Patents Examined by Alexander T Rufrano
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Patent number: 11953135Abstract: A fitting assembly for fluid device is provided, which includes a first port, a second port, a first annular member, a second annular member, and a connector. The first port is annular and installed at a first fluid device to be connected with its first fluid channel. The second port is annular and installed at a second fluid device to be connected with its second fluid channel. The first annular member is installed at the first port and has a first coupler. The second annular member is installed at the second port and has a second coupler to be coupled with the first coupler to fix the second annular member to the first annular member. The connector is installed between the first port and the second port and seals gaps between the connector and the first and second ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshihide Iida, Tatsuya Fujii, Katsunori Sugita, Takahito Konishi, Tomoyuki Koike
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Patent number: 11879572Abstract: A tube fitting is provided with a resin coating layer over a coated region surfaces of a threaded portion and a contact portion. The resin coating layer includes a polyethylene based substance, a lubricant, and solid particles. When mass per unit area w (g/m2) is defined as a value obtained by dividing the mass difference between a state with the resin coating layer and a state without the resin coating layer by the surface area of the coated region, the mass per unit area w satisfies a relation 0.79<w<10.07.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: SANOH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro Gunji, Atsushi Kurosawa
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Patent number: 11859757Abstract: A fluid conduit system a first conduit section having a first conduit bore extending from a first end of the first conduit section to a second end of the first conduit section, the first conduit bore including a first beveled surface proximate the first end of the first conduit section. The fluid system also includes a second conduit section coupled to the first conduit section and having a second conduit bore extending from a first end of the second conduit section to a second end of the second conduit section, the second conduit bore including a second beveled surface proximate the first end of the second conduit section. The fluid system further includes a coating applied to the first beveled surface and to the second beveled surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Jr., Christian Joseph Murray, Nickolas Jay Gretz
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Patent number: 11841103Abstract: A pipe assembly is provided, the pipe assembly comprising a first pipe having a side opening on a side surface of the first pipe. A plate in the first pipe is arranged adjacent to the side opening and at an angle relative to a radial axis of the first pipe such that a first side of the plate may be lower than a second side. A vent hole may be proximal the side opening on the side surface of the first pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Shellenberger, Michael Scalise
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Patent number: 11828394Abstract: Expansion and movement joints are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a collar having a first aperture extending therethrough to receive a conduit, and a guide to receive the collar, where the guide has a second aperture that defines an inner surface of the guide, and where the inner surface of the guide is larger than an outer surface of the collar to define a gap therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Durr Universal, Inc.Inventors: Adam Joseph Shambeau, Matthew Mark Holschuh, Jesse Alan Peterson, Bradley Brian Pedersen, Patrick John Higgins
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Patent number: 11828392Abstract: A pipe coupling segment includes an arcuate body portion defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first axial side, and a second axial side opposite the first axial side; a hook extending from the first end of the arcuate body portion, wherein the hook defines a shank portion and a bend portion, the shank portion extending in a substantially radially outward direction from the arcuate body portion and the bend portion extending in a substantially axial direction from the shank portion, the bend portion defining an upper engagement surface, the upper engagement surface defining a sloped portion angled rearwardly towards the shank portion; and a fastener lug extending from the second end of the arcuate body portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11828390Abstract: Threaded tubular connection comprising a tubular female end extending from a main body of a first tubular member, and a tubular male end extending from a main body of a second tubular member, such that the tubular female end comprises a machined outer cylindrical surface close to the female free end having a first outer diameter and a second machined outer cylindrical surface above a threaded portion of the female end, a second outer diameter of the second outer cylindrical surface being bigger than the first outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignees: VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE, NIPPON STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Briane, Alan Fothergill, Anthony Foulogne, Pierre Martin
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Patent number: 11796093Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connection between two tubular workpieces (1, 2) which are made of concrete and each of which has an inner liner (5) made of plastic, one of which forms a tip end (3) and the other a socket end (4) receiving the tip end (3), wherein the inner liners (5) have circumferential sealing flanges (12) which cover the end face (13) of the tip end (3) or the socket face (14) and wherein a joint seal (16) is provided between the sealing flanges (12). In order to provide advantageous structural conditions, it is proposed that the inner liners (5) are provided with a circumferential elastomer angled profiled section (8, 9) at the end face, which receives the circumferential edge of the inner liner (5) in an end-face profiled groove (11) of its axially parallel limb (10) and whose limb at a right angle to the axis forms the sealing flange (12).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Ulrich Schlüsselbauer
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Patent number: 11796100Abstract: A connector and a process for coupling a tube to another device is disclosed. The connector comprises a receptacle for receiving a first tube. The receptacle includes a socket and a modular head mated to said socket in one of a plurality of relative orientations. The modular head comprises an indexing member. A retention clip embraces the receptacle and has a leg positioned in a slot in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
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Patent number: 11796099Abstract: A connector and process for coupling a tube and the resulting assembly is disclosed. A receptacle includes pilot in a mounted position. The pilot is slidable from a mounting position to a final position while the pilot urges legs of a retention clip into a spread condition during a transition between the mounting position and the final position. In the final position, the pilot permits legs of the retention clip to retract to a relaxed condition and an indicator piece is visible.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
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Patent number: 11768009Abstract: An HVAC duct section connection system is provided with first and second corner flanges, and at least one self-threading bolt. Both the first corner flange and the second corner flange include first and second legs. The first and second legs having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface is disposed opposite the interior surface. The first and second corner flanges each have at least one fastener aperture extending between the interior and the exterior surfaces, the fastener aperture including an integrally formed truncated cone extending out from the exterior surface, wherein the truncated cone has an inner diameter. The self-threading bolt has a shank and a head, the shank having a threaded section with a thread diameter sized to engage the inner diameter of the truncated cone.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Alain Richard
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Patent number: 11746939Abstract: A fluid mating system includes a fitting connector, a mating connector and a planar slip system. The fitting connector includes an exterior mating surface and a first interior fluid passage that permits fluid flow along a first direction. The mating connector includes an interior surface that includes a tapered lead-in portion, an interior mating surface, and a second interior fluid passage. The second interior fluid passage permits fluid flow in the first direction. The first interior fluid passage and the second interior fluid passage include a single fluid path when the interior mating surface is engaged with the exterior mating surface. The planar slip system restricts movement of the mating connector in the first direction and allows at least partial free movement of the mating connector within a plane that is perpendicular to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Tyler Collins
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Patent number: 11732829Abstract: A corrugated hose particularly suited for use for discharge of waste water from an RV is disclosed herein, the corrugated hose having a plurality of accordion-type corrugations and a proximal end, the proximal end having a cylindrical section and a circumferential ridge located between the accordion-type corrugations and the proximal end of the corrugated hose; wherein the circumferential ridge is sandwiched in close frictional contact between a locking ring and a bayonet connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Bruce Andrew Angel, Austin Hugh McGugan
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Patent number: 11725755Abstract: A welded connection kit for joining first and second lined pipes together includes a coupling sleeve to connect the first and second pipes together. The coupling sleeve has a thermal break in it. The coupling sleeve includes a first coupling member that attaches to the first pipe and a second coupling member that attaches to the second pipe. The first and second coupling members attach to each other to connect the first and second pipes. A first liner lines the first pipe and includes a first flange. A second liner lines the second pipe and includes a second flange. The first and second coupling members compress the first and second flanges together to form a fluid seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: United Pipeline Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brennan Scott Metcalf, Ted Compton
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Patent number: 11713838Abstract: A pipe-fitting device according to the present invention includes a fitting body, a fixing nut, and a collet. A first end of the fitting body is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of a first pipe, and a second end of the fitting body surrounds an outer surface of a second pipe. A first end of the fixing nut is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of the fitting body, and a second end of the fixing nut surrounds the outer surface of the second pipe. The collet is provided inside the fixing nut and presses the second pipe when the fixing nut is rotated and tightened. The collet includes a seating portion provided inside the fixing nut, a bending portion in which a bending groove is formed, a pressing portion which presses and seals the second pipe, and a protecting portion which protects the pressing portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventor: Brian B. Kim
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Patent number: 11707174Abstract: A locking sleeve for connection with a valve box assembly of a central vacuum system includes, a first end adapted to couple to a wall of a valve box assembly, a second end opposite the first end, a central vertical axis between the first end and the second end, a first side adapted to be adjacent to a rear wall of a valve box assembly, a second side opposite the first side, a central horizontal axis between the first side and the second side, a slidable locking mechanism moveable in a sliding manner. The slidable locking mechanism is adapted to secure a vacuum hose assembly to the valve box assembly of the central vacuum system.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: H-P PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Darrell V. Nieschwitz, Greg A. Calderone, Shawn C. Metz
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Patent number: 11691752Abstract: Systems and methods for a segmented aircraft refueling tube with a tube interface include a plurality of seals configured to deform while allowing relative movement between tube segments. The systems include a tube interface that includes a first ring, a second ring, a first seal disposed between a first ferrule and the first ring, a second seal disposed between a second ferrule and the second ring, a third seal disposed between the first ring and a sleeve, and a fourth seal disposed between the second ring and the sleeve. The plurality of seals per ring allow for misalignment between the ferrules to be accommodated by two or more seals.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Daniel A. Hippe
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Patent number: 11680670Abstract: A coupling device for connecting media-conducting lines has a one-part or multi-part first coupling section and a one-part or multi-part second coupling section. At least one locking element is fastened with at least one connecting section to the first coupling section and is provided with one or more locking arc sections extending in a circumferential direction between the first and second coupling sections. The second coupling section has a locking section extending circumferentially at least partially about a circumference of the second coupling section. At least one of the one or more locking arc sections interacts with the locking section.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Robert Zbiral, Thomas Jessberger
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Patent number: 11668418Abstract: A connection device has a line portion having, at its end, a radially outwardly projecting abutment flange for abutting against a corresponding abutment flange of a further line portion which is to be coupled to the line portion, and a ring-segment chain comprising a plurality of ring segments connected to one another in a pivotable manner in a common ring plane, wherein the ring-segment ends which form the chain ends can be latched to one another to give a ring-form connection clamp. The line portion is designed in the form of a tubular connection stub with first thread means spaced apart axially from the abutment surface of its abutment flange and in that each ring segment has a radially inwardly projecting clamping flange and second thread means, which are spaced apart axially from said clamping flange and correspond to the first thread means.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbHInventors: Norbert Aue, Sebastian Handt, Sebastian Purmann, Volker Limpert
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Patent number: 11668414Abstract: An assembly includes at least one member having first and second ends. A dual metal adapter for connecting to the at least one member includes an inner tube for receiving and contacting the first end of the at least one member and being formed from a first metal having a first resistivity. An outer tube extends over the inner tube and is secured thereto. The outer tube is formed from a second metal having a second resistivity greater than the first resistivity. The first end of the at least one member is metallurgically bonded to the inner tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LC Advanced Motor Technology CorporationInventors: Matthew Honickman, Ryan W. Loar