Patents Examined by Zachary T Dragicevich
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Patent number: 11885452Abstract: A termination fitting assembly for use with a conduit includes the conduit comprising a primary pipe positioned centrally within a secondary pipe along a longitudinal axis of the conduit and the conduit having an interstitial space defined between the primary pipe and secondary pipe. The termination fitting assembly includes an interior fitting having an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall sized and shaped for insertion into and sealing with the primary pipe, and the outer wall extending circumferentially around the secondary pipe of the conduit. The termination fitting assembly includes an annular channel defined between the inner wall and the outer wall of the interior fitting and in fluid communication with the interstitial space of the conduit and an exterior fitting positioned around the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, LLCInventors: Kiran Muggulla, James Novak, Todd Breuer, Justin F. Kuehn, Randall Boucher
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Patent number: 11885448Abstract: A press fitting device, components and method provide one or more indicators to provide a visual indication that the fitting has been properly pressed around a tube and that the correct amount of pressure has been provided to create a permanent seal. In embodiments, a sealing ring and a latching band are retained within a main body component of the fitting and the latching band can be formed with a radially inwardly extending latch that extends through an opening in the sealing ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Quick Fitting Holding Company, LLCInventors: Libardo Ochoa Dias, Herbert J. Bouchard
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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: 11882672Abstract: A device for a computing system is disclosed. The device includes a body, a socket, and a connector. The body includes a panel and an internal conduit. The connector extends from the panel. The connector is removably coupled to the socket. The connector includes an outer end and an inner end. The connector also includes a nut that has an exterior surface mating with a corresponding interior surface of the socket, and a tubular inlet. The connector also has a sleeve with an internal bore and an external surface abutting the tubular inlet of the nut. The internal conduit is coupled to the inner end of the connector to circulate cooling liquid through the body. The nut includes an angled portion and the sleeve includes a flared portion for assisting in securing the nut and the sleeve in the internal conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Yu-Nien Huang, Herman Tan
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Patent number: 11873925Abstract: A gimbal joint includes a monolithic first member including a first connection portion; and a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion such that the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relative to each other about a plurality of axes. The first member may include a plurality of structural portions and a support base. The support base may include an axially-extending aperture that extends through the support base.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Graeme Thorogood, William Denning, Nathaniel Johnson, Juan J. Lara, Julien H. Cohen, Ricky Sasmal
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Patent number: 11873936Abstract: A block fitting assembly includes a first block, a second block, and a first sealing element disposed between the first block and the second block. A clamping device applies a clamping force for compressing the first sealing element between the first block and the second block in an axial direction of the block fitting assembly. A first heel structure projects axially from one of the first block or the second block and projects towards the other of the first block or the second block. The first heel structure is configured to be spaced apart from or to contact the other of the first block or the second block depending on a temperature of the first block.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: HANON SYSTEMSInventor: Eric Kesler
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Patent number: 11867331Abstract: This female element of a quick connector that connects to a male element and has a hollow body, which extends along an insertion axis and which delimits a receiving volume for the male element. Radial openings, formed in the body along a radial axis, open into the receiving volume. Each radial opening receives a latch, translatable in relation to the body along the corresponding radial axis, between a locked and an unlocked position. The female element has an actuating ring arranged about the body and translatable between a locked and an unlocked position. The ring has guide grooves, which interact with pins of each latch. The guide grooves associated with each latch are geometrically carried by a guide plane inclined in relation to the insertion axis so that each latch is driven between its locked and unlocked positions when the actuating ring is moved between its locked and unlocked positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGESInventors: Olivier Pastore, Serafim Marques Barroca
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Patent number: 11867622Abstract: A process analyzer adapter includes: a first part connectable to a process analyzer, the first part being rotatable about a first axis; a second part; and a third part. The first part is rotationally connected to the second part. The second part is rotationally connected to the third part. The second part is rotatable about a second axis, rotation of the second part about the second axis tilting the first axis. The third part is connectable to a flange of an industrial process equipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Johannes Schmitt, Peter Weil, Jens Kubatta, Daniel Voss, Benjamin Buengel
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Patent number: 11857295Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Robert L Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
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Patent number: 11859746Abstract: A device for connecting two tubular objects has a connection piece housing and a sleeve-like element. The connection piece housing having a sleeve portion with an insertion opening and with at least one radially continuous cut-out. The sleeve-like element being complementary to the insertion opening for insertion into the insertion opening. The sleeve portion having at least one first engagement element and the sleeve-like element having at least one second engagement element, which mutually correspond in order to lock the sleeve-like element in the sleeve portion and which can be moved from an open relative position into a locked relative position.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Norma Germany GmbHInventors: Stephan Senftleben, René Schindler
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Patent number: 11859738Abstract: A coupling nut for sealingly engaging a ferrule of a fluid line to a component of a hydraulic system, has: a shank extending along a central axis and having threads to engage a nipple, the threads extending circumferentially around the central axis, the shank defining an inner passage extending along the central axis and sized to receive the fluid line; and a head extending from the shank circumferentially around the inner passage relative to the central axis, the head: defining faces circumferentially distributed about the central axis and edges at junctions between the faces, the faces including torque-transmitting faces each facing a direction having a circumferential component relative to the central axis, and having a cross-section in a plane normal to the central axis, the cross-section defining a plurality of symmetry planes containing the central axis, the torque-transmitting faces free of intersection with the plurality of symmetry planes.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: Gerard Theriault, Hubert Marcotte, Gilles Fournier
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Patent number: 11859351Abstract: A duct coupling system has a first concrete segment, a first duct positioned in the first concrete segment so as to have an end extending outwardly therefrom, a second concrete segment, a second duct positioned in the second concrete segment so as to have an end extending outwardly therefrom in a direction toward the end of the first duct, and a tubular member slidably positioned over the ends of the first and second ducts so as to join the first and second ducts together in a liquid-tight relationship. The first concrete segment is positioned in spaced relation to the second concrete segment. A wet joint is formed in the space between the first concrete segment and the second concrete segment. The tubular member is embedded in the wet joint.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Felix Sorkin
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Patent number: 11859741Abstract: A coupling apparatus for a corrugated hose, having a receptacle part for receiving the corrugated hose and a locking part, mounted on the receptacle part, for locking the corrugated hose in the coupling apparatus, wherein the locking part has a resiliently deformable engaging element for interlocking engagement in a corrugation of the corrugated hose, the receptacle part having a receptacle region for receiving the engaging element, wherein the coupling apparatus can be brought by means of a movement of the locking part relative to the receptacle part from an unlocked state, in which the engaging element is arranged outside of the receptacle region, into a locked state, in which the engaging element is arranged within the receptacle region such that the receptacle region blocks a movement of the engaging element in a radial direction of the coupling apparatus, and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: DELFINGEN FR-ANTEUIL S.A.Inventor: Van Ngoc Chu
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Patent number: 11859745Abstract: A clamp comprising: a first arcuate portion; a second arcuate portion hingedly connected to the first arcuate portion; and a ratchet mechanism for locking the first and second arcuate portions in a closed position; wherein the ratchet mechanism comprises a linear rack provided with the second arcuate portion and a pawl provided with the first arcuate portion for receiving the linear rack; wherein the linear rack comprises one or more asymmetrical teeth; wherein the pawl comprises a plurality of fingers which are biased into engagement with the teeth of the linear rack.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Bio Pure Technology LimitedInventors: Nick White, Chris Sillitoe
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Patent number: 11852274Abstract: A polymer-lined fluid transmission line includes various structures, including a first polymer-lined pipe, a second polymer-lined pipe, and one or more sleeve retainers installed at a pipe junction between the polymer-lined pipes. Among other things, the sleeve retainers may include one or more protuberances to frictionally engage the polymer-lined pipes or a one or more portions that protrude into a space between the polymer-lined pipes to help retain and protect polymer sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Lynn Wilkinson, Jon Patrick Henry, Russell Scott Reinke
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Patent number: 11844922Abstract: An aseptic connector includes first and second matable housings each comprising a plurality of connectors for fluid conduits. The fluid conduits enter the housings and may be force-fitted onto barbs or flanges on one side of the connectors, or may instead be molded directly onto the connectors. When the housings are joined, the opposite sides of the connectors mate to form fluid seals, thereby establishing fluid pathways between now-connected sets of tubes.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: SUNFLOWER THERAPEUTICS, PBCInventors: Alexandra Bonnyman, Kerry R. Love, Larry Weiner, John Christopher Love, Espir Kahatt, Ziad Al-Shamsie, Ben Reisman, Alex Goldblatt
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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: 11841097Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
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Patent number: 11841101Abstract: A hose clamp having a clamping band (10) with band sections overlapping 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 overlapped inner end of the clamping band (10) is formed as a tongue (11) with a reduced width compared to the clamping band (10) and is received by a tongue channel (45) arranged in the outer band section. The tongue (11) is stamped out of the clamping band (10) and has outwardly projecting side flaps (42) and a bottom part (43) which is arranged between them, formed from the clamping band (10) and rises continuously from the clamping band (10) up to the height of the side flaps (42).Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Oetiker Schweiz AGInventors: Andreas Vetter, Maxime Bösiger, Markus Widrig
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Patent number: 11835161Abstract: A device for connecting fluid lines and other lines. The device has a first connection component for connecting fluid lines and a second connection component for connecting other lines. The first connection component has a first functional position, in which the first connection component disconnects the two fluid lines from one another, and a second functional position, in which the first connection component connects two fluid lines. The second connection component, in a connection position, connects two other lines and, in a release position, disconnects the two other lines from one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Norma Germany GmbHInventor: Stephan Mann