Patents Examined by Aaron M Dunwoody
  • Patent number: 11940073
    Abstract: The hose clamp described herein consists of a clamping band (10) with overlapping band sections in the closed state of the hose clamp, on which hooks (12, 19) are arranged for closing the hose clamp, and with a tightening device (15) arranged in the outer band section for tightening the hose clamp around an object to be clamped. The hooks (12, 19) are stamped out from the clamping band under cold working and each have a lug (21, 25). In the closed state of the hose clamp, the lug (21) of a hook (12) arranged on the inner band section and the lug (25) of a hook (19) arranged on the outer band section engage over each other, and the force is transmitted via transverse surfaces (27, 32) of the hooks (12, 19) that are in contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventors: Markus Widrig, Andreas Vetter, Maxime Bösiger
  • Patent number: 11933433
    Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) fluid connection, including a tube or hose, the tube or hose including a radially outward facing surface, a RFID assembly or label connected the radially outward facing surface, including a RFID tag, and at least one contact electrically connected to the RFID tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Oetiker NY, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin R. Price, Kristian James Hagen, Kari Ann Sausen, James E. Caroll
  • Patent number: 11920703
    Abstract: A threaded connection for pipes according to the present embodiment includes a pin, a box, and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer. The pin has a pin contact surface that includes an external thread part. The box has a box contact surface that includes an internal thread part. The Zn—Ni alloy plating layer is disposed on or above at least one of the pin contact surface and the box contact surface. The Zn—Ni alloy plating layer contains graphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE
    Inventors: Kazuya Ishii, Kunio Goto
  • Patent number: 11920717
    Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling includes an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit, a clip, and a quick connect and disconnect adaptor. The clip is coupled to the fitting and includes a base, a wing extending from the base, and a first lug extending from the first wing. The quick connect and disconnect adaptor includes a first release tab configured to resiliently deflect through an aperture of the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to transfer a compressive force to resiliently deflect the first lug to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Ravi Kumar Rajendran, John C. Redding
  • Patent number: 11920715
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a female quick connector and a male member, wherein the male member has a latching element, a sealing section and a tip, wherein the sealing section is disposed between the latching element and the tip. The quick connector includes a retainer having at least one retaining element. The male member is in a latching position if the latching element is latched onto the at least one retaining element. The quick connector includes a verifier which is axially movable along a verification path, wherein the verification path comprises at least one locking position and at least one releasing position. The verifier in the locking position limits a movement of a section of the retainer in radial direction, so that the retainer is not actuatable in the locking position but actuatable in the releasing position of the verifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: HANIL TUBE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong-hwa Choo, Jeong-ho Lim, Dong-hyeok Lee
  • Patent number: 11920710
    Abstract: Clamp assemblies and associated methods are disclosed. According to one aspect, a clamp assembly may comprise a shell, a tensioning mechanism, and a retainer. The shell includes a pair of segments sized to be positioned over a joint connection, with the pair of segments being moveable between an open position and a contracted position. The tensioning mechanism is operable to tighten the pair of segments and includes a threaded shaft extending through a segment opening defined in a first segment of the pair of segments. The retainer is coupled with the first segment and includes a first cantilevered flange configured to engage the threaded shaft to retain the threaded shaft in position relative to the first segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin T. Koehler, Joshua B. Smith
  • Patent number: 11913665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe connection structure of an air conditioning system, wherein a corrugated pipe (200) is detachably decoupled from/coupled to an object (100) to be coupled, the pipe connection structure comprising: a fixing plate (320) fixed to the object (100) to be coupled; and a clip (300) having a pressing protrusion (350) that is connected to the fixing plate (320) and is convexly formed in a direction facing the fixing plate (320), wherein in the state where the fixing plate (320) is fixed to the object (100) to be coupled, the end of the corrugated pipe (200) is inserted between the fixing plate (320) and the pressing projection (350) and is pressed by the pressing projection (350) so as not to be separated therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Tae Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11913578
    Abstract: A connecting device having a connecting body with a receiving opening for a pipeline and a retaining element for securing an inserted pipeline. Inside the connecting body is a release element disposed in an axially displaceable manner such that the pipeline can be released. The release element includes a ring part and snap-in arms separated from each other by longitudinal slots. The outer perimeter the ring part can be sealed by an outer perimeter gasket against an interior perimeter wall of the connecting body, and the interior perimeter of the ring part can be sealed by an interior perimeter gasket against the inserted pipeline. In an assembled state of the connecting device, the outer perimeter gasket can be deformed from its sealing position such that at least one leakage gap is formed in the interior of the connecting device by an interior pressure of a pressurized medium in the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: VOSS Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Klehr, Frank Engelhard, Kazim Canpolat, Harald Hagen
  • Patent number: 11913580
    Abstract: A quick connect structure having a fitting connector, a connector, and U-shaped positioning snap pin. The fitting connector has a connector part, a fitting connector body part coupled to the connector part, and a fitting part coupled to the fitting connector. The connector part, the fitting connector body part, and the fitting part define a fitting hole extending therethrough, and the fitting part defines positioning groove, a longitudinal snap hole, and a side snap opening in communication with the longitudinal snap hole. The connector has a connection end, a connector body part coupled to the connection end, and a positioning bump. The connection end and the connector body part define a duct hole extending therethrough, the connection end defines a positioning snap groove, and the fitting connector is configured to accept the connection end in the fitting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Chao-Chi Chen, Shen-En Chiang
  • Patent number: 11906079
    Abstract: A telescopically assembled, Merlin™ Family Connector is provided with one or more sets of threads on substantially matching frustoconical surfaces of a pin and a box of the connector. Strengthening means are introduced involving at least one of: a mechanical stiffening clamp interacting with an outside surface of the box or a mechanical stiffening clamp interacting with an inside surface of the pin. The stiffening clamps may include systems of arbitrarily oriented ribs and/or fairing surfaces. The said strengthening means may be essentially annular clamps that would have relatively regular shapes essentially conforming to the external or internal surfaces of the box or the pin, respectively. The above modifications can be introduced to traditional connectors and to connectors designed to transfer high torsional loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis
  • Patent number: 11904552
    Abstract: A connection including a first profile having a first end and a first lumen, the first profile including a first polymeric material and a second profile having a second end and a second lumen, the second profile including a second polymeric material, a metal, or combination thereof, wherein the first end and the second end are coincidently welded via an ionized gas treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jianfeng Zhang, Rachel Z Pytel, Jian L. Ding
  • Patent number: 11906085
    Abstract: A quick-fitting pipe fitting for connecting at least one pipeline element comprises a pipe fitting body. The pipe fitting body is configured with a pre-installation section, and the pre-installation section is movably connected with a pipe clamp assembly. The pipe clamp assembly comprises at least two movable clamp parts and at least one fastener, and the fastener is configured to be operated to fasten the two movable clamp parts. At least one sealing ring is arranged in the pipe clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI VISION MECHANICAL JOINT CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zhigang Lu, Zhibing Zhai, Xubin Lu, Jun Wu
  • Patent number: 11906092
    Abstract: A quick-disconnect (QD) connector is configured for a server having electronic modules and an internal fluid circulation system for circulating fluid to cool the electronic modules. The QD connector comprises a first manifold, a second manifold, and a mating actuator. The second manifold is removably connected to the first manifold. The fluid is flowable within the internal fluid circulation system of the server in response to the first manifold and the second manifold being in a connected state. The mating actuator includes a handle and a buckle attached to the handle. The handle is movably coupled to the first manifold so as to be movable from a first position to a second position. The buckle is configured to engage the second manifold and to move the first and second manifolds into the connected state in response to the handle being moved from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Hsiang Lee, Wei-Pin Chen, Jyue Hou
  • Patent number: 11906083
    Abstract: A pipe connector for connecting pipes that includes an elongate tubular body having an outer diameter, a sleeve disposed over the elongate tubular body, and a first wire ring. The elongate tubular body that has a groove formed on the outer diameter. The sleeve has a groove formed on an inner diameter that is spaced from a first end of the sleeve and is aligned with the groove of the elongate tubular member. The first wire ring is disposed within the groove of the elongate tubular body and within the groove of the sleeve such that the sleeve is coupled to the elongate tubular body by the first wire ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew James Heaton, Brian Lee Dillinger, Jagtar Singh Thethy
  • Patent number: 11905767
    Abstract: This invention builds up on technical features and on the industry experience with the use of Merlin™ family connectors. In addition to friction, structural means utilized to transfer high torsional loads include dog-clutch teeth and may also include: interlocked thread systems, shear pins, keys and splines, all used in isolation or in arbitrary combinations. Static and fatigue bending load capacities of the connectors remain high, while the axial load capacities may or may not be high, depending on the design requirements. Connectors according to this invention can be built as new, carefully optimized designs. In some cases upgrading existing Merlin™ family connector designs to increase their torque transfer capacities may be also feasible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis
  • Patent number: 11898677
    Abstract: A quick insertion locking connector is disclosed and includes a female connector body, a receiving joint providing with multiple limiting holes, a sliding sleeve sleeving a first boss provided on an outer wall of the receiving joint, a protective sleeve and a sealing ring. Limiting elements are arranged in the limiting holes. A second boss abuts against the outer wall of the receiving joint. A recess and a boss base extending along inside of the receiving joint are formed on an inner wall of the receiving joint. The sealing ring is arranged on the boss base and extends into the recess. Multiple limiting grooves are circumferentially formed in an outer wall of a male connector body which is configured for being inserted into the receiving joint and abutting against the sealing ring located on the boss base and the sealing ring located in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Luxecasting Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaobin Lu, Chengyong Yang
  • Patent number: 11901670
    Abstract: An apparatus for locking air hose couplings together, such apparatus including flexible inserts wherein the apparatus is configured for holding and locking air hose couplings of different sizes. A method of locking air hose couplings together using an apparatus for locking air hose couplings together, such apparatus including flexible inserts wherein the apparatus is configured for holding and locking air hose couplings of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Alpha/Omega Energy Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Lance Pearman, Kenny Lavelle Miller
  • Patent number: 11898676
    Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a quick-connect fitting that provides a leak-proof connection between two components of a waterway. The quick-connect fitting of the present disclosure is releasable and reusable for disconnecting and reconnecting the waterway connection. Moreover, the quick-connect fitting further comprises an audible identifier which identifies the quick-connect fitting has secured the waterway components to be connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Mercury Plastics LLC
    Inventors: Scott Raymond Gardner, Earl Christian, Donald Currey, Grandin Rushlander, Jay Burnett
  • Patent number: 11892107
    Abstract: A pipe joint having a compound locking ring is disclosed herein. The pipe joint bell has a a segment cavity into which ring segments may be inserted through a slot on the face or outer surface of the bell end of a first pipe. The locking ring has multiple ring segments, each segment having an arcuate outer surface. The outer surface may be a compound surface of multiple arcs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventors: Cameron Anderson Corcoran, Jerry Gregory Key, Jay Derek Caston
  • Patent number: 11885449
    Abstract: A quick connector for connection to a complementary counterpart comprises a coupling piece and a retainer for a section of a fluid having a coupling center axis defining an axial direction AD, a radial direction RD and a circumferential direction CD. The retainer is allocated to the coupling end, wherein the retainer has at least one retaining element for retaining the counterpart and at least one actuating element for opening the retainer for pulling the counterpart out of the coupling piece. The coupling piece comprises a first flange at the coupling end, wherein the first flange has a flange opening so as to insert a tool into the flange opening so that the tool can exert a force on the retainer and the actuating element, respectively. The flange opening has an outer border, wherein the outer border lies in radial direction RD outward of the flange opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: TI AUTOMOTIVE (FULDABRUECK) GMBH
    Inventors: Iris Barthel, Kay Bube, Reiner Rohde, Seong-hwa Choo, Dong-hyeok Lee, Andre Häckel, David Gabbey, Jeong-gi Choi