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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7993149 | Hose band connector The invention relates to a hose band connector for connecting hose band elements, which each comprise a plurality of hoses for lines arranged in a band or strip. The hose connector comprises a flange carrier with two connecting sides as well as fixing devices, with ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7762824 | Hydraulic coupling member with electrical bonding contractor A female hydraulic coupling member and/or a male hydraulic coupling member is equipped with an electrically conductive contactor which contacts the opposing coupling member when the coupling is fully made up thereby electrically bonding the coupling members. ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7390206 | Central vacuum system mounting flange and hose cuff for use with standard electrical outlets A mounting plate having an orienting portion facilitates orienting the vacuum connection opening of the mounting plate with respect to an anticipated orientation of a receptacle and electrical box. The orienting portion is optionally releasably attachable to the mai... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7374443 | 360° electrical contact within a vacuum cleaner hose There are provided a flexible hose 6, a connection tube 7 in which one end is connected to the inner peripheral face of the flexible hose 6 from the end 10 of the flexible hose and another end is exposed outside of the flexible hose 6,... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7360601 | Submersible well pump installation procedure A method of installing an electrical pump assembly in a subsea wellhead member avoids having to run the pump assembly through the wellhead member after removing the wear bushing. The operator first lowers the pump assembly on a string of tubing at least through the ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7342765 | Current insulation device for fuel systems An electrical insulating device for a linear component forming part of a fuel system subjected to risks of possible external electrical discharges formed by a part (13) made of insulating material attached to two metal flanges (15, 17) that allow inser... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7308833 | Torque sensor, wire harness, electric power steering assembly and terminal holder In a torque sensor having lead pins connected to a wire harness, the wire harness includes: a plurality of lead wires; a plurality of connection terminals each having a sleeve mounted around each of the lead pins and a connection portion extended from an outer perip... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299867 | Hanger mounted in the bore of a tubular component A hanger mounted within a bore of a tubular string component has a split ring, a tapered key and a passageway formed in the hanger. The split ring has interfacial surfaces cooperating with interfacial surfaces of the tapered key. The bore may be located within a tub... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291028 | Actuated electric connection A downhole connection in a tool string has a first transmission path in a first tubular component and a second transmission path in a second tubular component coaxial with the first tubular component. The first transmission path has an electrically conductive pin at... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7240930 | Quick-connect/quick-disconnect conduit connectors Connector for connecting a pair of tubular components together, such as a pair of exhaust conduits of a dryer or an exhaust conduit of a dryer to a dryer vent or wall-mounted vent sleeve, including a pair of generally semi-cylindrical members each having a first, co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7176404 | System for quick disconnect of torch from power and gas supply unit A torch cable in which both the electrical connection and the pneumatic connection can be made concurrently in one motion by coupling the end of the torch cable to the exterior of the supply unit. The coupling further includes a quick disconnect feature. The torch c... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7059881 | Spoolable composite coiled tubing connector A connector providing methods and apparatus for connecting two lengths of composite coiled tubing whereby the connector can be spooled with the tubing onto a reel. Embodiments of the connector include female and male housings which join together to create the coiled... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6953354 | Connector for breathing conduits The present invention relates to the connections between respiratory humidifiers and/or other such devices and heated breathing conduits used to couple a patient to the humidifier. In particular, the invention is a connector to couple a gases supply means and a cond... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6929493 | Electrical contact for downhole drilling networks An electrical contact system for transmitting information across tool joints while minimizing signal reflections that occur at the tool joints includes a first electrical contact comprising an annular resilient material. An annular conductor is embedded within the a... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6913093 | Loaded transducer for downhole drilling components A robust transmission element for transmitting information between downhole tools, such as sections of drill pipe, in the presence of hostile environmental conditions, such as heat, dirt, rocks, mud, fluids, lubricants, and the like. The transmission element maintai... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910899 | Electrically conductive pipe or cable clip A device for forming an electrically conductive contact with an electrically conductive component of an elongated body is provided. The device includes a base structure for disposition on the body to be contacted, and a separate contact element for contacting the bo... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905144 | Spring-loaded ‘L’-shaped seal ring A sealing system adapted for placement into an exterior groove of a structure. The sealing system includes a seal ring having a generally ‘L’-shaped cross-section. The sealing system further includes a canted-coil spring. The seal ring includes an inner surface,... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6880859 | Conduit coupling assembly A conduit coupling assembly is provided for interconnecting a pair of fluid conveying members placed in a confronting relationship within the coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes a longitudinally split coupler having a pair of coupling halves rotatable ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6685491 | Combined connector for fluid and electrical connection A combined connector assembly provided for quick, secure fluid and electrical connection includes a socket assembly and plug assembly. The socket assembly can be supported on various structures as a wall outlet or an appliance attachment by means of an ad... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6478987 | Proton conducting polymer, method for producing the same, solid polymer electrolyte and electrode A proton conducting polymer obtained by blending an organic phosphoric acid compound solution with a meta type polyaniline solution; a solid polymer electrolyte for a fuel cell comprising the proton conducting polymer, which is excellent in proton conduct... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6398586 | Armored cable connector A combination of a connector (12) and an armored cable (14), where several inches of the front end of the cable armor tube (20) are stripped away to allow a front portion of the cable to bend up to about 90°. A flexible polymer overmold (50) is molded ar... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6383000 | Electrical conductivity assembly for swivel arms A swivel joint assembly, preferably having a full range of rotational movement, can include a body pipe and a cooperating tail pipe that fit together for form a fluid passage. A sealing element and rotational assist mechanism can be interposed between the... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6199207 | Method and apparatus for routing signals through a cable television signal distribution amplifier A removable plug-in board for dividing incoming radio frequency (RF) to an external port and providing alternating current (AC) signals to a CATV system amplifier contains a radio frequency choke or inductor for passing the AC power signal, a high pass fi... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6108268 | Impedance matched joined drill pipe for improved acoustic transmission An impedance matched jointed drill pipe for improved acoustic transmission. A passive means and method that maximizes the amplitude and minimize the temporal dispersion of acoustic signals that are sent through a drill string, for use in a measurement whi... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5747764 | Electric power switch for a vacuum cleaner which has a suction control function An electric power switch for a vacuum cleaner which is capable of applying an electric voltage to a motor of the vacuum cleaner, capable of controlling a suction force which is established by the motor, is convenient to use, and can be manufactured at a l... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5700161 | Two-piece lead seal pothead connector An electric submersible pump is provided having a pothead connector for use to connect a downhole cable to an electric motor of the submersible pump. The pothead connector has a tubular housing having an inner end and an outer end. The downhole cable has ... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5620210 | Fluid conduit coupling A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel, water and oxygen lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes laterally spaced locking tine... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5607315 | Connector for injector retention and electrical connection to a fuel rail A coupling element or attachment device mechanically and electrically mates a fuel injector to a plastic fuel rail. The attachment device electrically couples the male electrical connector to integral wiring within the fuel rail. The attachment device is ... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5389004 | Handle and wand system for vacuum cleaner In accordance with the present invention, a handle and wand system for a vacuum cleaner is provided which includes an enclosed electrical system which may be used to provide electrical power to a powered floor nozzle or other powered nozzles. The handle a... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5219298 | Assembly for forming an electric connection through a pipe formed of several elements Assembly for forming at least one electric connection through a pipe formed of elements fixed together, each element having a first end and a second end, adapted to cooperate mechanically with the complementary ends of the adjacent elements. The assembly ... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5098308 | Air spring having an arrangement for connecting lines An air spring is described which has an arrangement for the releasable connecting of lines for an electrically controlled level controlling system of a motor vehicle. The arrangement consists essentially of a connecting element comprising a one-part housi... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5074802 | Pneumatic-electric quick disconnect connector for a plasma arc torch A quick disconnect connector for both electrical power and gas flow to a plasma arc torch has a plug that includes at least one pin contact and a mating receptacle that includes at least one socket contact that receives the pin contact axially. Both conta... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5051103 | Electrical coupling assembly for hot, high pressure service An electrical coupling assembly for conducting electricity between two areas of different pressures including a hollow housing extending between the areas of different pressures, an upper electrical cable connector slidably coupled within the upper end of... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5022864 | Equipment for delivering a fluid Equipment for delivering a fluid, such as herbicide, comprises a carrier (2) in the form of a handset and a support tube (4) which is connected to the carrier (3) and carries a distribution head. A supply duct (6) conveys herbicide from the carrier to the... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4940415 | Key system for vacuum cleaner hose connection A vacuum cleaner structure having a canister provided with a suction inlet and a flexible hose having an end provided with a hose connector adapted to be received in the suction inlet. Male and female electrical connectors are associated with the suction ... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4928202 | Coupler with combination locking and bonding ring A bonding jumper is mounted on one facing surface of first and second coupling means which are threadably interconnected. The bonding jumper has a plurality of resilient detent members for bearing against the facing surface of the other coupling means to ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4913657 | Coupling for fire hose with built-in communication cable The present invention relates to a coupling for fire hoses, wherein the fire hose is provided with a built-in communication cable. An inner cylinder is provided which is substantially identical for either the male or female unit. The inner cylinder includ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4886467 | Quick change tool holder A support device for a tool or fixture which uses pressurized fluid or electricity for power including two base assemblies adapted to be attached together in a manner permitting ready attachment and detachment and with each base having a metallic conduit ... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4854886 | Electrical penetrator for hot, high pressure service An electrical coupling for conducting electricity between areas of different pressures including a hollow housing extending between the areas of different pressures, an electrical cable extending through the housing, a seal located in the housing, a compr... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4808117 | Coupler with combination locking and bonding ring A bonding jumper is mounted on one facing surface of first and second coupling means which are threadably interconnected. The bonding jumper has a plurality of resilient detent members for bearing against the facing surface of the other coupling means to ... | 02/28/1989 |
