T-type Patents (Class 285/133.11)
  • Patent number: 11840829
    Abstract: A pipe joint (1) comprising: a tubular main body (10) having a flow path inside, which is formed of a resin comprising a copolymer having one or more selected from a vinyl cyanide monomer unit and an acrylic monomer unit, a rubber component, and an aromatic vinyl monomer unit; and a socket section (20a) integrally formed with the main body (10), wherein: the main body (10) has a foamed resin layer (30) and a non-foamed resin layer (50) covering the foamed resin layer (30); the amount of the rubber component in the foamed resin layer (30) as determined by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry is within a specific range; the amount of the rubber component in the non-foamed resin layer (50) is within a specific range; and a ratio (La/La) of length (La) from a base end (21a) to an opening end (22a) of the socket section (20a) to a thickness (da) of the socket section (20a) at the opening end is 2.0 or more and 10.0 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Daiki Hisashuku
  • Patent number: 11788667
    Abstract: A three-way pipe connector set for connecting pipes such as corrugated insulated pipes used for transporting hot water such as in central heating systems. The connector set can accommodate pipes of different diameter, and comprises a mating pair of a lid piece and bottom piece, each having three semi-circular edge portions that mate with the respective corresponding portions in the mating piece to form circular holes, the circular holes having adjacent edge grooves forming circular grooves when the pieces mate. The set includes at least two top hat pieces, each comprising a cylinder portion and a flange portion, the flange portion having an edge groove to fit an O-ring and configured to fit in a circular groove of the connector. Pipe gaskets are provided for each top hat piece that fit around a suitable pipe to form a tight seal between the pipe and connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SET EHF
    Inventors: Robert Karel Gudnason, Orn Einarsson
  • Patent number: 11692565
    Abstract: A flow control insert includes a main body that is shaped as a cylinder, is hollow, and includes an opening at a first end and at a second end, opposite the first end, along an axial length of the cylinder. An outer surface of the main body includes threading to screw into complementary threading on an inner surface of a pipe configured to flow an agent. The flow control insert also includes a diverter within the main body or extending from the first end of the main body. The diverter controls a mass split of the agent or flow energy of the agent flowing in the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Eli Baldwin, Mark P. Fazzio
  • Patent number: 11692658
    Abstract: A coupling component having a first end and a second end, the fitting having a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end, the first end of the component including a first tubular portion having a first internal diameter adapted to form a sliding fit with a first pipe section, and a first sealer adapted such that the first end can be sealed in use to the first pipe section; the second end having a second diameter or cross-sectional area which is larger than the first diameter and wherein the second end incorporates a flange, wherein at least part of the face of said flange is in a plane substantially non-perpendicular to, or offset from, the longitudinal axis of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems Limited
    Inventors: John Alexandre Boudry, Jan Ageheim
  • Patent number: 11624718
    Abstract: A single-piece hybrid droplet generator and nozzle component for serial crystallography. The single-piece hybrid droplet generator component including an internally-formed droplet-generation channel, an internally-formed sample channel, a nozzle, and a pair of electrode chambers. The droplet-generation channel extends from a first fluid inlet opening to the nozzle. The sample channel extends from a second fluid inlet opening to the droplet-generation channel and joins the droplet-generation channel at a junction. The nozzle is configured to eject a stream of segmented aqueous droplets in a carrier fluid from the droplet-generation channel through a nozzle opening of the single-piece component. The pair of electrode chambers are positioned adjacent to the droplet-generation channel near the junction between the droplet-generation channel and the sample channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Alexandra Ros, Daihyun Kim, Diandra Doppler, Jorvani Cruz Villarreal, Richard Kirian, Reza Nazari, Sahir Gandhi
  • Patent number: 11583907
    Abstract: Provided are a forming method and a forming apparatus which can secure strength after forming while suppressing deformation. The forming method of the present invention includes a burring step and a pressing step. In the burring step, a branch pipe is formed by causing a cylindrical peripheral wall of a cylindrical member (workpiece) having the peripheral wall to project in an outside direction in a tubular shape. In the pressing step, a distal end surface of the branch pipe is pressed toward a proximal end portion of the branch pipe. In the pressing step, the distal end surface of the branch pipe can be pressed by an end surface pressing punch in a state where a burring punch is inserted in the branch pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: KYB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomomi Hayase, Ryuichi Kaneko
  • Patent number: 11566734
    Abstract: A three-way clamp includes a first clamp shell and a second clamp shell capable of being connected to or detached from each other. Each of the first clamp shell and the second clamp shell includes three engaging portions. The engaging portion includes an accommodating cavity. The two clamp shells are respectively provided with an engaging claw and an engaging groove. A connector prefabricated component including the clamp includes a connecting pipe fixed in the clamp body, wherein the accommodating cavity is provided with a sealing component for sleeving pipe opening. During construction, a straight pipe to be connected is inserted into the sealing component. Then the clamp body is tightened, and the sealing component tightly presses on a pipe body of the straight pipe to achieve sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: WEIFANG 100TONG CASTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yan Tan, Yanjun Wang
  • Patent number: 11480486
    Abstract: An integrated sensor and service port for HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment or an HVAC system. The integrated sensor and service port may comprise an anti-blowback mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: WATSCO VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Mario A. Cruz, Charles Peter Harland, Maximilian Alexander Pfeifle
  • Patent number: 11199284
    Abstract: A resin pipe joint includes a tubular joint body portion having an internal flow path (P) for allowing a fluid to flow therein; and two or more welding end portions, which are respectively provided at two or more opening portions of the internal flow path (P), and which are configured to be welded while being butted against end portions of other resin tube members or end portions of other resin pipe joints. The flow path cross-sectional area of the internal flow path (P) in the joint body portion is constant, at least in portions that are adjacent to the welding end portions and whose outer diameters are straight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: MIRAIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto Yokoyama, Seiya Tamaribuchi
  • Patent number: 10955077
    Abstract: A connector provides a rotating snap connection for connecting tubes, hoses and/or other conduits where the rotatable portion of the connector snap fits with the remaining portion of the connector. A first connector can include a body defining a first internal passage, a connecting end defining a second internal passage, and a connecting mechanism rotatably connecting the connecting end to the body such that the second internal passage of the connecting end is fluidly connected with the first internal passage. A second connector can include a first body, a second body rotatably connected to the first body via a connecting structure, and a connecting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle R. Steele, Peter D. Lewis
  • Patent number: 10948114
    Abstract: A connector for connecting at least a first hose having a globally cylindrical wall and a second hose with each other, the connector includes at least one spigot including at least a first end configured to be connected to the second hose, and a second end configured to be connected to the first hose, the spigot allowing an hermetic fluidic connection between the first hose and the second hose, wherein the connector further includes at least one compression element being slidably movable between the first end and the second end of the spigot, the compression element being in a locking position wherein the compression element resists a compression force on the first hose at the level of the second end of spigot, in order to secure the fluidic connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: AKWEL CHIPPENHAM UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Whiteman, Stephen Hall
  • Patent number: 10920725
    Abstract: A fluid passage device including a passage for flowing high-pressure fluid of a predetermined or higher pressure comprises a sac bore cylinder of a metal, which includes therein a closed passage and a branch passage. The closed passage is shaped to extend straightly in a predetermined direction and has a closed top end, and the branch passage is branched off from the closed passage. A top end part of the closed passage at a closed side is defined by a ceiling wall surface, which is perpendicular to the predetermined direction, a passage wall surface, which is parallel to the predetermined direction, and a connecting wall surface, which connects the ceiling wall surface and the passage wall surface. The connecting wall surface is shaped to curve in a direction to expand the closed passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masashi Nakano
  • Patent number: 10678014
    Abstract: A mid-span optical fiber cable support system is provided. The system includes a mid-span clamp system engaging a main span cable to support a mid-span later drop cable run. The mid-span clamping system includes a main span cable clamp engaging the main span cable, and a drop cable clamp engaging the drop cable. The drop cable clamp is supported from the main span cable such that the second portion of the drop cable extends away from the main span cable such that a load applied by the drop cable at the drop cable clamp is substantially perpendicular to the preferential bend axis of the main span cable. In addition, the main span cable clamp includes a bend strain reducing curved surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Allen Michael Miller
  • Patent number: 10542846
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a drain fitting having a discharge potion comprising a chamber formed by walls extending between and around an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being wider than the outlet or having a greater cross-sectional area than the outlet and the walls having interior surfaces sloping inwardly between the inlet and outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: NuWhirl Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Dale Van Spengen
  • Patent number: 10139023
    Abstract: Systems for tube-to-tube connections are described herein. A device having an aperture for receiving a tube may comprise: an inlet portion comprising a first diameter, the inlet portion located at an inlet of the aperture; a braze filler collector portion located axially adjacent to the inlet portion comprising a second diameter, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; a necked portion located axially adjacent to the braze filler collector portion comprising a third diameter, the third diameter being less than the first diameter and the second diameter; a flow surface comprising a fourth diameter, the fourth diameter being less than the third diameter, the flow surface defining a void; and a collection pocket located axially adjacent to the necked portion, the collection pocket configured to collect a braze filler material from the necked portion to prevent the braze filler material from contacting the flow surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas N. Slavens, Carey Clum
  • Patent number: 10128027
    Abstract: There is provided an electric wire holder for holding electric wires connected to terminal fittings at end portions of the wires, the holder configured to attach to a shielding pipe to cover an edge of the shielding pipe into which the electric wires are inserted and from which the terminal fittings and a portion of the electric wires are drawn out to an outside of the shielding pipe, the holder comprising: a first holding piece configured to hold the portion of the electric wires that is drawn out from the shielding pipe and to fix a draw-out position of the terminal fittings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirokazu Nakai, Masashi Fujiki, Hiroyuki Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 10082230
    Abstract: A coupling assembly has a tube, a seal, and a fastener. The tube has an outer surface with a plurality of corrugations and a reinforcing member. The seal is positioned on a first end of the tube. The releasable fastener is positioned on the first end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Nederland BV
    Inventors: Andreas Winandus Dieduksman, Tekke Drijfhout
  • Patent number: 9982813
    Abstract: A swage fitting for connection of tubes by axial swaging includes a fitting body having a generally cylindrical body and an internal axial bore. A swage end of the fitting body includes a tapered inner surface that compresses a tapered outer surface of a sleeve into the tube when the fitting body is swaged to the sleeve and the tube. An adapter end of the fitting body may be fastened by a permanent or separable connection to another part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Designed Metal Connections, Inc.
    Inventors: John Russell Dobmeier, May Danhash
  • Patent number: 9874184
    Abstract: An internally pressurized component is provided that includes a main body having at least one cavity; at least one branch having a bore which runs through the branch into the cavity of the main body; at least one separate insert element which is arranged in frictionally locking fashion at least partially in the bore of the branch. The component, at least in that region of the bore at which the separate insert element is arranged, is formed, by way of an autofrettage treatment, as a compacted wall region, and the separate insert element is arranged with an oversize in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Hirschvogel Umformtechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Willi Raedt, Gordon Triesch, Clemens Hutterer
  • Patent number: 9874301
    Abstract: A t-junction for use in a pipe manifold of a pumping system for supplying a fracturing fluid to well head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventors: Blake Eisner, Kurt C. Gramoll
  • Patent number: 9778087
    Abstract: An oil level detector configured to detect a level of oil in a case includes: a guide tube inserted to the case; and an oil level gauge inserted to the guide tube to detect the level of the oil in the case. The guide tube includes a main body having a distal end portion and an insert portion inserted to the case, and a branch portion provided between the distal end portion and the insert portion and branching from the main body, and the branch portion is inserted to the case at a position higher than the insert portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Seiji Itoo, Shinichi Tanaka, Ayumi Hamada
  • Patent number: 9683533
    Abstract: A fuel injector rail assembly for direct injection of fuel includes an elongate fuel distribution tube, a plurality of fuel injector sockets each formed to contain therein a fuel injection valve and being integrally secured to the fuel distribution tube, and a plurality of brackets each integrally secured to the distribution tube. The brackets each are made of pressed sheet metal and includes a mounting plate portion formed with a bolt hole for mounting the fuel distribution tube on an engine head and an opening for permitting each lower portion of the fuel injector sockets inserting therethrough, a pair of stationary arm portions extended in parallel from one side edge of the mounting plate portion at opposite sides of the respective fuel injector sockets and secured to the distribution tube. An outward flange formed at each lower end of the injector sockets is secured to an underside surface of the periphery of the opening for each injector socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: MARUYASU INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Naruki Harada
  • Patent number: 9416452
    Abstract: A method comprises transporting a first stream of a carrier gas to a delivery device that contains a solid precursor compound. The first stream of carrier gas is at a temperature greater than or equal to 20° C. The method further comprises transporting a second stream of the carrier gas to a point downstream of the delivery device. The first stream and the second stream are combined to form a third stream, such that the dewpoint of the vapor of the solid precursor compound in the third stream is lower than the ambient temperature. The flow direction of the first stream, the flow direction of the second stream and the flow direction of the third stream are unidirectional and are not opposed to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: ROHM AND HAAS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LLC
    Inventors: Egbert Woelk, Ronald L. DiCarlo
  • Patent number: 9377140
    Abstract: A coupling apparatus that is attachable to a substantially tubular element having a passageway extending therethrough. The coupling apparatus has a coupling body and at least one adapter. The coupling body has a passageway extending therethrough and at least one leg having at least one annular groove. The adapter has a passageway extending therethrough and a radially extending inward portion for engaging the annular groove on the leg of the coupling body for connecting the adapter to the coupling body. The adapter is connectable to the tubular element for forming a continuous passageway through the coupling apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ALKON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Wayne D Morroney
  • Patent number: 9249910
    Abstract: To avoid even in rotor-stator dispersion machines with high suction power that the drawn liquid is set into a rotational movement whereby the dispersion performance is impaired, the invention provides transitional elements, such as an intermediate piece, for establishing the connection between a rotor-stator dispersion machine and a container. The rotor-stator dispersion machine comprises a rotor-stator system having at least one toothed ring. The container has a longitudinal axis and an outlet. The intermediate piece has a first opening for the connection with the outlet of the container and a second opening for the connection with the rotor-stator dispersion machine. The intermediate piece comprises a tube line that extends between the first and the second opening and has at least in some sections a longitudinal axis that is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the container by an angle a30 in the range of 0° to 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Axel Wittek
  • Patent number: 9010811
    Abstract: A catch for securing a door to an object includes an engagement member connected to the door engaging a receiving member of a mount on the object. The door includes a first arm with an oblong hole for pivoting about a pin connected to the mount, and an engagement pin. Moving the door from a closed position causes the engagement pin to rotate with the door about the pivot pin. The door slides downward along the pivot pin as the pivot pin travels within the oblong opening, and the engagement pin makes contact with the receiving member, thereby retaining the door in an open position. Moving the door upward moves the pivot pin downward within the oblong opening disengaging the engagement pin from the receiving member, allowing the door to rotate to a closed position. A latch opposite the first arm retains the door in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gramling, Jeffrey J. Blair
  • Patent number: 8997471
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic system may include a fluid tank, a first manifold, a valve body, a second manifold, and a plurality of conduits. The first manifold may be operatively attached to the fluid tank and have at least two inlets and at least one outlet in fluid communication with the fluid tank. The number of the at least one outlet may be less than the number of the at least two inlets. The second manifold may be operatively attached to the valve body and have at least one inlet in fluid communication with the valve body and at least two outlets. The number of the at least one inlet may be less than the number of the at least two outlets. The plurality of conduits may fluidly connect the at least two inlets of the first manifold and the at least two outlets of the second manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Brinkman, Shaun Currier, Eric Jakubiak
  • Publication number: 20140367959
    Abstract: A T-piece preformer for forming a T-piece in a pipe-in-pipe (PIP) pipeline for a marine environment, the PIP pipeline has at least inner and outer pipes having an annular space thereinbetween, and one or more cables extending along the annular space. The T-piece preformer includes at least: (a) inner and outer longitudinal collars; (b) annular walls between the inner and outer collars; (c) cable apertures through each annular wall; and (d) one or more guide points on the outer collar radially offset from the or each cable apertures, to guidance for a hole into the T-piece performer. The T-piece preformer can be assembled into a PIP pipeline, and requires a final hole during laying. The T-piece preformer has cable apertures through each annular wall, for allowing continuation of cables in the annular space through the PIP pipeline and T-piece preformer, and the T-piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Lynch, Dominique-Louis Delaporte, Dominique Popineau, Henri Marie Louis Robert Romazzotti
  • Patent number: 8882155
    Abstract: An assembly for fastening a fitting to a hole in a tubular manifold having a hole. A plurality of refrigerant tubes extend into the manifold transversely to the hole. The assembly includes a fitting that extends along an axis and defines an opening to provide clearance for the refrigerant tubes extending into the manifold. The fitting also presents a pair of slots in spaced and parallel relationship with one another. The assembly further includes a semi-cylindrical shaped mounting plate including a bracket. The bracket presents a pair of legs which extend in spaced and parallel relationship with one another and engage the slots of the fitting to limit rotary movement of the fitting about the axis relative to the bracket before and during brazing of the fitting to the manifold to maintain a clearance between the lower section of the fitting and the refrigerant tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce W. Dittly, Joseph B. Czach, Warren L. Gawve, Joel T. Hambruch, Kevin M. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20140325783
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector, particularly for a motor vehicle windscreen wiper system. The connector is designed to be mounted on a wiper blade fitted with a perforated pipe carrying cleaning and de-icing fluid, and comprises at least one inlet coupling suitable for connection to a fluid feed, and at least one distributor provided with at least one outlet coupling designed to be connected to the perforated pipe. The connector also includes at least one internal path for carrying the fluid from the inlet coupling to the distributor. Thus, by means of the presence of the internal path through the connector, the inlet coupling can be positioned at various locations on the connector, without feeding directly into the distributor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Caillot, Jean-Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
  • Patent number: 8854808
    Abstract: A fitting includes a body, a first connection member provided on the body, a second connection member provided on the body opposite to the first connection member, a third connection member provided on the body generally perpendicular to the first and second connection members, and a flange extending from the body substantially perpendicular to the first, second, and third connection members. The flange includes a captive mounting fastener configured and disposed to secure the fitting to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Robert K. Mullady
  • Publication number: 20140264116
    Abstract: A method of installing a pipe fitting that includes providing a pipe fitting including an extended run portion having a length that is greater than a length of the opposing run portion of the pipe fitting, and removing a portion of a line of pipe to provide an opening. The extended run portion of the pipe fitting is slid over the first end of the line of pipe within the opening formed in the line of pipe. The pipe fitting may then be moved to a second position by sliding the opposing run portion of the pipe fitting over the second end of the line of pipe, while the extended run portion of the pipe fitting is still present over the first end of the line of pipe. The pipe fitting is fused to the first and second end of the line of pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Robert P. Cappadora, Nicholas Cappadora
  • Publication number: 20140261797
    Abstract: A tube fitting according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing and a tee fitting integrated with the housing to form a monolithic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Raphael Lior, Steven Dill, Nelson A. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20140260564
    Abstract: A connector with a biocompatible fluid passageway and method for manufacturing thereof is described. The biocompatible connector may be used in an analytical instrument (AI) system as a union, an adapter, a tee, a cross, a manifold, a valve, or for other fittings or components. The connector has a reinforcement insert and a biocompatible molding covering portions of the reinforcement insert. The reinforcement insert has a first portion, a second portion, and a middle portion between the first portion and the second portion. The first and second portions have threaded sections and each have a plurality of non-threaded sections. For a given portion, the junction of the non-threaded sections forms a lip by which to prevent the molded material from flowing into the threaded sections. In certain embodiments, an interior web is used in the reinforcement insert to provide additional structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Eric Beemer
  • Patent number: 8833400
    Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon hose integrated with a sensor port, which includes a base hose and a sensor port. The sensor port includes a sensor connection portion and an embedded portion integrally formed therewith. By embedding the embedded portion in the hose, the sensor port is integrally fixed on an outer circumference of the hose. According to the present invention, it is possible to contribute to a reduction in cost and weight and an improvement in fuel efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Sung Wook Na
  • Publication number: 20140246850
    Abstract: A splitter divides an air/product mixture flow, delivered thereto in an air-powered distribution line, between a primary and a secondary distribution channel, which may be flow-coupled to a product hopper or a hose flow-coupled to another product hopper or another splitter. The air/product mixture enters the inlet of the splitter along a first flow path and exits a primary outlet, flow-coupled to the primary distribution channel, along a second flow path generally in-line with the first flow path. Air/product flow is exhausted by a secondary outlet, which is flow-coupled to the secondary distribution channel, at a sideward flow path relative to the first and second flow paths. The velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is exhausted from the secondary outlet is at an angle perpendicular to the velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is received by the inlet of the splitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd.
    Inventor: Matthew S. Naylor
  • Patent number: 8746746
    Abstract: Example embodiments are directed to a fitting configured to transition from an open configuration to a closed configuration. In example embodiments, the fitting may include a first member, a second member, a first gusset base extending from the first member, a second gusset base extending from the second member, and a hinge connecting the first member to the second member. In example embodiments, the first gusset base may include at least one first gusset and the second gusset base may include at least one second gusset. In example embodiments a distance between outermost portions of the at least one first and second gussets may be substantially the same as a distance separating the first member from the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher E. Schafer, Charlie J. Schafer
  • Patent number: 8695632
    Abstract: A brine generating system is disclosed for use with an underground storage tank, the system including a main salt delivery channel that branches into two horizontal feed lines through a reducer to deliver salt under pressure to the bottom of the storage tank in a generally equal distribution along the tank floor. The salt distribution system can be combined with a water distribution system to ensure delivery of water at the location of the salt deposits along the tank floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Brinemaker, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Ireland
  • Patent number: 8662413
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing cooling to a user comprises a bag, an input hose, an output hose, one or more discharge extensions, and a pump. The bag is operative to store a liquid. The one or more discharge extensions are in fluidic communication with the output hose, and each of the one or more discharge extensions terminates in a respective one of one or more nozzles. Lastly, the pump is operative to draw the liquid from the bag via the input hose and to expel the liquid into the output hose so as to cause the liquid to flow to the one or more discharge extensions and to be expelled through the one or more nozzles in the form of a water mist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas R. Rotondo, Christine M. Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20140015245
    Abstract: A multi-direction fastening device for fastening a plurality of wiring elements is provided. The fastening device includes a casing having a front thread defining a front hole, a first rear thread defining a first read hole, a second rear thread defining a second rear hole, and a third rear thread defining a third rear hole. A first fastening component is fastened to the first rear thread. A second fastening component is fastened to the second rear thread. A third fastening component is fastened to the third rear thread. A first wiring element can pass the front hole and the first rear hole. A second wiring element can pass the front hole and the second rear hole. A third wiring element can pass the front hole and the third rear hole. The front hole can be engaged with a hole of an electric box, a board or a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Teh-Tsung CHIU
  • Publication number: 20140002993
    Abstract: A fitting includes a body, a first connection member provided on the body, a second connection member provided on the body opposite to the first connection member, a third connection member provided on the body generally perpendicular to the first and second connection members, and a flange extending from the body substantially perpendicular to the first, second, and third connection members. The flange includes a captive mounting fastener configured and disposed to secure the fitting to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert K. Mullady
  • Publication number: 20130327415
    Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for connecting a plurality of pipes are provided. The coupling mechanisms may include a first portion including a first wall having a substantially arcuate cross-sectional shape and defining a first channel, a second portion including a second wall having a substantially arcuate cross-sectional shape and defining a second channel, and a hinge portion connecting together the first portion and the second portion. The first portion and second portion may be configured to pivot about the hinge portion. In an open configuration of a coupling mechanism, the first portion may be laterally adjacent to the second portion. In a closed configuration of a coupling mechanism, the first portion and the second portion may be folded together about the hinge portion to form a first lumen encased by the first wall and the second wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: William Paul Camp, JR., Owen Michael Atchison
  • Publication number: 20130307262
    Abstract: A hopper tee having a horizontal portion through which granular material is unloaded from a tank trailer or hopper car, the hopper tee integrally forms a vertical segment, that secures with the bottom of the hopper, to provide for unloading of granular material for usage or storage. The upper front portion of the tee, as it transitions from its vertical segment to the horizontal flow path has secured or cast therewith a ledge, that provides for accumulation of the unloading granular material therein, to function as a wear pad to resist against abrasion, and accelerated wear out, of the tee, at that location, during prolonged usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: David E. Sisk
  • Publication number: 20130307261
    Abstract: A brazing method connects an assembly made up of a pipe, a component provided with an opening, and a compensation element. The compensation element includes a support section and an insertion section that is arranged between an end of the pipe and the opening of the component. An inside diameter of the compensation element is smaller than a diameter of the opening in the component. The insertion section is inserted into the end of the pipe, and the support section is located between the pipe and the component and rests on the component at the edge of the opening. The compensation element, the pipe, and the component are heated, preferably inductively, in a region of the compensation element to a temperature above the melting temperature of brazing material that is present in the region of the brazing points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Steck
  • Publication number: 20130300105
    Abstract: A punch for forming opposite ends of a copper tube into a T includes a tapered or shovel-nose such that the spacing between the ends of the opposed punches is reduced, thereby reducing the excess copper remaining in the T once formed. A method of forming the fitting employs the shovel-nose punches in a hydro-forming process to accommodate such results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: NIBCO INC.
    Inventor: John W. Schlabach
  • Patent number: 8544267
    Abstract: An engine assembly comprising a cylinder head, turbocharger in fluid communication with the cylinder head and exhaust conduit in fluid communication with the turbocharger and method of making the assembly using a single human assembler includes: mounting the turbine to the cylinder head; using a first assembly aid to form a slidable joint between the exhaust conduit and head; using a second assembly aid to form a movable joint between the turbine and exhaust conduit and align the turbine outlet flange and exhaust conduit inlet flange; using a third assembly aid to pilotingly engage the flanges; disposing a clamp about the turbine outlet flange and the exhaust conduit inlet flange; tightening the second assembly aid sufficiently to form an immovable joint; tightening the clamp to form a sealed joint between the flanges; and tightening the first assembly aid to form a fixed joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Curt R. Danielewicz, Brian J. Edwards, Hardo Barths
  • Patent number: 8534093
    Abstract: A unit for an ejector-type refrigeration cycle includes an ejector, first and second evaporators connected in parallel to a downstream side of the ejector and configured to evaporate the refrigerant discharged from the outlet of the ejector, and a refrigerant distributor configured to distribute the refrigerant discharged from an outlet of the ejector to a side of the first evaporator and a side of the second evaporator. The ejector draws refrigerant from a refrigerant suction port by a high-velocity refrigerant flow jetted from a nozzle portion, and mixes the refrigerant injected from the nozzle portion with the refrigerant drawn from the refrigerant suction port so as to discharge the mixed refrigerant from the outlet of the ejector. The ejector and the refrigerant distributor are connected to each other such that the refrigerant discharged from the outlet of the ejector directly flows into the refrigerant distributor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Takayuki Sugiura, Hirotsugu Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 8496471
    Abstract: Pilot light gas line connector assemblies and methods for cleaning a pilot light orifice are disclosed herein. An exemplary connector assembly for coupling to a pilot light gas line and cleaning a pilot orifice has a first fitting end, a second fitting end, and a passageway therebetween. The first fitting end is adapted to receive a first end of the pilot light gas line and the second fitting end is adapted to receive a valve capable of directing forced air from a forced air source into the second fitting end. Methods of cleaning a pilot orifice of a pilot light system include removing the pilot light gas line from a gas port and coupling the pilot light gas line to a pilot light gas line connector assembly. Then forced air is directed into the connector assembly and through the pilot light gas line, thereby cleaning the pilot orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel B. Griffith
  • Patent number: 8490600
    Abstract: The present invention provides a common rail formed by bonding a common rail body and a common rail holder which has a pressing surface and a convex bonding surface, by means of a heat pressure bonding process and a liquid phase diffusion bonding process, wherein the height H of the convex bonding surface satisfies 1 ?m?H?50 ?m, and the common rail holder includes a deformation introducing portion in which an area of a cross-section parallel to the pressing surface is smaller than the area of the pressing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignees: Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Fukujukogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryuichi Honma, Ryuji Uemori, Yasushi Hasegawa, Yutaka Takagi
  • Patent number: 8485561
    Abstract: A combined structure for air-conditioning ventilation comprises a tee connector (1), an easy connector (40), and a caliber adapter (30). The tee connector (1) comprises a tubular adjustable part (10) at its cylindrical tube (3) for outflow ventilation. The caliber adapter (30) may be installed at the inflow cylindrical tube (14) of the tee connector (1). By clamping the snap-fit points of the easy connector (40) into the snap-fit points (7) that is located on a first cylindrical tube (3) of the tee connector (1), the easy connector (40) may be installed at the first cylindrical tube (3). The resulting combined structure can be easily installed and used, and can have its parts easily switched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Shanghai Yinda Air Conditioning Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jincai Guo