Abstract: A self-recoiling hose system provides an expandible-length hose that automatically condenses to a smaller size upon completion of usage. The system includes an inner elastic tube, a protective sheath, a fluid inlet, and a fluid outlet. The inner elastic tube is an inert, flexible, elongated hollow member capable of transporting fluids, especially water, from a source to a desired location. The protective sheath is a hollow elongated member which sleeves and prevents the inner elastic tube from being directly contacted. The fluid inlet allows fluids to enter the inner elastic tube, while the fluid outlet allows fluids to exit the inner elastic tube.

Abstract: A method for coupling a fitting to a tubing end includes pressing a collar over the outer surface of the tubing until the strain on the collar in the hoop direction is at a predetermined level, or pressing a collar with a predetermined axial load.

Abstract: A method for coupling a fitting to a tubing end includes pressing a collar over the outer surface of the tubing until the strain on the collar in the hoop direction is at a predetermined level, or pressing a collar with a predetermined axial load.

Abstract: A tubing assembly is provided that can comprise a plurality of tubes or lumens that can be disposed within a head of a peristaltic pump. The tubing assembly can provide a flow rate or volume capacity that is generally equal to or greater than that achieved with a comparable prior art tube while operating at higher pressures than that possible using the prior art tube. Further, in accordance with some embodiments, the tubing assembly can achieve a longer working life than a comparable prior art tube, and the load on the pump motor can be reduced such that the pump life is increased and/or a larger pump motor is not required to achieve such advantageous results.

Abstract: Flow cell devices, cartridges, and systems are described that provide reduced manufacturing complexity, lowered consumable costs, and flexible system throughput for nucleic acid sequencing and other chemical or biological analysis applications. The flow cell device can include a capillary flow cell device or a microfluidic flow cell device.

Abstract: A connecting kit for an irrigation hose includes a hollow male body having, at a relative end, a connector including an end head and a hollow female body, including a second seat for the end head and having a second longitudinal extension greater than a first longitudinal extension of the end head.

Abstract: An adapter for an expandable hose is an apparatus used to connect an expandable hose to other fluid management tools. The apparatus is also configured to prevent leakages in multi-channel expandable hoses. An objective of the apparatus is to provide a connection for expandable hoses. The apparatus is designed to prevent leakage between expandable hoses and the apparatus. A threaded connector enables attachment of the expandable hose to other hoses. Another unit fits inside the inner channel of an expandable hose, while a third part surrounds the inner channel of the expandable hose. An annular fastener secures the outer channel of the expandable hose to the inner channel. A cover or housing may be added to protect components from damage due to external stimuli. Altogether, the apparatus enables a user to securely attach an expandable hose to a spout, faucet, spicket, another hose, or a variety of other devices.

Abstract: A tubing splicing device for repairing tubing includes a pair of housings. Each housing comprises a barrel, which is open-ended. A pipe, which is externally threaded, is positioned in and rotationally coupled to the barrel. The pipe is configured to be threadedly inserted into a respective segment of a tubular substrate so that the tubular substrate is drawn into a first end of the housing to sealably couple the pipe to the tubular substrate. A first coupler is coupled to a second end of one of the housings. A second coupler is coupled to a second end of other of the housings. The second coupler, being complementary to the first coupler, is positioned to couple to the first coupler to couple the one of the housings to the other of the housings. Concurrently, the pipes are sealably coupled to sealably couple two segments of the tubular substrate.

Abstract: A pipe connecting device configured to connect at least two pipes, comprises a pipe including a catching ledge at a connecting end portion thereof and made of stainless steel or copper; a first connecting member formed in a cylindrical shape and having a spring seating portion on which a circular plate spring is seated, a pipe through-hole through which the pipe passes, and a screw recess provided inside the first connecting member; and a second connecting member provided with an o-ring seating portion on which an o-ring is seated at a side at which the pipe is coupled and an outer surface having a screw thread, wherein a through-portion having the same inner diameter as the pipe is formed in the second connecting member.

Abstract: Reduced noise abrasive blasting assemblies and systems are described. The new assemblies and systems are comprised of standard blast hose, accelerator hose, couplings and nozzle. The improved abrasive blasting system maintains abrasive particle velocity while decreasing the exit gas velocity and consequently decreasing sound production. This is accomplished through an acceleration section with reduced inner diameter and sufficient length to provide the necessary abrasive particle velocity. The new system maintains the productivity and efficiency of conventional abrasive blasting systems but with greatly reduced acoustic noise production and reduces operator fatigue due to the lower weight of the carried portion of the system.

Abstract: The invention includes a connector for coupling to a composite pipe, and methods for forming the same. The connector has a seal carrier forming a fluid passage that is made of a first material and that includes a seal receiving portion configured to receive at least one seal and a first coupling surface on an outer seal carrier surface. The connector also has an interconnect with a passage configured to receive the seal carrier that is made of a second material and includes a second coupling surface on an inner interconnect surface configured for coupling with the first coupling surface to connect the seal carrier and the interconnect and a third coupling surface on an outer interconnect surface.

Abstract: A connecting device for a washing machine or other apparatuses that connect to a water conduit includes a main body configured to connect to a water supply hose, having a passage through which water passes; a sealing unit in the main body, configured to contact the water conduit; a fixing unit in the main body, fixed to or in contact with an outer surface of the water conduit; and a tightening unit that screws onto the main body, configured to press and/or fix the fixing unit to the water conduit when the tightening unit is tightened. There is no need for a separate tool, because the connecting device is easily and conveniently connected by hand tightening the tightening unit.

Abstract: A device for connecting a tap and/or external water source and a water supply hose including an elastic sealing unit configured to receive or contact an end of the tap; a tightening unit including a screw groove on an inner surface thereof, having an inner diameter that decreases from an opening to a bottom of the screw groove; and a connection unit including a coupling portion having the elastic sealing unit therein, a screw thread on an outer peripheral surface thereof configured to mate with or receive the screw groove of the tightening unit, and a hose connection portion configured to connect an end of the hose, wherein an inner diameter of the elastic sealing unit is smaller than an outer diameter of the end of the tap and/or external water source, and an inner diameter of the elastic sealing unit decreases from one end to another end.

Abstract: A hose connector comprises a connector main body (12, 112, 190), a lock member (14, 82, 88, 94, 114), a cam mechanism (70, 170: 68, 168, 194) that converts the rotational movement of the lock member into an axial movement thereof, and clamping features (24; 42, 142) formed in the inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the lock member and the connector main body which clamps a hose end by moving axially toward each other. The hose end can be connected to a pipe or a pipe-like member with ease in a reliable manner and without requiring a tool.

Abstract: A connection between a drill pipe (1) made of carbon- or glass fiber-reinforced plastic and a tubular, preferably metal connector (2) that is partially held in one end (3) of the drill pipe (1) and is cemented to it is characterized in that a thrust element (8) that is positively connected to the connector (2) in the region of the end (3) of the drill pipe (1), in which the connector (2) is held, presses on the outside of the end (3) of the drill pipe (1).

Abstract: A drain cover with a locking mechanism which has a cylindrical body with a first end, a second end, an end wall at the first end and a peripheral sidewall that extends between the first end and the second end. The peripheral sidewall has an exterior surface and an interior surface which defines an interior bore. A wedge member positioned at the second end of the peripheral sidewall and is movable from a release position to a locking position. In the release position each wedge member is positioned at the second end of the peripheral sidewall. In the locking position each wedge member is moved up the exterior surface of the peripheral sidewall toward the first end. Means are provided for moving each wedge member from the release position to the locking position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an end fitting and method to install the end fitting to a flexible pipe. The method includes disposing a shell mandrel at a free end of the flexible pipe external to a jacket of the flexible pipe and performing a cutback of layers of the flexible pipe to expose an internal pressure sheath of the flexible pipe. An armor layer of the flexible pipe is radially outward from an axial direction of the flexible pipe. At least one internal pressure containment transition component and at least one internal pressure sheath seal are installed on the exposed free end of the flexible pipe. The end fitting is assembled such that the at least one internal pressure containment transition component and at least one seal are assembled with non-radial fasteners having a backward facing direction.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a connecting arrangement for connecting a high-pressure hose to a connector. It features a hollow hose nipple that can be at least sectionally inserted into the hose. A screw sleeve that sectionally encompasses the high-pressure hose can be arranged on the hose nipple. The hose nipple is fluidically connected to the connector and can be connected to the connector by means of a union nut.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a connecting arrangement for connecting a high-pressure hose to a connector. It features a hollow hose nipple that can be at least sectionally inserted into the hose. A screw sleeve that sectionally encompasses the high-pressure hose can be arranged on the hose nipple. The hose nipple is fluidically connected to the connector and can be connected to the connector by means of a union nut.

Abstract: Methods of coupling a catheter to a stem are disclosed. In some embodiments, a stem extends longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end, and the stem can include at least one enlargement positioned between the proximal end and the distal end. In some embodiments, a catheter can be positioned over the at least one enlargement and over a region of the stem that is proximal to the at least one enlargement. In further embodiments, a collar can be mated to the stem.

Abstract: A method of energizing a high pressure tube connector for a well comprising a tube; a first connector assembly comprising: a female profile disposed over the tube and a first ferrule disposed over the tube adjacent the female profile; a second connector assembly comprising: an inverted jam nut disposed over the tube and a second ferrule disposed over the tube adjacent the inverted jam nut, wherein the second ferrule extends along the tube in a direction opposite the first ferrule; a nipple comprising a test port, wherein the nipple is disposed over the tube between the first ferrule and the second ferrule; a primary seal formed by compressing the first ferrule into the female profile using a pressure from the test port; and a secondary seal formed by compressing the second ferrule into the inverted jam nut using the pressure from the test port.

Abstract: The piping component is comprised in part of a metal housing that is positionable with a metal pipe. The metal housing forms an opening in which a piping component body is inserted. The body of the piping component can be fastened to the metal housing an epoxy adhesive, a set screw connection, a threaded connection, press fit connection, a key connection or a pin connection or a combination of these connections. The body is comprised of a plastic or a ceramic, which is less expensive than metal and facilitates forming, including machining or molding, while maintaining its structural integrity in a hostile fluid environment, such as in oil or gas. Piping components such as flowmeters, flow conditioners, small volume provers, static mixers, samplers, and valves are contemplated for use with these multiple materials.

Abstract: A high pressure energizable tube connector for a well comprising a tube; a first connector assembly comprising: a female profile disposed over the tube and a first ferrule disposed over the tube adjacent the female profile; a second connector assembly comprising: an inverted jam nut disposed over the tube and a second ferrule disposed over the tube adjacent the inverted jam nut, wherein the second ferrule extends along the tube in a direction opposite the first ferrule; a nipple comprising a test port, wherein the nipple is disposed over the tube between the first ferrule and the second ferrule; a primary seal formed by compressing the first ferrule into the female profile using a pressure from the test port; and a secondary seal formed by compressing the second ferrule into the inverted jam nut using the pressure from the test port.

Abstract: The connector has a body, detent ring and a nut. The body has a threaded portion that has a proximal end. The detent ring is mounted around the body and has a ring body. The ring body has an outer surface and at least one resilient detent member attached to the outer surface of the ring body. The nut is tightened on the threaded portion of the body and has an end and multiple bars attached to the end of the nut and engaging the at least one detent member. The connector informs users of a tightening level and prevents damage due to over-tightening.

Abstract: A hose (10) comprising a tubular body (12) of flexible material arranged between an inner and an outer helically wound wire (22, 24). The hose (10) further comprises an axial strengthening means (20) adapted to reduce deformation of the tubular body (12) when the tubular body (12) is subjected to axial tension, the axial strengthening means (20) being adapted to exert a radially inward force on at least part of the tubular body (12) when axial strengthening means (20) is subjected to axial tension.

Abstract: The coupler is provided that has two ends or openings. On one end, the coupler is adapted for receiving a stainless steel pipe. The stainless steel pipe fits inside or into one end of the coupler and is securely and tightly held inside the coupler by a snap lock. An O-ring rests against the end of the stainless steel pipe and forms a seal when the stainless steel pipe is inserted into the coupler. On the other end, the coupler is adapted for receiving a plastic or PVC pipe. The plastic pipe fits inside a recessed opening of the coupler, and is securely and tightly held inside the coupler by a clamp lock or by glue. An O-ring rests against the end of the plastic pipe and forms a seal when the plastic pipe is inserted into the coupler.

Abstract: A unitary conduit for transporting a fluid is described, the conduit comprising a body and a flow passage located within the body, the flow passage having an inlet end and an exit end, wherein the flow passage and the body have a unitary construction. In another embodiment, a unitary conduit has a flow passage wherein the cross sectional shape of the flow passage changes from a first cross sectional shape to a second cross sectional shape. In another embodiment, the exterior contour of the body generally conforms to the interior contour of the flow passage. In another embodiment, the flow passage branches to a plurality of sub-passages.

Abstract: A compression sleeve comprises a rolled blank having opposing ends coupled together to form a tubular body. A method of forming a compression sleeve comprises forming a blank having opposing ends. At least one notch with at least one relief portion is formed in the blank. The blank is rolled to form a tubular configuration, and the opposing ends are coupled to maintain the tubular configuration.

Abstract: A tube fitting (50) that uses two basic components, namely a fitting body (54) and a fitting nut (52). The nut (52) and body (54) are adapted to be threadably coupled together by relative rotation therebetween. The nut (52) includes an integral tube gripping ring (80) that may be separable from the nut upon pull-up of the fitting. The tube gripping ring and nut (52) form a trepan in which a sealant (400) is disposed.

Abstract: A joint assembly for flexible and semi-rigid piping, such as high density polyethylene piping or the like. The assembly comprises a joint end sleeve and a nut. The joint end sleeve comprises in series first, second, third and fourth co-axial sections of circular cross-sections. The first and second sections are to be disposed within the end of the piping. The nut, with an internal threaded surface, is made of a material harder than the one used in the piping and with a higher or equal hardness than the one on the joint end sleeve. The nut is configured to press the end of the piping around the first and second sections.

Abstract: A fluid transfer hose coupling has a metal body with a tubular tail which has an exterior buttress thread. The shell of the coupling has an axial bore for screwing on to the tail and a threaded counterbore with an interior buttress thread of opposite hand. When the hose is inserted in the shell and the tail is screwed into the shell, the hose is squeezed and urged into the shell.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining ends of a pair of ducts together in end-to-end relationship has a collar with a first end portion and a second end portion, a first coupler element translatably secured to an exterior of the collar for moving the first end portion between first and second positions, and a second coupler element translatably secured to the exterior of the collar so as to move the second end portion between first and second positions. The end portions have a plurality of fingers that are movable so as to be free of the surfaces of the duct when in the first position and which contact a rib of the duct when in the second position. The collar and the coupler elements form a liquid-tight seal over the respective ends of the pair of ducts.

Abstract: A material feed hose has a multilayered hose with an inflow end, an intermediate length, and an outflow end. The hose has an an armored crush-resistant outer layer and a heating layer disposed between an inner layer and an intermediate insulating layer. A pair of hollow tubular fittings have a beveled inflow to limit the amount of material which is out of the flow path as the material moves through the hose. The fittings have an associated pair of hose clamps.

Abstract: A tubing and connector system including a plastic tubing or hose having a helical outer surface, a plastic lock nut having a helical internal surface with the same thread pitch as the pitch of the tubing outer surface, and a fitting having several barbs formed on its outer surface. The tubing and connector system has few parts and is easy to assemble by having the inner surface of the tubing engage the barbs of the fitting, and the lock nut, being mounted on the outer surface of the tubing, is rotated over the tubing and the fitting so as to squeeze the tubing between the lock nut and the fitting. Disassembly for washing is also easily accomplished by backing the lock nut away from the fitting and pulling the tubing off of the fitting.

Abstract: A joint assembly for flexible and semi-rigid piping, such as high density polyethylene piping or the like. The assembly comprises a joint end sleeve and a nut. The joint end sleeve comprises in series first, second, third and fourth co-axial sections of circular cross-sections. The first and second sections are to be disposed within the end of the piping. The nut, with an internal threaded surface, is made of a material harder than the one used in the piping and with a higher or equal hardness than the one on the joint end sleeve.

Abstract: A system for effecting fluid-tight coupling and mechanical joinder between a medical device and a catheter tube. An elongated catheter connection stem attached to the medical device is received in the lumen of the catheter. A catheter securement collar is advanced proximally along the exterior of the catheter and connection stem inside the catheter into the assembled condition of the connection system, passing a locking ring on the interior of the securement collar over an enlargement on the distal end of the connection stem. Maximum catheter compression occurs at the locking ring, while a void internal of the catheter system is filled with an enlarged securement lip of catheter material. Distal of maximum catheter wall compression, the catheter traverses a tortuous path between the locking ring and the enlargement, around the shoulder of the enlargement, and along the adjacent surface of the enlargement.

Abstract: An insulated transition spool apparatus for mounting unheading devices to pressure vessels, such as coker vessels, and enabling repetitive operation thereof is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer housing, an inner housing that encloses an insulating space between the inner and outer housing, a side feed entry aperture in each housing and a spool adapter flange to facilitate attachment of the spool to the vessel.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods include an adaptor to establish a flow path through the side of a first piece of tubing (rather than the end of the tubing) into a second piece of tubing or other device. The adaptor includes a threaded head slightly larger than the hole in the side of the tubing into which it is to be inserted, and gripping portions to assist in forcing the threaded head through the opening. After the head has been inserted, a sealing element is tightened to prevent leakage. To join lay-flat tubing to drip tubing, the other end of the adaptor includes an annular barbed end; a sleeve member around the barbed end; and cooperating structures acting between the barbed end and the sleeve to move those relative to each other. Barb structures on the sleeve member cooperate with the barbed end to sealingly engage the drip-tubing end.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods permit splicing or joining a plurality of tubing ends. A central tubular member has a fluid passage therethrough. The tubing ends are mounted over the extremities of the tubular member, and are held in place by a multi-part sleeve around the central member and cooperating detents (on the exterior of the tubular member and on the interior of the sleeve) that pinch or bite the tubing when the sleeve is actuated (such as via a turnbuckle action) to force cooperating pairs of the detents toward each other.

Abstract: A pipe coupling, wherein a pipe is freely insertable into the coupling and a nut causes engagement of a grip ring and gasket with the pipe to provide a seal between the coupling and the pipe, having a stop disposed therein to indicate to a user that the pipe has been inserted to a first position. Further tightening of the nut causes the pipe to move further into the coupling to a second position beyond the stop.

Abstract: A pipe fitting element comprises a tubular fit-in sleeve (1) which can be fitted into an end of a pipe (2) to be connected, and a clamping ring nut (10), coaxial to the sleeve (1). The pipe (2) is arranged to be clamped by tightening the ring nut (10) on the sleeve (1) and translating it towards the pipe (2) while drawing two clamping surfaces (5, 13) mutually closer. One of the surfaces is situated on the outer surface of the sleeve (1) and the other situated on the inner surface of the ring nut (10). These clamping surfaces (5, 13) consist of progressive widening (105, 113) of the outside diameter of the sleeve (1) and of the inside diameter of the end of the ring nut (10) turned towards the pipe (2). A pipe joint, which has at each end a pipe fitting element of the above described type is also provided.

Abstract: A hose connector includes a connection body and a lock ring. The connection body is provided at one end with a fastening portion engageable with a lawn sprinkler or the like, and at the other end with a tubular protrusion which is provided with an outer threaded portion, an annular groove, and a toothed edge. The lock ring is provided with an inner threaded portion, and a sloped portion located in the inner wall of the outer end thereof. The lock ring is joined with the tubular protrusion such that the inner threaded portion of the lock ring is engaged with the outer threaded portion of the tubular protrusion. The lock ring can be turned counterclockwise to move toward the fastening portion, or clockwise to move away from the fastening portion.

Abstract: An end fitting/pipe coupling in which to receive a flexible pipe end to be joined includes an annular seal of chevron configuration supported in the fitting for surrounding the received pipe end and is comprised of an elastomer composition defining a plurality of uniformly spaced parallel separations each containing an annular metallic shim adapted to increasingly grip the pipe in response to a pull out force encountered by the pipe end.

Abstract: A re-usable fitting for a flexible hose includes a body and a nut that have opposed tapering ribs or barbs in complementary pairs that engage the hose substantially as the body and nut are fully tightened. The body forms a hollow nipple extending from a base portion to a head with a series of axially spaced annular barbs and has screw thread formed near the base. Inserting the nipple into an end of the hose flares the end of the hose. The nut has internal screw threads and a complementary set of opposite barbs. Tightening the nut on the nipple displaces the opposed barbs axially until aligned in complementary pairs to annularly constrict the hose. Each annular constriction is smaller than the wall thickness of the hose, both engaging the hose and displacing the hose into gaps on opposite axial sides of each annular constriction.

Abstract: A double wall compression fitting is dimensioned for attachment to a double wall pipeline system having an inner pipeline and an outer pipeline. The fitting is comprised of an inner housing having at least two terminals, an outer housing encasing the inner housing in a manner to form an annular space therebetween and a compression connecting assembly. The compression connecting assembly connects the inner and outer housings to the double wall pipeline system so that the annular space between the housings is in communication with an annular space between the pipelines of the double wall pipeline system. The compression connecting assembly includes a coupler with means to compress it to form a compression seal with the outer pipeline, and a substantially non-compressible spacer with communication means.

Abstract: A connector for a flexible pipe comprises a unitary sleeve having an end portion for coupling to a flexible pipe. The coupling end portion includes an annular threaded projection, a cylindrical portion adjacent the projection, and a frusto-conical portion adjacent the cylindrical portion, with the frusto-conical portion tapering from wide to narrow toward the pipe. The frusto-conical portion has its widest portion adjacent the cylindrical portion and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical portion and forms a radially extending shoulder therewith for permitting a first end portion including an outer edge of the pipe that is slipped over the coupling end portion beyond the shoulder to bend radially inwardly toward the cylindrical portion, thereby securing the pipe to the sleeve against an axial force directed away from the sleeve.

Abstract: A cap assembly for a container, such as a "beer ball", is disclosed wherein a cap member is removably attached to a neck, portion of the container. The assembly includes a seal between the cap member and the container neck and uses a split ring to urge the cap member into contact with the container neck in order to keep them sealed. The cap member has a first cam surface which interacts with a second cam surface formed on the split ring member to convert a transverse force exerted on the cap member by the split ring member into a generally axial force acting on the cap member to urge it into contact with the container neck. The cap member may close the end of the container neck and may also be used to attach various accessories to the container.

Abstract: A T-shaped connector for use in automotive radiator cooling systems, in which each nipple is radially enlarged to form a substantially frusto-conical obverse taper, an apex, and a substantially frusto-conical reverse taper having one or more shouldered steps cut into it. The height of the apex is determined as a function of the elastic properties of the rubber hose to be connected to the coupling, a rubber hose is slid onto and over the radially enlarged portion, and a substantially frusto-conical ring is seated onto that portion of the hose fitting over the reverse taper of the nipple.

Abstract: A pipe fitting having an improved means of securing a polymeric pipe thereto, wherein the first part of the pipe fitting comprises a head, a tail extending downstream of the head, an annular ridge surrounding the tail downstream of the head, and a male thread between the ridge and the head. A nut arranged to engage the first part of the pipe fitting, has a number of resilient spaced fingers extending upstream from an outwardly diverging mouth. The fingers have portions of a female movement which engage the male thread to resist upstream movement of the nut, but which can disengage and slide ("ratchet") over the male thread if the nut is moved in a downstream direction.

Abstract: A fitting assembly for a hose comprising a nipple having a plurality of spaced separate annular barbs thereon adapted to dig into the internal wall of a hose and threads remote from said barbs for coupling the nipple to a socket. A socket is provided which includes internal threads for threading engagement to the threads on said nipple and spaced internal annular teeth adapted to bite or dig into the outer wall of a hose thereby crushing and clamping a hose between the barbs and teeth and filling the space between the nipple and socket adjacent the barbs and teeth when the socket is threaded to said nipple. In this manner, the socket is retained to the nipple separate from the seal provided between the nipple, socket and hose and oil cannot leak past the barbs and teeth.