Nipple Includes Seal Patents (Class 285/139.2)
  • Patent number: 11804700
    Abstract: A sheath structure includes an outer member, and an inner member formed in a cylindrical shape in a state in which a first portion and a second portion are engaged with an engaging portion, and capable of being fitted into the outer member from an end portion of the outer member. In the inner member, the first portion and the second portion are not engaged with the engaging portion but interfere with the end portion of the outer member and are not capable of being fitted into the outer member, when a maximum insertable number of the predetermined routed members insertable into the outer member are inserted therein. The first portion and the second portion are engaged with the engaging portion and capable of being fitted into the outer member, when the predetermined routed members of a prescribed number smaller than the maximum insertable number are inserted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ayumu Takagi, Takashi Nomoto, Katsuya Yoshimura
  • Patent number: 10899503
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard, and/or an insulating container mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, David J. Bell, Matt Bryson, Tom Goike
  • Patent number: 10247644
    Abstract: An air sampling system for a low-temperature space is disclosed. The air sampling system includes an air sampling pipe for passing sampling air to an air sampling device, and a sampling conduit extending from the low-temperature space to outside the low-temperature space. The sampling conduit is connected to the sampling pipe. The sampling conduit is selectively accessible from outside the low-temperature space for removal of ice build-up within the sampling conduit. Also disclosed is a kit for an air sampling system. Also disclosed is a method, computing system, air-sampling device and air monitoring system that evaluates an air sampling network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Garrett Thermal Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Meikle, Paul Basil Leslie, John Vythoulkas, Matthew Stephen Korsa, Tawfeeq Gehad Al-Farra, Ronald Knox
  • Patent number: 10240695
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, a kit, and a method for repairing a sump wall pipe fitting. The apparatus may comprise first and second fitting halves for repairing a penetration fitting for a sump wall, the fitting halves having a semi-annular flange with a seal plate adapted to be sealed to the sump wall; at least one semi-cylindrical cuff that extends axially outward from surface of the semi-annular flange opposite the seal plate; and a semi-annular rib that extends radially inward from the semi-annular flange spaced at a distance between the seal plate and a rim of the at least one semi-cylindrical cuff. A dispensed bonder may also be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Icon Containment Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Jason Mitchell
  • Patent number: 10218122
    Abstract: A circular connector assembly having a plug shell, a coupling ring and a housing and a method of retaining the housing. The plug shell has a flexible insert-receiving retention portion and a flange provided proximate the flexible insert-receiving retention portion. The flexible insert-receiving retention portion has an insert-receiving opening. The coupling ring has an internal threaded portion and an engagement portion. The internal threaded portion is configured to cooperate with the flange. The engagement portion is dimensioned to resiliently deform the flexible insert-receiving retention portion when the engagement portion is provided in contact with the flexible insert-receiving retention portion. The insert is inserted into and maintained in the plug shell by the flexible insert-receiving retention portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Alex Robert Rengifo
  • Patent number: 10006570
    Abstract: A pipe joint includes a joint main body, a cap nut, a sleeve, an insertion groove between a pipe body mounting section and an external thread section of the joint main body, and an elastic member disposed in the insertion groove. When the external thread section and an internal thread section of the cap nut are screwed, the end face of the distal end side of the sleeve comes into contact with one end face of the elastic member to compress the elastic member, and the elastic member presses, with a self-repulsion force, the end face of the distal end side of the sleeve in the axial direction. Then, an inner circumferential surface of a proximal end side of the sleeve compresses the pipe body in a radial direction of the pipe body through a reaction force received from a fitting surface of the cap nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: JUNKOSHA INC.
    Inventors: Keiji Yoda, Hiroji Oda
  • Patent number: 9427904
    Abstract: A fitting for vacuum assisted resin transfer molding and an associated method of use. The fitting includes a base, a sealing washer, a sealing nut, and an inner nut. The fitting is adapted such that it may be reused many times without failing and without causing damage to the fitting, the mold or any resulting hardened resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Xerojex LLC
    Inventor: Stephen Crane
  • Publication number: 20150084331
    Abstract: A drain hub can include a housing, a base, and a damming device. The housing has a cavity that traverses its length and can include a top housing portion, a middle housing portion having at least one wall and a number of drainage apertures that traverse the wall, and a bottom housing portion. The base is rotatably disposed within the housing cavity and has a base cavity traversing its length. The base can include a top base portion having a number of slotted features disposed along a top surface. The base can also include a bottom base portion that extends beyond an aperture in the bottom housing portion. The damming device can be disposed within the housing cavity adjacent to the top base portion and the top housing portion, where the damming device has an elastomeric material and at least one aperture through which at least one conductor traverses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Kyle Steven Barna
  • Patent number: 8905441
    Abstract: A drain hub can include a housing, a base, and a damming device. The housing has a cavity that traverses its length and can include a top housing portion, a middle housing portion having at least one wall and a number of drainage apertures that traverse the wall, and a bottom housing portion. The base is rotatably disposed within the housing cavity and has a base cavity traversing its length. The base can include a top base portion having a number of slotted features disposed along a top surface. The base can also include a bottom base portion that extends beyond an aperture in the bottom housing portion. The damming device can be disposed within the housing cavity adjacent to the top base portion and the top housing portion, where the damming device has an elastomeric material and at least one aperture through which at least one conductor traverses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Kyle Steven Barna
  • Patent number: 8807601
    Abstract: A compression seal assembly that can be installed on a wall without requiring access to both sides of the wall. The compression seal comprises a core member, a split washer, a gasket, and a first nut. The core member includes a cylindrical body and a flange rigidly attached to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body includes a smooth cylindrical portion separating the flange from a first set of threads. The split washer is helical shaped and has a first end and a second end. The split washer is ramped through the hole until the split washer is entirely on the first side of the wall. A gasket is then inserted onto the smooth cylindrical portion adjacent the second side of the wall, and the first nut is threaded onto the first set of threads. As the first nut is tightened, the split washer, the wall and the gasket are compressed between the flange and first nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Evergreen Tool Co., Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Anderson
  • Patent number: 8757667
    Abstract: A connector for a flow managing device in fluid communication with an outlet conduit is disclosed. The connector can comprise a receiving member, an engaging member, and an adapter. The receiving member can be secured to the adapter, which can be secured to a side wall of a basin near an outlet coupled to the outlet conduit. The adapter can comprise a curvature plate having a curvature that complements a curvature of the side wall. The adapter can further comprise an adapter bore through the curvature plate and an adapter conduit extending from the curvature plate and at least partially overlapping the adapter bore. The flow managing apparatus can be secured to the engaging member, which can be engaged with the receiving member. Fluid from the basin can flow through the flow managing device, the engaging member, the receiving member, and the adapter and into the outlet conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: IPEX Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Guillaume Hugo Marquis-Martin
  • Publication number: 20140158055
    Abstract: An adaptor fitting 10 by which an animal feeding teat can be mounted to a feeder F. The adaptor 10 has a first section 11 to which the feeding teat can be fitted. A second section 12 is engagable with the first section 11. The first and second sections 11 and 12 are, in use, engagable through an opening O in the wall W of a feeder F such that the first and second sections are respectively located at the outer and inner sides of the wall W. The second section 12 has a sealing part 26 that, upon relative movement between the first and second sections 11 and 12 during fitment of the adaptor to the wall W, engages into the material from which the wall W is made. This creates a seal around the opening O in the wall W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Dymock MCINTYRE
  • Patent number: 8511714
    Abstract: A connector assembly for a flow restricting apparatus is disclosed. The flow restricting apparatus comprises an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit. The connector assembly comprises a first member configured to be engaged with the flow restricting apparatus at least partially about the outlet. The first member comprises a first face, a second face, and a bore defined through the first member. The connector assembly comprises a second member comprising a first side, a second side, a bore defined through the second member, at least one projection extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, and sealing means for sealing positioned intermediate the first member and the second member. The at least one projection forms a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Ipex Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Guillaume Hugo Marquis-Martin
  • Patent number: 8511715
    Abstract: A pipe connector for providing a fluid connection between two pipe sections. The connector includes a connector housing, the housing including a first fluid flow port, a second fluid flow port and a fluid flow chamber extending between the first and second fluid flow ports. The connector includes a first attachment assembly for attaching the connector to the first pipe section, such that, in use, the first fluid flow port is fluidly connected to an aperture provided in a sidewall of the first pipe section. The connector further includes a second attachment assembly for attaching the connector to the second pipe section, such that, in use, the second fluid flow port is fluidly connected to an open end of the second pipe section. The connector still further includes a seal for, in use, providing a fluid seal between the housing and the first pipe section about the fluid connection between the first fluid flow port and the aperture provided in the sidewall of the first pipe section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Flowcon Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Flowcon Unit Trust
    Inventors: Calum McCann, Glenn McCann
  • Patent number: 8468849
    Abstract: A multi-port device such as a thermal expansion valve for an air conditioning system includes a seal structure with a first seal portion and a second seal portion. The first seal portion includes a metal material adapted to provide a primary seal. The second seal portion is attached to a free edge of the first seal portion and adapted to provide a secondary seal. The multi-port device with seal structure militates against leakage during operation of the air conditioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric William Kesler, Fred Georg Schroeder
  • Patent number: 8231142
    Abstract: A fluid conduit coupling for a turbofan engine wherein the engine has a gas path defined by inner and outer duct walls and the exterior surface of the outer duct wall is readily accessible for visual inspection. In one example, a first fluid line extends across the gas path between the inner and outer duct walls and a second fluid line is connected to the first fluid line at the level of the outer duct wall. The first fluid line may include a female coupling member and the second fluid member may include a mating male coupling member. An annular sealing member is associated with the first and second couplings and a leak path is defined between the annular sealing member and the exterior surface of the outer duct wall, whereby fluid may be detected by visual inspection of the outer duct wall if a leak should occur at the annular sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventor: Bryan W. Olver
  • Patent number: 8186375
    Abstract: A swing spout assembly is disclosed which has a spout having a channel extending from an inlet end to a discharge end. A radially extending groove is formed adjacent the inlet end of the spout, and a snap ring is received in the groove of the spout. A pair of glides in the form of wear washers sandwich the portion of the snap ring extending out of the groove to form a bearing sub-assembly. An escutcheon is positioned around at least part of the inlet end of the spout. A stationary body has a portion that extends into the channel of the spout and a portion extending around an outer radial periphery of the inlet end of the spout. The portion extending around the outer periphery of the inlet end and the escutcheon defining a pocket that retains the bearing sub-assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Terrence J. Andersen, Craig J. Kohn, Meghamukta Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20110233924
    Abstract: An entry boot that provides a fluid-tight seal between a pipe and a sump wall, wherein some of the components of the entry boot are detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Kenney, Jesse Spankowski, Kevin Otte
  • Publication number: 20110031740
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bulkhead fitting. The bulkhead fitting includes biasing means and a plurality of guide rings. In a preferred embodiment, a first guide ring is provided with an annular sidewall and a base extending radially outward from the sidewall, and a second guide ring is configured to mate with the first guide ring. Biasing means is positioned between the guide rings and radially outward of the sidewall to allow expansion and contraction of the first and second guide rings relative to one another, while preventing or inhibiting the biasing means from catching in the threads of the shaft or otherwise contacting the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Jon Terence Stone
  • Patent number: 7758084
    Abstract: A fitting (22) for providing a substantially fluid-tight seal between an opening in a chamber wall (10) and a pipe passing through said opening, said fitting (22) comprising: a first portion (31) adapted to extend through the opening in the chamber wall and; a second portion (32) adapted to form a fluid-tight fit with the first portion (31), both the first portion (31) and the second portion (32) being adapted to allow the pipe to pass therethrough; characterized in that the first portion (31) is formed from a material adapted to bond to a fiber reinforced plastics material and that the second portion (32) is formed from an electrofusible polymeric plastics material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Petrotechnik Limited
    Inventors: John Alexandre Boudry, Nicholas John Metcalf
  • Patent number: 7681923
    Abstract: A fitting and an associated grommet are provided for supporting a conduit penetrating a panel and limiting energy transfer between the conduit and panel. The fitting may include a grommet having annular first and second sections spaced apart from one another and an annular wall extending between the first and second sections such that the wall and first and second sections define a bore. A plurality of ribs protrude from the annular wall, the ribs being distributed circumferentially around the annular wall and spanning between the first and second sections. A tubular liner extends through the bore of the grommet and contacts the first and second sections. The plurality of ribs extend into the bore, and at least some of the ribs contact the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Negley, Rangasamy Elangovan, Yuri Tian, Eric H. Nelson, Paul S. Gregg, Michael A. Ross
  • Patent number: 7677603
    Abstract: A seal assembly for effecting a fluid tight seal between a pipe and an opening in the wall of a structure, particularly a relatively thin-walled structure made of a rigid plastic, fiberglass, or of metal, for example. The seal assembly generally includes a seal ring and an annular nut. The seal ring includes a relatively rigid fastener component having external threads, and a relatively resilient sealing component joined to the fastener component and including a first sealing projection for providing a compressive seal between the seal ring and one side of the structure wall, and a second annular sealing projection for providing a compressive seal between the seal ring and the outer surface of a pipe inserted through the seal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Press-Seal Gasket Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew J. Happel
  • Patent number: 7597361
    Abstract: A bulkhead fitting which may be used on either six inch or eight inch diameter irrigation pipes through the use of an interchangeable base ring. The fitting includes a stem fitting having an interchangeable base ring mounted thereon which is extended upwardly through an outlet opening in an irrigation pipe. An upper washer is mounted on the stem portion of the stem fitting and is maintained thereon through the use of a nut which is threadably mounted on the upper end of the stem fitting. A locking mechanism is provided which prevents the inadvertent loosening of the nut with respect to the stem fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis R. Theilen
  • Patent number: 7578528
    Abstract: A configuration for sealing-off two fluid-carrying subassemblies, in particular for sealing-off a case, the inner space of which is filled with a first fluid and through the inner space of which there is led a pipeline filled with another fluid which flows into a construction space that is separated from the inner space filled with the first fluid by a case wall. Between a first sealing element and a second sealing element there is disposed a supporting ring, which, on each of its side faces assigned to the sealing elements, has a contour for the reception and diversion of a fluid volume which has flowed onto the supporting ring as a result of leakage in the region of the respectively assigned sealing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventor: Stefan Tölle
  • Patent number: 7523965
    Abstract: A coupling is formed from inner and outer members. The inner member is attached to a pipe wall and is formed with a bulge. The outer member is retained by the inner member and is formed with a clamp that surrounds the bulge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Netafim, Ltd.
    Inventor: Abed Masarwa
  • Publication number: 20090033088
    Abstract: A method of assembling a fluid-tight coupling, including a sleeve and a first member is provided. The sleeve includes an end portion generally defined by an axis, and the first member includes a bead. A generally axial force is applied to at least one of the sleeve and the first member, urging a collar of the end portion of the sleeve to guide along a first surface portion. The sleeve is moved in a first direction such that at least a portion of the collar moves beyond at least a portion of the bead such that at least a mating surface of the collar is resiliently urged towards the axis and interferes with a sealing surface of the bead. The sealing surface of the bead is generally annular and is defined by a non-arcuate surface that is generally equal to or less than 90° with respect to the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Giancarlo Battaglini
  • Patent number: 7484772
    Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing an end connection for pipes made from a rigid, but deformable material. An end connection includes a pipe casing (1) that protrudes into a pipe end (15). The pipe casing has an outer mantle surface extending symmetrically around a longitudinal axis (9), to yield a surface (2) of substantially circular cross section having a diameter allowing the pipe end to be applied over the pipe casing. The mantle surface has two recessed parts (3, 4) running peripherally therearound to receive embossed parts (24, 25) of the pipe end (15) for rotational movement between the pipe end and the pipe casing (1). A sealing member (13), between the recessed parts (3, 4), seals a portion of the space between the outer mantle surface and the pipe end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar AB
    Inventor: Rolf Thorensen
  • Publication number: 20090008932
    Abstract: Assembly for connecting a pipe having a flanged end in fluid communication with an opposing part. The assembly includes an insert received coaxially within the pipe end and having a forward end face extending axially beyond the pipe end, a clamp ring received coaxially over the pipe end, and a flange piece which is fastenable to the opposing as received coaxially over the clamp ring. As the flange piece is fastened to the opposing part, the forward end face of the insert is urged into a sealable engagement against a confronting surface of the opposing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Dieter Schulze, Peter Rutz, Norbert Steinmeyer, Martin Ziehl, Andreas Udhofer
  • Publication number: 20080246276
    Abstract: A penetration fitting is provided for forming a sealed penetration through an aperture of a sump wall. The penetration fitting includes a flanged coupling comprising a generally rigid coupler and an integral first flange extending around a portion of the coupler. The first flange is adapted to abut and be sealed against a first side of the sump wall around the aperture. The ends of the coupler further define first and second fittings, the second fitting adapted to extend through the aperture. A ring flange is provided that is adapted to be adhered to an outer circumferential portion of the coupler and to abut and be adhered to a second side of the sump wall around the aperture. Once sealed to the sump wall, the associated piping connections can be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Patent number: 7354075
    Abstract: An adapter assembly having an intermediate ring and a screw-in part for a fluid plug-in system. The adapter assembly includes an externally threaded portion for threading into a threaded bore and an actuating shoulder. A receiving groove is formed in the transition between the actuating shoulder and the externally threaded portion with a first sealing ring is disposed therein. The intermediate ring fits onto the externally threaded portion and has opposing axially spaced annular portions. A first annular portion cooperates with the receiving groove and the actuating shoulder to form a first sealing chamber for the first sealing ring. A second sealing seat of a second annular portion facing away from the actuating shoulder cooperates with a surrounding surface adjacent to the bore and the externally threaded portion to form a second sealing chamber for the second sealing ring axially spaced from the first sealing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Harald Hagen
  • Patent number: 7127751
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for mounting micro jets on whirlpool bath surfaces. Micro jets are mounted in the bottom of cups. The cup containing the micro jet is mounted in an opening performed in the whirlpool bath shell. The proposed method is specially interesting for jets located on surfaces where fluid flows are obstructed such as the surface where a person's back rests when someone lies in a whirlpool bath. This method allows manufacturers to install micro jets those whirlpool bath surfaces without having a recessed part. Moreover, it allows to modify easily the fluid jet pattern depending on the consumer's needs. The present invention also concerns recessed micro jets for whirlpool baths and method for mounting the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Maax Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Lebrun, Steve Donnelly, Bernard Lebrun
  • Patent number: 7121589
    Abstract: Tank fittings are provided. A tank fitting has a coupling. The coupling includes a flange disposed between a first end and a second end of the coupling. External threads are disposed between the flange and the first end. A gasket is disposed on the coupling between the flange and the first end of the coupling so as to abut the flange. The tank fitting also includes a nut that is threadably attachable to the external threads of the coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Norwesco, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hawkinson, Jerome T. Paulson
  • Patent number: 7052048
    Abstract: A through-flange for attaching a pipe to the curved sidewall of a vessel. A flange portion of the through-flange is contoured to match the curvature of the sidewall and thus can be glued directly to the sidewall. A retaining ring also being contoured to match the sidewall is inserted over a tubular portion of the through-flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Paragon Aquatics, a division of Pentair Pool Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Murphy
  • Patent number: 6997484
    Abstract: A pump discharge conduit system for allowing discharge from a pump to be discharged out of the structure. The pump discharge conduit system includes an output conduit being designed for extending through the wall of the structure. The output conduit comprises an inlet end and an outlet end. The inlet end of the output conduit is designed for being positioned in an interior of the structure whereby the inlet end is in fluid communication with the pump. The outlet end of the output conduit is positioned outside of the structure whereby the output conduit is for directing discharge from the pump to the outside of the structure through the outlet aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Jeremy Hauk
  • Patent number: 6860518
    Abstract: A corrugated plastic pipe with an integral fastening section, whereby the corrugated plastic pipe can be fastened to any object by way of the fastening section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Fraenkische Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Manfred Krauss, Sören Schröter
  • Patent number: 6767032
    Abstract: A liquid tight connector for connecting metallic or non-metallic conduit to a panels or junction box. The connector includes a forward end that accommodates either a spring steel adapter or a lock nut to secure the forward end to a panel in a liquid tight fit. A cover on the rearward end encloses an annular sealing ring and an annular retaining ring to form a conduit accepting channel including a conduit sealing portion and a conduit retaining portion. A conduit is secured to the rearward end of the connector by simply pushing it within the channel and tightening the cover to achieve a liquid tight fit. By eliminating disassembly and reassembly of parts, the connector provides significant labor savings over prior art liquid tight conduit connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 6729657
    Abstract: A method of fastening a tube (101) to a wall (401) includes fastening a first assembly (200) to an outer perimeter of the tube and inserting the tube into an opening in the wall (401) such that the first assembly (200) is disposed on a first side of the wall (401). The second assembly (1100) is fastened to the outer perimeter of the tube such that the second assembly (1100) is disposed on a second side of the wall (401). The second assembly (1100) is tightened toward the wall (401) such that an edge (503 or 505) protruding from the second assembly (1100) cuts the second side of the wall (401). The form of the method may be utilized to maintain electromagnetic shielding for the opening in the wall (401).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventor: Perry D. Haymon
  • Patent number: 6676168
    Abstract: A hollow fitting assembly is secured with a pressure-tight seal in a hole which is disposed in a curved wall of a vessel. A body barrel portion of a hollow body element is inserted through the hole from a concave side of the vessel wall. A force-distributing washer is inserted over the free end of the body barrel portion such that a concave face of the washer faces the hole, and a flat face of the washer faces away from the hole. A pusher flange is screwed onto the free end of the body barrel portion. Jack bolts are screwed into internally threaded apertures of the pusher flange and are brought into abutting relationship with the flat face of the washer so that upon tightening of the jack bolts, a flange portion of the hollow fitting compresses a seal ring against the concave side of the vessel wall to form a pressure-tight seal around the hole. An externally threaded hollow connection member is attached to a threaded interior of the body barrel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: J. Eugene McAliley
  • Patent number: 6616194
    Abstract: A liquid tight connector for connecting non-metallic or metallic conduit to panels or similar devices. The connector is an effort and time saving device that allows connection of conduit to panels without the need to disassemble a portion of the connector and then reassemble again as in prior art devices. The connector allows an installer to simply push a conduit into one end of the connector and push the opposite end of the connector into an aperture in a panel. Liquid tight seals are created between the conduit and the connector and between the connector and the panel. By proper selection of the material of construction, the connector may be built for use with either metallic or non-metallic conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 6550816
    Abstract: A grout vent for a tendon-receiving duct having a tubular fitting with an interior passageway, a nut secured around an exterior surface of the tubular fitting, and a seal extending around the tubular fitting and residing against a surface of the nut. The tubular fitting has a connector at an end thereof for engaging an interior surface of the duct. The tubular fitting extends through a hole formed in a corrugation of the duct so that a shoulder of the connector will abut an interior surface of a wall of the duct. The nut is threadedly engaged with an exterior surface of the tubular fitting so as to exert a compressive force against the seal. A grout line extends through the interior passageway of the tubular fitting so as to allow grout to be injected into an interior passageway of the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Felix L. Sorkin
  • Patent number: 6517117
    Abstract: A watertight, through wall connector has a tubular body, an O-ring and a holder. A neck is formed on one end of the body has to be bent to hold the holder. With such a connector, the neck is not easily cracked during the pressing process, and the deformation of the body will not occur. This can provide a watertight seal. In addition, the O-ring can fully expand by means of being squeezed between the inside wall of the reservoir and the holder. This can provide a watertight seal due to the full expansion of the O-ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Han-Chin Lai
  • Patent number: 6508490
    Abstract: A universal holding tank connector fitting is provided which is formed from thermoplastic material and has a pass-though hub that enters the holding tank wall and is retained thereto by a sealing collar and a threaded nut engaging the sealing collar within the tank. Conformal seals are disposed between the hub and collar and the tank wall, with the hub and collar themselves keyed to the particular tank wall configuration. The hub includes an internal passageway into the tank which is dimensioned to closely receive the particular pipe, which is to be connected via a solvent weld, and, in certain embodiments, an end stop to limit and positively locate the pipe penetration into the tank. The conformal seals are keyed to fit at predetermined locations on the hub and collar, and load concentrating configurations are formed along the sealing surfaces that facilitate even and reliable seal pressure when the fitting elements are compressed together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: John Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6505862
    Abstract: A power steering apparatus (10) includes a housing (22) defining a chamber (25) for holding power steering fluid. The housing (22) has an opening (62, 153, 213) defined by a projection (64, 152, 212) integrally formed on the housing. A conduit (50) extends into the opening (62, 153, 213). A connector assembly (60, 150, 210) connects the conduit (50) with the projection (64, 152, 212) on the housing (22). The connector assembly (60, 150, 210) includes a member (68, 160, 218) engaging the conduit (50) and the projection (64, 152, 212) to connect the conduit with the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Stoll
  • Patent number: 6477220
    Abstract: A flexible penetration attachment for BWR wet-well strainers is provided that causes a suction pipe to communicate with liquid in the wet-well through an aperture in a wet-well wall. The penetration includes a boot for defining an outer circumference of the aperture. A suction pipe having an outer surface extends through the aperture such that an annular space is defined between the aperture outer circumference and the suction pipe outer surface. A resilient seal having a generally U-shaped cross section with first and second ends is placed within the annular space. The first end is fixedly secured to the outer surface of the suction pipe and the second end is fixedly secured to the aperture outer circumference such that the suction pipe may move in response to a force applied to the suction pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC
    Inventor: Adrian P. Wivagg
  • Patent number: 6460896
    Abstract: A pipe coupling for transverse connection of a drainpipe to a concrete sewer pipe of larger relative diameter. The coupling has a hollow, longitudinally extending cylindrical body with first and second ends and interior and exterior surfaces. The body has an external locating shoulder, on the exterior surface, integral with the body and extending outwardly therefrom. The external locating shoulder limits penetration of the coupling in an opening in a sidewall of the concrete pipe. The body also has an internal groove on the interior surface, located at a same longitudinal spacing as the external locating shoulder. The internal groove receives an internal sealing ring for creating a seal between the drainpipe and the body when the drainpipe is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventors: Greg Stephens, Peter Vieveen
  • Patent number: 6224115
    Abstract: An entry fitting having a cylindrical portion and a conical portion including a seal disposed about the body of the entry fitting. An axial displacement member urges the seal along the conical portion to achieve a relatively wide range of sealing force. The entry fitting can include a shield positioned on the exterior of a sump to provide an access space for displacement of the entry fitting toward the exterior of the sump to allow removal and replacement of the seal without first having to remove backfill from the exterior of the sump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Blasch, Frank G. Lamping
  • Patent number: 6209929
    Abstract: A connector for mounting a pipe member (P) having a spiral-shaped wall to a through hole (h) formed in a wall member (W), the connector comprises a bellmouth (1), a holder (2) and a waterproof packing member (3). The bellmouth (1) includes an engaging projection (13) which is formed on the outer periphery (12) of a cylindrical-shaped portion (11) thereof and is engageable with the inner peripheral surface of the pipe member (P). The holder (2) includes a spiral-shaped projection (23) which is formed on the inner peripheral surface (22) of a cylindrical-shaped portion (21) thereof and fittingly engageable with the outer periphery spiral-shaped portion of the pipe member (P). The waterproof packing member (3) is disposed between the wall member (W) and the holder (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Totaku Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Ikegami, Yasuhiro Kikumori, Noboru Someda, Yoshiaki Tatsuta, Toshifumi Fujiwara, Toshio Morimatsu
  • Patent number: 6193284
    Abstract: A connector for connecting a heat exchanger tube to a heating vessel bulkhead, includes a connector housing, a sealing and locking nut, and a first and second o-ring. The connector housing includes a first conduit having an exterior surface, on which are formed a threaded portion, a peripheral bulkhead seating surface, and a first o-ring receiving cavity, such that the first o-ring receiving cavity is positioned between the threaded portion and the peripheral bulkhead seating surface. A bulkhead sealing ring has a second o-ring receiving cavity. A second conduit has a cross-section corresponding to the cross-section of the heat exchanger tube. The sealing nut engages the threaded exterior of the first conduit, and the locking nut engages and locks the sealing nut against the exterior surface of the bulkhead. The first o-ring is positioned within the first o-ring cavity, and the second o-ring is positioned within the second o-ring cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Henny Penny Corporation
    Inventor: James D. King
  • Patent number: 6192526
    Abstract: A top mounted flush valve is provided for installation in a blind drain hole in the bottom wall of a toilet tank of a conventional one-piece gravity operated toilet. The flush valve includes a generally cylindrical valve body sized for insertion through the drain hole from the upperside of the bottom wall of the tank. A seal member on an underside of the valve body provides a watertight seal between the valve body and an upperside of the bottom wall of the tank. A generally cylindrical drive collar is rotatable within a central aperture of the valve body. A generally cylindrical spring nut has a threaded portion engaged with a threaded portion of the drive collar so that the drive collar can be screwed to generate relative movement between the drive collar and the spring nut along a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Lavelle Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Nichols-Roy, Alberto C. Torres
  • Patent number: 6183021
    Abstract: A pass-through dual containment fitting that protectively seals a portion of pass-through tubing has a fitting body that incorporates a first end, a second end and a collar, each having a longitudinal bore for receiving the pass-through tubing. The second end having an extending nose portion. A radially compressive sealing device is engagable with the first end of the fitting body. When the radially compressive sealing device is fully engaged with the first end a fluid-tight seal is formed between the device and the fitting body. A dual containment sealing device incorporates containment tubing having a flared end and a flared end fitting. The extending nose portion of the fitting body is inserted into the flared end. The flared end fitting engages the second end of the fitting body to compress the flared end to the extending nose portion to form a fluid-tight seal between the dual containment sealing device and the fitting body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Fluoroware, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew E. Walsh, Gary A. Wolf, Eric G. Soderstrom, Sr.