Abstract: An improved tubular system for transporting a fluid at high temperature and high pressure is described wherein the improved tubular system includes a first rigid tubular segment having an axial bore including a male connector end fitting portion terminating at a proximal end thereof, the male connector end fitting portion comprising a radial shoulder surface having an outer circumferential rim, the radial shoulder surface being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first rigid tubular segment, the male connector end fitting portion further comprises an end fitting body section exhibiting a frusto conical configuration slpingly extending a specified length from the circumferential rim toward the proximal end of the tubular segment; a seal member fixed on a tubular surface of the first tubular member at the terminus of the end fitting body section, with the proviso that the seal member is fixed on the tubular surface in the absence of a groove in the first tubular surface; and a second rigid tubular seg

Abstract: A dynamic handling system hose for use in a vehicle anti-rollover system, wherein the dynamic handling system hose comprises: a tubular body comprising a polymeric material exhibiting (1) zero or near zero expansion coefficient, (2) sufficient flexibility to withstand rough terrain, (3) high tensile strength, (4) low elongation, (5) high tolerance to extreme temperature ranges, (6) high resistance to hydrocarbon fluids, and (7) relatively low weight compared to conventionally used hose materials in anti-rollover systems; a reinforcement around the tubular body; and a protective cover surrounding the tubular body and the reinforcement, and a coupler for coupling the dynamic handling system hose to an appropriate actuator in a vehicle anti-rollover system are described.

Abstract: A banjo fitting is disclosed comprising a block, a stud, a saddle washer pair and a cap. The saddle washer pair is bent so as to partially surround and clip onto the block. In this manner the block and washer pair form a single unit to simplify installation of the banjo fitting. The block further includes a pair of walls that extend from opposite faces of the block and engage the stud so as to provide a clocking feature. In this manner, the stud and the block remain properly aligned even as the cap is tightened on the stud to secure the block.

Abstract: An energy attenuation restrictor device for use in an energy attenuation apparatus for a conduit adapted to convey a liquid under pressure, particularly, in the power steering system of a vehicle wherein said energy attenuation restrictor device includes a tuning cable composed of a first organic polymer and a fitting member composed of a second organic polymer, and a method for molding the energy attenuation restrictor device are described.

Abstract: An end fitting connector having an axial bore through which a fluid is conveyed; comprises: a stem portion which includes a first tubular body having a first annular rim disposed at a distal end of the first tubular body, wherein the distal end is adapted to be inserted into an inner channel of a fluid transport tube. The stem portion includes at least one annular sealing member extending circumferentially outward from an outer surface of the first metal tubular body; and a connector portion opposite the distal end of the first tubular body. The connector portion includes a second tubular body having a second annular rim disposed at a distal end of the second tubular body, wherein the distal end of the second tubular body is adapted to be coupled with another fluid conveying structure.

Abstract: An energy attenuation restrictor device for use in an energy attenuation apparatus for a conduit adapted to convey a liquid under pressure, particularly, in the power steering system of a vehicle wherein said energy attenuation restrictor device includes a tuning cable composed of a first organic polymer and a fitting member composed of a second organic polymer, and a method for molding the energy attenuation restrictor device are described.

Abstract: An energy attenuation restrictor device for use in an energy attenuation apparatus for a conduit adapted to convey a liquid under pressure, particularly, in the power steering system of a vehicle wherein said energy attenuation restrictor device includes a tuning cable composed of a first organic polymer and a fitting member composed of a second organic polymer, and a method for molding the energy attenuation restrictor device are described.