With Coupling Patents (Class 137/798)
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Patent number: 11434627Abstract: This invention shows a type of dual-sensing basin faucet, includes the shell of faucet, the shell of this faucet is setting a valve seat with adjustment switch. The top of valve seat is connected to the cavity of water outlet and cavity of solenoid valve. There is the outlet tube inside the cavity of water outlet and a solenoid valve inside the cavity of solenoid valve. Both outlet tube and solenoid valve are setting inside the shell of this faucet. There is circuit board setting on the top of outlet tube, and the circuit board is electrically connected with the solenoid valve. There is a support plate that is setting above the circuit board and is firmly connected with the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventor: Jun Feng
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Patent number: 11325843Abstract: The invention relates to a fixture and a method for cleaning a drinking water purification system including the following steps: removal of a filter cartridge from a cartridge holder of a filtering unit in a cold water line, insertion of a connection adapter into the cartridge holder to form a fluid connection with the cold water line, connection of a connecting piece of a hot water line to the connection adapter, heating of water with a heater interconnected with the hot water line, delivery of heated water via the connecting piece of the hot water line and the connection adapter into the cold water line.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Grohe AGInventor: Torsten Meier
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Patent number: 11185240Abstract: A device for the detection of endovascular pressure of a fluid in a vessel detects through an air column which inside capillary ducts, is in contact with endovascular fluid which exerts its pressure thereon, by separating such air column from outside in each process phase, and then prevents that the fluid from being polluted or infected thereby, and including a connector with a valve, which defines a connection terminal cavity arranged outside a needle-holding element and is in fluid communication with the capillary ducts through a duct extending from the needle-holding element to the connector; and a re-usable element including a pressure sensor and connector to connect to the connector at the terminal cavity of the disposable portion, which receives the pressure sensor, with the terminal cavity, the opening of the valve being determined by the connection between the re-usable element and the disposable portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: M.E.A. PHARMA SAGLInventors: Fabio Nicola Arrizza, Nicola Quinto, Stefano Costantini
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Patent number: 11015325Abstract: A faucet configured for single-hole installation includes a center body within which a connector body defining hot and cold water inlets and an outlet is supported. A pair of side bodies are attached to the center body about opposite sides of the center body. Bridges including flow paths extend between and connect each side body to the center body. A valve supported within the first side body fluidly couples the hot water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the first bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the first side body. A valve supported within the second side body fluidly couples the cold water inlet with the outlet via the flow path of the second bridge responsive to rotation of a handle supported by the second side body.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: William Robert Bares, Jacob R. Frye, Brian J. Mooren
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Patent number: 10993877Abstract: Provided is a system and method for an anti-foaming needle assembly for avoiding foam generation when extracting a liquid from a vessel having a chamber with a bottom and opposite thereto an opening sealed with a penetrable and re-sealable stopper providing an inner surface above the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Repro-Med Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew I Sealfon, Siavash Gheshmi
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Patent number: 10836161Abstract: A liquid ejecting head including a head unit including a liquid ejecting unit that ejects a liquid from a nozzle, a drive circuit that drives the liquid ejecting unit, a containing body in which a space that stores the liquid is formed; a fixing plate which contacts the head unit on a nozzle side of the head unit; and a support that contacts the fixing plate and that supports the head unit, in which the support is formed of a material having a thermal conductivity higher than that of the containing body.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Shunsuke Watanabe
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Patent number: 10781599Abstract: A pool cleaner comprises a body, a diaphragm cassette unit arranged inside the body, and a retention mechanism mounted on the body. The body extends between a water connection end and foot end, a foot end opening being defined at the foot end. The diaphragm cassette unit is arranged inside the body and includes a cassette extending to the foot end and a flexible diaphragm inside the cassette also extending to the foot end. The retention mechanism is mounted on the body and is operable to allow removal and reinstallation of the diaphragm cassette unit through the foot end opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: NC Brands L.P.Inventors: Paul Lambourn, Robin Owen Ellis, Michael Richard Tregoning
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Patent number: 10760716Abstract: An apparatus and process by which a leak-proof connection with a polymeric tube is described herein. Particular embodiments of the present invention include a leak-proof connection fitting inserted into a bore of a overmolded attachment piece wherein the overmolded attachment piece is overmolded onto the polymeric tube. The leak-proof connection fitting includes multiple surfaces in various configurations. The multiple surfaces include barb(s), raised surface(s), reduced surface(s), and channel(s). O-rings may be further added to the leak-proof connection fitting. In some embodiments, the overmolded attachment piece or the tube itself is secured to the fitting by shape memory.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Mercury Plastics LLCInventors: Donald Currey, Scott R. Gardner, Brock Elsea, Earl Christian, Jr.
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Patent number: 10711908Abstract: A motor vehicle quick coupling for a fluid connection in a motor vehicle includes a coupling body in which a fluid line is formed through which a fluid can flow. The quick coupling has a first fluid interface which is designed such that the quick coupling can be connected directly to a fluid-conducting component of the motor vehicle, in particular to a radiator, such that the component supports the quick coupling. The quick coupling has a second fluid interface which is fluidically connected to the first fluid interface via the fluid line. The quick coupling includes a valve which has a valve closure element that extends into the fluid line.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventor: Martin Danner
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Patent number: 10668265Abstract: Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a single-use, aseptic disconnection functionality that substantially prevents fluid spillage when being disconnected.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: David Alan Burdge
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Patent number: 10081039Abstract: A pressure transmitter coupling for coupling a pressure transmitter to a process fluid includes a process coupling face having a process coupling port configured to couple to impulse piping. A pressure transmitter coupling face is arranged at an angle to the process coupling face, the pressure transmitter coupling face including a pressure transmitter coupling port configured to fluidically couple to the pressure transmitter. A process fluid passageway extends between the process coupling port and the pressure transmitter coupling port. A rod out port is aligned with the process fluid coupling port and configured to receive a cleaning rod therethrough to clean the process coupling port.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: DIETERICH STANDARD, INC.Inventors: John Henry Stehle, Nathaniel Kirk Kenyon, Bryce Arthur Bingham, Gregory Robert Strom
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Patent number: 10080703Abstract: An assembly having an adaptor for coupling with a medical container having a septum. The adaptor includes a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the medical container; a pierceable elastomeric piece which, in an inactive state of the adaptor, does not contact the septum outer surface with pressure, and, in an active state of the adaptor, contacts the septum outer surface with pressure; a blister comprising a shell and a removable closing membrane forming a housing receiving the adaptor; a retaining system having a first retaining portion on the adaptor and a second retaining portion on the shell, the first retaining portion adapted, in a locked position of the retaining system, to cooperate with the second retaining portion, when the adaptor is not in the active state; and an unlocking portion adapted to transition the retaining system to an unlocked position, when the adaptor is in the active state.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Becton Dickinson FranceInventors: Franck Carrel, Frédéric Perot
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Patent number: 10076467Abstract: An assembly including a connecting member to be mounted on a first medical container, an adaptor including a gripping member to be mounted on a second medical container, a pierceable elastomeric piece, fixed with respect to the gripping member, a protecting envelope comprising a rigid shell substantially surrounding the connecting member and the adaptor in a storage position of the assembly, in which the connecting member is separate from the adaptor. The rigid shell is closed by a removable film. The assembly further comprises a first engagement portion for preventing the connecting member from escaping from the rigid shell when the film is removed. Also, a kit including such an assembly and first and second medical containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Becton Dickinson FranceInventor: Franck Carrel
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Patent number: 9683687Abstract: A spherical exhaust pipe joint 1 includes an outer case 6, an inner case 8, a seal body 13 facing an inner peripheral surface 9 of the outer case 6 and an outer peripheral surface 11 of the inner case 8, a seal body 16 facing the inner peripheral surface 9 of the outer case 6 and the outer peripheral surface 11 of the inner case 8, and a wave spring 17 which is disposed between the outer case 6 and the inner case 8 to resiliently urge the seal bodies 13 and 16 in an axial direction toward one of the outer case 6 and the inner case 8.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: OILES CORPORATIONInventors: Hideto Arigaya, Hidetoshi Kaida, Tsuyoshi Suematsu
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Patent number: 9573736Abstract: A connector for a self sealing fitment that includes a body, a lower flange, and a locking mechanism. The connector is configured to sealingly engage with a cap coupled to a spout of a flexible bag by sealingly engaging with a sealing membrane of the cap. The locking mechanism facilitates the maintaining of the same in the inserted configuration. A lockout collar is provided to preclude inadvertent and undesirable coupling between a connector and a sealing membrane of a cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Scholle IPN CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman, David Bellmore
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Patent number: 9127579Abstract: A fluid management system and a method for managing fluid include a removable cartridge, a fluid reservoir, a fluid exchange pump, and a conduit. The conduit provides fluid communication between the removable cartridge and the fluid reservoir. The fluid exchange pump transfers a first fluid from the fluid reservoir to the removable cartridge in a first direction, and permits a flow of a second fluid from the removable cartridge to the fluid reservoir in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Timothy E. Miller
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Publication number: 20150114503Abstract: An adjustable drainage coupling includes a housing comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner cavity positioned between the first end and the second end, the second end comprising a securing apparatus, and a drainage apparatus comprising an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and a pivoting body fluidly coupled to the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, the pivoting body configured such that the outlet pipe may pivot with respect to the inlet pipe. The drainage apparatus is positioned such that the pivoting body of the drainage apparatus is enclosed within the inner cavity of the housing, and a locking portion of the outlet pipe is secured to the second end of the housing by the securing apparatus, such that the outlet pipe is secured to the second end of the housing at a desired angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: DC FITTINGS, LLCInventors: Bradley Fallot, Daniel Eugene Waites, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Bridget MacKenzie Crawford, Daniel Francis Falls, Christopher Michael Falls
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Publication number: 20150068623Abstract: The invention relates to a removal system for a portable container and comprises an immersion pipe that is mounted in a bung unit that is held in an opening of the container. Furthermore, the removal system includes an extraction head that can be fastened to the immersion pipe. A switch that generates a switching signal whose switching states indicate whether the extraction head is fastened in a target position on the immersion pipe or not is provided in or on the extraction head.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Andreas Szeteli
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Publication number: 20150059901Abstract: A bag connector system includes a first coupling element, with a self-closing seal and a housing having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and a second coupling element, with a housing having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The fluid inlet end is configured to displace the self-closing seal when inserted into the fluid outlet port of the first coupling element. A bag connector system optionally includes a locking mechanism to maintain the first coupling element and second coupling element in a coupled state. Uncoupling of the first and second coupling elements results in minimal fluid contamination on the outer surfaces of the coupling elements. The bag connector systems provided herein are included in medical appliances for waste management.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Yun Jin, Bret Alexander Weig, John Cline, Mingliang Lawrence Tsai
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Publication number: 20150045772Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Lucas Reichert, Edwin T. Bulloch, Anthony Clark Harward
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Publication number: 20150027913Abstract: A pharmaceutical container comprising a pair of containers interconnected with a coupling is described. The containers are intended to contain two components of a pharmaceutical such that when mixed a finished, ready to use, pharmaceutical mixture results. The coupling includes cutting devices that can cut through a frangible membrane when the containers, joined by the coupling are twisted with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Nudo P. J.
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Publication number: 20150020892Abstract: Disclosed is an interface for an implement that is to be operably coupled to a power machine. In one embodiment, a disclosed implement carrier is mountable to a power machine for securing an implement for use with the power machine. The implement carrier includes an implement carrier frame, a locking feature for securing an implement, and a coupler block that is pivotally mounted to the implement carrier frame for engaging couplers on the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Eric J. Behr, Brandon Becker, Mark W. Binstock
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Publication number: 20150013809Abstract: A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a substantially transparent housing having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, and a cavity extending therebetween. The connector provides a substantially visible fluid flow path extending through a substantial portion of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: George A. Lopez, Thomas F. Fangrow, Bob Foret
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Publication number: 20150013811Abstract: An adaptor for coupling with a vial having a collar closed by a septum, the septum having an outer surface directed towards the outside of the vial, the adaptor comprising: a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the vial, the gripping member being capable of being laterally mounted on the collar of the vial and a pierceable elastomeric piece having at least a part intended to be in contact with the outer surface of the septum when the adaptor is secured on the vial. Also, an assembly including such an adaptor and a vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Becton Dickinson Holdings Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Franck Carrel, Frederic Perot
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Publication number: 20150013810Abstract: An adaptor for coupling with a medical container having a collar closed by a septum including: a tubular body closed at a distal end with a transversal wall from which extends a hollow spike, and at a proximal end by a pierceable elastomeric piece including a cavity having a plurality of circumferentially distributed chambers, each chamber being connected to the hollow spike by a radial channel, the tubular body further receiving an intermediate piece including a plurality of through holes aligned on the chambers, a selecting member having a closure wall provided with one opening, capable of rotating so that the opening is successively aligned with each of the through holes, and a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the medical container. Also, an assembly including the adaptor and a medical container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Becton Dickinson Holdings Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Franck Carrel, Lionel Maritan, Frederic Perot
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Publication number: 20140373933Abstract: A connector for use in a negative pressure coolant system is disclosed. The connector connects coolant system circulating to an electrical component thereby allowing the coolant to circulate through the electrical component. The connector is made up of two components, a component side connector and a pump side connector, and can be in three positions: disengaged, semi-engaged and fully-engaged. An electrical component can be drained of its coolant while the connector is shifted from the fully-engaged position, to the semi-engaged position and to the disengaged position. This can be accomplished without shutting down the negative pressure coolant system, thus allowing a particular electrical component to be disconnected without affecting the cooling efficiency of other electrical components connected to the system. Because the coolant is drained, it will not spill on the electrical component and cause damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: CHILLDYNE, INC.Inventors: Steve Harrington, Peter C. Deangelis, William C. Campbell
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Publication number: 20140366972Abstract: An arrangement for a fluidic and mechanical connection of two components may include a first component, a second component, and a coupling. The coupling may include a first coupling part arranged on the first component and a second coupling part. A damping part may moveably connect the second coupling part to the second component. An axial overlap region may be formed between the damping part and the second coupling part, which axially on the side facing the first component is bounded by a connecting region for realizing a mechanical connection between the second coupling part and the damping part. The second coupling part may coaxially plug into the first coupling part for fluidic and mechanical connection. At least one sealing element may be radially arranged between the first coupling part and the second coupling part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicants: Fordwerke GmbH, Mahle International GmbHInventors: Sven A. Kaiser, Andreas Kuske, Thomas Proettel, Daniel Roettger, Franz A. Sommerhoff, Christian Vigild
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Publication number: 20140353335Abstract: A dispenser comprising a base unit with an actuation mechanism for dispensing liquid and a refill unit insertible into the base in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost to supply liquid to the base. The refill comprises an annular wall projecting into the base and defining an outlet from the refill. The annular wall is closable by a valve element. The base comprises a hollow spigot and an annular seal surrounding and spaced from the spigot whereby insertion of the refill into the base causes the spigot to enter the annular wall and lift the valve element from the annular wall to define a flow path from the refill to the spigot. The base also comprises a proximity sensor and an inclination sensor each of which may independently or jointly trigger the actuation mechanism causing the device to operate to deliver one or more doses of liquid from the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Jacobus Simon Petrus Van Diepen
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Publication number: 20140352829Abstract: A connecting seat structure for a guide mouth of a container is provided. The air pipe of an air compressor is connected to an air inlet control pipe provided at an air inlet. By a control valve of the air inlet control pipe, high-pressure air is guided into the container through an air outlet pipe provided at an air outlet. A pressure gauge or a control solenoid valve provided at a pressure detection opening is to detect and control the pressure of the air guided into the container. The present invention can guide the high-pressure air into the container easily and guide out the content of the container stably, so it is convenient for use and stable for pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Chih-Hsien WANG
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Publication number: 20140332091Abstract: A connector includes a housing having a flow path through which liquid passes, and a male connector connecting portion having a substantially circular tube hole communicating with the flow path; and a valve formed of an elastic material and adapted to block the male connector connecting portion of the housing. The valve includes a top surface exposed from the male connector connecting portion, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a slit opened at least on the top surface or the bottom surface. The housing includes a stopping portion configured to be engaged with a tip end of a male connector to define an insertion length of the male connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Yasuhiro Ueda, Yasunobu Zushi, Kouhei Taoka
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Publication number: 20140326346Abstract: A fluid coupling member (11) includes a housing (20) having a bore (35). A poppet (41) is slidably disposed in the bore (35). The poppet (41) engages a generally cylindrical seating surface (36) to close the bore when the poppet (41) is in a closed position. The poppet (41) is moveable in one direction to a first opened position (FIG. 3) against the bias of a spring assembly (42, 43, 44) when the fluid coupling member (11) is connected to a second coupling member (12). The poppet (41) moves in the opposite direction to a second opened position (FIG. 2) against the bias of the spring assembly when the fluid coupling member (11) is disconnected from the second coupling member (12). A filter (246) (FIG. 7) includes an enlarged diameter portion (246c) disposed in a conical opening between an enlarged diameter bore portion (239b) and a flaring member (250).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Marquis, Michael Gose, Andrew Holst, Steve Maher
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Publication number: 20140326345Abstract: A connector structure for a Schrader (American) valve or a Presta (French) valve contains an air connector connected with a Schrader (American) valve or a Presta (French) valve. The Schrader (American) valve includes Schrader (American) threads and a Schrader (American) inlet part; the Presta (French) valve includes Presta (French) threads and a Presta (French) inlet part. The air connector contains a body including a Schrader (American) inserting hole with a Schrader (American) screwing section, a Presta (French) inserting hole, a movable groove, an air intake, and at least one through orifice; a limiting block including a retaining segment with plural locking teeth and including a defining segment; a control set disposed on the body and controlling the defining segment; a stopping rod mounted in and limited by the movable groove, the stopping rod including a confining slot and an abutting segment which correspond to the Schrader (American) inserting hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Birzman Corp.Inventor: Chung-Tsun Kuo
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Publication number: 20140318651Abstract: A safety valve device as for use with a compressed gas cylinder and/or a control valve comprising a housing unit, a plug with controlled bleed off channels bored into the plug, an actuator, and an actuating rod, which is designed to engage in the event that a control valve is severed from a compressed gas cylinder, at least partially sealing the opening formed in the compressed gas cylinder from the severing of the control valve, and achieving a safer, controlled bleed off of the compressed gas contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: TILDEN C. HARRIS
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Publication number: 20140311589Abstract: A multi-port connector is provided with a body having an inlet port associated with a primary outlet port and a plurality of auxiliary outlet ports. The auxiliary outlet ports may include valve systems for selective fluid engagement with a fluid source. The primary outlet port of the body is valve-free in some embodiments, allowing the connector to be coupled with additional multi-port connectors to form multi-line fluid manifolds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Eley CorporationInventors: Craig D. Eley, Darin L. Schollmeyer
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Publication number: 20140305527Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (1) for a transfer device (20) for a fluid, for the connection of a container (17) containing the fluid, wherein the container (17) is closed by a pierceable closure element (18), and the adapter (1) has an attachment (4) which can be fitted sealingly, in an attachment direction, onto a container mouth closed by the closure element. A penetration element (6) is mounted on the attachment (4) in such a way that the penetration element (6) is movable, with the aid of guide means, between a rest position (R) and a withdrawal position (E), wherein the penetration element (6) has a hollow needle (9) with which the closure element (18) can be pierced in the withdrawal position (E).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Ludwig Daniel Weibel
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Publication number: 20140305519Abstract: An adapter connects to a valve to convert the valve of a type, such as but not limited to Schrader or Presta, to a uniform configuration. An attachment head for engages and creates a seal with the adapter and has a release mechanism to disengage the attachment head from the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Pacific Cycle, LLCInventors: Ian Cassiman, Jesse C. Darley, Brian Koons, Randall S. Koplin, Jeffrey Allen Rogers, Jeff R. Staszak, Joseph J. Werwie, III
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Patent number: 8857470Abstract: A connection device for connecting a first reservoir with a second reservoir, includes a first section for arranging the first reservoir closed with a seal; a second section for arranging the second reservoir; and a piercing element which penetrates with a piercing end the seal of the first reservoir when the first reservoir is arranged at the first section. In some embodiments, the piercing element can be moved from a first position into a second position, wherein it blocks in the first position a flow connection between the first and the second section, while in the second position it allows for a flow connection between the first and the second section.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ismael Rahimy, Torsten Brandenburger
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Publication number: 20140299211Abstract: Joint structure includes a joint plug assembly and a joint outlet assembly. The joint plug assembly includes a plug body, a sealing member, and a flexible member. The plug body defines a receiving channel including a first receiving hole and a second receiving hole communicating with the first receiving hole. A diameter of the second receiving hole is smaller than that of the first receiving hole. The plug body includes a spherical outer surface. The flexible member biases the sealing member to block the second receiving hole. The joint outlet assembly includes an outlet body and a pin. The outlet body defines a latching groove, and the latching groove forms a spherical inner surface. The pin is received in the latching groove and defines at least one groove along a longitudinal direction thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventors: LIE-WEN TANG, QUAN ZHANG
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Publication number: 20140290773Abstract: The invention relates to a delivery device having two containers (4a, 4b) that are connected with each other and a mixer (3). Preferably, the mixer can be connected with the containers (4a, 4b) by an outer thread (17). Thereby, the mixer has a coupling element (13), a mixer housing (11) rotatable relative to it and a mixing element (12) that is housed in the mixer housing (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: KETTENBACH GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Alexander Bublewitz, Jens-Peter Reber
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Patent number: 8844979Abstract: Quick connect fluid connectors are described that can be used to connect a first fluid system to a second fluid system for transferring fluids between the first and second fluid systems. The connectors include an eccentric mounted roller mechanism disposed within a slot in a main body and that is in continuous engagement with front and back walls of the slot. The eccentric mounted roller mechanism is used to actuate connection collets when the eccentric mounted roller mechanism is rotated. Since the eccentric mounted roller mechanism is in substantially continuous contact with the front and back walls, this ensures a smooth actuation of the main body and the connection collets without any lost motion.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: FasTest, Inc.Inventor: Robert Danielson
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Publication number: 20140283939Abstract: A fluid transfer system includes a transfer device coupled to a dry break coupler. The transfer device includes a valve assembly moveable between an open and a closed position. The valve assembly includes a main valve and a pilot valve. An actuator controls both the main valve and the pilot valve. A cam plate interconnects the actuator and the valve assembly. The cam plate provides a quick acting shutoff to quickly move the valve assembly to the closed position. A pivotal and rotatable connector couples the transfer device to the dry break coupler. A lock is integrated with the actuator to lock the valve assembly in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20140261868Abstract: A container assembly for use with a high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) instrument is disclosed, in which the container assembly, when coupled to a source of pressurized gas, provides fluid medium to the HPLC instrument at positive pressure. The container assembly has an external exterior container shell, an internal fluid container for holding fluid medium, an interstitial volume between the external exterior container shell and the internal fluid container, a port for fluidly connecting the volume to a pressurized gas source, and a port for fluidly connecting the internal fluid container to the HPLC instrument. As a pressurized gas in the interstitial volume increases, fluid medium flows out of the port connected to the internal fluid bag and container assembly at a positive pressure. A system incorporating the container assembly, and method of use of the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Wrench, William Mainwaring-Burton, Chris Butcher, Nick Harrison
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Publication number: 20140261819Abstract: A female coupling device includes: a main body having a front face, the front face including an opening leading into a fluid passageway; a stem having a stem head positioned within a sleeve; a spring positioned about the stem that biases the sleeve into a closed position; a first seal that seals between the main body and the sleeve; a second seal that seals between the sleeve and the stem head; and a third seal that is positioned at the opening of the main body to seal against a mating male coupling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: David J. Vranish
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Publication number: 20140261818Abstract: Provided is a coupler including female and male couplers configured to be coupled together. The female coupler includes one or more detents and a release valve having a release valve member that is movable to an open position to allow for venting of fluid from a cavity in the female coupler to an area outside the coupler, and the male coupler includes a detent recess into which the one or more detents of the female coupler are urged radially inwardly into to couple the female and male couplers. By eliminating a threaded connection between the male and female couplers, the couplers prevent leakage of fluid and/or separation of the couplers due to vibration during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Bruce Kasten, Harsh Rajnikant Parekh
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Publication number: 20140261741Abstract: An embodiment includes a coupling system having a rapid-connect coupler configured to engage a male fuel receptacle to convey a fluid. The coupling system may be configured to transition between a coupled configuration and a de-coupled configuration. When transitioning between configurations, significant pressure may build up inside various coupling orifices such that when a disconnection procedure is invoked, the pressure may cause significant forces to push the rapid-connect coupler off of the male receptacle. This may lead to damage and injury. Thus, coupling system may further include vent holes configured to allow pressure inside to be relieved when transitioning from the coupled configuration to the de-coupled configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Macro Technologies, LLCInventor: Howard M. KONISHI
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Publication number: 20140238519Abstract: An integrated vacuum port module includes a base 12 and a mounting feature secured to the base and operable to form an airtight connection with a housing 14. A first tubular conduit 28 is secured to the base 12 forming a flow passage extending through the base 12 from an exterior to interior side. A second tubular similarly secured to the base 12 forming a flow passage extending through the base 12. A flow port, pressure sensing port or exhaust port 22 is fluidically connected to and secured to at least one of the tubular conduits 28,30 and arranged within the housing 14.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBHInventors: Gregg Updike, Dan Huff
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Publication number: 20140238781Abstract: A pneumatic vacuum valve is situated atop a cylinder or convenient working space utilized in conjunction with a pneumatic elevator. The vacuum valve has a coupling unit holding a diaphragm device for actuation of the diaphragm against a flow control opening. An Allen screw uses a simple regulation device to control the flow of air into a working chamber for expansion and contraction of the diaphragm device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Carlos M. Ascua, Juan Carlos de Ledebur
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Publication number: 20140230932Abstract: In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the regulator assembly includes a flexible member configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of the medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the flexible member is substantially free to expand and contract. In some embodiments, the flexible member is not partly or completely located in a rigid enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventor: Thomas F. Fangrow
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Publication number: 20140230934Abstract: An oil stop device for connecting a hydraulic cable is provided with a needle being a hollow structure and detachably plugged in one end of the hydraulic cable, and an inner threaded portion formed inside the needle; a connecting member having an outer threaded portion extended toward one end thereof adjacent to the needle, and the outer threaded portion screwed with the inner threaded portion of the needle; and a first stop-leak ring sleeved on the outer threaded portion of the connecting member and located between the needle and the connecting member. It is easy to assemble and disassemble the hydraulic cable passed through the frame of the bicycle and the hydraulic brake. And further, it may simplify structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Chao-Kung Chen
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Publication number: 20140230933Abstract: A quick-connection hydraulic coupling joint (1) is described, comprising a female connection component (1a) equipped with a first passage duct (3a) of a pressurised working fluid connected with a first passage opening (5a) of such fluid, and a male connection component (1b) equipped with a second passage duct (3b) of such fluid connected with a second passage opening (5b) of such fluid, such male connection component (1b) being equipped with a projecting connection element (7b) on the surface of which such second passage opening (5b) is arranged, and such female connection component (1a) being equipped with a corresponding seat (7a) on the surface of which such first passage opening (5a) is arranged and is adapted to house therein such projecting connection element (7b) in order to share a common flow axis F-F of such fluid placed at an angle ?<<90° with respect to a virtual, front connection interface plane P.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Giovanni Andrina