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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052177 | Pipe coupling A pipe coupling (1) comprising a tubular body (2) having at least one open end (3,4,5), a stop component (14) disposed within the tubular body distal to the open end to stop a pipe when it is inserted a predetermined distance into the tub... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7832775 | Bayonet air guide connector for a turbocharger A connection for connecting tubular air guide element to a turbocharger includes a tubular nipple having a connection end provided with first set of locking element and an air guide element having a connection end provided with a second set of locking elements. A ba... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7481467 | Coupling apparatus including release preventing structure A coupling apparatus includes a pair of cylindrical coupling main bodies which are concentrically and oppositely arranged to each other and which have the same structure as to each other, liners which are accommodated in the coupling main bodies respectively, and a ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7290683 | Secure surface mounted dispensing system Flush mount dispensing bottle and apparatus includes a bracket having a mounting flange and a bottle having a flat back with an embossment for receiving the flange and enabling the flat back to flushly contact a surface supporting the bracket. A button attachable to... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7240909 | Telescoping handle for paint cart A paint pump cart having a telescoping handle assembly including a paint pump frame having a pair of standtubes, a handle having a pair of extensions received in the standtubes, and a pair of knobs mounted on the standtubes. Each knob is rotationally movable with re... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7192065 | System for providing communication between the interior and the exterior of a compartment A system for making a connection between the interior and exterior of a compartment, comprising a door opening through the compartment wall, a connector body which can engage with the wall, and having a connection port through it, and a removable cover on the connec... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7118138 | Quick connect fastener and connection A connecting fastener is provided. The fastener includes a cylindrical base that includes a first end and a second end and a wall. A central bore is defined in the base and an aperture is defined in the wall. At least one projection extends from an inner surface of ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6244632 | Connection arrangement This invention provides a connector for coupling a male and a female component, the connector including a member for locating the female component with respect to the male component and a locking member for coupling the female component to the male compon... | 06/12/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5871241 | Releasable coupling for fluid lines A coupling for interconnecting two fluid flow lines includes a first coupling member (1) having a male end (4) and a second coupling member (2) having a female end (17) within which a rotatable collar (3) is held captive. The male end (4) includes four eq... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5472025 | Universal funnel adaptor An adaptor for stabilizing a funnel in the opening of a container consists of a body of metal or plastic which contains a central bore internally threaded at each end for accepting the threaded stem of a funnel. The body is externally threaded on one end ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5087086 | Quick connect coupling with pressure relief A coupling has first and second tube portions joined by a control collar that is rotatable to axially position the first and second tube portions in an installed position, a locked position and in a blow-off position. In the locked position, the tube port... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5026024 | Hose snap-action joint A hose snap-action joint includes a cylinder member comprising an arc-shaped inwardly-directing engaging portion disposed on the inner surface thereof projecting in the radial direction inwardly; an insert pipe member; an engaging member comprising an arc... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4920766 | Receiver for refrigerant apparatus A receiver comprising a closed tank having a top wall with a planar upper surface. The top wall is formed with a blind screw bore and two refrigerant channels each having an outer end opened at the wall upper surface and an enlarged portion at the outer e... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4913471 | Swivel joint A swivel joint having a connection means rotatable within another connection means held together by a lock means.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4826219 | Hydraulic dredge pipeline coupling A smooth bore, self-aligning connection for pipes of the type used in hydraulic dredging. In this connection, the spigot end of one pipe contacts metal to metal at the bell end of the other pipe. A packing gland is defined outwardly of the contacting pipe... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4815771 | Coupling system for conduits A coupling device is provided for rapidly joining fluid-carrying conduits in either straight line or angled alignment. The device utilizes a male portion and a female portion which interengage at mating spherically contoured surfaces. A circular resilient... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4763470 | Spring collar coupling A spring collar coupling (10) is provided for joining opposing fluid conduits. Basically, the spring collar coupling comprises a spring collar (20) in cooperative engagement with a first and second flange member (40, 60) functionally joined by the applica... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4667987 | Device for connecting pipes with fittings A device for connecting pipes with fittings or fixtures for mixing fluids for use in cleaning, washing and rinsing basins, sinks or the like wherein the fitting has a casing supported over an opening of the washing basin or the like by clamping means capa... | 05/26/1987 |
| 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 |
| 4613164 | Misalignment tieback tool - rotating casing A tieback tool (10) and method for connecting tieback conductors (12) to a well system (14) where misalignment occurs between the tool and the well system including a body (40) having an externally threaded dog ring (44) which engages the throats of J-slo... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4546956 | Compressed air coupling A compressed air coupling with a coupling socket and a valve sleeve displaceable therein and lockable by a catch in the socket, and a nipple insertable into the valve sleeve and lockable by a ball catch in the valve sleeve. The valve sleeve (40) together ... | 10/15/1985 |
| 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 |
| 4280719 | Connector with rotatable locking ring, particularly for a riser used in offshore oil exploration and production A connector including two interfitting tubular elements and a locking ring having at least two staggered rows of locking lugs cooperating with corresponding locking lugs of one of the tubular elements. The locking lugs are inscribed in cylindrical surface... | 07/28/1981 |
| 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 |
| 4193576 | Self-flushing ball seal disconnect A self-flushing ball seal disconnect coupling assembly for use in field irrigation systems, or other fluid distribution systems, comprises two parts which mate together axially. The first part, which contains a valve ball, is connected to the lateral, or ... | 03/18/1980 |
| 4043575 | Riser connector A connector for use between two riser pipes has a pin fitting at the end of one pipe. An end sleeve on the pin fitting has a cylindrical exterior surface and a first peripheral flange with upper and lower normal surfaces. A box fitting is at the end of th... | 08/23/1977 |
