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Class 285/142.1 - Nipple bolted to plate


Subclass of Class 285 - Pipe joints or couplings
Definition: Subject matter wherein the components are fastened by a
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 05/03/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
7934753Aircraft with connection element for connecting a conduit system to cooling aggregates in aircraft cabins
An aircraft having a connection element for connecting at least one first conduit element or the like positioned in a supply chamber of an aircraft with at least one second conduit element positioned in a cabin chamber of the aircraft, where the supply chamber and c...
05/03/2011
7712788Connecting arrangement for refrigerant lines
A connecting assembly for coolant lines, in particular for motor vehicle air conditioning systems which are operated with CO2, from a first coupling element that can be connected to a first line end piece, and a further air conditioning circuit component....
05/11/2010
7591486Fluid connector
A fluid connector includes a first conduit and a collar. The first conduit is hollow and has a fluid passageway. The collar is also hollow and encircles the first conduit, and includes an externally positioned attachment mechanism. The collar has an internal bore at...
09/22/2009
7325810Tank conduit orifice sealing device with internal bolts
This invention provides a device for use with sealing an orifice in a wall, comprising: a first annular member having an interior radius and a radial mating surface; a second annular member disposed on the first annular member opposite the radial mating surface and ...
02/05/2008
7287663Lined pressure vessel and connector therefor
A pressure vessel is disclosed which includes a lower metallic dome having a lower rim portion, and an upper metallic dome having an upper rim portion, a plastic liner disposed within the upper and lower metallic domes, a metallic band disposed between the plastic l...
10/30/2007
7251983Secondary containment system and method
A pump housing that contains a pump that draws fuel from an underground storage tank containing fuel to deliver to fuel dispensers in a service station environment. The pump is coupled to a double-walled fuel pipe that carries the fuel from the pump to the fuel disp...
08/07/2007
7232158Fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection
A fitting 5 forms of a fluid-conducting connection in an opening in a plastic wall 3 of a container 1, a tank in particular, for receiving a fluid, a hydraulic fluid in particular. The fitting has a connecting element 17 embedded on the e...
06/19/2007
7226088Banjo fitting
A banjo fitting is disclosed comprising a block, a stud, a saddle washer pair and a cap. The saddle washer pair is bent so as to partially surround and clip onto the block. In this manner the block and washer pair form a single unit to simplify installation of the b...
06/05/2007
7207075Interchangeable gooseneck faucet
A faucet spout assembly providing multiple spouts with different heights and curvature which are interchangeable within the same faucet. Laminar flow from the spout is achieved with a flow control device upstream of the spout outlet A check valve is optionally used ...
04/24/2007
7140646Shield for wall penetration of flexible tubing
A shield designed to be installed in exterior frame walls of buildings for the penetration of flexible tubing, cabling, or wiring. Comprised of a round, rectangular or square sleeve attached to mounting plate(s) or angle(s). The mounting plates or angles have holes ...
11/28/2006
7077194Brazed condenser jumper tube
A jumper tube assembly for a heat exchanger includes a first connector block having an attachment portion engaged to the heat exchanger, an outlet and an inlet for receiving refrigerant from the heat exchanger. A second connector block includes an attachment portion...
07/18/2006
7063357Flexible pipe coupling
A flexible pipe coupling having first and second member rotatable relative to one another. The first member defines national pipe taper, or NPT, threads and the second member includes an internal swag member for forming a swagged connection with a flexible pipe. The...
06/20/2006
6997042Secondary containment leak prevention and detection system and method
A pump housing contains a pump that draws fuel from an underground storage tank to deliver fuel to fuel dispensers in a service station environment. The pump is coupled to a double-walled riser pipe that carries the fuel from the underground storage tank to the pump...
02/14/2006
6908117Block-conduit connection alignment device
An alignment device for squarely aligning a conduit within a conduit port of a housing. The alignment device includes a connecting block having a conduit passage therethrough and into which the conduit is trapped. The connecting block has a fastener passage therethr...
06/21/2005
6516741Leak proof apparatus for mounting components to panels
A leak-proof assembly for mounting an air horn on a truck cab roof. The mounting includes a threaded portion extending through the roof, a flange extending circumferentially around the fitting, and a horn stud portion. Concentric seals, adjacent the threa...
02/11/2003
6312020Connector for connecting a hose to a fluid path within a bore
A connector for connecting a hose to a fluid handling device having a first bore defining a fluid path and a second bore. The connector comprises a connector housing and a retaining mechanism. The connector housing has a first bore, a second bore and a third b...
11/06/2001
6193283Conduit and block connection indicator device
An engagement device for a cantilevered conduit connection that provides an assembler with visible, audible, and tactile redundant verification that the connection is completely engaged. The engagement device assists in holding a connecting block in place...
02/27/2001
6173997Flexible entry boot
A flexible entry boot assembly provides a fluid-tight fitting between a wall of a fluid containment region and a conduit passing through the wall. The flexible entry boot assembly comprises a seal member disposed within the containment region. A securing ...
01/16/2001
6095777Hermetic compressor having an inlet port and/or an outlet port with a sealed connecting member
A connector 30 is integrated in a hermetic compressor 10. A flange block 48 is secured on the connector 30 by a screw 62. The connector 30 and the flange block 48 have through-holes 38 and 50, respectively, and a tube 54 is inserted into through-hole 50. ...
08/01/2000
5988699Tank fitting facilitating fluid drainage
A tank fitting assembly for an inlet/outlet port in a tank wall. The tank fitting assembly includes first and second fitting elements which are respectively mountable to an interior surface and an exterior surface of a tank and in registry with a drain op...
11/23/1999
5951059Tube connector device having connector holder made of elastomer
A tube connector device for connecting at least one first tube which is disposed on one side of a panel and at least one second tube which is disposed on the other side of the panel, the tube connector device including (a) at least one tubular connector f...
09/14/1999
5727304Conduit fast connection
A conduit, to be attached to a fluid port in a block or wall, has an enlarged end with a sealing ring and an attachment plate with a cut-out engaging the enlarged end, preferably with the plate secured against the enlarged end by a retaining ring or convo...
03/17/1998
5722699Flexible entry seal arrangement
The present invention involves a flexible annular member passing through a wall opening. The flexible annular member is positioned about a conduit passing through the wall opening to enable the conduit to pass through the wall at an angle up to and even g...
03/03/1998
5516157Hydraulic port fittings
The present invention relates to an improved hydraulic coupling which forms contact seals to fluidly connect a tapered port with a tube having a threaded connecting portion. The contact seals may be metal-to-metal seals, or alternatively may include a res...
05/14/1996
5163716Condenser connector assembly for connecting refrigerant line
A connector assembly includes a connecting block and mating adapter for attaching an automotive refrigerant line to a condenser tank. A port/passageway is provided within the connecting block to receive a nipple on the adapter for communicating fluid from...
11/17/1992
4968066Bolt-on flange
A bolt-on fitting is shown for coupling a fitting to an object having external sidewalls and a normally closed interior containing a liquid, such as a water heater tank or boiler. The bolt-on fitting has a body with an inner surface and an outer surface. ...
11/06/1990
4930815Ring seal collar for air ducts
Ring collar for use in connecting a side branch line to a main header air duct, the ring collar having a tubular sheet metal body with an inlet, an outlet end which is tapered for easy insertion into a tubular member, and a U-shaped channel ring around th...
06/05/1990
4874190Specialized hose connector for connecting hydraulic hoses and ports of different ratings
The present invention is directed to a specialized hose end connector utilized for connecting a hydraulic hose dimensioned according to a first industry standard to a hydraulic port dimensioned according to a second industry standard. As one example meant...
10/17/1989
4874189Adjustable spacer device
An adjustable spacer device for communicatively connecting a water supply pipe to a faucet fixture and for adjustably securing the faucet to a vertically disposed sink portion. The adjustable spacer device is comprised of a flanged elbow conduit of a pred...
10/17/1989
4865360Modular differential pressure transmitter/manifold for a fluid conveying pipeline
A transmitter manifold with integral transducer for measuring the differential pressure of a fluid conveying pipeline is provided. Interface modules are provided to provide for adaptability to a variety of user requirements. A sealing arrangement for the ...
09/12/1989
4611836Tubular connecting device
A process line conveying processed fluid under substantial pressure and having a branched connector is connected to the process duct of a measuring instrument through a pressure duct having first and second coupling sleeves fastened to the branched connec...
09/16/1986
4593940Flange assembly for hydraulic power systems
A flange assembly for connecting a pipe to a tank at an access opening through a wall thereof includes an externally threaded cylindrical portion having an internal annular recess, a compressible sealing member received in the recess, a cap threaded into ...
06/10/1986
4577893Connecting clamp for pneumatic apparatus
A connecting clamp for a pneumatic apparatus (e.g. apparatus for operation with compressed air) which apparatus comprises a substantially parallelepiped shaped body (10) of plastic material associated with a bottom (30) and a lid (40) placed on two opposi...
03/25/1986
4575131Air line to exhaust system connector
An air line to pipe connector is formed from a saddle containing two bolt openings, a U-bolt with two threaded ends fitting into the bolt openings, a connector element sitting onto the saddle at an aperture in the saddle, and nuts which tighten to attach ...
03/11/1986
4420176Elastomeric joint for use between rigid fittings and rigid pipe and method of use
An elastomeric joint (10) for use with couplings (100), pipe (201 to 204), connectors (205) and the like is described. The elastomeric joint is particularly adapted to provide ease of mounting of the pipe, particularly plastic pipe, between couplings embe...
12/13/1983
4407531Externally adjustable seal and bearing structure
An externally adjustable seal and bearing structure includes an external and an internal tube. The tubes overlap within the container and are radially separated by a seal and a bearing. The bearing permits the tubes to oscillate with respect to one anothe...
10/04/1983
4252348Flanged pipe joints
The pipe joint has a central bore at one end to receive one of the pipes to be connected via an elastic packing, another central bore at the other end to receive the other pipe and a flange to be secured to the building portion via an elastic packing in a...
02/24/1981
4073515Attachable pipe tee
A pipe tee unit which may be mounted to a pipe for attachment of an extension tube to the pipe. The tee unit is formed of a pair of clamp members which are each formed with a circular concave recess of less than semi-circular section on their respective i...
02/14/1978
3954289Plenum starter piece
Disclosed is a plenum starter piece useful for attaching conduit to a planar plenum. The starter piece includes a body member which is a relatively short cylindrical piece having an external flange adapted to fit against the surface of the plenum and to a...
05/04/1976
 
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