Piston-type Reactor Patents (Class 285/101)
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Patent number: 11786927Abstract: A rotary metering head comprises a platform which is rotatable about an axis of rotation and on which a jet valve is arranged that serves for the jetting of fluid materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Marco Systemanalyse und Entwicklung GmbHInventors: Martin Reuter, Jakob Reuter
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Patent number: 10870570Abstract: To provide a safety joint capable of preventing moment generated by swinging of a filling hose and surely separating the safety joint to a hydrogen filling apparatus side member and a vehicle side member when a tensile force more or equal to a predetermined value is applied to the filling hose.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: TATSUNO CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro Takezawa, Yuki Terasoma, Kiyoshi Kimura
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Patent number: 10731779Abstract: In a state in which a ferrule 10 is sandwiched and fixed between a ferrule receiving part 20 and a ferrule pressing part 30, the ferrule 10 is urged toward the ferrule receiving part 20 side by an urging member 33. With this structure, without configuring such that the ferrule pressing part is screwed in the ferrule receiving part by rotating several times, the ferrule 10 can be pressed toward the ferrule receiving part 20 side by a sufficient pressing force by the urging force of the urging member 33. Therefore, the attaching work of the column 2 can be performed more easily.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Shimadzu CorporationInventors: Hajime Takemoto, Akiko Bamba, Hirokazu Taniuchi, Yoshihiko Ide, Hideyuki Moritani, Ryo Takechi
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Patent number: 10724324Abstract: An operating system cartridge for an annular blowout preventer includes one or more annular walls that define an annular chamber. The operating system cartridge also includes a piston assembly that has an annular piston positioned within the annular chamber and a pusher plate configured to contact an annular packer assembly of the annular blowout preventer when the operating system cartridge is installed within a housing of the annular blowout preventer. The operating system cartridge further includes one or more fluid conduits extending through the one or more annular walls, wherein the one or more fluid conduits are configured to provide a test fluid to the annular chamber to facilitate testing of the operating system cartridge prior to installation within the housing of the annular blowout preventer.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Bruce Anthony Boulanger
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Patent number: 10550980Abstract: A detachable plug connection includes a tubular insert part having a retaining projection on its outer circumference, a sleeve-shaped receiving part, and a connecting element connected to the receiving part with an inwardly directed, upwardly pivotable retaining edge that engages behind the retaining projection after pushing in the insert piece. A sleeve-shaped locking element surrounds the connecting element in a sliding manner and can be displaced between a release position, in which the axial sliding movement is transformed into an opening movement of the retaining edge oriented transversally thereto, and a locking position, in which it surrounds the connecting element preventing upward bending in the region of the retaining edge and the connecting element projects above the locking element, in an intermediate or coupling position of the locking element such that the retaining edge can be bent upwards when the retaining projection on the insert piece is pushed in.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: NEOPERL GMBHInventor: Werner Kury
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Patent number: 10431923Abstract: Progressive Sealing System (SSAP) is a mechanism that allows communicating and sealing conductive elements (electrical or else) from a pressurized area to one that is not, or areas that have different pressure rates, through the use of piston-type movable components (3) that assemble mechanically by joining the upper connector (1) with the pressure chamber (8); the conductive elements are sealed by elastomers (5) to form a bidirectional pressure seal that acts progressively to the existing pressure force and in the direction which to higher pressure is flowing to. It can be used in oil and gas Wells to isolate areas with different pressure or with the exterior of the well. It can also be used by any industry sector that may require to communicate conductors through areas with different pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventor: Nelson Enrique Tovar Murcia
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Patent number: 10253910Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connection device comprising a part with an opening for the throughflow of hydraulic fluid and a tubular rod with an end fitting, the end fitting of the rod being hydraulically connected to the opening for the throughflow of the fluid, wherein the opening and the end fitting of the rod each have a portion of surface which is shaped so as to allow a certain angular movement between the part and the rod, a seal being inserted between said two surface portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINESInventors: Augustin Curlier, Philippe Vertenoeuil
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Patent number: 9803782Abstract: A fitting element, in particular for an HPLC application, is configured for providing a fluidic coupling of a tubing to a fluidic device. The fitting element comprises a gripping piece to exert—upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device—a grip force (G) between the fitting element and the tubing. The gripping piece comprises a hydraulic element configured to transform an axial force (S) into a hydraulic pressure (P) within the hydraulic element. The hydraulic pressure (P) in the hydraulic element causes the grip force (G).Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Bernhard Dehmer
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Patent number: 9598912Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to riser joint connection are described. For example, some embodiments may contain a central coupler, a plurality of reaction collars, collar stoppers, collar caps, and C-rings, for connecting riser joints.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: DMAR Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Zhiming Huang, Dagang Zhang
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Patent number: 9506369Abstract: An arrangement for heating and cooling a turbine casing of a gas turbine engine, the arrangement comprising an inboard duct, adjacent to an inboard surface of the turbine casing, an outboard facing wall of the inboard duct having a plurality of impingement holes opening towards the inboard surface of the casing, through which temperature control fluid can pass from within the inboard duct to impinge upon the inboard surface of the turbine casing.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: John H. Boswell, Ian Tibbott
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Patent number: 9476527Abstract: A hydraulic fluid line coupling system is disclosed. The coupling may include a female fitting, a male fitting, first and second elastomeric seals between the female fitting and male fitting, and a twist nut surrounding the female fitting, male fitting, and first and second elastomeric seals.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Patrick E. Considine, Carl H. Rempert
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Patent number: 8991873Abstract: A device for connecting pipelines subjected to axial length changes, comprising a pipe element with a flange having an end-face annular surface and a ring encompassing the pipe element, a sliding sleeve, the internal diameter of which corresponds to the external diameter of the flange and one end of which has an opening for receiving the pipe element, the flange being arranged such that it can move axially in the sliding sleeve, and by an outer bushing which is attached to the sliding sleeve and is arranged around the pipe element and the ring and the internal diameter of which corresponds to the external diameter of the ring and the interior of which is connected to the interior of the line by at least one opening in the pipe element and in which the ring forms a pressurized annular surface which is substantially the same size as the annular surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Karl Weinhold
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Patent number: 8714598Abstract: A hydraulic fluid coupling for attaching two hydraulic hoses that comprises an inline swivel joint to prevent twisting of the hoses. The coupling comprises a first and second coupling portion, with the second coupling portion rotatable relative to the first coupling portion. There are two bearings and a ring shaped piston that slides toward the second bearing in response to fluid pressure inside the coupling. Engagement of the piston with the second bearing urges the second coupling portion towards the first coupling portion, against the action of fluid pressure between the first and second couplings. This reduces the load on the first bearing and transfers some of that load to the second bearing, thereby making it easier to rotate the second coupling portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: 2141632 Ontario Inc.Inventors: Stephan E. Bohner, Robert D. Walker
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Patent number: 8616586Abstract: A sealing element that includes a hollow body of metallic material and first and second male sealing members formed at a respective end of the body. The respective male sealing member has an external spherical contact surface designed for mating with a corresponding internal conical contact surface of a female sealing member so as to form a fluid-tight seal between the male sealing member and the female sealing member when their contact surfaces are pressed against each other. Also, a coupling device and a valve device provided with the sealing element.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Vetco Gray Scandinavia ASInventors: Inge Østergaard, Erik Raad, Staale Svindland
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Patent number: 8556301Abstract: A telescoping containment cleanout device for attachment to a cleanout pipe comprising: an inner riser portion and an outer housing, where the inner riser portion and outer housing create a channel; a telescoping portion, where the telescoping portion extends vertically through the channel; a cap at the top of the device, where the cap includes a removable sealing portion for access and cleaning of the sewer line; and stops within the channel and along the telescoping portion, where the stops provide a means to lock the telescoping portion in a vertically elevated position. The telescoping containment cleanout device may further include a plurality of o-rings within the channel, where the o-rings assist in guiding the telescoping portion through the channel. The telescoping containment cleanout device may further include a twisting sealing portion that seals the telescoping portion in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Wade Alan Thomas
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Patent number: 8336918Abstract: A connector that is designed with an integrated electric drive mechanism to actuate the connector to connect a first fluid system to a second fluid system. The connector includes a connector body, a connection mechanism connected to the connector body and configured to connect the connector to the second fluid system, and an electric motor connected to the connector body and to the connection mechanism to actuate the connection mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Fastest, Inc.Inventor: Robert Danielson
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Patent number: 8087436Abstract: A modular connector system that permits changes to the connector, for example changes in the type of connection interface that is used and/or changes in the type of actuator that is used to actuate the connector. By making parts of the connector changeable, the connector can be changed so as to be able to connect to different fluid systems. This eliminates the need to have separate connectors for different fluid systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Fastest, Inc.Inventor: Robert Danielson
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Patent number: 8047576Abstract: A rotating union communicates with a rotor member and is operable with either compressible or incompressible coolant media that enters the union through a media inlet. The union includes a housing having a counterbore and a tubular carrier member axially moveable in the housing. The union includes a primary seal assembly having a rotating seal member mounted to the rotor member and a non-rotating member mounted to the carrier member and a secondary seal member positioned about the carrier member. The range of the balance ratio of the primary seal assembly is disclosed when the primary seal assembly has imposed upon it a closing force, an opening force or no force.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Deublin CompanyInventors: Scott K. Ford, Anthony R. Sacramento, Jr.
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Patent number: 7946627Abstract: A female element (1) includes a hollow internal body (2) having an end (3) provided with fastening device (5) to one of the pipes to be joined, a hollow external body (7) coaxial with the internal body (2) and having an end (8) which axially protrudes with respect to another end (4) of the internal body (2) opposite to that provided with the fastening device (5), one rigid central stem (9) coaxially supported by the internal body (2) by a transversal perforated base (18) and having a widened end (10) near the protruding end (8) of the external body (7), an axially sliding sealing bush (12) coaxially arranged about the stem (9) and elastically stressed to be engaged with the widened end (10) of the stem (9) to prevent the passage of fluid within the female element (1), a cleaning bush (14) coaxially arranged about the sealing bush (12) and axially stressed in position so as to prevent the entrance of dirt about the sealing bush (12) and a lock sleeve (16) arranged about the protruding end (8) of the external bType: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Stucchi S.p.A.Inventors: Matteo Allevi, Gianmarco Gatti, Giovanni Stucchi, Sergio Tivelli
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Patent number: 7874771Abstract: The invention provides an improved seal structure of cutting fluid supplied to a spindle of a milling spindle. The milling spindle 100 comprises a spindle 20 supported within a housing via a bearing 16, and a drawbar 24 having a through coolant passage 22. The cutting fluid C1 passing through the rotary joint 40 and 50 is sent to the through coolant passage 22, but a portion thereof is collected in a drain chamber 105. A rotation member 110 is attached to a rear end portion of the spindle 20, which is equipped with a labyrinth device 150 having a lip seal member 152. An air supply member 120 has two air seal members 142 and 144, and air A1 is sent toward the labyrinth device 150, by which an air seal is formed.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Yamazaki Mazak CorporationInventors: Hiroki Ikuta, Hiroki Tazawa, Yoshikuni Ohta, Jojiro Kimura
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Patent number: 7871110Abstract: A sealing element that includes a hollow body of metallic material and first and second male sealing members formed at a respective end of the body. The respective male sealing member has an external spherical contact surface designed for mating with a corresponding internal conical contact surface of a female sealing member so as to form a fluid-tight seal between the male sealing member and the female sealing member when their contact surfaces are pressed against each other. Also, a coupling device and a valve device provided with the sealing element.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Vetco Gray Scandinavia ASInventors: Inge Østergaard, Erik Raad, Staale Svindland
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Patent number: 7857356Abstract: A coupling according to the invention comprises a first part (1) and a second part (2). The first part (1) comprises a housing (5) with a bore (6) and a slide element (7) arranged movable within the bore (6) and the slide element (7) has two ends (10,11), which both end surfaces (10,11) in a disconnected state of the coupling, are exposed to a surrounding fluid around the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: TDW Offshore Services ASInventors: Harald Syse, Jostein Aleksandersen
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Patent number: 7815224Abstract: A rotating union communicates with a rotor member and is operable with either compressible or incompressible coolant media that enters the union through a media inlet. The union includes a housing having a counterbore and a tubular carrier member axially moveable in the housing. The union includes a primary seal assembly having a rotating seal member mounted to the rotor member and a non-rotating member mounted to the carrier member and a secondary seal member positioned about the carrier member. The range of the balance ratio of the primary seal assembly is disclosed when the primary seal assembly has imposed upon it a closing force, an opening force or no force.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Deublin CompanyInventors: Scott K. Ford, Anthony R. Sacramento, Jr.
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Patent number: 7793990Abstract: A fluid connection comprised of a first fitting having a body with a first end and a second end. A passage extends through the body from the first end to the second end. A bracket is mounted to the second end of the body. The bracket defines a space adjacent the second end. A mounting element is provided for mounting the first end of the body to a fluid inlet line. A piston is movable within the passage. The piston has an outer surface, an inlet side facing the first end of the body and an outlet side facing the second end of the body. An aperture through the piston fluidly connects the inlet side of the piston to the outlet side of the piston. A second fitting, having a fluid opening therethrough, is dimensioned to be slidably received within the space adjacent the second end of the fitting. The piston is movable into engagement with the second fitting with the aperture in the piston communicating with the fluid opening in the second fitting.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventor: Maxime Robert
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Publication number: 20090289450Abstract: A fluid actuated rotational coupling device is provided with improved sealing of fluid passages. The device includes a fluid actuated rotational coupling that is disposed on a rotatable shaft. The coupling defines a fluid port. A key is received within a keyway in the coupling and/or shaft and defines a fluid passage extending therethrough having fluid ports at either end aligned with the fluid port in the coupling and a fluid port in the shaft. The key also defines grooves formed in surfaces of the key and surrounding the fluid ports. Seals are disposed within the grooves in the key. By locating the fluid passage and seals in the key, the seals may be removed and replaced without removing the coupling from the shaft. Further, the seals are less likely to be damaged during installation of the coupling device on the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventor: Brenton Charles Bluhm
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Patent number: 7591487Abstract: An apparatus for draining reservoirs includes a pump disposed in contact with a lower surface of the vessel to be drained, wherein the pump is connected to a discharge pipe inserted into the vessel through an insertion tube connected to a retrofit assembly of the vessel. The apparatus also includes seals within the insertion tube and within the discharge pipe to prevent gases from within the vessel from passing through the insertion tube and discharge pipe and into the atmosphere. An expansion joint unit attaches to the discharge pipe to prevent the rotation of the pump relative to the discharge pipe. The expansion joint unit also maintains the pump in substantial contact with the lower surface of the vessel even when thermal expansion causes the vessel to expand and the position of the discharge pipe to lift.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Complete Cryogenic Services, Inc.Inventors: Henry A. Smith, III, Patrick Neal Davis
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Patent number: 7591484Abstract: A fitting for sealing against the outer surface of an inlet includes a housing comprising a base and a closure defining a cavity within the housing. A resilient bushing is disposed within the cavity and is positioned between the closure and a piston slidably disposed in the cavity. The fitting has a first condition wherein the inlet can be received within an inner diameter of the bushing through an aperture in the closure. The fitting can be actuated to a second condition wherein the piston axially compresses the resilient bushing against the closure, thereby causing the inner diameter of the bushing to expand radially inwardly to sealingly engage the outer surface of the inlet. When the inlet is sealingly engaged by the resilient bushing in the second condition, fluid may be admitted to the inlet through a fluid passage in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Cincinnati Test Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. McBee, Dean A. Berberich, Mitra Thunga
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Patent number: 7484916Abstract: A machining center having a draw bar extending through a spindle with coolant positioned inside the draw bar for cooling a tool comprises a piston rod movable between an operating position and an extended position, a drive post rotatable about an axis of rotation, operatively connected to the draw bar, a coolant union comprising a non-rotatable portion and rotatable portion, wherein the drive post is attached to the rotatable portion such that the rotatable portion is rotatable with the drive post about the axis of rotation, and a bridge, wherein the drive post extends through the bridge to attach to the coolant union and the bridge permits rotation of the drive post but resists dislocation of the drive post from the axis of rotation. Movement of the piston rod from the operating position to the extended position moves the drive post and coolant union to an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Tanis Technologies, LLCInventor: Richard K. Tanis
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Patent number: 7478838Abstract: A fitting for sealing against the inner surface of an inlet includes an elongate mandrel and one or more resilient bushings supported on the mandrel. The fitting has a first condition wherein the resilient bushing can be received within the inlet. The fitting can be actuated to a second condition the resilient bushing expands radially to sealingly engage the inner surface of the inlet. When the inlet is sealingly engaged by the resilient bushing in the second condition, fluid may be admitted to the inlet through an axial bore in the mandrel. When the fitting is used to fill a pipe system, fluid supplied to the inlet may be pressurized to facilitate monitoring the pipe system for leaks. The fitting may include a sealing member configured to seal against a terminal end of the inlet when the bushing is radially expanded to seal against the inner surface of the inlet in the second condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Cincinnati Test Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. McBee, Dennis Stutz
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Patent number: 7367351Abstract: A tap pressure balance valve for maintaining normal operation of the tap has a coil spring and a cut-off washer disposed in a though hole of a secondary case at where in relation to a water outlet provided on a deck of a primary case for the coil spring to push against the cut-off to maintain water tight between the through hole of the secondary case and the water outlet of the primary case so to avoid seepage from the interface where both cases are incorporated to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventor: Cheng-Wsiung Wu
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Patent number: 7314238Abstract: A fluid connection comprised of a first fitting having a body with a first end and a second end. A passage extends through the body from the first end to the second end. A bracket is mounted to the second end of the body. The bracket defines a space adjacent the second end. A mounting element is provided for mounting the first end of the body to a fluid inlet line. A piston is movable within the passage. The piston has an inlet side facing the first end of the body and an outlet side facing the second end of the body. Apertures through the piston fluidly connect the inlet side of the piston to the outlet side of the piston. A second fitting, having a fluid opening therethrough, is dimensioned to be slidably received within the space adjacent the second end of the fitting. The piston is movable into engagement with the second fitting with the apertures in the piston communicating with the fluid opening in the second fitting.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventor: Maxime Robert
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Patent number: 7222887Abstract: A fluid operated contractile drive which has a contractile hose (4) extending between two head pieces (2 and 3), and attached to at least one head piece (2 and 3) by having its respective end section (10) clamped in an annular clamping gap (26) defined between clamping surfaces (24 and 25), extending in an at least partially inclined manner in relation to the longitudinal axis (9) of the contractile hose (4) of a first clamping unit (22) having a force output means (17) serving for external force output and a second clamping unit (23) able to be shifted axially in relation to the first clamping unit. In addition to the contractile hose (4) between the two clamping unit (22 and 23) there are loading means (45), effective between same, such loading means (45) acting on the clamping unit (22 and 23) to produce a reduction of the width of the clamping gap (26).Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Festo AG & Co.Inventors: Stefan Schwarz, Bernd Lorenz
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Publication number: 20040119280Abstract: A coolant union includes a seal assembly having a first seal member and a non-rotating second seal member. At least one of the annular sealing surfaces presented by the rotating seal member and the non-rotating seal member is chamfered such that the chamfered sealing surface presents a sealing surface width less than the width of the dimension of the other sealing surface. The fluid coolant union further includes a U-shaped annular secondary seal member having a chamfered portion structurally arranged to receive a triangular back-up ring which stores sufficient relative displacement of the floating seal assembly to create a separation between the first rotating seal and the second non-rotating seal members during the unpressurized condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Zbigniew Kubala
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Patent number: 6572154Abstract: A threadless flared fitting for mechanically connecting fluid transmission lines includes a diametrically guided sealed piston to engage the flared tube connection. This piston is axially spring loaded and designed to apply a hydrostatic force on the engaged flared connection. Axial clamping preload is provided by a compressed mechanical spring and the hydrostatic pressure force on the sealed piston will reinforce the clamping force in the flared connection and prevent separation.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventor: Albin J. Niemiec
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Patent number: 6454309Abstract: A connector adapter includes an embracing holder and a connector piston. The connector piston sleeve is axially movable relative to the embracing holder by an actuating device and bears against a mating connector in sealed manner in a connected position. A backing plate supports the mating connector and is interchangeably attached to the connector adapter.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
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Patent number: 6412823Abstract: A rotating connector for the transfer of at least one pressurized process fluid, and comprising a central stem (2) on which there is placed a number of ring elements (3, 4) comprising at least one annulus element (3) for fluid transfer between an associated course (8) in the stem (2) and an outlet (9) from the connector, and a bearing ring element (4) arranged on each side of the annulus element (3) and sealed there-against by dynamic seals (14) operated by means of a barrier liquid having a higher pressure than the process fluid pressure, and a looking nut (21) to keep the ring elements (3, 4) preloaded against a shoulder (20) on the stem (2).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Den norske stats Oljeselskap a.s.Inventor: Jens Ødegaard
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Patent number: 6158780Abstract: A coupling for use in supplying air pressure to an air driven pump on a pallet is disclosed. The male half of the coupling is affixed to a pallet changing station and the female half is suspended from a pallet. Suspension of the female half from the pallet enables the male and the female half to couple despite misalignment. The male half includes two pistons and the female half includes a power port, a vent port and a central port. The power port is connected to an air driven hydraulic pump and the control port is connected to a pilot on a four-way valve. The hydraulic pump operates vides contained on the pallets. The number of vices operable is only limited by the capacity of the hydraulic reservoir located in the pallet.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Automation Enhancements UnlimitedInventor: Kurt Schaldach
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Patent number: 6092785Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for transferring at least one fluid from a stationary machine part (1) to a machine part (3) rotatable about an axis of rotation (10), wherein at least one of at least two mutually engageable sealing surfaces (2, 4) is arranged on each of the stationary (1) and rotatable (3) machine parts and wherein a transfer opening is provided in each of the sealing surfaces which is in turn connected with supply or discharge lines.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Gat Gesellschaeft fur Antriebstechnik mbHInventor: Stephan Ott
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Patent number: 6073971Abstract: A clamping jaw arrangement for a clamp system includes several clamping jaws and a fitting arrangement. The clamping jaws are coupled to an actuating device and located in a radially spreadable manner in a casing around a spreader mandrel. The fitting arrangement is configured for the spreader mandrel and formed as a star-shaped fitting, which is mounted in the casing in a peripheral area of the clamping jaws and at an inner end of the spreader mandrel. The fitting includes at least three spokes, which are radially aligned between two respective clamping jaws.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Weh GmbH VerbindungstechnikInventors: Wolfgang Weh, Erwin Weh
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Patent number: 5927683Abstract: The invention concerns a rapid connection coupling (10) for transferring gases and/or liquid, in particular for coolant filling operations in air conditioning systems. The coupling in question comprises the following elements: a tubular housing (11), an outer sliding sleeve (18) which can slide relative to the housing (11); a number of radially expanding collet chuck elements (15) mounted on the housing (11) and provided with an engaging contour (17) which facilitates connection to a matching connection nipple (30); and a sealing piston (22) capable of sliding centrally inside the housing (11), the said sealing piston being brought into contact with the connecting nipple (30).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Weh GmbH, VerbindungstechnikInventors: Wolfgang Weh, Erwin Weh
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Patent number: 5799985Abstract: A tube testing connector adapted to engage a tube for pressurization thereof including a hollow body defining an entrance aperture at one end thereof for insertion of a tube to be tested and a pressure aperture defined in an end cap positioned at the other end of the body in sealing engagement with the body. The tester further includes a chamber having disposed therein retention gripping means to initially grip the inserted tube prior to pressurization. The connector operates such that when the tube is pressurized, the components of the tube testing connector exert an increased gripping force on the outer diameter of the tube to be tested so as to secure it in place during the test procedure.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Tuthill CorporationInventor: Kevin Murphy
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Patent number: 5735553Abstract: A flared tube fitting for mechanically connecting fluid transmission lines includes one or more diametrically guided and sealed pistons to engage the flared tube connection. These pistons are axially spring loaded and designed to apply a hydrostatic pressure force upon the engaged tube flare connection independent of the clamping force applied by the axially preloaded threaded engagement of the flared tube fitting to the nut member in which the flared transmission line is supported. In the tube connection with a conventional flare tube fitting, the loss of the clamping force of the preloaded threaded engagement will result in the separation of the flared line from the conically shaped end of the flared type fitting. External leakage will occur.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Inventor: Albin J. Niemiec
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Patent number: 5711550Abstract: The invention pertains to a connection device (1) for the rapid and releasable connection of at least one synthetic pipeline (6), consisting of a housing portion (2) with at least one opening (4) for inserting the pipeline (6), as well as a clamp collar (8), arranged in the opening (4), which interacts with an inner cone (14) of the housing portion (2) via an outer cone (12) for the purpose of securing the pipeline (6). For the purpose of releasing the pipeline (6), the housing portion (2) is in two parts, consisting of a base portion (20) and an insertion portion (22), which is releasably connected with the same. The insertion portion (22) is connected with the base portion (20) via a positive snap connection (24).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Hermann Voss GmbH & Co.Inventor: Josef Brandt
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Patent number: 5707186Abstract: A chuck-actuating spindle assembly has a hollow shaft extending along and rotatable about an axis, a clamping bar parallel to and rotatable with the shaft and axially displaceable relative to the shaft to clamp and release an object carried on the shaft, and a rotary union for transmitting a fluid to the object carried on the shaft. The union has in turn a union housing nonrotatable about the axis, an annular bar seal face on the clamping bar, and a sealing member axially movable in the union housing independently of the bar face, forming a pressurizable space with the union housing, and having an annular member seal face axially confronting and axially engageable with the bar seal face. The seal faces form a portion of a passage extending from the space along the bar and shaft to the object. Rotation of the sealing member about the axis relative to the union housing is inhibited and the member is braced against the union housing axially away from the bar seal face with a predetermined biasing force.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Gat Gesellschaft Fur Antriebstechnik mbHInventors: Jurgen Gobell, Stephan Ott
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Patent number: 5653473Abstract: A label includes two pressure-sensitive composites which are laminated together to provide a multiple label construction. The label can be affixed to a surface and still have a top composite removable at a later time to provide a fully pressure-sensitive label which can be reapplied to another surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: CCL Industries Inc.Inventors: Henry A. Laszutko, Ian J. Dick
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Patent number: 5533762Abstract: An assembly device (1) of a first element (4) on a tubular part (3) equipped with a fluid channel comprises a second element (9) slidingly mounted with respect to said first element (4). A first axial through passage (35)is arranged in the second element (9), and coupling arms (26) securedly unite the first element (4, 37) to the part (3) in a predetermined axial position, in which the second element (9) presses axially around an opening of the fluid channel of said part (3), allowing communication of the channel with said first axial passage (35). A first seal (16) is fitted between the second element (9) and the part (3), and an internal space (19) extends in the axial direction between opposite faces (6, 18) respectively of the first and second elements (4, 9), said space being in communication with the first axial passage (35) of the second element (9), in such a way that the fluid pressure in the space (19) urges the second element (9) against the part (3).Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1995Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Assistance Proto Industrie FranceInventor: Henri Carmona
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Patent number: 5509698Abstract: An axially extendible conduit that includes an elastic conduit member and an actuator means. The elastic conduit member extends from a first terminal end to a second terminal end. The actuator means encircles the elastic conduit member. The first terminal end of the elastic conduit member is attached to a fixed end of the actuator means. The second terminal end of the elastic conduit member is attached to a ring member of the actuator means. The first terminal end of the elastic conduit member includes an integral gasket or sealing surface for providing a dustless seal with an abutting apparatus. The second terminal end includes an integral seal means for providing a dustless seal with an abutting receptacle. Selective actuation of the actuator means moves the ring member from a retracted position to an extended position. The actuator means may be a single acting or a double acting type of linear actuator. The inside diameter of the elastic conduit member may be uniform or tapered.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1995Date of Patent: April 23, 1996Inventor: Helmut Habicht
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Patent number: 5456501Abstract: A pipeline connector apparatus comprising piston actuated means for gripping and sealing a pipe comprising a cylinder having an inner surface, the cylinder having a first groove for receiving a spring biased ring, a piston movable in the cylinder and actuating one of the gripping and sealing means, the piston having a second groove holding a spring biased ring. A plurality of compressible and relaxable spring biased rings are provided, each having an outer surface and a radius such that each will compress within the second groove and will expand within the first groove. The outer surfaces of the different rings have shoulders of different widths which allows the operator to control the piston stroke in the cylinder. The apparatus further comprises a means for predetermining and/or monitoring the displacement of the pistons.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1993Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: Oceaneering, Inc.Inventor: James R. Reaux
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Patent number: 5439029Abstract: A rotary leadthrough for feeding pressurizing medium to a rotatably mounted part includes a stator and a rotor rotatable relative thereto, the stator and the rotor being formed with at least one channel, respectively, sealing elements and sealing counter-elements respectively carried by one and the other of the stator and the rotor for cooperatively sealing the stator and the rotor therebetween and for coupling the respective channels formed in the stator and the rotor into at least one medium connection path through which pressurizing medium is feedable, the stator having a longitudinal axis, and the rotor having a rotational axis coinciding with the longitudinal axis of the stator, and a device for axially displacing the stator and the rotor relative to one another from a first position thereof wherein the sealing elements are in sealing engagement with the sealing counter-elements, to a second position thereof wherein the sealing elements and the sealing counter-elements are spaced from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Willi Becker
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Patent number: 5433482Abstract: A pipeline connector and repair system for sealingly connecting the ends of first and second pipes together without welding or bolting. First and second connectors are provided at each end of a pipe joint and are inserted between the ends of the first and second pipes to be connected, the connectors are extended outwardly for enclosing the ends of the first and second pipes, and dual slip means and dual seal means in each of the connectors are hydraulically set for making the repair.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1993Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.Inventor: Alfred R. Baddour