Bonded To Each Other Patents (Class 138/141)
  • Patent number: 6336473
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a light weight, thin walled hose which is rigid enough to resist kinking at low pressures. The hose includes a generally circular woven inner jacket reinforcement layer; an extruded inner tubing bonded to the inner surface of the inner jacket; a circular woven outer jacket reinforcement layer; and an intermediate tubing bonded to the inner surface of the outer jacket and located between the inner and outer jackets. The intermediate tubing adds thickness to the overall wall of the hose, and stiffens the outer jacket sufficiently so that it resists kinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Niedner Ltd.
    Inventor: Dave Lord
  • Patent number: 6334466
    Abstract: Material handling hose having an abrasion-resistant cover element is disclosed. The hose comprises an inner tube, a reinforcement member, an intermediate layer and the abrasion-resistant cover element. The cover element does not cover the entire surface of the intermediate layer, but includes apertures or gaps through which a portion of the underlying intermediate layer is exposed to the outside environment. The apertures allow for venting of high volatility materials through the hose body, and provide regions of relatively high coefficient of friction, to facilitate handling of the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: The Gates Corporation
    Inventors: Bhargav Jani, Fredrick R. Chipps
  • Publication number: 20010055659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer hose for automobile cooling systems which comprises at least two layers of inner layer and outer layer wherein:
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Kensuke Uchida, Toshiro Ijima
  • Patent number: 6321794
    Abstract: A corrugated or convoluted laminated tube has a wall formed by an outer resin layer formed from e.g. nylon and a thin inner layer of a THV terpolymer bonded to its inner surface. It is high in flexibility, etc., has a low fuel permeability and is not deformed by swelling with fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshimitsu Ishida, Tomohide Ito, Atsuo Miyajima, Hiroaki Ito
  • Patent number: 6321795
    Abstract: A layered tubing for use in a motor vehicle composed of a thick outer tubing having an inner and an outer face, the outer tubing made of an extrudable thermoplastic such as a polyamide like Nylon 12; a thin intermediate bonding layer bonded to the inner face of the thick outer layer, the bonding layer composed of an extrudable melt-processible thermoplastic such as poly butylene terepthalate capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion to the polyamide outer tubing; and an inner layer bonded to the intermediate bonding layer, the inner layer composed of an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic such as Nylon 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: ITT Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Noone, Frank L. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20010042569
    Abstract: A layered tubing for use in a motor vehicle composed of a thick outer tubing having an inner and an outer face, the outer tubing made of an extrudable thermoplastic such as a polyamide like Nylon 12; a thin intermediate bonding layer bonded to the inner face of the thick outer layer, the bonding layer composed of an extrudable melt-processible thermoplastic such as poly butylene terepthalate capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion to the polyamide outer tubing; and an inner layer bonded to the intermediate bonding layer, the inner layer composed of an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic such as Nylon 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: David L. Noone, Frank L. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6316126
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy clad material for heat exchangers exhibiting excellent erosion-corrosion resistance, corrosion resistance, pitting resistance, and brazability, which is suitably used as an aluminum alloy clad sheet for forming a constituent member, in particular, a tube for an aluminum heat exchanger such as a radiator and heater, and as a pipe for circulating a working fluid in the aluminum heat exchanger or a pipe connected to the heat exchangers. The aluminum alloy clad sheet comprises a sacrificial anode material clad on one side of a core material, wherein the core material comprises an Al—Mn alloy and the sacrificial anode material comprises an aluminum alloy, for example, an aluminum alloy comprising 3.0-12.0% of Si with the remaining portion consisting of Al and impurities, or an aluminum alloy comprising 3.0-12.0% of Si, 1-10% of Zn, and 0.15-1.2% of Fe with the remaining portion consisting of Al and impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignees: Denso Corporation, Sumitomo Light Metal Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Hasegawa, Haruhiko Miyachi, Hisao Kato, Hirokazu Tanaka, Hiroshi Ikeda, Yoshifusa Shoji
  • Patent number: 6309717
    Abstract: Composite paperboard container constructions, providing optimized axial crush strength, and related properties, are formed of one, two, or three structural paperboard plies that are arranged to form a layered body wall having a cross-section of the construction in the ordered structure, high compression strength paperboard layer\low compression strength paperboard layer\high compression strength paperboard layer. Preferably, the container body is formed of one or two structural plies and at least one structural ply is a multiple layer paperboard having both high compression strength and low compression strength paperboard layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Yanping Qiu, Patrick Trevanion, Yiming Wang, Terry D. Gerhardt, Glenda Cahill, Richard Skiff
  • Patent number: 6302153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tube comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer comprising a polyamide or a polyamide/polyolefin blend having a polyamide matrix, this inner layer being filled with electrically conductive carbon black (electro.C), the outer layer comprising a polyamide. These tubes are particularly impermeable to any petrol containing alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Atofina
    Inventor: Joachim Merziger
  • Patent number: 6302151
    Abstract: A flexible hose of multilayer plastics material for transporting fluids, the hose comprising from the inside towards the outside: an inner layer of a polyolefin that is inert relative to water; a bonding layer having adhesive properties relative to the polyolefin and to the flexible polyvinyl chloride; a layer of flexible polyvinyl chloride; and tubular reinforcement in contact with the polyvinyl chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Tricoflex SA
    Inventors: Frédéric Maitay, Fabrice Leray
  • Patent number: 6302150
    Abstract: A method of making a hose assembly (10) includes the steps of disposing a reinforcing layer (14) having interstitial spaces extending therethrough about a tubular inner liner (12) and heating an outer surface (16) of the inner liner (12) to cause it to melt and disperse into the interstitial spaces of the reinforcing layer (14) and the fibers themselves to bond the first layer to the inner liner (12). A lightweight hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for conveying fuels and other corrosive fluids is also disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a tubular inner liner (12) including a melt extrudable polymeric fluorocarbon material having an external surface (16). A layer (14) having gaps extending therethrough is disposed about the inner liner (12). The inner liner (12) is dispersed into the layer (14) and bonds the layer (14) to the external surface (16) of the inner liner (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Teleflex Fluid Systems
    Inventors: Norman S. Martucci, Boney A. Mathew
  • Publication number: 20010023713
    Abstract: A fluid-impermeable composite hose has a laminated layer composed of an inner winding layer formed by winding a laminated sheet spirally in a single layer, leaving a gap between every two adjoining turns, and an outer winding layer formed by winding a laminated sheet spirally in a single layer over the gap in the inner winding layer, leaving a gap between every two adjoining turns. The gap of the inner wind layer gives the hose flexibility and prevents the folding of the spirally wound sheet which might result in the failure of the hose to maintain its fluid impermeability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventors: Nobuaki Niki, Masanobu Ohnishi, Makoto Yoshino, Keiichi Kitamura
  • Patent number: 6294234
    Abstract: A fuel or fuel vapor fluid conduit includes a first thermoplastic material including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. A second thermoplastic material includes a thermoplastic polyester having higher bending and flexibility than the bending and flexibility of the first thermoplastic material. The second material has a lower tensile strength and impact strength than the tensile strength and impact strength of the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Rasmussen GmbH
    Inventor: Janos Kertesz
  • Patent number: 6293312
    Abstract: A thermoplastic tube for transfer of hydrocarbon fuel comprising an inner fluoroplastic layer and an outer polyamide layer bonded to the fluoroplastic layer wherein an adhesion promoter is included in at least one of the layers is disclosed. The adhesion promoter is an unsubstituted or substituted phenol salt of 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5,4,0]undec-7-ene on a novolac carrier which functions to increase the adhesive bond strength between the two layers. The adhesion promoter provides a chemically bonded adhesion in addition to the mechanical adhesion associated with extrusion or lamination of the layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley E. Stripe
  • Patent number: 6287657
    Abstract: An all-plastic air feeder pipe having a tubular inner moisture barrier and a tubular outer layer. The inner barrier is made of a material having a relatively low permeability coefficient, while the outer layer material is of a relatively large permeability coefficient. By this arrangement an all-plastic low-cost pipe with improved moisture protection for a pressurized cable network can be constructed economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Osman S. Gebizlioglu
  • Publication number: 20010018933
    Abstract: A method of making a hose assembly (10) includes the steps of disposing a reinforcing layer (14) having interstitial spaces extending therethrough about a tubular inner liner (12) and heating an outer surface (16) of the inner liner (12) to cause it to melt and disperse into the interstitial spaces of the reinforcing layer (14) and the fibers themselves to bond the first layer to the inner liner (12). A lightweight hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for conveying fuels and other corrosive fluids is also disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a tubular inner liner (12) including a melt extrudable polymeric fluorocarbon material having an external surface (16). A layer (14) having gaps extending therethrough is disposed about the inner liner (12). The inner liner (12) is dispersed into the layer (14) and bonds the layer (14) to the external surface (16) of the inner liner (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Inventors: Norman S. Martucci, Boney A. Mathew
  • Patent number: 6279615
    Abstract: A fuel hose comprises a single layered or multi-layered tubular rubber body and a thin film resin layer formed on the inner circumferential surface of the innermost layer of the tubular rubber body. The resin layer is formed of a resin such that an amount of permeation of 10% ethanol-mixed gasoline is 2 mg/cm2/day (at 60° C.) or less when the thickness of the resin layer is 0.1 mm. A preferred example of such a resin is EVOH with an ethylene content of from 35 to 50 mol % or polybutylene aromatic ester. The fuel hose has necessary flexibility and shows excellent impermeability even to an alcohol-mixed gasoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, ltd.
    Inventors: Shinji Iio, Hiroaki Ito, Takahiro Nishiyama
  • Patent number: 6279614
    Abstract: A multi-layer plastic tube comprises a base tube and a barrier layer surrounding the base tube, the barrier layer being impermeable to oxygen, and a protective layer applied on the barrier layer for protecting the barrier layer from damage, wherein the material of the barrier layer and protective layers may include a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Hewing GmbH
    Inventors: Franz-Josef Riesselmann, Harald Eichner, Josef Bruenen, Paul Wolters, Nils Wehmeier
  • Patent number: 6276400
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant tube comprises a metal tube having an outer surface. A zinc layer is electrostatically bonded to the outer surface, wherein the zinc layer is selected from the group consisting of powdered zinc, powdered zinc nickel alloys, powdered zinc cobalt alloys, and powdered zinc aluminum alloys. Optionally, one or more polymeric layers may be electrostatically bonded to the zinc layer, or to a surface treatment layer, wherein the polymeric layer(s) comprises powdered thermoplastic materials selected from the group consisting of powdered nylons, powdered fluoropolymers, powdered polyesters, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the polymeric layer(s) may be electrostatically bonded directly to the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy E. Jackson, Tao Nie, Steve Obbish, John F. Schloemp, II, Robert Church, Michael W. Boles, Gary O. Klinger, Christopher R. Terry
  • Publication number: 20010013675
    Abstract: A multi-layered plastic pipe particularly suitable for use as an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine is provided. The present pipe includes a hollow plastic core, at least one spacer member provided on the hollow plastic core and an outer layer integrally provided on the outer peripheral surface of the hollow plastic core excepting the spacer member. The spacer member is preferably formed from a plastic material, and the outer layer is also formed from a plastic material. There is also provided a method for manufacturing a multi-layered plastic pipe using a spacer member to prevent a hollow plastic core placed in a mold cavity from being deformed when a molted plastic material is supplied into the mold cavity under pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Tatsuya Nakagawa, Yasuo Ezaki
  • Patent number: 6270082
    Abstract: A coextruded valve stem seal is provided that includes a sleeve having an upper and lower portion, a central vertical axis, and a generally concentric aperture. The sleeve includes an inner layer an inner layer of a resilient sealing material, such as a rubber, and an outer layer of a coextrudable rigid material, such as a plastic material. The lower portion of a preferred embodiment of the sleeve may include a radially extending flange. A method for making the valve stem seal in accordance with the principles of the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy A. Hegemier
  • Patent number: 6263920
    Abstract: A multi-layer assembly for fluid and vapor handling and containment systems. The multi-layer tubing assembly comprises a permeation resistance layer of polymeric material and a layer of multiphase polymer surrounding the permeation resistance layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Hybritech Polymers
    Inventors: Henry S. Hsich, Dean T. Su
  • Patent number: 6261657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hose construction containing a fluoroplastic barrier and a hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber layer. The hose comprises (1) a rubber layer comprising (a) hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber; (b) from 2 to 15 phr of an organophosphonium salt; (c) from 5 to 30 phr of trioctyl trimellitate; and (d) from 5 to 30 phr of a dialkyl diether glutarate; (2) a barrier layer comprised of a terpolymer derived from tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride, wherein the barrier layer is directly adhered to the rubber layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Carol Lynn Ainsworth, Brian Henry
  • Patent number: 6257281
    Abstract: A multi-layer tube for use in a motor vehicle system to transport fluids containing hydrocarbons such as would be found in a fuel line, a vapor return line or a vapor recovery tube having a first layer radially disposed innermost made up of an extrudable melt-processible thermoplastic material capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to automotive fuel and various fuel additives, and second layer made up of an extrudable, melt-processible non-polyester, non-alcoholic thermoplastic material capable of sufficiently permanent laminar connection with the first layer so as to prevent delamination between the first and second layers during a desired lifetime of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Tao Nie, Duane Pontbriand, David Bensko
  • Patent number: 6240970
    Abstract: An elongated multi-layer tubing for connection to a motor vehicle system to handle fluids containing hydrocarbons. The tubing comprises an inner layer disposed radially innermost and having an inner surface capable of prolonged exposure to a fluid containing hydrocarbons, the inner layer formed from an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic, such as Nylon 12. An outer jacket layer is formed from an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic, such as a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The tubing further comprises an anhydride-modified, linear low-density polyethylene intermediate layer extruded between the inner and outer layers, the intermediate layer sufficiently adhering the inner layer to the outer jacket to substantially prevent slipping therebetween. At least one of the inner and intermediate layers is resistant to permeation by hydrocarbons. At least one layer of the tubing is capable of dissipating electrostatic energy in a range of 104 to 109 Ohm/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Ostrander, Rick Kalinowski, David A. Bensko, Peter J. Studders, David H. Czarnik
  • Patent number: 6240971
    Abstract: Composite fiber reinforced structures, such as pipes or storage tanks, having improved resistance to microcracking and delamination and improved containment strength are disclosed. The walls of the structures comprise at least one layer comprising a plurality of continuous reinforcing glass fibers having an average diameter of ≦about 10 microns impregnated in a resinous binder such as a thermoset epoxy resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Liza M. Monette, Michael P. Anderson, Russell R. Mueller, Cary N. Marzinsky, Allen S. Chiu
  • Patent number: 6237641
    Abstract: A hose for transporting a refrigerant for an electrically driven compressor has an inner layer of rubber having high resistance to an ester oil, and a laminated layer including a metallic foil, or a metallic layer formed by vapor deposition. It exhibits high degrees of electric insulation, refrigerant resistance, waterproofness and vibration resistance, and is suitable for use with an electrically driven compressor in an automobile air conditioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuaki Niki, Norihiko Furuta
  • Patent number: 6230749
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer tube comprising (a) a first outer thermoplastic layer and (b) a second inner thermoplastic diffusion barrier layer which is directly bonded or fused to the first layer by a material-to-material bond. The second layer has a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 0.6 mm. At least one layer of the multilayer tube has an elongation value at break of at least about 130%. Also, at least one layer of the multilayer tube includes a heat stabilizer. The multilayer tube of the present invention is able to withstand 1,000 hours or more of contact with fuels without the layers delaminating. Furthermore, the multilayer tube is able to withstand 1,000 hours or more in an antifreeze mixture of 5 to 50 percent by volume of methanol in water at from about −20 to about 80° C. without the layers delaminating. The multilayer tube of the present invention does not require an intermediate bonding or primer layer to join the thermoplastic layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Norma Products (US) Inc.
    Inventor: Janos Kertesz
  • Patent number: 6227249
    Abstract: The abrasion resistant hose of the present invention comprises an inner layer mainly formed with a thermoplastic polyurethane resin, an outer protective layer comprising a soft vinyl chloride resin united with the inner layer by thermal-fusion, and a spiral reinforcement comprising a hard synthetic resin buried in or attached to the outer protective layer. The inner layer is formed with a thermoplastic polyurethane resin containing substantially no migratory plasticizer or an internally-plasticized thermoplastic polyurethane resin (i.e., a thermoplastic polyurethane resin which is not externally-plasticized with a migratory plasticizer). The outer protective layer is formed with a soft vinyl chloride resin containing substantially no migratory plasticizer, united with the inner layer by fusion. An intermediate layer comprising a soft vinyl chloride resin containing no migratory plasticizer may be interposed between the inner layer and the outer protective layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Tigers Polymer Corporation
    Inventors: Youichi Akedo, Tetsuya Inagake, Hitoya Kodama, Shoji Hattori, Yoshiki Yoshitomi, Masataka Morikawa
  • Patent number: 6221452
    Abstract: Energy absorbing members are provided between a lever mount bracket that support a shift lever, and a base member of a vehicle body that is located in the front part of a vehicle compartment. The energy support member includes a pipe, and a trigger that is joined to at least one end portion of the pipe, and the trigger includes a truncated conical portion whose inclined surface causes plastic deformation of the end portion of the pipe in the direction for increasing the diameter of the pipe upon application of an excessive load thereto. The pipe has a three-layer cylindrical core member consisting of an inner continuous glass fiber random mat, a uni-direction continuous glass fiber layer formed on the random mat, and an outer continuous glass fiber random mat formed on the uni-direction glass fiber layer. The layered structure is impregnated with ortho-phthalic acid type unsaturated polyester resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kazuyoshi Ban
  • Patent number: 6220304
    Abstract: A brake hose has an inner tube layer made from a rubber material, a lower thread layer made of braided lower threads, an intermediate rubber layer, an upper thread layer made of braided upper threads, and a skin rubber layer. The lower thread layer is constituted by lower threads each having a first adhesive thin film adhesively bonded to the inner tube layer and to the intermediate rubber layer. The upper thread layer is constituted by upper threads each having a second adhesive thin film adhesively bonded to the intermediate rubber layer and to the skin rubber layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryuichi Horiba, Etsuko Kawai
  • Patent number: 6216744
    Abstract: A multilayer hose made of plastics material for transporting highly solvent chemicals such as paint, the hose including, from the inside to the outside, a polyamide/polyolefin alloy layer, a polyurethane-based adhesive layer, a flexible plasticized layer of polyvinyl chloride, and tubular reinforcement in contact with the polyvinyl chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Tricoflex SA
    Inventors: Fabrice Leray, Frédéric Maitay, Philippe Peyrat
  • Patent number: 6217963
    Abstract: A seamless tubular composite film wherein a seamless tubular film comprising fluororesin with a film thickness of 5-20 &mgr;m stretched 2-10% in circumferential direction is fitted on the outside of a seamless tubular film comprising a thermosetting polyimide resin, or the precursor polyamic acid and heated at 200-400° C. for anchorage. In addition, in order to give thermal conductivity and antistatic properties leading to inhibition reduction of heating time and inhibition of adhesion of dirt, boron nitride and compatible thermal conductive agents may be dispersed in the polyimide resin, and carbon black and like electric conductive agent may be dispersed in fluororesin. The film is useful as toner fusing member, such as in electrophotographic copying machines and in laser printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Gunze Limited
    Inventors: Tsuneo Miyamoto, Junya Kanetake, Naoki Nishiura, Nobuaki Kobayashi, Takashi Kuraoka
  • Patent number: 6209587
    Abstract: A multi-layer assembly for fluid and vapor handling and containment systems. The multi-layer assembly comprises an extrudable inner layer of a polymeric material, a first layer of multiphase polymer surrounding the inner layer, a permeation resistance layer of polymeric material surrounding the first layer of multiphase polymer and a second layer of multiphase polymer surrounding the permeation resistance layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Hybritech Polymers
    Inventors: Henry S. Hsich, Dean T. Su
  • Patent number: 6202702
    Abstract: A generally tubular laminated acoustic damping pipe cover to be used on a water pipe to reduce the noise level of the pipe, having a sound insulation layer whose area density is 1.5-5.0 kg/m2 and a sound absorptive layer whose thickness is 4.0-10.0 mm, covered with a heat-contractile film which when heat treated will tighten the acoustic damping pipe cover on the water pipe but hold the pipe cover in a sliding fashion. The acoustic damping pipe cover is lightweight and easy to manipulate, and provides an excellent acoustic damping performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Shishiai-Kabushikigaisha
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Ohira, Mitsuo Hori
  • Patent number: 6196272
    Abstract: A modular insulated conduit, and a packaged kit comprising plural modular conduits. Each modular conduit has a conduit and an insulating sleeve adhered about the conduit. The conduit is longer than the insulating sleeve, extends beyond both ends of the sleeve, and may optionally be either rigid or flexible. Optionally, the modular conduit has a reflective barrier which may be between the conduit and sleeve or outside the sleeve. The kit includes connecting and branching fittings. The insulation is effective from subfreezing to hyperboiling temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventors: Mary Maureen Davis, Larry W. Holcomb
  • Patent number: 6192942
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-layer tubing assembly for use in fuel-line application. The multi-layer tubing assembly comprises an extruded inner layer of thermoplastic, an adhesive layer coextruded around the inner layer and a cover layer of a multiphase polymer coextruded around the adhesive layer. The multiphase polymer forming the cover layer comprises 0.5% to 20% by weight compatibilizers and rheology modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Hybritech Polymers
    Inventors: Henry S. Hsich, Dean T. Su
  • Patent number: 6187400
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a medical tubing with a pump for administering measured amounts of a beneficial fluid over time to a patient comprising the steps of providing a tubing having a first layer selected from the group consisting of ethylene homopolymers and ethylene copolymers, wherein the copolymers of ethylene are an ethylene monomer copolymerized with at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl olefins, lower alkyl esters of a carboxylic acid, and lower alkene esters of a carboxylic acid, the lower alkyl and lower alkene having from 3 to 18 carbons, the tubing having been exposed to a sterilization dosage of radiation of from about 15 to about 45 kGys; and pumping fluid through the tubing with the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Lecon Woo, Michael T. K. Ling, Chuan Qin, Birendra K. Lal, Yuan-pang S. Ding, Donna L. Rostron, Susan R. Mizener, Patrick T. Ryan
  • Patent number: 6183825
    Abstract: An anti-corrosive material used to protect buried conduits from microbiologically-influenced corrosion, or “MIC”. The material preferably comprises a low, medium, or high density polyethylene sleeve having a bactericide impregnated therein such that said bactericide can migrate within the polymer matrix to contact the conduit surface and thereby prevent MIC therein. The material may further comprise a barrier layer of high density polyethylene between the bactericide-containing layer and the environment. The bactericide is able to migrate through the low or medium density polyethylene but the rate of migration of the bactericide is considerably slowed through the high density polyethylene. Thus, the bactericide is substantially prevented from entering the surrounding environment, but rather, is trapped within a “protection zone” adjacent the conduit surface to provide extended protection against microbiologically-influenced corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Fulton Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Crook
  • Patent number: 6180197
    Abstract: A multi-layer tube suitable for use in a motor vehicle system to transport fluids containing hydrocarbons such as would be found in a fuel line, a vapor return line or a vapor recovery tube having a first layer radially disposed innermost made up of an extrudable melt-processible thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of aromatic polyketones, aliphatic polyketones and mixtures thereof, and second layer made up of an extrudable, melt-processible thermoplastic material capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion with the first layer so as to prevent delamination between the first and second layers during a desired lifetime of the tube, and a third layer overlying the first layer made up of a melt-processible thermoplastic material such as polyamides, high density polyethylenes and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Tao Nie, Duane Pontbriand, David Bensko
  • Patent number: 6179008
    Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition which, when used for the inner tube and/or outer cover of a hose, can improve the hose flexibility at an ordinary temperature and low temperature, oil resistance, and cold resistance and can reduce the production costs since it does not require a vulcanization step and a hose having said properties using this elastomer composition for its inner tube and/or outer cover and a process and apparatus for the production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuji Kawazura, Osamu Ozawa, Yoshihiro Soeda, Katuhiro Tanaka, Takashi Satoh, Shigeru Yamauchi, Noriaki Kuroda, Shuji Takahashi, Daisuke Irii, Kazunori Ishikawa, Susumu Hatanaka
  • Patent number: 6176268
    Abstract: A multi-layer assembly for fluid and vapor handling and containment systems. The multi-layer tubing assembly comprises an extrudable layer of conductive fluoropolymer, a layer of modified fluoropolymer containing a reactive group extruded around the layer of conductive fluoropolymer and a layer of polar polymer extruded around the layer of modified fluoropolymer. The layer of modified fluoropolymer is bonded to the layer of polar polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Hybritech Polymers
    Inventors: Henry S. Hsich, Dean T. Su
  • Patent number: 6177162
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe with an internal layer, which includes a mixture of polyamide and of polyolefin with a polyamide matrix, an external layer, which includes a polyamide, and optionally an EVOH layer between the said external and internal layers. These pipes are particularly impervious to alcohol-containing petrols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Atofina
    Inventors: Daniel Siour, Olivier Denizart, Bruno Echalier
  • Patent number: 6170532
    Abstract: This new sewer cleaning hose is a rubber hose that concentrates on the ability to improve flexibility and cover resistance to cutting and abrasion while providing a six inch minimum bend radius. What makes this hose design unique is the low friction the hose cover offers under operation. No other sewer hose offers the easy capability of routing through sewer applications like the proposed new hose design. The hose comprises an inner tube of an acrylonitrile rubber and an outer cover of UHMW plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventor: Scott P. Campbell
  • Patent number: 6170534
    Abstract: A layered tubing for use in a motor vehicle composed of an outer layer having an inner and an outer face, the outer layer made of an extrudable thermoplastic; an intermediate layer connected with the inner face of the outer layer, the intermediate layer composed of an extrudable melt-processible thermoplastic capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion or connection with the outer layer; and an inner layer connected with the intermediate layer, the inner layer composed of an extrudable, melt processible thermoplastic capable of sufficiently permanent laminar adhesion of connection with the intermediate bonding layer, the thermoplastic containing as a major constituent a fluoroplastic such as polyvinylidine fluoride, polyvinyl fluoride, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: ITT Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Noone, Frank Mitchell, Peter Wenig
  • Patent number: 6170535
    Abstract: A conduit for use as a filler pipe for transferring hydrocarbon containing fuels such as gasoline from an inlet point to a storage tank which is to be blow molded comprises a plurality of layers. The innermost layer is made from electrically conductive high density polyethylene and serves to bleed off static electricity generated during the fuel filling process. At least one of the other layers of the conduit comprises barrier material which inhibits the passage of hydrocarbon vapours through the walls of said conduit as hydrocarbon containing fuels flow along the conduit. Advantageously, the conduit may include a mounting tab intermediate the ends, the tab having a web portion which is electrically connected to the inner conductive layer to assist in locating the fuel filler conduit and providing additional conduct of static electrically to the vehicle body or frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Salflex Polymers Ltd.
    Inventors: Changize Sadr, Sam Shafiee
  • Patent number: 6161592
    Abstract: A heat-resistant hose for transport of high temperature fluid, wherein the inner surface of the hose in contact with said fluid comprises a material containing blended rubber of fluorinated rubber (FKM) and acrylic rubber (ACM). In particular, a heat-resistant hose for transport of fluid containing high temperature oil which comprises an inner tubular body composed of one or more layers at least the most inner layer of which consists of blended rubber of FKM and ACM, fiber reinforcements wound around the outer surface of said inner tubular body the thread extracting force of which the fiber reinforcements is not less than 1N/mm, and an outer tubular body composed of one or more layers bonded on the surface of said fiber reinforcements, said most inner layer preferably containing carbon black having the value (A.times.B) of not more than 3500 obtained by multiplying the value A of nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (m.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuo Yamamoto, Shinobu Kanbe, Masashi Kondo, Hiroyoshi Mori
  • Patent number: 6155305
    Abstract: An improved, cost effective, insulated pipeline suitable for use in water or below grade, that is insulated with a bituminous composition unmodified or modified with filler, extenders or other materials or structures to improve the dimensional stability of the bituminous composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Glen R. Sumner
  • Patent number: 6129121
    Abstract: A pipe nipple used in fluid heating, fluid cooling and air conditioning systems, the pipe nipple having a dielectric body and a continuous layer of electrically conductive material attached to the exterior surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Kohle
  • Patent number: 6106914
    Abstract: A laminar structure consisting of at least a first layer (2) formed of a fluoro rubber or a fluoro resin, and a second layer (4) laminated in contact with the first layer and formed of an epichlorohydrin rubber, wherein the improvement comprises; the second layer (4) being formed of a rubber composition which contains 100 parts by weight of an epichlorohydrin rubber material as a base rubber component, 0.1-5 parts by weight of a vulcanizing agent formed of a 2,3-dimercaptoquinoxaline derivative represented by the formula (1), 0.1-5 parts by weight of a salt of 1,8-diazabicyclo(5,4,0)undecene-7 represented by the formula (2), and 1-20 parts by weight of at least one hydrotalcite compound represented by the formula (3), wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent a same one or respective different ones of a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, X.sup.- represents an acid radical of carboxylic acid or phenolic resin, M.sub.1.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinobu Kanbe, Hidehito Osada