With External Support Structure Patents (Class 138/106)
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Publication number: 20120276800Abstract: An elongate tube formed from a composite material comprising a polymer and a photoluminescent material has a cylindrical wall that defines an arc of between about 180 degrees and 360 degrees or greater. An elongate opening is defined in the wall along the length of the tube. The wall of the tube is flexible which permits the opening to be manually enlarged to enable the tube to be mounted over an electric light source. The wall is configured to approximate the outer dimensions of the light source which retains the tube on the light source. The photoluminescent material in the tube wall is energized by the light source and emits sufficient light for a period of time if the electricity to the light source is temporarily interrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Litrovision, LLCInventor: Jeffrey R. Lien
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Publication number: 20120273296Abstract: The invention relates to a component (1) for motor vehicles, in particular in exhaust systems or in independent heaters, comprising a carrier (2), wherein the carrier (2) has a predefined structural stiffness and a plate (3) for increasing the predefined structural stiffness of at least a part of the carrier (2), wherein the plate (3) is fixed to the carrier (2) via at least one connection (4), wherein the plate (3) comprises at least one honeycomb structure (W). The invention likewise relates to a method for producing a component (1) as well as a use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: J. Eberspaecher GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Nording, Thomas Tauscheck
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Publication number: 20120247598Abstract: A bolt (35) comprising a threaded shaft (36), and a heating element (37) for heating the shaft (36) is disclosed along with a method for securing a first part and a second part of a pipeline system together with the bolt (35). The method includes the steps of: heating the bolt (35) by heating the heating element (37); and securing the heated bolt to the first part and the second part of the pipeline system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Phil Bremner
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Publication number: 20120241037Abstract: A modular bend stiffener (100) includes a plurality of inflexible elements (120, 122) defining an elongate passage therein for accommodating one or more pipes or cables (170). The plurality of inflexible elements (120, 122) are coupled together in an elongate series via flexible elements (140) included between adjacent pairs of inflexible elements (120). The flexible elements (140) include one or more flexible pads (130) for enabling the stiffener (100) to flex laterally relative to an elongate axis of the stiffener (100) when in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Sjur Kristian Lund
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Publication number: 20120234423Abstract: A high-pressure fluid conduit that conducts high-pressure fluid from a high-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid container. This high-pressure fluid conduit has a safety feature that is activated when the high-pressure fluid conduit fails due to exposure to a predetermined force. The safety feature is activated by the fracture of an annular ring that is positioned at either end of the high-pressure fluid conduit and is calibrated to fracture when exposed to the predetermined force. Fracture of the annular ring closes valves at each end of the high-pressure fluid conduit, thereby stopping the flow of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid source as well as the escape of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: Robert Cardona
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Patent number: 8266782Abstract: A joining method for joining a second member to a first which is a tubular member having a plurality of hollow portions partitioned by a partition wall portion is provided. The first member 1 is inserted into an insertion hole 6 formed in the second member 5. A die segment 11a of a die 11 and a wedge portion segment 19a of a mandrel 18 are disposed in each hollow portion 3 of the first member 1. Next, in a state in which the partition wall portion 4 is held by and between both wedge portion segments 19a and 19a, each wedge portion segment 18a is inserted into the corresponding wedge hole portion segment 14a of the die segment 11a to thereby move each die segment 11 of the die 11 radially outward of the first member 1. With this, the inserted portion 2a of the first member 1 inserted in the insertion hole 6 and both portions 2b and 2b axially adjacent to the inserted portion are expanded to thereby join the first member 1 and the second member 5.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Showa Denko K.K.Inventors: Masahiro Miyazaki, Yasuji Kawamata
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Patent number: 8262640Abstract: An improved biological fluid filtration system is shown having, seriatim, a blood container, a biological fluid filtration device downstream of the blood container, and a blood receiving container downstream of the biological fluid filtration device; a bypass line is provided to allow fluid communication between the blood container and the blood receiving container, the bypass line includes a loop, the loop of the bypass line being configured to be disposed above the blood container at a sufficient height to prevent the passage of fluid around the leukocyte depletion device; the loop of the bypass line being disposed in a tube support device, the tube support device being configured to support substantially the entire weight of the biological fluid filtration system without substantially crimping said bypass line.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Hemerus Medical LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 8251101Abstract: A refrigerant piping unit includes a pipe and a joint coupled to the pipe. The pipe includes a main section, an end section and a bent section between the main section and the end section. The end section includes a flange portion adjacent to the bent section and a thick end portion opposite to the bent portion with respect to the flange portion in an axial direction. The flange portion is expanded in a radially outward direction and is engaged with the joint. The thick end portion is expanded in the radially outward direction and has a thickness greater than a thickness of the main section. The thick end portion has a groove on its outer surface. The end section has a flat inner surface extending continuously from an inner surface of the bent section throughout inside of the flange portion and the thick end portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignees: Denso Corporation, GAC CorporationInventors: Makoto Yoshino, Hiroki Naganawa, Naka Shibata, Masakazu Kondou
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Patent number: 8245733Abstract: A clip (6) of molded plastics material for fitting on a pipe or duct in particular a blow-molded automotive fluid duct, comprises an open ring of generally C-shape having facing arms (20) that are curved and with open ends that can be sprung apart and together again to resiliently fit the clip on the pipe or duct. The facing arms (20) have profiled inner surfaces that engage with complementary profiles carried by the pipe or duct, namely the facing arms (20) have a substantially T-shaped profile (23/24), that fits between pairs of complementary spaced-apart arcuate ribs and recess carried by the pipe or duct. The clip (6) is easy to fit and remove while providing firm holding power and good pull-out strength.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Michel C. Renaud
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Patent number: 8205804Abstract: A flexible fluid delivery line with an end fitting retention bracket is disclosed for use during installation of an irrigation or sprinkler system. The retention bracket is malleable along its length and facilitates the positioning and orientation of a sprinkler head or other fluid delivery device with respect to the surrounding ground level. The retention bracket has two annular sleeves connected by a malleable elongate member. Through the pair of annular sleeves passes a semi-flexible riser. The annular sleeves are configured to substantially match the external circumference of the end fittings and retain the fitting therein. The retention bracket may be bent to suit various installation angles. The retention bracket prevents undesired turning or displacement of the end fittings during installation/use/removal of a sprinkler head.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Frank Parker
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Publication number: 20120137665Abstract: The present invention relates to a component (1) for a motor vehicle (5), particularly an exhaust system, which can be fastened to a carrier (4) of the motor vehicle (5) by means of at least one fixture (3), with a component housing (2) comprising a housing wall (6), wherein the respective fixture (3) comprises at least one holder (8) having an inner leg (9) extending parallel to the housing wall (6) and an outer leg (10) standing away from the housing wall (6) to the outside. The fatigue strength of the fixture (3) can be improved if the housing wall (6) comprises a passage opening (7), through which the outer leg (10) protrudes, while the inner leg (9) areally bears against the housing wall (6) in the interior (11) of the component housing (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: J. Eberspaecher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Arnulf Spieth
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Publication number: 20120097285Abstract: This invention relates to a pipe clamp, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a pipe repair clamp suitable for use in sealing holes or cracks in walls of pipes. The pipe clamp comprises a clamping band and two clamping elements. Each clamping element includes an elongate body having a groove provided in a side thereof for receiving an end of the clamping band, with the elongate body also having a receiving aperture for receiving a fastener provided therethrough, the receiving aperture being substantially perpendicular relative to the groove. The clamping element is characterized in that the groove and the receiving aperture at least partially coincide, in order for the receiving aperture to extend at least partially through the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Luke Spencer Thomas
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Publication number: 20120091341Abstract: A cooling unit operating in a magnetic field is provided. The cooling unit includes an encasement body having a non-electrically conductive composition and defining a first and second opposing planar surface. The cooling unit also includes a metal conduit disposed in the encasement body substantially parallel to the first surface. Additionally, the cooling unit also includes a series of metal fins disposed in the encasement body and extending from the conduit. In some configurations the fins can be substantially parallel to the first surface. Further, in some configurations, non-electrically conductive inserts having a thermal conductivity greater than a thermal conductivity of the encasement body can be disposed in a portion of the encasement body between one of the first and second surfaces and one or more of the metals fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicants: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.Inventors: James L. Corbeil, Stefan Stocker
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Publication number: 20120067449Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the vibration control of a rising pipe (3) of a vertical pump is presented which riser pump is excited to vibrations in operation and which has a longitudinal direction. The apparatus (10) is outwardly positionable at the rising pipe and includes a vibration element (7.1, 7.2), one or more spring elements (8.1-8.4) and a guide, wherein the vibration element has an opening to surround the rising pipe (3) and is movably and elastically held by the spring element or elements (8.1-8.4), and wherein the vibration element (7.1, 7.2) is guided by guide such that the movements of the vibration element in operation are restricted to movements in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rising pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Sulzer Pumpen AGInventor: Tomas Pesek
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Patent number: 8132595Abstract: A pump iron restraint system is disclosed in which a fastening system is coupled to successive pump iron joints and a wireline is threaded through the fastening system. The fastening system may comprise a pair of endless flat straps, each of which is coupled to one of the pump iron joints. The eyes of the endless flat straps are placed around the interior arch of the screw pin shackle. A wireline is placed through the spaced formed by the screw pin and the screw pin shackle. The wireline is secured at the well site so that the wireline is taut.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Nabors Well Services, Ltd.Inventor: Gilbert Anthony Gayaut
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Patent number: 8122913Abstract: A hose or cable protector has a pair of articulating guides, each with rollers for creating an arcuate hose path around the sharp corner of a tunnel mouth which would otherwise cause abrasion to the hose. A stop imposes a guide to guide angle of eighty (80) degrees but the usual angle is greater and up to one hundred and twenty (120) degrees. Arches span the guides and retain the protector on the hose or cable. In a variant, the arches are spring loaded and adjustable to retain or release the hose. A control line positions the protector at the selected site.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Gordon William Stark
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Publication number: 20120042979Abstract: The present embodiments are directed towards the transfer, retrieval and storage of flexible materials. In one embodiment, a system is provided that generally includes a hose retrieval system having a first hose gripper assembly. The first hose gripper assembly includes a pair of first grippers configured to move between a first open position and a first closed position in opposite crosswise directions relative to a longitudinal axis of a hose. Each first gripper includes a first L-shaped structure, and the first L-shaped structures are configured to overlap one another to define a first bending gap in the first closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Hobart Brothers CompanyInventors: Anatoly Gosis, Folkert Fred Koch, Frank Otte
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Publication number: 20120029502Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fluid clip for use with a coolant system for electrosurgical procedures. The fluid clip includes a clip housing having proximal and distal ends and a channel defined therethrough. The channel is dimensioned to receive tubing for carrying a cooling fluid from a cooling source. The fluid clip includes a luer that includes a passageway defined therethrough. The passageway is dimensioned to securely receive the tubing such that the tubing extends through the luer for reception within the channel defined in the clip housing. The luer includes one or more interface on a surface thereof that matingly engages a corresponding interface on the clip housing. The interface on the luer cooperates with the interface on the clip housing to limit rotation of the tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Vivant Medical, Inc.Inventor: Arnold V. DeCarlo
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Publication number: 20120012218Abstract: The invention relates to a device for interior covering (1) of an aircraft cabin, intended to be fastened to a structure of an aircraft and to extend along a skin of the aircraft, the said device comprising a covering panel (2). The covering panel bears at least one system, possibly through a system support. It advantageously comprises at least one air circulation pipe (3), referred to as air pipe, fastened to an exterior face (6) of the covering panel, each air pipe having an end (26), referred to as upstream end, equipped with a connection device (27).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)Inventors: Lionel SABADIE, Laurent Bertrandeau, Thomas Bernabe, Christian Banis, Marc Tomasi
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Patent number: 8087425Abstract: A hose assembly includes a length of hose and a bracket. The bracket includes a rigid insert and a resilient overmold encapsulating at least a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding with at least a portion of an exterior of the hose. A method to produce this assembly may employ thermoplastic injection molding and include the steps of associating the rigid insert with the length of hose and overmolding the rigid insert and a section of the length of hose associated with the rigid insert with the resilient material, thereby encapsulating a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding the resilient material with the section of the length of the hose. A portion of the rigid insert may extend from the bracket and provide amounting holes and a bearing surface for mounting fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: The Gates CorporationInventor: Layne Railsback
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Patent number: 8087431Abstract: A wear pad for a piping structure which is supported by a support structure is disclosed. A wear pad according to the present invention comprises a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure for attachment to the piping structure where the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure has a shape conforming to the shape of the exterior of the piping structure. A stand-off patch is adhesively bonded to one side of the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure, and this stand-off patch defines the thickness of the bond between the piping structure and the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure when it is in attached to the piping structure. SMP adhesive material is used to adhesively bond the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structure to the piping structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Pipe Wrap, LLCInventors: James M Souza, Genevieve Withers
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Publication number: 20110303316Abstract: An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Salvatore Manzella, JR., Richard L. West, Mark B. Jones
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Publication number: 20110303141Abstract: The invention relates to a light floating flue consisting of a wall of fibre-reinforced film which rotates about its axis to balance the reduced pressure in the flue with the centrifugal force on the gases in the flue and with the flue wall. The flue floats due to the friction with the rising air, the upward force of the lighter gases, optionally a zeppelin and balloon-like bodies filled with helium or hydrogen. In order to prevent bending moments on the flue, the flue is attached to the base of the tower by means of a tillable bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Hagg Franklin
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Patent number: 8070113Abstract: A sway brace including a U-shaped sling with flanges at each end. The flanges are mounted to two mounting fixtures including block bodies and passages therethrough. Mounting surfaces on the fixtures receive the flanges of the U-shaped sling. Threaded members affix the flanges to the mounting surfaces of the mounting fixtures. The sling includes metal strapping formed in a U-shaped curve about an axis perpendicular to the width of the strapping in a manner to create rigidity and strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Automatic Fire Control, IncorporatedInventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
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Patent number: 8061390Abstract: A pipe hanger system includes a pair of brackets and a pipe connection member selectively slidable along the brackets. The brackets each preferably include an elongate leg and a foot extending outwardly from the leg at a first end thereof. The leg of each bracket is preferably longer than the distance between the building members. The feet of the brackets are first fastened to an inside surface of the first building member. The pipe connection member can then be slid into the desired position and fastened in place. The legs of the brackets are then bent outwardly and secured to the inside surface of the second building member.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Duane R. Condon, Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier
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Patent number: 8056934Abstract: In the marine hose of the present invention, protruded parts are provided at each axial direction end of the axial direction ends of the hose bodies, each axial direction end is located at both sides in the axial direction of the connection portion which is provided with limit mechanism. By this, when the marine hose is wound up to the reel, the protruded parts of the hose bodies contact the outer surface of the reel, the outer surface of the limit mechanism does not contact the outer surface of the reel. Thus, large amount of the bending force is not added to the limit mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.Inventor: Syunichi Ono
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Publication number: 20110272043Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for handling a fluid is provided. The apparatus comprising a reservoir having a basin which receives the fluid and at least a first port through which the fluid is evacuated; a pump housing including a fluid pump; a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the fluid in the reservoir through the first port of the reservoir and in fluid communication with the fluid pump; at least one sensor which provides an indication of a height of the fluid in the reservoir; and a conduit with a first aperture and a second aperture therethrough, wherein the reservoir and the pump housing are external to the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: LITTLE GIANT PUMP COMPANY LLCInventors: James Hollingsworth, Ryan A. Johnson, Steve Hampton
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Patent number: 8038105Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles with partial ribs typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Partial ribs on the lower face of the saddle inhibit the saddle from sliding relative to the hanger when engaged and provide strengthening force to the saddle.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Buckaroos, Inc.Inventor: Mack Deichman
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Publication number: 20110240765Abstract: In one example, a fluid intake assembly configured to provide an inlet fluid path for a fluid sprayer is provided. The assembly includes a fluid intake assembly body configured to be removably engaged to a portion of the fluid sprayer by rotating the body with respect to the portion of the fluid sprayer. The assembly also includes a fluid inlet tube configured to be supported by the body and extend from the body within a fluid container to provide fluid flow along the inlet fluid path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Jeffrey E. Sandahl, Jeffrey M. Smith
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Publication number: 20110220233Abstract: A height adjustment assembly for a drop hose on an irrigation machine is composed of an elongated bracket having a first end provided with a pair of fittings, and a second opposite end provided with a drop hose retention ring; the drop hose retention ring formed with an opening adapted to permit a drop hose to slide through the opening, the opening defined by an interior surface provided with a pair of diametrically opposed open slots, and a pair of diametrically opposed locking recesses. A key lock fitting is adapted for connecting aligned hose ends of the drop hose and is provided with a pair of diametrically-opposed keys which, in use, are adapted to slide through the pair of opposed open slots and, upon ninety degree rotation of the diametrically-opposed keys, to be received in the pair of diametrically opposed locking recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATIONInventors: Reid A. NELSON, Barton R. NELSON, Craig B. NELSON
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Patent number: 7992593Abstract: An electrically conductive confined space ventilation conduit formed of a substantially rigid non-metallic conductive material, such as plastic, and a related process for ventilating an enclosure accessed by a manhole or other port. In one embodiment, the conduit has a pair of outer cylindrical sections and a central section having a cross-sectional shape of a crescent or a segment of a circle where it passes through a port to provide a minimum of obstruction for men and equipment passing through the port. Intermediate sections of varying cross-section connect the central section to the cylindrical outer sections so that the outer sections are offset from the axis of the manhole. The central section is preferably configured to obstruct no more than about 10 percent of a standard manhole opening, while causing either no air flow rate reduction, or a reduction of no more than about 10 percent as compared to the flow rate through a cylindrical conduit similar to said outer sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Air Systems, Inc.Inventor: David Frank Angelico
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Publication number: 20110162747Abstract: A device includes a hollow rigid member (40) and a curvature limiter (42) movable relative to the hollow rigid member (40). A releasable device (46) for axial immobilization of the curvature limiter (42) on the flexible line (18) in at least one first direction along a travel axis (X-X?). The axial immobilization device (46) includes a locking member (90) axially secured to the flexible line (18), and a member (92) for fitting the locking member (90), axially secured to the curvature limiter (42). Those members (90, 92) are movable relative to each other around the travel axis (X-X?) between a configuration for axial immobilization of the flexible line (18) on the curvature limiter (42), and a configuration for axial travel of the flexible line (18) across the curvature limiter (42).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Sylvain Routeau, Tegwen De Kerdanet
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Publication number: 20110132485Abstract: A discharge extension assembly includes a main tube having at least first and second ends. The discharge extension assembly further includes at least one extension tube configured to telescope from within the main tube. The main tube and the at least one extension tube may include a plurality of collars that are configured to limit overextension of the at least one extension tube from the main tube. A first bracket is configured to mount to the first end of the main tube. A hinge assembly is configured to pivot the main tube and the at least one extension tube. The hinge assembly may include a stop and a sleeve slidably engaged with a shaft. The stop, the sleeve, and the shaft may be configured to limit movement of the sleeve. A second bracket may be configured to mount to the second end of the main tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
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Publication number: 20110126934Abstract: A clamp for securing a pipe to a supporting structure and including a base having a foot for attachment to a supporting structure and a head having a seating for accommodating a pipe and two walls for defining the seating, an entrance for the pipe extending between the two walls, and an U-formed strap for clamping a pipe placed in the seating to the base. The strap has two legs for engaging opposite contact faces formed in the base and a curved bottom for surrounding the pipe together with the walls of the head. The radius of curvature of the inner side of curved bottom of the U-formed strap is larger than that of the seating. The clamp enables a secured pipe to noiselessly expand or contract depending upon the temperature and is mainly corrosion free due to the clearance that is formed between the strap and the clamped pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Jørgen Thuesen
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Publication number: 20110094611Abstract: An pneumatic insulating device (20) is disclosed comprising : a load bearing body, top (24) and bottom parts connected to the load bearing body; and a coiled, insulating pneumatic line (14, 14?) connect to and passing though the top and bottom parts, characterised by both the top and the bottom parts have fixing means (21) for fixing the device between external fixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Tyco Electronics UK LtdInventors: David John Porter, Matthew Stubbs
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Patent number: 7926768Abstract: An inclined support system for a drain hose enhances drainage of wastewater from a holding tank of a recreational vehicle to a disposal facility. The support system includes one or more sawhorse-like fixtures with legs having slanted lower edges in contact with the ground to provide an inclined drain hose supporting cross member. The legs pivot about the cross member and upon insertion of the drain hose intermediate the legs above the cross member, the upper ends of the legs bear thereagainst to define and stabilize the cant or splay of the legs. Upon removal of the hose, the elements of the fixture are foldable to a compact flattened configuration for storage. In another embodiment, one or more slotted cylindrical elements serve as a support for the drain hose. A plurality of pairs of descending length legs are detachably attachable within opposed channels depending from the support to place the support at an incline and enhance the flow of fluid through the drain hose.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Prest-O-Fit Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: J. David Prest
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Patent number: 7922122Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing loads from fluid conduits, including aircraft fuel conduits. An aircraft configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a fuselage portion, a wing portion, and a fuel tank carried by least one of the fuselage portion and the wing portion. The aircraft also includes a spar carried by at least one of the fuselage portion and the wing portion. The spar includes a first spar rib and a second spar rib spaced apart from the first spar rib. The aircraft further includes a fluid conduit proximate to the spar and operably coupled to the fuel tank. A support member carrying the fluid conduit is operably coupled to the spar. The support member can be positioned to transfer at least approximately all of the axial loads from the fluid conduit to at least one of the first spar rib and the second spar rib.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James A. Carns, Theron L. Cutler, Mark A. Shelly, Benjamin P. Van Kampen
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Publication number: 20110067775Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular helical support (1) for the radial support of resiliently expanded tubing (27), a process and a device (18) for the production thereof, and a tubing arrangement (26) comprising a helical support (1) according to the invention, the helical support (1) being made of at least one extruded element (2), which is wound to form a plurality of windings (11, 12, 13) and the connection portions (7, 8) of which are connected to one another at least in portions by a connection seam (15), preferably formed as a laser weld seam. To produce a helical support (1) which reliably withstands the compression forces of the tubing (27), can easily be removed from the expanded tubing (27), and is easy and cheap to produce, it is provided in accordance with the invention that at least the interconnected connection surfaces (9, 10) of the connection portions (7, 8) of the extruded element (2) are not transparent to laser beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventor: Thilo Simonsohn
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Patent number: 7861983Abstract: The invention relates to a cold-insulated fixed-point pipe support for a low-temperature pipeline which includes an insulating system arranged between an outer shell and a supportable low-temperature pipeline having solid thermal insulating material which thermally insulates the pipeline from the low-temperature environment. A rotation-preventing and displacement-preventing device prevents rotation and displacement of the thermal insulating material with respect to the pipeline and an outer shell. A fixed-point pipe support is adapted to be fitted and removed in a substantially radial direction over the pipeline, and has at least one division with respect to shape with a division plane thereof extending perpendicular to a cross-sectional plane, and having a connecting device for releasable connecting and fixing shaped parts formed by the division.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Lisega AktiengesellschaftInventors: Heinz-Wilhelm Lange, Ashley Challenor
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Publication number: 20100320750Abstract: An anchor system is shown for use with a pre-insulated piping system having an inner steel carrier pipe surrounded by a layer of insulation and then by an outer protective jacket. The anchor system includes an inner carrier pipe for insertion within the length of the piping system at a selected point. A steel anchor sleeve surrounds a portion of the length of carrier pipe and insulation. It terminates at one end at an outwardly flaring anchor plate which is subsequently embedded within a concrete anchor block. A steel end cap is welded to a second, opposite end of the sleeve and to the inner carrier pipe at a point along the length of piping which is outside the concrete anchor block and which is spaced apart from the location of the anchor plate, whereby heat from the high temperature fluids in the piping is transferred to the end cap at a location along the length of piping which is distant from the location of the anchor plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Thermacor Process, LPInventor: Thomas Joseph Keyes
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Publication number: 20100320749Abstract: An anchor system is shown for use with a pre-insulated piping system having an inner steel carrier pipe surrounded by a layer of foam insulation and then by an outer protective jacket. The anchor system includes an inner carrier pipe for insertion within the length of the piping system at a selected point. A steel anchor sleeve surrounds a portion of the length of carrier pipe and foamed insulation. It terminates at one end at an outwardly flaring anchor plate which is subsequently embedded within a concrete anchor block. A steel end cap is welded to a second, opposite end of the sleeve and to the inner carrier pipe at a point along the length of piping which is outside the concrete anchor block and which is spaced apart from the location of the anchor plate, whereby heat from the high temperature fluids in the piping is transferred to the end cap at a location along the length of piping which is distant from the location of the anchor plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Thomas Joseph Keyes
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Publication number: 20100294389Abstract: A wear pad for a piping structure which is supported by a support structure is disclosed. A wear pad according to the present invention comprises a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure for attachment to the piping structure where the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure has a shape conforming to the shape of the exterior of the piping structure. A stand-off patch is adhesively bonded to one side of the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure, and this stand-off patch defines the thickness of the bond between the piping structure and the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure when it is in attached to the piping structure. SMP adhesive material is used to adhesively bond the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structure to the piping structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: James M. Souza, Genevieve Withers
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Publication number: 20100275597Abstract: A submarine cold water pipe water intake system of an ocean thermal energy conversion power plant is installed at a cold water inlet of a power boat, and the cold water pipe includes: a water intake head; a water intake pipe formed by connecting composite pipes in a series, and each composite pipe is formed by arranging a plurality of wavy inner pipes sequentially into a tubular shape; a connecting pipe formed by engaging an outer pipe and an inner pipe, and an inner pipe of the connecting pipe being connected to the cold water inlet of the power boat, and an end of the outer pipe of the connecting pipe is connected to a connecting portion of the water intake pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Fang Sheng Kuo
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Publication number: 20100269946Abstract: An apparatus for thermally hygrometrically processing and conditioning air for classified environments and preparing foods, characterized in that said apparatus comprises a stainless steel inner bottom and monolithic thermally insulated panels, said panels comprising an outer wall and an inner wall therebetween a thermally insulating material is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: SINTECO IMPIANTI S.r.I.,Inventor: Adam Franck
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Patent number: 7819222Abstract: A device for attenuating energy along a conduit, comprising a first member having an essentially semi-cylindrical outer surface and a first cavity extending substantially longitudinally from end to end. A second member having an essentially semi-cylindrical outer surface is provided, with the outer radii of the first and second members being the same. The second member also has a longitudinally extending cavity. When the two members are secured to one another to form the device, the two cavities face one another to form a bore that extends from end to end and has respective opposed tapered portions having a circular cross-sectional configuration that decreases in diameter inwardly. The bore also has a central, cylindrical portion disposed between the tapered portions and having an axial length that is no greater than one third of the overall axial length of the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: YH America, Inc.Inventors: Todd Alan Baum, Ken Ming Leong, Yungrwei Chen, Robert James Messina
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Publication number: 20100263760Abstract: A pump iron restraint system is disclosed in which a fastening system is coupled to successive pump iron joints and a wireline is threaded through the fastening system. The fastening system may comprise a pair of endless flat straps, each of which is coupled to one of the pump iron joints. The eyes of the endless flat straps are placed around the interior arch of the screw pin shackle. A wireline is placed through the spaced formed by the screw pin and the screw pin shackle. The wireline is secured at the well site so that the wireline is taut.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Gilbert Anthony Gayaut
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Patent number: 7814938Abstract: A safety line hose to which a worker can be attached and which includes a passageway for communicating an air compressor with a pneumatic tool. The safety line includes an elongated flexible pneumatic hose, an elongated flexible tubing enveloping the pneumatic hose, and an elongated, flexible, wear resistant sheath enveloping the tubing. A compressor air hose connector is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located at the first end of the safety line hose, and is adapted to be connected to the outlet of an air compressor hose. A pneumatic tool connector is attached to the end of the pneumatic hose located adjacent the second end of the safety line hose, and is adapted to be connected to a pneumatic tool. A fastening member is attached to the first end of the safety line hose and is adapted to be releasably fastened to a safety line attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventors: Willie M. Davis, Jr., Geneva M. Franks, Scotty R. Randall
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Publication number: 20100253105Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fluid-pressure assisted shovel. The fluid-pressure assisted shovel reduces considerably the amount of force applied to the shovel while lifting it during an excavation process, especially during removing soil from deeper excavations. A quick burst of fluid, e.g. compressed air, accelerates the loaded shovel in the desired direction thereby reducing considerably the amount of force applied to the shovel by the digger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Marcel Nowakowski
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Publication number: 20100237061Abstract: The helix heated hoses 10 and 12 use two features to increase the flexibility. The first feature is a braided-copper heating element 14, which has increased flexibility over the prior art solid copper heating element. The element is spiral wound around the hose and held in place with a moisture barrier 16. The second feature is the helix twist 18 located just before the point where the hoses 10 and 12 attach to the manifold 20. The helix feature is created with the helix support 22, which initiates the twist around 24 inches back from the point of termination. The helix feature works to reduce the moment of inertia about the neutral axis 26 of the two supply hoses 10 and 12.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Joseph E. Tix, Mark T. Weinberger, Douglas S. Ryder
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Publication number: 20100223891Abstract: A container treatment machine with a tank and spaced-apart valve housings, wherein a pressure-resistant delivery pipe having a curved section is provided between the tank and each valve housing directly or via an intermediate flow regulator, the delivery pipe being composed, at least in its curved section, of a hard plastic which is pressure- and temperature-resistant, and is acid- and alkali-resistant and permissible for foodstuffs, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or Teflon).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Krones AGInventor: Josef Knott