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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167339 | Resin tube-equipped quick connector There is provided a resin tube-equipped quick connector capable of connecting a fuel-transporting resin tube to a mating pipe without hindrance even if the resin tube has a small diameter. The quick connector is constructed such that it includes a connector body hav... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8146956 | Coupling for a connector for fluid pipes with a metal wire spring A coupling for a connector for fluid pipes includes a female base in which a male end-piece is inserted to produce a sealed connection. An elastically deformable C-shaped metal wire spring immobilizes the end-piece in the base. A locking sleeve is movable axially ar... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8141914 | Water-conducting household appliance, in particular a dishwasher or washing machine A water-conducting household appliance includes a water-conducting line having a line end which is connected in a connecting position to a connecting piece, and a securing element which attaches onto the line end and the connecting piece and holds the line end in th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8087702 | Connector for a dialysis port A connector for connecting a dialysate port of a dialyzer with a dialysate-carrying line and a dialyzer. The connector has a recess with a shift element on the end which accommodates the dialyzer port. The shift element is accommodated in the recess and is displacea... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8002315 | Device for measuring fluid properties in caustic environments There is provided embodiments of a fluid fitting, and system incorporating the fluid fitting therein, which is compatible with harsh, caustic environments such as those environments found in the automotive industry. In one embodiment, the fluid fitting can comprise ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7971911 | Plug part of a plug-type connection arrangement and plug-type connection arrangement Plug part of a plug-type connection arrangement for connecting two fluid lines and plug-type connection arrangement including the plug part. The plug part includes at least one two-layer area, the two layers of the two-layer area including a metallic material. At le... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963569 | Locking pipe joint and a method of making the same A novel locking pipe joint for use in fluid-carrying pipe systems is described. The locking pipe joint of the present invention provides a system of joints that will withstand the stresses and forces imposed on a pipe system carrying fluids. The joint is constructed... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7946630 | Hydraulic system A hydraulic system, especially for motor vehicles includes a master cylinder, a slave cylinder and a pressure medium line connected thereto. The invention provides a hydraulic system which is simple or economical to produce by virtue of the fact that the hydraulic s... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7938455 | Device for axially connecting an external pipe section to a coaxial peg or an internal pipe section that engages in said section The invention relates to a device for axially connecting an external pipe section to a coaxial peg or internal pipe section that engages in the external pipe section, in particular for connecting the drain connecting piece of an injector for injecting fuel into inte... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7874595 | Plug-in connector for medium conduits The invention provides for a plug-in connector (1) for medium conduits comprising a plug-in part (4) sealingly introducible by a plug shank (6) into the receiving opening (16) of a connector counterpart (2) which is sealingly closa... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7837234 | Pipe joint unit and method of manufacturing the same A pipe joint unit includes a first pipe member with a male joint, a second pipe member with a female joint, and a pipe joint member coupling the first pipe member and the second pipe member. The male joint is received in the female joint such that an outer periphera... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7810848 | Pipe joint and pipe joint structure having the same and method of using the same A pipe joint for coupling a first pipe member and a second pipe member has a pipe mounting portion, an elastic displacing portion and an engagement portion. The pipe mounting portion is configured to be attached to one of the first and second pipe members. The elast... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7770938 | Quick coupling A quick coupling for joining two fluid lines includes a first part which has a projection with a. sloping surface directed towards one axial end and a stop face directed towards the other axial end, and a second part which has at least one bracket with a catch that ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7726699 | Dental treatment apparatus Apparatus for dental treatment includes a base, a treatment unit, and a connecting piece. The treatment unit has one or more treatment instruments and one or more lines for the supply of water, air and electricity. The connecting piece is placed in between the base ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7618070 | Fluid coupling assembly A fluid coupling assembly which has a novel female subassembly capable of receiving a male portion, the female subassembly being formed by spin welding two generally cylindrical plastic parts together, one of the parts being a quick connect end portion and the other... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7618069 | Secondary retention clip for fluid tube connection A tube is insertable into a housing and secured by a collet connector. The tube has a first upset portion for actuating the collet and a second upset portion outwardly from the first upset portion. A retention clip has a first pair of arms which attach to a portion ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7547047 | Coupler and method of making molded coupler A coupler device for fluid transport that includes a body with an outer sidewall. The body defines a slot disposed proximate one end, and extends in a direction transverse to and through the outer sidewall. A latch assembly is connected with the body. The latch asse... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7547048 | Fluid quick connector with integral pivotal retainer A fluid quick connector includes an integral retainer pivotally mounted on a housing for latchingly coupling a first endform in the bore of the housing. The retainer is coupled to the housing by a living hinge forming the retainer and the housing as a one-piece unit... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7537247 | Locking part for a rapid coupling A locking element for a quick connector is provided with a matable element releasably connectable to a receiving element of the quick connector. An actuating element is in engagement with the matable element and is mounted within the matable element such that it is ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7530605 | Quick-connect end fitting The coupling (10) comprises a body (16) suitable for being fitted onto a tube (12) in leaktight manner, and a locking clip (22) that is elastically deformable between a locking configuration in which at least one locking zone (24A,... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7527303 | Connector with check function An approximately cylindrical housing is coupled to one pipe, and the other pipe having an annular protruding portion on an outer periphery at an end portion is inserted into the housing to be coupled. Inside the housing, are installed a stopper that is held at an in... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7506897 | Plug-in coupling for connecting a fluid conduit to a pipe A plug-in coupling for connecting a fluid conduit to a pipe has a pipe section having a first end section to be connected to a fluid-conduit and a second end section to receive and lock a pipe. A securing ring is attached to the inner side of the pipe section. At le... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7503591 | Spray bar assembly conduit A spray bar assembly conduit having a connecting area easily attachable to a connecting piece. The connecting area includes a first outwardly directed bead which contacts the connecting piece and a second inwardly directed bead. The connecting piece is preferably eq... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7497480 | Hybrid quick connector A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body having a retainer housing and a separate stem. The retainer housing defines a through bore extending axially rearward from a male member reception end. The retainer housing includes a generally cylindrical space... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7497478 | Duct assembly A duct assembly comprises a collar that defines a bore and has a first plurality of slots and a second plurality of slots formed therethrough. The collar includes an annular wall formed within the bore and an end groove formed at one end thereof. A duct has an end f... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7497479 | Connecting means and filter device with such a connecting means The invention relates to a connecting device having a first pipe connecting piece, a second pipe connecting piece and a securing part. The two pipe connecting pieces are adapted to be connected to one another in a releasable and fluid-tight manner by the securing pa... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7484774 | Redundant latch/verifier for a quick connector A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body, a tubular male member with an upset, a primary retainer and a separate redundant latch/verifier. The connector body defines a through bore and the male member extends into the bore. The primary retainer releasa... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481463 | Connector device and checker A connecting portion of a quick connector is provided with a pair of stop arms. Each of the stop arms has an arm body that integrally includes an overhanging stop portion and an engaging pawl on a leading end portion thereof. The connecting portion is inserted in a ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481464 | Coupling, particularly pipe coupling for high-pressure pipes or hoses A coupling, particularly a pipe coupling for high-pressure pipes or high-pressure hoses, is equipped with coupling pieces provided at the ends to be connected, in each instance, and with a cuff that couples the coupling pieces, using at least two shear elements. The... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7469937 | Quick connecting device for ducts in motor vehicles It allows quick and effective coupling of a first duct end (female member) and a second duct end (male member). The male member includes an outer circumferential groove and the female member has two outer protrusions defining respective inner recesses adapted for re... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7464970 | Pipe joint A pipe joint for connecting a rigid pipe with a retaining flange to a tube includes a pipe joint body formed with a through bore and a window in communication with the bore. A tube connector portion may be connected at an angle to a rigid pipe connector portion. A p... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7445249 | Coupling The invention relates to a coupling comprising a receiving part (1) and a fixing part (10), which have a blocking assembly (15, 16, 17). If the insertion part has not been introduced into the receiving part (1) correctly, elements (15,... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7438328 | Quick connector A quick connector is provided with a connector housing and a wire retainer. The connector housing has a retainer mounting portion which is formed with engagement slits. The wire retainer is mounted on the retainer mounting portion such that engaging arms enter the e... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438240 | Hand-held sprayer for hose rollers A hand-held sprayer includes an at least partially hollow shaft section, a liquid dispensing section and a hollow connecting plug element for connecting a hose extension to the hand-held sprayer. The connecting plug element is arranged within shaft section and can b... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434846 | Quick coupling A quick coupling (1) comprising a sleeve-shaped coupling body (3) with a receiving opening (4) to receive one end (5) of a pipe (2), a retaining element (7) to hold the end (5) of the pipe in the coupling body (3 | 10/14/2008 |
| 7401818 | Quick connector An engagement protrusion is formed in square in cross-section integrally on an outer surface of a main body of a retainer, and is provided on a position opposed to a space for deformation so as to extend from an opposite axial end to short of an axial center of the ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401820 | Connector mounting structure A connector is inserted into a connection hole provided on a fluid piping equipment, and the connector is prevented from dropping out via a retainer held by a retainer holding portion. The connector has a connecting portion including a flange stop portion, and a pos... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390025 | Secondary latch/verifier for a quick connector A quick connector coupling comprising a female connector body, a tubular male member, a primary retainer and a secondary latch/verifier. The female connector body has a through bore and transverse slots open to the bore. The male tubular member with an annular upset... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387725 | One-touch fitting type single or multiple adapter, filter assembly detachably engaged with the same and water purifying system employing these elements A one-touch fitting type adapter and a filter assembly are provided in which the filter assembly used for machinery, such as a bidet or a refrigerator, is easily assembled with or disassembled from the adapter through a one-touch fitting manner such that the filter ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7370674 | Modular fluid distribution system An interconnection assembly for the transport of a fluid between an external fluidic means and a mounting block of a modular fluid distribution system, comprising: a cylindrical cavity formed through a face of the mounting block; a cylindrical flow element, a fluid ... | 05/13/2008 |
