Abstract: A connector assembly for creating a plastic tube joint in a length of plastic tubing having a distal end, a proximal end and a hollow lumen includes forming a flare in the tube proximate the proximal end thereof by means of a flared ferrule disposed in the lumen and defining a void between the flare and the proximal end of the tubing, the void being defined between the ferrule and a collet, the tubing contracting into the void, and forming a neck between the ferrule and the collet proximate the ferrule flare, the neck substantially permanently capturing the tubing contracted into the void; and substantially permanently bonding the collet to a connector body. A connector assembly for simultaneously forming a plastic tube joint in a pair of plastic tubes is further included as is a method for simultaneously forming a plastic tube joint in a pair of plastic tubes.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for use in a fuel system, the connector arrangement comprising a bridge member shaped for cooperation with at least first and second members to be connected to a housing, and a clamp arrangement for clamping the bridge member to the housing, the bridge member transmitting a clamping load from the clamp means to the first and second members. The invention also relates to a connector arrangement comprising a plurality of high pressure fuel pipes which are supplied with fuel from a common inlet passage, the common inlet passage being arranged, in use, to receive fuel from a high pressure fuel supply. Each of the pipes comprises one or more outlet region which is connectable with an inlet region of a respective injector forming part of the fuel system to permit high pressure fuel to be supplied to said injector.

Abstract: A separation module is provided having a housing, a filter within the housing and at least one outlet and one inlet. The outlet and inlet are positioned to mate with fittings of a pump housing. A stationary receptor positioned between the pump housing and the separation module has a pivot line and two shelves on its outer surface which permit fitting the separation module in a stationary receptor adjacent the pump housing.

Abstract: A coupler for a flexible tube is disclosed. The coupler includes a first channeled member having a generally semicircular cross-section and a first longitudinal axis extending therethrough and a second channeled member having a generally semicircular cross-section and a second longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The first longitudinal axis is generally parallel to the second longitudinal axis. A hinge connects a first length of the first channeled member to a first length of the second channeled member. A lateral axis generally bifurcates the first length of the first channeled member and the first length of the second channeled member. A plurality of barbs are disposed in each of the first and second channeled members, wherein each barb extends generally toward an intersection of the longitudinal axis of its respective channeled member and the lateral axis. A lock secures a second length of the first channeled member to a second length of the second channeled member.

Abstract: A coupling for a double tube is configured to connect with the double tube. The double tube includes an outer tube for a first fluid to flow therethrough. The double tube includes an inner tube provided inside of the outer tube and having an end protruding from the outer tube, the inner tube for a second fluid to flow therethrough. The coupling includes a branched portion brazed to an end of the outer tube and brazed to an end of the inner tube, with the end of the inner tube protruding outside through the branched portion. The branched portion is formed as a curved tube having a curved portion. The branched portion has an end joined to an end of the outer tube, with the curved portion having a through-hole for the inner tube to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A joint 50 for duplex pipes is to connect to a duplex pipe 100 where an outer pipe 101, an inner pipe 102, and ribs 103 are unitized to be the duplex pipe 100 as one body through an extruding process or a drawing process, having a main body 110 which is provided at its one end to an end portion 101a of the outer pipe exposing the inner pipe 102 by partially eliminating the outer pipe 101, a wall face part 112 equipped at the other end of the main body 110 for penetrating the exposed inner pipe 102, and a connecting pipe 120 provided in the opening 113. An opening is formed at places to be determined in response to disposing conditions of the connecting pipes.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the arrangement of the interface between appliances forming part of a medical or surgical handpiece system and a supply hose, in the form of a fast-fit coupling. The fast-fit coupling may include a shape-actuated plug connection with a locking element and sealing elements, e.g. ball bearings. The coupling thus can be of an especially short and light construction, as well as being hygienically and ergonomically advantageous.

Abstract: A junction for connecting first and second adjacent sections in a guideway carrying pressurized fluid comprises female end portions on a first section, male end portions on a second section partially received within the female end portions, and a vessel. The vessel comprises a plenum bounded at one end by a piston. The plenum is in flow communication with a pressure source.

Abstract: The invention recites an exhaust pipe clamp for clamping at least two pipes. The clamp includes a band formed to at least partially surround each of the two pipes, the band defining an internal volume. A reaction block is interconnected with the band and disposed substantially within the internal volume. The exhaust clamp also includes a clamping member operable to reduce the internal volume of the band.

Abstract: A device for sealingly connecting together a pair of fluid-conditioning units such as pressure regulators, filters, and lubricators used in compressed air systems comprises a plurality of body units each having two opposite side apertures, two external coupling mechanisms wherein one external coupling mechanisms has one end fastened in one side aperture of the first one of the body units and the other end thereof linked to a pipe, and the other external coupling mechanism has one end fastened in one side aperture of the last one of the body units and the other end thereof linked to another pipe, and one or more internal coupling mechanisms each fastened between the other side apertures of two adjacent body units. The invention can couple to a variety of pipes of the fluid-conditioning units by simply replacing the original external coupling mechanisms with new ones having mated sizes.

Abstract: A block fitting for coupling tubing segments having a pair of seals, one of the seals being a radial seal and the other seal being an axial seal, wherein the fitting militates against leakage during operation of an air conditioning system upon failure of one of the pair of seals.

Abstract: A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as the separation module, replaces the separation module and a purging fluid is passed through the system.

Abstract: A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as the separation module, replaces the separation module and a purging fluid is passed through the system.

Abstract: A one-piece, flanged, fluid-flow connector for connecting tube, pipe, hose or the like to a port face includes a base having a flat port face on one end, and a connection piece fixed to and extending from the other end. At least four tabs extend from the base, the tabs having apertures for mounting the connector. The base includes a reinforcement portion that transitions continuously from a lesser thickness adjacent the tabs to a greater thickness adjacent to the connection piece. The connector makes it feasible to provide a one-piece, four-bolt connector which occupies substantially less space than a comparable connector of the prior art, but which handles at least the same fluid pressures.

Abstract: A slurpie hose connection, for attachment between the coaxial hose and the back end of a fuel dispensing nozzle, including two parts, a connector part that fits within the back end of the nozzle, a hose part that secures with the leading edge of the hose, such that when these two parts are brought together, and pushed into sealed engagement, a nut is fastened within the back end of the nozzle, to tightly and snuggly secure the hose connection together, available for prompt usage. A slurpie tube may fasten to tube fittings and extend forwardly in the nozzle, as known, and extend to the bottom of the coaxial hose, to act as a slurpie to remove any accumulated or condensed fuel, from this location, and to prevent its blockage of the return of vapors to the dispenser and for underground storage.

Abstract: This is a balloon catheter having at least two lumens. One of the lumens is a large working lumen. The balloon catheter is especially useful as a guide catheter and may be used in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. In particular, it has value in treating neurovascular embolic strokes in combination with other devices which are delivered to the stroke site through that working lumen. The remainder of the lumens typically are used to inflate and to deflate the balloon. It is highly preferable that the balloon or inflatable member be situated in a recess in the outer wall of the inventive catheter. Additionally, the distal end of the catheter past the balloon is preferably tapered. The catheter has a very low profile as compared to other catheters of the neurovascular balloon catheter genre. It may include other features such as variable stiffness along the axis of the device and anti-kinking components. The balloon is preferably compliant in nature.

Abstract: A micromachined O-ring is described. The O-ring can be formed for use in micromachined microfluidic devices.

Abstract: A flat water hose is disclosed having a plurality of water passages arranged in parallel and extended through two distal ends of the body of flat cross section thereof, and two hose connectors at the ends of the body of flat cross section for connection to a water tap and a sprinkler respectively.

Abstract: A support (1) through which first and second outlet pipes (7) from a first tank (9) is connected to a second tank (42). The support (1) has rear wall (17) separated from a front wall (37) by a spacer (39) to define rectangular cavities (33) therein. The rear wall (17) has a first and second sleeves (5) that extend therefrom and are correspondingly located in the outlet pipes (7). The front wall (37) has openings (35) therein that are aligned with openings (3) defined by the first and second sleeves (5). First and second claw rings (15) are correspondingly attached to the first and second sleeves (5) and first and second tubular pipes (41.1,41.2) are pushed through the claw rings (15) and into the first and second outlet pipes (7). Radial protrusions (13) on the claw rings (15) engage the tubular pipes (41.1,41.2) to define a sealed connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid connector, comprising a shaft having at least one solid shaft element and a plurality of connector surfaces, wherein the plurality of connector surfaces includes a surface with a plurality of threads and a plurality of grooves.

Abstract: A lightweight detachable air coupler for an air seeder comprises an aluminum frame having two steel sleeves die cast into the frame. The frame is provided with two circular apertures each being defined by a rim having an internal cylindrical surface. The steel cylindrical sleeve has a first end having an exterior surface that is diagonally knurled. Two steel sleeves are mounted in the mold for the aluminum frame and cast aluminum is injected into the mold. The liquid aluminum adheres to the knurled exterior surface of the steel sleeves. The aluminum frame has a front surface from which the rims project and a rear surface from which the sleeves project.

Abstract: A system and method for expanding, joining or securing a plurality of tubes by electromagnetic expansion to a plurality of sheets in a tubular heat transfer system. The system and method involve the automatic sensing and positioning of a electromagnetic coil in operative relationship with at least a portion of a tube and an inner wall of a sheet and then energizing the electromagnetic coil to expand the portion of the tube to engage the inner wall of the sheet, thereby securing the tube thereto. A tubular heat transfer system tube expander and method are also shown.

Abstract: A cylindrical thin walled tube with a through bore extending its entire axial length between first and second opposed ends is individually mounted in a bore in a fitting, with an end portion of the tube extending outward from a land surface on the fitting. A groove is formed on the exterior of the tube between the first and second ends and receives a seal element which is engageable with the land surface on the fitting. At least one mounting barb is formed on the body, generally adjacent one of the ends of the body, for fixedly mounting the tube in the bore in the fitting. The tube may also be formed with multiple mounting barbs and multiple grooves, each groove receiving a separate seal element. The outwardly extending portion of the tube acts as a male pilot for guiding the precise alignment of a bore in a complimentary fitting into alignment with the bore in the fitting in which the tube is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a riser pipe element comprising a main tube (5), connection means (2) at both ends, at least one auxiliary pipe length (4) arranged substantially parallel to the tube. The auxiliary pipe length is secured at both ends to the connection means of the main tube so that the longitudinal mechanical stresses to which the connection means are subjected are distributed in the tube and in the pipe.

Abstract: A coupling having means which inhibit separation which is provided for transferring fluid, especially for refueling vehicles. The coupling includes a tubular housing, at least one locking element, in particular, a plurality of expandable collects having an engagement profile for connecting to a correspondingly constructed connection nipple. The coupling also includes a piston, which can be displaced relative to the housing and which can be fixed, especially for being placed on the connection nipple. The piston is subject to the action of a spring opposite of the direction of connection in order to adjust the separation prevention force in relation to the housing of the coupling and is mounted such that it can be displaced opposite of the direction of connection in relation to the locked piston in order to release the engagement of the locking element.

Abstract: A fluid connection which may for example be used for connecting compressed air sources to pneumatic devices utilizes a plate with a first side and a second side. Unitary with the plate are a plurality of first fluid connections in the form of inlet ports extending from the first side of the plate and a plurality of second fluid connections in the form of outlet ports extending from the second side of the plate. There are more second fluid connections than first fluid connections, with single first fluid connections being connected to more than one second fluid connection.

Abstract: A channel tube coupling structure for an anti-pollution type endoscope which can easily and smoothly couple a multi-lumen type channel tube extending from a base end of an outer sheath with tubes on a side of the endoscope and separate the multi-lumen type channel tube therefrom. At a side surface in a vicinity of the base end of the channel tube, side holes communicate with a plurality of tubes that are formed so as to be shifted from one another in an axial direction. A coupling hole, where the base end portion of the channel tube is loosely inserted thereinto and freely removed therefrom, provides a space in a radial direction between the channel tube and the coupling hole. Annular sealing members are provided which seal portions between the respective side holes, in a state where the base end portion of the channel tube is inserted into the coupling hole.

Abstract: A high pressure be seating assembly adapted for liquid sealing against a rigid surface having a connecting conduit. The tube sealing assembly includes a rigid, elongated, tube member having a spherical sector-shaped distal end portion with a radius substantially larger than the radius of the tube member. The tube member further includes a central conduit terminating at an apex of the spherical sector-shaped distal end portion to define an annular rim portion such that a fluid-tight seal can be formed between the central conduit of the tube member and the connecting conduit of the surface. This seal is formed at a contact interface between the rim portion and the surface when a relative axial force is applied therebetween.

Abstract: A fluid connection which may for example be used for connecting compressed air sources to pneumatic devices utilizes a plate with a first side and a second side. Unitary with the plate are a plurality of first fluid connections in the form of inlet ports extending from the first side of the plate and a plurality of second fluid connections in the form of outlet ports extending from the second side of the plate. There are more second fluid connections than first fluid connections, with single first fluid connections being connected to more than one second fluid connection.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful fluid conduit coupling apparatus which allows quick connection and disconnection with substantially no introduction of ambient fluids or air into the process fluid. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a quick connect/disconnect coupling for a fluid conduit, the coupling comprising assemblies for attaching to the ends of a conduit to be connected and for subsequently mating together, each assembly comprising a normally closed channel; means for expelling fluid from between the assemblies when the assemblies are to be connected to each other; means for preventing fluid from entering the assemblies from outside when the assemblies are being connected; means for opening the normally closed channels, means operable by the connecting of the assemblies to each other; latch means for securing the assemblies together, the latch means disconnectable by means of a hand operated unlatching means or by the application of a predetermined tensile force.

Abstract: A well production apparatus includes a down-hole gear pump and a transport assembly to which the gear pump is attached. The transport assembly is formed from a string of modular pipe assemblies having one or more passages for carrying production fluid from the bottom of the well to the surface. The passages can be arranged in a side-by-side configuration, and include pressure and return lines such as used to drive a hydraulic motor connected to the gear pump. The modular pipe assemblies can have two, three, four, or more passages, and can be stepped relative to each other to give a unique assembly orientation. The modular assemblies have mating fitting that can be tightened without the need to spin the pipe joints at the same time.

Abstract: A connector (1) for connecting together at least two tubular members (3) includes a body (7) having tubular mouth portions, each receiving one of said tubular members. At least one of the mouth portions is provided with means for connecting the body to a tubular member, the connection means comprising sealing means (17) for sealing the body against the tubular member and securing means for preventing relative longitudinal movement between said body and said tubular member. The securing means comprise a first securing member (25) for engagement with the tubular member and being deformable between a tubular member engaging position and a position allowing said first member to be readily moved along the tubular member, and a second securing member (31) being for holding the first securing ember in its tubular member engaging position. The body and first and second securing members are adapted to coact to prevent, in use, relative longitudinal movement between said first securing member and said body.

Abstract: A detachable and adjustable adapter assembly for directing fluid flow into and out of a dual cartridge media housing is disclosed.

Abstract: A cable transit device, or cable penetration device, includes a tubular sleeve (1) that has means (11) at one end for fastening the device to a wall opening, and that has at its other end a thread (14) which interacts with a thread (53) on a nut (5). The nut includes a support shoulder (52) and the device includes a rubber sleeve which is located in the tubular sleeve (1) and has an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the tubular sleeve. The rubber sleeve is accommodated between the circular shoulder of the tubular sleeve and the support shoulder of the nut. The device also includes a plurality of module elements (4), each containing a cable accommodating channel (41) and each being divided to allow lateral access to the channel/channels. The modules (4) together fill-out the opening (31) of the rubber sleeve and have a shape that corresponds to the resultant outer contour of the mutually sealingly combined modules.

Abstract: A plug portion 23 which engages to a socket 13, to which a liquid transport hose and a gas transport hose 7 are connected, is provided to a plug 12 which closes an aperture portion which is formed in a container. A liquid conduit 26 on the side of the plug 12 which is communicated to a liquid conduit 56 on the side of the socket 13 is formed on the inner side of the plug portion 23, while a gas conduit 41 on the side of the plug 12 which is communicated to gas conduits 52 and 63 on the socket side is formed on the outer side of the plug portion 23. By this construction, it is possible to anticipate simplified and reduced cost manufacture for a connector which excels in convenience due to having a plurality of conduits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a duct and ventilation system for livestock production buildings. The building comprises a plurality of containment rooms for livestock, a pit beneath the room, an attic above the rooms, a ventilation duct for each room and a ventilation house coupled to the pit. The containment rooms have slatted floors. The attic includes a vent. Each ventilation duct includes a manually actuable air flow control valve. The ventilation house includes an exhaust fan and is adapted to draw air through the vent and through the attic to one of the ventilation ducts and into one of the rooms through the slatted floor and out via the ventilation house. The building may include a manifold area adjacent the rooms and in fluid communication with the attic.

Abstract: Improved coupling point for a couple of pipes characterized by realizing direct die-injection in plastic material on both pipe ends, a spacing element (31) inserted on the pipes both ends (1,2), and respective sleeves (33) which are inserted on the pipe ends (1,2) and extend beyond the pipe ends (1,2), the extension inside diameter of the sleeves (331) being the diameter for the keying to the pipes to be jointed; at least a part of the sleeve being inserted on the pipe (332) up to coating a suitable protrusion (11) of the pipe.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for use in connecting fluid lines having a unitary female body and a male coupling portion. The female body includes at least two passageways having frangible diaphragms. The male coupling portion includes at least two male coupling halves having frangible diaphragms. Cutting devices are positioned in the passageways of the female body. As the male coupling portion is moved toward the female body by a bracket and fastening device, the diaphragms are ruptured to allow fluid flow between the lines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary fitting comprising at least one supply pipe (1, 2) and/or one connecting element (10) for connection to a connecting pipe or a flexible hose, in addition to at least one fitting component (5) with an accommodating opening (3, 4) for the supply pipe (1, 2) or connecting element (10), whereby the supply pipe (1, 2) or the connecting element (10) is provided with a supporting rim (6) which rests against the component (5) and is arranged in the accommodating opening (3, 4) of the component (5) and securely connected thereto (5). In order to connect the supply pipe (1, 2) or connecting element (10) to the component (5) of the sanitary fitting in a simple, economical manner, the supply pipe (1, 2) or connecting element (10, 11) is engaged in the accommodating opening (3, 4) of the component by means of a flange (7) which is located at a specific distance from the supporting rim (6).

Abstract: A pneumatic coupling is provided. The pneumatic coupling is configured to couple a plurality of pneumatic lines together. According to the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the pneumatic coupling includes first and second housings and a plurality of fittings sized to receive the pneumatic lines.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for use in a fuel system, the connector arrangement comprising a bridge member shaped for cooperation with at least first and second members to be connected to a housing, and a clamp arrangement for clamping the bridge member to the housing, the bridge member transmitting a clamping load from the clamp means to the first and second members. The invention also relates to a connector arrangement comprising a plurality of high pressure fuel pipes which are supplied with fuel from a common inlet passage, the common inlet passage being arranged, in use, to receive fuel from a high pressure fuel supply. Each of the pipes comprises one or more outlet region which is connectable with an inlet region of a respective injector forming part of the fuel system to permit high pressure fuel to be supplied to said injector.

Abstract: This invention mainly relates to a quick connect/disconnect device for flexible tubular pipes and to a brake-fluid supply system including such a device, in particular for the interconnection of a plurality of brake-fluid tanks, by means of at least one flexible tubular pipe.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for attaching pliable tubes to rigid connecting members, for high pressure, low temperature service, which seals by compressing a sealing wafer around the pliable tubes. The pliable tubes pass through holes in the sealing wafer. As the wafer seal is axially compressed, the wafer seal is restrained against radial expansion, thereby exerting an inward radial pressure on the holes through the wafer seal to cause an hermetic seal between the wafer seal and the pliable tubes. A swage bushing can be used, with swage tubes that are swaged onto the pliable tubes by a swage clamp, for the purpose of axially restraining the pliable tubes.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving together simultaneously male and female coupling members attached to manifold or junction plates is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sloped cam surface on the first or lower junction plate, and a central shaft having a cam follower that moves up the sloped cam surface to urge the two junction plates together, and thereby connect male and female coupling members.

Abstract: A one-piece, flanged, fluid-flow connector for connecting tube, pipe, hose or the like to a port face includes a base having a flat port face on one end, and a connection piece fixed to and extending from the other end. At least four tabs extend from the base, the tabs having apertures for mounting the connector. The base includes a reinforcement portion that transitions continuously from a lesser thickness adjacent the tabs to a greater thickness adjacent to the connection piece. The connector makes it feasible to provide a one-piece, four-bolt connector which occupies substantially less space than a comparable connector of the prior art, but which handles at least the same fluid pressures.

Abstract: A Modular assembly or islet for pneumatic distribution which comprises a number of modules or blocks each consisting of a slice and each incorporating pneumatic connectors and electrical connectors. Two pneumatic distributors are mounted at 90° to one another on two adjacent sides of the block or module so that the pneumatic connectors and the electrical connectors are common to the two distributors. The blocks or modules, with their respective pairs of distributors, are removably mounted on the connectors so as to assemble them side by side, thus constituting the modular assembly or islet for distribution with the desired number of pneumatic distributors.

Abstract: A joint engagement device includes a base board having a plurality of first joints defined therein and two sidewalls extend from the base board. A connection board is connected between the two sidewalls and two slots are defined through the connection board so that two posts of a carrier member movbaly extend therein. An operation frame has two arms each of which is connected between the sidewall and the post. An engaging board has a plurality of second joints and is engaged with between the two posts of the carrier member. The carrier member carries the engaging board to move toward the base board to engage the second joints with the first joints when pivoting the operation frame toward the base board.

Abstract: A leakage restriction device for a refrigeration cycle of a vehicle air conditioner in which refrigerant flows has first and second rubber gaskets. The first and second gaskets are disposed between a pipe and a pipe joint of the refrigeration cycle for restricting refrigerant from leaking into atmospheric air. The first gasket is disposed on an atmospheric-air side and the second gasket is disposed on a refrigerant side between the pipe and the pipe joint. The first gasket has a gas permeability lower than that of the second gasket, and has a blistering-resistance which is inferior to that of the second gasket. As a result, refrigerant is restricted from leaking into atmospheric air, and a blister is restricted from being formed in the first and second gaskets even when a pressure of refrigerant is rapidly changed.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a tube to a refrigeration system component includes a connecting block and a clip, where the clip is inserted into a U-shaped recess in the block essentially perpendicular to the axis of the connecting block. The connecting block includes a body having end surfaces extending perpendicular to the axis of the body, and a U-shaped recess axially interconnecting the surfaces and opening outwardly from a side of the body for receipt of the tube. A U-shaped channel in the recess faces outwardly from the recess. The clip has a U-shaped body, and a pair of resilient tabs extend outwardly from the body in parallel relation to one another. The tabs of the clip are closely received in opposite sides of the U-shaped channel and the channel can be coined to retain the clip within the body. The tabs are bent inwardly toward one another by the curved inner end of the channel to facilitate retaining the clip within the channel.

Abstract: A band clamp is provided making a joint in each of two pairs of closely spaced pipes wherein the pipes in each pair are aligned with each other. The clamp has a single closed loop clamp band for connecting adjoining ends of the first pair to make a sealed joint and connecting the adjoining ends of the second pair of pipes to make a sealed joint. The clamp band encircles both pairs of pipes and overlaps a portion of the adjoining ends of both pairs of pipes. The closed loop of the clamp band has oppositely disposed concave lobe portions spanning the gap between the pipes and a clamping mechanism is provided for drawing the lobe portions toward each other for tightening the band around the adjoining ends of the pipes to provide a mechanical connection and a sealed joint in each pair of pipes.