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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7596865 | Method and apparatus for connecting sink off set from sewer An apparatus and method for retrofitting a sink drain to a sewer pipe. A connector tube is provided with a preset curve that is cut at a selected location on the connector to provide a connection between the waste tee connector of a sewer line to a “P” connector... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7398910 | System for use in tapping a pipe A mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipe includes a first and second metal collar, each formed of attachable upper and lower semi-toroidal portions that when assembled on the pipe providing spaced-apart external cylindrical surfaces. Each collar havin... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7216795 | Mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipeline A mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipe includes a first and second metal collar, each formed of attachable upper and lower semi-toroidal portions that when assembled on the pipe providing spaced-apart external cylindrical surfaces. Each collar havin... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7051437 | Method for making an inkjet head A method for making an inkjet head, including a step of irradiating laser light onto an inkjet head material for removing a part of the inkjet head material. The laser light is emitted from a solid laser and has a wavelength of not longer than 355 nm. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6889435 | Attachment of metal components by thermal drilling A method of securing a metal component to a body having a metal wall includes placing the component against the body such that a wall of the component is in external surface contact with the wall of the body. An opening is then thermal drilled through the abutting w... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6845559 | Method for coupling a protective net to flexible tube for a sprinkler A structure and a method for coupling a protective net to a flexible tube, comprising shaping the flexible tube, wrapping the flexible tube with the meshed protective net made of stainless steel, and welding both ends of the flexible tube to both ends of the protect... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6817379 | Water delivery device and method of forming same A plumbing part in the form of a water delivery device is comprised of a protective liner through which potable water can flow. The protective liner is in the form of one or more lengths of stainless steel tubing and is encased in a casting of a desired material, su... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6694616 | Method of forming T-connectors The invention provides a method of forming a T-shaped pipe (60) or tube connecting section, also referred to as a T-connector, T-junction or a T-section. The method comprises the step of cutting a form out of sheet metal, the form substantially comprising... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6691411 | Method of installing a wastewater drain assembly for a bathtub A method of installing a wastewater drain assembly for a bathtub by inserting an L-shaped drain pipe into a drain hole of a bathtub such that an annular flange on the drain pipe rests on a bottom wall of the bathtub. Slideably mounting a lock washer over ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6668455 | Method for preparing a multi-layer metal tube A method for preparing a multi-layer metal tube, comprises the steps of breaking the adhesion between at least a portion of a polymeric layer and an outer surface circumference of a metal tube having a corrosion resistant layer applied thereto, thereby ca... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6656294 | Method of reducing elution of lead in lead-containing copper alloy, and drinking water service fittings made of lead-containing copper alloy It is an object of the present invention to provide a processing method for preventing elution of lead in a lead-containing copper alloy to prevent lead from eluting from a faucet metal, etc. made of a lead-containing copper alloy, and a drinking water se... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6523261 | Method of making a metallic press fitting element A metallic press fitting element is made from a solid or hollow bar as starting material which is treated by a machining process, or by a machining process and a subsequent non-cutting process, to form a finished press fitting element with a pressing zone... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6345643 | Faucet valve chamber body Faucet valve chamber body composed of a controlling valve body, an inlet tube, a main tube body and an outlet/inlet sleeve. The valve chamber body is assembled with a handle, a casing, an upper clamping block, a washer, a sealing ring and a lower clamping... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6131283 | Assist method and apparatus for fitting close tolerance valves into bores A method and apparatus for inserting a part, such as a spool valve, into a bore of a body, such as a transmission valve body. The apparatus includes a gripper tool that holds the part by use of a light vacuum pressure. The gripper tool is attached to a ro... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5915741 | Faucet cartridge puller assembly and method of use A faucet cartridge puller assembly operable to remove a broken defective primary valve cartridge assembly from a faucet valve assembly which is utilized on a kitchen faucet valve assembly, a bath/shower faucet valve assembly, or a bathroom sink faucet val... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5625947 | Method for forming a vacuum port manifold An improved method for manufacturing a vacuum port manifold having a plurality of ports each having a planar sealing surface derived from an intermediate unitary structure having a compound curved surface at least in part. The planar sealing surfaces are ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5579823 | Method of casting a permanent core plumbing product A plumbing part is made from a permanent core and a body cast around the core. The core is formed of a material which meets the requirements as to the permitted leachability of lead and/or other undesirable materials from the core into water flowing throu... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5548895 | Method of connecting a clean socket fit connection A method of connecting an end of a plastic, male vacuum-component to a female component in a vacuum system, by attaching an elastomeric sealing member to the end of the male vacuum-component, and inserting the end of the male vacuum-component into a femal... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5513794 | Method for fixing stopper ring to pipe spigot A method for fixing a stopper ring to the outer periphery of the spigot of a cast iron pipe for preventing separation of the pipe from another pipe. A single or plural annular grooves are formed on the inner periphery of the stopper ring, and a brazing fi... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5388319 | Method for making organism deposit-inhibiting pipe The invention provides a method for making an organism deposit-inhibition pipe, which excels in corrosion resistance, dispenses with maintenance work, and offers no toxicity problems. A thin sheet comprising a copper alloy is wound spirally around a round... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5341567 | Method of making clean socket fit connection The invention relates specifically to an improved method of joining plastic socket fit piping components for vacuum, pressure, and structural applications where a leak and contamination free connection is needed. A unique Dual Face/Circumferential Elastom... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5203082 | Pipe insert and method of installation A plastic pipe with an insert, to which attachments can be coupled, installed therein, so as to cause the plastic of said plastic pipe to bond to said insert by surface flow and a method of installing a metal insert in a plastic pipe using pressure and fr... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5165168 | Method of making a high rise spout and spout made according to the method A method of making a water spout (20) from an elliptical preformed tube (24, 26, 28). An outlet end (30) is formed from the tube at the opposite end of a central body portion (38) from an inlet end (34). The central body portion (38) has an arcuate extent... | 11/24/1992 |
| 4784087 | Clamping apparatus for use in foaming water heaters A clamping apparatus for use in applying foam resin insulation between the tank and the outer jacket of a water heater. The jacket of the water heater is spaced outwardly of the tank to provide a space that receives a foamable resin, such as polyurethane.... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4719678 | Method for draining a hydrotherapy pump A pipe fitting for attachment to a hydrotherapy pump has an inlet and outlet having parallel offset axes, with a separate small hollow nipple extending from and communicating with the inlet. The nipple attaches to the pump at a location normally occupied ... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4662048 | Method of making a sewer pipe testing apparatus The method of making a sewer pipe testing apparatus which uses a frangible plug to be installed within the sewage pipe system. The plug is formed by tightly compacting between a pair of mold members a quantity of a powdered substance within a section of a... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4610063 | Method for fabricating a watering system for fowl This disclosure is directed to a method for fabricating a fluid flow orientation system, specifically a watering system for fowl, such as chickens, ducks or the like, as well as other small animals, which is specifically adapted for use with cages, the sy... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4593446 | Method of manufacturing a fluid flow restrictor The method of providing an order of magnitude manufacturing cost reduction in the manufacture of fluid flow restrictors by employing components produced by punch press stamping operations. The flow restrictor is formed of a plurality of annular plates. Ha... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4553299 | Method for installing a whirlpool bath on an in-place bathtub A whirlpool system has the air and water mixing systems adjacent to the pump. The air and water mixing system is connected to inlets and outlets within a tub by flexible pipes, preferably--or optionally by semi-flexible or rigid pipes. The outlets or inle... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4541132 | Shower pan A shower pan which forms a base of a shower stall has a one piece drain surface and is capable of being built in various sloping configurations. The shower pan is constructed of a top drain panel supported by graduated shims and perimeter strips which are... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4524500 | Process for converting a ceramic toilet commode intended to be supplied with an independent water supply pipe into a toilet commode adapted to be supplied with water by an associated tank A ceramic toilet commode intended to be supplied with water by an independent water supply pipe and including a cylindrical rear receiving cavity for the water supply pipe and a horizontal platform in vertical alignment with the rear of the receiving cavi... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4513769 | Method of manufacturing faucets and spouts, faucet inserts, and faucets and spouts manufactured by the method A method of manufacturing faucets and spouts, faucet inserts and faucets and spouts manufactured by the method. The faucet or spout includes an upper housing plate and a lower housing plate, a peripheral flange being provided on each of the housing plates... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4430785 | Method of manufacturing a magnetic fuel or water treatment device A method for manufacturing a device for the magnetic treatment of fluids including water, liquid and gaseous fuels, propane, oil and the like. An elongate inner tubular casing having a magnet therein is supported within an intermediate casing made of a fe... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4366608 | Method for manufacturing fluid contacting device According to the invention, there is provided a method for manufacturing a fluid contacting device according to which a single side wall of vertically continuous hollow prism-shaped elements is formed of a single sheet of metal or like material and a plur... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4320582 | Yankee Dryer and method of fabrication A Yankee Dryer used in drying a web of paper or like materials in which all structural components are fabricated of weldments of steel plate and forgings and in which the outer shell is formed of a weldment of steel plates expanded to roundness and machin... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4112567 | Method of installing plumbing A method for installing pipe which extends between a toilet and a ferrule structure projecting from a soil stack couples a discharge pipe to the ferrule structure with a compressible sleeve which extends over facing ends of the discharge pipe and ferrule.... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4109326 | Bath tub enclosure An enclosure around the outer side of an old fashioned bath tub so to hide the same from view in order to improve a bathroom decor, the enclosure being a waterproof, plastic, boxlike shell that simply slides down over the top of the tub, and an upper end ... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4091518 | Method of repairing water tanks Cylindrical water tanks, such as used for water softeners, inherently corrode at the bottom and herein is taught that the tanks are repaired by removing the bottom dish with the use of a novel tool that moves around the tank and bears there against with a... | 05/30/1978 |
| 4038737 | Method of replacing plumbing A method and apparatus for installing or replacing pipe which extends between a toilet and a ferrule structure projecting from a soil stack (or other points in a sewage system) does not require replacing the caulked oakum and lead (Pb) joint which seals t... | 08/02/1977 |
