Abstract: A protector includes a main body, lids, hinges, and lock portions. The main body including a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The lids are coupled to the main body through the hinges. The lock portions are disposed between the lids and the main body. The lids are configured to cover the main body from both sides thereof. A first lid includes a closure plate at an adjacent position thereof. The closure plate protrudes from an end portion of the first lid toward an inner surface side of the second lid. The closure plate closes gap between the first and second lids. A second lid includes a misassembly prevention rib at an adjacent position thereof. The rib protrudes from an end portion of an outer surface of the second lid toward a direction away from the bottom wall.

Abstract: A self-closing thermal protection sheath includes an interleaved structure comprising firstly a monofilament and secondly strips of metallized foil.

Abstract: An exhaust tip for attachment to a tailpipe that includes a thermoset heat shield at least partially surrounding and fastened to the tailpipe, and a thermoplastic decorative cover at least partially surrounding and fastened to the thermoset heat shield. The thermoset heat shield insulates the thermoplastic decorative cover from thermal effects of the tailpipe and spaces the thermoplastic decorative cover a predetermined distance away from the tailpipe.

Abstract: A covering for a suction hose includes a sleeve positioned around a suction hose and restraints positioned at the ends of the sleeve for removably coupling the sleeve to the suction hose. The suction hose has a length and the sleeve extends at least along a portion of the length of the suction hose. Handles, pockets, lashes or ties, and reflective materials may be positioned on the sleeve. Indicia may also be positioned on the sleeve. A method of advertising and a method of transporting a suction hose is also provided.

Abstract: A rotary holder for a corrugated tube is structured such that an inner rotary body containing a corrugated tube is received in an inner portion of an outer fixing body, and an outer peripheral sliding surface of the inner rotary body slides along an inner sliding surface of the outer fixing body. The outer fixing body is formed by assembling a base member and a cover each having a recessed arch surface on an inner periphery thereof. The inner sliding surface is formed by connecting a recessed arch surface of the base member to a recessed arch surface of the cover. Further, outer retracting surfaces are respectively provided to both end portions of the recessed arch surface of the base member so as to be extended to a tangential direction thereat.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible pipe, e.g. plastic, and a reinforcing member mounted around the pipe to strengthen the pipe and to enhance its ability to resist deformation under load. In one embodiment the reinforcing member includes a flexible perforated plastic netting containing an aggregation of lightweight elements such as expanded polystyrene beads capable of wrapping around the pipe, preferably in helical fashion along the length of the pipe. In another embodiment, a number of members are mounted on the pipe in longitudinally extending fashion. In all embodiments, the beads provide drainage around the pipe when it is placed in a trench and obviate the need for gravel normally used in conventional systems.

Abstract: The invention concerns a protective sleeve for fluid circulation tube made of an interwoven fiber structure formed by a strip (10) of interwoven fibers comprising at least a pocket (11) extending in the transverse direction of the strip (10) and including a spring (13) housed in the pocket (11) and designed, in a stable equilibrium position, to maintain the protective sheath closed by overlapping of the longitudinal edges (10c, 10d) of the strip. The invention is useful in particular for thermal protection of an exhaust gas recycling duct in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a cable or the like protection and guide device excellent in endurance and reliability by preventing breakage of a flexible cable-shaped body (cable, rope, wire or the like). A cable or the like protection and guide device of the invention includes link frame members (10) each having a rectangular section, and a pair of flexible cable-shaped members (20) insertion-passing through the respective guide holes (15) formed on both side walls of the link member. A cable or the like is inserted into the link frame members to be protected and guided in a state where a number of the link frame members are articulately connected to each other by the flexible cable-shaped members. The guide hole (15) through which the flexible cable-shaped member is insertion-passed is formed of an arc surface (15b) concentric with an arc formed of mutually bent said link frame members.

Abstract: An annulated tubular sheath which is split down a longitudinal section thereof. According to the invention, a longitudinal strip of the sleeve is made of a flexible material and is disposed in an angular position of 5-180 degrees in relation to the longitudinal section or is disposed in the region of the sheath in which the longitudinal section is made. Preferably, the flexible material is a thermoplastic elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a sleeve by extruding a plastic material, a longitudinal strip made of a flexible material obtained by co-extruding an elastomer material. A device for carrying out said method comprises an extrusion head provided with an insert for placing the co-extrusion in a stop position on a die in order to block the flow of the extruded plastic material and to enable the flow of elastomer material.

Abstract: A pipe, piping system, kit, and radiant heating system that include lengths of cross-linked polyethylene pipe, which form connections between flow components. Some embodiments utilize a sheath disposed about the outside of the cross-linked polyethylene pipe to enhance rigidity.

Abstract: A fuel hose for an automotive vehicle has an end section to which a connection-partner member is to be fitted. The fuel hose comprises an innermost layer formed of rubber or synthetic resin. The innermost layer has an inner surface defining an opening through which fuel flows and has an end section corresponding to the end section of the fuel hose. An outer layer is formed outside the innermost layer and formed of a material lower in fuel permeability coefficient than the innermost layer. Additionally, an end covering material is formed covering a surface region of the innermost layer which surface region includes the inner surface at a part extending from a sealing position to an end face of the innermost layer and the end face of the innermost layer. The end covering material is lower in fuel permeability coefficient than the innermost layer.

Abstract: A tendon receiving duct having a tubular body with a plurality of corrugations extending radially outwardly therefrom. Each of the corrugations is in spaced relationship to an adjacent corrugation. The tubular body has an interior passageway suitable for receiving single tendon therein. Each of the corrugations opens to the interior passageway. The tubular body has at least a first longitudinal channel extending between adjacent pairs of the corrugations on one side of the tubular body and a second longitudinal channel extending between adjacent pairs of the corrugations on another side of said tubular body.

Abstract: A modular cable protector assembly has side ramps, tunnel members, and tunnel connectors that can be removably engaged to one another in a modular fashion to form a wide variety of configurations. Each tunnel member includes a tunnel extending along its length for passage of cables, and two sets of laterally-opposed connectors that removably engage corresponding connectors on the undersides of the side ramps. Each tunnel connector has two sets of connectors that removably engage the connectors on two tunnel members and thereby secure the tunnel members in a side-by-side relationship. The side ramps and the top surface of the tunnel connector combine to provide a relatively continuous surface over the cable protector assembly that is suitable for foot traffic or wheeled traffic.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible pipe, e.g. plastic, and a reinforcing member mounted around the pipe to strengthen the pipe and to enhance its ability to resist deformation under load. In one embodiment the reinforcing member includes a flexible perforated plastic netting containing an aggregation of lightweight elements such as expanded polystyrene beads capable of wrapping around the pipe, preferably in helical fashion along the length of the pipe. In another embodiment, a number of members are mounted on the pipe in longitudinally extending fashion. In all embodiments, the beads provide drainage around the pipe when it is placed in a trench and obviate the need for gravel normally used in conventional systems. In another form of the invention, a drainage system is constructed by digging a trench, placing a reinforcing aggregate member in the corners at the bottom of the trench, and setting a large diameter cylindrical pipe in the trench.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a pair of opposite substrates, and a liquid crystal layer as a display medium disposed between said substrates. The pair of substrates are adhered together by a resin sealing material disposed on the periphery portion of at least one of the substrates at the prescribed gap, and an outflow preventing portion having a plurality of concave portions is provided so that at least a part of the outflow preventing portion overlaps with the sealing material.

Abstract: A method for heating a zone of an elongate tubular article. A heat resistant, heat transmitting and heat dispersive shroud material is applied to the zone and a hot gas source is applied to the outside of the shroud material to cause heat to be transmitted through the shroud material to the zone.

Abstract: A hose assembly for coupling a plurality of components in fluid connection and a method for making same. According to a first aspect of the invention, the hose assembly includes at least one rigid portion and at least one flexible portion which cooperate to permit the shape and size of the hose assembly to be easily modified so that the components may be coupled to one another. A second aspect of the invention provides a method for reinforcing a flexible portion of the hose assembly to prevent the flexible portion from kinking when the flexible portion is bent. A third aspect of the invention provides a support collar for use in reinforcing an intersection between a pair of duct sections wherein at least one of the duct sections is moveable relative to the other duct section. The support collar reinforces the intersection and helps to render this section less susceptible to tearing.

Abstract: An illuminating fire hose includes a fire hose having a first end, a second end, an interior wall and an exterior wall remote therefrom. The hose includes a sleeve secured over the exterior surface of the fire hose, the sleeve carrying at least one light emitting element adapted for selectively emanating light. When an individual is fighting a fire, the illuminating fire hose emanates visible light that enables the individual to locate the hose in a dark and/or smoke filled environment.

Abstract: A packing structure for protecting a cylindrical object includes an integrated fastener, the packing structure assuming the form of a collar hooping the object to be protected and being characterized in that the collar includes over at least a large portion of its periphery at least one at least partly closed housing (4) which is designed to receive and retain on the collar the fastener (2) which shall enclose and tighten the collar, the housing being a channel fitted with two lips, the fastener (2) being inserted between these lips. In the packing structure for protecting the end of a cylindrical object, the collar is fitted with a substantially right-angle flange (5) covering the end segment of the object to be protected.

Abstract: An electrostatic spray gun apparatus includes a spray gun housing and a nozzle attached to a spray end of the housing, and a powder path that extends in a substantially straight line along an axis of the housing from the powder inlet to the powder outlet. The powder path is in the form of an enclosed smooth powder passage that is substantially continuous and uninterrupted from the powder inlet to the powder outlet to eliminate substantially all recesses or gaps that could capture or trap powder. The powder passage is formed by a plurality of tubular segments that are aligned along the housing axis and abut end to end, that when assembled in the housing axially compress the segments together to substantially eliminate dead spots or recesses to form the continuous smooth powder path. A gun purge function is provided that allows a purge line to be installed on the gun assembly. A cartridge valve and conductor assembly is provided between the gun electrode in the nozzle and the output of the voltage multiplier.

Abstract: There is a disclosed a conduit supporting structure that imposes, maintains and/or reinforces a flow guiding formation of a conduit, whereby to effect a desired flow configuration in the conduit.

Abstract: A wearing ring, particularly for protecting a cable guide hose on a robot, with an inner ring and an outer ring having in each case two half-shells is characterized in that the half-shells of at least one of the rings can be locked together.

Abstract: A pipe, piping system, kit, and radiant heating system that include lengths of cross-linked polyethylene pipe, which form connections between flow components. Some embodiments utilize a sheath disposed about the outside of the cross-linked polyethylene pipe to enhance rigidity.

Abstract: A sewage drain receptacle for underground sewage systems for campgrounds or RV parks that includes a hose resting seat coupled to the top orifice of a drain line and a sewage cap for closing the top orifice. The hose resting seat extends along a portion of the length of the drain line and serves to cradle a bottom of a sewage hose so that it is prevented from being lodged into the sewage system.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible pipe, e.g. plastic, and a reinforcing member mounted around the pipe to strengthen the pipe and to enhance its ability to resist deformation under load. In one embodiment the reinforcing member includes a flexible perforated plastic netting containing an aggregation of lightweight elements such as expanded polystyrene beads capable of wrapping around the pipe, preferably in helical fashion along the length of the pipe. In another embodiment, a number of members are mounted on the pipe in longitudinally extending fashion.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible pipe, e.g. plastic, and a reinforcing member mounted around the pipe to strengthen the pipe and to enhance its ability to resist deformation under load. In one embodiment the reinforcing member includes a flexible perforated plastic netting containing an aggregation of lightweight elements such as expanded polystyrene beads capable of wrapping around the pipe, preferably in helical fashion along the length of the pipe. In another embodiment, a number of members are mounted on the pipe in longitudinally extending fashion.

Abstract: A rotary holder for a corrugated tube is formed such that an inner rotary body containing a corrugated tube is received in an inner portion of an outer fixing body, and an outer peripheral sliding surface of the inner rotary body may rotate relative to the outer fixing body. The inner rotary body is formed by assembling two divided rotary members, each having a round arch surface on an outer periphery thereof. The outer peripheral sliding surface is formed by abutting a surface of each divided rotary member against each other. Further, a cut surface retracting inside from a rotation locus of the round arch surface in each divided rotary member is formed in each end portion of the round arch surface.

Abstract: A heat shield for an internal combustion engine exhaust system for supporting a first heat shield plate and a second heat shield plate on a U-shaped exhaust pipe extending from an exhaust port of an engine, via a support member such as band members, and heat shield plate attachment fixtures. The first heat shield plate covers all around a curved section of the U-shaped exhaust pipe in the vicinity of the exhaust port. The second heat shield plate covers an upper part of a straight section of the U-shaped exhaust pipe and extends rearwardly from the curved section. Further, since the exhaust pipe is formed as one piece, the first heat shield plate may be formed as a simple two-part structure using the band members. With this configuration, an effective heat shielding effect can be exhibited, and cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A kidney dialysis machine includes a number of flexible members extending from the machine to corresponding receptacles at a patient station. The flexible members are arranged in a cable bundle at a point intermediate of the machine and the ends of the members. A retaining member is wrapped around the bundle to hold the bundle together. The retaining member is attached to a spring that has one end connected to the retaining member and an opposite end attached to the kidney dialysis machine. The spring holds the bundle off the floor.

Abstract: A fluid line connector assembly has a length of flexible tubing with a generally cylindrical tubing end. An end fitting is secured to the tubing end with a brazing material between the end fitting and the tubing end.

Abstract: Insulated electrical conductors for installation in a vehicle, such as an aircraft, are further protected by a guard hose or tubular member. Two or more such guard hoses or tubular members are interconnected with each other by at least one spacer preferably, but not necessarily, integrally formed with the guard hoses or tubular member, whereby the separation of different types of electrical conductors and their installation in an aircraft are facilitated.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method for a cover for placement over a gasoline hose assembly of a gasoline delivery system for a gasoline delivery truck. The cover comprises a hole for placement of the hose therein along with fasteners or a clip for attachment of the cover to the hose having weights stitched or formed into the hem of the cover in such a way to hold the edges of the cover down so as to prevent the entrance of rain or debris into the gasoline tank receiving nozzle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective corrugated plastic tube or pipe, a corrugated piping, wherein according to the invention at least some of the flanks of corrugations of the tube or pipe have extensions (16), which go from one corrugation (11a) towards a neighboring corrugation (11b) and extend in the axial direction of the protective corrugated plastic pipe.

Abstract: A pipe support is provided that includes a frame capable of being placed around an existing pipe and a plurality of support members within the frame. The frame is a hollow cylinder that includes two connectable halves divided along the diameter of the hollow cylinder. The pipe support includes two bearing rings connected to the frame for supporting each of the plurality of members at a minimum of two contact points. Each of the two bearing rings include bearing points for each support member arranged in a cylindrical pattern concentric with the hollow cylinder frame. The pipe support includes means for rotating each of the support members at a first contact point with respect to a second contact point so that the support members engage a pipe placed within the pipe support. The support members are rods that provide vibration isolation to a pipe placed within the pipe support.

Abstract: A duct to receive duct wrap is provided with a plurality of posts at different locations on and upstanding from the post to protrude through the duct wrap. Wrap retainers fit onto the post over the duct wrap securing the duct wrap on the duct.

Abstract: A protective assembly for covering cable connections and splices and the like. The protective assembly comprises a rigid support structure including a resin composition. The rigid support structure has the shape of a hollow elongate tube in a central portion thereof and further includes a first reinforced end portion opposite a second reinforced end portion. A rigid support structure supports an elastic tube capable of recovering substantially to its original dimensions after being stretched and released. The elastic tube in the protective assembly is held in an expanded condition extending beyond the end of a rigid support structure placed inside the elastic tube. The rigid support structure is susceptible to breaking upon the application of a force beyond that exerted by the tube while in its expanded condition. Application of the force breaks the rigid support structure to permit recovery of the elastic tube.

Abstract: A conduit assembly for a partition for receiving wires, hoses, or cables. The conduit assembly includes passages and foaming material, which expands on the outer surface of the conduit assembly. The conduit assembly is arranged in a through hole, which is formed in the partition. The foaming material expands when heated, thus fixing the conduit assembly in the partition. The conduit assembly further includes spare passages. Detachable plugs close the spare passages. When adding more wires, hoses, or cables to the conduit assembly, the plugs are removed.

Abstract: By attaching a base portion to a cover portion formed is an outer fixing body and in the interior of the outer fixing body a corrugated tube is rotatably received. Further, by providing a tube bend restraint portion at the end portion of the cover portion for restraining bend of the corrugated tube within the given range, a rotary holder for corrugated tube in which the range of sliding movement of the corrugated tube is defined only within the cover portion.

Abstract: A tendon receiving duct having a tubular body with a plurality of corrugations extending radially outwardly therefrom. Each of the corrugations is in spaced relationship to an adjacent corrugation. The tubular body has an interior passageway suitable for receiving cables therein. Each of the corrugations opens to the interior passageway. The tubular body has a first longitudinal channel extending between adjacent pairs of the corrugations on a top side of the tubular body. The tubular body has a pair of longitudinal channels extending between adjacent pairs of the corrugations on a bottom side of said tubular body.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe with flickering light includes an annular position plate and a protective sleeve fixed on a position pipe. The position plate is provided to stabilize a tubular outer cover and prevent an annular electric board from damaged when the outer cover is knocked. The protective sleeve is provided for preventing heat and from getting too high and protecting the electric board from damaged so as to increase its service life.

Abstract: A thermocouple protective tube for protecting a thermocouple wire, comprising a hollow cylinder-shaped body which has one end closed and is composed of pyrolytic boron nitride, and a coating layer which is formed on an outer surface of the cylinder-shaped body and is composed of at least one material selected from pyrolytic carbon, carbon-containing pyrolytic boron nitride, silicon nitride, silicon carbide and aluminum nitride. There is provided a thermocouple protective tube having excellent resistances even at a high temperature and in an oxidizing or other corrosive atmosphere for a long period and having high response to temperature change.

Abstract: A cable insertion device for facilitating the insertion of one or more cables into a resilient tubular cable protection sleeve having a slit along the length thereof, the cable insertion device comprising a cable guiding portion, having first and second open ends, for guiding one or more cables during insertion thereof into a cable protection sleeve, the arrangement being such that, in an engaged state of the cable insertion device and the cable protection sleeve, one of the first and second open ends is substantially within the cable protection sleeve and the other of the first and second open ends is substantially outside the cable protection sleeve, so that relative motion of the cable insertion device and the cable protection sleeve inserts one or more cables received in the cable guiding portion into the cable protection sleeve.

Abstract: A replaceable fuel pump hose cover made from a tube of circularly knit yarn having a ground yarn surface and terry loops extending from the ground yarn surface. The yarn used in forming the cover is conventional multifilament crimped polyester or nylon yarn interspersed selectively with a carbon strand or strand segments, the strands effective for conducting electrostatic charges from the fuel pump and fuel pump hose to prevent electrostatic discharges that could occur from high electrostatic charge build-up particularly within the area of fuel and fume build-up.

Abstract: An integrated fluid conduction system or hose assembly comprising a hose, a clamp, and a coupling device wherein the hose includes an external surface and a projection, with an orifice, extending from the external surface. The clamp includes an opening to receive the projection. The coupling device includes a compression section and a leg for coupling, fixing and positioning the projection orifices so that the compression section engages the clamp external surface so as to retain and stabilize the clamp to the hose. The invention is further directed to a coupling device as generally described above as well as to a method for coupling a clamp to a hose with the coupling device including the steps of positioning the clamp on the hose by disposing the projections into the clamp opening and attaching the coupling device to the hose, including placing the legs of the coupling device into the projection orifices, to couple the clamp to the hose.

Abstract: A thermoformed PVC, modified PVC, CPVC, metal or coated metal cover, covering system and method is provided for covering assemblies of pipe and pipe insulation, hangers, support rods and mechanical assemblies wherein the assembly is biocide treated, covered by and completely enclosed by the cover, the cover is sealed in order to prevent bacteria growth within the cover while allowing a smooth outside surface for biocide application. The cover can be modified to facilitate the application of biocide after the assembly is covered by providing resealable openings in said cover.

Abstract: A pipeline for moving effluents at seabed level, including an inner shell and at least one outer shell having an outer surface separated from the inner shell by an annular space for receiving an insulating layer, wherein the outer shell includes a set of mutually spaced flutings arrayed along at least a portion of the outer surface and each fluting has a bottom resting on a spacer element located around the inner shell.

Abstract: A padding is placed around an underground irrigation pipe which allows the irrigation pipe to flex and bend when the irrigation pipe is struck or compressed. The padding is preferably a synthetic polymer that substantially reverts back to its original size after the compressing force is removed and is not affected by the elements. The padding is used over the irrigation pipe in areas of heavy traffic over the pipe or areas where the pipe may be struck. The pipe can be inserted into apertures in the padding or slits can be made in the padding to allow insertion of the pipe into the apertures. These channels can be prefabricated or cut into the padding as needed.

Abstract: A hose bending clamp (10) is described for holding a hose in a desired bent shape. The clamp (10) includes a coil 14 designed to slop over the outside over a section of hose to be bent. Each of the turns (12) of the coil are designed to constrain the hose so as to inhibit it from spreading or kinking as it is forced into the desired shape. A malleable spine (16) is provided in connection with the coil (14) and is designed to bend with the hose into the desired shape and to hold the shape when released.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a kit for installing an underground piping system. The kit includes a protective conduit having flexible piping contained therein and a plurality of sealing members. The installer positions the protective conduit and flexible piping as a single unit thereby facilitating installation.

Abstract: A modular protective sleeve for underground utilities may be pulled into an underground utility duct by using lanyards extending between two adjacent manholes through the utility duct. The modular protective sleeve may be assembled over an existing and active utility service such as electrical or telephone cables, optical cables, or gas lines, without disrupting the utility service. The protective sleeve comprises at least one bottom half-shell and two top half-shells which are interlocked on to another in such a way that they may be pulled in either direction. Once the protective sleeve is in place, the concrete casing surrounding the utility duct may be broken without danger to the utility service, after which repair or splicing to the utility can be carried out. The sleeve may then be retrieved for re-use, or left in place.