Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed for making a connection between a tubular adapter component and a port connector which, once connected to each other, are not able to be disassembled. At least one of the tubular adapter component or the port component may have at least one cutout section and the other may have a projecting tab. A tubular sleeve is positioned on the port component and is non-rotatable and non-removable from the port component. The tubular sleeve has at least one flexible cam locking post. When the adapter component is slidably engaged with the port component the cutout section and the projecting tab engage to prevent sliding withdrawal of the adapter component from the port component. The flexible cam locking post also engages with the cutout section and prevents the adapter component from rotating.

Abstract: A coupling for the connection of pipelines and includes a coupling element and a complementary coupling element that can fit into one another wherein the coupling element includes a first body, a locking ring mounted around the first body, the first body being secured in translation with the locking ring, and wherein the locking ring includes a slot to receive a radially protruding part of the complementary element, a locking notch in which the protruding part can be axially locked and wherein a lever is radially rotatable in the slot and an elastic element urges the lever toward a locking position in which the lever locks the protruding part in the notch. The coupling also has a single sealing gasket mounted on an outer surface of the first body to cooperate with the complementary element.

Abstract: An improved drilling riser assembly including a male drilling riser assembly section and a female drilling riser assembly section that form a connection joint when mated. The drilling riser assembly sections having an internal stab type main drilling riser connector. The drilling riser assembly sections each have main drilling riser flanges that have helically threaded rings on an outer edge of the flange. A box and pin connector each have an inner helically threaded ring that mates with the outer helical flange ring of a drilling riser assembly section. The box and pin connectors extend towards each other and make up an enclosed compression joined mating section around the stab type connectors of the drilling riser assembly.

Abstract: A coupling device may include a first cylindrical connecting body and a second cylindrical connecting body having a retaining ring rotatably mounted thereon and moveable between a locking position and an unlocking position. A detent device may have at least one detent formed on the retaining ring and at least one counter detent formed on the second cylindrical connecting body with which the detent interlocks upon reaching the locking position. The detent may have a detent arm arranged on the retaining ring and configured to be spring-elastic in the radial direction. The counter detent may have a detent opening which is formed in a collar enclosing the retaining ring and in which the detent arm radially engages upon reaching the locking position so as to be supported on an edge of the detent opening in order to be rotatably secured in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A lock member capable of contacting an engaging projection of an inserted pipe section from a direction of the pipe axis and relatively rotatably attachable between an annular wall portion of a receiving pipe section and the engaging projection of the inserted pipe section includes engaging stopper portions projecting therefrom for contacting an inward surface of the annular wall portion from the direction of the pipe axis. The annular wall portion has attachment/detachment recesses formed therein for allowing inserting and removing movements of the engaging stopper portions in the direction of the pipe axis. An elastic urging member is provided between an extending portion projecting from the lock member to the outside of the pipe through an inner peripheral surface of the annular wall portion and the outer peripheral surface of the inserted pipe section, and an outward surface of the annular wall portion.

Abstract: Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device, removing a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device, and rotating a locking clip on the first aseptic coupling device to compress a first seal member of the first aseptic coupling device with a second seal member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway.

Abstract: A connector assembly has first and second connector bodies, a coupling mechanism arranged to couple the connector bodies at the first ends of the bodies, a moveable hollow piston, and a moveable actuator. The hollow piston moves from a first position to a second position in response to movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position. In the second position the hollow piston is sealed to the interiors of first and second connector bodies.

Abstract: A seal member for an aseptic coupling device includes a cross-sectional area including a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, the middle portion being thinner in radial dimension than the first and second end portions.

Abstract: A pipe joint includes: a joint main body with a receiving opening for a pipe; an axially-movable tube-shaped body mounted to the receiving opening; and a retaining ring closely arranged to an outer surface of the pipe for preventing the pipe from detaching, wherein the joint main body includes a receiving portion for receiving the retaining ring, and a tapered portion for radially shrinking the retaining ring, wherein the tube-shaped body is arranged to move between a first position where the retaining ring is allowed to move into the tapered portion, and a second position where the retaining ring is blocked from tapered portion, and wherein the pipe joint is configured such that the pipe can be inserted into the receiving opening when the tube-shaped body is either position, that in the first position the pipe is not detachable, and that in the second position the pipe is detachable.

Abstract: A pipe connector not only allows a flexible pipe (like PEX pipe) easy to enter, but also ensures the sealing of socket and holding of pipe connection when the pipe is injected with liquid and gets pressurized to expand, the pipe connector includes a socket body in which in the direction of pipe entry, configuring in sequence: grab ring, retainer and O-shaped sealing ring; when pipe enters the socket, flange arranged on the grab ring is deflected; when the pipe is injected with liquid and gets pressurized to expand, the O-shaped sealing ring is compressed and expands axially, then the O-shaped sealing ring pushes the retainer, so as to push the grab ring to move in reverse direction of pipe entry, thus locking the pipe.

Abstract: A pipe coupling (1) comprising a tubular body (2) having at least one open end (3,4,5), a stop component (14) disposed within the tubular body distal to the open end to stop a pipe when it is inserted a predetermined distance into the tubular body. A sealing component (15) is intermediate the stop and the open end and a pipe engaging component (17) is disposed intermediate the sealing component and the open end having a variable diameter to clamp and release an inserted pipe as a result of the diameter of the pipe engaging component reducing and increasing respectively. A pipe release component (21) is disposed intermediate the pipe engaging component and the open end, the pipe release component being movably mounted on the open end and having a pipe clamping position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a riser pipe section comprising a main tube (2), at least one auxiliary line element (3) arranged substantially parallel to said tube (2), characterized in that the ends of main tube (2) comprise connecting means (8) allowing longitudinal stresses to be transmitted and in that the ends of auxiliary line element (3) comprise linking means (5-6) allowing longitudinal stresses to be transmitted.

Abstract: An RFID tag and an RFID access card configured to reduce detuning effects from a typical RFID environment. The present invention provides an RFID tag that is specifically configured to reduce the detuning effects caused by initiating communication between an RFID tag and an RFID tag reader in the presence of materials such as metal, liquid, and the human body. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an RFID tag comprising an electronic circuit portion attached to a main antenna body portion, the main antenna body portion having two opposite side portions, which are substantially symmetrical with respect to one another, wherein each side portion extends outwardly to form a generally side-oriented v-shape.

Abstract: The invention discloses a hose coupling (100) which, on the basis of design measures, can be provided with a small number of individual components (100a, 100b, 100c) so that high reliability during operation and simple handling during coupling and decoupling are achieved. The hose coupling can in particular be locked by rotation within a small angular range, without any movable components being necessary. In some illustrative embodiments, the hose coupling (100) is used as a coupling in fluid conduits in the agricultural sector, for example in milk lines.

Abstract: A connector structure securely connectable in a locked state and releasable by an easy operation, comprising a supplying connection part for supplying a fluid and receiving connection part for receiving the supply of fluid. The connector structure also comprises a securing mechanism having an operating member moving according to a connecting operation between the supplying connection part to the receiving connection part, holding the connected state of the supplying part to the receiving part in a securely locked state and releasing the locked state of the supplying part to the receiving part by movement of the operating member according to the next pressing-in operation of the supplying part and an energizing mechanism energizing the supplying part in the separating direction thereof from the receiving part. When in the locked state, the pressurized fluid can be supplied from the supplying connection part to the receiving connection part.

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a pipe end to a circuit element, the device including a body axially subdivided into a joining section for joining to the circuit element and a connection section provided with a housing for receiving the pipe end, and elements for engaging it in leaktight manner, the engagement elements including at least one arm extending axially from the connection section and having a free, gripper end for gripping the pipe end, the arm being elastically deformable between a gripping state and a release state for releasing the pipe end; and a holding ring connected to the connection section to receive a portion of the pipe end and to pivot between a position allowing free deformation of the arm, and at least one holding position in which a surface of the ring holds the arm in one of its two states.

Abstract: A connection for connecting tubular air guide element to a turbocharger includes a tubular nipple having a connection end provided with first set of locking element and an air guide element having a connection end provided with a second set of locking elements. A bayonet ring having locking elements is received over the connection ends and forms a bayonet coupling, coupling the tubular nipple and air guide element in a sealed manner.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accessing a document-processing device is provided. A request to access the document-processing device is received by the document-processing device. For example, the request may be a request to configure the document-processing device or a request to produce an electronic copy of a document. The document-processing device reads authentication data from an authentication token, which is a portable physical object associated with the user that issued the request. For example, the authentication token may be a proximity card, a common access card (CAC), a smart card, a credit card, a driver's license, or a cell phone. The document-processing device determines, based on the authentication data, whether the user has sufficient user access privileges to perform the request. If user has sufficient user access privileges to perform of the request, then the document-processing device performs the request.

Abstract: A pipe joint construction comprising an elastic seal member (4) for hermetically sealing between an inner circumferential surface of a receiving pipe section (1) and an outer circumferential surface of an inserted pipe section (2) inserted into and connected to the receiving pipe section in a pipe axis direction (X), and a lock member (7) provided in the inner circumferential surface of the receiving pipe section (1) adjacent a receiving opening thereof for preventing separation of the pipe sections by contacting an engaging projection (5) protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the inserted pipe section (2) in the pipe axis direction, wherein the construction further comprises an attachment/detachment control device (A) for attaching and detaching the lock member (7) to/from the receiving pipe section (1) by rotating the lock member (7) about the pipe axis direction (X) relative to the receiving pipe section (1) and by moving, in the pipe axis direction (X), the lock member (7) placed in a speci

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spigot-and-socket joint for connecting two pipes, pipe fittings or the like, comprising a socket end (16) which is assigned to one pipe and into which a spigot end of the other pipe, which has a support strip (64), can be inserted and which has a radially inward-protruding edge (20) with at least one ring segment-shaped recess (26-29), and a locking device for locking the spigot end in the socket end, in that the support strip rests against the locking device and said locking device rests against the edge, the locking device comprising at least two ring segment-shaped locking elements.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus includes a pair of cylindrical coupling main bodies which are concentrically and oppositely arranged to each other and which have the same structure as to each other, liners which are accommodated in the coupling main bodies respectively, and a release preventing structure which can selectively resist a rotational force applied to the coupling main bodies coupled with each other, so that a coupling of the coupling main bodies is maintained.

Abstract: A connecting fastener is provided. The fastener includes a cylindrical base that includes a first end and a second end and a wall. A central bore is defined in the base and an aperture is defined in the wall. At least one projection extends from an inner surface of the wall into the central bore proximate the first end of the base. A cylindrical collar has a first end disposed proximate the second end of the base, defines a central bore and includes a wall that defines a gap in the wall and a central bore. A shoulder is connected to and extends between the second end of the base and the first end of the collar along at least a portion of the respective circumferences of the base and the collar. A method of connecting tubing is also provided.

Abstract: A spout for a flexible bag adapted to hold a liquid, the spout adapted for coupling with a connector having a rotatable spout adapter with an internal thread. The spout has a substantially cylindrical body with an outer surface, a spout opening, and a spout axis. The spout further has at least one flexible tab attached to and protruding radially distal from the outer surface of the cylindrical body of the spout. The tab has a top side that is substantially perpendicular to the spout axis, a bottom side opposing the top side, and a leading edge for engaging the thread. Additionally, the spout, has an undeformed tab length that typically deforms upon engaging the internal thread of the spout adapter.

Abstract: A seal mechanism for conveniently coupling bayonet-type connectors while providing stable compression of the seal therebetween. The mechanism enables a more rigid configuration providing increased resistance to deformation from lateral forces. The mechanism incorporates an internally threaded coupling nut support element which cooperates with a threaded flange projecting from the plug sleeve to maintain a hermetic seal under conditions applying lateral forces to the connection. Interaction between the support element and the threaded flange permit the support element to be installed onto or removed from the connector assembly.

Abstract: A mechanical coupling adapted for engagement using a key device. The coupling including first and second assemblies. The first assembly includes a latching body having a key hole, a coupling nut having an interior threaded portion and a toothed end portion, a receptacle body having an exterior threaded portion in constant threaded engagement with the interior threaded portion, and a first latch connected to the receptacle body. The second assembly includes a second latch and is adapted to engage the first assembly. The engagement of the first and second assemblies is accomplished by rotating a key device inserted in the key hole and meshing with the toothed end portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packing structure protecting a cylindrical object and comprising an integrated fastener, said packing structure assuming the form of a collar hooping the object to be protected and being characterized in that said collar comprises over at least a large portion of its periphery at least one at least partly closed housing (4) which is designed to receive and retain on the collar said fastener (2) which shall enclose and tighten said collar, said housing illustratively being a channel fitted with two lips, said fastener (2) being inserted between these lips.

Abstract: This invention provides a connector for coupling a male and a female component, the connector including a member for locating the female component with respect to the male component and a locking member for coupling the female component to the male component. The locking member rotates with respect to the locating member in order to provide for the coupling and uncoupling of the components.

Abstract: A twist-lock connector for adjustably connecting interlocking telescopic tubular members includes a camming surface on the interior surface of a rotatable member which cooperates with the camming member of a seating member attached to a first tubular member. The twist-lock connector is employed by inserting the male end of a second tubular member inside the female end of a first tubular member to which the seating member is attached, and rotating the rotatable member in a first direction until the camming action causes the engaging surface of the seating member to lock by frictionally engaging the outer surface of the second tubular member. Disconnection of the tubular members is effected by reversing the order of the steps for connection. The twist-lock connector also includes an overtightening protection feature. When the rotatable member is rotated in the first direction relative to the seating member by approximately 180°, the lock is released, but without breakage of the twist-lock connector.

Abstract: A coupling means for connecting two water-handling parts, more particularly rigid or flexible tubular elements, comprises a nipple element, a bush element and a coupling element. The coupling element is arranged on the nipple element or the bush element and movable relative thereto. For assembling the coupling means the nipple element is introduced linearly into the bush element, the coupling element moving by itself into the release position against the force of a spring. As soon as the nipple element is completely inserted, the spring forces the coupling element into a latched position in which the coupling is completed. In this latched position the coupling element can be turned further for adjusting an additional means.

Abstract: A coupling for interconnecting two fluid flow lines includes a first coupling member (1) having a male end (4) and a second coupling member (2) having a female end (17) within which a rotatable collar (3) is held captive. The male end (4) includes four equally circumferentially spaced lobes (16) and the collar (3) has a cylindrical portion (3) that is shaped at its inner end to provide a square cross-section (35) to allow passage of the lobes (16) therethrough. The end rim (33) of collar (3) is recessed (37, 38) whereby upon insertion of male end (4) through collar (3) and rotation of the collar, the lobes (16) can seat within the recesses (37, 38), thereby releasably interconnecting the first and second coupling members (1, 2).

Abstract: An adaptor for stabilizing a funnel in the opening of a container consists of a body of metal or plastic which contains a central bore internally threaded at each end for accepting the threaded stem of a funnel. The body is externally threaded on one end to engage internally threaded container openings and at the other end contains an internally threaded cavity to engage externally threaded container openings.

Abstract: A coupling has first and second tube portions joined by a control collar that is rotatable to axially position the first and second tube portions in an installed position, a locked position and in a blow-off position. In the locked position, the tube portions are axially inserted and rotated and locked together by a biasing spring against separation and an O-ring member on one tube portion seals against the other tube portion to seal the tube portions together to prevent fluid leakage therefrom when in their locked position. The other tube portion includes a relief port which is opened for safety blow-off of pressure when the one tube portion is positioned in the blow-off position.

Abstract: A hose snap-action joint includes a cylinder member comprising an arc-shaped inwardly-directing engaging portion disposed on the inner surface thereof projecting in the radial direction inwardly; an insert pipe member; an engaging member comprising an arc-shaped outwardly-directing engaging portion projecting in the radial direction thereof outwardly, and the outwardly-directing engaging portion made engageable with the inwardly-directing engaging portion at a predetermined angle position by the engaging surface thereof facing in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof; a locking ring disposed in a manner rotatable integrally with the engaging member and relatively movable in the axial direction thereof by a predetermined distance; a spring for urging the locking ring to the cylinder member; and a locking mechanism comprising a locking groove formed on the cylinder member and a locking portion formed on the locking ring.

Abstract: A receiver comprising a closed tank having a top wall with a planar upper surface. The top wall is formed with a blind screw bore and two refrigerant channels each having an outer end opened at the wall upper surface and an enlarged portion at the outer end. Inlet and outlet refrigerant pipes are connected to the top wall and inserted each at its one end in the respective channels. Each refrigerant pipe has an annular projection formed on its outer periphery over the entire circumference thereof and fitted in the channel enlarged portion. A fixing plate having a planar lower surface is disposed over the wall upper surface for fixing the pipes to the top wall.

Abstract: A swivel joint having a connection means rotatable within another connection means held together by a lock means.

Abstract: A smooth bore, self-aligning connection for pipes of the type used in hydraulic dredging. In this connection, the spigot end of one pipe contacts metal to metal at the bell end of the other pipe. A packing gland is defined outwardly of the contacting pipe ends by a positioning ring toe and an annular ring of the bell. A third annular ring on the bell end engages a stepped ring on the spigot end to align the pipes longitudinally as well as radially. A locking ring which is threadedly adjustable engages a skirt depending from a fourth annular ring formed on the bell to lock the spigot end of the pipe to the bell end. The bell and spigot connection of this invention is also adaptable to a pontoon pipe having a flexible reinforced rubber hose section between the spigot and bell ends of a pipe.

Abstract: A coupling device is provided for rapidly joining fluid-carrying conduits in either straight line or angled alignment. The device utilizes a male portion and a female portion which interengage at mating spherically contoured surfaces. A circular resilient gasket such as an O-ring is embedded in one of the mating surfaces. A rotatable lock ring is disposed upon one of the portions and is adapted to engage interactive locking projections associated with the other portion.

Abstract: A spring collar coupling (10) is provided for joining opposing fluid conduits. Basically, the spring collar coupling comprises a spring collar (20) in cooperative engagement with a first and second flange member (40, 60) functionally joined by the application of a coaxial force, the insertion of a bayonet locking ring (70) and release of the pressure force to effect a coupling of the aforesaid components.

Abstract: A device for connecting pipes with fittings or fixtures for mixing fluids for use in cleaning, washing and rinsing basins, sinks or the like wherein the fitting has a casing supported over an opening of the washing basin or the like by clamping means capable of being tightened against the underside of a washing table top or the like and water-conducting pipes extending through said opening, the pipes being constructed as connecting conduits capable of being plugged into the pipes and having a collar extending around the conduits at least near their ends to be plugged, and being secured in position by a molded part which can be supported on the casing of the fitting and a clamping device acting on said molded part, so as to be able to dispense with additional sealing elements within the zone of connection of the pipes, the pipes being composed of plastic material with thickened collars molded therearound and having toward the free end of the pipe a sealing surface capable of being clamped against a sealing sea

Abstract: A pipework junction (10, 11) has internal insulation to limit the effect of thermal shock in the form of a two part (14, 15) internal sleeve in which the parts of the sleeve are joined (34) and are, for the most part of their external surfaces, spaced from the junction by a small clearance (20) adequate to ensure that they do not lock to the junction when subjected to thermal shock. Piston rings (62) may be provided to restrain flow along the small clearance and the sleeve may be stabilized in the junction by having an expanded part (63) engaging a recess (64), which also serves to restrain flow along the small clearance.

Abstract: Quick-action coupling for the elements of an extension tube used in ocean oil well drilling, comprising a female tubular element (3) and a male tubular element (4) of the rising column. When fitted into another, these form between them an annular groove (10) open in its upper part and limited in its lower part by an axial bearing surface made on the periphery of one of the tubular elements (3, 4), this having a dimension sufficient to allow the locking collar (13) to be introduced.

Abstract: The bayonet coupling is provided with a connecting ring having radial pins for engaging in grooves in a hollow member to provide a loose connection. In addition, a screw-threaded ring is threaded into the connecting ring to move against a shoulder on one hollow member in order to compress a resilient seal ring between the hollow members and thus provide a strong seal-tight connection.

Abstract: A tieback tool (10) and method for connecting tieback conductors (12) to a well system (14) where misalignment occurs between the tool and the well system including a body (40) having an externally threaded dog ring (44) which engages the throats of J-slots (34) in the well system and which initially serves to align the tieback tool to the well system. Rotation of the tieback tool after initial alignment actuates the threaded dog ring (44) in the tieback tool to lock and seal the tieback tool into the well system.

Abstract: A compressed air coupling with a coupling socket and a valve sleeve displaceable therein and lockable by a catch in the socket, and a nipple insertable into the valve sleeve and lockable by a ball catch in the valve sleeve. The valve sleeve (40) together with the nipple (16) is displaceable from its inner end position, while closing the connecting passage (58,64) to a predetermined intermediate position in which a passage (62,64,54,56) is opened between the nipple locked in the valve sleeve and the free atmosphere to release residual compressed air in the nipple.

Abstract: A marine riser including a uniquely designed three element connection structure and associated connecting and releasing means for the inhibiting of fatigue failure caused by moments and axial loads resulting from relative motion between the fixed ocean bottom and a floating drilling platform or ship, such as a semisubmersible rig. The system includes a preloaded connection including a female member and a male member coaxially aligned and held in compression by a nut placed in tension. The connection holds riser pipe sections together. The connection is preloaded through a tool to a degree such that when a load equal to the yield strength of the pipe section material is applied to the pipe sections joined by the connector, the compressed faces of the male and female members do not separate from each other. The degree of preload would be sufficient to maintain the contact between the compressed faces under expected working loads of the pipe sections.

Abstract: A connector including two interfitting tubular elements and a locking ring having at least two staggered rows of locking lugs cooperating with corresponding locking lugs of one of the tubular elements. The locking lugs are inscribed in cylindrical surfaces having different radii, so that when the ring is inserted on the element, its lugs slide effortless on the lugs of the first lug row of the element to a position where the lugs of each lug row of the ring can pass between those of a corresponding row of the element to form a plurality of bayonet couplings which can then be simultaneously locked.

Abstract: A double acting pump includes an elongated thin walled hollow barrel, having an inlet end and a head end, and an elongated hollow plunger slidably received in said barrel and forming with its inner surface an annular space. A two piece detachable fitting includes one part on the head end of the barrel, and a mating part with a seal between one end of the barrel and the outer surface of the plunger. A valve assembly and seal is mounted on the inlet end of the plunger, with that seal engaging the interior of said plunger. A nozzle is mounted on the discharge end of the plunger. A two piece inlet fitting includes one part on the inlet end of the barrel, a mating detachable part having an inlet valve seat, and a check valve captured between the parts of the inlet fitting and cooperating with the seat to allow flow into the barrel. A filter piece is supported in the detachable part of the inlet fitting and also functions to capture the check valve between the seat and the filter piece.

Abstract: A self-flushing ball seal disconnect coupling assembly for use in field irrigation systems, or other fluid distribution systems, comprises two parts which mate together axially. The first part, which contains a valve ball, is connected to the lateral, or field supply line, or other fluid supply line. The ball is urged by spring fingers and fluid pressure toward a sealing position, which it assumes when the first part is disconnected from the second part, the latter having a nose member which, under coupling conditions, pushes the ball off its seat thereby releasing flow of fluid through the coupling assembly. A clamping ring assembly surrounds the abutting ends of the first and second parts and locks said parts in axially aligned mating positions. The second part is connected to an upright, or irrigation head, or other element to be supplied with fluid.

Abstract: A connector for use between two riser pipes has a pin fitting at the end of one pipe. An end sleeve on the pin fitting has a cylindrical exterior surface and a first peripheral flange with upper and lower normal surfaces. A box fitting is at the end of the other pipe and has an end box with a cylindrical inner surface engaging the cylindrical exterior surface of the pin fitting. A second peripheral flange on the box fitting has upper and lower normal surfaces and is adapted to abut the first flange. An annular nut is rotatable about the flanges and has interior threads engageable with exterior threads on a collar rotatable around the box fitting and abutting the second flange. An inturned, interrupted nut flange on the nut overlies the first flange, which is also interrupted. The nut flange and the first flange can be relatively rotated to pass each other axially or to prevent such axial movement.