Threaded Member (e.g., Stud, Bolt, Or Screw) Patents (Class 220/327)
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Patent number: 8439217Abstract: An apparatus including a flange topped by a fitting including a trap adapted to seize and drive a lid of a barrel for opening the same and two inflatable gaskets equipping the flange and the trap that are inflated for clamping the container and the lid of the barrel at the connection thereof. Contamination inside the barrel and inside the upper enclosure will only spread over small surfaces of the apparatus between the gaskets and to the connection of both parts of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et Aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Christophe Brenneis, Atik Chaouch, Franck Laurent, Alain Gachon
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Publication number: 20130082061Abstract: A system includes a container assembly comprising a cover threadingly coupled to a container along a threaded interface portion of an interface and a cover lock assembly. The cover lock assembly includes a lock screw configured to selectively move between a cover lock position and a cover release position. The lock screw extends across the interface to resist threaded rotation of the cover relative to the container in the cover lock position, and the lock screw is recessed away from the interface to enable threaded rotation of the cover relative to the container in the cover release position. The cover lock assembly also includes a lock insert configured to block movement of the lock screw from the cover lock position to the cover release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Xu Ting, Kai Fan, Yuan Xia
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Patent number: 8397960Abstract: A dispensing and sealing assembly for containers includes a mounting assembly comprising an assembly frame having an opening and a plurality of assembly mount flanges carried by the assembly frame. A dispensing assembly is carried by the mounting assembly and includes a tube skirt carried by the assembly frame generally over the opening and a dispensing assembly tube extending from the tube skirt.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Woodrow Wilson Farrar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130008906Abstract: A filler neck cap is adapted to mate with and close a filler neck. The filler neck cap includes a closure configured to engage the filler neck, an outer handle configured to be gripped by a consumer, and a torque-transmission member configured to transmit torque applied to the outer handle by the consumer to the closure to rotate the closure relative to the filler neck during installation of the cap in the filler neck and removal of the cap from the filler neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: STANT USA CORP.Inventors: Louis T. Frank, Michael S. Brock
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Patent number: 8308011Abstract: A yoke type quick opening closure is provided. A torque bolt shares loads of the yoke with a drawbolt, and a separate safety bolt is provided. A common wrench interface feature is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Perry Equipment CorporationInventors: Firdosh Mehta, Donald W. Ray
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Patent number: 8292115Abstract: An insert ring is mounted on a resin-made fuel tank body, the insert ring has seat surfaces for mounting a fuel pump thereon and boss holes formed in the seat surfaces. An insert molded body is formed by insert molding of the insert ring using a first resin material while leaving the boss holes and the seat surfaces exposed. The insert molded body is inserted into an outer surface of the fuel tank body by insert molding using a second resin material which forms the fuel tank body.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akihito Kobayashi, Yuki Mizukura, Takahiro Matayoshi, Tomoyuki Matsumura
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Patent number: 8240500Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for securing access to an underground device such as a storage tank. A lockable blocking plate is secured to a filler cap for an underground storage tank in a manner to inhibit access to the filler cap. The locking mechanism is configured such that the lock and blocking plate may freely rotate with respect to the filler cap. The blocking plate may include a side skirt extending to cover portions of the filler cap and, optionally, portions of a standpipe and coupling for the filler cap. Free rotation is enabled by way of an annular groove in a portion of the locking mechanism, and into which groove one or more locking portions may be inserted, or by way of a freely moving swivel boss attached to the filler cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Dalton, Jr., Matthew R. Greiner
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Patent number: 8201795Abstract: A portable manway cover handling apparatus comprises a lightweight support unit having a mounting tab secured to a manway stub flange within stub flange bolt holes by stud bolts projecting from expandable mandrel sleeves. A structural support beam is cantilevered from the mounting tab for attachment of a force line pulling machine. A force line from the pulling machine is attached to the manway cover and all manway flange bolts removed except a single loose hinge bolt proximate of the flange bottom. The pulling machine is operated to control the rotation of the manway cover about the hinge bolt to a stable suspension position whereat the manway portal is open.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Dennis Lee Wolfford, Sr.
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Publication number: 20120107577Abstract: A vessel closing laminate comprising: a seal laminate comprising a bottom subassembly of layers including a foil layer; and a seal substrate attached to the uppermost layer of the bottom subassembly of layers wherein the seal substrate has a bottom foam layer and a top plastic material layer and further includes a free tab lying wholly within the circumference of the seal; a wax layer on top of the plastic material layer of the seal substrate; and an absorbent liner adhered to the plastic material layer of the seal substrate by means of the wax layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Victor Sachs, David John O'Brien, Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20120091140Abstract: A used oil filter plug has a flat circular disc having an upper surface and a lower surface. A pair of mouse ear projections extends upwardly from the upper surface of the flat circular disc for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning the flat circular disc. A threaded stud extends downwardly from center of the lower surface of the flat circular disc. The threaded stud is sized to thread into an internally threaded central oil passage opening in an endplate of the used oil filter. This causes the lower surface of the flat circular disc to cover a plurality of oil passage openings in the end plate and bear against the rubber gasket seal ring preventing oil leakage therefrom, so that the used oil filter can be safely discarded without adversely affecting the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: WILLIAM H. MONEN, JR.
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Publication number: 20120074010Abstract: An example of a carrying case includes an inner cover and an outer cover. The inner cover includes a first end and a second end. The outer cover also includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the outer cover is rotatably connected to a first pivot point at the first end of the inner cover and the second end of the outer cover is rotatably connected to a second pivot point at the second end of the inner cover. The outer cover can be rotated around the inner cover along the longitudinal axis of case to open and close the carrying case. The inner and outer covers form a storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: Rio Sabadicci
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Patent number: 8096440Abstract: Pressure cooker equipped with a gripping part attached to the pan. The invention relates to a domestic pressure cooker comprising: a pan (2) which itself comprises a wall. a lid designed to be attached to the pan (2) to form with the latter a cooking chamber that is substantially impervious. at least one gripping part (20), attached to the pan (2) by means of attachment means (20A), characterized in that the attachment means (20A) at least comprise: an attachment orifice (200A) passing through the wall of the pan (2), wherein said attachment orifice (200A) is positioned on the wall of the pan (2) so that it does not communicate with the inside of the cooking chamber, and an attachment part (201A), connected to the gripping part (20) and extending through the attachment orifice (200A). Cooking devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: SEB S.A.Inventors: Eric Jacques Rhetat, Michel Pierre Cartigny
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Patent number: 8096325Abstract: The conduit body assembly includes a metallic conduit body having an open upper end and a metallic cover removably positionable over the upper end. A metallic threaded fastener secures the cover to the body. The metallic fastener includes a threaded post and a nut removably attached to one end of the post. The nut and the post are formed of similar non-corrosive materials so as to resist corrosion therebetween. The nut is removable from the post in an environment where corrosion between the metallic fastener and the conduit body and cover prevents removal of the threaded fastener therefrom. Removal of the nut from the threaded post permits removal of the cover from the conduit body.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Roger Pyron
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Patent number: 8091726Abstract: A pressure vessel having a cell with a locking pin, and a cap and associated methods and systems. The locking pin may be configured to engage the cap when the pressure vessel is pressurized to prevent rotation of the cap without depression of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Bradshaw, Robert Murphy, Dale Jamison
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Publication number: 20110290802Abstract: Systems and methods for restricting access to infrastructure components are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: a lock assembly having a receptacle, a sleeve, a fastener and a cap; the receptacle having a longitudinal bore; the sleeve defining an interior and having a first end, an opposing second end, and an interior flange positioned between the first end and the second end; the fastener having a shaft extending from a head, the shaft being sized and shaped to engage within the longitudinal bore of the receptacle, the head being sized and shaped to prevent passage of the fastener through the sleeve via interference with the first flange; the cap being operative to engage the second end of the sleeve such that, in an engaged position, the cap and the sleeve retain the head of the bolt within the interior of the sleeve; the lock assembly being operative to selectively secure the lid to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: LOCKDOWN, INC.Inventor: Donald L. Burros
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Publication number: 20110192848Abstract: A closure for pressure vessels provides ease in access to the inside of a pressure vessel and at the same time provides a tight pressure seal for the closure. The closure for pressure vessels includes a hub adapted to fit on to an opening on the pressure vessel, a door connected to the hub, a hinge assembly to secure the door to the hub, and a locking assembly attached to the door. The locking assembly includes a slide lock operating around a central support, a plurality of locking lug arms radially operating around the central support, a pressure alert valve connected to the door, and a handle connected to the slide plate operating around the central support. The handle moves the locking assembly from a locking position to an unlocking position as the result of the groove pattern machined in the back of the slide plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: JACK D. LOLLIS, Corey M. Lollis, Richard A. Howerton
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Publication number: 20110180535Abstract: A plastic beer keg includes an outer container and a liner having a neck portion and a body portion. A removable lid is secured over an opening of the container to enclose the liner. A locking ring secures the neck portion to the lid. The neck optionally includes a neck ring which interlocks with the opening through the lid to prevent relative rotation therebetween. The locking ring optionally includes ratcheting teeth engaging ratchet teeth on the lid to prevent inadvertent loosening of the locking ring. The liner may be suspended from the lid by the neck when empty.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: William P. Apps
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Patent number: 7882978Abstract: Threaded channel closure for tubular heat exchanger comprising channel header wherein the gasket is provided at the shoulder of the channel, tongue of the diaphragm is provided to apply pressure on the gasket to achieve the sealed joint, outer compression ring provided at back side of the diaphragm and being loaded by push bolts, provided at the periphery of threaded lock ring, outer compression ring being supported by channel cover, which is kept in position by threaded lock ring, characterized in that, the channel header being provided with plurality of radial holes on its periphery, approximately at the centerline of the width of the outer compression ring in its assembled condition; the outer compression ring being provided with plurality of radial through holes matching the set of holes in number as well as angular position.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Larsen & Toubro LimitedInventors: Anil Kumar Modi, Veeravali Ramesh Nembilli, Venkatesh Murur
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Publication number: 20110024428Abstract: A utility box having a housing, and a ring that forms a hole that receives an attachment from a cover. A fastener retention piece has a first recess in a first surface, a second recess within the first recess, and a third recess in a second surface. The first and second recesses retain fasteners when the first surface is adjacent a lower surface of the ring. The third retaining recess retains a fastener when the second surface is adjacent the lower surface of the ring. The fasteners secure the attachment depending from the cover, and the recesses prohibit complete rotation of the fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: John P. Dunn
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Publication number: 20100282753Abstract: A cover is provided for a removable pressure vessel lid and the cover has a peripheral flange extending over the interface of the lid and pressure vessel to direct escaping pressurized fluid away from the operator upon release of the lid fasteners. In another version, the peripheral flange is provided on the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Ryan John Williams, Richard Bradley Jacobs, David Jay Taubenslag
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Publication number: 20100276425Abstract: A system for sealing an access port of a pressurized container or conduit comprises a metallic cap 10 having a sealing surface 20 which forms a seal with a corresponding sealing surface 16 of a metallic access port assembly 2, when the surfaces are pushed against each other by a clamping means 4 which is preferably separate from the cap. As shown the metal to metal sealing surfaces are frustro-conical in shape. The cap comprises a shoulder 26 which engages the rim of the access port if the cap is over tightened preventing deformation of the sealing surfaces. The cap may comprise a further frustro-conical sealing surface 40 which co acts with a corresponding surface 46 on an insert 6 which fits within and rests upon an internal shoulder 18 of the access port assembly 2 which may be welded onto a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: VECTOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: John Stobbart
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Publication number: 20100181325Abstract: End boss (2,9) arranged in an opening of a composite pressure vessel comprising an inner fluid tight liner (3) and an outer reinforced polymer layer (1), which end boss comprises a short pipe section (2) and a lid (9), the lid is arranged at an upper end of the pipe section (2) that extends outwards from the vessel, the pipe section (2) is arranged through the opening of the vessel and extends to a lower end where an outwardly extending flange on the pipe section is arranged between the outer reinforced polymer layer (1) and the inner liner (3) in the vessel, distinguished in that the inner liner (3) extends upwards through the opening of the pipe section to said lid, on the inside of the inner liner, in a distance nearest to the lid, a sealing surface is arranged, the sealing surface lies against the inner liner and has at least one gas tight seal interfacing against the inner liner as the sealing surface is integrated with the lid or is a sleeve or a pipe section which is sealingly fastened to the lid, aType: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Compressed Energy Technology ASInventors: Peter Jenkins, Svein Are Lotveit, Gunnar Axelsson
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Publication number: 20100148643Abstract: The invention is an improved housing for storage of an electronics interface package. The housing is attached to a sensor adaptor or connector, and rotatable about that sensor adaptor. The interface package is contained in the interior of the housing, and is orientatable in the interior to provide different angles of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: K-TEK CORP.Inventor: Eric Fauveau
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Publication number: 20100147854Abstract: The inventions is an explosion proof housing cover seal. The cover seal includes a housing and a cover, where the housing has an interior and an opening into the interior defined by a housing sidewall. The housing sidewall have a threaded portion. The cover has a sidewall with a cover threaded portion that mates with the housing sidewall threaded portion. The cover sidewall includes a circumferential cover bevel portion, and the housing sidewall has a matching circumferential housing bevel portion, where the two bevel portions contact circumferentially when the cover is sealingly engaged with the housing opening. The explosion proof housing cover seal further has a seal channel to contain a seal member. Each of the bevel portions has a proximal end, and the bevel proximal ends are positioned adjacent to the seal channel when the cover is sealingly engaged with the housing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: K-TEK CORP.Inventor: Eric Fauveau
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Patent number: 7731145Abstract: A portable manway cover handling apparatus and method comprises a lightweight support unit having a mounting tab secured to a manway portal flange within portal flange bolt holes by stud bolts projecting from expandable mandrel sleeves. A structural support beam is cantilevered from the mounting tab for attachment of a force line pulling machine. A force line from the pulling machine is attached to the manway cover and all manway flange bolts removed except a single loose hinge bolt proximate of the flange bottom. The pulling machine is operated to control the rotation of the manway cover about the hinge bolt to a stable suspension position whereat the manway portal is open.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventor: Dennis Lee Wolfford
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Patent number: 7726507Abstract: A container for hazardous wastes, such as, plutonium wastes, includes a can and a lid wherein the lid is locked to and sealed with respect to the can by radially projected locking bolts. In order to lock the lid to the can the bolts are cammed radially by rotating a U-shaped handle to place the locking bolts behind a locking rim at the mouth of the can. The bolts are then pivoted to apply an axial force to the locking rim to urge the lid against a gasket to seal the lid by turning a threaded axial force element to pivot the locking bolts on the fulcrums.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Nuclear Filter Technology, Inc.Inventors: Terry J. Wickland, Darold M. Popish, Michael D. Peterson, Fred Louis Popish
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Patent number: 7721904Abstract: A hydraulic access cover assembly for a hydraulic reservoir tank that provides a self-centering and anti-rotation feature for quick and positive sealing of the tank. Tabs located on the inner cover interlock with tabs incorporated into the tank access hole to provide the self-centering and anti-rotation features. This system eliminates the need to weld anything to the tank, which eliminates a potential contamination source of the hydraulics.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventor: Jeff Fleenor
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Publication number: 20100025404Abstract: A yoke type quick opening closure is provided. A torque bolt shares loads of the yoke with a drawbolt, and a separate safety bolt is provided. A common wrench interface feature is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Perry Equipment CorporationInventors: Firdosh Mehta, Donald W. Ray
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Publication number: 20100000999Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for securing access to an underground device such as a storage tank. A lockable blocking plate is secured to a filler cap for an underground storage tank in a manner to inhibit access to the filler cap. The locking mechanism is configured such that the lock and blocking plate may freely rotate with respect to the filler cap. The blocking plate may include a side skirt extending to cover portions of the filler cap and, optionally, portions of a standpipe and coupling for the filler cap. Free rotation is enabled by way of an annular groove in a portion of the locking mechanism, and into which groove one or more locking portions may be inserted, or by way of a freely moving swivel boss attached to the filler cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: CompX International Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Dalton, JR., Matthew R. Greiner
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Patent number: 7631780Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed gas container (10?) comprising a block flange (14) that is provided on an upper opening in its wall (12), a flange cover (15) that is equipped with two extraction valves (22) being screwed onto said flange. The block flange (14) is extended radially beyond the region covered by the flange cover (15) by a solid annular flange (40), whose outer periphery is welded to the wall (12) of the container (10?) and whose inner section lying adjacent to the region covered by the flange cover comprises a peripheral groove (44) in an upper front face (42), for holding the sealing rib (46) of an emergency cap. If required, said cap can be screwed onto the annular flange (40) if a leak occurs in the flange region of the container (10?).Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: C + S Chlorgas GmbHInventor: Bernhard Plattner
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Publication number: 20090294444Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments of an apparatus and a method for gaining operational access to a pressure vessel. In one embodiment, an apparatus is described that is shaped and formed to replace a conventional manway portal cover of a pressure vessel. The apparatus includes an aperture that allows for an object such as, for example, a monitoring device to be attached along the aperture, thereby allowing for increased access to the interior of the pressure vessel during operation of the pressure vessel without the necessity of creating a new aperture in the pressure vessel itself or destroying the conventional manway portal cover. A method is also disclosed for using the described embodiments of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Steven L. Irons
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Publication number: 20090272769Abstract: An eye care solution container is described that can be conveniently carried without the risk of loss, leakage or misplacement. The eye care solution container has a retention device that allows it to be clipped to a pocket, an article of clothing or an accessory item. The eye care solution container may also be attached to a zipper pull, a key ring, or the like. The eye care solution container may be one of various sizes and shapes, including a unit dose container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Thomas J. Contreras, David Maxwell Kleinman
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Patent number: 7572975Abstract: An electrical box with a mounting system is disclosed. The electrical box includes a main body having a back panel with a raised portion and a protuberance formed on an outer surface of the back panel. The mounting tab is configured for mounting the main body to a mounting structure. An electrical box assembly including the mounting tab having a first aperture that receives the protuberance of the main body, and a method for mounting the electrical box on a mounting structure, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Allied Moulded Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Ruihley
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Publication number: 20090173739Abstract: An improved container designed to provide all of the foregoing attributes (including light weight, low cost, ease of use and carrying, and climatic tolerance) while also presenting a virtually impenetrable barrier to animals. One exemplary embodiment comprises a highly resilient, lightweight, one piece polymer (polycarbonate) body or shell having a large-diameter aperture disposed at one end. A threaded, partially flexible lightweight polymer cap element mates with the body; the cap element comprises a tamper-resistant configuration with locking features which prevent rotation of the cap with respect to the body past a certain point. A ridge is formed on the body along the mating region of the cap, the ridge acting to prevent any animal (or human for that matter) from being able to insert anything (e.g., claws) under the cap when installed to pry it off.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Jamie Hogan
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Patent number: 7547051Abstract: A locking system for closing and locking a lid on an enclosure such as a grade level enclosure. The locking system includes a latch formed on an edge of a lid of the enclosure. The latch includes a bolt recess on an upper face of the lid which opens into a slotted wall structure that forms a passage below the lid. The bolt recess has a slotted opening which receives an L-bolt that extends down into a hollow interior of the slotted wall structure. A right angle leg on the L-bolt protrudes below the slotted wall structure when a fastener head atop the L-bolt rests in the bolt recess. The fastener head of the bolt in its at-rest position in the bolt recess provides access for rotating the L-bolt (and its right angle leg) with a tool that fits into the bolt recess to engage the fastener head. The bottom leg of the L-bolt, when rotated to its locked position, protrudes under a locking surface inside the enclosure. This releasably locks the lid to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Channell Commercial CorporationInventors: Edward J. Burke, Robert Gwillim
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Patent number: 7527163Abstract: A top cover fixing structure for fixing opposing sidewalls of a top cover to respective opposing sidewalls of a bottom chassis with a single screw for each sidewall, thus reducing the number of parts and thereby reducing the man-hours for assembling, while maintaining the strength of the top cover and improving the design appearance. Screw insertion holes 2e are bored in recessed portions 2c provided in the front part of the right and left sidewalls 2a and 2b of the top cover 2, with screws 3 inserted into the screw insertion holes to fix the top cover to the bottom chassis 1, while recessed portions 2d provided in the rear of the right and left sidewalls 2a and 2b of the top cover 2 are in contact with rear portions of the right and left sidewalls 1a and 1b of the bottom chassis 1.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20090090720Abstract: A cap for a disposable oil filter. The cap is comprised of a locking ridge that is molded into the inside circumference of said cap. When firmly pressed over the seamed perimeter rim on the face end of the disposable oil filter, a locking ridge securely engages into the seam line, formed by the manufactures seaming process, thus locking cap on oil filter and forming a liquid tight seal on each side of locking ridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: James Rand Minerva
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Publication number: 20090045200Abstract: Beverage package container includes an opening, which is resealable using a sealing device, where the package container is essentially or completely parallelepipedic, including a hollow, box-shaped body and the sealing device, where a corner of the parallelepipedic, hollow, box-shaped body is chamfered, at which corner a triangular surface is formed, connecting to the box-shaped body, where a tube-shaped part extends out from the surface, including the opening. The sealing device has an essentially pyramid-shaped body, designed so that it, together with the body, forms the parallelepipedic package container when it bears on the triangular surface of the box-shaped body, and a cavity for receiving the tube-shaped part, and where cooperating members are arranged, on the tube-shaped part as well as in the cavity, for removably and tight-fittingly detaining the sealing device at the tube-shaped part, so that the box-shaped body and the sealing device together form a parallelepiped.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: Cubis LimitedInventor: Erik Nilsson
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Publication number: 20070289970Abstract: The present invention relates to the headset top-cap of the bicycle and more particularly for storage of location transmitters therein. The transmitters within the bicycle headset top-cap will be used to recover stolen bicycles. It can also be used as an asset tracking device. The increased area needed to contain the transmitters and respective components will be accomplished by altering the construction of the top-cap. The components within the top-cap will be accessed through a panel located on the top-cap. The top-cap will be secured to the bicycle by the use of a tamper-proof or locking bolt. An electrical connection within the top-cap will provide the transmitting ability of the device. The top-cap will maintain all rudimentary functions of previous model top-caps.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventor: Josef W. Weichmann
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Patent number: 7278450Abstract: A coupling assembly for inserting into and coupling with the end of an open pipe, such as a cleanout pipe used in plumbing systems and wherein the coupling assembly may be used as a plug. The coupling assembly includes a collar secured around a medial portion of the cylindrical body of reduced diameter. The collar is driven downward by threadable advancement of a plurality of screws for squeezing a seal against the collar and a downwardly and outwardly projecting shoulder which causes the seal to expand outward to seal against the inner wall of the pipe. The screws simultaneously bite into the inner wall of the pipe to help secure the coupling assembly in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., IncInventor: Duane R. Condon
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Patent number: 7224580Abstract: An exterior enclosure has an elevated portion forming a top plane. The elevated portion is surrounded by two pairs of mutually opposed ridge lines. The top plane is formed to have a concavely curved surface with respect to one of the two pairs of ridge lines. The exterior enclosure is manufactured by fixing a plate-shaped metallic blank material in place and pressing the blank material in a heated condition so that the elevated portion is formed with the top plane formed thereon. In the forming process of the elevated portion, the elevated portion is so formed as to have a concavely curved surface with respect to one of the two pairs of the ridge lines.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LtdInventors: Isao Shimada, Jun Sato
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Patent number: 7141224Abstract: Vessels, or housings, and covers therefor are detailed herein. Loads and load-bearing surfaces exist principally at the periphery of the covers, by contrast with centralized loading utilized in other designs. In some versions of the vessels, a cover is sandwiched, at its periphery, between a cap assembly formed of both a jack ring and an upper component or cap and thus carried on and off the associated vessel when the cap is placed onto or removed from the vessel, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.Inventors: Alvin Costa, Richard A. Coffey
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Patent number: 7040499Abstract: Capped containers for use on a residence counter have caps which swingably connect the cap to the container for closure. If the contents of the container is a thin or watery liquid the ordinary closure may not prevent leakage during vibration, travelling or pressure. There is here provided a container with an additional closure formed when a sleeve is arranged to move to an extended position and then to thread to both the cap and the container to provide a fluid tight connection to each.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventor: Michael Y. Reif
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Patent number: 6971534Abstract: A cover for a disposable oil filter. The cover includes a flexible insert for inserting into the flow hole of the oil filter, a cover plate fitting around the insert for pressing against the oil filter seal, and a fastener for retaining the plate against the filter seal. The insert includes a flexible head which may be pressed through the filter flow hole but which will prevent the insert from pulling back through the flow hole. The fastener is used to clamp the cover plate against the filter seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Inventor: Scott G. Helms
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Patent number: 6884325Abstract: A sealable lid assembly for a vacuum distillation apparatus has a lid pivotally and telescopically mounted to the vacuum distillation apparatus. Spaced-apart wheels are rotatably mounted to the lid. Tracks are disposed on the vacuum distillation apparatus in a position to engage the wheels and raise the lid vertically above a manhole of the vacuum distillation apparatus upon pivotal movement of the lid, which is initiated by nominal physical exertion of a single operator. Extending outwardly from and adjacent the manhole is a flange. The flange has a channel to receive a gasket. A protrusion extends outwardly from a bottom of the lid in a position to extend into the channel and sealably engage the gasket when the wheels disengage the tracts. Clamp assemblies are provided to releasably engage the lid with the flange and draw the protrusion into sealable, releasable engagement with the gasket.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: IHS Solvent Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Mabry, Donald R. McAllister
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Patent number: 6851452Abstract: A guide plate for a lug type closure arrangement is provided with a stepped profile to aid a user move the head of the closure arrangement relative to the hub from a locked to an unlocked position. A marker pin is provided to align with the guide plate at various stages in the unlocking sequence. The relative positions of the marker pin and the guide plate indicate to the user the relative positions of the lugs on the head and the lugs on the hub.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: General Signal UK LimitedInventor: Brian Smith
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Patent number: 6786670Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a vessel or pipeline closure. A closure 110 includes a hub 12 fixedly and sealingly secured to the vessel, and a cap 30 for threaded engagement with the hub 12. An anchor 122 may be fixedly secured to the hub, and a plurality of stops 132 each may be fixedly secured to a periphery of the cap 30. An end of a threaded rod 144 is attached to a selected stop, which may be a slot in the cap. A threaded collar 127 advances the threaded rod 144 axially, thereby rotating the cap 30 relative to the hub 12.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Robbins & Myers Energy Systems, L.P.Inventor: Michael Smith
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Publication number: 20040040966Abstract: A pressure valve including a valve seat 3 is mounted on a cap body 8 side. The cap body 8 and a filler neck 6 are fastened together in an anti-disengagement manner by use of locking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Toyo Radiator Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Watanabe, Hisae Nishikawa, Takashi Nohara
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Patent number: 6663149Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a vessel or pipeline closure such as the type used on pipeline pig launching and receiving systems, and closures on access portals for pressurized vessels. A threaded closure 10 is disclosed which may eliminate hammering on hammer-lugs to tighten or loosen the closure from the vessel, thereby improving safety, closure life expectancy and functional operation. A closure 10 according to the present invention may include a hub 12 fixedly and sealingly secured to the vessel, and a cap 30 for threaded engagement with the hub 12. An anchor 22 may be fixedly secured to the hub and a tightening pulling ear 32 and a loosening pulling ear 132 each may be fixedly secured to the cap 30.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Robins & Myers Energy Systems, L.P.Inventor: Billy W. White
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Publication number: 20030205579Abstract: A sewage basin arrangement is provided having a flange surface about the opening of the basin, a continuous groove formed in that flange surface which is spaced apart from the fastener apertures and disposed between those apertures and the opening, and a length of compressible sealing tape mounted within the groove and protruding in part from the groove. The tape is secured to the groove by an adhesive disposed within the groove. The ends of the tape laterally overlap within the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: John Haslock, Craig Nowicki, Paul Schuchman