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Class 285/222.5 - Distinct metal layers (e.g., wire cloth, etc.)


Subclass of Class 285 - Pipe joints or couplings
Definition: Subject matter wherein each layer includes metal of some
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 10/07/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7430805Method of making flexible connectors
A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing, a polymeric sleeve aligned with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing, and a length of mesh tubing extending the entire length of corrugated tubing and over the polymeric sleeve. The distal en...
10/07/2008
7303213Flexible pipe connected to an end fitting
A pipe structure comprising a length of a flexible pipe connected to an end fitting, the flexible pipe comprising an armour layer and an underlying pipe layer the armour layer, the underlying pipe layer having an outer surface around which armouring wires of an armo...
12/04/2007
7267372Tube 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
7234732Pipe coupling for joining pipes of varying diameters
A pipe coupling for joining a first pipe to pipes of varying diameters includes first and second hollow fittings which are secured together in end-to-end relationship by a crimping process to rigidly hold the fitting members together to form a continuous fluid passa...
06/26/2007
7140645Quick-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
7140648Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same
A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing having a distal end and an end piece having a proximal end. The proximal end of the end piece is engaged with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing and a length of polymeric tubing is utilized ...
11/28/2006
7121591Flexible metal hose assembly and method of making the same
A hose assembly including an elongated flexible metal hose attached to a hose fitting having a fitting body defining a passageway for conveying material. The fitting body has a mating portion for connecting the hose assembly to a corresponding fitting which delivers...
10/17/2006
7114526Composite hose with a corrugated metal tube
A composite hose comprises a corrugated metal tube as barrier layer against permeation of conveyed fluid and a reinforcing layer which is formed by braiding a reinforcing wire member made of a metal wire. A braid density of the reinforcing layer is 55% or less. ...
10/03/2006
7104285Hose with corrugated metal tube
A hose with corrugated metal tube comprises a corrugated metal tube as innermost layer and outer layer in a radially outer side thereof including elastic layer and reinforced layer. The reinforced layer is braided with reinforcing filament members at a braid or wind...
09/12/2006
7096584Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same
A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing, a polymeric sleeve aligned with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing, and a length of mesh tubing extending the entire length of corrugated tubing and over the polymeric sleeve. The distal en...
08/29/2006
7080858Seawater suction hose and method
A flexible seawater suction hose is configured to include a tube body of flexible rubber material reinforced by textile fabric and steel wire. Opposite ends of the tube body are terminated to a respective connector. A steel cable is incorporated within the tube body...
07/25/2006
7080860Fastening structure for end of hose with corrugated metal tube
In a hose with a corrugated metal tube, an axial leading end portion of the corrugated metal tube is configured as an extending portion so as to extend in an axial direction beyond a base portion of a socket fitting and be exposed out of an outer layer of the hose. ...
07/25/2006
7025384Apparatus and method for securing a tubular liner in a composite pipe
A device for mechanically securing a tubular liner in a pipe having a tubular member and connectors on each end. The connector has a bore with an internal seat that may have grooves and be tapered depending upon the application. The liner extends through the tubular...
04/11/2006
7021673Hose with corrugated metal tube
A hose having a corrugated metal tube as the innermost layer and an outer layer including an inner elastic layer, a reinforced layer and an outer elastic layer. A socket fitting is swaged onto the hose body at three axially spaced points. The corrugated metal tube i...
04/04/2006
7017949Flexible corrugated hose fitting
A flexible corrugated hose fitting, which is particularly provided for high-pressure installations, such as air conditioning installations using CO2 as the refrigerant, has a connecting element, which can be snapped together with the interior corrugated pipe of the ...
03/28/2006
6922893Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same
A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing, a polymeric sleeve aligned with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing, and a length of mesh tubing extending the entire length of corrugated tubing and over the polymeric sleeve. The distal en...
08/02/2005
6923477End-fitting for flexible pipe
A fixing end-fitting for a flexible tubular pipe, the pipe comprising an inner sealing sheath, a pressure vault comprising a short-pitch helical winding of a metal forming wire, an intermediate sheath and at least a web of tensile long-pitch wound armour wires and a...
08/02/2005
6783160Plastic-lined metal-encased tubing segment connector system
The invention relates generally to a solderless metallic-encased, polymeric-lined connector system. ...
08/31/2004
6742813Method of securing reinforcement wires to an end termination of a pipeline or a cable, an end termination, and uses of the method and the end termination
In a method of securing tensile reinforcement elements (7) of a pipeline or a cable to an end termination (18), the end termination is provided with a plurality of locking holes through which the reinforcement elements to be secured are pulled. Inserti...
06/01/2004
6742815Fluid line connector assembly
A fluid line connector assembly for connecting between two fluid transmission lines or between a transmission line and an appliance or other apparatus, such as a commercial fryer. The assembly includes a length of thin-walled, flexible tubing having helical corrugat...
06/01/2004
5988226High pressure safety hose assembly and method of manufacturing
A flexible, high pressure gas safety hose assembly is provided. The safety hose assembly has a tube with a first end and a second end, and a metal braid covering the tube. The hose assembly also has an inner fitting connected about the tube at the first e...
11/23/1999
5911448Coupling for composite hose and method of making same
A reinforced hose coupling including an end fitting having first and second, axially extending sections with the first section comprising a connector and a second section providing a nipple with external grooves. A metal ferrule is mounted on the nipple a...
06/15/1999
5884945Sanitary hose
The invention relates to a sanitary hose, particularly a connecting hose for connecting a sanitary fitting to a water feed line. The hose has a flexible, at least single-layer hose body (10) and an encasing tube (14) surrounding it substantially over its ...
03/23/1999
5803511Adaptors and method of attaching metal braid reinforced convoluted metal hoses to such adaptors
Metal braid reinforced convoluted metal hose assembly is provided where the metal braid is mechanically secured or cinched between an adaptor and or retainer and which demonstrates increased structural integrity in this interface area when compared to hos...
09/08/1998
4802404Composite cylinder assembly with removable liner assembly
Composite cylinder assembly includes a removable liner assembly consisting of a liner member having circumferential hoop stress windings wrapped thereabout. The ends of the liner assembly freely float on cylindrical end portions on the inner ends of end g...
02/07/1989
4109943Hose fitting assembly
This disclosure deals with a fitting designed to be secured to an end of a flexible hose of the type including an inner tube surrounded by a wire reinforcement. The fitting includes a nipple, a sleeve and a socket. The nipple has a tubular part which is i...
08/29/1978
 
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