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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422031 | Rotary unions, fluid delivery systems, and related methods A rotary union having a housing, a rotor, and a post such that a fluid can be conveyed through the rotary union. The rotor is rotatably coupled to the housing, preferably by at least one bearing interposed between a portion of the rotor exterior and a portion of the... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7390375 | Method and a device for connecting a plastic conduit and a plastic socket A method and a device for connecting a plastic line part in a plastic socket. A head end (9) of the line part (6) is heated contactlessly all the way round until the end curls over to a diameter that is greater than the inside diameter of the socket ( | 06/24/2008 |
| 7356876 | Swivel assembly for connecting a wand to a nozzle assembly of a vacuum cleaner In one aspect, a swivel assembly connects a wand to a nozzle assembly of a vacuum cleaner. The assembly includes a connector for pivotally connecting to the nozzle assembly and having an oversized opening formed in an outer sidewall thereof. A receiver is provided f... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7328921 | Fluid rotary joint A device which allows fluid to enter and/or exit the device axially or radially thru multiple ports, on and/or offset from the axis of rotation. One end of the assembly can be rotated axially with respect to the other while keeping fluids isolated from each other. C... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7270348 | Releasable connector including swivel A connector for releasably attaching a pair of conduits includes male and female components having proximal and distal ends and a lumen, and a swivel connection releasably connecting the male and female components. The swivel connection permits fluid communication b... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7108293 | Swivel connector for a pipeline A swivel connector (10) for a pipeline includes first and second connecting members (12, 14) connectable in the pipeline. The connecting members (12, 14) have round, telescopic pipe sections (32, 42), an annular seal (36, 46) betwe... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108292 | Hose coupler An apparatus for coupling ends of a first hose and a second hose. The apparatus comprises a male coupler configured to attach to the first hose, and a female coupler having an inner cavity and being configured to attach to the second hose in the inner cavity by way ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7021675 | Swivel assembly A swivel assembly for use with a water gun mounted on a base or coupled to a water supply conduit to discharge a high velocity stream of water into a mineral stockpile and slurry pit, the swivel assembly comprises a stationary swivel section and a rotatably swivel s... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004509 | Journal bearing mounted hub seal rotary joint A rotary joint comprising a stationary head including a fluid chamber therein, the chamber opening at a bottom surface of the heaf, a rotatable nipple having an outer surface and an internal axial passageway in fluid communication with the fluid chamber; and a seal ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6989799 | Antenna assembly including a dual flow rotating union An antenna assembly including a first rotating pedestal including an antenna thereon, a second pedestal supporting the first pedestal, and a dual flow rotating union having a longitudinal axis. The dual flow rotating union includes a rotating housing portion coupled... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6851724 | Dual flow rotating union A dual flow rotating union with a longitudinal axis, including a conduit having opposing ports oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis, the conduit having a rotating section and a stationary section. One conduit port is located on the rotating section, the other ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6742814 | Miniature patio heater A miniature patio heater is provided which has a total height of approximately 3 ft. and which has a shroud with a diameter less than 2 ft. The patio heater includes a base having a vertically extending chamber, which is approximately 1.5 ft. high, for receiving a s... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6685233 | Suction hose assembly for an upright type vacuum cleaner A suction hose assembly for an upright type vacuum cleaner having an air inlet connected to one end of a flexible hose and a suction pipe at the other end. A connection portion movably connects the suction pipe to the flexible hose allowing the suction pi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6676170 | Pivotable connector for manipulator A connector includes a pivot portion (10), a sleeve (40) and a connect portion (60). The pivot portion includes a body (12) and a head (14). The body defines two channels (16), and two through holes (18) in respective communication with the channels. The ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6539715 | Turbocharger swivel connector A 90° swivel connector capable of rotating 360° has threads on one end that screw into a threaded hole in a boss on a compressor portion of a turbocharger and has barbs on the other end of the swivel connector for receiving and retaining a hose. The 360... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6505861 | Rotatable swivel elbow The invention relates to a swivel adapter-coupler that is to be positioned between a conventional fixed drop elbow on the end of a hose of a tanker truck for an underground storage tank. The other end of the swivel adapter-coupler attaches to the pipe ada... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6478342 | Swivel coupling for a hose A swivel coupling for attachment to a hose. The swivel coupling comprises a sleeve defining an aperture sized to received a retainer clip. The hose is formed with convolutions so that the retainer clip may be attached to the hose. When the hose is inserte... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6116275 | Animal, human and industrial waste distribution system The outlet hose from the lagoon pump is telescopically connected to the waste injector inlet tube such that the outlet hose is free to rotate and maintain itself in a straight condition by the fluid pressure in the outlet hose during use. A tow swivel is ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5609212 | Adjustable sprinkler head positioning assembly An adjustable sprinkler head positioning assembly is disclosed that includes a first conduit member and a second conduit member that are selectively positionable relative to each other and to a drop line fitting so as to position a sprinkler head at a des... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5409066 | Adjustable sprinkler head positioning assembly An adjustable sprinkler head positioning assembly is disclosed that includes a first conduit member and a second conduit member that are selectively positionable relative to each other and to a drop line fitting so as to position a sprinkler head at a des... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5257825 | Barb and swivel spout elbow fittings An elbow fitting of selected member configurations and comprised of two members separately machined utilizing bar stock exterior form and one of which is cross drilled for assembly with the other and preferably adapted to rotatably receive a swivel spout ... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5248166 | Flowline safety joint A flowline safety joint having a tubular member supported from a subsea tree structure, an elbow having a horizontal passage therethrough and a vertical passage extending upwardly from said horizontal passage, a stab-in male member having a leading end, a... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5195206 | Windshield cleaning system, especially for motor vehicles A windshield cleaning system with a washing system includes a washing liquid pipe non-rotatably fixed in a bore of a wiper shaft, the end of which washing liquid pipe is inserted into a pot-like connecting piece protected against twisting. Thereby the con... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5195786 | Internally-located dual flow rotating union A rotating union used to transmit fluid to and from a rotating shaft includes a hollow tubular housing having inlet and outlet ports defined on an outer end, a set of radial bearings stationarily mounting the tubular housing within an axial bore in the ro... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5009455 | seal A sealed joint between two relatively movable surfaces. There is a recess in a first surface and a sealing member is received in with a close fit in the recess. The sealing member has a modulus of elasticity such that it does not deform substantially unde... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4934324 | Apparatus and method for extracting focused solar radiant energy There is provided solar heat collecting apparatus which comprises a solar collector panel rotatably supported about a horizontal and a vertical axis and drive means for rotating the panel simultaneously about the two axes. The collector panel comprises a ... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4934744 | Rotary joint for conveying feedwater A device for supplying feedwater to, and conveying feedwater from, a shaft tube assembly (20,22) of a machine having a rotary part, which assembly (20,22) has a longitudinal axis about which the assembly (20,22) rotates together with the rotary part, the ... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4852563 | Multifunction connector for a breathing circuit A component of a breathing circuit for directing air to a patient requiring treatment. The component comprises a tubular conduit having a male end and a female end. A locking clip is disposed on the housing adjacent the male end of the component. A plural... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4844512 | Freely rotatable snap-fit connector for pipes A connector having a male part and a female part, the latter having a hollow body and a hollow housing portion connected thereto to form a passage for flow of fluid. The portion is provided with at least one detent on the inside wall and has an opening on... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4763693 | Faucet with improved swivel spout A swivel spout sub-assembly is disclosed for use on water faucets with the swivel spout sub-assembly being of simplified configuration to provide facile assembly and disasembly thereof. The swivel spout sub-assembly includes a water output nipple on the f... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4747621 | Aquatic vacuum hose swivel cuff An aquatic vacuum hose swivel cuff coupling comprises, in combination, a blow-molded vacuum hose and a molded swivel cuff. The hose includes one end which terminates as a corrugated end portion having circumferential grooves therein. The swivel cuff compo... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4706999 | Flexible, resilient saddle for swingjoint Disclosed is a flexible resilient saddle for effecting a fluid path between a primary channel and a secondary channel, the secondary channel oriented normally to the flow axis of the primary channel, the flow path passing thru an aperture in the primary c... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4695078 | Swivel pipe joint A swivel joint for pipes includes a split collet carried by a male portion of the coupling, and which provides an abutment for a threaded annular nut carried by a female member of the coupling, the nut being lockable in its adjusted position, the male mem... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4570440 | Articulated connector An articulating type exhaust connector for a vehicle having a transversely mounted engine with an exhaust manifold moveable with respect to an exhaust header conduit caused by engine roll. The articulated connector includes a seating surface formed at the... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4558889 | Aquatic vacuum hose swivel cuff An aquatic vacuum hose swivel cuff coupling comprises, in combination, a blow-molded vacuum hose and a molded swivel cuff. The hose includes one end which terminates as a right cylindrical end portion and a hose ring provided substantially adjacent to the... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4557489 | Pressure balanced seal A pressure balanced mechanical seal, especially adaptable for use in a swivel in an oil well drilling arrangement comprising a pair of relatively rotatable seal rings constructed of silicon carbide or tungsten carbide each received in a cavity defined by ... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4555118 | Seal construction for fluid swivel joints Face and radial sealing arrangements for a fluid swivel joint such as is commonly used on offshore loading terminals for tankers. The sealed fluid joint includes first and second adjacent joint rings which are rotatable relative to each other about a comm... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4537424 | Cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus, especially a suction nozzle, for a vacuum cleaner. The apparatus has a joint pan connected with an apparatus housing, and a joint head connected with an apparatus connecting piece for a handle of the vacuum cleaner. The joint parts a... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4512790 | Rotary sealing device A rotary sealing device for connecting a fixed gas supply pipe to a tube rotating about its axis. It comprises a first rotary member for receiving the fixed pipe, a second rotary member for receiving and sealing the rotary pipe and fixed to the first memb... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4501442 | Apparatus for supplying fluid to a rotating tube A sealed rotary joint and method are described wherein a purge fluid is passed over a tube rotating within an end cap and through a ball bearing component of the joint.... | 02/26/1985 |