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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136845 | Clamp tension compensating, self-sustaining cuff apparatus and method A coupling apparatus for coupling free ends of a pair of tubular ducts in flow communication with one another, and where the free ends of the ducts are separated by an axial gap. The apparatus may have a sleeve having a length sufficient to span the gap and to overl... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8016325 | Self-positioning adapting system between aircraft and preconditioned-air supply hose A system and method for connecting a traditional air chute to an air hose delivering preconditioned air to an aircraft includes an adapter system. The adapter system includes a flexible stage having an exterior surrounding a hollow interior configured to receive air... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7988203 | Minimal penetration lateral pipe connection assembly A pipe connection assembly is disclosed including a cylindrical hub having an interior diameter and a leading end having an exterior beveled surface that defines a leading edge of the hub; and a cylindrical elastomeric sleeve having an inner end that includes a radi... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7731242 | Pipe clamp with built in test fitting A pipe clamp includes a deformable cylindrical sealing sleeve having a continuous side wall with a slotted opening extending 180 degrees around the circumference of the side wall adapted to receive a gate valve plate. The slotted opening has protruding lips bordered... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7665771 | Flexible header joint A flexible header joint for a high performance automobile is provided, wherein the first end of the joint receives a header collector and the second end of the joint receives an exhaust pipe. A cylindrical clamp maintains the joint in position to the header collecto... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7644957 | Expansion-deflecting coupling The present invention provides an expansion-deflection coupling which allows for higher angular deflection, as well as greater axial expansion and compression with increased parallel offset movements. The coupling includes a pair of identical hubs adapted to accommo... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7452005 | Duct sealing apparatus An apparatus for coupling and sealing tubes, comprising a flexible duct having a first and second end portions, each portion having an outwardly extending seal portion connected to a flat portion, which in turn is connected to an angled portion which connects to a f... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7431344 | Connection assembly and related method A connection system for sealingly interconnecting components of a high pressure fluid flow system, for example, an automobile engine air intake. The system can include a conduit defining a groove that is locked in a corresponding groove defined by a component, for e... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7377005 | Vacuum apparatus A vacuum hose for moving particulate materials such as grain from a storage bin is formed from separate pieces of metal tube and flexible rubber hose arranged alternately and connected end to end by hose clamps. The pieces are at least 12 inches long and less than 3... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367362 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber str... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7350827 | Cam expansion ring assembly An expansion ring assembly and method for sealingly installing a gasket within an opening in a wall of a structure. The expansion ring assembly includes an expansion ring having first and second adjacent end portions, and first and second cam members are rotatably c... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7314066 | Air distributor for a bioleaching system An air distributor for use in heap or dump leaching systems is disclosed. The air distributor includes an air pipe having a series of holes for releasing air from the pipe and one or more protective members spaced outwardly of the air holes to shield the air holes. | 01/01/2008 |
| 7302741 | Hose clamp and spring liner An improved hose clamp having an annular band with an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner. The spring liner includes an outwardly projecting circumferential ridge; an inwardly projecting circumferential ridge on each side of the outwardly proje... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7243955 | Universal pipe connectors and sealing element therefor A universal pipe connector for forming a connection with at least one pipe end includes a connector body having an opening for receiving the pipe end. A clamping ring, extending around, and mechanically engaging, the opening, features a tightening mechanism for tigh... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7240930 | Quick-connect/quick-disconnect conduit connectors Connector for connecting a pair of tubular components together, such as a pair of exhaust conduits of a dryer or an exhaust conduit of a dryer to a dryer vent or wall-mounted vent sleeve, including a pair of generally semi-cylindrical members each having a first, co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7168673 | Pole stabilization and support system and kit A pole support system comprises a metal sleeve that generally conforms to an outer surface of the pole; an elastic liner disposed between the metal sleeve and the pole; and a clamping band that circumscribes and compresses the metal sleeve over the elastic liner aga... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7140648 | Flexible 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 |
| 7134695 | Fittings and method of use An article for connecting a fluid conduit and a fluid container includes a receptacle configured to receive the fluid conduit. The receptacle has a base defining an opening for providing communication between the container and the fluid conduit and a sealing surface... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7107995 | Urinary-control device A urinary-control device for inhibiting male incontinence includes an upper clamping member; a lower clamping member; a hinge; and a releasable, self-locking mechanism. The upper clamping member has first and second distal ends and a substantially arcuate inner surf... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101131 | Attachment system An attachment system for securing a rod member in a mounting opening of a constructional component (44; 74; 97) includes a receiving sleeve (5; 37; 64; 73; 93) for receiving the rod member (23; 40), and an actuation member (4; 35; 62; 72; 81;... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096584 | Flexible 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 |
| 7077166 | Drain hose for electrical appliance having water outlet A continuous drain hose for an electrical appliance having a water outlet is disclosed. The drain hose comprises a first cylindrical end portion being connectable to the water outlet, a second end portion being connectable to a drain pipe and comprising a bellows th... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7025388 | Method and apparatus for forming leak-proof coupling for beverage distribution system A method and apparatus is provided for forming a leak proof coupling between two thin walled metallic ends in a beverage distribution system. The pipe ends are prepared by cutting the ends and ensuring that the cross-section of the ends are round. An alignment devic... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022167 | Desiccant dehumidifier hose connector A raised ring encircling a duct at an output port of a desiccant dehumidifier housing prevents its flexible hose from blowing off the duct even when clamped, as dried air blowing pressures through the duct increase. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004513 | Pipe coupling methods A pipe coupling method includes an inlet insert, a clamping ring, a clamp and the forming of a flange on an end of two adjacent pipes. A clamping ring includes an inner groove sized to receive the flanges of the two adjacent pipes. A first end of the inlet insert is... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004512 | Indented apex V-retainer coupling with cushion A pipe coupling includes a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall and an apex wall spanning and connecting the first lateral wall to the second lateral wall. The apex wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface. A gasket is disposed on the inner surface o... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004508 | Flexible drain element A flexible drain element is used in place of a trap and has a section that is flexible with a stiffness that is selected to make clearing blockages easy and expeditious. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994354 | Vibrationally decoupling gasket A gasket includes a fist sealing portion, a second sealing portion, and an elastic arm sealingly connecting between the two. The first sealing portion sealingly engages a first member and the second sealing portion sealingly engages a second member. The elastic arm ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994378 | Sleeve for joining and sealing conduits The apparatus for joining and sealing conduits, includes edge trim, a sleeve, and a retaining element. The edge trim is shaped to mount upon and engage an end of a conduit. The sleeve extends between the conduits and at least partially surrounds the edge trim. The s... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976712 | Corrosion-resistant coupling means and methods for using same A coupling couples pipes of pipe fixes, especially polytetrafluoroethylene pipes. Methods for using the coupling are also provided. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6942253 | Locator tab and associated hose clamp An improved locator and hose clamp configuration that is able to statically position a hose clamp in close proximity to the end of a hose, and resist substantial pull off loads. The improved hose clamp locator comprises a connection portion, a head portion, a deflec... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941710 | Columnar jack concealing device The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932004 | Hose constraint for planter apparatus An apparatus for use with an agricultural assembly including at least one rigid support member and a plurality of power cables that traverse along trajectories generally aligned with a cable trajectory adjacent a mounting segment on a mounting side of the support me... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6905141 | Glass elements with a conductive coating, the use thereof, as well as devices, installations and pipe conducts produced therefrom Glass modules for use in the assembly of equipment, installations and for pipe works, the surfaces of which are entirely or partially coated with a conductive coating, in particular from transparent conductive polymers for the purpose of reducing surface resistance,... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899359 | Means for coupling conduit Couplers for coupling conduit in end-to-end flow communication relationship are disclosed. A coupler has at least two coupling members each having one end hingingly attachable to one end of another of the at least two coupling members, and one of each coupling membe... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6889647 | Connector assembly A connector assembly including the resilient member and two band clamps includes a feature for preventing the band clamps from overlapping with each other when the band clamps are tightened. The band clamps can include projections extending from an outer surface the... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6874822 | Resinous tube A resinous tube has opposite ends into one of which a mating member is fitted and with which the mating member is connected, and includes a sealing ring, a fastening cap, and a clamp. The sealing ring is disposed on an inner peripheral surface of the opposite end, a... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6866301 | 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. A plurality of s... | 03/15/2005 |
