Patents Issued in February 20, 2024
  • Patent number: 11906061
    Abstract: It is described an in-line safe pressure test system and method for detecting leaks in a pressure safety valve PSV (100), the valve including an inlet (P1), outlet (P2) and valve seat controlling fluid flow between said inlet and outlet. The system includes a Safety Controller SC (110) with a test fluid source, at least one Abnormal Condition Detector ACD unit, controller, data storage unit, and communication means for sending and receiving signals from/to the SC and an external safety system, wherein the SC is adapted to apply a test pressure to the inlet side of the PSV until the test pressure exceeds a set opening pressure of the PSV and the valve seat starts lifting, detect the sound caused by vibrations from the first small leak past the valve seat, record and store the value of said test pressure and/or report said test pressure via said communication means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ideation AS
    Inventors: Knut Are Dyrdal, Arne Ole Roald
  • Patent number: 11906062
    Abstract: A fluid control device includes; upstream side and downstream side joint blocks defining a fluid flow path, and having engaging portions at a bottom surface side; a support member having a guide portion to which the engaging portions of the upstream side and downstream side joint blocks can be engaged; and a fluid device supported by the support member via the upstream side and the downstream side joint blocks; wherein the upstream side and the downstream side joint blocks are fixed to the guide portion by utilizing a reaction force against a bending force generated by the tightening force of fastening bolts to the upstream side and the downstream side joint blocks and the fluid device connected together, and the length of the engaging portions in the longitudinal direction of the joint blocks is formed shorter than the length of the joint blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIKIN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Akihiro Harada, Kenji Aikawa
  • Patent number: 11906063
    Abstract: A pressure actuated switching valve includes a first valve chamber including a first chamber portion. The first chamber portion has a first inner diameter, a second chamber portion having a second inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter, a third chamber portion having a third inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter, a fourth chamber portion having a fourth inner diameter that is greater than first inner diameter, and a valve member. The valve member includes a first section having a first outer diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter. A second section of the valve member has a second outer diameter that is closely matched to the third inner diameter. A third section of the valve member is arranged has a third outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson
  • Patent number: 11906064
    Abstract: An electric valve can be further miniaturized while reducing the number of manufacturing man-hours. The electric valve contains: a motor including a stator member and a rotor member that displace a valve body, and a housing for accommodating the motor. The housing is formed by joining a heat generation portion formed of a first material to a heat receiving portion formed of a second material. The light transmittance in the first material is lower than the light transmittance in the second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIKOKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tatsuya Yoshida, Yusuke Arai, Satoshi Uehara, Takeshi Hosoya
  • Patent number: 11906065
    Abstract: An electric valve may include an electric machine having a rotor and a stator, a valve body drivingly connected to the rotor, a valve seat cooperating with the valve body, a housing in which the rotor and the stator are arranged, a split pot arranged in the housing and fluidically separating a dry region from a wet region in the housing, and a spring assembly including at least one spring. The rotor may be arranged in the split pot. The stator may surround the split pot radially on an outside in a circumferential direction. The split pot may protrude beyond an axially outer front side of the rotor. The spring assembly may be coupled to the housing and may rest on the front side spaced apart from the housing such that the spring assembly mechanically impinges on the stator radially and axially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Lindenberg, Jeffrey Van Delden, Florian Wetzel
  • Patent number: 11906066
    Abstract: A seal support ring (1) for a valve (2), particularly a vacuum valve, which has a throughflow opening (3) and a basic body (4), which annularly surrounds the throughflow opening, and a fastener arrangement (5) for fastening the seal support ring to a valve housing (6) of the valve. The basic body has a first side (7) on which the seal support ring, in a mounted state on the valve housing, lies against the valve housing, and the seal support ring has a seal ring (8) made from an elastomer which, in its position on the basic body, surrounds the throughflow opening. A casing wall (9) is arranged on the basic body and at least partially surrounds the throughflow opening and, on a second side (10) of the basic body (4) opposite the first side, protrudes from the basic body and has a larger inside diameter than the seal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Vat Holding AG
    Inventors: Christof Bachmann, Hanspeter Frehner, Martin Netzer, Florian Ehrne
  • Patent number: 11906067
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system can include, a moveable component configured to move between one or more positions, a biasing member operatively connected on a first side to bias the moveable component to a respective one of the one or more positions, and a preload member operatively connected to provide a force to a second side of the biasing member. An actuator can be operatively connected to move the preload member in response to a signal from a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Matej Rutar, Todd Haugsjaahabink, Aaron F. Rickis
  • Patent number: 11906068
    Abstract: An electrically operated valve having excellent wear resistance while suppressing cost is provided. The electrically operated valve comprises a valve main body having a valve seat; a motor including a stator fixed to the valve main body and a rotor driven to rotate with respect to the stator, a planetary gear type deceleration mechanism configured to decelerate rotation of the rotor to transmit to an output gear, a valve member configured to be movable toward and away from the valve seat in an axial direction, and a feed screw mechanism configured to convert rotational movement of the output gear into movement of the valve member in the axial direction. The planetary gear type deceleration mechanism includes a sun gear coupled to the rotor, a planetary gear engaged with the sun gear, a carrier for rotatably supporting the planetary gear, an annular ring gear engaged with the planetary gear, and a sliding member abutting against an axial end of the sun gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIKOKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yusuke Arai, Takeshi Hosoya
  • Patent number: 11906069
    Abstract: A method of forming a dielectric barrier and torque transfer member between a drive shaft and a driven shaft of a torque transfer assembly. The method includes assembling the drive shaft and the driven shaft in axially adjacent relationship to one another, the drive shaft and the driven shaft each having a recess formed therein such that when the shafts are assembled, the recesses cooperate to define a chamber extending across the interface between the drive and driven shaft and into the interior of both the drive and the driven shaft. The method further includes injecting a dielectric adhesive or resin material into the chamber to fill the chamber and to extend across the interface between the drive and the driven shaft, and curing the dielectric material to form a dielectric barrier between and to provide torque transfer between the drive and the driven shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dariusz Sapija, Łukasz Turek, Piotr Zaja̧c, Mikolaj Niewodniczanski
  • Patent number: 11906070
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a valve having an actuator configured to translate a mass in a plane and a valve element located out of the first plane and configured to translate along a first linear axis. In an illustrative example, at least one of the mass and the valve element may include a magnetic source providing a persistent magnetic field and the other may include a non-magnetized, magnetically permeable mass. Reluctance-induced forces may, for example, translate the valve element towards the mass along the first linear axis when the mass is brought into register with a second linear axis. The first linear axis and the second linear axis may, for example, be colinear. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a valve requiring low energy input for operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Buarque, Christopher Narveson, Ryan J. Douglas, John Swoyer
  • Patent number: 11906071
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system includes, a first moveable member disposed in a first chamber configured to move between a first position and a second position of the first moveable member to allow or prevent fluid from passing from an inlet of the first chamber to an outlet of the first chamber. A second moveable member is disposed in a second chamber configured to move between a first position and a second position of the second moveable member to allow or prevent fluid from entering a biasing chamber, the second chamber being fluidly connected to the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Connor Berube, Myles R. Kelly
  • Patent number: 11906072
    Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve housing and a handle that is movable about an actuation axis to actuate a valve actuator within the valve housing between an open position and a closed position. The handle has a first opening and the valve housing has a second opening. When the valve actuator is in the closed position the first opening aligns with the second opening to enable receipt of a lockout member that prevents movement of the valve actuator from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Zachary Spencer Smith
  • Patent number: 11906073
    Abstract: An actuator for a vehicle coolant control valve according to the present invention includes: a drive unit to generate driving power; an output unit to drive a control valve, which selectively opens/closes a coolant flow for a vehicle using the driving power provided by the drive unit; and a sensing unit to sense an output condition of the output unit, wherein the sensing unit is provided with a position sensor to sense a position of the output unit and an electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) filter to filer EMC. According to the above configuration, a single printed circuit board may have a function of an EMC board and a function of a sensor board, which are advantageous in ensuring space and design freedom to thus contribute to improvement of control quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: INZICONTROLS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Hyoun Park, Taek Seung Kim, Eun Sang Cho, Han Sle Kim, Ki Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11906074
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the technical field of hydraulic pneumatic systems, in particular to an electric control valve detection plug and an electric control valve signal detection method. The disclosure can accurately measure the electric control signal actually obtained by the valve, thus avoiding the risk of misjudgment. The disclosure has simple manufacture and convenient installation and disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zuo Xu, Hanqi Wu, Naili Li
  • Patent number: 11906075
    Abstract: A second communication circuit of each of solenoid valve modules other than a terminal solenoid valve module receives a signal from a switching line located in the next-stage solenoid valve module, and the second communication circuit of the terminal solenoid valve module that receives no signal from the switching line transmits a solenoid valve control signal and signals related to diagnostic information of the plurality of solenoid valve modules to a communication module via a receiving line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SMC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yui Okada
  • Patent number: 11906076
    Abstract: A valve body, for use in a valve housing having an inlet and outlet, includes a spherical outer surface. A flow opening extends diametrically from one side of the outer surface to an opposing side. A plurality of flow control passageways extend from the outer surface into the valve body. The valve body is moveable relative to the valve housing between a closed position, a restricted flow position, and a free flow position. In the closed position, the flow opening and all of the plurality of flow control passageways are out of alignment with the inlet and outlet. In the restricted flow position, at least one flow control passageway is moved into fluid communication with the inlet and outlet to facilitate fluid communication therebetween. In the free flow position, the flow opening is moved into fluid communication with the inlet and outlet to facilitate fluid communication therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Freitas, Ruben Mendoza, Daniel A. Watson, Shane Gillette, Raymond R. Newton, Robert Taylor, Tom Morton
  • Patent number: 11906077
    Abstract: A filler pipe for suppressing swelling deformation caused by fuel, and a manufacturing method thereof. A resin filler pipe has a bellows section, including peaks and valleys, and an ordinary section, not including the bellows section, and is provided with at least inner layers, barrier layers, and outer layers. In the ordinary section, the inner layer is thinner than the outer layer, and the rate of increase in the proportion of the inner layer in the peaks of the bellows section with respect to the proportion of the inner layer in the ordinary section is equal to or less than the rate of increase in the proportion of the outer layer in the peaks of the bellows section with respect to the proportion of the outer layer in the ordinary section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Hanahara, Takeshi Hirohara, Tadashi Koyama
  • Patent number: 11906078
    Abstract: A pipe coupling assembly for joining two sections of polymer pipe, the pipe coupling assembly comprising: an insert configured for positioning within an end region of a first section of polymer pipe and an end region of a second section of polymer pipe, such that an annular gap is formed between the insert and the end regions of polymer pipe; an adhesive configured for sealing the annular gap between the insert and the end regions; and an external coupler for positioning over the end regions and joining the first and second sections of polymer pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Polyflow LLC
    Inventors: Liang Yu, James Fenwick Mason
  • Patent number: 11906079
    Abstract: A telescopically assembled, Merlin™ Family Connector is provided with one or more sets of threads on substantially matching frustoconical surfaces of a pin and a box of the connector. Strengthening means are introduced involving at least one of: a mechanical stiffening clamp interacting with an outside surface of the box or a mechanical stiffening clamp interacting with an inside surface of the pin. The stiffening clamps may include systems of arbitrarily oriented ribs and/or fairing surfaces. The said strengthening means may be essentially annular clamps that would have relatively regular shapes essentially conforming to the external or internal surfaces of the box or the pin, respectively. The above modifications can be introduced to traditional connectors and to connectors designed to transfer high torsional loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis
  • Patent number: 11906080
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Adachi, Tomoyuki Koike, Atsushi Nakano, Toshihide Iida
  • Patent number: 11906081
    Abstract: A pipe joint structure includes: a union; a flare nut that includes a female thread formed at one of axially opposite ends of the flare nut, and a first annular surface formed at the other of the axially opposite ends of the flare nut; a cylindrical sleeve that houses the flare nut such that the flare nut can be rotate and moved forward and backward; a rotary ring that has a second annular surface located to face the first annular surface, and is attached to the sleeve such that the rotary ring can be rotated for the union; and a pressing member that presses the flare nut toward the rotary ring. At the second annular surface, a claw is formed in such a manner as to protrude towards the flare nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Yasushi Oba, Takuya Goto
  • Patent number: 11906082
    Abstract: A gland includes an annular ring, the annular ring defining a gland bore, the gland bore defining a gland axis extending through the annular ring; and a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly including a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket, the restraint base including a structural rail; a gripper, the gripper disposed within the restraint pocket and configured to move in the restraint pocket; a spring biasing the gripper to move inwards towards the gland axis; and a cover contacting at least a portion of the restraint base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: Aurelian Ioan Furcoiu
  • Patent number: 11906083
    Abstract: A pipe connector for connecting pipes that includes an elongate tubular body having an outer diameter, a sleeve disposed over the elongate tubular body, and a first wire ring. The elongate tubular body that has a groove formed on the outer diameter. The sleeve has a groove formed on an inner diameter that is spaced from a first end of the sleeve and is aligned with the groove of the elongate tubular member. The first wire ring is disposed within the groove of the elongate tubular body and within the groove of the sleeve such that the sleeve is coupled to the elongate tubular body by the first wire ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew James Heaton, Brian Lee Dillinger, Jagtar Singh Thethy
  • Patent number: 11906084
    Abstract: A pipe flange is leveled for welding by using stainless steel using ball bearings attached to a U-shaped spring-loaded wire so a fitter is able to level a flange for welding while the wire supports a level. The ball bearings are part of a first leveling unit and a second leveling unit which comprise a flange leveling system. The spring acts to bias a first leg and a second leg of the leveling units such that the distal ends of both legs are biased toward each other. The ball bearings are axially co-linear with each other and are sized to be seated in bolt holes defined in the first and second sides of the pipe flange. A related process is also disclosed wherein the flange is adjusted until the associated flange holes on the first and second sides of the pipe flange are level with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Travis Tooley
  • Patent number: 11906085
    Abstract: A quick-fitting pipe fitting for connecting at least one pipeline element comprises a pipe fitting body. The pipe fitting body is configured with a pre-installation section, and the pre-installation section is movably connected with a pipe clamp assembly. The pipe clamp assembly comprises at least two movable clamp parts and at least one fastener, and the fastener is configured to be operated to fasten the two movable clamp parts. At least one sealing ring is arranged in the pipe clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI VISION MECHANICAL JOINT CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zhigang Lu, Zhibing Zhai, Xubin Lu, Jun Wu
  • Patent number: 11906086
    Abstract: A flange belt has a flexible belt with a flexible metal insert sheathed within it that allows the flange belt to conform to a flanged joint when the flange belt is wrapped around it. The flexible belt has a first longitudinal channel and a second longitudinal channel. A first band and a second band are sized to fit within the first longitudinal channel and the second longitudinal channel, respectively. The first band and the second band are used to hold the flexible belt on the flanged joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: INTEGRITY PRODUCTS & SUPPLIES INC.
    Inventor: Graham Brigham
  • Patent number: 11906087
    Abstract: A flanged joint is described. The flanged joint has a first flange member with a first sealing surface and a second flange member with a second sealing surface. The flanged joint further has a hollow-metal gasket between the first flange member and the second flange member, and a spacer between the first flange member and the second flange member. The spacer defines a minimum distance between the first flange member and the second flange member. The flanged joint can be configured to seal a metal-conveying volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas Kremser, Andreas Sauer, Stefan Bangert
  • Patent number: 11906088
    Abstract: A hose and rigid pipe connecting system used in a high pressure system comprises: a hose made up of connecting a core pipe and a corrugated pipe, the outer side of the corrugated pipe being wound and woven by metal wires; a rigid pipe; a transition joint connecting the hose and the rigid pipe; and a retaining ring buckled on the outer side of the hose and the transition joint. The invention has the advantages that the sealing performance between the hose and the rigid pipe can be greatly improved, and the problem that the connecting part of the hose and the rigid pipe can not bear pressure Or resist high and low temperatures is solved; besides, the axial tensile strength and sealing reliability are improved by winding and weaving metal wires on the outer side of the metal corrugated pipe and then welding with the core pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI ZHONGYUAN FUEL RAIL MANUFACTURE CO., LTD
    Inventors: Xiaowei Song, Xiaoyong Peng, Shijie Yan
  • Patent number: 11906089
    Abstract: There is provided a co-molded snap-on support base, including a top portion, and a bottom portion co-molded with the top portion. The bottom portion includes an attachment clip for a one-step snap-on attachment to an elongate bar structure. The attachment clip includes first and second side attachment arms. The attachment clip further includes a lateral retaining strip formed on each of the first and second side attachment arms. The bottom portion further includes at least one secondary retaining clip projecting from an interior surface of the bottom portion of the co-molded snap-on support base. The at least one secondary retaining clip is designed to mate with at least one hole in the elongate bar structure, to align and to further secure the co-molded snap-on support base to the elongate bar structure. The co-molded snap-on support base is used to reduce a time of installation of apparatuses for routing elongate elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael Bruton Hargett, Brian Erick Waters
  • Patent number: 11906090
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a bracket assembly comprising a first plate defining a first end and a second end, wherein a plate opening is formed through the first plate between the first end and the second end; a second plate defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the second plate extending through the plate opening, the second plate rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the first plate at the plate opening; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly operable to rotate the second plate relative to the first plate to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11906091
    Abstract: A hydraulic coupling system is configured to couple a hydraulic hose to a hydraulic cylinder and includes: a compressive adapter assembly including: a first adapter portion configured to receive a portion of the hydraulic hose, and a second adapter portion configured to engage an inlet tube of the hydraulic cylinder, wherein a first tube portion of the inlet tube of the hydraulic cylinder is configured to be received within a portion of the hydraulic hose; and a compressive sleeve assembly configured to engage the compressive adapter assembly and radially compress the first adapter portion of the compressive adapter assembly onto an outer surface of the portion of the hydraulic hose, thus compressing an inner surface of the portion of the hydraulic hose onto the first tube portion of the inlet tube of the hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TOP HYDRAULICS, INC.
    Inventor: Klaus H. Witte
  • Patent number: 11906092
    Abstract: A quick-disconnect (QD) connector is configured for a server having electronic modules and an internal fluid circulation system for circulating fluid to cool the electronic modules. The QD connector comprises a first manifold, a second manifold, and a mating actuator. The second manifold is removably connected to the first manifold. The fluid is flowable within the internal fluid circulation system of the server in response to the first manifold and the second manifold being in a connected state. The mating actuator includes a handle and a buckle attached to the handle. The handle is movably coupled to the first manifold so as to be movable from a first position to a second position. The buckle is configured to engage the second manifold and to move the first and second manifolds into the connected state in response to the handle being moved from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Hsiang Lee, Wei-Pin Chen, Jyue Hou
  • Patent number: 11906093
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mounting structure, a lower water outlet tank, and an air treatment device. The mounting structure is used for mounting a water outlet valve (3) to a water tank body (2) of a lower water outlet tank. The mounting structure includes a rotating connection member (1) on which the water outlet valve (3) is disposed and which includes a rotating operation portion (11) and a first cooperation portion (12) connected with each other. The mounting structure further includes a second cooperation portion (21) disposed on the water tank body (2), the rotating operation portion (11) is rotated by a predetermined angle, such that the first cooperation portion (12) and the second cooperation portion (21) is converted between a first state of separation and a second state of mutual occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI
    Inventors: Zhongping Huang, Jianfei Hou, Jinbao Zhou, Hai Yang, Xianle Mo, Ruyi Ma, Tuchun Sun
  • Patent number: 11906094
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ripley's, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Ripley, Craig G. Ripley
  • Patent number: 11906095
    Abstract: An apparatus may comprise: a metal pipe portion extending from a first end to a first transition end and defining a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface, the first transition end comprising a first tooth element and a second tooth element disposed circumferentially adjacent to the first tooth element; and a polymeric pipe portion having a second transition end and defining a second radially outer surface and a second radially inner surface, the second transition end having a complimentary shape to the first transition end, the second transition end coupled to the first transition end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathaniel Ching, Jin Hu, Ramesh Achutha Rao
  • Patent number: 11906096
    Abstract: A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Martin Kwan Yu Leung, Ivan Lee Stiehl
  • Patent number: 11906097
    Abstract: Leakage components are described herein. The leakage component includes a first tubing housing and a plurality of leakage ports. The first tubular housing defines a first flow path between a first end portion and a second end portion. The plurality of leakage ports are formed in the first housing and in fluid communication with the first flow path. The fluid flow through the plurality of leakage ports is configured to entrain ambient air into the fluid flow exiting the plurality of leakage ports to decelerate the fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Vyaire Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Varga, Dennis White, Thomas Dillingham
  • Patent number: 11906098
    Abstract: An emergency release system for a fluid transfer system is disclosed. The fluid transfer system includes a first valve and a second valve that is selectively fluidly coupled to the first valve. The emergency release system includes a breakaway coupler mechanism engageable with the first valve and the second valve to releasably couple the first valve and the second valve together, an actuator mechanism defined by a dual rod having a first rod member and a second rod member releasably attached to the first rod member, the first rod member engageable with the first valve and the second rod member engageable with the second valve, and a piston-cylinder assembly configured to engage the actuator mechanism to selectively and simultaneously close the first and second valves, and to disengage the breakaway coupler mechanism from the first valve and the second valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: EMCO Wheaton GmbH
    Inventor: Filippo Marzola
  • Patent number: 11906099
    Abstract: A method of sealing the interstice in double-walled pipe includes the steps of applying a first sealing piece to an inner pipe of the double-walled pipe, wherein the first sealing piece covers a portion of the circumference of the inner pipe; and applying a second sealing piece to the inner pipe of the double-walled pipe, wherein the second sealing piece covers the remainder of the circumference of the inner pipe. The method further includes the step of attaching the first sealing piece to the second sealing piece forming a sealer; wherein the sealer is disposed in an annular space located between the inner pipe and an outer pipe. A sealer configured to seal an opening between pipes in a double-walled pipe includes a first sealing piece having a rounded cross-section with an attachment portion configured to engage a corresponding attachment portion disposed on a second sealing piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: PHOENIX ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
    Inventors: Casey Joe Smith, Blake A. Bowers, Michael B. Goodwin, Makena Hale
  • Patent number: 11906100
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method including: obtaining a kit as described herein; advancing a cut end of the length of CSST over the nipple of the fitting; placing the crimping jaw over the cut end of the length of CSST and the fitting such that: the one or more alignment bosses are seated within the one or more alignment grooves; the one or more crimping points are seated within one or more of the corrugation valleys; and the one or more crimping points and the corrugation valleys are radially over the one or more annular corrugation grooves; and applying force to the crimping jaws, thereby forming a gas-tight seal between the cut end of the CSST and the fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Titeflex Corporation
    Inventor: Jordan Strunk
  • Patent number: 11906101
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of photography, video recording, and provides a photographic equipment assembly and a quick connection assembly thereof. The quick connection assembly for photographic equipment includes a connecting sleeve having a first locking member and at least one second locking member; and a connecting head capable of being detachably connected with the connecting sleeve. The first locking member being configured to prevent an axial movement of the connecting head relative to the connecting sleeve, and the at least one second locking member being configured to prevent a rotation of the connecting head relative to the connecting sleeve. The first locking member can be rotated relative to the connecting sleeve to axially lock the connecting head in the connecting sleeve in an axial direction of the connecting sleeve, and release an axial locking of the connecting head in the connecting sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN DASHAN PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xihua Zhu
  • Patent number: 11906102
    Abstract: A turntable bracket, the turntable portion is provided with the protruding connecting seat to mount the rotating shaft assembly, and the rotating shaft assembly is embedded from a back surface of the connecting seat and is compressed and fixed via the pressing plate assembly, so that it is convenient to assemble the turntable bracket, it is firmer to connect, and the service life is longer; A panel protecting shell using the turntable bracket, the turntable through hole is internally provided with the slots and the elastic clamping points of the turntable portion matched to position the angle of the turntable portion, and meanwhile, the angle of the bracket portion is positioned by opening the rotating shaft assembly on the turntable bracket at an angle, so that the panel protecting shell is opened at any angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Guangzhou Roiskin Technology Company
    Inventor: Yuying Lin
  • Patent number: 11906103
    Abstract: A liftable television floor stand including a support bracket, a cylinder, and an assembly bracket is provided. An outer support tube is disposed on a base of the support bracket and having an inner support tube moveably mounted therein. The cylinder is disposed in the outer support tube and fixed on the base. An upper end of an output shaft of the cylinder is fixed on an upper end of the inner support tube which is provided with a control member for control of movement of the output shaft. A rotating shaft of the assembly bracket is connected with a top end of the inner support tube by a sleeve so that the assembly bracket can be rotated around the rotating shaft. A front end of the assembly bracket is connected with a back surface of a television. Thereby height and angle adjustment is achieved conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Cheng-Xin Xie
  • Patent number: 11906104
    Abstract: A device for propping up an object, in particular, a long-handled object. The device includes a V-shaped leg apparatus having a pair of legs that are spaced apart from one another but may be compressed towards one another. Leg holder attaches to the long-handled object and the two legs pass through openings formed through the leg holder. A latch is attached to the long-handled object beneath the leg holder, and a slider is selectively movable along the lengths of the two legs and when moved towards the leg holder causes the legs to spread apart and spring outwardly away from the long-handled object, and when moved towards the latch, cause the legs to be brought together and extend parallel to and adjacent the long-handled object. The slider engages with the latch to lock the device in its propping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Robert Lewis
  • Patent number: 11906105
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes an over the door hanger having at least one hanging bracket and a hook bar supported by the at least one bracket, and a cross bar provided to engage the hook bar of the hanger to support a body, such as a mirror, on the upper edge of a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: MIRROTEK, LLC
    Inventor: Jorge Reines
  • Patent number: 11906106
    Abstract: By mounting a line blind valve (2) between a grease container (1) and a grease lubrication pump (3) replacement and mounting of the grease container can take place without leak of grease during the mounting as the outlet section must turn downwards during the mounting. By providing the installation with a line blind valve this can block grease leakage during the mounting and thereafter be opened. The valve (2) includes a flat central part (10) with an opening (11) which part can be displaced in relation to an upper positioned inlet section (4) and a lower positioned outlet section (8) and by displacement of the slide open and close for passage. In order to keep these parts (4, 8, 10) together a magnet (6,7) is embedded in each of the two parts (4, 8) by which a sealed connection is secured with no air infiltration and metal particles held back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Hove
  • Patent number: 11906107
    Abstract: An arrangement forming a lubricant circuit includes at least one lubricant line, at least one line branching that branches the lubricant line into a first branch and a second branch. The arrangement further includes at least one lubricant reservoir integrated into the first branch, and at least one line junction where the first branch and the second branch merge. The first branch is lockable and releasable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Andreas Vath, Guenter Berger, Georg Tenckhoff
  • Patent number: 11906108
    Abstract: Belt traps for a belt drive system include a bracket configured to receive at least a portion of a pulley to capture a failed drive belt between the bracket and a pulley. The pulley may be a tensioner pulley and may be biased in a direction towards the bracket. The bracket may include a relief portion configured to receive at least a portion of the pulley. The relief portion may include an opening or a recess that is sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of the pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Dharmendra Nagar, Abhilash Sahoo
  • Patent number: 11906109
    Abstract: A method for displaying a fill level of a pressure vessel includes measuring an actual fill level of the pressure vessel, calculating a displayable fill level based on the actual fill level, and displaying the displayable fill level via a display device. In the method, during refueling between a first filling point (FP1) and a second filling point (FP2), the displayable fill level is increased in relation to the actual fill level in accordance with a predefined characteristic curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Markus Koban, Andreas Pelger
  • Patent number: 11906110
    Abstract: An insulation arrangement configured to cover a vessel containing a liquified gas is provided. Embodiments include an insulation arrangement including an aerogel composition and a vapor barrier, where the insulation arrangement reduces heat transfer between the ambient environment and the liquified gas. Other embodiments include an insulated clamping device configured to connect a vessel to a framework and a connection system including the insulated clamping device, where the vessel includes the aforementioned insulation arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Zrim, Mihael Gruden