Double Wedge Surfaces Patents (Class 285/341)
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Patent number: 12222052Abstract: A corrugated pipe connection device including: a corrugated stainless steel pipe; a straight pipe portion formed on each end of the corrugated stainless steel pipe; a connection member made of a metal and fitted to the outer periphery of the straight pipe portion; a synthetic resin sleeve fitted to the outer periphery of the straight pipe portion and having a flange; an expansion portion expanded from the end of the straight pipe portion; and a silicone packing having a ring portion coming into contact with the expansion portion, a protrusion portion protruding inwardly from the inner periphery of the ring portion to be inserted to the inside the straight pipe portion, and an insertion portion formed on the outer periphery thereof to surround the expansion portion therewith.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: KOFULSO CO., LTDInventor: Seung-il Oh
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Patent number: 12209662Abstract: A seal, a fluid assembly comprising same, and a fluid device. The seal comprises a body portion; first through holes are formed in the seal; the seal further has first sealing portions corresponding to the first through holes; there are at least two first through holes; each first sealing portion comprises a first extension portion and a second extension portion; the first extension portion and the second extension portion are located on opposite sides of the body portion; the first extension portion and the second extension portion extend from the body portion toward the first through holes; the distance between the first extension portion and the second extension portion is greater than the height of the body portion; and the first extension portion is a closed raised structure, and the second extension portion is also a closed raised structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: ZHEJIANG SANHUA AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS CO., LTD.Inventors: Lixin Wang, Yun Wang, Long Lin, Cancan Shen, Jianhua Chi
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Patent number: 12187024Abstract: Thermal protection close-outs are disclosed. A disclosed example thermal protection close-out includes a ring defining an aperture extending therethrough, an outer layer of the ring including a fabric sleeving, and an inner layer of the ring including insulation, the outer layer enclosing the inner layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Adam J. Lang, Kevin R. Lenihan, Tracey A. Garcia
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Patent number: 12181081Abstract: A pipe connecting system for first and second pipe pieces extending along a common longitudinal axis includes a clamp. The pipe pieces each have first end and first clamping surfaces. The clamp has first and second contact surfaces lying against respective clamping surfaces to prevent the clamping surfaces from moving away from one another, while leaving a space between the first and second end surfaces. A retaining ring has a sealing connection attachment to the second pipe piece, and on which a sealing ring is mounted, the sealing ring lying against a circumferential first sealing surface of the first pipe piece. An interior of the first and second pipe pieces between the two pipe pieces is sealed against the surrounding environment by the sealing connection. The two pipe pieces can move towards one another without the first sealing ring moving out of contact with the first sealing surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Markus Klose
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Patent number: 12038244Abstract: There is provided a pipe connection arrangement for a heat exchanger and a method of connecting a pipe to a heat exchanger utilising a pipe connection arrangement. The pipe connection arrangement includes: a metallic block fitting; a flange for coupling to the block fitting; and a seal. The block fitting includes a bore extending therethrough for receiving a pipe for connection to a heat exchanger and the flange includes a bore extending therethrough for receiving the pipe. The block fitting includes a surface that faces the flange when the flange is coupled to the block fitting. The seal is configured for location between and for abutting both the surface of the block fitting and an annular collar of a pipe when it is connected by the pipe connection arrangement. The pipe extends through the bore of the flange and the flange is coupled to the block fitting.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Pierre Chanon, Renaud Nadin, Jeremy Wallet-Laily, Brice Rousville
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Patent number: 12013061Abstract: An annular seal ring is provided, including an inner sealing portion and an outer sealing portion, disconnected from each other allowing them to move completely freely relative to each other during operation. The seal ring is located in a cavity, formed when the first and second hubs of a conduit connector are connected. The seal ring includes a support rib and a mating groove, and the support rib is adapted to interact with the groove under certain combinations of pressure and temperature.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: TP-PRODUCTS ASInventor: Knut-Erik Uverud
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Patent number: 12007049Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pipe conduit arrangement including sticking a pipe stub onto a pipe conduit at least up to the flush state of the of the flange section end-face and the pipe conduit end-face, fixing the pipe conduit in the pipe stub in a press fit which is produced by the radial widening of the pipe conduit, and axially clamping the arisen pipe conduit units by way of clamping the flange sections of the pine stubs into the nine conduit arrangement. Also described is a pipe conduit arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Glatt Gesellschaft mit beschränkter HaftungInventors: Reinhard Nowak, Jesko Jay Nowak
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Patent number: 11967812Abstract: The disclosure relates to a contact-making system for electromagnetically compatible high-current applications. The contact-making system includes a screw bushing, an actuating element and a clamping element. The clamping element includes at least one inner lateral surface and at least a first end face. The screw bushing includes a connecting thread on a first side of the screw bushing, for connection to a connecting geometry. The actuating element includes a counterpressure end face. An inner radius of the clamping element is reduced by means of a radial force. The actuating element is screwed to the first side of the screw bushing, where the radial force is applied to at least the first end face of the clamping element by screwing the actuating element to the screw bushing, and the counterpressure end face of the actuating element is brought into contact with a first end face of the clamping element.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Pflitsch GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Martin Lechner
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Patent number: 11949218Abstract: Provided is an electrical connection box that is able to ensure water stopping capability in a harness insertion channel. The electrical connection box is provided with a box-like main body part 15 having a harness insertion channel 14, a wire harness W drawn outside the main body part 15 through the harness insertion channel 14, and a water stopping sheet 30 wrapped around the outer circumferential surface of the wire harness W in the harness insertion channel 14. The water stopping sheet 30 is characterized by having higher water stopping capability due to being compressed than when not compressed, and the water stopping sheet 30 is rendered into a water stopping state by being compressed by the harness insertion channel 14 and the outer circumferential surface of the wire harness W.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Go Shibata, Toshihisa Sanuki
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Patent number: 11929598Abstract: A cable gland sealing member comprising: a sleeve (19) arranged to be slidably received within a passage (9) defined in a body (5) of a cable gland, the sleeve (19) arranged to receive a settable sealing material for forming a seal to a cable passing through the sleeve, wherein the sleeve (19) is defined by an annular side wall extending along an axial length; wherein an outer surface (71) of the sleeve (19) includes a tapered portion (95) such that the external diameter of the sleeve (19) widens in the tapered portion (95); and wherein the outer surface (71) of the sleeve (19) is arranged to form a seal with the cable gland body (5). A cable gland is also disclosed using such a sealing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Hubbell LimitedInventors: Andrew John Reid, Jason Clark, Lawrence Murray Lonergan, Matthew James Ogden, Carl Jackson, Gareth Turner
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Patent number: 11867327Abstract: A fluid-tight fitting includes at least one strain gauge or includes at least one passage, said passage extending radially through a nut and communicating with an interior chamber defined by a first conduit, a second conduit, and the nut, or includes a visual indicator associated with at least one of a nut or a first conduit of the fitting.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: JPB SystèmeInventors: Damien Marc, Denis Messager, Jonathan Alain Beaumel
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Patent number: 11817685Abstract: Cable strand anchoring devices include a hub extending from a first hub end to a second hub end; a plurality of cable strand positioning elements, extending from the hub. Each cable positioning element comprises a stabilizing portion monolithically formed with the hub, an arc portion monolithically formed with the stabilizing portion, and a lobe monolithically formed with the hub, the stabilizing portion and the arc portion. In addition, the cable strand anchoring device can include a plurality of strand anchors monolithically formed with the hub and the lobe.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventor: Christophe Desard
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Patent number: 11788651Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication includes a connector body having opposing open ends, with each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe, and a mechanical interlock arrangement for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body. A mechanical seal arrangement provides a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of the open ends and the connector body.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Konrad Goess-Saurau, Rodney Coplestone
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Patent number: 11764557Abstract: A metal, electrically conductive tube, and electrical lines positioned in the tube for electrically powering a building, is provided. The tube includes tube sections connected by a tubular metal and electrically conductive connection part. The tube sections have end sections facing one another. The connection part extends with its inner surface facing outer surfaces of overlapping sections of the tube sections. The connection of the tube sections is achieved by plastic deformation of the connection part in the overlapping sections. A respective contact is provided between the inner surface and the outer surfaces and ensures the electrically conductive connection between the first end section, the connection part and the second end section via an indentation in the inner surface or the outer surfaces, or via fluidic contact between the outer surfaces and the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GUSTAV KLAUKE GMBHInventor: Egbert Frenken
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Patent number: 11721932Abstract: A system includes a housing (105) that includes one or more ports (113) through which electrical connections to one or more electronic components situated within the housing can be made from exterior of the housing. At least one enclosure bushing (204) is coupled to at least one port. The enclosure bushing includes a cylindrical service jacket receiver (207) defining a lumen (208), a flange (212) abutting a portion of the housing, and one or more lugs (216,217,302,303) extending from a portion of the cylindrical service jacket receiver. A coupling nut (205) having one or more circumferential lug receivers (702,703,704,805) applies a compression force to the frustoconical weather gasket when the one or more lugs engaging the locking notch (708) of the one or more circumferential lug receivers.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: James K. Rahm, Jared M. Gordon
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Patent number: 11713838Abstract: A pipe-fitting device according to the present invention includes a fitting body, a fixing nut, and a collet. A first end of the fitting body is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of a first pipe, and a second end of the fitting body surrounds an outer surface of a second pipe. A first end of the fixing nut is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of the fitting body, and a second end of the fixing nut surrounds the outer surface of the second pipe. The collet is provided inside the fixing nut and presses the second pipe when the fixing nut is rotated and tightened. The collet includes a seating portion provided inside the fixing nut, a bending portion in which a bending groove is formed, a pressing portion which presses and seals the second pipe, and a protecting portion which protects the pressing portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventor: Brian B. Kim
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Patent number: 11692629Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to seal assemblies, and associated components thereof, and methods of using the same for use in pressure containing bodies, such as choke valves. In one example, a sensor is used with the seal assemblies. In one implementation, a pressure containing body apparatus includes a pressure containing body including a central opening and a central axis extending through the central opening. The pressure containing body apparatus includes a sleeve disposed in the central opening of the pressure containing body. The pressure containing body apparatus includes an angled seal disposed about the sleeve at an angle relative to the central axis of the pressure containing body. The angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Forum US, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Sherbeck
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Patent number: 11637419Abstract: A cable gland assembly includes a gland nut defining a longitudinal axis. The gland nut includes an interior wall defining a gland nut opening and the interior wall includes a stop. A bushing is disposed within the gland nut opening proximate the stop. The bushing defines a bushing opening configured to receive a cable therein. A sleeve is moveably disposed within the gland nut opening adjacent the bushing. The cable gland assembly also includes a body defining a body opening configured to receive at least a portion of the cable therein. The body is configured to couple to the gland nut, and upon tightening of the gland nut to the body, the gland nut moves along the longitudinal axis compressing the bushing between the gland nut and the sleeve and around the cable. When the sleeve engages with the stop, further compression of the bushing is restricted.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Inventors: Joseph Edward Platt, Matthew Thomas Pernot, Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Himanshu Gangadhar Khokle
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Patent number: 11589499Abstract: A fluid line connection for a pneumatic distribution system for an agricultural air seeder includes a female connector having an inside diameter with a groove and a male connector configured for internal assembly with the female connector. The male connector has an external tab that engages the groove to retain the male connector to the female connector when the female connector is rotatingly assembled with the male connector. The female connector is removed by rotating and disassembling from the male connector to access a conveyance tube or manifold for servicing these parts. A sealing member is assembled between the male and female connectors to form a fluid seal. A primary tube can be assembled between two fluid line connections to form a quick connect assembly. A fitting connector and a locking ring are assembled with a fluid line connection to retain a primary tube thereon for an air drill.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Andrew W. Harmon, Kyle D. Parks, Jesus Landinez
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Patent number: 11585471Abstract: A seal assembly includes a connector body having an open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe and an adaptor for securing at the free end of the pipe. The adaptor has a first ring, configured to be mounted around the circumference of the free end of a pipe, and a second ring configured to cooperate with the first ring in order to drive the first ring into engagement with an outer surface of the pipe. A mechanical interlock arrangement is configured for driving the adaptor in the direction of the connector body, when the adaptor is secured at the free end of the pipe. The mechanical interlock arrangement is further configured for preventing or limiting axial movement of the pipe relative to the connector body, when the adaptor is secured to the outer surface of the pipe and when the free end of the pipe is in sealing contact with a metal seal surface of the connector body.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: Rodney Coplestone
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Patent number: 11566732Abstract: A method of using a mechanical joint restraint includes inserting an end of a pipe length into a gland bore of a gland, a ring bore of a gripping ring, and a gasket bore of a gasket, the gland, the gripping ring, and the gasket together forming the mechanical joint restraint; inserting at least a portion of the gasket of the mechanical joint restraint into a socket of a piping element; inserting the end of the pipe length into the socket of the piping element; and drawing the gland towards a flange of the piping element to compress the gasket into sealing engagement with the piping element and the pipe length.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Aurelian Ioan Furcoiu, David Edward Woollums
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Patent number: 11519531Abstract: A ferrule for a conduit fitting includes an interior wall extending along a central axis through the ferrule so that the ferrule can be installed over a conduit end. A first axial side of the ferrule defines a first end portion, a first end camming surface disposed on the first end portion at a first angle with respect to the central axis, and a first end driven surface disposed at a second angle with respect to the central axis, the second angle being greater than the first angle. A second axial side of the ferrule defines a second end portion, a second end camming surface disposed on the second end portion at a third angle with respect to the central axis, the third angle being substantially equal to the first angle, and a second end driven surface disposed at a fourth angle with respect to the central axis, the fourth angle being substantially equal to the second angle. A central boss portion extends radially outward to define a radially outermost surface at an axial center point of the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: SWAGELOK COMPANYInventors: Peter C. Williams, Donald E. Negrelli, Mark D. Bearer
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Patent number: 11515613Abstract: A bendable antenna is provided. The bendable antenna is adapted to connect a cable. The bendable antenna includes an antenna body, a connection base, a first pivot base, a second pivot base, a first elastic element and a first restriction structure. The connection base is connected to the antenna body. The first pivot base is connected to the connection base, wherein the first pivot base includes a first recess. The second pivot base pivots on the first pivot base. The first elastic element is disposed in the first recess of the first pivot base, wherein the first elastic element is telescoped on the cable. The first restriction structure is connected to the connection base, wherein the first restriction structure pushes the first elastic element to restrict the first elastic element in the first recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.Inventors: Tzu-Heng Huang, Chun-Yu Lee
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Patent number: 11448347Abstract: A tubular joint having an outer part formed by a fitting end of a piping element, and defining a first axis, an inner part formed by a spigot end of another piping element, the spigot end received in the fitting end. The fitting end and the spigot end define a fluid internal circulation space. A flange attached on the outer part and axially abutting against a shoulder formed by the inner part. A layer of polymeric material, extending radially between the outer and inner part, having a radially outer and inner surface both surrounding the first axis and bonded respectively to the outer and inner parts. The inner part rotatable with respect to the outer part about the first axis, and the inner part defining a second axis forming a pitch angle with the first axis. The inner part, the outer part, and the flange limit the pitch angle to lower than 5°.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignees: TOTAL SE, TECHLAMInventors: Joël Libolt, Ludovic Assier, Hervé Gueveneux
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Patent number: 11396963Abstract: A device for making plumbing connections is provided. The device includes a first compression nut, a second compression nut, a sleeve fitting body between the first compression nut and the second compression nut, a first ferrule between the first compression nut and the sleeve fitting body, and a second ferrule between the sleeve fitting body and the second compression nut. The first compression nut has a first narrow portion and a first threaded portion, the first narrow portion having a first internal cavity with a first diameter. The second compression nut has a second narrow portion and a second threaded portion, the second narrow portion having a second internal cavity with a second diameter. The sleeve fitting body has a threaded portion that respectively correspond to the first and second threaded portions, and a first cavity portion having the first diameter, and a second cavity portion having the second diameter.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Inventor: Brian B. Kim
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Patent number: 11091963Abstract: A slip lock connector system with a slip lock connector that couples a first annular body to a second annular body. The slip lock connector includes a first tapered surface and a second tapered surface. The first tapered surface and the second tapered surface slide over each other to drive the first and second tapered surfaces in radially opposite directions. The movement of the first and second tapered surfaces in radially opposite directions couples the slip lock connector to the second annular body.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Dennis P. Nguyen
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Patent number: 11041581Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an assembly for use in connecting tubing to a fitting with zero dead volume.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Valco Instruments Company, L.P.Inventors: Stanley D. Stearns, H. Max Loy, Jr.
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Patent number: 11002389Abstract: A one-touch pipe connection device includes a socket main body portion including a plurality of pipe fitting portions in each of which a pipe is inserted; a sealing portion that provides sealing between the socket main body portion and the pipe; and a cap portion having a through hole through which the pipe is inserted into the pipe fitting portion and configured to be coupled to the pipe fitting portion by rotation while moving towards the pipe fitting portion such that the sealing portion is pressed and deformed to closely contact the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignees: PPI PYUNGWHA CO., LTD., PPI AMERICA INC.Inventors: Jong-Tae Lee, Ki-Woong Hwang
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Patent number: 10760722Abstract: A fitting subassembly includes a threaded fitting nut, a ferrule, and a retaining member. The fitting nut includes a radial drive surface and an interior wall defining a socket, with the ferrule at least partially disposed in the socket. The retaining member is separate from and retained in a recess in the fitting nut. The retaining member retains the ferrule with the fitting nut when the retaining member is in a first position prior to the fitting nut being assembled with the fitting body. The retaining member is radially movable from the first position to a second position within the fitting nut to release the ferrule from the fitting nut.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Dale C. Arstein, Cal R. Brown, Mark A. Clason, Peter C. Williams
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Patent number: 10753519Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication is provided. The apparatus comprises a connector body having opposing open ends, each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe; a mechanical interlock arrangement, for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body; and a mechanical seal arrangement for providing a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of said open ends and the connector body.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Konrad Goess-Saurau, Rodney Coplestone
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Patent number: 10550969Abstract: A connector has a cylindrical sleeve device having a first part, with an external screwthread on its outer side, and a second part, with an internal screwthread on its inner side. One of the screwthreads engages a corresponding screwthread on a further part when the device is in use. At least a portion of the said second part is yieldable. A locking part is provided with a screwthread which engages the other of the screwthreads of the cylindrical sleeve device when the connector is in use. The second part and the locking part have mutually engageable portions which, when the locking part is tightened relative to the cylindrical sleeve device, interengage to cause yielding of the second part or yieldable portion thereof. This effects locking of the cylindrical sleeve device with respect to such a further part when the connector is in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: KUTTING UK LIMITEDInventors: Lee Peter Shorrock, Kevin Johnson, Peter Shorrock
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Patent number: 10520118Abstract: A fitting assembly having a longitudinal axis including a fitting body having a seat, a threaded drive nut, a tube, a first (rear) ferrule and a second (front) ferrule receivable over the tube, the first (rear) ferrule having a first driven end and a first driving end and defining a first (rear) ferrule length (FFL) therebetween, the second (front) ferrule having a second driven end and a second driving end and defining a second (front) ferrule length (SFL) therebetween, and a seal depth (SD) of the tube defined by a distance between the seat of the fitting body and the second driving end. A surface of the second driven end of the second (front) ferrule is a diametrical surface having a diameter (DSF). At least one of the following apply: SFL/SD?0.9; 2.7?SFL/DSF?2.2; and SFL/FFL?4.0.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: CIRCOR INTERNATIONALInventor: Richard Michael Mcentyre
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Patent number: 10508967Abstract: A leak detection system for use in a vacuum sterilization chamber having a plurality of piping sections that are connected to the sterilization chamber through openings along an inner surface of the sterilization chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Obratil, Joseph William Clemens, David James Glaspell
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Patent number: 10451203Abstract: A connector (10) or kit of parts facilitates sealingly inserting a plumbing member (211) into a gap (250) created in an existing pipeline (200). The connector (10) comprises a bridging sleeve (12; 212), a first sealing device (14; 214), a second sealing device (16; 216), a first sealing element (18; 218), and a second sealing element (20; 220). In use, the first sealing device (14; 214) is adapted to form a first seal between a bridging sleeve (12; 212) first tubular section internal surface and an existing pipeline external surface (252, 254) by compression of the first sealing element (18; 218) and the second sealing device (16; 216) is adapted to form a second seal between a plumbing member internal surface and a bridging sleeve second tubular section external surface (24) by compression of the second sealing element (20; 220).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: McAlpine & Co. Ltd.Inventor: James Edward McAlpine
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Patent number: 10215316Abstract: A plumbing connector and method of connection including: a fitting having external threads on at least the first end; a tube having a first end inserted into the first end of the fitting; and an annular gasket, a compression ring, a lock ring, and a nut coaxial with and surrounding the outer diameter of the tube. The nut has internal threads adapted to engage the external threads of the fitting and is adapted to contain the gasket, the compression ring, and the lock ring upon threading of the nut onto the fitting. Upon threading and tightening of the nut onto the fitting, the gasket is compressed, an inner edge of the lock ring bitingly engages the outer diameter of the tube, and the gasket forms a seal with at least the first end of the fitting, the outer diameter of the tube, and an outer edge of the lock ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SDB IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Shawn D. Bush
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Patent number: 10184599Abstract: A pipe coupling for coupling adjacent ends of a pair of pipes includes a sleeve, a split-ring gland positioned around one of the ends of the sleeve, and at least one annular gasket positioned within the split-ring gland and configured to be compressed by the split-ring gland for sealing one pipe end to the sleeve. The split-ring gland includes two partially circular gland members with spaced ends defining a gap. The pipe coupling includes an armor positioned to span the gap between the spaced ends to provide a generally closed annular periphery about the gasket. The armor includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of corrugations engaging the split-ring gland and the gasket during compression of the gasket. The armor is cold formed to improve structural strength and durability.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Sensus Spectrum, LLCInventors: Edwin A. Bird, George D. Gabert
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Patent number: 10139024Abstract: A cheek plate for producing a non-detachable pipe joint having an upper cheek half and a lower cheek half, at least one swivel pin which pivotally mounts at least one cheek half, and a receiving region formed between the upper cheek half and the lower cheek half and having a receiving region axis, the at least one cheek half being able to pivot between an open position and a closed position substantially transversely with respect to the receiving region axis. The problem of providing a cheek plate such that the cheek plate permits pressing transverse to the receiving region axis and at the same time a reduction in workpiece size is permitted is solved in that at least one pushing unit is provided, the pushing unit being displaceable at least partially in parallel with the receiving region axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Viega Technology GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Frank Hofmann
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Patent number: 10067102Abstract: A plug unit for connecting capillary tubes includes a plug housing that has an axial borehole, a plug capillary tube that projects through the axial borehole, and a sealing element that surrounds the plug capillary tube. The front end of the plug capillary tube is sealed by an elastic and/or plastic deformation of the sealing element against the capillary tube receptacle opening of a bushing unit. A hollow cylindrical pressure piece is provided that surrounds the sealing element in an axial region facing away from the end surface of the plug capillary tube, and the pressure piece has a rearward end side that faces away from the end surface of the plug capillary tube and that can be loaded by the plug housing with an axial pressure force when the plug unit and bushing unit are connected.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: DIONEX SOFTRON GMBHInventors: Hermann Hochgraeber, Adolf Satzinger, Daniel Buerger, Andreas Unger
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Patent number: 9985383Abstract: An electrical connection component for a machine cable is described. The electrical connection component is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 k V and comprises a first electrical contact arranged for electrically coupling with a second contact and arranged for direct or indirect coupling to a conductor of the machine cable. The electrical connection component also comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the first electrical contact is positioned, a flexible element for engaging with an outer surface portion of the machine cable, and a cable clamping assembly arranged to couple with a portion of the housing and to clamp the flexible element such that the clamped flexible element secures the machine cable relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Connec LimitedInventor: Stephen Williams
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Patent number: 9958100Abstract: A push to connect fitting includes a body member adapted to receive a conduit end, a conduit comprising a first end that can be axially inserted into the body member and a conduit gripping device attached to an exterior surface of the conduit, and a retainer that retains the conduit in place when said conduit is fully inserted into the body member. Additional embodiments include providing a seal with the fitting that seals the exterior surface of the conduit, an optional load retaining sleeve for the conduit gripping device, and an optional gimbal. The push to connect aspect may be realized in the form of a single action unthreaded mechanical connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Daniel G. Trivett, Mark A. Clason, Cal R. Brown, Douglas S. Welch, Ronald Hamilton, Douglas J. McClure, William J. Knaggs, Justin Hamilton, Benjamin Chan, Gregory S. Kalata
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Patent number: 9851034Abstract: A coupling for attaching to an end of a tube, pipe, conduit or other round solid or hollow section. The coupling includes an inner body and a collar to be provided around the inner body. The inner body has an interior bore passing through at least a portion thereof to receive a tube and the bore has one or more interior annular protuberances extending into the bore. When the collar is provided around the inner body it applies a circumferential compressive force to deform the inner body such that the one or more annular protuberances engage the tube to seal with it.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Parker Hannifin Manufacturing LimitedInventor: Spencer Andrew Nicholson
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Patent number: 9797531Abstract: A screwed end connector assembly includes a threaded connector having a conical end portion for the reception of a mating hose fitting. The connector has a flange which includes at least one arcuate, circumferentially extending slot. A nut for threaded engagement with the connector, for securing a hose end fitting to the conical portion of the connector, has a polygonal exterior. A member has an aperture for fitment over and irrotational engagement with the exterior of the nut and includes at least one hole positionable in axial register with the said slot.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: AKER SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventor: Adrian N Svensson
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Patent number: 9762041Abstract: A connecting system for quickly securing a hollow tube to a structure or another hollow tube using a connector that has housing with a tapered interior edge that operably engages a tapered locking wedge received therein. When the tube is inserted into the tapered locking wedge, the locking wedge therein holds and locks the tube in place in the connector. A guide ring may be provided within the connector to facilitate proper alignment of the tube within the connector and provide excellent electrical conductivity throughout the entire tube connecting system. One or more roller bearings may be provided within the wedge to facilitate initial tube insertion and then compression locking of the tube by the wedge. The connector can include a variety of structure engaging portions to allow the connector to be operably secured to a variety of structures such as electrical junction boxes, electrical conduits, tubes, armored cables, metal clad cables, flexible metal cables and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Fortune Industries International, Inc.Inventor: David Hong Yeh
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Patent number: 9562879Abstract: A chromatography column comprises a pipe that contains a tubular metal casing with an inlay and sealing ring. The inlay is configured as a plastics material tube and is pushed or drawn into the metal casing and a sealing ring of plastics material is connected to the inlay at the end. Because of this structure, a connection to further system parts is possible, which is carry-over-free, inert on the inside, liquid-tight, optionally gas-tight, and pressure-tight. A connection element and connection connect the pipe to feed and/or discharge lines of a capillary system. Pipes, connection elements and connections of this type are advantageously used in low and high pressure systems, such as, for example, in an HPLC column. The use of such systems is advantageous in in-vitro diagnostics and in liquid handling applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: MOLLER MEDICAL GMBHInventors: Frank Hirmer, Michael Frank
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Patent number: 9528607Abstract: A stuffing box flow diverter including a body including first, second, and third connector portions. The third connector portion is configured for connection to a stuffing box. A first passage extends from the first connector portion to the third connector portion and a second passage extends from the first connector portion to the third connector portion. The first and second passages are coaxial, wherein the second passage includes an annular portion extending along at least a portion of the first passage. The first passage is defined by a tube extending from the first connector portion and through a bore formed in the third connector portion, the bore having a bore diameter larger than an outer diameter of the tube. The second passage includes the annular region defined by the bore diameter and the outer tube diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ben Gablonski, Perry Willis
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Patent number: 9494563Abstract: A fitting element is configured for coupling tubing to a fluidic device having a receiving cavity configured for receiving the fitting element, where the tubing has an inner contact surface of a biocompatible material, the inner contact surface being configured to contact a fluid to be conducted by the tubing, and the receiving cavity having a receiving contact surface of a bio-compatible material. The fitting element includes a first sealing element of a bio-compatible material configured for sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing, and a second sealing element configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing. Upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element, and the second sealing element enclose an interspace, each surface of the interspace being a bio-compatible material.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Stefan Falk-Jordan
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Patent number: 9383048Abstract: High localized loading, galling, and high torque forces have been generally eliminated or greatly reduced in a two ferrule tube fitting assembly through suitable modification of the rear ferrule so as to redirect the reaction forces acting between the front ferrule and the drive nut. The rear ferrule has a cylindrical interior wall that closely surrounds the tube end and is provided on the interior cylindrical wall with a circumferentially continuous radial recess that is located between the nose and rear wall of the rear ferrule. The rear ferrule also has a radially external wall that is substantially conical and additionally shaped to extend radially outward toward the enlarged diameter portion or flange of the rear ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Howard C. B. Kuhns, David A. McMillan
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Patent number: 9328862Abstract: A multifunctional stand includes a main rod; an adapting platform arranged at the upper end of the main rod and adapted to fix photographic or video shooting equipment; and a supporting seat arranged at the lower end of the main rod and used for supporting the main rod; at the lower end of the main rod is provided a first connecting structure, and at the upper end of the supporting seat is provided a second connecting structure; the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are detachably connected with each other; and the second connecting structure is adapted to mount the adapting platform.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Zhongshan Sirui Photographic Equipment Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiaoyun Hu
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Patent number: 9267630Abstract: A fitting for coupling a capillary to another component of a fluidic device is disclosed. The fitting includes a ferrule configured for enclosing a front part of the capillary and for contributing to a fluidic sealing between the fitting and the other component; a ferrule chuck configured for enclosing a back part of the capillary; and a housing configured for accommodating at least a part of the ferrule chuck and for pushing the ferrule chuck against the ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Bernhard Dehmer
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Patent number: 9249908Abstract: A clamp assembly including a curved resilient band terminating in a radial direction in two clamp members and in an axial direction in two end faces that are bent radially inwards, the resilient band being adapted to receive therein an elastomeric seal that contacts an outer contour of a pipe, wherein the end faces are formed with a plurality of notches, each of the notches having an open end facing radially inwards and a closed end opposite to the open end, the closed end being wider than the open end.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Krausz Industries Development Ltd.Inventor: Avi Chiproot