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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946627 | Female quick coupling fitting element for pipes A female element (1) includes a hollow internal body (2) having an end (3) provided with fastening device (5) to one of the pipes to be joined, a hollow external body (7) coaxial with the internal body (2) and having an end ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7857356 | Smartcoupling—non responsive A coupling according to the invention comprises a first part (1) and a second part (2). The first part (1) comprises a housing (5) with a bore (6) and a slide element (7) arranged movable within the bore (6) and the s... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7591484 | Quick-connect fitting A fitting for sealing against the outer surface of an inlet includes a housing comprising a base and a closure defining a cavity within the housing. A resilient bushing is disposed within the cavity and is positioned between the closure and a piston slidably dispose... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7478838 | Quick-connect fitting A fitting for sealing against the inner surface of an inlet includes an elongate mandrel and one or more resilient bushings supported on the mandrel. The fitting has a first condition wherein the resilient bushing can be received within the inlet. The fitting can be... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7367351 | Tap pressure balance valve A tap pressure balance valve for maintaining normal operation of the tap has a coil spring and a cut-off washer disposed in a though hole of a secondary case at where in relation to a water outlet provided on a deck of a primary case for the coil spring to push agai... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7318609 | Chuck and tube joint A chuck includes an annular ring portion, a first engaging portion which extends along a central axis of the annular ring portion and which engages with the first tube joint member, and a second engaging portion which extends from the annular ring portion along the ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314238 | Fluid connection A fluid connection comprised of a first fitting having a body with a first end and a second end. A passage extends through the body from the first end to the second end. A bracket is mounted to the second end of the body. The bracket defines a space adjacent the sec... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7267372 | Tube connector Tube connectors and tube connector systems are provided. An exemplary system includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and radially compressible ring. A tube fits radially inside of the ring and the first and second sleeves. As the first and second sleeves are coupl... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7222887 | Fluid operated contractile drive A fluid operated contractile drive which has a contractile hose (4) extending between two head pieces (2 and 3), and attached to at least one head piece (2 and 3) by having its respective end section (10) clamped in an annul... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207605 | Tube coupling Coupling components which prevent relative rotation between tubular members when break away torque forces are applied to the tubular members. In one embodiment, the invention is a locking ring for preventing relative axial rotation between two generally tubular memb... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7175208 | High temperature end fitting and method of use Embodiments of a system and method for sealing an end of a flowline to an end fitting are disclosed. Such methods include providing an end fitting housing having a bore, wherein a portion of the bore has a tapered inner surface, inserting an open end of a flexible p... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7140645 | Quick-connecting coupler for hoses, pipes and faucets A coupler for coupling an end of a hose to a mating end of a faucet or another hose. In the first embodiment, the female end of the coupler is mechanically locked in sealing engagement with a male end by simply translation thereof by means of wedges and an outer ret... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7077153 | Side control faucet with diverter assembly A side control faucet is provided with a separate diverter valve which is connected to a single outlet from the valve body. The diverter valve is connected to a spout and to an auxiliary water dispenser, such as a side spray or water filtration dispenser. The separa... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6964436 | Coupler A coupler having a tubular body (6) which is arranged to receive a tubular element for transporting fluid and including a pipe end, and which is provided with elements (11) for snap-fastening the tubular element, the coupler including a bushing (15 | 11/15/2005 |
| 6910719 | Connecting device A connecting device (20) for connecting a connection hose or connection tube to a receiving device includes a tubular connection neck (2), an actuating sleeve (28), and a support sleeve (38). The receiving device, to which the connecting ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6572154 | Threadless flared tube fitting for connecting flow conductors A threadless flared fitting for mechanically connecting fluid transmission lines includes a diametrically guided sealed piston to engage the flared tube connection. This piston is axially spring loaded and designed to apply a hydrostatic force on the enga... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6454309 | Connector adapter, especially for quick test connectors A connector adapter includes an embracing holder and a connector piston. The connector piston sleeve is axially movable relative to the embracing holder by an actuating device and bears against a mating connector in sealed manner in a connected position. ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6412823 | Rotating connector with compensating unit A rotating connector for the transfer of at least one pressurized process fluid, and comprising a central stem (2) on which there is placed a number of ring elements (3, 4) comprising at least one annulus element (3) for fluid transfer between an associat... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6158780 | Coupling for use in supplying air pressure to an air driven pump on a pallet A coupling for use in supplying air pressure to an air driven pump on a pallet is disclosed. The male half of the coupling is affixed to a pallet changing station and the female half is suspended from a pallet. Suspension of the female half from the palle... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6092785 | Device for transferring fluids from a stationary to a rotating machine part The present invention relates to a device for transferring at least one fluid from a stationary machine part (1) to a machine part (3) rotatable about an axis of rotation (10), wherein at least one of at least two mutually engageable sealing surfaces (2, ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6073971 | Fitting arrangement A clamping jaw arrangement for a clamp system includes several clamping jaws and a fitting arrangement. The clamping jaws are coupled to an actuating device and located in a radially spreadable manner in a casing around a spreader mandrel. The fitting arr... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5927683 | Rapid connection coupling The invention concerns a rapid connection coupling (10) for transferring gases and/or liquid, in particular for coolant filling operations in air conditioning systems. The coupling in question comprises the following elements: a tubular housing (11), an o... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5799985 | Tube testing connector A tube testing connector adapted to engage a tube for pressurization thereof including a hollow body defining an entrance aperture at one end thereof for insertion of a tube to be tested and a pressure aperture defined in an end cap positioned at the othe... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5735553 | Flared tube fitting for connecting flow conductors A flared tube fitting for mechanically connecting fluid transmission lines includes one or more diametrically guided and sealed pistons to engage the flared tube connection. These pistons are axially spring loaded and designed to apply a hydrostatic press... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5711550 | Connecting device for pipelines The invention pertains to a connection device (1) for the rapid and releasable connection of at least one synthetic pipeline (6), consisting of a housing portion (2) with at least one opening (4) for inserting the pipeline (6), as well as a clamp collar (... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5707186 | Chuck with an integrated rotary union for fluid flow A chuck-actuating spindle assembly has a hollow shaft extending along and rotatable about an axis, a clamping bar parallel to and rotatable with the shaft and axially displaceable relative to the shaft to clamp and release an object carried on the shaft, ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5704650 | Laminated label form with removable portions In accordance with the present invention, a multiple-ply label form is provided which includes a plurality of readily removable elements for use in facilitating business operations, such as package shipment. The removable elements include at least one adh... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5533762 | Assembly device of an element on a part presenting a fluid channel An assembly device (1) of a first element (4) on a tubular part (3) equipped with a fluid channel comprises a second element (9) slidingly mounted with respect to said first element (4). A first axial through passage (35)is arranged in the second element ... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5509698 | Axially extendible conduit An axially extendible conduit that includes an elastic conduit member and an actuator means. The elastic conduit member extends from a first terminal end to a second terminal end. The actuator means encircles the elastic conduit member. The first terminal... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5456501 | Pipeline connection apparatus A pipeline connector apparatus comprising piston actuated means for gripping and sealing a pipe comprising a cylinder having an inner surface, the cylinder having a first groove for receiving a spring biased ring, a piston movable in the cylinder and actu... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5439029 | Rotary leadthrough A rotary leadthrough for feeding pressurizing medium to a rotatably mounted part includes a stator and a rotor rotatable relative thereto, the stator and the rotor being formed with at least one channel, respectively, sealing elements and sealing counter-... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5433482 | Weldless pipe repair apparatus and method A pipeline connector and repair system for sealingly connecting the ends of first and second pipes together without welding or bolting. First and second connectors are provided at each end of a pipe joint and are inserted between the ends of the first and... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5364086 | Composite elastomeric air spring and sealing structure The spring includes a composite elastomeric body having in one embodiment a closed end and an open end. A coil spring is embedded both within the body wall and the closed end, and provides reinforcement of both the body wall and the closed end. The body m... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5332233 | Face seal means A seal for preventing leakage of pressurized fluid along a flow path along an engagement plane between a first and second members. The seal has a cylindrical body with a first elastomeric ring located on an end and a second elastomeric ring located on a p... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5257824 | Extender for a plumbing mount with spring loaded sealing piston A substantially, cylindircal plumbing extender is capable of being secured to a faucet at one end thereof and to the water source at the other thereof. With a sealed piston therein the plumbing extender can replace the faucet holddown nut. Various sizes o... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5219183 | Printable sheet having separable card A printable sheet having one or more separable identification or the like is disclosed. A face sheet is overlyingly adhered to a backing sheet by a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive. The rear surface of the face sheet is pattern coated with a release a... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5193850 | Pressure seal Z-fold with transfer tape A business form, and intermediate for constructing the form, suitable for use as a packing list or invoice. A regular (bond) sheet of paper is constructed into three approximately equal size panels which are Z-folded about fold lines. The first face of th... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5163722 | Connection apparatus with ferrule forming structure An improved apparatus for connecting first and second conduits having first and second bores, respectively to provide communication between the first and second bores which may be used with temperatures and/or wide variations in temperature. While a biasi... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5150924 | Hose fitting A hose fitting for sealed connection to a hose, comprising: a first cylindrical member having a small diameter bore portion and a large diameter bore portion connected to the small diameter bore portion; a second cylindrical member axially slidable within... | 09/29/1992 |
