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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984933 | Multi-use torque fitting and compressible ferrule An assembly comprises a multi-use torque fitting, a length of tubing, and a compressible ferrule, wherein the assembly is configured to couple an end of the length of tubing to a port of a fluid-handling device in a hermetically sealed or substantially leak-proof ma... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7566079 | Duct coupling A duct connection assembly suited to connect a thermoplastic fluid duct to a metal intake port. A connector housing is affixed to the end of the fluid duct and functions to releasable seal the fluid duct onto the intake port using an annular projection around the en... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7094169 | Rotary cutter assembly A rotary cutter assembly (11) includes a rotary cutter (74) rotated by a motor (76) through a drive including pulleys (250, 264) and a belt (326) inside of a combination guard and belt tensioner assembly (260). The rotary cu... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6957833 | Tube couplings A tube coupling includes a coupling body having a throughway open at one end to receive an end portion of a tube. A seal encircles the throughway to seal with the outer face and end of the tube. A cap mounted on the body has a tube locking device to engage and hold ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6763701 | Method and apparatus for sealing and testing a tubular quick coupling A quick-coupling union for oil and gas tubular members that provides a more stable joint connection, a redundant seal arrangement, and a method for pressure testing the seals. The union and sealing arrangement includes an elongated tubular receiving member, further ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6755446 | Waste pipe connector An under-sink waste pipe system comprises first and second waste pipes telescoped together, a softly resilient seal ring that adapts a smaller pipe for coupling to a larger pipe, seals the waste-pipe juncture, and secures the waste pipes together, a locking ring for... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6702337 | Spout for screw on connector A spout for a flexible bag adapted to hold a liquid, the spout adapted for coupling with a connector having a rotatable spout adapter with an internal thread. The spout has a substantially cylindrical body with an outer surface, a spout opening, and a spo... | 03/09/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6464260 | Latch screw coupling and method of using same A mechanical coupling adapted for engagement using a key device. The coupling including first and second assemblies. The first assembly includes a latching body having a key hole, a coupling nut having an interior threaded portion and a toothed end portio... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6168212 | Twist-lock connector for adjustably interlocking telescopic tubular members A twist-lock connector for adjustably connecting interlocking telescopic tubular members includes a camming surface on the interior surface of a rotatable member which cooperates with the camming member of a seating member attached to a first tubular memb... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6015171 | Releasable coupling means for connecting two tubular elements A coupling means for connecting two water-handling parts, more particularly rigid or flexible tubular elements, comprises a nipple element, a bush element and a coupling element. The coupling element is arranged on the nipple element or the bush element a... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5433490 | Cooker die removably securing mechanism Mechanism (10) for removably securing a die (22) to the flange (18) of a discharge (14) of a cooker (12) is disclosed including first and second connector rings (30, 56). The first connector ring (30) is rotatably mounted to the flange (18) of the cooker ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5118254 | Apparatus and method for dishwasher pump mounting A pump mount is provided for a dishwasher having a tub with an opening in the sump defined by a radially inwardly directed annular flange. A pump housing includes a plurality of ramp members spaced around its periphery and a seal is located between the pu... | 06/02/1992 |
| 4990022 | Robot hand coupling assembly A robot hand changer has a first joint member mounted on a robot arm, a second joint member mounted on a robot hand, and an engaging member mounted on the first joint member and angularly movable with respect to the second joint member for coupling the fi... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4904002 | Fluid coupling A fluid coupling for a corrugated pipe, comprising a coupling body having an axial through hole and a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, metallic seal means arranged at a pipe insertion portion of the axial through hole, for sealing an end portion of a... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4904001 | Fluid coupling A fluid coupling comprising a coupling body having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, clamp means for radially and inwardly clamping the outer peripheral surface of an end portion of a pipe, the clamp means beig axially immovable with respect to the ... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4881662 | Dispensing spout A dispensing spout includes a tubular body having axially opposite ends of which one end has a cutting edge for penetrating the wall of a container from which a product is to be dispensed and an opposite end of the tubular body has a groove defined by an ... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4875720 | Fluid coupling A fluid coupling for a corrugated pipe, comprising a coupling body having a large-diameter portion and a small-diameter portion through which the corrugated pipe can be passed, metallic seal means arranged at the small-diameter portion, for sealing an end... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4842309 | Quick-connect fluid fitting assembly A quick-connect fitting assembly is disclosed for releasably connecting a pair of fluid conduits in fluid communication with one another. A socket portion on one of the fluid conduits is adapted for receiving the other fluid conduit inserted longitudinall... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4754820 | Drilling head with bayonet coupling A drilling head with an upper body assembly removably clamped onto a stationary spool via a bayonet-type coupler clamp rotated into clamped and unclamped positions by a remote controlled hydraulic motor connected to the clamp by a ring and pinion gear. Th... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4652021 | Quick-action coupling for an extension tube used in oil-well drilling Quick-action coupling for the elements of an extension tube used in ocean oil well drilling, comprising a female tubular element (3) and a male tubular element (4) of the rising column. When fitted into another, these form between them an annular groove (... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4648635 | Bayonet coupling for hollow cylindrical members The bayonet coupling is provided with a connecting ring having radial pins for engaging in grooves in a hollow member to provide a loose connection. In addition, a screw-threaded ring is threaded into the connecting ring to move against a shoulder on one ... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4630847 | Multiple tube connector The present invention relates to a multiple tube connector (60). The multiple tube connector (60) includes two substantially identical first and second connector housings (62, 64). The first and second connector housings (62, 64) include an aperture (65) ... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4524997 | Hose coupling A hose coupling for connecting lengths of fire hose is formed by coupling halves. Each coupling half includes a hose connection piece and a cam ring rotatable relative to the hose connection piece. The cam rings provide a bayonet-type locking engagement. ... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4330140 | Marine riser connector A marine riser including a uniquely designed three element connection structure and associated connecting and releasing means for the inhibiting of fatigue failure caused by moments and axial loads resulting from relative motion between the fixed ocean bo... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4261599 | Joint for connecting pipes A joint for connecting pipes embodying a first sleeve surrounding and bonded to the end of a first pipe and a bell surrounding and bonded to the end of a second pipe. The bell has an enlarged diameter bore terminating in an annular shoulder at its inner e... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4260341 | Hand pump A double acting pump includes an elongated thin walled hollow barrel, having an inlet end and a head end, and an elongated hollow plunger slidably received in said barrel and forming with its inner surface an annular space. A two piece detachable fitting ... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4211461 | Axially mating cable connector The connector includes first and second axially mating parts carrying interengageable contact members. A pair of spaced flexible locking arms axially extend from the first part. Each arm includes a body portion and a locking portion, the latter having a p... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4138149 | Pipe element with a terminal hydraulic seal comprising a differential mobile member This invention relates to a pipe element designed for rapid connection to a pipe provided with a thermal flange, and provided with new terminal hydraulic seal means which ensure a perfect durable hydraulic seal in the connection region. Said seal means co... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4097069 | Marine riser connector A marine riser including a uniquely designed three element connection structure and associated connecting and releasing means for the inhibiting of fatigue failure caused by moments and axial loads resulting from relative motion between the fixed ocean bo... | 06/27/1978 |
