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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186396 | Aviation refueling filter inspection apparatus A time and labor saving device used in the aviation refueling process for holding an aviation style fuel nozzle in place over a open vessel with a support base so that the filter screen may be easily inspected while additionally providing for the collection and recy... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8162013 | Connectors for fluid containers This document provides connectors such as a connector for enabling fluid transfer between a first fluid container and a second fluid container, which connector comprises a first component that is arranged to be connected to a first fluid container and a second compo... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7299835 | Apparatus for transferring a fluid between a transport vessel and a storage station An apparatus for transferring a fluid product between a fluid transport vessel and a storage vessel includes a tubular arrangement for conveying the fluid between the two vessels. The tubular arrangement includes a flexible transfer pipe hanging freely between ends ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287560 | Door device comprising a double bayonet socket for an insulator A door fixture to be fastened to a frame of an isolator includes a door and a double bayonet closure with two bayonet locks for reciprocally transferring the isolator from a first state, in which the door, which opens from inside the isolator, is open and detached f... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7260976 | Gas analyzer calibration checking device A calibration checking device, and methods of mandating its use at regular time intervals, to ensure maintenance of the accuracy of gas analyzers, especially for use with breath tests. Each calibration checking device is designed to be used for a predetermined numbe... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258146 | Bridge and adapter for bag-in-box filler A bridge and adapter system for a bag-in-box packaging filler is shown to include an adapter providing a quick connection between the supply line and the dispensing member of the bag-in-box packaging. A bridge is adapted to sit longitudinally across the box of the b... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7219819 | Self-venting valve A valve assembly has a valve housing and a valve core body movable therewithin for providing a smooth and continuous outflow of liquid from a container, which may be unvented and rigid, through a liquid-out passageway, and provides an air-back passageway for drawing... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7163034 | Fluid transfer system A portable fluid transfer apparatus for handling volatile fuels or other chemicals comprises a jug-like container of a convenient volume having a removable cap that can be screwed or clamped onto the neck of the jug and mounted atop the cap is a manually operable ro... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152886 | Preconditioned air connector assembly for aircraft A connector for coupling a preconditioned air source to an aircraft is provided. The connector comprises actuating members rotatably secured to a body. In one embodiment, the actuating members are supported, at least partially, by an integrated bearing assembly. The... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134641 | Valve having axial and radial passages A valve includes a valve body (100) disposable within a chamber (103) of a housing (101) and capable of being fluidly sealed with respect to the housing (101) when the valve is closed. At least one radial passage (117) is disposed ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6981534 | Bridge and adapter for bag-in-box filler A bridge and adapter system for a bag-in-box packaging filler is shown to include an adapter providing a quick connection between the supply line and the dispensing member of the bag-in-box packaging. A bridge is adapted to sit longitudinally across the box of the b... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6923222 | Apparatus for retaining inflating needles An inflating needle assembly includes a retaining element, an inflating needle, and a retainer. The inflating needle includes a hollow shank extending from a threaded fitting. The retainer is coupled to the retaining element for securing the inflating needle to the ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6905040 | Filler device and closure cap having complementary engagement elements A filler device has a filler neck (23) and a closure cap (1) which has an engagement segment (4). The engagement segment (4) and filler neck (23) have complementary engagement elements (7, 8, 25, 26), for example in order to... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902209 | Grease gun adaptor device An improved grease gun adaptor device, wherein cost efficient refills for a standard grease gun can be utilized to lubricate equipment and tools having grease fittings that heretofore have required the purchase of brand specific tubes of grease, wherein a flexible d... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6854494 | Cup and probe assembly for use in a valve system for transferring a liquid between two sources A cup and probe assembly for use in a system for transferring a liquid between two sources in a photographic processor. The probe having body portion having a threaded section that mates with a threaded inlet provided on said cup. ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6837479 | Fluid drain assembly A fluid drain assembly having a valve member including a valve. The fluid drain assembly includes a conduit adapter member removably engageable with the valve member and in fluid communication therewith. A valve actuating member is disposed within the conduit adapte... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6817391 | Sealed O-ring connector A sealed connector assembly (10) includes an insert (12) having an inner bore (26). A rotatable fitting (14) is supported in the inner bore (26). The rotatable fitting (14) has a fluid passageway (72) extending there ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6732773 | Cover assembly for use with a breast milk storage system A cover assembly for use with a breast milk storage system is produced having a hollow double threaded main body and a removable sealing cap. The cover assembly cooperates with a fluid pump mechanism to enable the efficient and effective transfer of breast milk from... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6715520 | Method and assembly for fluid transfer A fluid transfer assembly comprising a bottle connector and a drug bottle. The bottle has a neck with an opening covered by a closure, while the connector has a hollow needle for penetrating the closure when establishing a fluid transfer line in the fluid transfer a... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6701978 | Easy change oil system Easy Change Oil System is a unit composed of a disposable plastic bag, jug or bottle adapted to screw directly into the oil drain aperture of fourstroke outboard engines, and/or other small fourstroke engines. The system has a threaded cap or closure to s... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6684918 | Teat nozzle for dosing device with connection means A teat nozzle suitable for pediatric oral dosing of a fluid medicament comprising a tubular conduit which is engageable with a socket, and has at least one engagement part which can engage with an internal thread in the socket. The teat nozzle facilitates... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6679304 | Flexible refilling container A flexible container having a flexible pouch with a valve assembly mounted thereon is secured to a dispensing container in a sealed relationship with the valve assembly. Then the flexible pouch is squeezed in order to move a fluid from the flexible pouch ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6675841 | Fuel storage tank coupling with vapor recovery A coupling device for fueling automobile gasoline tanks is disclosed and claimed. The coupling has two parts: a cap assembly (female half) and a nozzle assembly (male half). Little or no spillage occurs due to opposing flush faces of the female main valve... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6659145 | Toothpaste tube filling or replenishment unit A filling or replenishment unit is mountable on a first toothpaste tube used for travel `travel tube` and may be moved to extended position to establish communication with a second tube to allow refilling of the first tube from the second.... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6655759 | Container assembly for use with a rapid transfer port The present invention is a container assembly for use with a rapid transfer port. The rapid transfer port (RTP) is of the type having an RTP door, an RTP circular seal around the door, and spaced RTP indentations. The RTP requires rotation of the device b... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6626668 | Medical or dental-medical apparatus having a delivery line for a liquid The invention relates to a medical or dental-medical apparatus, having a delivery line for a liquid and having a screw bushing onto which a container for the liquid can be screwed, the delivery line extending from the interior of the container to the outs... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6591876 | Needle safe transfer guard A transfer guard for use by an individual for transferring contents from a supply container into a receiver container includes a supply adapter, a receiver adapter, a support structure and a fluid conducting element. The supply adapter connects the supply... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6568569 | Liquid dispenser for a sink A liquid dispenser for a sink is disclosed which includes a pump assembly with a reciprocatable pump head and a dispensing nozzle. A mounting fixture is adapted to be attached to the sink and configured to support the pump assembly. A fluid line is attach... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6502608 | Delivery apparatus, nozzle, and removable tip assembly A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided. The delivery apparatus includes a delivery tube and a connector. The delivery tube has an inner wall providing an axial bore. The connector is provided at a proximal end of the delivery tube. The connector inc... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497260 | Quick connect fill system In a preferred embodiment, a quick connect adaptor has a first coupling that attaches to the bung of a plastic blow molded drum by way of pivotal retainer members and a second coupling that connects to a conventional dispense head. The bung has internal o... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6474369 | Apparatus and method for delivering a lyophilized active with a needle-less injector A device for storing and mixing an injectate includes a fluid holder removably coupled to an ampoule. The fluid holder initially contains a fluid and the ampoule initially contains a dry reagent. A breakable membrane may be included between the fluid hold... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6435232 | Coolant passage connecting apparatus for a machine tool A proximal end of a coolant nozzle is inserted into a large-diameter portion provided at an end of a shaft's coolant passage. The coolant nozzle is urged toward the distal end thereof, by a coil spring, and is prevented from coming out, by a stopper screw... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6425424 | Multi use funnels A series of multi use funnels are designed to attach by threads or pressure fit to a variety of threaded or non threaded fill openings of bottles or containers. Two or more concentric female threaded or friction engaging connectors are located at the disc... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6418987 | Fluid recovery cap system A fluid recovery system for removing fluid from a first container into a second container is formed from a dual cap system. The first of the caps has a push-pull, pop-up valve dispenser in it. A second inverted cap is placed between the actuator for the p... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6405768 | Pressure fuel servicing nozzle The invention relates to a pressure fuel servicing nozzle for mating with a standardized aircraft fueling adapter having an adapter valve biased in a closed position to prevent fuel flow. The fuel nozzle includes a nozzle body and a collar assembly couple... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6371173 | Threaded connecting assembly A threaded connecting assembly includes a first threaded connecting member having a body portion, an end portion, a bore extending axially from the end portion enabling the passage of a fluid through the body portion, and a plurality of spaced apart three... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6325115 | Valve A valve for controlling the flow of granules from a first container to a second container, the valve, when in use, attached to the first container, comprising a movable valve member which is biased to a closed position and engagement means for engaging, i... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6318423 | Plug neck for a filler neck of a fuel tank A plug neck for a filler neck of a motor vehicle has exchanging means for refueling-venting adaptation to different refueling devices. In the case of a refueling device which removes gases from a refueling channel by suction, a compensation chamber is con... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6302160 | Apparatus and method for filling an ampule of a needle-less injector An apparatus for filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes an ampule and a fluid holder. The ampule is for containing the fluid, and the fluid holder is for delivering the fluid. The fluid holder also in... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6289949 | Preconditioned air adapter chute A preconditioned air adapter chute for attachment to a ring connector of an aircraft has a body adapted at a first end to attach a hose for transmitting the preconditioned air. The body is provided at a second end with a flange connecting to the ring conn... | 09/18/2001 |
