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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7370673 | Self-contained isolated port A service valve for a refrigerant system comprising a valve body and a system port. The valve body has at least one fluid passage integrated therein including a longitudinal bore. An orifice is located at one end of the bore. An annular protrusion axially extends fr... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7320484 | Plug-in safety coupling A plug-in safety coupling for pressurized conduits includes a blocking element, which is mounted in a coupling housing; the blocking element includes a through bore in which a coupling plug may be introduced in a sealing manner. A pivot path of the coupling housing ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7225833 | Fluid connector with adjustable flow control A fluid connector with adjustable flow control includes an adapter having a first threaded portion, a sealing surface and an orifice. The fluid connector also includes a valve body having a second threaded portion for engagement with the first threaded portion and a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7188869 | Scuba regulator connector using a sealed ball swivel A ball and socket-type swivel connector for use with second stage regulators used by scuba divers. The ball is made from a metal with good corrosion resistance. The ball is then held into a true position by two separate low friction bushings. The two bushings, “sa... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182094 | Air nozzle for inflating cushion A nozzle through which air can be pumped into a cushion from a pump includes a housing with a passage extending therein and a space intersecting the passage. A core is put in the space in a sealing and sliding manner for pushing a valve installed in the cushion. The... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182313 | Valved male luer A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7140592 | Self-sealing male Luer connector with biased valve plug A self-sealing male Luer connector for connection with a female Luer connector. The male Luer connector includes a housing having a distally-projecting tubular male body and a surrounding cuff interconnected by a proximal wall in which is formed at least one activat... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7118090 | Control valves A compact, in-line valve assembly consists of a hollow valve body, a seat, and a first diaphragm assembly including a deflectable portion forming a first volume between the seat and the first diaphragm assembly. A second diaphragm is attached to the first diaphragm ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7081109 | Sterile docking apparatus and method The present invention provides an inventive apparatus and method for docking of a male luer connector fluidly interconnected or interconnectable to a medical liquid source during one or repeated periods. As such, the invention has particular application to multiple-... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7044441 | Valved male luer connector having sequential valve timing A male Luer connector that attaches to a standard female Luer connector to open a medical fluid flow channel between the two connectors. The male connector has two internal valves and a vacuum-generating structure. The two valves and the vacuum-generating structure ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7037302 | Positive flow needleless connector The positive flow needleless connector has a cannula slideably mounted within a tubular housing. A sleeve-like septum seals the cannula from an outside environment while also sealing an internal chamber of the cannula from a flow path in a male luer housing. Movemen... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994315 | Swabbable needle-free injection port valve system with neutral fluid displacement An improved needle-free intravenous injection port assembly is disclosed. Embodiments include a boot valve with a helical surface, a boot valve and septum which mate with mechanical interference, a spike with a rough outer surface coated with a lubricant, a septum h... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6964406 | Valved male luer A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962321 | Fluid coupling with rotary actuation A two-part coupling structure (22, 32) includes a male coupling part (32) and a female coupling part (22) which are mutually engageable to open fluid communication between the coupling parts (22, 32). For example, the coupling parts (2... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6929021 | Inflation/deflation valve for a bag to be filled with air An inflation/deflation valve for filling a dunnage bag with air includes a sleeve for insertion into an opening in a wall of the bag, a cap for covering the sleeve and threaded onto the sleeve and an inflation head for engaging the cap. A valve is mounted in the cap... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918952 | Quick-change filter system and a base and a quick-change filter intended for such a system A quick-change filter system provided with at least one base and at least one quick-change filter, which base is provided with a filter coupling provided with a gas inlet stub for connection to an inlet of the filter and with a gas outlet stub for connection to an o... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6908459 | Needleless luer access connector A needleless luer access connector is disclosed having a septum disposed in a housing. The septum has a proximal portion with a cross section, a medial portion with a cross section smaller than the cross section of the proximal portion, and a distal portion. A longi... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6899315 | Fluid sampling valve A valve for connecting a fluid sampling device to a fluid source is provided that includes a body adapted to be secured to the fluid source and a valve member moveably disposed within the body. The body includes a coupling interface configured to sealingly mate with... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6871838 | Injection port valve Injection port valves are generally discussed herein and more particularly to port valves that have a valve housing with a nozzle having an inlet opening, a body section, a skirt section, an interior cavity, and a valve seat at an intersection of the first nozzle an... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866122 | Drain valve A drain valve for mounting as a replacement for the drain plug in the oil pan of a motor vehicle includes a body member having an upstream end threaded for attachment to the oil pan, a downstream end, and a passageway therethrough normally closed by a valve element ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6848466 | Reset tool for a gas fuel tank and method for using the same A tool and method of utilizing the tool to release pressurized gas trapped between a main valve and a safety valve of a portable liquified petroleum gas tank is disclosed. The tool includes a tank safety valve release member structured to be coupled with the outlet ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6843913 | Fuel filter with leak avoidance plug The fuel filter housing (12) is formed of inlet segment (14) and outlet segment (16) that are telescopically mounted to each other, with a seal (44) positioned between the mounting flanges (38) and (40). Valve (60) is... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6745998 | Valved male luer A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6722701 | Quick connect coupling having a shielded fuse An invention coupling for LP gas or similar fuel source systems is disclosed. The coupling includes a nipple having a nose and a recess, a nut notably disposed in the recess and a fuse disposed between the nut and the nose. The coupling automatically decouples from ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6279608 | Connection for connecting a measuring device to a gas unit The invention relates to a connection for connecting a measuring device (6) to a gas pipe, comprising: a connecting element (1) for arranging in the gas pipe which divides the gas pipe into a first and a second piece (2, 3); a connecting plug (4) which ca... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6257550 | Drain valve adapter for aqueous container A drain valve adapter is for use with a hose and a drain valve mounted to a container, wherein the drain valve of the container defines a passageway for aqueous solution. The drain valve adapter comprises a tubular body having a mating member and a plunge... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6116265 | Removable frost proof hydrant A freeze-proof hydrant has a hollow, tubular housing adapted to be buried in the ground in a vertical orientation so that its upper end is approximately even with the surface of the ground and its lower end is below the local frost line. A base fitting at... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113068 | Swabbable needleless injection port system having low reflux A needleless IV injection port assembly includes a spiked body provided with a hollow spike, a female luer component, a flexible and resilient spike boot having a tip and spring portion, a centering member, and a-resilient swabbable septum. The spike boot... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6089541 | Valve having a valve body and a deformable stem therein Disclosed is a valve engageable with an instrument, where the valve includes a deformable stem located in a valve body and shiftable from a first position. When an instrument is engaged with an aperture in the stem, the stem is urged from the first positi... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6036171 | Swabbable valve assembly Disclosed is a female-type valve engageable with a male component or instrument, where the valve includes a deformable stem which is located in a valve body and is shiftable therein to receive said instrument in sealed engagement. When an instrument is en... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6032926 | Hose coupling for a medical transfer system A hose coupling comprises a coupling element with a throughflow channel and a plug member with a plug projection for insertion into the throughflow channel of the coupling element. The plug projection opens a valve when inserted. To retain the plug member... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5988456 | Closed loop dispensing system A closed loop dispensing system for use on a liquid container such as a bottle or the like for dispensing the liquid contents from the bottle. The outlet opening of the bottle is closed by a throat plug having a valve positioned therein which is open when... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984267 | Apparatus for isolating and containing reactive medium A device for isolating and containing gas reactive materials includes a novel valve arrangement that is actuatable in conjunction with the movement of a pre-loaded metal diaphragm. The pre-loaded diaphragm force is sufficient to form a fluid tight seal wh... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5979867 | Quick connect coupling for portable LP gas cylinders Technically a functional combination of a nipple with a plug, a stem, a spring, a guide bushing and a coupling nut to form a quick disconnect device for a valve on portable cylinders for LP gas. The device disconnects the gas supply in case of an excess flow.... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5975490 | Swivel coupling for hose A coupling is provided between a hose and a fitting, such as can be used to connect to an air conditioning system. The coupling has a stem with a channel extending between first and second ends. The first end of the stem is provided with a nut for securin... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5868224 | Lubricant fitting adaptor An adaptor for generally permanent coupling of a lubricant line to a lubricant fitting. The fitting has a base, a neck, a head, a lubricant passage, and a valve member biased toward a closed position. The adaptor comprises a body having a hole extending t... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5819780 | Tire device A tire device for controlled vehicle tire deflation including, a hollow rod having a top end, a bottom end, an exterior surface being knurled, and a hole therethrough having an upper portion adjacent the top end and a lower portion adjacent the bottom end... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5788214 | Device for connecting a adhesive foam can to a gun for applying adhesive foams A device for connecting a adhesive foam can to a gun for the application of adhesive foam includes fastening means for fastening the connecting device to the gun, and an external thread for fastening the connecting device to the foam can, and a closing de... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5744030 | Filter assembly with automatic shut-off and quick-connect filter cartridge Embodiments of a fluid filtering assembly are shown and described, each embodiment including a valve head that routes fluid to and from a filter cartridge and that includes a valve system that automatically opens and closes when the filter cartridge is in... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5738144 | Luer connecting coupling A luer connecting coupling including a first body member, a resilient seal, a second body member, a tubular valve and a reciprocating valve sleeve. The first body member defines a passageway. The resilient seal is positioned in the passageway. The second ... | 04/14/1998 |
