Abstract: The present invention relates to corrugated protective sleeves (10) and for enclosing lengths of conducting equipment, such as cables, wiring and tubing, and more particularly to corrugated sleeves (10) and formed of a single piece of plastic. The corrugated protective sleeve includes an inner surface (14) and an outer surface (20) which is slit open to form male (36) and female (26) locking members which are adjoined once the conducting equipment has been inserted therein. Various methods for providing the locking areas as a part of the corrugated tubing are shown.

Abstract: The present invention multi-socket wrench includes an elongated main member with an upper area, lower area, a first end, a second end and at least two wrench units, e.g. four wrench units. Each wrench unit has an elongated dimension, and each wrench unit has only two sockets, positioned side by side thereon. Two wrench units are rotatably attached, one each at the upper and lower areas of the first end of the elongated main member. There is also a wrench unit attachment mechanism which provides for the substantial alignment of an outer positioned socket of the upper attached wrench unit with an outer positioned socket of the lower attached wrench unit. In some embodiments, sockets of the lower attached wrench unit have a diameter at least 55% the diameter of an aligned socket of an upper attached wrench unit.

Abstract: A quick connector has a pair of waist segments, a shoulder segment, a body segment with an aperture therein, and a leg segment. The leg segment is defined by a pair of projecting elements which are at least partially compressible toward one another thereby causing the pair of waist segments to move toward one another. Thus, a swivelable connection is made which has the equivalent length and diameter of a convention nonswivelable threaded coupling. The quick connector may be released by hand or a snap ring tool inserted into holes.

Abstract: A connection 10 for a piping system where non-threaded means are utilized for securing a male portion 14 to a female portion 12, and where sealing of the male portion to the female portion is accomplished by a seal 68,70 which seals the outside surface of the male portion to the inside of the female portion, a blocking valve 22, 72 in each the male and female portion which is operated by means 38 associated with the female portion blocking valve 72, whereby when the connection is separated, also seals the male portion, and wherein the male portion is also sealed within the female portion before the blocking valves 22, 27 in each the male and female portion open to permit flow through the connection 10.

Abstract: A hose coupling for use with flexible hose comprises a biconical fitting which is inserted into a hose end and a frusto-conical locking sleeve located about the hose portion which grips the rearward conical section of the fitting. Sealing arrangements for specific embodiments of hose are disclosed. The double included angle of the conical portion of the sleeve and fitting, which engages the hose, is between one degree but less than ten degrees.

Abstract: An air movement profiler (10) which is capable of adjusting the shape and size of the deflecting surface is disclosed. The air movement profiler (10) comprises a plurality of triangular tubes (24) mounted on the towing vehicle (12). The tubes (24) are capable of angular adjustment with respect to the vehicle (12). In addition, the length of at least one tube (24) is independently adjustable. The air movement profiler (10) can be permanently mounted or portable. The apparatus can also be folded to allow for low clearance situations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trailer 10 for towing vehicles having a single front wheel, such as a motorcycle, behind another vehicle. The trailer 10 includes a heavy duty frame 12 having concave shaped wheel carriages which engage the front wheel tire 26 of the vehicle to be towed. The configuration of the trailer 10 permits loading of the vehicle's front tire 26 by rotating the trailer 10 about the trailer wheels axis and rolling the vehicle's front tire into the concave wheel carriage 20. The tire 26 is then secured to the carriage 20 and the trailer 10 is rotated to engage the towing vehicle 32. This rotation lifts the vehicle front tire over and in front of the trailer wheels axle axis thereby suspending the front wheel of the vehicle or vehicles being towed off the ground, while the towed vehicle(s) rear tire remains on the ground.

Abstract: A hose coupling for use with flexible hose comprises a biconical fitting which is inserted into a hose end and a frusto-conical locking sleeve located about the hose portion which grips the rearward conical section of the fitting. Sealing arrangements for specific embodiments of hose are disclosed. The double included angle of the conical portion of the sleeve and fitting, which engages the hose, is between one degree but less than ten degrees.

Abstract: A protective sleeve assembly 10 for use in protecting conducting equipment such as cables, wiring and tubing is disclosed as comprising a longitudinal body portion 12 which includes an inner surface 16 and an outer surface 14, a male locking member 18 extending from one longitudinal edge of the longitudinal body portion and a female locking member 32 extending from a second longitudinal edge of the longitudinal body portion. The protective sleeve is selectively closeable by connecting the male and female locking members 18 and 32, respectively. An elastomeric sealing material 52 can be provided between the male and female locking members to assist in providing a fluid resistant seal.

Abstract: A hose coupling for use with flexible hose comprises a biconical fitting which is inserted into a hose end and a frusto-conical locking sleeve located about the hose portion which grips the rearward conical section of the fitting. Sealing arrangements for specific embodiments of hose are disclosed. The double included angle of the conical portion of the sleeve and fitting, which engages the hose, is between one degree but less than ten degrees.

Abstract: A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the locking wall upon insertion of the conduit into the housing bore.

Abstract: The present invention apparatus (11) maintains a curved shape in a portion of a medical insufflation tube (15) and comprises a formable longitudinal semi-cylindrical member (39) having a longitudinal edge (57) thereon and a pair of collar elements (41 and 43) radially continuing therearound further than the longitudinal semi-cylindrical member (39). The formable clip apparatus (11 ) substantially encases and maintains a longitudinal bend (59) in the portion of the insufflation tube (15) that fits behind each of the patient's ears.In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a fastener (13) retains a medical insufflation tube (15) to a patient's clothing (101) and is comprised of an annular-shaped portion (83) having an aperture (85) therein and an orifice (89) allowing entry thereto for circumferential engagement with the tube (15).

Abstract: A hose coupling for use with flexible hose comprises a biconical fitting which is inserted into a hose end and a frusto-conical locking sleeve located about the hose portion which grips the rearward conical section of the fitting. Sealing arrangements for specific embodiments of hose are disclosed. The double included angle of the conical portion of the sleeve and fitting, which engages the hose, is between one degree but less than ten degrees.

Abstract: A combination pill bottle cap and indicator device adapted to function as the closure or cover for a pill bottle or container. The device includes an indicator providing a visual indication for the user that a pill has been or should be removed from the bottle for consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for structurally supporting polymer chains comprising fullerene molecules mixed with a polymer mass wherein the fullerene molecules have a relatively large bend radius over which the polymer chains contained therein can be deformably flexed.

Abstract: Connectable connector fittings for positioning on the terminal ends of flexible conduits include a first member positioned on the exterior surface of the terminal end of a conduit, a second member is positioned on the interior surface of the terminal end of the conduit, and a connector member coupled with either the first or second member. The first and second members are securely affixed by expanding the diameter of the second member outwardly against the first member to achieve a pressure fit whereby to provide a connectable connector fitting on the terminal end of the conduit.

Abstract: A hose coupling for use with flexible hose comprises a biconical fitting which is inserted into a hose end and a frusto-conical locking sleeve located about the hose portion which grips the rearward conical section of the fitting. Sealing arrangements for specific embodiments of hose are disclosed. The double included angle of the conical portion of the sleeve and fitting, which engages the hose, is between one degree but less than ten degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accommodating sealing sleeve which allows for the off-axis connection of two conduits. The accommodating sealing sleeve is generally comprised of an annular housing and various internal components. The internal components include an adaptive seal, an adaptive seal retainer, a bushing and a garter spring. A conduit is inserted through the housing, adaptive seal retainer and adaptive seal to become locked in. The adaptive seal is flexible to accommodate the off-axis entry of the conduit into the accommodating sealing sleeve.

Abstract: A combination pill bottle cap and indicator device adapted to function as the closure or cover for a pill bottle or container. The device includes an indicator providing a visual indication for the user that a pill has been or should be removed from the bottle for consumption.