other... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6155302 | Fastening device for attaching a fuel line to a connecting piece An attachment arrangement has a fuel line formed as a plastic tube, and a connector for connecting the fuel line to a fuel supply system, the connector having a plurality of collars spaced from one another in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the conn... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6120066 | Split tube junction form and method of use The present invention provides a junction form which may be used to provide junctions in split tube used to protect optical fibers. The form consists of a base with multiple arms extending therefrom, with retainers at the base and at the ends of the arms.... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116659 | Band clamp for sealing lap joints and method thereof A clamp arrangement for sealing a lap joint includes first and second reinforcing bars and a ductile band with first and second end portions wrapped around first and second reinforcing bars. A gasket member is positioned between the first and second reinf... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6102446 | Polygonal flexible metal hose coupling assembly A polygonal flexible metal hose coupling assembly for connecting first and second pipes of a vehicle exhaust system includes a polygonal coupling body. The coupling body is formed by spiral-winding a metal strip with interlocking leading and trailing edge... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6089624 | Pipe lap joint with improved collapsible slot A pipe lap joint is disclosed with an improved sealing zone structure in the overlap region of the pipes. The sealing zone comprises a serpentine slot extending from the end of the outer pipe to an inner end-wall of the slot. The joint comprises a band cl... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6065782 | Pipe joint support device Device for supporting a pipe joint which joins a substantially vertical pipe with at least one substantially horizontal pipe. In one embodiment, the device comprises (a) a base member, (b) a clamp sized and configured to clamp the vertical pipe, and (c) a... | 05/23/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6041823 | Fitting for tightening steel pipe A fitting for holding and connecting steel pipes comprising: a holder and a coupler which are axially supported with each other at one end with a pin, a bolt which is inserted into a through hole provided at the other end of the coupler, and a cap nut whi... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6030006 | Spring biased clamping device for flanged connections A clamp device for joining a flanged connection. The clamp device has a plurality of arcuate segments, wherein each of the arcuate segments has two ends. A pivot couples at least one end of each arcuate segment to another of the arcuate segments to produc... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6027142 | Device for jointing feeding hose A device for jointing feeding hose appropriate to such a case as jointing a feeding hose made of synthetic resin to a part-feeding metallic pipe, in which a guiding base plate (20) in the shape of a single plate is connected to a part-feeding pipe (5) and... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6026803 | Coupling with built-in gasket and mechanical locking device The present invention discloses a coupling for use in vent systems which is self-sealing. The coupling includes a gasket in a female part of the coupling that seals against an end of a male part. The female part also including a mechanical locking device ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6012745 | Tube connection of two overlapping tubes and method of making same In the case of the pipe connection of two overlapping pipes a flexible ring is arranged between the interior pipe and the exterior pipe and, before the bracing, is axially displaceable on the interior pipe. The flexible ring and the exterior pipe have a s... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6012741 | Conduit connecting arrangement and method An arrangement and method for connecting a fluid passing conduit to a supporting housing having a conduit receiving bore has a strap assembly disposed about an end portion of the fluid passing conduit and a torque restraining bracket. A plurality of faste... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6003548 | Pressure vessel clamp connector A clamping assembly for connecting and disconnecting aligned hubs of a first and a second pressure vessel is provided. The clamping assembly includes a pair of clamp segments and at least one cam in operable engagement with the clamp segments. The clamp s... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5979947 | Clamp for exhaust pipes A clamp assembly which together with a single nut can be used to form a secure lap-joint between overlapped ends of telescoped pipes, includes a yoke having a rigid body defining a concave semicircular pipe-engaging edge, and an elongate member having an ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5944365 | Pipe clamp with a headed bolt for securing a pipe connection A pipe clamp with a headed bolt for securing a pipe connection, in particular pipes of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle which are to be connected to one another, in the case of which the end of a first pipe is pushed into an axially slit end of a sec... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5938245 | Joint for connecting ducts for fluid distribution systems A joint for connecting ducts for fluid distribution systems under pressure or under vacuum. The joint element has, on its periphery, a collar (18) having a diameter that is greater than the external diameter of the joint body (15), and which forms a suppo... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5899506 | Confining ring set suiting wider range of diameter of pipes A confining ring set suiting wider range of diameters of pipes, wherein a "C" shaped confining ring is provided at three locations thereon with three screw holes equidistantly spaced with one another, each screw hole is provided with a screw therein point... | 05/04/1999 |
