Including A Swivel Joint Patents (Class 285/127.1)
-
Patent number: 11066818Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to flexible drainage trap assemblies and methods for constructing and installing such drainage traps. In one exemplary embodiment, a flexible drainage trap assembly includes a plumbing fixture connector, a discharge joint, and a trap portion connecting the plumbing fixture connector and discharge joint. The trap portion is shaped in such a way that it is operable to retain a pool of water inside the trap portion. The disclosed flexible drainage assemblies include a flexible portion that has a substantially smooth inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Mauricio Coronado, Jorge Sada, Humberto Flores-Villarreal, Javier Canales
-
Patent number: 10767351Abstract: A mixer valve (1) having a body (2) and adapted to be connected to two fluid supplies. The mixer valve (1) has at least one connector (6) comprising a housing (8); a fluid delivery tube (10) within the housing, the fluid delivery tube (10) having at least one aperture (22); a slider (16) arranged around and slideable over the delivery tube (10) and having an interior chamber (18) in fluid communication with an interior (20) of the delivery tube by means of the at least one aperture (22); and a fluid inlet (14) connected to the slider (16) at an angle thereto, the fluid inlet (14) being connectable to a fluid supply pipe. The fluid inlet (14) is in fluid communication with the chamber (18), and the housing (8) has an external opening (12) within which the fluid inlet (14) is located and movable.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventors: Toby Risbey, Karl Fearnley, Ben Lea
-
Patent number: 10406317Abstract: A microcatheter system is disclosed which may include a microcatheter, one or more microcatheter extensions, and/or a microcatheter hub. In an embodiment, the microcatheter has a plurality of zones where the outside diameter of each zone from the distal to the proximal end has an outside diameter that is the same as or greater than the previous zone while the inside diameter is constant throughout the microcatheter length. In a further embodiment, a unique joining mechanism is employed for coupling a microcatheter to a microcatheter extension or to a microcatheter hub. In a further embodiment, the microcatheter has at least one perforation along a sidewall of the microcatheter.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Inventor: Paul Saphier
-
Patent number: 10278706Abstract: A microcatheter system is disclosed which includes a microcatheter body and a microcatheter extension and/or a microcatheter hub. The microcatheter body includes a plurality of distal zones and a proximal zone. The outside diameter of each of the distal zones is progressively greater than an immediately adjacent and more distal zone. The outside diameter of the proximal zone has an outer diameter at a distal end thereof that is at least as great as the outer diameter of any zone of the plurality of distal zones and increases from the distal end to a proximal end of the distal zone. The inside diameter is constant throughout the microcatheter system. An internal connection assembly comprising a probe and a receptacle join adjacent parts of the microcatheter system.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Paul Saphier
-
Patent number: 9844642Abstract: A microcatheter system is disclosed which may include a microcatheter, one or more microcatheter extensions, and/or a microcatheter hub. In an embodiment, the microcatheter has a plurality of zones where the outside diameter of each zone from the distal to the proximal end has an outside diameter that is the same as or greater than the previous zone while the inside diameter is constant throughout the microcatheter length. In a further embodiment, a unique joining mechanism is employed for coupling a microcatheter to a microcatheter extension or to a microcatheter hub.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Inventor: Paul Saphier
-
Patent number: 8333410Abstract: A multi-piece swivel coupling kit with a snap connection for ready and rapid assembly with the capability to be disassembled and reconfigured as required by the specific installation. The swivel coupling kit includes a tubular socket member having a line connecting end and multiple coupling ends and multiple tubular stem members each having a line connecting end and a coupling end connectable to one of the coupling ends of the tubular socket member. The multiple coupling ends including integral complementing annular projections and recesses which define a close fitting bearing unit creating forced engagement between the projections and recesses to establish smooth engagement and rotational support of the socket member and each of the stem members. The multiple coupling ends of the tubular socket member are configured to allow releasable configuration, reconfiguration and expansion of the multiple tubular stem members along a X axis, a Y axis and a Z axis and in a X plane, a Y plane and a Z plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Fred Knapp Engraving Company, Inc.Inventor: John A. Boticki
-
Patent number: 8282135Abstract: A hydraulic hose coupler for enabling an operator to easily connect and disconnect a hydraulic hose from a spool valve. The hydraulic hose coupler generally includes a tube member having a first portion, a joint and a second portion, wherein the first portion and second portion extend away from the joint at an approximate 135 degree angle with respect to each other. The first portion of the tube member will generally include a threaded first end for removably connecting to a hydraulic connector. The second portion of the tube member will generally include a threaded second end for removably connecting to a hydraulic hose. An ergonomic handle will preferably extend around the second portion of the tube member. After connecting the coupler between the hydraulic connector and hose, the operator may grip the handle and easily connect and disconnect the hose from a spool valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Donald L. Baucom, Jr.
-
Publication number: 20110297757Abstract: A swivel fitting is specifically configured for mounting a pressure regulator and a solenoid to a valve having a female threaded solenoid mounting port. The swivel fitting includes a generally cylindrical upper body having a first female threaded bore for having a male threaded neck of either a solenoid or a pressure regulator screwed into the first bore. A generally cylindrical lower body is mated to the upper body and has a male threaded segment for screwing into the female threaded solenoid mounting port of a valve. A swivel body surrounds and encloses the upper body and the lower body and has an extension with a second female threaded bore for having the male threaded neck of either the solenoid or the pressure regulator screwed into the same. The swivel body is freely rotatable relative to the cylindrical bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Darrin I. Schmuckle
-
Publication number: 20100102550Abstract: A tube fitting which can change a position (angle) of a fitting part to connect external tube thereto is provided. A tube fitting 1, which comprises a fitting part 4 at one end side of a body 2, and a installation screw part 3 at the other end side, wherein the body 2 includes a pipe path 20, inside of which fluid passes, the fitting part 4 includes an opening part 42 at the rear end thereof, to which external tube 60 is inserted, and a pipe path 40, inside of which fluid passes, the fitting part 4 being connected to a connecting part 24 provided in a side part of the body 2 so that the fitting part 4 is rotatable in a direction where an angle between center axis of the opening part 42 and center axis of the installation screw part 3 varies, one end of a pipe path 40 of the fitting part 4 communicates with the opening part 42 and the other end of the pipe path communicates with the pipe path 20 of the body 2 via the connecting part 24.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Tomio Hama, Yuji Hamaue
-
Patent number: 7681591Abstract: An in-line swivel having a through bore for fluid flow therethrough. In one embodiment, the swivel comprises an inlet member having a first longitudinal axis and an outlet member having a second longitudinal axis. The outlet member is configured to rotate relative to the inlet member. The swivel also comprises a bearing having a third longitudinal axis. The bearing extends through at least a portion of at least one of the inlet member and the outlet member and includes a fluid passage such that the inlet member and the outlet member are in fluid communication through the bearing, and the first axis and the second axis are substantially perpendicular to the third axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: Philip L. Lundman
-
Patent number: 7556294Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular rotary joint, in particular for conducting a polymer melt, comprising a holder and a mobile connection body, which is rotatably connected to the holder by means of one bearing end. A distribution chamber with a feeder is configured in the holder, said chamber being connected to a distribution channel that is configured in the connection body. The distribution channel in the connection body leads to a connection end, to which a pipe section can be coupled. To guarantee the flexibility of the connection body at high pressure and at high temperatures, the bearing end of the connection body is configured as a shaft journal, which is rotatably mounted in a bearing bore that penetrates the distribution chamber in the holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Günter Schütt, Arnold Beck
-
Patent number: 7255131Abstract: A valve for a hose line, the valve having an inlet having a threaded female swivel fitting, a first outlet having an external thread, and a second outlet having an external thread. The inlet and the first outlet are at a 90 degree angle to each other and the inlet and the second outlet are 180 degrees to each other. A three-port ball valve having an inlet port, a first outlet port, and a second outlet port controls the directional flow within the valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventors: John C. Paper, Daniel R. Nelson
-
Patent number: 6652181Abstract: A universal connection system for pipe connections provides a universal connection system for pipe ends with straight cut and/or miter cut as well as with a miter cut with radii made in one piece for straight, T-shaped, crossed as well as acute-angled and obtuse-angled pipe connections as well as for pipe ends with elbows, pipe bends, sections, hollow sections and plates with invisible connection elements. The system is also suitable for pipe systems for ducting cables and for carrying all types of gaseous and liquid media. The system includes clamping systems (2) or clamping systems (2) coupled with straight or hinge-shaped connection elements with axially and radially movable tie-in points. Threaded bolts, that (6) can be arranged centrally, straight, T-shaped and crossed and acute-angled and obtuse-angled connections of pipe sections (8) with one another or of pipe sections (8) with solid sections, elbows, pipe bends, plates and the like can be easily mounted and are invisible.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Robert Piersch Edelstahltechnik GmbHInventor: Hans-Peter Geiger