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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8025316 | Device for connecting a high-pressure line to an accumulator tank To connect a high-pressure line to a cylindrical accumulator tank, a fastener is fastened to one end of the high-pressure line, a connector has a first inside wall surface which defines a first hole for accommodating and fastening a portion of the cylindrical accumu... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7543856 | Tubing connecting device A tubing connecting device for a fluid carrying tube having a flat portion with an aperture therethrough includes a coupling body having a first port and a second port that are in fluid communication, a planar surface on the coupling body, surrounding the first port... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7351899 | Quick action drum lug assembly and method Lug assemblies and associated methods of attaching a drum head to a drum body. The lug assembly may comprise a lug body having a seating surface; an elongate link having a proximate end disposed proximate the drum head and a distal end disposed distal from the drum ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347227 | Method of reinforcing a cylindrical pipeline and prefabricated plate used in such method In order to reinforce a cylindrical pipeline, in particular an underground water supply pipeline, prestressing reinforcements are placed and tensioned around it. In a zone where the pipeline has a radial projection, for example providing a manhole for access to the ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338089 | Pipe interruption fitting A pipe interruption fitting having a flange is removable after pipe maintenance work has been completed. The fitting includes an upper reinforcing plate, an inner surface of which has a curvature corresponding to an outer surface of the pipe, and a vertical pipe wel... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334968 | Yieldable prop A yieldable prop having a first end and a second end including a first hollow conduit, a second conduit slidably received in the first hollow conduit, a clamp assembly positioned adjacent to the first hollow conduit and the second conduit, and at least one handle co... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325559 | Method for connecting a branch pipe to a main pipeline and underground network for distributing fluid Method in which the following operations are carried out: a) digging an exploration hole (8) in order to open up a main pipeline (2) which has an upper edge (10) which extends at an upper level (12) which is substantially con... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322616 | Tubing connecting device A tubing connecting device for a fluid carrying tube having a flat portion with an aperture therethrough includes a coupling body having a first port and a second port that are in fluid communication, a planar surface on the coupling body, surrounding the first port... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318418 | Common rail for diesel engine A common rail a diesel engine includes a branching connection body firmly fixed on common rail body by friction welding. A fronting face of the branching connection body to be fixed on the common rail body by friction welding is in the shape of a cone whose center p... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316427 | Hollow plastic product having a connector pipe A hollow plastic product including a hollow main body, a reinforce member and a connector pipe is provided. Such a hollow plastic product is, for example, used advantageously as a component of an air-intake system or fuel supply system of an automobile. In one examp... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7302965 | Saddle tap A saddle tap to be mounted on a resin pipe, includes a saddle, a branching barrel including a straight piping portion having an internally threaded hole longitudinally extending therealong, and a branch portion extended from the middle of the straight piping portion... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290392 | Wastegate actuator mounting bracket, turbocharger incorporating the bracket, and method of using same A mounting bracket adapted for use in mounting a wastegate actuator to a turbocharger of an automotive engine. The mounting bracket includes a flat metal bracket having a hole formed therein, for supporting the wastegate actuator, and a clamping portion integrally a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7278616 | Flexible, multi-gauge attachment device A flexible, multi-gauge attachment device for mounting pinwheels, flags and other objects supported by posts onto various parts of the frames of bicycles, bicycle trailers, scooters, strollers, wheelchairs and other vehicles and products with tubular components.... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7252459 | Method and device for positioning a branch connection on a pipeline The following operations are carried out: a) digging an exploration hole (8), b) using a branch connection (10) which includes a main plate (12) and a fixing plate (22) which are held together, c) us... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247006 | Method and apparatus for sealing an ultrahigh-pressure fluid system An ultrahigh-pressure fluid system, such as an ultrahigh-pressure fluid pump, includes an improved dynamic seal assembly that can withstand pressures above 40,000 psi, and more preferably, pressures up to and beyond 87,000 psi. The dynamic sealing assembly includes ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243959 | Reactor water isolation devices A seal clamp assembly for sealing an opening in a piping system includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a base having a first side, a second side and an aperture extending therethrough from the first side to the second side, and a brace coupled to the base. The brace ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219684 | Saddle tee and tool for irrigation lines A saddle tee assembly for use with an irrigation line. The saddle tee assembly generally includes a collar portion having a bore therethrough; a strap portion for securing the collar to an irrigation line; and a tool having a passage therethrough with an opening in ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216795 | Mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipeline A mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipe includes a first and second metal collar, each formed of attachable upper and lower semi-toroidal portions that when assembled on the pipe providing spaced-apart external cylindrical surfaces. Each collar havin... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207601 | Electrofusion coupling particularly useful for coupling plastic pipes An electrofusion coupling for coupling a first device to a second device, includes a first part having an outer end for coupling to the first device, and an inner end formed with a surface of a curved configuration; and a second part having an end engaging the inner... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7150476 | Saddle tee and tap for irrigation lines A saddle tee and tap combination for making a fluid connection with an irrigation line in an irrigation system. The saddle tee includes a base having a passage therethrough, and a clamp thereon for engaging an irrigation line. The clamp holds the irrigation line in ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137652 | Pipe joint structure and method of assembling same In a pipe joint structure, a second screw thread formed on an outer circumference end of a joint member is screwed deep into a first screw thread formed on an inner circumference of a cylindrical joint fitting member whose axial end is bonded to a common rail body s... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7125206 | Apparatus for mounting a drill on a pipe A platform for a drill is supported on four support members which are pivotable on the platform to alter the angle between opposite members. In one embodiment a stop limits the movement of the support members so that the maximum angle between them can be controlled ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125051 | Common-rail injection system for diesel engine A common-rail injection system is provided for a diesel engine and has excellent internal pressure fatigue resisting characteristics, vibrational fatigue resisting characteristics and cavitation resisting property and sheet face flawing resisting property, and can b... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118317 | Fastener The present invention concerns a fastener arrangement made of a component and a screw element with an area for the application of force for a turning tool, where the component and the screw element, when fastened to each other, are in contact with each other by way ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104572 | Tapping sleeve with mechanical joint connection Plural spaced projections attached to the outer surface of a branch pipe of a tapping sleeve positioned on a main water line are disposed in contact with a rubber gasket also positioned on and disposed about the branch pipe. A two-piece split gland is also positione... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7070209 | Tapping sleeve An improved tapping sleeve includes a first sleeve member having an outlet aperture, a second sleeve member, and a unitary gasket. An outlet retaining ring is positioned around the outlet aperture. A pair of end retaining lips are positioned on inner surfaces of the... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059638 | Self-fastening sewer tap A self-fastening tap for connecting a branch pipe to an aperture of a given diameter provided in a main pipe. The tap comprises a hollow cylindrical body having a first open end of a given diameter and a second open end opposed to the first open end. The cylindrical... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052048 | Through flange A through-flange for attaching a pipe to the curved sidewall of a vessel. A flange portion of the through-flange is contoured to match the curvature of the sidewall and thus can be glued directly to the sidewall. A retaining ring also being contoured to match the si... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040571 | Single pull control horn The present invention concerns a single pull horn with a control arm that may be used to control the movement of a component of a remote or radio-controlled vehicle having a center line. The control arm includes a threaded rod as well as a base member. The base memb... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7018137 | Apparatus and process for installing âTâ couplings on underground pipe A tool assembly and a process for using it is provided, wherein a single elongate handle member may be used, through a small hole at the ground surface, to reach underground pipes for installing different sized strap âTâ couplings on different sized pipes, and f... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007980 | Duct connection assemble between a branch duct and a main duct A duct connection assemble, whereby upon connecting a saddle flange (2a) of the joint duct (8) to the main ribbed duct (3) through the communication hole (1b), the rubber sealant (1) is interposed between the saddle f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7007716 | Branchtubing for pipework The invention relates to a branch piece for a pipework, comprising a body (1) including at least one branch fitting (2). A connecting piece (3) is arrangeable in the branch fitting (2). The branch piece includes a locking means made up of... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6986532 | Saddle tee and tap for irrigation lines A saddle tee and tap combination for making a fluid connection with an irrigation line in an irrigation system. The saddle tee includes a base having a passage therethrough, and a clamp thereon for engaging an irrigation line. The clamp holds the irrigation line in ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6981722 | Pipe coupling device A pipe coupling device has a main body defining a main body passage hole to permit communication between inside the main body passage hole and outside the main body passage hole. A fixing screw member is joined to the main body to surround a periphery of the main bo... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6953194 | 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... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6932117 | Reactor water isolation devices A seal clamp assembly for sealing an opening in a piping system includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a base having a first side, a second side and an aperture extending therethrough from the first side to the second side, and a brace coupled to the base. The brace ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6907896 | Tapping fitting Tapping fitting (1) suitable for application to a plastic pipe (P), comprising: a housing (5) including a hollow main section (6), the housing being attachable to a pipe (P); a cutter assembly (13) mountable within the hollow main section... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902201 | Device and method for mounting a saddle hub on a pipe and corresponding tap The invention concerns a method whereby after the saddle hub (3) has been placed on the pipe (2a, 2b, 2c), the open and deformable ring (4) is closed back on the pipe, the screw (5) is folded down and th... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6840546 | Electrofusion joint The invention provides an electrofusion joint made of a thermoplastic resin for connection with a resin pipe by heat generation of heating wires embedded in its saddle portion through electric conduction, such as a saddle joint comprising a saddle portion to be fitt... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6811148 | Quick-connect diffuser assembly The Quick Connect Diffuser Assembly of the present invention includes a special saddle in fluid communication with an air distribution header pipe and a diffuser body connected to the special saddle. The saddle is connected to the air distribution header pipe with a... | 11/02/2004 |
