Having Plural Parallel Suspended Inner Tubes Patents (Class 285/123.2)
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Patent number: 11428888Abstract: A fanout arrangement includes a fanout body; a mesh sleeve; and an arrangement to hold the mesh sleeve to the fanout body. The fanout body may have one or more removable sheath organizers to retain the upjacketing for the fanned out optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: James J. Solheid, Matthew J. Holmberg, Oscar Fernando Bran De León, Scott C. Sievers, David P. Percival, Jennifer Lynn Miller
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Patent number: 11242015Abstract: A vehicle wire harness includes first to third cables to be respectively connected to different connection target objects, a sheath covering all the first to third cables together, and a molded resin member covering a portion of the sheath and a portion of each of the first to third cables. The first to third cables are led out of the molded resin member in different directions from each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: HITACHI METALS, LTD.Inventors: Naoto Maeda, Sachio Suzuki
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Patent number: 11091974Abstract: The present disclosure provides adjustable mandrel hanger assemblies and methods of their use. The adjustable mandrel hanger assembly includes an upper wellhead component, a lower wellhead component comprising a load shoulder, a mandrel hanger with a protrusion disposed on an exterior of the mandrel hanger, a seal assembly, and a height adjustment ring, wherein the height adjustment ring fits securely around a protrusion of the mandrel hanger and wherein a largest exterior diameter of the height adjustment ring is greater than an interior diameter of the load shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Vicki Deck Corso, John Lloyd Busby
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Patent number: 10807543Abstract: A wire harness includes a cable that includes electric wires and a sheath covering the electric wires and is arranged so that the electric wires are exposed from an end portion of the sheath, a housing that accommodates the electric wires exposed from the end portion of the sheath, wire seal members arranged inside the housing to seal between the electric wires and the housing, a holder that includes an elastic body, a cylindrical sheath-side cylinder portion including an inner circumferential surface in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the sheath, and a cylindrical housing-side cylinder portion in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the housing, the sheath-side cylinder portion and the housing-side cylinder portion being integrally formed, and a first pressing member that presses the housing-side cylinder portion toward the housing and thereby fixes the housing-side cylinder portion to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: HITACHI METALS, LTD.Inventors: Naoya Toyoshima, Hajime Maejo, Takahiro Futatsumori
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Patent number: 10759359Abstract: A holding structure for a cable includes a cable in which electrical wires extend out from an end portion of a sheath, a first holder provided with a first clamping portion, a second holder provided with a second clamping portion configured to clamp the cable between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, a rubber plug that has a plurality of through-holes through which the electrical wires respectively are passed, and that is held by the first holder and the second holder, in a state in which the rubber plug is fitted around the end portion of the sheath, and a binding member that is wrapped around the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Hirokazu Komori, Yoshinori Sadahiro, Hideki Hattori
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Patent number: 9945201Abstract: A wellhead assembly includes first and second wellhead members. An annular lock groove is located on an inner or an outer diameter surface of the first wellhead member. An annular lock ring is supported on an annular shoulder of the second wellhead member and is radially moveable between an unset position and a set position where a locking profile of the annular lock ring engages the annular lock groove. The second wellhead member is positioned concentrically with the first wellhead member, defining an annulus between the first and second wellhead members. An energizing ring is positioned in the annulus and axially movable between an unengaged position and an engaged position. The energizing ring has an engaging portion with a corrugated shape in cross section that is interference fit between the annular lock ring and the second wellhead member when the energizing ring is in the engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LPInventors: Donald James Tamosaitis, Chijie Lin
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Patent number: 9943949Abstract: A coupling for connecting a driving device to an expander head configured to expand pipes and hoses and to be actuated via an expanding mandrel driven by the driving device includes a first coupling part associated with the driving device and a second coupling part associated with the expander head. The first coupling part includes a through-hole that acts as a passage for the expanding mandrel and radially outwardly projecting circumferential portions disposed at a circumference, a rear face of the circumferential portions including at least one contact face. When connected, the coupling parts are disposed along an axis along which the expanding mandrel is movable for the actuation of the expander head. The second coupling part includes at least one counter-portion configured to act on a respective one of the at least one contact face of the circumferential portions.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: ROTHENBERGER AGInventors: Arnd Greding, Knut Lindner, Thoralf Krause
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Patent number: 9828823Abstract: A hang-off system for suspending a rod string within a well is provided. In one embodiment, such a system includes a hang-off ram of a blowout preventer and a hang-off sub sized to fit within a bore of the blowout preventer. The hang-off ram and the hang-off sub have complementary surfaces that enable the hang-off ram to engage the hang-off sub within the blowout preventer to facilitate suspension of a sucker-rod string in a well from the hang-off sub. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Teng Oon Tan
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Patent number: 9505136Abstract: Examples for precision assembly of robotic components are described herein. A robotic manipulator may require the assembly and disassembly of its components. To enable efficient assembly of the robotic manipulator, an example assembly may include connection links between robotic components that enable functional and precise assembly. In one embodiment, an example assembly may include connection links having various structural features positioned incrementally at respective positions proximal to outside edges of the connection links for securing the connection links together in a fixed, immovable geometric configuration. In some instances, the connection links may further include electrical components or slots for electrical components of components for establishing electrical connections between the connection links within the assembly. Further, an example assembly may include a clamping component for providing axial force to secure the connection links in the precise configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Redwood RoboticsInventors: Stefan Nusser, Advait Jain, Anthony Jules, James Nicholas Vines, Aaron Edsinger, Attila Kabai
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Patent number: 9217307Abstract: A running tool for landing a tubular hanger in a subsea wellhead housing or the like, installing an annulus seal assembly into a sealing annulus between the tubular hanger and the wellhead housing, and then pressure testing the seal assembly. The running tool includes an inner mandrel which comprises an upper end that is connectable to a running string, a generally cylindrical inner body which is movably connected to the inner mandrel and releasably connectable to the tubular hanger, a generally cylindrical lower body which is positioned around the inner body above the tubular hanger and connectable to the seal assembly, a generally cylindrical upper body which is positioned above the lower body and is connected to the inner body, an outer mandrel which is slidably supported on the upper body and is connected to the lower body, and a first pressure chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bernard McCoy, Jr., Frank J. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9187963Abstract: A clamp system for use with a wellbore tubular comprises a wellbore tubular having a circumferential groove and a clamp, and the circumferential groove is configured to retain the clamp within the circumferential groove. The clamp system can be used to secure a control line to a wellbore tubular, which can comprise retaining the control line to an outside of a wellbore tubular that comprises the circumferential groove and resisting a force applied to the control line by transferring the force to the circumferential groove.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: William M. Richards
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Patent number: 8807382Abstract: A storage system useful for storing cryogenic liquids is disclosed. The storage system includes a storage vessel, insulation surrounding the storage vessel and a flexible vacuum jacket enclosing them both. The flexible vacuum jacket can be made from a flexible plastic film such as polyimide. Polyimide is preferred due to its ability to remain flexible at cryogenic temperatures. The inner volume of the flexible vacuum jacket is placed under vacuum such that the insulation is maintained under vacuum. The flexible vacuum jacket can collapse against and conform to the insulation when it is evacuated, saving substantially on volume. A fitting for combining multiple passageways is also disclosed, so that multiple passageways can proceed through the vacuum jacket through a single penetration.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Sierra Lobo, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Haberbusch, Brad Stoops, Chinh T. Nguyen, Robert J. Stochl, Martin E. Roth
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Patent number: 8590625Abstract: A subsea completion for a well is presented that includes a tubing spool, a tubing hanger, a fluid coupling, an electrical coupling, a control system, a valve, and a production tree. The tubing spool includes a central bore, a side wall, and a fluid supply passage extending through the tubing spool. An electrical supply passage can also extend through the side wall of the tubing spool. The tubing hanger includes a fluid control passage. The tubing hanger can also include an electrical control passage. The control system includes a fluid control conduit to provide fluid to the tubing spool fluid supply passage from outside the tubing spool. The valve is connectable to the outside of the tubing spool to control fluid flow between the control system fluid conduit and the tubing spool fluid supply passage.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Stephen C. Smith, David R. June
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Patent number: 8444183Abstract: A barrier seal includes a bulkhead having a first end, a second end and a surface extending between the first end and the second end. The barrier seal further includes a rib extending radially outwardly from the surface of the bulkhead. The rib defines a first sealing profile extending from a first side of the rib and a second sealing profile extending from a second side of the rib.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Nathan Kathol, Vi (Jim) Nguy, Constantin Vasile Popilian
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Patent number: 8141218Abstract: A method for manufacturing a double walled pipeline comprises providing a pipeline section including an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member, providing a coupling member, and controlling the stress distribution in the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member by coupling the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member directly to the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: Cornelis Van Zandwijk
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Patent number: 7775560Abstract: Described herein is a pressure-pulsation-damping fluid supply conduit comprising: a flexible covering pipe, which has end portions opposite to one another; tubular elements having respective first axes and being connected to the end portions; respective couplings, connected to the tubular elements in such a way that they are free to rotate; respective flexible pipes, which have respective fixed portions connected to the respective couplings and respective free portions located radially facing one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Dayco Fluid Technologies S.p.A.Inventors: Mariofelice Zanardi, Enzo Diciotto
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Patent number: 7669649Abstract: A stripper rubber insert comprises a central bore and a plurality of retention member bores substantially perpendicular to the central bore. The retention member bores are angularly spaced apart around a perimeter of the stripper rubber insert. Each one of the retention member bores extends through an exterior insert edge face and an interior insert edge face. Each one of the retention member bores includes a respective retention member securing structure therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventors: John R. Williams, Theresa J. Williams, legal representative
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Publication number: 20090057029Abstract: An adapter comprises a generally cylindrical adapter, engagement member bores, retention member bores, and attachment means configured for allowing the adapter to be fixedly attached to a mating portion of the drilling head equipment. The engagement member bores extend effectively parallel to the central bore. The retention member bores are each adjacent a respective one of the engagement member bores. The retention member bores are positioned such that the engagement pin bores and retention member bores intersect. The retention member bore is configured for having a retention member engaged therein in a manner allowing the retention member to be selectively displaced along a length of the retention member bore. The adapter includes a central bore to accommodate a down hole tubular. The attachment means includes a surface adjacent the central bore comprising fastener bores substantially parallel to the central bore for facilitating connection of the adapter to the drilling head equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: John R. Williams
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Patent number: 6866299Abstract: A slurpie hose connection, for attachment between the coaxial hose and the back end of a fuel dispensing nozzle, including two parts, a connector part that fits within the back end of the nozzle, a hose part that secures with the leading edge of the hose, such that when these two parts are brought together, and pushed into sealed engagement, a nut is fastened within the back end of the nozzle, to tightly and snuggly secure the hose connection together, available for prompt usage. A slurpie tube may fasten to tube fittings and extend forwardly in the nozzle, as known, and extend to the bottom of the coaxial hose, to act as a slurpie to remove any accumulated or condensed fuel, from this location, and to prevent its blockage of the return of vapors to the dispenser and for underground storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Husky Corporation, a Missouri CorporationInventor: Gordon R. Coates