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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083265 | Easily unlatchable cam-lock actuating device for use in a locking coupling assembly that couples two tubular members An easily unlatchable cam-lock actuating device for use in a locking coupling assembly that couples two tubular members, includes a cam arm pivotally mounted on a female tubular coupler and extending thereinto for locking a male tubular end of one of the tubular mem... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7523963 | Split ring assembly to lock a cam pipe coupling A split ring assembly for maintaining a releasable pipe coupling, of the type having a female portion having two pivoted opposite cam lever arms and a circumferentially grooved male portion, in an engaged position comprising: two generally semicircular ring portions... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7243953 | 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 ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207607 | Coaxial two-component cartridge The invention relates to a coaxial two-component cartridge, with an outer tube and a separate inner tube, both of which tape at one respective end into a respective neck, wherein the inner side of the neck of the outer tube and the outer side of the neck of the inne... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185922 | Anti-rotation device and anti-rotation structure for a pipe and a connector Anti-rotation device for a pipe and a connector has a pipe connecting portion and a connector connecting portion constructed integrally on the pipe connecting portion. The anti-rotation device is mounted on the pipe and the connector while the pipe connecting portio... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174921 | Extension conduit An extension conduit for providing an extension from a spigot to a hose to distance the hose from the spigot includes a tube having a first end being configured to be in fluid communication with a spigot and a second end being couplable to a hose. A clamp is coupled... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7090255 | Disposable clamp locator for air conditioning hose assemblies A clamp locator for hose assemblies is provided. The clamp locator includes releasable connections for holding hose clamps during assembly of a hose to a hose fitting. The releasable connections comprise generally elastic fingers that hold the clamps to the locator.... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6629707 | Pipe jointing unit A pipe jointing unit includes a cylindrical joint in which is accommodated a pipe, a ring-shaped seal member positioned in the joint, an elastic connecting member positioned in the joint and holding the pipe and the ring-shaped seal member in the joint, a... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6543812 | Self-locking quick release coupler adapted to a groove adapter A self-locking quick release coupler includes a handle and a lever. The first distal end of the handle is adapted to be secured to a side face of the groove adapter. The handle has a head formed on the first distal end thereof. The head is extendable into... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6364369 | Tube connecting device A tube connecting device comprises a housing, a socket formed in the housing for receipt of a pipe to be releasably secured therein and a securing arm pivotally mounted to the housing. The securing arm is pivotable from a first, locked position in which a... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6206433 | Combustion air conduit coupling A coupling is disclosed for connecting conduits that carry combustion air to an internal combustion engine. Two conduits are provide, a first one having an associated locking collar with slots and flexible locking fingers, and a second one having several ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6053540 | Fluid conducting coupling Fluid conducting coupling includes a coupler having a first end, a second end for receiving a free end of a connector having a catch disposed on the free end, a flow passageway extending through the first and second ends of the coupler, and a side opening... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6015168 | Pivotal lock for coupling cam arms A locking mechanism for securing a cam arm of a coupling member in a locked position to prevent inadvertent rotation of the cam arm. The locking mechanism includes a locking member that is pivotally connected to the cam arm and is adapted to selectively i... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5957894 | Intravenous connection clip An intravenous connection clip for preventing separation of two tubular fluid flow connectors of respective intravenous (IV) tubing sets. The intravenous connection clip includes a generally tubular bracket for surrounding the fluid flow connectors and ha... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5943461 | Connectorized optical module package and method using same with internal fiber connections An optical module is packaged using one or more internal fiber connections which are arranged to minimize the likelihood of internal connection damage when the module is installed on a circuit board. The module includes at least one external connector arr... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5816623 | Self-locking quick disconnect coupling device A self-locking quick-disconnect coupling device includes a female coupler including a stop formed thereon and an opening defined therethrough. A male adaptor through which a recess is defined is insertable into the female coupler. A cam handle includes a ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5791694 | Lock for coupling cam arms A low profile locking mechanism for securing a lever arm of a coupler in a locked position interlocks with the side surface of the lever arm. The locking mechanism is formed from low cost resiliently deformable material that is protected against impact by... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5299838 | Pipe connection with clip assembly having pivoting plates An improved pipe connection comprises a connection slot, a sleeve and a clip assembly. When a pipe is inserted therein, the clip assembly is used to thrust the pipe into the slot while anti-skiing plates and stretching clips automatically grasp the pipe s... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5248306 | Axial retainer for flow connectors A retainer is used in combination with two tubular flow connectors to prevent the inadvertent disconnection of I.V. tubing sets. The retainer includes at least one open collar having a flexible opening so as to be radially and securely attachable adjacent... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5152554 | Coupling apparatus A coupling apparatus is provided for quick coupling of surface pumping equipment to a cylindrical member. The cylindrical member is engaged by dogs which are urged into locking position about the cylindrical member.... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5072971 | Male-female fitting element, in particular for hoses having a large diameter The fitting element is constituted by a male element, with a hollow cylindrical tang having a plurality of ribs, arranged axially and protruding in a radial direction, and by a female element, essentially constituted by a hollow cylidrical casing suitable... | 12/17/1991 |
| 4872711 | Device for connecting a hose end to a connecting spigot In an apparatus for connecting a hose end to a connecting spigot in the form of one half of a dog clutch on which a hose socket is formed, on to which the hose end is slipped and clamped, and which is enclosed by a clamp formed by at least two part shells... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4792163 | Secondary lock for medical tube coupling A secondary lock for preventing separation of a pair of connected tubular members comprises an elongated body which carries a toothed rack. A first transversely extending retention member is carried adjacent one end of the body, with a sliding member slid... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4736926 | Valve assembly and coupler therefor An improved coupler or tapping mechanism and valve system for obtaining access to a container of fluid. In a container of fluid, and particularly a keg for beer, a valve assembly receiving member or keg neck extends from the top of the container. This keg... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4598936 | Remote controlled vacuum joint closure mechanism A remotely operable and maintainable vacuum joint closure mechanism for a noncircular aperture is disclosed. The closure mechanism includes an extendible bellows coupled at one end to a noncircular duct and at its other end to a flange assembly having sea... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4268103 | Electrical connector assembly having anti-decoupling mechanism An electrical connector assembly in which the electrical connectors may be quickly and easily coupled and decoupled, with a mechanism for preventing accidental decoupling of the connectors as a result of vibration. The connector assembly includes first an... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4125279 | Lockable hose coupling This invention relates to a hose coupling on the body of which is rockably mounted intermediate its ends a locking member, one end of which constitutes an operating handle. The other end of this locking member is of such a configuration as to constitute a... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4017937 | Hose coupling for a suction cleaner A hose coupling for detachably connecting one end of a cleaning tool hose to the suction inlet of a suction cleaner. The coupling includes a female coupling portion comprising a pair of circumferentially spaced, diametrically arranged flange portions on t... | 04/19/1977 |
