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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7722091 | RV waste discharge sewer line two-part adapter assembly with flexible seal and locking mechanism An adapter assembly for connecting a sewage drain pipe to a sewage disposal site inlet in fluid communication includes a hollow tubular member, a hollow adaptive member and flexible seal. The hollow tubular member having an open inlet adapted to engage threadable or... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7625016 | Adapter assembly for a fluid supply assembly An adapter assembly for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator. The adapter provides a connection between the fluid supply assembly and the fluid applicator that can be engaged quickly, easily, and securely, and which has a strong tight seal around... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7380591 | Mechanical connection system A connector system is provided for connecting parts of an apparatus. A first part having one or more bayonet connectors and one or more retention pin receptacles cooperatively mates to a second part having one or more mating bayonet connectors. The second part furth... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7261122 | Valve for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system A system and method for a valve for an expandable gas or fluid valve is disclosed. The valve comprises an electromagnetic switch with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The electromagnetic switch has a passageway connecting the... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7198098 | Mechanical connection system A connector system is provided for connecting parts of an apparatus. A first part having one or more bayonet connectors and one or more retention pin receptacles cooperatively mates to a second part having one or more mating bayonet connectors. The second part furth... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7172139 | Security clip for spray gun connector A connector system for releasably securing a reservoir to a spray gun includes hook members on a lid of the reservoir that engage a flange of an inlet adaptor on the spray gun with a push/twist action to secure the reservoir to the spray gun. A retainer clip mounted... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165732 | Adapter assembly for a fluid supply assembly An adapter assembly for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator. The adapter assembly includes an outer lid for the fluid supply assembly and an adapter. The adapter assembly provides a connection between the fluid supply assembly and the fluid appl... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152630 | Fluid system coupling A fluid system component is provided that includes first and second elements configured to be removably engaged with each other and defining a fluid passageway when engaged. The first element defines three grooves, each of which includes a terminal portion. Correspo... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7131213 | Fluid level measuring device A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube ont... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128038 | Intake device for an internal combustion engine An intake device for an internal combustion engine includes a throttle body (1) that forms an intake passage (1a). A throttle valve (2) is arranged within the intake passage. A pipe member (26) is connected to the throttle body, wh... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101477 | Liquid chromatography column having metal to metal seals A column for liquid chromatography includes a chamber adapted to receive packing medium. Openings in the chamber allow fluid to pass through it. Porous plugs in the chamber retain the packing medium. A fitting has a contact surface that engages a landing area on the... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083119 | Security clip for spray gun connector A connector system for releasably securing a reservoir to a spray gun includes hook members on a lid of the reservoir that engage a flange of an inlet adaptor on the spray gun with a push/twist action to secure the reservoir to the spray gun. A retainer clip mounted... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077436 | Gear operated coupler A gear operated coupler is provided for coupling and uncoupling mating first and second coupling portions of a piping system component. A sleeve with an attached spur gear includes threads that engage the first coupling portion, and the sleeve slidingly receives the... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7055384 | Fluid level measuring device A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube ass... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7025385 | Coupling A coupling connects a first member and a second member. The first member has a first interlocking member extending radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of an axial end. The second member includes a second interlocking member extending radially inwa... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021669 | Coupling part for a fluid coupling device A coupling part for a fluid coupling device, especially a hose coupling, which has a looking device switchable between two positions. The locking device has locking elements mounted on a base body, and a socket-shaped actuating element that interacts with the lockin... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6974161 | Coupling device for connecting a replaceable filter element to a conduit A coupling device for connecting a filter element to a filter conduit has male and female couplings each having a passageway for fluid. The male coupling is secured to the filter conduit and has at least two radially projecting lugs. The female coupling is secured t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971684 | Fast coupling for irrigation systems, particularly domestic irrigation systems The invention relates to fast couplings for connecting hoses, particularly for domestic irrigation. A fast coupling is formed by a first body and a second body reciprocally connected by inserting first lugs projecting from the second body in first slots made on the ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6905151 | Linearly actuated quick connect pipe couplings A quick connect coupling for removably connecting two pipes which comprises a male element adapted to fit into a female element along a principal axis of the coupling. The Female element includes at least one ramp for receiving a radial projection of the male elemen... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6877778 | Linearly actuated quick connect pipe couplings Linearly actuated quick connect pipe couplings which include a male element and a female element adapted to fit into each other along a principal axis. One of the elements includes at least one ramp for receiving a radial projection mounted to the other element whic... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6871804 | Disconnectable nozzle for hot air A disconnectable hot air nozzle device is provided with a nozzle holder 2 having an introducing portion 2c and a hook shaped retaining portion 2d, an attachment 3, and a cover 4 vertically replaceable for a predetermi... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866243 | Instantly-released joint for water conduits An instantly-released joint for water conduits comprises a first connector in hollow form with one end coupled to a water conduit, and the other end extruding to form a connecting rod having two locking elements on the top; a second connector in hollow form with one... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6811190 | Tab-lock fastener for interlocking vent pipe The present invention provides a tab-lock fastener for connecting first and second vent pipes typically used to exhaust products of combustion of natural gas appliances. The tab-lock fastener includes a guide and a tab-lock receptacle formed on a male end of the fir... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6786131 | Valve used for an inflatable article A valve used for an inflatable article includes a valve body and a male connector. The valve body has a rear hollow portion, a female connector attached to the rear hollow portion, and a spring-loaded valve core movable therein. The male connector has a first tubula... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6764103 | Method and apparatus for locking a tubular quick coupling A heavy duty, locked, tubular quick coupling used for coupling oil and gas well tubing or pipe joints, thus allowing long strings of pipe and tube joints subsequently connected to at least one such quick coupled joint to be lifted as a string, thereby applying tensi... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6739124 | Exhaust gas purification system An exhaust gas purification system for denoxing exhaust gases of a combustion unit on an SCR catalyst 2 utilizing ammonia (NH3) additionally introduced into the exhaust gas flow before the SCR catalyst 2, which has at least one reducing agen... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6730218 | Coupling device for connecting a replaceable filter element to a conduit A coupling device for connecting a filter element to a fluid conduit has a male coupling secured to either the fluid conduit or the filter element. The male coupling also has at least two radially projecting tabs. A polymeric female coupling engages with the male co... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6634352 | Direct venting vent pipe A venting system for a direct vent fireplace or other direct vent appliance to direct combustion gases to an exterior area. The direct venting vent pipe facilitates unrestricted lengths of pipe installations. The vent pipe has a double wall construction f... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6616197 | Resilient retention method A resilient retention method which retains two assemblies axially through the use of a flange and lip arrangement and simultaneously retains those assemblies rotationally through either a radial detent or a snap spring are shown in variations. The designs... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6546573 | Drain cover assembly A drain cover assembly with a hollow conduit member with an open end that penetrates and extends through a drain port of a bathtub, and a drain cover with a center opening, a horizontal flange, and an integral sleeve that extends into the open end of the ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6511290 | Blower housing with integral exhaust flange A blower for a furnace is provided with an exhaust flange having a compressible end portion, and a flexible fitting adapted to receive an exhaust pipe is insertable into an interior of the exhaust flange. A clamp compresses the compressible end portion ab... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6511103 | Sealed connection device for a ventilation filter The inventive device includes a cylindrical housing adapted to receive a filter, the housing having an axis being fixed at a second end to a ventilation circuit flange and having a first end mounted on a mobile companion flange, the companion flange being... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6511098 | Seal mechanism for bayonet-type connector A seal mechanism for conveniently coupling bayonet-type connectors while providing stable compression of the seal therebetween. The mechanism enables a more rigid configuration providing increased resistance to deformation from lateral forces. The mechani... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6481763 | Waste pipe connector An under-sink waste pipe system comprises first and second waste pipes telescoped together, a softly resilient seal ring that both seals the waste-pipe juncture and secures the waste pipes together, a locking ring for compressing the sealing ring into res... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6398136 | Penetrating and misting fire-fighting tool with removably attachable wands and nozzles A fire-fighting tool incorporates a twist-lock mechanism whereby various nozzles can be interchanged for particular fire-fighting purposes. Included in such nozzles are a penetrating nozzle having a doubly bevelled front end for easier access through a ro... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6325425 | Hose coupling A connector (1) for flexible fluid lines, such as garden water hoses, comprising a universal body member (3) which is common to all interconnecting components of the system, wherein there is a twist-together, twist-apart bayonet connection between compone... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6305724 | Spring locked fluid fitting coupling system A fluid fitting coupling system which retains two assemblies axially through the use of a flange and lip arrangement and simultaneously retains those assemblies rotationally through either a radial detent or a snap spring are shown in variations. The desi... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6279968 | Servicing apparatus for treating compressed air A servicing device for compressed air handling is proposed, which possesses a principal body (2) and a receiving shell (4) releaseably attached thereto by means of a bayonet connecting device (12). The rotary movement necessary for producing the bayonet c... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6254016 | Water pistol nozzle A water pistol nozzle including a handle and one or more nozzles detachably fastened to the handle. The handle is provided at one end with a first engagement portion which is provided with a retaining slot, a guide opening, and a washer. The nozzles are p... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6213521 | Quick release and bayonet connector for a suction cup The present invention relates to a quick release mount for a suction cup and a locking member for releasably locking the suction cup within a housing. The suction cup mount includes a bayonet coupling which is attached to the suction cup. The bayonet coup... | 04/10/2001 |
