Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe coupling comprising: a tubular casing, having a longitudinal gap between a first free end and a second free end, for fitting around a pipe; and a tensioning system for tightening the casing around the outer surface of the pipe, the system comprising: at least one fastener having a first end and a second end, for tightening the casing around the pipe; a first member, coupled to the first free end of the casing, configured to engage with the first end of the or each fastener; and a second member, slidably coupled to the second free end of the casing, configured to engage with the second end of the or each fastener, the second member being longitudinally slidable from a first position, in which the or each fastener is free to move radially out of engagement with said second member, to a second position in which the or each fastener is in retained engagement with said second member.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus that allow hand forces to easily cinch up and tighten a slotted band of a hose clamp to a position where a worm gear screw may then be used to firmly tightening the hose clamp around a hose or pipe. A cinching operation may be accomplished using a pawl apparatus provided at one end of a hose clamp having a centrally located downwardly facing tooth provided between a pair of oppositely positioned side walls which act as guides for receiving a slotted band of a hose clamp. A tightening operation may then be accomplished by turning the screw of a worm gear at the other end of the hose clamp. The hose clamp may be removed by releasing the pawl assembly or unscrewing the worm and gear screw.

Abstract: A watertight flange for jointing and repairing pipes is provided that includes a ring-shaped sealing gasket (2) and a metal body (3) that is perimetrically coupled on the circular surface of the ring-shaped gasket (2). The sealing gasket (2) and the metal body (3) are pressed by closing and clamping elements externally incorporated determined by bolts (4) transversally inserted in respective pairs of parallel through-axles (5) and joined integral with the metal body (3). The metal body (3) has approximately the same length as the ring-shaped gasket (2), with respective lateral ends perpendicularly folded inward and having radial cuts (31) that define related rims (32) that determine retaining means of the said ring-shaped gasket (2) in the metal body (3) and, eventually, means interlocking the watertight flange (1) itself on the surface of the pipes to be jointed.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for connecting two pipe ends includes: a clamp band which has a longitudinal slot, an inner housing arranged therein, and a clamping mechanism for reducing the internal diameter of the clamp band. The clamp band is designed as a flat single piece and has an outer band portion and inner band portions which are connected to the outer band portion via at least one connection. A connection assembly is provided for securing the inner housing in the clamp band, where the connection assembly includes a first connection part and a second connection part. The first connection part extends into the second connection part, and at least one of the connection parts of the connection assembly is designed to connect the at least first outer band portion to the at least first inner band portion of the clamp band.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a housing including a housing first portion having a first joint portion configured to overlap a second joint portion of a housing second portion so as to form a housing joint. A primary clamp is positioned at a primary location of the housing joint which abuts at least a portion of the first and the second joint portion. A mounting bracket is positioned on and contacts the primary clamp. A plurality of secondary clamps are positioned at secondary locations, each of which is different than the primary location, of the housing joint. A band is operatively coupled to the mounting bracket by positioning around and contacting each of the plurality of secondary clamps. The band is tightened to urge the mounting bracket and thereby the primary clamp, and the plurality of secondary clamps towards the housing joint to secure the housing joint.

Abstract: A strapping device for binding an object which has a cross section having a regular-shaped perimeter, the device includes a strap having a clamping strip which forms a loop intended to surround the object, the clamping strip has a central part which has a shape essentially following the shape of the perimeter of the cross section of the object and two strip strands having the respective ends of the clamping strip, the shape of which departs from the shape of the perimeter of the cross section of the object, the strap having at least one so-called central shoe which is mounted on at least one of the strip strands in such a way as to be designed to be interposed between the object and the strip strand.

Abstract: A compression device allows for compressing a carbonated beverage container, for maintaining the container in a compressed state, and for releasing the container from the compressed state when desired. In one embodiment, the compression device (100) includes a first frame (101), a second frame (102), a first linking frame (103) and a second linking frame (104). The frames are joined together by hinge connectors (111, 112, 113, and 114), forming a quadrilateral enclosure or compression assembly that accepts a PET bottle. A hinge controller (119), associated with the first hinge connector (111), is operative to control compression and release of the bottle.

Abstract: The tightening device includes a belt (10) having a first and a second end (10A, 10B) and a first and a second tightening lug (14A, 14B) carried by the belt which are formed respectively in a first and a second band portion (12A, 12B) respectively fastened to the outer face of the belt (10) in the vicinity of its first and its second end (10A, 10B). At least the first band portion (12A) is fastened to the belt (10) through at least a first fastening area (18A) formed on a boss (18?A) of the first band portion (12A) protruding inwardly and/or a boss of the belt protruding outwardly.

Abstract: A device for securing aircraft wiring, monitoring the aircraft wiring, and detecting degradation of the aircraft wiring includes a first clamp body and a sensing device. The first clamp body has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a concave portion extending semi-annularly between the first end and the second end, a first exterior surface, and a second exterior surface opposite the first exterior surface, the concave portion configured to at least partially define a wire-receiving space. The sensing device is adjacent the wire receiving space and is configured to sense a characteristic of the aircraft wiring indicative of integrity of the aircraft wiring. A wireless module can be configured to communicate data from the sensing device to a receiver. An electronics housing can support the sensing device and/or other electronics, and can releasably mate and fasten to the first clamp body.

Abstract: A fluid extractor device including a ring with a circumference capable of fitting around an oil filter; a bracket affixed to the ring; and a valve including a base attached to the bracket, an extendable pin extending through the base, and a vacuum extension extending perpendicularly from the base and terminating in a vacuum aperture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fire-resistant pipe couplings (100) for connecting together two plain-ended pipes in a fluid-tight manner. The pipe coupling (100) comprises: a tubular casing comprising: an outer tubular casing (102); and an inner tubular casing (104), fitting entirely inside the outer casing (102); a tubular sealing gasket (106) disposed within the inner tubular casing (104); and means (116) for tensioning the casing around the gasket (106). The casing further comprises: at least one layer of fire-resistant material (124) disposed between the inner (104) and outer (102) casings; and at least one layer of thermally-insulating material (128) disposed between the tubular sealing gasket (106) and the inner casing (104), whereby the outer casing (102) and tubular sealing gasket (106) are thermally insulated from one another.

Abstract: A downhole roller having a body. The downhole roller also has a wheel connected with the body, and a bearing assembly disposed between the body and the wheel to allow the wheel to move relative to the body. The downhole roller can also have an internal shaft between the wheel and the bearing assembly, wherein the internal shaft holds the bearing assembly in place.

Abstract: A steering clamp yoke includes a first side surface and a second side surface. The first side surface has a first surface segment and a second surface segment that is disposed in a non-parallel relationship with the first surface segment. The non-parallel relationship between the second surface segment and the first surface segment enables a bolt that is inserted into a bolt hole of the steering clamp yoke to contact both sides of the bolt hole to reduce or minimize bolt bending.

Abstract: A connection mechanism for connecting electronic devices to each other, includes piping connectors, on which flange portions and guide hole portions are formed, and a piping clamp, which has arm portions having a groove formed to allow the flange portions to be fitted therein and a mechanism for fastening and fixing the arm portions to each other. The connection mechanism enhances workability when an electronic device, which requires an angular adjustment about on an axis of a connection portion thereof, is fixedly connected to another electronic device.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for securing wire bundles to a structure having a body and a strap hinged to the body having an axis of rotation. The body has a ramp with a surface and has a latch wall portion. The strap has a locking wall portion wherein a radial distance from the surface to the axis of rotation decreases as the surface extends in a direction away from the strap such that with the strap in contact with the surface and slid along in contact with the surface, the strap resiliently bends in a direction toward the a first end of the strap. With the strap moved beyond the surface, the strap resiliently bends in a direction away from the first end of the strap, placing the locking wall portion in abutting relationship with the latch wall portion and positioning the strap and the body in a closed locked position.

Abstract: A drone docking system is disclosed that is connected to a drone. The drone docking system has a positioning member that connects to the drone and is configured to rotate the angle of the drone from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position. Connected to the positioning member is a charging member, which in one embodiment has a charging prong. The charging member is configured to connect to a power source, such as one located on existing infrastructure, e.g., a street light. A connection member is connected to the charging member. The connection member engages existing infrastructure to hold the drone in place. In one arrangement, the connection member has a pair of arcuate arms that receive, retain, and hold onto the existing infrastructure. In one example, the pair of arcuate arms are spring biased to apply a gripping pressure on the existing infrastructure.

Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements end to end has a unitary band surrounding a central space for receiving the pipe elements. Ends of the band are in facing relation. Adjustable connection members are positioned at each end of the band for drawing the ends toward each other and deforming the band. Arcuate ribs are positioned lengthwise along opposite sides of the band. The ribs are separated from one another by gaps between the ribs. In their undeformed state, each rib has an arcuate surface with a radius of curvature equal to the radius of curvature of the outer surface of the pipe elements which they engage. When the band is deformed the ribs clamp against the outer surface of the pipe elements to effect the joint.

Abstract: A hose clamp system is disclosed. The system includes a hose clamp and a retainer configured to attach the clamp to a hose substrate such that a desired radial, axial and circumferential position relative to the substrate outer diameter and hose end is maintained. The hose clamp includes an annular band including a radial inner surface facing toward a central axis and a radial outer surface positioned opposite the radial inner surface and a tension mechanism configured to tighten the annular band. The retainer includes an elongated body extending over the radial outer surface and a clip extending outward from the annular band that is configured to engage a hose substrate. The retainer is moveably coupled to the annular band such that the retainer is permitted to move circumferentially along the radial outer surface of the annular band.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp, comprising a clamp band and a pre-positioner, wherein the pre-positioner is designed as a supporting band, which has a partial-circle-shaped region, which extends over more than 180°. In order to enable simple production and to prevent loss of the pre-positioner, the supporting band has, at each end thereof, a fastening region bent in relation to the partial-circle-shaped region, wherein the fastening regions are fastened on the same side of the clamp band.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a portable hoisting system having an upright gin pole which is attached to the upright standing very tall pole or tower using a plurality of straps. Extending away from the gin pole is an angularly adjustable arm which is user selectable to be either; e.g., at a 90-degree angle or a 45-degree angle, which arm is supported by a brace connected between the extension arm and the upright gin pole. The gin pole is hollow on its inside which allows a load line to travel through the interior of the gin pole from its lower end to its upper outlet end and includes a plurality of pulleys which allow the load line to travel through the inside of the hoisting system. Also included is a heel block or the like wherein one end of the load line is connected to a capstand hoist disposed on the front or rear end of a vehicle and a ball with hook for supporting a load.

Abstract: A tubular vibration-damping device including a vibration-damping device main unit and an outer tube member mounted onto an outer peripheral surface of the vibration-damping device main unit in a non-adhesive way. The outer tube member is constituted by a pair of division units mounted onto the vibration-damping device main unit from opposite sides. A first engaging part and a second engaging part are provided to butted ends of the division units and are engaged with each other by approach of the division units so that the division units are positioned with respect to each other in a direction of engagement of the first and second engaging parts. The division units are allowed to undergo relative displacement in a direction orthogonal to the direction of engagement of the first and second engaging parts.

Abstract: A split ring includes a split ring body, the body having a first end and a second end; a first fastener hole defined by the first end of the split ring; a second fastener hole defined by the second end of the split ring; a gap defined by the first and second ends approaching each other wherein the first fastener hole and the second fastener hole are aligned to permit a fastener to extend through the first fastener hole, across the gap and through the second fastener hole; and a protrusion extending beyond the body of the split ring, the protrusion being located on the body opposite the gap. A method of forming a split ring includes: forming a split ring body; fixing onto the body a projection that projects above the body; and installing a closing mechanism into the split ring in order to allow the split ring to tighten over an object.

Abstract: A jack for raising of an exposed hub or axle of an off-road vehicle is provided. The jack has an elongated base member including an upper end and a foot portion with the upper end including a pivot attachment area. An articulating over center arm assembly is pivotably attached at the pivot attachment area of the elongated base member. The assembly includes an offset over-center arm portion with a leverage handle on a first end and a pivoting adjustable strap portion on a second end. When the strap is attached to the axle or suspension member of a hub or axle the handle may be lowered and the base pivots wherein the strap end is moved upward and temporarily secured in the up position at full actuation of the handle for raising of the wheel for removal of the wheel.

Abstract: An archery bow adjuster includes first and second adjuster portions. The first portion is configured to mount to one of a bowstring and a cable. The second portion is configured to mount to the one of the bowstring and the cable. The first portion is rotatable relative to the second portion to adjust a length of the one of the bowstring and the cable of an archery bow.

Abstract: A chain binder to connect and apply tension to chains used to secure cargo on a truck bed. The chain binder includes a center body; a first side assembly; a second side assembly; and a power coupling provided on the center body. The first side assembly engages a first chain section and the second side assembly engages a second chain section. The power coupling couples a gear mechanism in the center body to an external power source. Operation of the power coupling moves the first and second side assemblies toward each other when operated in a first direction and moves the first and second side assemblies away from each other when operated in a second direction. As the first and second side assemblies move toward each other, tension in the chains increases and as the side assemblies move away from each other tension in the chain decreases.

Abstract: Rack systems are disclosed for coupling accessories to crossbars on top of a vehicle. A coupling device may include a flexible strap member adjustably anchored at one end of a body. The strap member may be connected to the other end of the body and tightened. A mounting assembly may be provided on the top side of the body for connection to a cargo-specific carrier or accessory. A coupling device may also include a flexible fitting member configured to grip a round or rectangular crossbar. A cap member may be configured to be mounted on the fitting member and have one or more ramp surfaces which form a sliding interface with a corresponding surface on the fitting member, thereby providing a closing or tightening effect on the fitting member with respect to the crossbar. Other coupling devices are configured to grip or clamp a t-slot in the crossbar.

Abstract: A binder includes a right angle drive including a driving gear interfacing with a driven gear. A receptacle arranged substantially at a center of a diameter of the driving gear can receive a bit of a power driver. The bit of the power driver removeably received by the receptacle arranged at the center of the driving gear can rotate a threaded gear tube relative to the first and second threaded rods to linearly displace the first and second threaded rods of the binder to tension a tensionable load bearing member and lock the binder.

Abstract: A turbofan engine having a fan, a fan casing surrounding the fan and having a first radial flange, a thrust reverser having a second radial flange, and a band clamp coupling the first and second radial flanges to connect the thrust reverser and the fan casing. The band clamp may be a segmented band clamp.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a housing including a housing first portion having a first joint portion configured to overlap a second joint portion of a housing second portion so as to form a housing joint. A primary clamp is positioned at a primary location of the housing joint which abuts at least a portion of the first and the second joint portion. A mounting bracket is positioned on and contacts the primary clamp. A plurality of secondary clamps are positioned at secondary locations, each of which is different than the primary location, of the housing joint. A band is operatively coupled to the mounting bracket by positioning around and contacting each of the plurality of secondary clamps. The band is tightened to urge the mounting bracket and thereby the primary clamp, and the plurality of secondary clamps towards the housing joint to secure the housing joint.

Abstract: A cleat attachable device for attaching to a cleat having horns. The device includes a frame having a base end, a distal end opposite the base end, and lateral posts. The lateral posts are disposed opposite one another and are connected to one another at the distal end. The lateral posts each have a respective mounting plate with a longitudinal slot formed therein. A stud plate has an underside for resting on the cleat. The stud plate has two studs opposite the underside for receiving the mounting plates thereon and securing the frame to the cleat.

Abstract: A method for securing flowline segments in a flowline is disclosed. A high tensile strength restraining line is extended along the length of the flowline. At each joint between segments, the restraining line is knotted around the flowline on either one or both sides of the flowline joint. The knots secure each flowline segment such that in the case of a fail of a flowline joint, the disconnected flowline segments are maintained in place.

Abstract: A device for reduced-noise fastening of pipes or hoses includes two fastening parts which are connectable to one another and which have recesses which, in the assembled state, form a leadthrough in which there is arranged a vibration-damping ring-shaped insert, the internal contour of which is designed for receiving a pipe or hose. The insert is formed by a hollow cylindrical main body, on the outer shell surface of which there are arranged, spaced apart from one another, two encircling radially outwardly projecting webs, wherein, in the leadthrough of the fastening parts, there is arranged a radially encircling central web which engages into a groove formed between the webs of the insert.

Abstract: An arrangement (6) of a pipe (5) on a funnel (4) has a pipe interior space (8) fluidically connected with a funnel interior space (9). The funnel has an integral connection piece (10) with two axial openings (12) in the circumferential direction (11). A connecting sleeve (14), which has a clamping collar (15), which tapers towards the funnel and is formed integrally in one piece with the connecting sleeve (14), is attached to the connection piece on the outside thereof. The pipe is attached to the connection piece with an end section (16) facing the funnel. The end section has a counterclamping collar (17), which is formed integrally in one piece therewith and tapers away from the funnel. A clamp connection (7) has a clamp (18) with a ring-shaped connecting body (19) extending over the clamping collar (15) and the counterclamping collar (17) and prestresses these axially towards one another.

Abstract: A sanitary clamp with facing ring halves employs one or more threaded closure devices configured to avoid having any threads exposed to the ambient. A bolt member may have a stepped shaft with a first smooth shaft portion and a male-threaded tip portion. The latter may be the same or a smaller diameter. An associated nut member has a blind bore that extends from a first end of the nut, with a first smooth wall portion and a second female threaded bore portion. The second female threaded portion may have the same bore diameter, or the bore can have a stepped interior diameter with the second female threaded bore portion having a diameter smaller than the first smooth wall portion. A seal member or gland within the smooth wall bore portion closes off a space defined between said the tip portion of the bolt member and the female-threaded bore portion. Once installed, there are no threaded surfaces of the bolt member or the nut member that are exposed to the ambient.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide a theft-resistant cable clamp that increases the time and effort required to remove the cable from the irrigation equipment, thereby deterring thieves As the extensions that protrude from the cable-reception loop are forced together, the walls of the cable-reception loop compress against the cable. Openings in the extensions on the cable clamp allow the cable clamp to fit over a component of the irrigation equipment. A plurality of teeth can protrude from the perimeter of an opening to grip the exterior of the component. A coupler or other component may have a groove into which the teeth engage when the cable clamp is in a final location on the component.

Abstract: Provided is a pipe clamp for clamping the joint portion of pipes. The pipe clamp includes a body including a first body, which is hingedly coupled at an upper portion thereof to a link and is provided at a lower portion thereof with a fastening protrusion, the fastening protrusion having therein a fitting groove and a threaded hole connected to the fitting groove, and a second body, which is hingedly coupled at an upper portion thereof to the link and is hingedly coupled at a lower portion thereof to a fastening screw, the link hingedly coupled to the upper portions of the first and second bodies, the fastening screw coupled to the lower portion of the second body, a fastening bar, which is provided at one side thereof with a nut, and which is provided on an outer surface thereof with a thread and is provided therein with a threaded hole, and hinge pins for hingedly coupling the fastening screw and the link to the body.

Abstract: Rack systems are disclosed for coupling accessories to crossbars on top of a vehicle. A coupling device may include a flexible strap member adjustably anchored at one end of a body. The strap member may be connected to the other end of the body and tightened. A mounting assembly may be provided on the top side of the body for connection to a cargo-specific carrier or accessory. A coupling device may also include a flexible fitting member configured to grip a round or rectangular crossbar. A cap member may be configured to be mounted on the fitting member and have one or more ramp surfaces which form a sliding interface with a corresponding surface on the fitting member, thereby providing a closing or tightening effect on the fitting member with respect to the crossbar. Other coupling devices are configured to grip or clamp a t-slot in the crossbar.

Abstract: In a clamp device, a main clamp body includes an elongated tightening groove delimited by groove-forming wall sections. First and second lobe parts are disposed in the vicinity of end portions of two such tightening grooves. The main clamp body presents a ring shape when bolt and nut are mounted in position on the lobe parts disposed facing each other. Each of the lobe parts includes sidewall sections respectively contiguous to the groove delimiting wall sections that delimit the tightening groove. Each lobe part also includes a curved outer end wall section interconnecting the sidewall sections at an outer end of each lobe part and a seat surface wall section contiguous to the sidewall sections and to the outer end wall section. The seat surface wall section provides a bolt/nut seat surface. An arcuately shaped fulcrum part is formed on the curved outer end wall section of each lobe part.

Abstract: A data input device comprises a body intended to be fixed onto a workstation, a part that is rotationally mobile in relation to the body, a set of sensors delivering information on the relative position of the mobile part in relation to the body and means for braking the rotational movements of the mobile part in relation to the body. The braking means comprise a friction ring encircling the mobile part, the ring being split and extending mainly in a plane at right angles to an axis of symmetry of the mobile part, an annular spring extending in the plane and radially compressing the friction ring against the mobile part and means for adjusting the length of the annular spring.

Abstract: An annular ductile iron flange of nominal size has a non-threaded inner longitudinal surface defining an inner diameter that exceeds the outer diameter of a corresponding length of hubless ductile iron pipe of nominal thickness. The flange also has a basal surface with both a plurality of evenly spaced bolt holes and an annular counterbore adjacent to the inner longitudinal surface. The counterbore has a longitudinal depth slightly larger than the nominal thickness and a radial depth slightly larger than twice the nominal thickness. The flange is coupled to, and configured to rotate longitudinally around, the length of pipe. The bell end of the pipe is machined to an annular stub configured to recess into the counterbore. A threaded annular ductile-iron flange may be screwed onto the spigot end of the pipe.

Abstract: The present application provides various examples that may include a hose and a system. The hose may include a hose body, where an end segment of the hose body may be foldable over a clamp seat area of the hose body. There may be an opening in the end segment sized and shaped to provide access to a clamp, so as to better hold the clamp in place, while still enabling access.

Abstract: A breakaway coupling with system-tight end flanges on the first and second coupling halves is provided. The end flanges have oblique or conical surfaces and are embraced there by ring segments, which in turn are pressed against the oblique or conical surfaces by a pre-stressing element. With an excessive pull or tension on the coupling halves, the latter can separate counter to the force of the pre-stressing element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a grip-type locking device for a terminal. The locking device includes a body. Two grips are connected to opposite sides of the body, respectively. An interval adjusting pin adjusts an interval between the two grips, thus locking or releasing the terminal interposed therebetween. A cable is connected at opposite ends thereof to a controller and the terminal, respectively. The cable is securely coupled to the body so that load applied to the cable on the controller is blocked by the body and thus is not transmitted to the cable on the terminal.

Abstract: A device at pipes for the connection of pipes is provided. The device has an outer ring with first and second free ends, and a tensioning device for converging and interconnection of the first and second free ends of the outer ring. An inner ring is arranged on the inside of the outer ring, wherein the inner ring includes a first and a second part, and at least one of the first and second parts having a progressively increasing profile height.

Abstract: The collar has a metal belt (10), a pair of projecting lugs (12, 14), a tightening rod (16) disposed in holes in the lugs, and tightening members (16A, 16B) co-operating with the rod and with bearing portions of the lugs. At least one of the lugs in the pair is a lug (14) having an extension, the bearing portion of which lug is formed in an extension (17) of the lug, which extension is folded over towards the rear of the lug, and is provided with a hole for the tightening rod. The extension (17) and the front portion (15) of the lug (14) having an extension are interconnected via a strip portion (20) forming a link loop defining an axial tunnel having its two axial ends open, the tunnel being shaped so that the angle of inclination between the extension (17) and the front portion (15) of the lug can change when the collar is tightened.

Abstract: A position sensor attachment band configured to secure a position sensor on an outer periphery of the cylinder tube includes a thin plate band, the thin plate band has one or more projections that project from the inner peripheral surface of the thin plate band which are disposed at least at the end positions among the end positions located in proximity to one end and the other end of the thin plate band in the length direction and the intermediate position, and the projections are disposed at positions completely within the width of the thin plate band and accordingly at positions completely away from the both side edges of the thin plate band on both sides in the width direction, and the projections are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center in the length direction of the thin plate band.

Abstract: A pipe clip for fastening a pipe to a support structure includes an annular pipe clip body for surrounding the pipe to be fastened. The pipe clip body has a first and a second flange which in use are pulled towards each other by a male fastening element having a head and a shank. The second flange is associated with a female fastener via which the male fastening element is connected to the second flange. The first flange has a longitudinal slot which has an open end opposing the closed end, the open end opening up in an edge of the first flange for introducing the shank of the male fastening element into the slot. The first flange has an upstanding collar portion around the closed end of the cutout.

Abstract: A fastening device for mounting on a tube includes: a tubular sleeve member adapted to be sleeved around the tube, defining a reception space to snugly receiving the tube and a notch for access into the reception space and having an inner wall surface defining the reception space and formed with a press element; and a fixing element mounted on the sleeve member at the notch such that tightening of the fixing element relative to the sleeve member results in pressing of the press element against the tube to deform the tube to possess an outwardly minor protrusion for abutting against the fixing element, which creates an inwardly dented minor recess on its outer wall surface of the tube.

Abstract: A machine (10) for preparing a sample asphalt material (74) for testing includes a rotatable shaft (22) carrying a disc (28) adapted to engage the sample (74). A channel (26) which communicates with a source of water is formed in the shaft (22). A plate assembly (16) having a predetermined weight carries the shaft (22). An actuator assembly (18) moves the plate assembly (16) upwardly and releases the plate assembly (16) so that it is allowed to move downwardly so that the disc (28) contacts the sample (74) with only the weight of the plate assembly (16) being applied to the sample (74). The disc (28) is made of a rubber material and receives the water from the channel (26) through aperture (72) which communicates with slots (44) on the side of the disc (28) facing the sample (74). As a result, water is produced to the interface between the disc (28) and the sample (74) as the disc (28) rotates to polish the sample (74) and prepare it for testing.

Abstract: A repair apparatus and method is utilized for repairing leaks, ruptures or weaknesses in ell pipe fittings. An arcuate reinforcement structure conforms to the radius of curvature of the convex side of the fitting and a second arcuate reinforcement structure conforms to the curvature of the concave side of the fitting. One or both of the reinforcement structures urges a sealing member against the fitting, with at least one of the sealing members sealing over the leak, rupture, or weakness. The reinforcement structures may have integral bands which may attach to encircle the fitting.