Abstract: A load balanced coolant fitting for allowing an inlet structure and an op support structure to be mounted relative to each other to communicate coolant fluid from the inlet structure to the optic support structure in such a way as to minimize vibration and jitter caused by the flowing of a coolant to be imparted to the optic structure.

Abstract: A ball joint includes a pair of generally hemispheric head members including facing surfaces. A bearing member is disposed between the facing surfaces. One of the head members is connected to a ball stud, the other includes a shank hole through which the ball stud passes. Both head members are enclosed in a ball seat which is deformed into conformity with a generally spherical outer surface of the combined first and second head members by a socket that is formed about them. An elastic member between the socket and the ball seat applies an axial force to said first and second head members, whereby a substantial preload on the ball joint permits take-up of wear during use.

Abstract: An improved readily attachable and detachable coupling for fluid conduits including a receptacle member having a passageway therethrough and having at least one notch formed in the external surface communicating with the passageway, the notch having a forward wall inclined at an acute angle to the member longitudinal axis and a rearward wall which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a plug member of a diameter to be slideably received within the receptacle member passageway, the plug member having an enlarged external diameter portion spaced from the end, the receptacle member having a retention wire received thereon with a straight portion extending within the notch and with the wire extending less than the full circumference of the receptacle, the ends of the wire being spaced apart so that when the plug member is inserted into the receptacle passageway, the enlarged diameter portion can push past the retention wire, and a release collar received on receptacle and having a portion w

Abstract: A connector including a male member and a female member adapted to mate therewith. The female member is hollow and has an annulus defining a plane substantially perpendicular to its axis. There is a substantially cylindrical hollow nozzle within the annulus and the nozzle has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the annulus, thus defining a space therebetween. A hollow portion extends away from the male member and is being substantially coaxial with the nozzle. The male member is generally cylindrical and hollow. It is provided with a collar having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the annulus and an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the nozzle, whereby the collar occupies the space. The male and female members, when connected, form a passage for flow of fluids therethrough.

Abstract: A connector for use in connecting a push-on bell-type pipe joint together which comprises two legs positioned at right angles to each other, one of which may be welded to the surface of the male member and the other of which may be welded to the edge of the bell of the female member, the leg attached to the male member being rotated so that the other leg being attached to the female member will readily engage the female member.

Abstract: A pipe socket comprising a sleeve (2), an end portion (8) of a pipe (10) of thermoplastic material, an outer sealing ring (4) and an inner sealing ring (6). The sleeve (2) constitutes the inner surface of the pipe socket, and the end portion (8) of the pipe is molded around the sleeve. The outer sealing ring (4) is positioned between the inner surface of the pipe end portion and the outer surface of the sleeve for sealing the pipe end portion and the sleeve in relation to each other, and the inner sealing ring (6) is adapted to seal the space between the inner surface of the pipe socket and the outer surface of a spigot end of a connecting pipe introduced into the socket. The outer sealing ring (4) and the inner sealing ring (6) are connected with each other. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a pipe socket (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A hose fitting for connecting a hydraulic hose to a hydraulic system including an axially inner reduced diameter bore portion and an axially outer enlarged diameter bore portion formed with an inner circumferential groove, comprising: a cylindrical member axially slidable within the enlarged diameter bore portion and having a radial flange portion and an axial tubular portion extending axially outwardly from the radial flange portion; a sleeve mounted on the enlarged diameter bore portion and having an inner inclined surface; a collect arranged between the cylindrical member and the sleeve and having an outer surface engageable with the inner inclined surface of the sleeve and radially inwardly constrictible when moving axially outwardly within the sleeve, the hydraulic hose being crimped by axial outward movement of the collet; and a stop member received in the circumferential groove and adapted to limit axial outward movement of the sleeve and collet.

Abstract: A device for the connection of two tool portions has in one of the tool portions a cylindrical fitting pin (2) and an annular surface (3). The other tool portion (4) is provided with a mating bore (5) and an annular end face for receiving the fitting pin (2), and it has two diametrically opposed, radially extending internal threads (12) each with a screw (14, 13) provided with a ball (17) or a conical recess (15). In a transverse bore (6) of the fitting pin (2) is arranged a radially displaceable tightening bolt (7) which at one end has a conical recess (8) cooperating with the ball (17) of one screw (14), and at the other end has a ball (9) which cooperates with the recess (15) of the second screw (13). Both balls (9, 17) are rotatably mounted in a ball socket (10, 16) of the tightening bolt (7) or the screw(s) (14), respectively. On tightening one of the screws (13, 14) these act upon the tightening bolt (7) so as to press together the annular surface (3) and the end face (11).

Abstract: This invention provides a ball joint and a manufacturing method of the same comprises a holder and a ball and rod which is rotatably and movably secured to this holder and a sealing member which is secured between the spherical body of the ball and rod and a sphere receiving portion of the holder. An oil basin to which a cover member is secured from outside is formed at the bottom portion of the sphere receiving portion of the holder, whereby smooth rotation and movement can be obtained.

Abstract: A sleeve adapter (S) for locating a throughpipe (24) in a structural member (18). The sleeve adapter (S) comprises an annular apertured hub (2) having a central axis .alpha., a first annular surface (4) adjacent a first face of the hub (2) sloping inwardly toward the axis, a second annular surface (8) adjacent a second face of the hub (2), and a third annular surface (12) intermediate the first (4) and second (8) surfaces of a smaller diameter than the second annular surface (8). The adapter (S) also comprises a mechanical joint gasket (6) engaging the first annular surface (4) which locates a throughpipe (24) concentric with the central axis, a push-on gasket (10) engaging the second annular surface (8) which locates a sleeve pipe (14) concentric with the central axis, and a pressure means for urging the mechanical joint gasket (6) against the first annular surface (4) and the throughpipe (24).

Abstract: A pass-through tube for use in conveying intravenous fluid to a patient in a pressurized chamber, the tube including a tubular body having an outer surface shaped and sized to sealably mate with the interior surface of a connector passing through the wall of a pressurized chamber, a first end having a first generally cylindrical surface adapted to sealably engage a similarly shaped surface of a mating first connector and first locking members for locking with mating locking members on the first connector, a second end having a second generally cylindrical surface adapted to sealably engage a similarly shaped surface of a mating second connector and second locking members for locking with mating locking members on the second connector. Also disclosed is a kit including a pass-through tube, a flexible internal tube, and a valve connected to the external end for connection to an intravenous supply line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely positioning various components of a compound bow is accomplished through the use of a device which adjustably, but securely, holds a compound bow in either a vertical orientation for the positioning of the nock or a horizontal orientation for the positioning of the arrow shelf, sights and pulleys. The method and apparatus of the present invention effectively alleviates the built-in inaccuracies in shooting an arrow. More specifically, the user can accurately position the nock on the main bow string, precisely align the arrow shelf with the main bow string, accurately align the sight bar on the bow with the peep sight on the main bow string, and check the accuracy of the alignment of the pulleys.

Abstract: An air flow conduit system is presented for air flow communication between an air filter mechanism and an engine intake manifold. The conduit system comprises first, second and third substantially rigid conduit members. Engagement between conduit members is provided by a rib system on a narrow end of a conduit member being received within a broad end of a next adjacent conduit member. Sealing engagement occurs by an elastomeric seal member positioned between the ribs and an end of a conduit member within which the ribs are received. A preferred rib arrangement is provided, to insure a flexible, multi-point, seal system.

Abstract: An archery bow for propelling an arrow at a velocity depending on the draw strength of the bow. The bow includes a handle section having first and second ends; an elongated first limb having a proximal end attached relative to the first end of the handle section, and having a distal end; an elongated second limb having a proximal end attached relative to the second end of the handle section, and having a distal end; a bowstring extending between the distal ends of the first and second limbs; and assist structure for reducing the amount of force required to draw the bowstring to a full draw while maintaining the arrow velocity produced when the bowstring is released.

Abstract: Joints are provided between the members of a pair of elements, such as a pair of concrete tunnel lining segments which are secured together in compression by a fastening arrangement with a gasket between the end faces of the segments. The gasket has a multiplicity of spaced recesses or apertures to prevent the gasket from creating a surface tension in the end faces when the joint is subjected to compression.

Abstract: A circumferential safety latch clamp for securing a pair of pipe members together operated by a lever actuator wherein a lever is pivotally mounted upon one end of the clamp band positionable between a latch position and an open position having portions releasably engagable with an anchor mounted on the other end to draw the band ends toward each other. A retainer assembly limits movement of the lever in the opening direction to a safety release position whereby the lever portions maintain engagement with the anchor limiting displacement of the band ends away from each other allowing partial expansion of the clamp band.

Abstract: A tubular connection for a plumbing fixture such as a flush valve includes a conduit, one end of which is formed and adapted to extend within an opening in the plumbing fixture. The plumbing fixture opening includes an exterior peripheral stop. The conduit has a peripheral recess spaced from the end within the plumbing fixture opening, with a seal ring being positioned within the recess and in sealing contact with the opening and the conduit. The conduit has an outward peripheral projection, adjacent the recess, which projection is positioned against the peripheral stop of the plumbing fixture. A retainer is positioned adjacent the conduit end within the plumbing fixture opening and has portions thereof which extend through the conduit and in contact with the plumbing fixture to secure the conduit therein.

Abstract: A fluid conduit coupling adapted for quick connect and disconnect without special tools, and in which a safety latch is provided, comprises a first coupling body having a flanged end; a second coupling body sized and adapted to be joined with the first coupling body; a jacket mounted on the first coupling body and radially spaced apart therefrom; and a resilient locking element attached to the second coupling body and having fingers sized to fit into the space between the jacket and the first coupling body which have angular unions which engage the flanged end of the first coupling body when the coupling bodies are fitted together.

Abstract: A small-size piping coupling joint, comprising a retainer member with a piping insertion hole perforated in a shaft center portion of a bottom wall and a plurality of locking claw walls projecting uniformly as tapered toward a rear side provided on a peripheral side wall portion, and a socket member provided with a flow hole in the shaft center portion ranging to a stepped expanded portion inside of an end portion on a coupling side, and having an engaging groove on an outer circumferential wall portion. With an outward swelling wall having a seal ring on the back positioned within the stepped expanded portion, the retainer member and the socket member are locked overlapping each other to connection, thus the locking claw walls are locked resiliently in the engaging groove on the socket member side to coupling of the piping.

Abstract: A tube has a deflection section to allow it to align between two bores which are substantially coaxial. The tube has an inner wall, an outer wall, a first end and second end. The first end of the tube rigidly connects to the first member. The second end of the tube slidingly extends into the bore of the second member. The deflecting section has circumferential inner and outer grooves. These grooves extend in from the inner and outer walls of the tube. Each of the grooves has an axial thickness that is much less than the distance between the grooves. The axial thickness is also less than the radial dimension between the base of each groove and the adjacent wall of the tube. This provides substantial rigidity to the deflecitng section, yet allows slight deflection.