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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157296 | High-tensile plug-in connector A connector device comprising a connector socket, a connector housing, and a connector plug. In an embodiment, the connector socket and connector plug may be configured so that they can be formed, for example, on pipe ends in a cold-forming process. The connector ho... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8056938 | Fitting for corrugated conduit A fitting for joining a corrugated conduit to a structure associated therewith is disclosed. The fitting comprises a hollow body having an inner chamber and at least two body resilient tabs extending from an end. The at least two body resilient tabs define at least ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7963570 | Quick connect coupling stabilization apparatus, systems and methods A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling includes a clip, a male stem having an annular clip groove adapted to receive the clip, a female port having a step groove adapted to receive the clip upon insertion of the stem into the port, and a sleeve sl... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7914050 | Adaptor and method for converting standard tube fitting/port to push-to-connect tube fitting/port An adaptor (45) for converting to a push-to-connect tube fitting/port a standard tube fitting/port body (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) having a threaded portion (11) for threaded attachment of a nut/plug (12), comprises a coupling nut... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7845686 | Restrained pipe joining system for plastic pipe A restrained pipe joining system is shown comprising male and female ends each having aligned circumferential grooves which form a canal for passage of a locking key strap. During manufacture, the female belled end is sequentially formed over a Rieber style gasket a... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7841629 | Plug-in coupling for fluidic systems A plug-in coupling for fluidic systems, in particular for CO2- and fuel-conducting systems, including a housing (1) and a plug (2) which can be inserted into the housing (1). The plug (2) can be inserted by a plug stem (3 | 11/30/2010 |
| 7819438 | Quick connect coupling A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling has a clip, a male portion having an annular groove adapted to receive the clip, a female portion, and a sealing element. The female portion has a dual function frustoconical portion adapted to compress the s... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7780201 | Tube connector with three part construction and latching component A connector for connecting a tube within a receptacle. A latching component fits within the receptacle, and receives a plug member to which the tube is connected. One end of receptacle is adapted, for instance, to be attached to a tube on a motor drive unit of a bre... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7766394 | Breakaway connectors and systems A breakaway connector for use with a medical (e.g., catheter) or other fluid system. The connector may include two couplers that engage one another via a substantially frictionless retention device. In one embodiment, the retention device includes a biased cylindric... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7722089 | Fluid coupling Fluid coupling for connecting pressurised conduits. The coupling includes a spigot having a first circumferential groove disposed on an outer surface thereof and a socket having a second circumferential groove on an inner surface thereof. The spigot and the socket a... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7699356 | Quick connector for fluid conduit A quick connector coupling has either a linear or an angled female coupling member, a male coupling member which is attached to a radiator, a bushing, a sealing means, and a locking ring, which maintains the connection of the male coupling member and the female coup... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7686349 | Tube couplings A tube coupling includes a body having a cylindrical projection to engage in a tube to be secured to the body. A grab ring is mounted by arms having openings to snap onto abutments on the coupling body. The grab ring encircles with a clearance the projection and eng... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7631904 | Releasable plug-in connection for pipelines or the like A pipeline plug-in connection (10) has a receiving part (14), a plug-in part (16) which can be plugged into the receiving part (14), a sealing element (18) for sealing between the receiving part and the plug-in part, and an elastic... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7631905 | quick connect coupling A quick connect coupling having a clip, a port having an interior annular groove adapted to support the clip, a forward cylinder, a rear cylinder, and a first transition ramp, and defines a port peak distance. The coupling also has a sealing element. Additionally, t... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7614665 | Plug-in connector for tube and hose lines with reinforced material cross-section A plug-in connection for pipe and hose lines with a reinforced material cross-section. The connection includes a nozzle that forms at least one catch shoulder and a connector that can be engaged with the nozzle and has at least one catch spring with legs, the latter... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7614666 | End section of a fluid line with molded-on push-in fitting An end section of a plastic fluid line with a push-in fitting is injection molded on coaxially for sealed push-in connection to a mating element of complementary shape with the aid of a securing element which transmits axial forces. The assembly formed of an end sec... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7597362 | Plug-in connector for tube and hose lines with catch spring guide A plug-in connector for tube and hose lines includes a nozzle with a catch shoulder extending around at least a part of the outer circumference. The catch shoulder is formed by an inclined surface with a slope that increases from the outer circumference and a catch ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7578529 | Quick connect collet retainer with self-centering structure A collet quick connect fluid coupling includes a self-centering structure that is received within a channel (36) in a pilot (32). The channel and self-centering leg (28) ensures the collet (26) is approximately centered within the housing... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7571939 | Pipe joint A pipe joint includes a socket, a plug, a retaining unit for preventing the plug from being drawn out from the socket, a seal ring arranged at an inner periphery of the socket and a hold ring arranged at the inner periphery of the socket for preventing the seal ring... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7533908 | Coupling assembly and retainer for use with same A coupling assembly having male and female coupling members that are connectable and separable from each other. The coupling assembly utilizes a resiliently expandable locking element, which is provided on the male coupling member, to connect the male and female cou... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533907 | Pressure activated disconnect lock coupling A coupling assembly includes a female coupler selectively interconnected to a male coupler to provide sealing engagement. In one embodiment, the female coupler and the male coupler are secured together by a pressure activated locking assembly which prevents disengag... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7516989 | Piping connector and method of fabricating the same A pipe connector for connecting a first pipe and a second pipe includes a socket attached to an end of the first pipe and a plug attached to an end of the second pipe, wherein the plug is inserted into the socket. An inner periphery of the socket is provided with a ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7488006 | Coupling assembly A coupling assembly includes a first coupling member having a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface spaced from the first exterior surface by a rib having a first locking surface. A second coupling member includes an inwardly facing surface sized to r... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7478841 | Rapid coupling In a rapid coupling, an end section of a pipe nipple engages in a throughhole of a sleeve. A groove provided on the pipe nipple serves to engage a resilient locking ring formed in the sleeve in order to lock the coupled state. The locking ring is located in an annul... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7445250 | Quick connect coupling A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling has a clip, a male portion having an annular groove adapted to receive the clip, a female portion, and a sealing element. It is improved by the female portion having a dual function frustoconical portion adap... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7393019 | Tube connection assembly A tube connection assembly comprises a male member, a female member and a mating member. The male member is provided with a retaining part that is formed with a non-circular cross-section on the outer peripheral part of a male body. The mating member is held by the ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390030 | Pipe joint including improved locking mechanism A pipe joint is provided that includes a first length of pipe having a first flange and a second length of pipe having a second flange. The first flange includes a ramp extending outwardly and away from a leading exterior surface and a first locking surface extendin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390029 | Quick connector A quick connector has a housing, a retainer for locking a tube at a correct position for complete connection in the housing and a restraining ring for restraining the retainer from being pressed into the housing to its locking position unless the tube is inserted in... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387318 | Piping connector A socket is attached to an end of one pipe and a plug is attached to an end of another pipe. The socket is provided with a pair of notched grooves at peripheral faces on both sides opposed to each other and a stopper constituting a U-shape is mounted onto the notche... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7364207 | Quick connect coupling A quick connect coupling having a clip, a port having an interior annular groove adapted to support the clip, a forward cylinder, a rear cylinder, and a first transition ramp, and defines a port peak distance. The coupling also has a sealing element. Additionally, t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341286 | Fluid coupling with dual function retention ring A fluid coupling includes a carrier carrying a retention ring with inward and outward radially and angularly extending fingers for respectively engaging an outer surface of an endform inserted through a bore in the carrier and the inner surface of a bore in a housin... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338030 | Quick stop supply valve A supply valve with a valve housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; a control element which selectively turns the flow of liquid on and off; and a pipe joining assembly. The fluid inlet has a sequentially stepped inner cylindrical surface made up of a first... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338093 | Connection for fluid lines The plug type connection of this invention consists of two coupling parts which can be fitted together, to be precise a socket part and a plug part, it being possible for the plug part, with a plug shank, to be inserted in a sealing manner into a locating opening of... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338094 | Plug-in coupling for fluidic systems A plug-in coupling for fluidic systems, in particular for CO2— and fuel-conducting systems, including a housing (1) and a plug (2) which can be inserted into the housing (1). The plug (2) can be inserted by a plug stem (3 | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338092 | Quick-release connector fitting A plastic rift connector fitting comprises an annular housing, water line fitting, and sleeve components for pressurized water systems. The housing has a plurality of locking mechanisms to quickly lock and release the water line fitting. A flange and O-ring on the w... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328493 | Self restrained fitting for PVC and ductile iron pipe A combination sealing and restraint system for an as-cast ductile iron fitting is shown for both sealing and preventing separation of an iron pipe fitting and a mating male pipe. The restraint system includes both a sealing ring and a combination gripping ring which... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329097 | Connecting arrangement A connecting arrangement is disclosed for connecting first and second articles, such as casing sections (22, 24) to each other. The connecting arrangement comprises a connector (28) comprising an outwardly extending portion, which may be a first flange... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7273236 | Quick coupling A quick coupling comprising a body with a conical opening and an outside thread, a nut with a central through orifice and a cylindrical counterbore extending the through orifice and tapped over its portion that is remote from the through orifice, and a conical surfa... | 09/25/2007 |
