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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717472 | Method of locking tubular components in end to end relation A method of locking tubular components in end to end relation. A first tubular body is provided having a tongue with an outwardly facing groove protruding past one end along an interior surface that has a keyway. A second tubular body is provided having a tongue wit... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7695020 | Coupling with latch mechanism A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7600789 | Lockwireless anti-rotation fitting A lockwireless, anti-rotation fitting for connection to a connector. The fitting includes a coupler having a series of circumferential engagement portions disposed about an outer peripheral surface, and a nut receivable coaxially over the outer peripheral surface of... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7562906 | Coupling with latch mechanism A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7543855 | Hose coupling with a locking mechanism A hose coupling includes two coupling halves which take a coupling end position by relative rotation against each other about a coupling path of no more than 180°. The hose coupling further includes a locking mechanism that prevents an unintended opening of the cou... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7434848 | Threaded tubular connection having interlocking tubular end structures A tubular connection having a first joint having outer threads and an inner bore, and a second joint having outer threads and an inner bore. The tubular connection further includes an outer nut having inner threads that cooperate with the outer threads of the first ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434842 | Coupling with latch mechanism A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7418971 | Vending machine hose controller A vending machine and a hose controller system for vending machines wherein the dispenser hose is axially and torsionally controlled to facilitate slight twisting, thereby minimizing applicator tool resistance, and making it easier for users to operate the remote ve... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7354077 | Quick connect/disconnect coupler with locking strap A coupler with an elongated inner member with an axial channel therethrough that is adapted to be removably disposed within a passage extending through an outer member. The inner member has a surface at one end that is adapted to engage and seal on a surface of the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354075 | Adapter-intermediate ring for a screw-in part of a fluid plug system An adapter assembly having an intermediate ring and a screw-in part for a fluid plug-in system. The adapter assembly includes an externally threaded portion for threading into a threaded bore and an actuating shoulder. A receiving groove is formed in the transition ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350829 | Connection system A connection system comprising first and second fluid-conducting components, each of which includes a connection face with a fluid port and at least one slot arrangement comprising first and second substantially parallel slots. The slots each include an aperture and... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341047 | Vehicle fuel tank assembly A vehicle fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank having a fuel pump receiving opening, a fuel pump, a mounting ring, at least one attachment member (a clip) and a fuel pump cover. The fuel pump is disposed in the fuel pump receiving opening such that a portion of t... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7316424 | Fast-fit coupling for connecting appliances forming part of a medical or surgical handpiece system to a supply hose A plug connection for fast-fit coupling of two appliances forming part of a medical handpiece system includes a first coupling fitting on one of the appliances and a second coupling fitting on the other of the appliances. The first coupling fitting has a movable loc... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7300536 | Method for attaching intersecting tubes A method is provided for attaching together a larger tube and a smaller tube in a T-shaped intersecting joint. A hole is formed in the larger tube with a flange surrounding the hole. A circumferential extending flange is formed on the outside of the smaller tube. Ad... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293577 | Toilet tank plumbing fixture assembly Described is a plumbing fixture assembly 10 for a toilet tank 14 comprising an upper portion 24 that connects with a valve 18, a lower portion 26 that is adapted for engagement with upper portion 24, and an attachment pipe | 11/13/2007 |
| 7258371 | Connection system A connection system for conduits, fittings or assemblies which are intended for carrying a fluid acted upon by a pressure (p1), in particular for systems carrying carbon dioxide. The connection system comprises a first coupling part such as a housing part... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252150 | Downhole tool A downhole tool including a selectively releasable joint, a downhole drilling assembly including the downhole tool, and a corresponding method. In one embodiment of the invention, a downhole drilling assembly includes a downhole tool having a first body and a second... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234906 | Threaded insert for fasteners A threaded insert for providing stronger threads to a parent material. The threaded insert includes a bushing portion having male threads on the external surface and female threads within an internal bore. The threaded insert also includes keys which lock the thread... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226090 | Rod and tubing joint of multiple orientations containing electrical wiring A rod and tubing connection for coupling two or more joints of tubing sections comprises a plug and a socket. The plug has a plurality of splines and the socket has a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive the plurality of splines. The plurality of splines comp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213845 | Tube joint A tube joint comprises a retaining mechanism which retains the locked state by preventing a sleeve from any rotation in the circumferential direction which would be otherwise caused by any unexpected external force. The retaining mechanism includes a ratchet which i... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195288 | Pipe coupling The invention relates to a pipe coupling comprising a socket component and an insert component which is partially insertable to securely fit into the socket component. A ring groove between the socket component and the insert component is sealed by a ring seal. The ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7168451 | Removable hose cover A removable hose cover comprises a hose cover which is adapted to telescopically receive a hose therein. The hose cover has at least one hose cover end fitting on one end thereof and the hose has at least one end fitting on one end thereof, The hose cover end fittin... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159826 | Hose clamping device A universal hose clamp includes a universal hose locating mechanism, a hose coupling for connecting a hose to the hose clamp, and securing structure for securing the locating mechanism to a support structure. The universal hose clamp may be employed to secure a hose... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152674 | Disconnect devices A disconnect device for use as part of a tubing string downhole in an oil or gas well and which comprises a tubular body, at least one slip held within the tubular body, and a sleeve housed within the tubular body to hold the at least one slip in coupling engagement... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7025385 | Coupling A coupling connects a first member and a second member. The first member has a first interlocking member extending radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of an axial end. The second member includes a second interlocking member extending radially inwa... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6969093 | Fluid coupling plug A fluid coupling includes various features. One feature is a disconnect tool that may expand a lock ring from engagement with a lock shoulder to permit the male half and female half to be separated. Another feature is to utilize geometry and structure whereby a leak... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6956097 | Spin-on-glass anti-reflective coatings for photolithography Anti-reflective coating materials for deep ultraviolet photolithography include one or more organic light-absorbing compounds incorporated into spin-on-glass materials. Suitable absorbing compounds are strongly absorbing over wavelength ranges around wavelengths suc... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6942166 | Sprinkler pipeline assembly and related sprinkler A sprinkler to sprinkle water running in a pipeline over both its sides through sprinkler heads mounted on the pipeline, wherein (i) the pipeline comprises first water pipes and second water pipes connected to each other alternately so as to be freely disconnectable... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6926825 | Fluid filter with removable central component with additional retainer The invention relates to a fluid filter, especially an oil filter for an internal combustion engine, comprising a filter housing and a central, approximately tubular component which extends into the interior of the filter, said central component engaging in the oper... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921479 | Fluid filter with removable central component with additional retainer The invention relates to a fluid filter, especially an oil filter for an internal combustion engine, comprising a filter housing and a central, approximately tubular component which extends into the interior of the filter, said central component engaging in the oper... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6916248 | Flexible coupling Flexible couplings are provided comprising a male member disposed within a female member in a spaced apart configuration, with the space being filled, at least partially, with an elastically deformable material. The male and female members comprise features that pre... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913115 | Fluid pressure-operated apparatus-connecting device A fluid pressure-operated apparatus-connecting device comprises a body to which an O-ring is installed, a bracket which is connected to the body, a fastening member which is connected to the body, a plate spring which is interposed between the body and the fastening... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908122 | Hose coupling device A coupling device (1) for releasably connecting tubular elongate members (4, 5) with improved efficiency. The coupling device (1) comprises first and second end piece connectors (2, 3) which are threadably secured or otherwise attached to... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6871804 | Disconnectable nozzle for hot air A disconnectable hot air nozzle device is provided with a nozzle holder 2 having an introducing portion 2c and a hook shaped retaining portion 2d, an attachment 3, and a cover 4 vertically replaceable for a predetermi... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6846021 | Tube-end fitting A tube end having an outwardly projecting ridge is secured in a fitting having a body formed with a seat centered on an axis and open axially rearwardly. The tube end is coaxially engageable in the seat, and a retaining clip on the body extends secantally across the... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6637781 | Coupling A coupling assembly for coupling fluid components includes a female coupler having a receiver defined therein. A male coupler has an insert, the insert being receivable within the female coupler receiver in sealing engagement. And, a spacer is matable to ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6557577 | Threaded union safety device and method A union assembly useful in a fluid flowstream includes a body portion, a pressure indicating device and a removable cover. The body portion includes a bore, an access opening and pressure indicating device cavity in fluid communication, and a first plural... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6550814 | High-pressure pipe element consisting of hooped tube sections A high-pressure pipe element having hooped tube sections for making lines referred to as kill lines and choke lines that equip oil drilling installations, notably offshore. The element includes several hooped tube sections (51 to 56) connected by connecti... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6494495 | Locked connection A locked connection comprises a circular groove around a pin or inside member. A box or outside member provides a series of passages tangential to the groove in a made up position of the box and pin. One or more locking pins extend through the passages. W... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6464260 | Latch screw coupling and method of using same A mechanical coupling adapted for engagement using a key device. The coupling including first and second assemblies. The first assembly includes a latching body having a key hole, a coupling nut having an interior threaded portion and a toothed end portio... | 10/15/2002 |
