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		    <title>PatentStorm ->  Applications -> Pipe joints or couplings</title>
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		    <description>Recent patent applications filings in USPTO Class 285 Pipe joints or couplings.</description>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:13</pubDate>
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			         <title><![CDATA[SINGLE AXIS PUSH TO CONNECT CONDUIT FITTING]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130119659/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130119659</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-16</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Kalata, Gergory S.; Slaven, Harry; Hamilton, Justin; Hamilton, Ronald; Trivett, Daniel G.; Clason, Mark A.; Williams, Peter C.; Brown, Cal R.</li></ul>A push to connect conduit fitting includes a first fitting component and a second fitting component and a releasable retaining structure for retaining the two fitting components in one or more retained axial positions as an unthreaded mechanical connection. In one of the retained axial positions a conduit may be inserted and a conduit retainer holds the conduit in position. A seal mechanism may also be provided to seal an outer surface of the conduit fitting assembly. Embodiments for a threaded ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[SPLIT-RING GLAND PIPE COUPLING WITH CORRUGATED ARMOR]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130119658/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130119658</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-16</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Sensus USA Inc., </li></ul>A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and at least one annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap, and abutting ends configured to be bolted together via apertures tangential to the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[THREADED PIPE CONNECTOR]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130119657/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130119657</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-16</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;TIANJIN TIANGANG OIL-SPECIAL PIPE MANUFACTURE CO., LTD., </li></ul>A threaded pipe connector, including: a pipe body including an external thread on one end; and a coupling including an internal thread on a corresponding end. Both the external thread and the internal thread are buttress threads capable of matching with each other. A ratio of thread height to pitch is 0.25-0.35, bearing surface angle is −15-3°, and guide surface angle is 10-50°. A clearance is provided between a thread crest and a thread root after engagement of the external and internal ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[CLAMP FOR A PIPE ASSEMBLY, AN ENGAGEMENT DEVICE FOR THE CLAMP, AND A PIPE ASSEMBLY HAVING THE CLAMP]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130119656/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130119656</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-16</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Lee, James</li></ul>A clamp (<b>106</b>) for a pipe assembly (<b>101</b>) having an adjustable effective length is disclosed. The clamp (<b>106</b>) comprises: a clamp body (<b>107</b>) configured to be clamped to the pipe assembly (<b>101</b>) and includes an engagement device (<b>233; 234</b>) having a channel (<b>301</b>); and a handle (<b>108</b>) pivotably connected to the clamp body (<b>107</b>) and includes an engagement member (<b>227; 229</b>). The handle <b>108</b> is pivotable between a first position ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[COUPLING AND JOINT FOR FIXEDLY AND SEALINGLY SECURING COMPONENTS TO ONE ANOTHER]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130119655/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130119655</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-16</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Young, Kevin Neil; McKenzie, Robert; Elmer, Marcus Robert; Jamison, Tommy L.</li></ul>An assembly may include a fitting, a first pipe, and a first seal. The fitting may include an annular body having a first insertion end and an inner diametrical surface having a first knurled portion disposed adjacent the first insertion end. The first pipe may include a first end portion that is received into the first insertion end of the body and an outer diametrical surface including knurls formed thereon. The knurls of the outer diametrical surface may engage the first knurled portion of ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Swivel Connector for a Fluid Handling System]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130118607/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130118607</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-16</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Eley, Craig D.; Schollmeyer, Darin</li></ul>A swivel connector includes a rotor that is rotatably coupled with a housing stem. In some embodiments a bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the rotor and anchored at an opposite end with the housing stem. An O-ring seal is positioned between the housing stem and the exterior surface of the rotor. In other embodiments, the bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the housing stem and anchored at an opposite end with the rotor. ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[SHRINK SLEEVE FOR JOINING INSULATED PIPES]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113210/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113210</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Lund, Helle</li></ul>This invention relates to a shrink sleeve (<b>300</b>) for joining the casing of two insulated pipes lying end-to-end, where the shrink sleeve (<b>300</b>) has a tubular shape comprising a first polymer-based material (<b>320</b>) susceptible to irradiation. The tubular shape of the shrink sleeve (<b>300</b>) consists of the first polymer-based material (<b>320</b>) and a second polymer-based material (<b>322</b>), where the second polymer-based material (<b>322</b>) is resistant to the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[LIQUID-TIGHT FITTING]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113209/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113209</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC., </li></ul>A liquid-tight fitting comprising a ground element including a ferrule and a tube that extends from the ferrule to receive a conduit, wherein the tube includes one or more protruding elements that each protrudes from the tube and provides grounding to the conduit, and wherein the ferrule includes a lip portion; a threading element including a first shaft having a circumference sufficient to receive the ferrule portion, wherein the first shaft includes threads; a sealing ring including an ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[PIPE COUPLING AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113208/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113208</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Liao, Larry; Clark, Chuck</li></ul>A sealing and restraint mechanism operable to couple pipes having a restraint mechanism with a cavity formed in an interior region, and a gripping insert operable to be received within the cavity. The cavity of the restraint mechanism is at least partially defined by a stop and a shoulder. The gripping insert is operable to slide along the cavity and between the stop and the shoulder of the restraint mechanism such that, when the gripping insert slides toward the stop, the gripping insert is ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[MISALIGNED PIPE CONNECTOR]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113207/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113207</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Morris, Bruce E.</li></ul>A misalignment ball joint fitting includes first and second body portion coupled together and having spherical inner surfaces. A ball secured inside the body portions has a passage therein. The passage has a funnel shaped portion in a first end portion of the ball. The ball is allowed to at least partially rotate when secured inside the first and second body portions. A guide sleeve is coupled to the first body portion. The guide sleeve is coaxial with the ball passage. A recess is in an inner ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Temporary Utility Service Apparatus]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113206/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113206</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Irwin, Robert L.; Dahl, Richard</li></ul>A utility service apparatus having at least one utility segment with a conduit system having an elongated body. A coupling structure is positioned at both ends. The coupling structure at one end is attachable to the coupling structure at the other end. A plurality of utility service components extend through the elongated body. Coupling a first end of a first utility segment with the second end of another utility segment assembly operably connects each of the plurality of utility service ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Expandable hose assembly coupling member]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113205/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113205</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Blue Gentian, LLC, </li></ul>A coupling member assembly for a flexible hose, the flexible hose automatically expands longitudinally and laterally upon the application of a fluid pressure. Upon release of the fluid pressure within the hose, the hose will automatically contract to a contracted condition. The hose includes an inner tube made from an elastic material and an outer tube made from a non-elastic material that secured together by the coupling member. The inner tube is positioned concentrically within the outer tube ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[PIPE FLASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113204/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113204</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc., </li></ul>A roof flashing that can be installed around a pipe, instead of over the pipe, is provided. The roof flashing can include a collar, a base, a foot, and a longitudinal opening. The collar can have a conical shape, and the base can have a top edge and a bottom edge such that the top edge of the base is coupled to a bottom edge of the collar. The foot can be coupled to the bottom edge of the base and extend outwardly from the bottom edge of the base. The longitudinal opening can extend from an ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[KIT OF PARTS FOR ASSEMBLING A HOSE CONNECTION, A FUEL DISPENSING UNIT HAVING SUCH A HOSE CONNECTION, AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A HOSE CONNECTION]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113203/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113203</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Martensson, Mattias; Andersson, Lars; DiRocco Jr., James</li></ul>The present invention relates to a kit of parts (<b>1</b>), comprising plurality of hose connection parts (<b>2,3</b>) selectable from, first hose connection parts (<b>2</b>) comprising one fluid inlet (<b>5</b>) and one fluid outlet (<b>8</b>), second hose connection parts (<b>3</b>) comprising two fluid inlets (<b>7,8</b>) and one fluid outlet (<b>9</b>), and third hose connection parts comprising three fluid inlets and one fluid outlet, which kit of parts (<b>1</b>) is suitable for assembly ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130113202/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130113202</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Larsson, Bengt Ingemar; Hakansson, Marie</li></ul>The present invention relates to a connection arrangement (<b>500</b>) for mechanically and fluidly connection a fuel filter to a fluid meter in a fuel dispenser and a method for assembly the connection arrangement. The connection arrangement comprises: a first part (<b>100</b>), a second part (<b>200</b>) and a filter holding part (<b>300</b>), all parts being connected along a common centre axis. Said first part comprises: an outlet (<b>11</b>) for fluid communication with an inlet of said ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[VACUUM CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130111699/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130111699</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-09</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;GENOA, Scott; GENOA, Mark</li></ul>Connector for connecting a vacuum hose to a vacuum cleaner body includes a central tube removably connected to the body and an enclosure that at least partially encloses the central tube and the vacuum hose when positioned partly over the central tube. The connector retains the vacuum hose to allow for swiveling of the vacuum hose about the central tube and prevents rotation between the central tube and the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[DEVICE FOR COUPLING A TUBE TO A CIRCUIT ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MOUNTING AN ANCHORING RING ON A BODY OF SUCH A COUPLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISMANTLING SUCH A DEVICE]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106104/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106104</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Le Quere, Philippe</li></ul>Device for connecting a tube to a circuit element, including a cartridge type tubular body (<b>1</b>) provided externally with a washer (<b>3</b>) for anchoring the body in a well (<b>2</b>) of the circuit element and provided internally with means (<b>4</b>) for retaining the tube, characterized in that the anchor washer (<b>3</b>) is mounted on an end portion (<b>8</b>) of the tubular body (<b>1</b>) designed to lie at the level of the opening (<b>16</b>) of the well when the connecting ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[FACE SEAL CONDUIT FITTING]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106103/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106103</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;HORSFALL, ANDREW; TRAINA, VINCENT; CHIHILL, ANTHONY; LEVENGOOD, DON; DIEMER, RUSSELL</li></ul>A fitting comprises a body with a generally flat first face, a gland with a generally flat second face, and a collet assembly adapted to be squeezed onto the outside of the conduit. A nut surrounds the gland and is adapted to engage the body, to force the first and second faces into sealing engagement with each other and to force the collet assembly into sealing engagement with a conduit and with an internal passage in the gland. When the nut is an advanced position, it engages the body, ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[TORQUE ENHANCED THREADED CONNECTION]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106102/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106102</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Wang, Duane; Gee, Ryan; Marchand, Nicholas Ryan</li></ul>Apparatus and method for increasing the torque capacity of threaded connections between tubular members. The apparatus may include a first tubular end coupled with a second tubular end, and a torque member wherein the torque member is torqued against the second tubular member and wherein tapered surfaces are engaged between the torque member and the first tubular member at a tapered surface ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[JOINT CONSTRUCTION FOR COUPLING CONDUIT SECTIONS]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106101</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation, </li></ul>A connector sleeve for joining conduit, and a joint construction, and a coupling assembly for joining conduit; and a method for joining conduit using a coupling ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Quick Tube Connector]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106100/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106100</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Whitener, Philip C.</li></ul>Systems and methods for coupling tubes, pipes, conduits, ducts, and the like are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, a coupling assembly includes a sleeve, a retaining member having an angled end surface, and a locking member. A tube is positioned through the locking member, the retaining member, and into the sleeve. In a first position, a first portion of the locking member contacts an angled end surface of the retaining member, and a second portion of the locking member is spaced apart ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[FUSION WELDING FITTINGS WITH WELD BEAD COVER]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106099/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106099</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;HEATEFLEX CORPORATION, </li></ul>A fitting for use in fusion welding mating thermoplastic components includes a weld bead chamber to capture and conceal a bead formed as a result of the fusion weld. The weld bead chamber integrates the bead into the fitting so that the joined parts have a finished look without mechanical polishing or grinding of the completed piece. A stop ledge included in the weld bead chamber prevents over insertion of a pipe or other component into the fitting. A view window in the fitting permits ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[CONNECTOR APPARATUS FOR BIDET WAND]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106098/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106098</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd., </li></ul>A bidet wand for a toilet includes a nozzle, one or more inlet hoses, and a connector assembly configured to fluidly couple the nozzle to the one or more inlet hoses. The connector assembly includes one or more connector tubes, and first, second, and third members. Each connector tube is associated with one of the inlet hoses. The first, second, and third members are coupled to each other in axial alignment with each connector tube extending through the first member and the second member. Each ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Structure for fastening outlet module of water purifier]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106097/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106097</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Kim, Kil Jae; Kim, Kil Ho</li></ul>A structure for fastening an outlet module in a water purifier in order to supply hot and/or cold water to the outside. In the water purifier, a supply module has a flow rate sensor and a filter and is configured to supply hot and/or cold water through a supply pipe disposed in a side portion thereof. An outlet module is connected to the supply pipe via a connector pipe and configured to open and close an outlet port of hot and/or cold water via a lever member disposed in a body thereof. The ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[SEALING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO PIPES]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106096/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106096</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Legendre, Christophe</li></ul>A sealing device is provided suitable for making at least partially fluid-tight a connection between a first pipe and a smaller second pipe, a part of the second pipe being able to be engaged in the first pipe while leaving an inter-pipes space between the two pipes in the radial direction. The sealing device is mounted on a supporting pipe and is adapted to spread out in the inter-pipes space from a guard position to a sealing position. It comprises at least one sealing set including ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[CAM-LOCK ACTUATING DEVICE FOR USE IN A LOCKING COUPLING ASSEMBLY THAT COUPLES TWO TUBULAR MEMBERS]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106095/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106095</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Chen, Waterson</li></ul>A cam-lock actuating device for use in a locking coupling assembly that couples two tubular members, includes an actuatable lever having a head pivotally mounted on a female tubular coupler, an angularly positioning member coupled to be turned with the head, and leading and trailing releasably retaining members independently disposed on at least one of the head and the angularly positioning member such that, during turning of the actuatable lever to an unlocked position, the trailing releasably ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[PIPE INSULATION FITTING COVER]]></title>
			         <link>http://www.patentstorm.us/applications/20130106094/description.html</link>
			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106094</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Purdon, Jeffrey</li></ul>A shell type fitting cover provided and is formed from a polymer material or a flexible thermoplastic sheet. A continuous gasket is affixed to the peripheral edges of the shell fitting prior to its installation. Preferably the gasket is a flexible, compressible material. The fitting includes a shell having two ends that overlap onto the linear portions of a pipe insulation system and a longitudinal seam that allows the shell to be installed over an existing piping system. A strip of foam gasket ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Misalignment Connector Utilizing Interleaved Bearings]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130106093</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Cook, Bryan D.</li></ul>Systems and methods for connecting misaligned pipe sections, where two sets of variably spaced bearings enable the transfer of evenly distributed pressure from a collar member to a coupling member. One embodiment comprises a misalignment coupling that includes first and second coupling members, a collar, and two sets of bearings. The collar is positioned around the second coupling member and has a flange for coupling to a flange of the first coupling member. The bearings are positioned in an ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[JET ENGINE CLEANING SYSTEM]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130104934</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-05-02</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Tadayon, Shahin</li></ul>A system and method for washing a jet engine of an aircraft are disclosed. The method comprises creating a collecting bowl under the jet engine by coupling a suit to the jet engine to the aircraft and coupling an apron of the suit to the jet engine. After the suit is coupled to the jet engine, a cleaning cycle is performed, which includes injecting cleaning fluid into the jet engine, turning over the jet engine, and collecting resultant effluent in the bowl. Further, the effluent remains in the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[CONDUCTANCE ON HYDRAULIC FITTINGS USING A SOFT METAL INTERLAYER]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099490</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Fisher, Robert E.; Kwon, Eddie; Irwin, James P.; Rorabaugh, Michael E.; Johnson, Benjamin A.</li></ul>A method for improving conductance on hydraulic fittings by incorporating a soft metal interlayer between the fitting and a hydraulic tube, wherein the soft metal interlayer is located in an area where the fitting engages the hydraulic tube upon swaging or installation under ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Aseptic Coupling Devices]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099489</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANY, </li></ul>A seal member for an aseptic coupling device includes a cross-sectional area including a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, the middle portion being thinner in radial dimension than the first and second end ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[O-RING SHIELD SYSTEM AND METHOD]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099488</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Gov, Ricky; Zheng, Peter; Friestad, Ron</li></ul>An O-ring shield system and method of protecting O-rings in a high pressure refrigerant system are disclosed. The system may include first and second pipes coupled together. An O-ring may be disposed on one of the pipes. A compressible shield ring may be positioned upstream a flow of refrigerant from the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[THREADED UNION FOR TUBULARS USED IN HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID APPLICATIONS]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099487</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;OIL STATES ENERGY SERVICES, L.L.C., </li></ul>A threaded union for tubulars used for high-pressure fluid applications includes a unitary nut supported by at least two nut retainer segments received under a top wall of the nut in an annular segment retainer groove in one of the tubulars. The nut retainer segments fully support the unitary nut. The nut retainer segments are held in the annular segment retainer groove by securing the nut retainer segments in the segment retainer ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[HIGH-PRESSURE CONNECTION]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099486</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Weh, Wolfgang; Weh, Erwin</li></ul>The invention relates to the simple and safe construction of a high-pressure connection (<b>1</b>) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid media, in particular for the refuelling of vehicles with hydrogen. According to the invention, the high-pressure connection (<b>1</b>) comprises a housing (<b>2</b>) with a media passage (P) and a leaktight piston (<b>3</b>) of which the front end is disposed in a sealing manner with respect to an annular seal. The seal (<b>4</b>) has a seal support ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Quick Connect Coupling Having Inverted Guide and Sealing Zones]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099485</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION, </li></ul>A coupling device including a tubular body defining a channel having a reception segment for receiving a pipe end, the reception segment being provided with a locking member for locking the pipe end in the reception segment, a sealing member for fitting tightly against an outside surface of the pipe end, a guide for guiding the pipe end in the reception segment, and an abutment for stopping the pipe end being pushed into the reception segment, wherein the sealing member is placed in a groove ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[SAFETY COUPLING FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099484</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Berghuijs, Stefan</li></ul>Disclosed is a safety coupling assembly (<b>100</b>) for connecting segments of a conduit, such as a hose or a flexible pipe. The safety coupling assembly comprises a female member (<b>50</b>) and a male member (<b>10</b>), which are held together by spring operated toggle latches (<b>70</b>A,<b>70</b>B). The force required for connecting the female member with the male member of the safety coupling assembly can be selected independent from the force required for disconnecting the male member ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Quick-Acting Connection]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099483</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Weh, Erwin; Weh, Wolfgang</li></ul>In order to create a quick-acting connection which is secure and subject to low levels of wear, in particular for the purpose of filling gas cylinders, having a housing (<b>1</b>), having an inlet (<b>2</b>) and an outlet (<b>3</b>) for medium which is to be transferred, and having a quick-acting-connection device (<b>4</b>), in particular with collet chucks (<b>5</b>), provided in the region of the outlet (<b>3</b>), and having an actuating means (<b>7</b>), which engages in a recess ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[COUPLING DEVICE AND CONNECTOR INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099482</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;STAUBLI FAVERGES, </li></ul>A coupling device for transferring pressurized fluids including an end piece body having a bearing portion and defining a fluid flow channel, an end piece ring provided with an inner cavity and a threaded radial surface, and an element for displacing the end piece body in a forward direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the end piece ring and inside the inner cavity. The device has an intermediate member having a body with a radial surface with an external thread complementary to the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Flexible Assembly for Sprinklers]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099481</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Victaulic Company, </li></ul>An assembly for connecting a sprinkler to a branch line of a fire suppression system includes a flexible conduit having one end attached to the branch line. The opposite end is attached to the sprinkler. An adapter may be positioned between the conduit and the sprinkler, between the conduit and the branch line, or between the conduit and both the branch line and the sprinkler. The adapter contains a rotating joint which prevents torque from being applied to the conduit. The joint may be a ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Expansion Connector for a Fluid Connection Hose]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099480</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;FLUIDMASTER, INC., </li></ul>A fluid connector, having: (a) a flexible tube; (b) an outwardly expandable barbed fitting receivable into a distal end of the flexible tube, wherein the outwardly expandable barbed fitting can be deformed outwardly against an inner surface of the flexible tube; (c) a collar received around the flexible tube; and (d) a hose end connector receivable onto the ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[CRIMPABLE OR SWAGEABLE FLUID POWER FERRULES, COUPLINGS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099479</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Keast, Geoffrey Richard; Swift, Jonathan Clark; Robinson, Timothy G.; Miller, Marvin; King, Matthew James</li></ul>A hose end coupling comprising a unitary one-piece stem having an exterior barb end portion and an exterior ferrule interface portion, with a unitary one-piece radially crushable ferrule disposed over the stein, with a crushable socket portion disposed about the barb end portion, a deformable attachment portion disposed about the ferrule interface portion, and a torque communication portion defined between the socket portion and the attachment portion. The socket portion may retain a “C” ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[HOSE FITTING]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099478</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;NATIONAL MACHINERY LLC, </li></ul>A machine, tooling and method for cold forming complex metal parts such as a banjo style hose fitting starting with a near net shape volume of wire and continuing with multiple forging blows and an intermediate rotation of the blank to produce a hose coupling shell end, a transition neck, a large counterbored annular coupling body and a perpendicular alignment ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[ELBOW FORMED BY CUTTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099477</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventor:</strong> &nbsp;Horiguchi, Nobuo</li></ul>A hole is formed in an elbow through the steps of: forming a starting hole in a material, the starting hole having an undercut remaining on a hole surface; finishing an inner diameter of the starting hole (<b>11</b><sub>−3</sub>) on one end side by revolving a side cutter (II) including an arc-shaped cutting edge and having an outer diameter smaller than a finishing hole diameter while rotating the side cutter (II) in such a posture that the side cutter (II) is inclined in a predetermined ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[Connecting System for a Pipe with Two Lumina]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099476</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Chevereau, Lionel; Collin, Rémi</li></ul>The present invention relates to a connecting system in two parts (<b>1, 2</b>), for a pipe (<b>3</b>) with a first lumen (<b>4</b>) in the axis A of the pipe, and a second lumen (<b>5</b>) outside of the axis A of the pipe (<b>3</b>), the first part (<b>1</b>) having two coaxial cones (<b>6, 7</b>) as connecting elements, the first lumen (<b>4</b>) leading to the first internal cone (<b>6</b>), and the second lumen (<b>5</b>) leading to the space (<b>8</b>) present between the first cone ...<br />]]></description>		         
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			         <title><![CDATA[LIGHT WEIGHT Z-SWIVEL]]></title>
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			         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Application Number:</strong> &nbsp;20130099475</li><li><strong>Publication Date:</strong> &nbsp;2013-04-25</li><li><strong>Inventors:</strong> &nbsp;Jungklaus, Matt; Dalton, James M.; Castagnetta, David J.; Lins, Christopher A.</li></ul>Z-swivel <b>10</b> is comprised of a female coupling <b>12</b> designed to attach to a hose <b>30</b> (or application device <b>32</b>) and in turn is attached to an inlet stud <b>14</b> which is rotatably located in seal housing <b>16.</b> Seals <b>18</b> and <b>20</b> seal and allow rotation between stud <b>14</b> and seal housing <b>16.</b> Similarly, seal housing <b>16</b> contains seals <b>34</b> which allow rotation of seal housing <b>16</b> relative to center stud <b>22.</b> Outlet ...<br />]]></description>		         
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