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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350824 | Drain fitting A drain fitting has a unitary body with a lower section and an upper section upstanding from the lower section. The lower section encompasses a space and is open to the drain line to be cleaned. The upper section has a side wall and an inner wall which forms a chann... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350822 | Lip coupling A lip coupling for connecting together two pieces of pipe above a hole in the floor, the coupling having a semi-spherical upper portion connecting with a lower cylindrical portion, the semi-spherical upper portion having an outer diameter exceeding the outer diamete... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7344094 | Flexible neck faucet sprayer A sprayer for attachment to the spout of a faucet. The sprayer comprises a coupling, a spray head through which fluid may be directed for expulsion and a neck portion. The coupling releasably secures the sprayer to the spout of a faucet. The neck portion connects th... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7325839 | Condensate drain hose fitting for a floor drain A drain fitting includes a cylindrical body that is sealed against a floor drain cover to confine condensate liquid, such as from an air conditioner, inside the perimeter of the drain fitting by tightening a self-tapping screw that is inserted into a hollow stem in ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316429 | Pressed-connection arrangement A pressed connection arrangement including a first pipe end and a connection piece configured to receive the pipe end. The connection piece has a ring-shaped receiving device and the ring-shaped receiving device includes a cutting ring and a sealing ring. A separati... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7273070 | Spout plumbing device A spout plumbing device includes a spout having an externally threaded water inlet on the bottom for engaging sequentially with a hexagonal nut, an expansion tube and a swivel cap which has a hexagonal central bore in upper portion engaged with the hexagonal nut, a ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7214407 | Method for the prevention of barnacle attacks A method for impregnating wooden items, in particular poles situated in marine environment against attack from Teredo, where the method includes the following steps of a) forming a hole in parallel with the fibre orientation of the wood; b) then filling the hole wit... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7174921 | Extension conduit An extension conduit for providing an extension from a spigot to a hose to distance the hose from the spigot includes a tube having a first end being configured to be in fluid communication with a spigot and a second end being couplable to a hose. A clamp is coupled... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163028 | Multipurpose plumbing tool A multipurpose plumbing tool has a body at one end, a head at an opposite end and an intermediate neck portion connecting the body and head. The marginal end portion of the body is cut back to form a reduced section, a shoulder being formed at the junction of the re... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7140325 | Pour-on application method and devices The present invention relates to a device for applying a liquid pesticidal formulation to an external surface of a domestic animal, the device comprising an inlet and a plurality of spaced apart outlets, wherein the device is adapted such that when the middle of the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124453 | Connecting device for connecting a shower head assembly to a wall-mount water supplying pipe A connecting device includes a tubular coupler which has an inner tubular wall that surrounds an axis and that engages a wall-mount water supplying pipe, a hollow adapter which has a surrounding wall turnable relative to an outer tubular wall of the coupler about th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111875 | Wall hydrant with slip clutch assembly A hydrant for use with a plumbing outlet pipe has a fluid passage passing from an inlet end to an outlet end and a retention body connected to the inlet end. A slip clutch adapted to contractibly receive the pipe and prevent reverse pipe movement therethrough is loc... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7021336 | Even-flow septic tee arrangement An even-flow tee arrangement for use with a septic system consists of a tee connector having top and bottom section cemented together. The bottom section includes a splitter plate extending from the tee-shaped exit end to two pairs of directional vanes proximate the... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7007981 | Connecting structure of pipe and pipe joint and method of connecting the pipe to the pipe joint In a connecting structure of a pipe of an air conditioning unit and a pipe joint for supporting the pipe, an insertion hole through which the pipe is inserted is formed within the pipe joint. The insertion hole has substantially a L-shaped cross-section and includes... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6845784 | Fire sprinkler water catching apparatus A fire sprinkler water catching apparatus includes a funnel member which has a funnel top portion, a funnel bottom portion, a funnel drain portion connected to the funnel bottom portion, and a pole-reception fitting. A drain hose is connected to the funnel drain por... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6691902 | Bottle filling device The bottle filling device may be used to aid in the filling of a small fluid bottle container from an external liquid source. An inlet fitting that is expansible allowing a friction fit on a variety of spouts of varying sizes may be fitted to a spout. An ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6663111 | Sealing unit Provided is a sealing unit for sliding onto a water outlet (38) with formation of a fluid-tight connection with a water hose or similar that is equipped with said sealing unit (1), and that comprises at least one outer sealing ring (3) consisting of an el... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6425149 | Connection device for connecting an extension tube to a faucet A connection device for connecting an extension tube to a faucet includes a first member connected to a faucet, a second member which is connected to the extension tube, and a connection member rotatably connected to the first member and fixedly connected... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6301727 | Modular tub spout assembly A modular tub spout assembly for use in removably attaching a tub spout on a threadless water pipe extending outwardly from a bath wall without affecting connection of the pipe to a water supply system behind the bath wall includes a tub spout insert, a s... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6280619 | Inline filter having swivel fitting An inline filter having a swivel right-angle fitting for coupling an inlet or outlet tube. The fitting includes a stem having a pair of O-rings and a distal ridge and notch. The cap of the filter includes a port having a plurality of annular, resilient ta... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6276399 | Bibcock nozzle extension A bibcock nozzle extension for use with an outdoor bibcock is disclosed for facilitating an easy manual connection of a bibcock's threaded nozzle to a hose. A bibcock nozzle extension has a contoured outer surface which conforms to the palm of a human han... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6227232 | Water containment and drainage device for an activated sprinkler head A water containment and drainage device for activated sprinkler heads to limit the water damage to the buildings containing such fire or accident activated sprinkler heads. The device comprises of a sprinkler head receiving and water container portion, a ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5988700 | Leak proof tube connection site A fluidic connector with a leak proof connection site that includes a first larger diameter portion, a second smaller diameter portion and a deformable buckling region that forms a part of both the first and second diameter portions where the two portions... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5969618 | Failure sensor hose A hose capable of carrying current to an indicator which provides external warning of imminent failure, or leak, due to wear occurring within the hose. The hose consists of an internal (primary) hose which is surrounded by an external (secondary) hose. Po... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5885450 | Vessel with captive tube support ring A water purifier includes a quick connect connector in a port that receives a tube that carries the water. The tube is received along the axis of the port in a first reference direction along the axis. The connector is assembled by inserting, in sequence,... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5879029 | Water hose system A hose system comprising a generally Y-shaped first hose section having first and second arm members and a faucet-connecting member, the first section further comprised of flexible walls of the first and the second arm joining the faucet-connecting member... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5865996 | Water purifier with collet and tube support A water purifier includes a port having a collet, an O-ring seal, and a support between the collet and the seal. The collet axially receives a tube for water passage. The support limits radial movement of the tube off the axis. The support has an L-shaped... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5833849 | Spout mounted water filter and extension A spout-mounted water filter assembly suitable for use with a shallow sink having a short necked spout. The water filter assembly includes a water filter unit and an extension pipe which provides additional vertical clearance between the base of the sink ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5824219 | Water spout seat of water filtration device A water spout seat of the water filtration device is composed of a water discharge tube, a main body, a stop valve, and a trigger member, The main body is provided with a through hole, a water inlet, a chamber, a stop edge located between the through hole... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5772616 | Portable water apparatus for cleaning the teeth and gums A device for cleaning teeth and gums is provided. The device has an improved adapter that is easily connected to and disconnected from a variety of different faucet nozzles. A plurality of tips may be used with the invention.... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5743570 | Universal coupling for bath accessory The coupling of this invention consists of a flexible plastic housing having a body and downward extending spout. An annular sealing element is constructed from a rubber or plastic foam material, said element having a central opening which fits over the f... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5718464 | Hub connection assembly A hub connection assembly 20 includes a hub 22 having a spout 28 extending therefrom. The assembly 20 further includes a trim nut 30 which is assembled with the hub 22 and also includes a split snap ring 32 which retains the hub with the trim nut. A lower... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5655468 | Delivery system for an agricultural implement A system is provided for delivering particulate material from a material storage hopper to a remote discharge station on a wheeled frame structure of an agricultural implement. The system includes a material dispensing mechanism, a connector, and an elong... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5598867 | Method and apparatus for draining plumbing lines A vacuum generating device, such as a wet/dry vacuum, is attached to a faucet by an attachment member. The attachment member includes a faucet connector, for connecting to the faucet, and a vacuum connector, for connecting to the vacuum generating device.... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5398365 | Self-cleaning paint brush A paint brush includes a receptacle at the end of the handle of the brush designed to be attached to standard water faucets, garden hoses, or other fluid sources for self cleaning. When attached to the faucet, fluid enters a hollow receptacle and then int... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5385533 | Faucet oral jet rinse A device for dislodging and removing matter from between and around teeth and gums through direct application of a high velocity jet of water and includes a quick disconnect coupling fitting (hereafter referred to as the "QD"), a sliding aerator, a quick ... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5344193 | Sprinkler head water damage control device A cup shaped collector mounted at one end of an elongate telescopically adjustable pole defines a water receiving chamber for receiving and containing at least a portion of an open sprinkler head and collecting water discharged from the open head. An elon... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5284582 | Fast connection joint of fitting outlet This invention is regarding to a fast connection joint for pipe fitting, particularly for those applications where prevention of water spraying in large quantity is required. Its structural design allows connecting or disconnecting an external pipe or fau... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5280963 | Coupler for appliance hose A coupler assembly for connecting an appliance hose to a faucet spout includes a coupler body connected to the hose and having an inlet opening sized to telescopically fit over the faucet spout. A retaining collar slides over the coupler body from a hold ... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5194156 | Water purifier faucet fitting An improved faucet having a quick disconnect adapter, fitting for connecting a sink faucet, to a water purifier which has a body (22) defining three passageways for receiving and retaining three jointly sheathed resilient tubes. Each passageway has a sepa... | 03/16/1993 |
