Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146953 | Pipe joint cover structure and pipe connection method To mount a partition cover (2) in a pipe joint (1), a nut (12) is screwed onto a joint body (11) to sandwich the partition cover (2) between the joint body and the nut. At this time, the partition cover is supported so as not to pr... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8083266 | Gas riser apparatus, and method for making and using same A gas riser apparatus, and methods for making and using a gas riser apparatus, utilize a swivel-nut having an annular collar section thereof which includes a radially outwardly opening annular groove therein adapted for swaged/crimped attachment to the remainder of ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079619 | Hose end fitting An end fitting (200) for terminating an end of a hose comprising a tubular body of flexible material arranged between inner and outer helical wires, characterized in that the end fitting comprises: an inner member (202) adapted to be disposed at least ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7909367 | Capillary interconnection fitting and method of holding capillary tubing The present invention is a capillary interconnection fitting and method of clamping a capillary in the fitting that separates a forward ferrule that holds the capillary from a secondary clamping device. The fitting comprises a sealing ferrule, a compression screw an... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7806443 | Method and apparatus for connecting air conditioning coolant lines A method and apparatus for connecting air conditioning coolant lines. The apparatus comprises a coupler body, a coolant line, a flexible annular seal, a nut, and a deformable annular retainer. The coupler body has a passageway extending therethrough and a coolant li... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7762592 | Tube fitting for stainless steel tubing A tube fitting that uses only two components, namely a fitting body and a fitting nut. The nut and body are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut includes an integral tube gripping ring that cooperates with a camming su... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7690693 | Pre-assemblable, push-in fitting connection for corrugated tubing Fitting connections for corrugated metal tubing. The connection includes a body having an externally-threaded end, a nut or other fastener which is threadably engageable with the body end, and a collet which is receivable coaxially within the fastener. The collet is... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7665772 | Metallic cutting ring The invention provides for a metallic cutting ring for a screw connection for sealingly connecting a tube to an attachment part, which metallic cutting ring has a tube abutment section and a cutting section which adjoins the tube abutment section in the axial direct... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7661722 | Gas riser apparatus, and method for making and using same A gas riser apparatus, and methods for making and using a gas riser apparatus, utilize a swivel-nut having an annular collar section thereof which includes a radially outwardly opening annular groove therein adapted for swaged/crimped attachment to the remainder of ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7644958 | Compression fitting for a heating and/or sanitary pipe The compression fitting (10) for a heating and/or sanitary pipe comprises a fitting body (12) including a supporting sleeve (16) adapted to have a pipe end (66) slid thereonto, and a conical abutment face (20). The compression fitt... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7469936 | Pipe coupling A coupling for creating a fluid-conducting connection between a pipe and a stub, where the stub has no pipe-supporting extension over which the pipe is to be connected. The coupling includes a coupling body having a forward end for being secured to the stub, a rearw... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7419190 | Universal water meter connector assembly A universal water meter connector assembly that is configured to be used with different sized water meter couplers and a variety of dwelling supply lines. The universal water meter connector assembly includes a hexagonal hollow body that terminates in an externally ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407196 | Tube fitting with separable tube gripping device A tube fitting for a tube end has a female threaded member that cooperates with a male threaded member. The female member includes a tube gripping device in the form of a gripping ring or ferrule that is attached to the female member by a frangible web. Upon a parti... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7393018 | Tube fitting for stainless steel tubing A tube fitting that uses only two components, namely a fitting body and a fitting nut. The nut and body are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut includes an integral tube gripping ring that cooperates with a camming su... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7350828 | Tube fitting with sealant A tube fitting (50) that uses two basic components, namely a fitting body (54) and a fitting nut (52). The nut (52) and body (54) are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut (52) ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347457 | Hose connection piece, a hose coupling and a hose fitting having a hose connection piece A hose connection piece is disclosed having a region for the reception of a hose end, wherein a peripheral sealing groove is provided on the outer side of the hose connection piece for the sealing of the hose connection. Also disclosed is a hose coupling having a ho... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7308791 | Hydraulic disc brake lever assembly A brake lever assembly for actuating a hydraulic disc brake system is shown and described. The brake lever assembly provides two-stage braking by operatively connecting a lever to first and second pistons contained in a master cylinder. The first and second pistons ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7281377 | Hydraulic disc brake lever assembly A brake lever assembly for actuating a hydraulic disc brake system is shown and described. The brake lever assembly provides two-stage braking by operatively connecting a lever to first and second pistons contained in a master cylinder. The first and second pistons ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270351 | Pipe coupling A coupling assembly for plastic pipes including a nut, a body, a grip-ring, and a seal. The nut can engage the body through appropriate threads and includes a hooked projection having a sloping surface adapted to abut against and provide a force on a corresponding s... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270349 | Quick-release coupling for pipes A quick-action coupling for coupling pipes includes a tubular inner part having an outer surface for supporting a pipe to be coupled; an inner sleeve and a clamping ring, each surrounding at least a portion of the tubular inner part for clamping the pipe to be coupl... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267372 | Tube 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 |
| 7255373 | Coupling or transition fitting for the connection of metal or plastic pipes A pipe coupling having a radially deformable housing, wherein a pipe is freely insertable into the housing bore and a nut causes engagement of the grip ring with the pipe. The housing bore including a plurality of outwardly extending projections. The grip ring inclu... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240929 | Ferrule with plural inner diameters High localized loading, galling, and high torque forces have been generally eliminated or greatly reduced in a two ferrule tube fitting assembly through suitable modification of the rear ferrule so as to redirect the reaction forces acting between the front ferrule ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241081 | Pneumatic carrier A fluid-tight carrier (10) is disclosed which has main latches (34 and 36). Each main latch has a safety latch (70) which secures the main latches within the latched position until an operator deflects the safety latch (70) away fr... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7222887 | Fluid operated contractile drive A fluid operated contractile drive which has a contractile hose (4) extending between two head pieces (2 and 3), and attached to at least one head piece (2 and 3) by having its respective end section (10) clamped in an annul... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204350 | Master cylinder lever for a hydraulic disc brake having favorable handle pivot geometry A bicycle hydraulic disc brake master cylinder includes a housing having a bar clamp at one end configured for fastening the housing to a bicycle handle bar, the bar clamp receiving the handle bar along a clamp axis. A handle is pivotably connected to the housing to... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175208 | High temperature end fitting and method of use Embodiments of a system and method for sealing an end of a flowline to an end fitting are disclosed. Such methods include providing an end fitting housing having a bore, wherein a portion of the bore has a tapered inner surface, inserting an open end of a flexible p... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156217 | Motion transmitting apparatus A motion transmitting apparatus wherein an electric motor, an engine or another prime mover rotates an axially fixed first part relative to a coaxial axially movable non-rotatable second part. The structure which serves to move the second part axially in response to... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7108288 | Tube fitting with separable tube gripping ring A tube fitting for a tube end has a female threaded member that cooperates with a male threaded member. The female member includes a tube gripping device in the form of a gripping ring or ferrule that is attached to the female member by a fungible web. Upon a partia... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097391 | Pneumatic carrier A fluid-tight carrier (10) is disclosed which has main latches (34 and 36). Each main latch has a safety latch (70) which secures the main latches within the latched position until an operator deflects the safety latch (70) away fr... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090256 | Pipe joint A pipe joint provided with a joint main body having a male screw portion and a cap nut screwed on the male screw portion of the joint main body. And, the pipe joint has a C-shaped stop ring having an opening on its periphery. The stop ring, having an inner blade to ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7080859 | Rain tight fitting for metal tubing A rain tight fitting for connecting electrical metal tubing to a panel. The rain tight fitting includes a tubular body having an inner bore and a rearward end. A threaded outer periphery and a seal ring seat are included on the rearward end. A seal ring is disposed ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069958 | Assembly and method for stiffening a flexible pipe An assembly and method for stiffening a flexible member according to which a stiffening member and an adapter surround the flexible member and an insert extends in an annulus between the adapter and the flexible member. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066496 | Fitting with separable gripping device for pipe and tube A tube fitting for a tube end has a female threaded member that cooperates with a male threaded member. The female member includes a tube gripping device in the form of a gripping ring or ferrule that is attached to the female member by a frangible web. Upon a parti... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059881 | Spoolable composite coiled tubing connector A connector providing methods and apparatus for connecting two lengths of composite coiled tubing whereby the connector can be spooled with the tubing onto a reel. Embodiments of the connector include female and male housings which join together to create the coiled... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055868 | Corrugated tube fitting A fitting for an end of a length of corrugated tubing forms a gas-tight metal-to-metal seal by rolling and folding an endmost corrugation into a axially extending annular groove in the fitting body. A ridged retainer grips the tubing corrugations above the endmost c... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7025384 | Apparatus 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 |
| 7014217 | Pipe connector An improved pipe connector includes a fastening member between two connecting pipes. The fastening member has a fastening section on one end coupling with a pad sleeve. The fastening section is coupled with a bracing sleeve from outside for housing a pipe. A sleeve ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011344 | Connector and method of use of the connector A connector for connection of a pipe end portion of coiled tubing adapted for connecting a piece of downhole equipment. The connector is formed by three separate parts that can be screwed together two and two, of which a radially inner shrinkable adapter sleeve comp... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6974162 | Pipe coupling A coupling assembly for plastic pipes including a nut, a body, a grip-ring, and a seal. The nut can engage the body through appropriate threads and includes a hooked projection having a sloping surface adapted to abut against and provide a force on a corresponding s... | 12/13/2005 |
