Patents Examined by James M. Hewitt
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Patent number: 12215811Abstract: Cryogenic apparatus, consisting of a connector that has a connector base plate configured for connection to a conduit carrying a cryogen, and a slot extending across the base plate. The apparatus has a plug, which is configured for insertion into an opening in the base plate. The apparatus also has a latch plate that is configured to slide within the slot between a first position, in which the plug is inserted through an aperture in the latch plate into the opening, and a second position, in which a cryogenic probe is inserted through the aperture and brought into fluid communication with the opening. There is a sensor, which is coupled to control a flow of the cryogen through the conduit by detecting whether the latch plate is in the first position or the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: IceCure Medical Ltd.Inventors: Naum Muchnik, Ron Hilleli, Shai Kaufman, Lior Lasker, Adir Weiser
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Patent number: 12209696Abstract: This disclosure relates to an irrigation system pipe joint or span coupling, which can connect a span of an irrigation system to another structure. In examples, the joint can include various components that attach an end of a first pipe or joint to an end of a second pipe or joint. For example, the end of the first joint can include a receiver plate, which can include a recess with a bushing. In addition, the end of the second joint can include a post, hook, or other elongated member that, in order to connect the first joint to the second joint, is insertable into the bushing.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Russell Scott Reinke, Jon Patrick Henry
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Patent number: 12208560Abstract: An Arrangement for transporting media, comprising a base body formed as a blow-molded part and at least one functional element, wherein the functional element is positively fixed to the base body, wherein the positive fit is formed by shaping the base body during blow molding, and a method for producing an arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: TI AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBHInventors: Albert Boecker, Matthias Winter, Thorsten Schaefer, Florian Deibel, Artem Tuzin
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Patent number: 12196349Abstract: A system of connecting two flexible tubes together using rolled back ends of the tubes to create abutment surfaces which when urged together form a fluid-tight seal. The rolled back ends are supported on tube supports including a spigot extending along the outside of the tube and over which the rolled ends are supported. Urging two rolled backed ends together creates a fluid tight seal. In one example, this urging may be achieved by attaching flanges to the rolled back ends and using standard clamping methods. Alternatively, other types of clamping methods can be used.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Bio Optimal LimitedInventor: Roy Peter Maunder
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Patent number: 12196353Abstract: A downspout adapter includes a first part. The first part includes a mouth portion and a hollow structure extending from the mouth portion. The hollow structure includes at least one ratchet member and at least one recessed portion. The downspout adapter includes a second part configured for receiving the hollow structure therein. The second part includes at least one protruding member configured to removably engage with a corresponding recessed portion of the at least one recessed portion while the hollow structure is inserted within the second part. The second part includes at least one engaging member including an engaging end configured to selectively engage with a plurality of teeth of the at least one ratchet member while the hollow structure of the first part is inserted within the second part, thereby detachably coupling the second part with the first part.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2024Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Inventor: Barry Chenkin
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Patent number: 12188585Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for transferring exhaust gas between a front and rear carriage of a mobile working machine, in particular a dump truck, separated by an articulated pivot joint, which working machine has a pipe section, which is variable in it length, for conducting exhaust gas, a first flexible hose cooperating with a first end portion of the pipe section for introducing exhaust gas into the pipe section, and a second flexible hose cooperating with a second end portion of the pipe section for discharging exhaust gas from the pipe section. The device is characterized in that a first cardan shaft is provided in the first end portion, the distal end of which is configured to be rigidly attached to a fastening section of the front carriage or the rear carriage of the working machine, and a second cardan shaft is provided in the second end region.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBHInventors: Thomas Locher, Fabian Göggel
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Patent number: 12173819Abstract: A conduit coupling assembly having an arcuate clamp ring having first and second longitudinal edges, a spanner configured to extend across a longitudinal ring gap between the first and second longitudinal edges, a connecting assembly configured to tighten the spanner and clamp ring to the fluid conduit from a non-actuated position to a tightened position, an arcuate gasket configured to be positioned between the clamp ring and spanner on an outer side of the gasket and the fluid conduit on an inner side of the gasket, and the gasket comprising a spanner recess in the outer side of the gasket configured to receive at least a portion of the spanner.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Dresser Water, LLCInventors: Daryl M. Piontek, Raymond C. Minich
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Patent number: 12163609Abstract: A plug connector for connecting lines for liquid or gaseous media, includes a connector body and a locking element for securing the plug connector relative to a mating plug connector. Moreover, an indicator element and a guide receptacle for receiving the indicator element in a displaceable manner are formed, wherein the indicator element is received in the guide receptacle such that the indicator element is displaceable between a rest position and an indicator position, wherein the indicator element has an indicator surface, which is visible in the indicator position of the indicator element and, in the rest position of the indicator element, is at least partially concealed, wherein the indicator surface, when it is visible, serves to signal that the plug connector is plugged into the mating plug connector correctly, and/or that the locking element is locked correctly.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.Inventor: Wolfgang Baldreich
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Patent number: 12163615Abstract: A pipe fitting for expansion tanks includes a first part suited to be fixed to an expansion tank during production of the expansion tank, and a second part suited to be fixed to the first part, if necessary, even at a later moment than the production of the expansion tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Inventor: Riccardo Benettolo
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Patent number: 12152708Abstract: A gasket bridge assembly includes a gasket bridge defining a first circumferential bridge end, a second circumferential bridge end opposite the first circumferential bridge end, and an arcuate body arcing between the first and second circumferential bridge ends, wherein the gasket bridge comprises: a first anti-slip feature at the first circumferential bridge end; a second anti-slip feature at the second circumferential bridge end; and a third anti-slip feature disposed between the first and second circumferential bridge ends; and a gasket assembly disposed radially inward of the gasket bridge, wherein each of the first, second, and third anti-slip features extend radially inward and dig into an outer sealing surface of the gasket assembly to prevent movement of the gasket assembly relative to the gasket bridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2023Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Mitchell, Curtis Michael McCullough
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Patent number: 12135104Abstract: Fluid couplings prevent or discourage misconnection of fluid lines. In embodiments, a coupling device includes multiple male and female connectors that are joined to a common line. The coupling device is mated to a matching coupling device only when all the multiple male and female connectors are properly joined. If any of the connectors is not properly mated to a corresponding one, the coupling will leak, since the connectors on each side are joined to a furcating channel. In embodiments, the coupling devices are made unique by providing an arrangement of the connectors, number of connectors, shape of connectors or arrangement of interfering connector parts that ensure that any attempt to improperly couple two fluid lines will result in the incomplete mating and thereby cause leakage of the fluid, failure of the coupling to engage, or otherwise cause the attempt to connect to fail.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: James M. Brugger, William J. Schnell
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Patent number: 12129943Abstract: A nipple assembly includes nipple bodies configured so that one end portion of each of the nipple bodies is inserted into a housing so as to be coupled to a cooling medium inlet or a cooling medium outlet of a heat exchanger and a remaining end portion of each of the nipple bodies protrudes outwards from the housing, at least one first sealing unit sealing a gap between the one end portion of each of the nipple bodies and the cooling medium inlet or the cooling medium outlet, a flange portion formed at a position between two end portions of each of the nipple bodies to be coupled to the housing, and a second sealing unit including a first sealing portion sealing a gap between the flange portion and the housing and a second sealing portion configured to extend from the first sealing portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Yun Ho Kim, Jae Hoon Yoon
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Patent number: 12123525Abstract: A liquid medium delivery device has: first and second rigid pipes configured to receive flowing liquid medium from a pump. The first rigid pipe has a first curved portion. The second rigid pipe has a second curved portion. The curved portions are at least partially nested. An actuator is connected to the first rigid pipe or the second rigid pipe or both the first and second rigid pipes. The actuator is operable to move either the first rigid pipe or the second rigid pipe so that either the first curved portion or the second curved portion moves along a common arc of both the first curved portion and the second curved portion. The liquid medium delivery device has an outlet through which liquid medium, for example liquid manure, can be pumped.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Nuhn Industries Ltd.Inventor: Ian Nuhn
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Patent number: 12117199Abstract: An HVAC component and method of forming the HVAC component, including a duct having a first surface and a second surface movable between an unassembled position and an assembled position is provided, wherein the method includes (a) applying a paint sealant to one of the first and the second surfaces; (b) one of drying or curing the applied paint sealant; and (c) moving the first and second surfaces from the unassembled to the assembled position, the paint sealant forming a sealed interface between the assembled first surface and second surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Martin E. Gray
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Patent number: 12117112Abstract: A connection device for connecting a tubular connector to equipment comprises: —a connection end fitting formed by a tubular body and a head mounted thereon, the head being provided with an opening leading into the tubular body and comprising a retaining groove; —a flexible lock, which has an annular shape and is intended to be partially received in the retaining groove, the lock being provided with lugs extending radially toward the center of the lock, wherein the flexible lock is deformable and the lugs can close on the tubular connector and abut against the collar when the tubular connector is introduced into the connection end fitting; —an unlocking ring having a collar for insertion into the connection end fitting, the collar including unlocking elements for interacting with the flexible lock to force the opening thereof when the unlocking ring is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventor: Kévin Guibert
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Patent number: 12117114Abstract: A passthrough for a barrier separating a first space from a second space includes a housing mounted to an opening that extends through the barrier. First and second doors selectively block the first and second spaces, respectively, from the opening. A frame is disposed within the housing and has first and second apertures configured to receive sealing blocks. When the passthrough is in a first state, sealing blocks seal the first and second apertures. When the passthrough is in a second state, a fluid conduit passes through the first and second apertures and sealing blocks seal the space between the first and second apertures, respectively, and the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Fast Valve LLCInventor: John Donahue
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Patent number: 12116915Abstract: An exhaust system comprises a first exhaust pipe having a first aperture, a second exhaust pipe having a second aperture and a bridge mechanically and fluidically interconnecting the first and second exhaust pipes. The bridge includes a first plate including a first curved portion sealingly fixed to an outer surface of the first exhaust pipe. The bridge includes a second plate including a second curved portion sealingly fixed to an outer surface of the second exhaust. The first and second plates each include first and second coupling tubes including first and second frustoconical portions to funnel exhaust from the first exhaust pipe toward the second exhaust pipe and vice versa. The first plate is sealingly coupled to the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Rangan Chakravarthi, Aaron Adams, Mark Thompson, Scott D. Carper, Pavel Robles, Daryn Davenport
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Patent number: 12117104Abstract: A multi-joint nut configured such that a first nut part having a center portion provided with a first fastening part and a second nut part having a center portion provided with a second fastening part are coupled to each other, the multi-joint nut being easily manufactured and being configured such that the first nut part or the second nut part that matches a diameter of a coupling part of a fastening object is capable of being selectively coupled. Furthermore, the multi-joint nut may include the first nut part which is provided with the first fastening part and which has a mounting part that forms a space part, and may include a second nut part which is formed in a ring shape and provided with the second fastening part.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2024Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: DUKSHIN CORP., LTD.Inventor: Chanil Park
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Patent number: 12115552Abstract: A collar and method are provided for coupling a casing with an applicator. The collar comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and an external surface extending therebetween; a bore extending through the body, the bore having an upper bore portion adjacent the first end for releasable engagement with the attachment portion of the applicator, and a lower bore portion adjacent the second end for securing to the casing; an internal partition extending radially into the body between the upper bore portion from the lower bore portion, and a sealing ridge connected to the partition adjacent the upper bore portion, the sealing ridge adapted to contact the attachment portion of the applicator to form a seal.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Ingersoll Products Inc.Inventor: James Pentland
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Patent number: 12110666Abstract: A coupling mechanism can be used to selectively secure two sections of telescopically engaged pipe in a fixed position relative to each other and provide a fluid (e.g., gas and/or liquid) seal between the coupling mechanism and the two pipes, regardless of whether the pipes are secured in the fixed position or are freely moveable relative to each other. The coupling mechanism can be used as part of a faucet assembly, which can include an adjustable faucet assembly including the telescopically engaged pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: The Mosack Group, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Foster, Matthew Williams