Patents Examined by Zachary T Dragicevich
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Patent number: 11940074Abstract: A connection device for connecting a tubular connector provided with an annular collar to an item of equipment comprising a passage, the connection device comprising: —a connection end fitting connecting to the passage of the item of equipment, the connection end fitting being formed by a tubular body with a head mounted thereon, the head being provided with a through-opening and comprising an ellipsoidal annular groove; —a locking ring having at least two longitudinal flexible legs for insertion into the connection end fitting, each having an outer surface bearing at least one lug intended to engage in the annular groove in order to hold the locking ring secured to the connection end fitting. The two flexible legs can be deformed and closed on the tubular connector in order to abut their free ends against the collar when the male connector is inserted longitudinally into the locking ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventor: Kévin Guibert
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Patent number: 11940075Abstract: A pipe having a pipe element for conveying a medium in a flow direction and having a flange element for connecting the pipe element to a connection partner. The pipe element has a pipe body with a media passage opening for conveying the medium in the flow direction. The flange element has a flange body with a media passage opening for conveying the medium in the flow direction. The flange element is arranged at one end of the pipe element in such a way that the media passage openings at least substantially overlap. The pipe has a sensor element which is arranged in the flange body in such a way that at least a portion of the sensor element can be in contact with the medium.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ContiTech Techno-Chemie GmbHInventor: Dominik Kempf
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Patent number: 11933432Abstract: A device for making plumbing connections is provided. The device includes a first compression nut, a second compression nut, a sleeve fitting body between the first compression nut and the second compression nut, a first ferrule between the first compression nut and the sleeve fitting body, and a second ferrule between the sleeve fitting body and the second compression nut. The first compression nut has a first narrow portion and a first threaded portion, the first narrow portion having a first internal cavity with a first diameter. The second compression nut has a second narrow portion and a second threaded portion, the second narrow portion having a second internal cavity with a second diameter. The sleeve fitting body has a threaded portion that respectively correspond to the first and second threaded portions, and a first cavity portion having the first diameter, and a second cavity portion having the second diameter.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventor: Brian B. Kim
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Patent number: 11925148Abstract: A corrugated piping assembly for use in an irrigation system for bridging between different pipe sections and/or irrigation appliances. The assembly has a corrugated pipe section fitted at a rear end to a connector and a sleeve overlaying a region where the pipe section fits over the connector. The sleeve is arranged to press inwards against the pipe section to press it against portions of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Netafim, Ltd.Inventor: Kumar Warke
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Patent number: 11927287Abstract: A connection unit for connecting fluid lines is described, wherein the connection unit comprises a first connection body and a second connection body, wherein the connection unit comprises a machine-readable code which is not detectable when the first connection body and the second connection body are in an unconnected state and which is detectable when the first connection body and the second connection body are in a connected state.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Fränkische Industrial Pipes GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Sören Schröter
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Patent number: 11927286Abstract: A hose assembly includes a hose, a connector body, and a collar. The connector body has an outer end portion defining a fluid connector, an inner end defining a nose portion received in an inner bore of the hose end portion, and an intermediate portion including first and second annular flanges spaced apart to define a dog lock groove. The collar includes an outer end portion defining an inner radial dog lock received in the dog lock groove, an annular step portion extending radially outward of and axially inward of the dog lock in axial alignment with the first annular flange, and an inner end portion extending radially outward of and axially inward from the step portion, the inner end portion being in radial compression against an outer surface of the hose end portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SWAGELOK COMPANYInventors: Daniel Gutmann, Stephen J. Zaborszki, Corey Pasheilich, Angela Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11927290Abstract: A multipurpose connector for connecting a multiplicity of lines of an aircraft monument. The multipurpose connector comprises a base bracket, a system connector plate configured to receive a multiplicity of first line adapters, a monument connector plate configured to receive at least one second line adapter, and a movement device configured to move the system connector plate relative to the base bracket and the monument connector plate between an open position and a closed position. The system connector plate is, in the closed position, arranged relative to the monument connector plate such that the at least one second line adapter of the monument connector plate is operatively connected to an associated first line adapter of the system connector plate, and, in the open position of the system connector plate, the multiplicity of first line adapters and the at least one second line adapter are detached from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Christian Le Polotec, Tammo Bahns
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Patent number: 11920716Abstract: A fluid connector, comprising a first connector body, a second connector body and a latching body which is configured to connect the first connector body to the second connector body, the latching body having a first non-destructively non-releasable latching device and a second non-destructively releasable latching device, the latching body being configured to be pushed both onto a radially outer side of the first connector body and onto a radially outer side of the second connector body.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Fränkische Industrial Pipes GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Dirk Schröter
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Patent number: 11920702Abstract: A connecting element for a pipe arrangement, comprising a base body with at least one through channel, a receiving bore for receiving a pipe end of a pipe, wherein the receiving bore corresponds with the through channel, wherein the receiving bore has a larger cross section than the through channel, wherein a transition step is introduced into the base body between the through channel and the receiving bore, and an arrangement and a method for manufacturing an arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TI AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBHInventors: Jochen Klemm, Matthias Winter
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Patent number: 11913583Abstract: A coupling for connecting a compressed air source to an air motor, having a housing with a housing channel leading to a compressed air connection and a piston axially adjustable in the housing channel- and force-loaded by a spring element having a piston channel which, when the coupling is connected to the air motor, merges into a connecting channel present in a pin element of the air motor. The piston is adjustable in the direction of the compressed air connection by the pin element against the force applied by the spring element. The spring element runs between the compressed air connection and the compressed air connection side area of the piston. Radial openings extend from the compressed air connection side area of the piston channel. An exhaust air channel connected to the air motor extends in the wall of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: AIR-TEC-VOGEL GMBH, FREUND MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Jörg Vogel, Christian Scheer
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Patent number: 11913642Abstract: The modular tubular exhaust system includes a first tubular body, a second tubular body and at least one third tubular body connecting to form, a fully assembled configuration, a vertically arranged exhaust pipe. The first, the second, and the third tubular bodies each have a tubular body first end and a tubular body second end where the first ends and second ends are configured to mate with each other to form the vertically arranged exhaust pipe. The system further includes tabs that extend radially outward on opposing sides of the tubular bodies to allow a plurality of fasteners to attach tubular bodies together when arranged in the vertical configuration. The assembled configuration may vary within the spirit and scope of the disclosure, for example, in some embodiments, the system may only have a first and a second tubular section or a first, second, and a plurality of third tubular sections.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Morton, Dave Peterson, Keith Gerks
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Patent number: 11906094Abstract: A conduit coupling adapter for securing attaching a conduit to an enclosure is disclosed. The conduit coupling adapter generally includes a first end for receiving a conduit and attaching to it via an adhesive, and a second end coupled to the second end comprises threads and is configured for attaching to an enclosure using a locknut.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Ripley's, Inc.Inventors: David E. Ripley, Craig G. Ripley
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Patent number: 11906080Abstract: An integrated block 1 serving as a fluid device includes: a flow port 13 open to form one end of a passage P; an annular groove 14 arranged along an outer circumferential edge of the flow port 13, the annular groove 14 being open so as to insert the gasket 2 therein; a first tapered portion 17 arranged on a radially-inner side interior wall 14b of the annular groove 14 and sloped radially outward from an open end of the annular groove 14 in a depth direction of the annular groove 14; and a guide 18 arranged on a radially-outer side interior wall 14a of the annular groove 14, extending throughout a predetermined range D from the open end of the annular groove 14 in the depth direction, and having a larger diameter than an outer circumferential surface 22a of a second sealing portion 22 of the gasket 2.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomohiro Adachi, Tomoyuki Koike, Atsushi Nakano, Toshihide Iida
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Patent number: 11898674Abstract: A blind insert fluid connection module includes a first fluid connector located on a first assembly and a second fluid connector located on a second assembly. The second fluid connector is used to engage the first fluid connector in a first direction to form a fluid channel. The second assembly includes a main body, a guide structure, and a cushioning resilient member. The fastening member is located on the main body. The guide structure is located on the main body, and the second fluid connector is fixed on the guide structure. The cushioning resilient member is connected to the guide structure to provide a buffer displacement of the second fluid connector along the second direction when the first and second fluid connectors are joined, wherein an included angle is formed between the second direction and the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Ming-Tang Yang, Teng-Chiao Shen
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Patent number: 11892116Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a first coupling member, a second coupling member configured for connection with the first coupling member, and a sleeve disposed at least partially around the first coupling member and/or the second coupling member. In embodiments, the sleeve may include a first flame-retardant layer, a second flame-retardant layer, a third flame-retardant layer, and at least one reinforcement of a non-rubber, rigid material.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: William H. Newsome, Gary M. Jenski, Jr.
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Patent number: 11890709Abstract: A system for making a connection between a first tubular member and a second tubular member having coincident bores for conveying a fluid, the connection having an axis in the general direction of flow of said fluid therethrough, the system comprising a connection (1) and a tensioning tool (100), the connection having a first tubular end (6) comprising a first end flange (16) having an end face (17) and a collar (20) comprising a sleeve (21) and an end stop (30) fixed to the sleeve (21), said sleeve (21) arranged about said flange (18) and said end stop (30) arranged about said tubular end (6), said collar (20) slideable along said tubular end (6), the connection further having a second tubular end (7) comprising a second end flange (43) having an end face (45) and a locking nut (50) about and slideable along said first tubular end (7), the tensioning tool (100) for applying axial tension to said collar (30) relative to said second tubular end (7) characterised in that at least one of said sleeve (20) and saiType: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventor: Stephen William Vorley
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Patent number: 11892105Abstract: A connector for connecting pipes and for use with power tongs have a die length. The connector includes a body with threaded connection portions at each end of the body on an inside surface of the body. The connector includes a gripping surface defined on an outside surface of the body between the threaded connection portions. The gripping surface is at least as long as the die length. The connector includes a reinforced portion of the body proximate each of the threaded connection portions for increasing resistance to deformation of the body upon being connected with a pipe. The gripping surface and the reinforced portion together facilitate an increase in connection torque of pipes connected with the connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: 925599 Alberta Ltd.Inventor: Clint Roger Sabatier
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Patent number: 11892109Abstract: When a pipe is inserted into a connector main body of a quick connector, first leg parts of a retainer are deformed and expanded by pressing force in the axial direction on tapered surfaces of the first leg parts caused by an annular protrusion of the pipe, and the annular protrusion of the pipe can pass through the first leg parts in the insertion direction. When the pipe releases from the normal position, the retainer moves in a prescribed direction from a standard position, the first leg parts make contact with a first guide of the connector main body, and the first leg parts are deformed so as to expand, and due to the deformation and expansion of the first leg parts the annular protrusion of the pipe can pass through the first leg parts in the release direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Sumitomo Riko Company LimitedInventors: Ryousuke Kanegae, Yorihiro Takimoto, Yoshitsugu Imanishi
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Patent number: 11892106Abstract: A threaded connection for steel pipe is provided in which galling does not easily occur on any of the inner and outer threads. A threaded connection for steel pipe 1 includes a pin 10 and a box 20. The pin 10 includes: a nose 12; a tapered inner male thread 14; a tapered outer male thread 17; a pin inner sealing surface 13; a pin intermediate shoulder surface 18; and a pin intermediate sealing surface 16. The box 20 includes: a tapered inner female thread 24; a tapered outer female thread 27; a box inner sealing surface 23; a box intermediate shoulder surface 28; and a box intermediate sealing surface 26. Each of the inner male thread 14, outer male thread 17, inner female thread 24 and outer female thread 27 includes a perfect thread portion 141, 171, 241, 271. Each perfect thread portion includes an inner end located relatively close to the tip of the pin 10 and an outer end located relatively close to the end of the pin 10 opposite to its tip.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignees: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCEInventors: Keita Inose, Hikari Nakano, Masaaki Sugino
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Patent number: 11885444Abstract: A sleeve, a cylindrical member for connecting a tube to a tubular body of a fitting, includes a first peripheral wall end portion facing a peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body, and a second peripheral wall end portion pressed into an open end of the tube. The first peripheral wall end portion includes either an annular protrusion or groove. The annular protrusion is pressed into an annular groove in the peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body. The annular groove allows an annular protrusion axially projecting from the peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body to be pressed thereinto. The second peripheral wall end portion includes a bulge portion to expand the diameter of the open end of the tube. An outer periphery of the first peripheral wall end portion includes a flange to axially face the peripheral wall end portion of the tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kiyotaka Ohmae, Masashi Katanaya, Atsushi Nakano