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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7832773 | Adjustable connector and method for its use An invention generally relates to an adjustable connector that acts as a coupling device to connect an object (such as pipe or tubing) having a range of diameters and thread styles to an item (such as a piece of equipment or another length of pipe or tubing). The de... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7341286 | Fluid coupling with dual function retention ring A fluid coupling includes a carrier carrying a retention ring with inward and outward radially and angularly extending fingers for respectively engaging an outer surface of an endform inserted through a bore in the carrier and the inner surface of a bore in a housin... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341287 | Deformable mechanical pipe coupling A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling is formed from an arcuate band that surrounds and defines a central space. The band has first and second ends in facing relation. arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements extend... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7328493 | Self restrained fitting for PVC and ductile iron pipe A combination sealing and restraint system for an as-cast ductile iron fitting is shown for both sealing and preventing separation of an iron pipe fitting and a mating male pipe. The restraint system includes both a sealing ring and a combination gripping ring which... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316429 | Pressed-connection arrangement A pressed connection arrangement including a first pipe end and a connection piece configured to receive the pipe end. The connection piece has a ring-shaped receiving device and the ring-shaped receiving device includes a cutting ring and a sealing ring. A separati... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7273235 | Toothed washer for a tube coupler device, a method of making a toothed washer, and a coupler device of the quick coupling type The invention relates to a washer for a tube coupler device, the washer having an inner portion subdivided into a plurality of teeth with active portions having a free edge that defines an inside edge of the washer and that is arranged to penetrate into an outside s... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252310 | Pipe coupling with tongue and groove sealing sleeve A coupler for use in joining two pipes in a butt joint. The coupler includes a band clamp and a split sealing sleeve disposed inside the band clamp for encircling the abutted ends of the pipes. The split sealing sleeve has a tongue-and-groove sealing joint at the co... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252293 | Two-part gasket for pipe-to-pipe connections A gasket for pipe-to-pipe connections, which is closely received within a rectangular-shaped annular groove in the bell end of a pipe, and provides a compressive, fluid-tight seal with the spigot end of another pipe. The gasket includes a two-part body having a subs... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243956 | Expandable band and locking mechanism The expandable band is used to secure a sealing element within a generally cylindrical structure, such as a pipe or manhole, or other round hole. The expandable band includes a band body having a first band end portion and a second band end portion. The first band e... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207606 | Mechanical pipe joint, gasket, and method for restraining pipe spigots in mechanical pipe joint bell sockets A mechanical pipe joint, restraining gasket, and method for restraining pipe spigots within adjacent bell sockets. The restraining gasket is composed of two axially-separate components: a sealing portion and a restraining portion made of a plurality of arcuate locki... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201382 | Sealing element The present disclosure relates to a sealing element for a pressed connection that includes an essentially ring-shaped body constructed of elastic material. Also included is at least one sealing edge formed on an interior side and an exterior side of the ring-shaped ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7140618 | Socket with dual-functional composite gasket A gasketed pipe joint including a dual-functional, composite gasket, which in addition to forming a seal between a pipe bell and a spigot provides a molding surface for forming a bent retainer in the hub of the pipe or fitting. The dual-functional composite gasket c... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134204 | Integral restraint system and method of manufacture for plastic pipe A method and apparatus for restraining pipe against internal forces at a pipe or fitting connection and to join and seal at least two pipes to form a pipeline is shown featuring an improved restraining/sealing mechanism. The restraining/sealing mechanism includes a ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125054 | Self restraining gasket and pipe joint A sealing and restraining gasket for preventing separation of a pipe joint used to join a bell end of a female pipe to the male end of a mating pipe. The gasket is formed from a compressible body of elastomeric material and carries a rigid ring with gripping teeth f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108289 | Restraining gasket for mechanical joints of pipes A gasket for connecting two lengths of pipe in a standard mechanical joint is disclosed, which gasket maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104573 | Energized restraining gasket for mechanical joints of pipes A gasket for converting a standard mechanical joint into a restrained mechanical joint without the need for altered configuration of the bell, spigot, or gland of the joint, and without the need for additional fittings or devices. In the practice of the present inve... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097211 | Pipe coupling system having an anti-reversing locking ring A system for coupling a plurality of pipes end-to-end in a locked configuration to thereby form an enclosed conduit comprising a first pipe having a receiving end and an insertion end, a first annular ring track formed on an inner surface of the receiving end; a sec... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093863 | Restraining gasket for mechanical joints of pipes A gasket for connecting two lengths of pipe in a standard mechanical joint, which gasket maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086131 | Deformable mechanical pipe coupling A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling has a plurality of interconnectable segments that straddle the ends of pipe elements to be joined. The segments have arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements. The outer surfaces... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7063356 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling (10) for joining together the ends of two adjacent pipes includes a housing (12) which defines a generally central bore (13) along a central axis of the housing for receiving the ends of the two adjacent pipes, and a locking arra... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048309 | Pipe coupling A coupling for attachment to the end portion of a pipe includes jaw members adapted to slide along an inner end taper in the coupling body so that linear movement of the jaw members toward the end of the inner end taper adjacent an end of the coupling body causes mo... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032933 | Pipe connecting device A pipe connecting device designed for detachable, sealing assembly of two pipe ends which device consists of an outer part and an inner part inserted axially into the outer part and cooperating therewith for internal connection to the first pipe end. The cooperating... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025393 | Pipe coupler with tongue and groove sealing sleeve A coupler for use in joining two pipes in a butt joint. The coupler includes a band clamp and a split sealing sleeve disposed inside to band clamp for encircling the abutted ends of the pipes. The split sealing sleeve has a tongue-and-groove sealing joint at the con... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011344 | Connector and method of use of the connector A connector for connection of a pipe end portion of coiled tubing adapted for connecting a piece of downhole equipment. The connector is formed by three separate parts that can be screwed together two and two, of which a radially inner shrinkable adapter sleeve comp... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7006983 | Method and system for processing a rebate A point of sale (POS) rebate method and system allows a consumer purchasing a product having an associated manufacturer's mail-in rebate to redeem the rebate at the POS. Products that have associated manufacturer rebates are recognized when the products are purchase... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004669 | Internal V-band clamp A system for clamping two tubular members together in an end-to-end relationship uses a split ring with a V-shaped outer rim that can engage a clamping surface on each member. The split ring has a relaxed closed state where the ends of the ring are adjacent and the ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6974160 | Self restraining gasket and pipe joint A restraining element for preventing separation of a pipe joint used to join a bell end of a female plastic pipe to the male end of a mating pipe. The restraining element is formed from a compressible body of elastomeric material, the compressible body having a segm... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6965795 | Impedance spectroscopy method for monitoring ischemic mucosal damage in hollow viscous organs Alternate embodiments of an impedance spectroscopy method are disclosed for monitoring ischemic mucosal damage in hollow viscous organs. In each embodiment, a sensor catheter is placed inside a patient's hollow viscous organ. Afterwards, the catheter is electrically... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6948718 | Gasket An annular gasket for affecting a watertight seal between two sections of corrugated pipe. The gasket comprises a seating portion dimensioned to fit within an annular recess in one of the mated sections of corrugated pipe, and a sealing portion integrally molded wit... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945570 | Self restraining gasket and pipe joint A restraining element for preventing separation of a pipe joint used to join a bell end of a female plastic pipe to the male end of a mating pipe. The restraining element is formed from a compressible body of elastomeric material, the compressible body having a segm... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6913292 | Mechanical pipe coupling derived from a standard fitting A coupling for joining pipe segments together is disclosed. The coupling is derived from a standard fitting and has a housing with a socket and a first expanded region adjacent to the socket and a second expanded region adjacent to the first expanded region. A seali... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6824172 | Push-pull pipe coupling A pipe coupler for joining a pair of pipe sections in a fluid tight manner. A hollow connector has an internal chamber within which is to be located a pipe section. Surrounding the pipe section and mounted in conjunction with the connector is a coupler. The coupler ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6688652 | Locking device and method for securing telescoped pipe A locking segment for use in connecting two lengths of pipe has a radically extending heel that serves as a rotational brake. By mating the brake into an annular trough, that is, by placing it between two walls, the rotation of the segment can continue on... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6481755 | Coupling device and method for fabricating a grip ring to be used in such a coupling device Coupling device for a pipe, comprising a sleeve having an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means adapted for realizing a seal around the pipe when inserted in the sleeve, said sealing means comprising a plurality of mutually slidable elements which t... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6416085 | Pressurized hose coupling A fluid pressure hose coupling for connecting a flexible hose to a pressurized fluid line. The coupling has a connecting end section for securement to a pressurizable line and a cylindrical nipple end section for securing an end section of a flexible hose... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6371531 | Stab-type coupling with collet having locking ribs and rotation prevention member A coupling receives a non-metallic tube (12) in an opening of a coupling body (10). A seal assembly (22, 24) disposed inside the coupling body (10) seals between the body (10) and the tube (12). A collet (16) disposed in the coupling body (10) includes a ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6312025 | Pipe coupling The invention relates to a pipe coupling having a sleeve-shaped outer body for accommodating a sealing arrangement and at least one pair of clamping elements, which is arranged adjacent to one side of the sealing arrangement inside the sleeve-shaped outer... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6279963 | Coupling device and method for fabricating a grip ring to be used in such a coupling device Coupling device for a pipe, comprising a sleeve having an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means adapted for realizing a seal around the pipe when inserted in the sleeve, said sealing means comprising a plurality of mutually slidable elements which t... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6273475 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling has an elastomer packing collar (5) arranged in a closable housing (4) with radial end walls (14) and comprising two axially spaced apart ring-shaped beads (6) which project radially inwards and sealingly lie against a pipe (1, 2). Each ri... | 08/14/2001 |
| 5915732 | Jar ticket perforator and ticket produced thereby A jar ticket includes a ticket body having first, second and third panels wherein the third panel is folded onto the second panel and the second panel is then folded onto the first panel to constitute a folded section of the ticket body. A wrapper body is... | 06/29/1999 |
