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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717473 | Dual walled transfer tube A dual walled transfer tube connecting two sub-flow systems and conveying the system fluid from one subsystem to another when there are large radial and axial movements or offsets between the connecting ends of the subsystem. The dual walled transfer tube has a fitt... | 05/18/2010 |
| 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 |
| 6859956 | P-trap for plumbing drainage systems A P-trap device for plumbing drainage systems is shown. The device has a first tubing element having a pipe attachment bell at one end and a first coupler portion at the other end and a second tubing element having a pipe attachment bell at one end and a second coup... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6854486 | Fluid line assembly A fluid line assembly is disclosed that includes an outer fluid line and an inner fluid line disposed substantially within the outer fluid line. The inner and outer fluid lines each include a slip joint. In an embodiment of the invention, at least one of the slip jo... | 02/15/2005 |
| 5127681 | Flexible connector A connector for sealingly joining together lengths of tubing such as those used in automobile fluid conveying systems accommodates large angular bending and twisting motions as a result of a spherical shell which rotates inside guide/thrust circumferentia... | 07/07/1992 |
| 4858962 | Articulated joint The invention relates to an articulated joint for the articulating connection of two joint bodies, having a first bearing body disposed in a bore of one of the joint bodies for rotation therewith and provided internally with a first spherical bearing surf... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4850616 | Flexible joint capable of use in the O'Connor combustor coaxial piping A flexible joint capable of use with an O'Connor combustor is disclosed. The joint permits at least a 2° flex, allowing for transient misalignments between the combustor and rotary joint, minimizing damage to rotary joint seals.... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4819966 | Sealing means for a multipath, multipass swivel A means of sealing a multipath, multipass swivel whereby that part of the structure housing the seal element deflects under pressure to compensate for the overall structural deflections, such that a constant seal gap is maintained. A means of lubricating ... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4776615 | Vapor recovery apparatus with swiveled nozzle A vapor recovery nozzle is connected to a fuel hose and to a vapor recovery hose. A ball and socket connection attaches each hose to the nozzle to permit the nozzle to swivel.... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4659350 | Airtight rotating joint Airtight rotating joint, composed of a fixed part and of a rotating one both equipped with an axial conduit ending in a chamber, rendered airtight and separated from the outside by means of a second pressurizable chamber. The joint is particularly suited ... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4262940 | Internally compensated self-aligning rotary joint The invention pertains to a rotary joint wherein pressures imposed upon the joint by the pressurized medium therein are internally compensated. The joint is characterized by its ability to accommodate axial drum expansion, minimize rotative friction and t... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4103938 | Swivel connector A swivel connector comprises three hollow members with the first and second members rotatably connected to each other for rotation about a first axis and the second and third members rotatably connected to each other for rotation about a second axis at an... | 08/01/1978 |
| 3957291 | Ball joint assembly with internal passages A multi-passage ball joint assembly for connecting a riser or similar pipe to a well pipe therebelow and adapted primarily for use in underwater installations. The ball member of the joint assembly has a main longitudinal bore or passage through which wel... | 05/18/1976 |
