Patents Assigned to Georg Fischer Waga N.V.
  • Patent number: 10655765
    Abstract: A fitting for coupling to a pipe includes a sleeve for receiving the pipe and a sealing member to provide a seal between the sleeve and the pipe. A pressure ring acts on a pressure member through adjoining slanting contacting surfaces of the pressure ring and pressure member, respectively. The sealing member is configured to be displaced from the slanting contact surfaces to preserve the life of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Wijlens, Michel Paul Hulsebos, Roel Alexander Maria Wellink
  • Publication number: 20200139465
    Abstract: Coupling device (1) for a pipe (2), including a sleeve (13) for receiving the pipe (2) and at least one sealing member (5) to provide a seal between the sleeve (13) and the pipe (2), a pressure member (6) for applying a pressure to the sleeve (13) and to the pipe (2), and a grip element (4) extending along at least a part of the perimeter of the pipe (2), wherein the grip element (4) is provided with dents (9) pressed out of the plane of the grip element (4) adjacent to slit like openings (8) punched out of the grip element (4), wherein edges (8?) of the slit like openings (8) are subjected to a peening operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventors: Michel HULSEBOS, Arjen Cornelis van der Molen
  • Patent number: 9816648
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for coupling with a tube, comprising at least one pressure element for exerting a clamping force on the tube, wherein the said at least one pressure element is one of a series of correspondingly embodied neighboring pressure elements, wherein each pressure element of said series comprises a first pressure element segment and a second pressure element segment, and wherein the first pressure element segment is placed proximally and the second pressure element segment distally with respect to the tube, and that of each pressure element the first pressure element segment is provided with a protrusion extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tube, and that said protrusion extends into a slot that is provided in a directly neighboring second pressure element segment that forms part of a neighboring pressure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul Hulsebos, Jeroen Hermanus Johannes Wijlens, Leonardus Henricus Wilhelmus Giesen
  • Patent number: 9334990
    Abstract: A coupling device for a tube includes a pressure element comprising first and second pressure element segments for exerting a clamping force on the tube. The pressure element includes surfaces that converge towards each other in a radial direction away from the tube and that are directly or indirectly disposed against support elements. The first pressure element segment is placed proximally and the second pressure element segment distally with respect to the tube. The first and the second pressure element segments are each provided with contact surfaces that abut and co-operate with each other at a predetermined incline in relation to the longitudinal axis of the tube such that during tension strain between the coupling and the tube, the first pressure element segment is caused to clamp the tube more tightly and the second pressure element segment endows an increased force on the support elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: GEORG FISCHER WAGA N.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Jacobus Louis Nijsen
  • Patent number: 8505985
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coupling device for a tube comprising a sleeve part for receiving a part of the tube, and a sealing organ which is arranged to provide a seal around the tube as it is at least partially inserted into the sleeve part, wherein the sealing organ comprises a rubber ring of which at least a first portion is placed between the tube and the elements and a second portion is placed between the elements and the sleeve part, wherein the elements are provided with circumferentially extending cooperating tongue and groove connections, which are positioned at the sides of the elements facing the second portion of the rubber ring that lies adjacent to the sleeve part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Georg Fischer Waga N.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Jacobus Louis Nijsen, Leonardus Henricus Wilhelmus Giesen
  • Publication number: 20120061956
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for a tube (10) comprising a sleeve part(1) for receiving a part of the tube, and a sealing organ (3,12) which is arranged to provide a seal around the tube as it is at least partly inserted into the sleeve part, wherein the sealing organ comprises a plurality of elements (4) that form part of a substantially closed ring, and wherein the sealing organ further comprises a rubber ring (12) of which at least a first portion is placed between the tube and the elements and a second portion is placed between the elements and the sleeve part, wherein the elements are provided with circumferentially extending cooperating tongue (6) and groove (7) connections, which are positioned at the sides (8) of the elements facing the second portion of the rubber ring that lies adjacent to the sleeve part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: GEORG FISCHER WAGA N.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Jacobus Louis Nijsen, Leonardus Henricus Wilhelmus Giesen
  • Patent number: 8091932
    Abstract: A coupling device for a tube comprising a coupling piece with an insert end for the tube and a sealing organ which is suitable for realizing a seal around the tube inserted in the coupling piece, whereby the sealing organ comprises a series of elements which together form a ring enclosing the tube, and whereby the elements have been provided with at least one grip ring, extending over at least a part of the circumference of the tube, which at least one grip ring is embodied with inwardly and/or outwardly pressed out first projections and second projections extending away from the surface of the grip ring, whereby the first projections and the second projections are provided with, in the plane of these projections extending first anchor teeth and second anchor teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Jacobus Louis Nijsen
  • Publication number: 20110148105
    Abstract: A coupling device for a tube comprising a coupling piece with an insert end for the tube and a sealing organ which is suitable for realizing a seal around the tube inserted in the coupling piece, whereby the sealing organ comprises a series of elements which together form a ring enclosing the tube, and whereby the elements have been provided with at least one gripring, extending over at least a part of the circumference of the tube, which at least one gripring is embodied with inwardly and/or outwardly pressed out first projections and second projections extending away from the surface of the gripring, whereby the first projections and the second projections are provided with, in the plane of these projections extending first anchor teeth and second anchor teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Jacobus Louis Nijsen
  • Publication number: 20080303223
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for coupling with a tube (10), comprising at least one pressure element (3) for experting a clamping force on the tube, wherein the same is provided with at least one sealing organ (12) wherein, at the side facing away from the tube, the said at least one pressure element is embodied with surfaces is embodied with surfaces that converge towards each other in a radial orientation away from the tube, and that further support elements (9,11) are provided that can be coupled to each other and are designed to be placed directly or indirectly against said surfaces of the at least one pressure element, so as to provide the clamping force on the tube
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Georg Fischer Waga N.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Jacobus Louis Nijsen
  • Patent number: 6533331
    Abstract: A coupling device for a pipe having a sleeve with an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means suitable for realizing a seal around the pipe inserted in the sleeve having a plurality of mutually slidable elements which together form a ring, and a grip ring mounted within said elements and extending along at least a part of the circumference of the pipe. The grip ring has projections that extend substantially radially inwards from its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Georg Fischer Waga N.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul Hulsebos, Dries Nijsen
  • Patent number: 6481755
    Abstract: Coupling device for a pipe, comprising a sleeve having an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means adapted for realizing a seal around the pipe when inserted in the sleeve, said sealing means comprising a plurality of mutually slidable elements which together form a ring, and a grip ring being mounted within said elements and extending along at least a part of the perimeter of the pipe, the grip ring being formed with dents pressed out of the plane of the grip ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Georg Fischer Waga N.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul Hulsebos, Dries Nijsen
  • Publication number: 20010030421
    Abstract: A coupling device for a pipe having a sleeve with an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means suitable for realizing a seal around the pipe inserted in the sleeve having a plurality of mutually slidable elements which together form a ring, and a grip ring mounted within said elements and extending along at least a part of the circumference of the pipe. The grip ring has projections that extend substantially radially inwards from its surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul Hulsebos, Dries Nijsen
  • Patent number: 6279963
    Abstract: Coupling device for a pipe, comprising a sleeve having an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means adapted for realizing a seal around the pipe when inserted in the sleeve, said sealing means comprising a plurality of mutually slidable elements which together form a ring, and a grip ring being mounted within said elements and extending along at least a part of the perimeter of the pipe, the grip ring being formed with dents pressed out of the plane of the grip ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Georg Fischer Waga N.V.
    Inventor: Michel Paul Hulsebos
  • Publication number: 20010010425
    Abstract: Coupling device for a pipe, comprising a sleeve having an insert end for the pipe and a sealing means adapted for realizing a seal around the pipe when inserted in the sleeve, said sealing means comprising a plurality of mutually slidable elements which together form a ring, and a grip ring being mounted within said elements and extending along at least a part of the perimeter of the pipe, the grip ring being formed with dents pressed out of the plane of the grip ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: Georg Fischer WAGA N.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul Hulsebos, Dries Nijsen