Abstract: Assembly comprising a first part and a second part movable relative to each other in translation along a connection axis between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The first part comprises one of a rail and a groove, and the second part comprises the other, the rail being configured to slide axially in the groove. The assembly comprises a ring rotatably mounted on the first part about the connection axis, the ring comprising at least one pin. The second part defines a locking ramp, a first housing and an unlocking ramp. The assembly comprises a return system for exerting a return force on the ring to a position of rest.

Abstract: An adapter and adapter system for connecting a female end of a first chimney portion to a male end of a second chimney portion. The adapter includes a first radial adapter portion with a first inner surface and a first outer surface extending along a first axis and wherein the first inner surface and the first outer surface are substantially coaxial. The adapter further includes a first locking interface protruding outward from the first outer surface and configured to engage with a first locking interface of the first chimney portion and a second locking interface protruding inward from the first inner surface and configured to engage with a second interlocking interface of the second chimney. The first outer surface of the adapter is configured to be received within the female end of the first chimney portion and the inner surface is configured to receive the male end of the second chimney.

Abstract: A quick-change die assembly for a necker machine includes an outer die mounting, an outer die, an outer die quick-release coupling, an inner die mounting, an inner die assembly, and an inner die quick-release coupling. The outer die is coupled to the outer die mounting by the outer die quick-release coupling. The inner die assembly is coupled to the inner die mounting by the inner die quick-release coupling.

Abstract: A tool chain (10) is provided for performing a method of removing internal components such as a bearing cassette (64) from the interior of a generator (12) and/or a gearbox (14) of a wind turbine. The tool chain (10) includes a tube (30) that extends through the interior of the generator (12), at least one clamp element (36) that concentrically fixes the tool chain (10) in position on at least one output shaft (60, 62) of the gearbox (14), and a sliding tool (50) that moves along the tube (30) into and out of the generator to couple with and pull out internal components to be repaired or replaced. For example, the tool chain (10) can remove the bearing cassette (64) located adjacent the junction of the gearbox (14) and the generator (12) without necessitating disassembly of the gearbox (14) from the generator (12).

Abstract: Described is an assembly that provides a passageway for a beverage line connected between a beverage vessel contained within a cabinet, and a beverage tap secured to a tabletop accessory located on a top surface of the cabinet. When the accessory is secured to both the cabinet and a tabletop accessory, the accessory provides: (i) a passageway for the beverage line while (ii) stabilizing and maintaining the tabletop accessory in a stationary and fixed position relative to the cabinet. The accessory may include an upper connector (fastened to the tabletop accessory) having a female shaft for engaging a male shaft of a lower connector (fastened to the cabinet).

Abstract: An exhaust gas purification device includes an upstream cylinder, a downstream cylinder, and a purifying cylinder. The upstream cylinder, the purifying cylinder, and the downstream cylinder each have at an end thereof a flange portion having a flat connecting surface. Each flange portion of one of the upstream and downstream flange portions of the purifying cylinder, and the flange portions of the upstream cylinder and the downstream cylinder includes an engagement pin having an engagement recess portion. Each flange portion of the other includes a pin hole and an engagement groove. The engagement recess portion is fitted into and engaged with the engagement groove.

Abstract: A bayonet joint having a connector with bayonet tabs arranged on the exterior of the connector, a tubular body with at least one external bayonet contour arranged on the exterior of the tubular body and a bayonet ring with inward facing bayonet hooks and at least one inward facing internal bayonet contour. In an assembled state of the bayonet joint, the connector, tubular body and bayonet ring are in a locking orientation relative to one another. The bayonet ring surrounds an outside of the connector and the tubular body in the radial direction and secures the connector and the tubular body against removal from the bayonet ring.

Abstract: A medical delivery device is disclosed having separate adaptors that are removably secured to the inlets of a manifold member through the use of mating locking mechanisms. The locking mechanisms allow the adaptors to be unsecured and switched, or other adaptors secured, which allows the same y-shaped member to increase its functional use to various different applications. Preferably, the delivery device comprises three separate pieces comprising a Y-shaped member having two inlets and an outlet, a first valve adaptor removably secured to one of the inlets and an angled shaped adaptor removably secured to the other inlet. As the two adaptors are removably secured to the Y-shaped member they can be unsecured and their resecurement switched. The mating locking mechanisms also aid in making sure that the adaptors are properly aligned with the inlets when secured thereto.

Abstract: A pit extension includes an extension body, the extension body defining an extension bottom end and an extension top end, the extension body defining an extension inner surface and an extension outer surface, the extension inner surface defining an extension bore extending from the extension bottom end to the extension top end; and a plurality of legs, each leg of the plurality of legs comprising an attached portion and an extended portion, the attached portion of each leg attached proximate to the extension bottom end of the extension body, the extended portion of each leg extending downward from the extension bottom end, the extended portion of each leg configured to attach to a top end of a pit liner.

Abstract: A pin connector assembly has male connector and a female connector. The male connector has a first alignment slot formed on a first housing of the male connector and a mounting hole. The female connector has a second alignment slot formed on a second housing of the male connector and a mounting hole. The first and second alignment slots allows the male connector and the female to be coupled with each other without damaging metal contacts on the male connector. Moreover, the installation efficiency of the male connector and the female connectors are improved. The mounting holes of the male and female connectors are used for detachably mounting the male and female connectors on tubes of a trunk of an artificial Christmas tree.

Abstract: The system (1) comprises: a tubular interface formation (3) fixed or able to be fixed to a receiving body (C) and having a plurality of shaped retaining lugs (4) angularly spaced around its axis (A-A) and protruding axially and radially towards the outside; a tubular fastening member (6) in which the tube (2) can be pre-inserted axially and which has a plurality of external peripheral coupling elements (15) angularly spaced around its axis (A-A) and each able to engage with a corresponding retaining lug (4) of the interface formation (3), in a mutually axially retaining relationship.

Abstract: A connector, for display systems having a display frame formed of a plurality of beams (1), has a male fitting (3) which has a stem (8) projecting from a plate (4), and a head (9) formed of four noses which project laterally from the stem. The head (9) is inserted in a correspondingly-shaped aperture of a female node fitting and rotated into positive engagement with the inner face of the node fitting. The trailing faces of the four noses have oppositely-inclined ramps which act to provide progressive tightening and alignment of the connector as the male part is rotated within the aperture. The connector provides a stable joint and enables a firm connection to be obtained with a smaller angle of rotation and reduced engagement force.

Abstract: An electrical plug-in connection has a plug part with contact pins and a socket part with socket contacts. Coding elements interact in accordance with the lock/key principle in order for the two parts to be fixed in place in a pre-defined relative plug-in position. One or more protrusions, and apertures complementing the protrusions, are provided on the plug or socket parts. On being connected, one protrusion each is incorporated in an aperture, engaging behind the periphery of the associated aperture in the process. The aperture has two adjacent accommodating chambers. A plug-in accommodating-chamber periphery that is directed away from the plug-in direction, is at such a low level that the associated protrusion slides over it in the plug-in direction, and an arresting accommodating-chamber periphery is at such a high level to effectively prevent sliding of the protrusion over the arresting accommodating-chamber periphery.

Abstract: A female connector for medical infusion systems has a main body that has two curved wings that extend from the outer circumferential surface of the body. The respective front ends of the wings are joined integrally to a substantially circumferential partition that also extends circumferentially from the outer circumferential surface of the fitting. The connector of the fitting has a non-conventional configuration with at least two protuberances offset at an angle. The non-conventional configuration of the connector allows the fitting to only mate with a counterpart connector that has a complementary non-conventional configuration.

Abstract: A coupling system including a coupling for fastening to one end of a pipe via a fastening connection is provided. The coupling system includes a safety fastener device in the form of a sleeve surrounding the fastening connection and having a first end for welding to the pipe, and a hook-forming second end for co-operating with the coupling in such a manner that the hook is suitable for providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe in the event of the fastening connection is damaged.

Abstract: A quick connector assembly for a faucet is provided. The quick connector assembly includes a hose fitting having a longitudinal axis, a lock tab coupled to the hose fitting and having at least one projection extending radially therefrom, and a connector body having at least one slot extending from an opening to a locked position, the at least one slot configured to receive the at least one projection of the lock tab. Moving the projection of the lock tab from the opening of the slot to the locked position connects the lock tab to the connector body.

Abstract: A quick-connect fitting for connecting a burner tube to a barbecue grill. The quick-connect includes a female connector and a male connector. In one embodiment, the female connector is attached to the burner tube and the male connector is connected upstream of the fuel supply. The female connector has an inwardly directed protrusion while the male connector has a corresponding longitudinal entry portion and circumferential groove. In the first step of assembly, the female connector is mated with the male connector by aligning the protrusion with the entry portion and urging the connectors together. In the second step of assembly, the female connector is rotated relative to the male connector such that the protrusion enters the groove to effectively prevent relative axial movement between the connectors.

Abstract: A coupling for attaching a fuel canister to an appliance such as a torch comprises a first connector on the canister. The first connector comprises a first set of screw threads where the first set of screw threads are interrupted to define a shape. A second connector on the appliance comprises a locking element. The locking element has a matching shape that matches the shape such that the locking element closely receives the first connector when the first connector is in a first orientation relative to the second connector.

Abstract: An interlocking mechanism includes an entry channel and a rotational channel positioned adjacent to entry channel. A locking bead is positioned in the rotational channel at a position in the channel defined to engage a mating element in a locking lug on a mating component when the lug is positioned adjacent to an end of the channel. The entry channel may include a face increasing in height from the entry portion to the end portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adaptor that is used with a valve fitment assembly used to dispense fluids or flowable materials from a container. The adaptor is utilized in conjunction with the valve fitment assembly to allow the fitment assembly to be used with a spout and valve assembly attached to a container holding fluid. This invention also relates to a process for dispensing fluid using the adapter described herein.

Abstract: A mating connection assembly permits quick and efficient connection and disconnection of tubular goods and equipment. A female box-end connection member has a body, a central through-bore, a bowl-like receptacle section having a tapered internal surface and inwardly-extending load shoulder members along the tapered internal surface, grouped in stacks of spaced-apart rows. A mating male pin-end connection member has a body section, a tapered pin extension, a central through-bore and lug members on the outer surface of the tapered pin extension. The tapered pin extension of the male pin-end connection member can be stabbed into the female box-end connection member and partially rotated. When joined in mating relationship, the connection assembly provides a fluid pressure seal, supports high-tensile axial loading and permits the transmission of torque through the connection assembly.

Abstract: A coupling feature for double-walled pipes. A double-walled vent pipe section has an outer wall with corresponding male and female coupling features formed on opposite ends thereof. The inner wall of the double-walled pipe section has a small ridge formed around the circumference of one end. When pipe sections are coupled together, the male and female coupling features on the outer walls engage, and the ridge on the inner wall of one pipe section engages with the bare inner wall of the other pipe section.

Abstract: A connection device comprises a lock component of non-circular cross-sectional shape, the lock component being both angularly and axially moveable relative to a housing, stop means operable to limit angular movement of the lock component relative to the housing, the lock component having a threaded drive region, and a drive nut in threaded engagement with the drive region, wherein angular movement of the drive nut relative to the housing when the stop means are not engaged is able to drive the lock component for angular movement, rotation of the drive nut when the stop means are engaged causing axial displacement of the lock component relative to the housing.

Abstract: A quick attach and safe release arrangement for a pump of the type in which a pump chamber has at least one chimney and at least one separable port locatable in the at least one chimney. The quick attach and safe release arrangement is provided with a cooperating retaining elements integrally formed with the at least one chimney and integrally formed with the at least one separable port respectively, for retaining the at least one separable port in within the at least one chimney. The at least one separable port and the at least one chimney are rotatable relative to one another and the cooperating retaining elements have a single port release position at a predetermined angular position of the at least one separable port relative to the at least one chimney.

Abstract: A faucet outlet structure includes a faucet base, an outlet pipe and two outlet ducts. The outlet pipe is made by zinc alloy using die-casting processing method to form in one piece, and the two outlet ducts are made by plastics and engaged with each other. Each engaging portion has a connecting portion, wherein a protruding edge of the first connecting portion of the first outlet duct has a through restricting hole, and a through slot is diagonally and recessedly formed at the opening of two protruding edges and the through slot and the restricting hole are connected perpendicularly. The second connecting portion has a block protrudingly on both sides and the block is engaged with the restricting hole of the first outlet duct. According to the abovementioned structure, two outlet ducts penetrate through both sides of the outlet pipe, align to engage and then turn, so the two outlet ducts can be fast, easily and securely positioned at the bended outlet pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling (8) for the releasable coupling of pipe parts, the coupling (8) comprising: a first pipe part (9), which on the inner circumference has two or more rows (18, 19) of lugs (13, 15); a second pipe part (10), which on the outer circumference has two or more rows (30, 31) of lugs (23, 24); wherein the lugs (13, 15, 23, 24) of each of the rows (18, 19, 30, 31) of the first pipe part (9) and of the second pipe part (10) have interspaces (12, 14, 25, 26) which are designed to allow lugs of one pipe part to pass the lugs of the other pipe part for sliding of the pipe parts (9, 10) into and out of one another in the axial direction, and wherein the pipe parts (9, 10), in the slid-together state, can be twisted in the tangential direction to make the lugs (13, 15) of the first pipe part (9) engage on the lugs (23, 24) of the second pipe part (10) for fixing of the pipe parts (9, 10) in the axial direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular element of a fall pipe used for the purpose of depositing materials underwater from a fall pipe vessel. The fall pipe element comprises a male and a female coupling part for coupling to another element of the same form. The coupling parts are provided on respectively an outer periphery and inner periphery thereof with an annular flange which is divided in peripheral direction into segments which leave recesses clear therebetween. For coupling purposes segments of a male coupling part are placed through recesses of a female coupling part and slid by rotation under segments of the female coupling part. The invention likewise relates to a fall pipe and a method for assembly thereof. The fall pipe is particularly suitable for depositing material at great water depth.

Abstract: A modular coupling system comprises a connector (200, 201) having a generally cylindrical center section (224) with a bore (208) extending from a front face (206) of the connector (200, 201) through to a back side of the connector. The connector (200, 201) has a first (220) and a second wing (222) extending from the generally cylindrical center section (224) of the connector (200, 201). A first flange (202) extends from a front side of the first wing towards a top side of the connector (200, 201), and a second flange (204) extends from a back side of the first wing towards a bottom side of the connector (200, 201). A third flange (202) extends from a front side of the second wing towards the bottom side of the connector (200, 201), and a second flange (204) extends from a back side of the first wing towards the top side of the connector (200, 201).

Abstract: A locking device for locking a threaded pipe connection where two threaded connection units are screwed together. The locking device includes two locking rings which engage each other with corresponding teeth and notches on their first sides. Each of the two rings has a different number of teeth and notches on their second side. The two second sides, which face the connection units, are formed to engage a corresponding number of notches and teeth formed on the shoulder of the connection unit's opposite side, after the rings have been spread apart in an axial direction, while maintaining the engagement between the first and the second ring.

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 combination of two bodies having tube-shaped or sleeve-shaped connecting sections which can be plugged into one another as part of an air-conditioning line system in an aircraft, the combination including at least one radial locking projection on a first body, at least one locking clearance on a second body which is completely surrounded by a rim, at least one lead-in clearance which is angularly offset in the peripheral direction in relation to the appertaining locking clearance, and at least one releasing groove associated with each locking clearance and disposed angularly offset in the peripheral direction on the opposite side of the appertaining lead-in clearance.

Abstract: A connector part (3) for connecting a material supply device (10) to a spray gun (20) that includes a hollow cylindrical connection piece (5); a threaded wedge element (8) with a lower starting point (8a) and an upper end (8b) running around the outer circumference of connection piece (5) and serving to produce a threaded wedge connection to a counter-element (15) arranged on gun base (19) of spray gun (20); and a stop element (14) that forms a limit stop during the production of the threaded wedge connection. In order to prevent the counter-element on the spray gun from digging into the soft connection pipe made of plastic and removing plastic chips there, it is provided in the connector part according to the invention that stop element (14) is arranged at a distance in the circumferential direction from upper end (8b) of threaded wedge element (8), whereby a gap (11) is formed between stop element (14) and upper end (8b) of the threaded wedge element.

Abstract: In a connection structure of a tubular connection member and a joint member according to an embodiment, a joint member (20) with a cap nut (30) mounted thereon is connected to a tubular connection member (12) with a spiral ridge (14) and a flange (16). The cap nut (30) has a spiral groove formed in the inner peripheral surface and includes a detent member (35) having a movable portion (36) and an extending portion (37). A spigot portion of the joint member (20) is inserted into the tubular connection member (12), and the cap nut (30) is screwed in. Then, the extending portion (37) of the detent member (35) is locked by a locking protrusion (162) provided on the flange (16) of the tubular connection member (12).

Abstract: A coupling apparatus includes projections projecting axially from circumferential positions on a distal part of an annular body, each projection having an engaging hook projecting in one circumferential direction at an end part thereof. The body and the projections are formed independently of each other, and the apparatus includes a fixing structure for fixing the projections to the positions on the distal part. After inner peripheries of the projections are placed on the outer periphery of the distal part adjacent to an outward overhang, the fixing structure is detachably fixed on the outer periphery in a side of the projections axially opposing to the overhang and has an inward tapering surface fitted on an outward tapering surface of each projection to fix the projections at the predetermined positions on the outer periphery, and includes a cutout exposing the outward tapering surface of at least one projection.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting a tubular breakout device in a position. An embodiment of the device comprises a first channel in the inside face of the device for receiving a corresponding key of a quill, a socket adjacent to the first channel, and a second channel adjacent to the socket. An embodiment of the device is moved from the engaged position to the disengaged and supported position by the method of moving the device from an engaged position to a disengaged position, rotating the device so that the key of the quill slides into the socket of the device, then moving the device to a secured position by lowering the device so that the key of the quill slides into the second channel of the device.

Abstract: Vanes are generally hollow with a passage through which service pipes extend. These service pipes must be connected such that they can allow for thermal expansion and contraction but also anti rotation features are needed in order to prevent damage when a supply coupling is connected through a pipe end. This anti-rotation feature is generally provided between a top hat and a pipe end through flanges. In order to allow reduced spacing between the top of the vane and a casing the flanges are arranged to allow at least recessing of a first flange into a passage opening profile whereby those flanges inter-engage with second flanges at a surface interface to prevent rotation.

Abstract: A method for forming a duct interconnect generally includes providing a digital model of a first duct structure and a second duct structure, the first duct structure including a first duct section having a passage for conveying a substance and an interconnect component moveably and captively coupled to the duct section. The second duct structure includes a second duct structure and a second interconnect component. The process includes forming, via a direct manufacturing procedure (e.g., stereolithography), a physical model of the first duct and second structures in accordance with the digital models, wherein the interconnect component has a locked and unlocked state, and wherein the unlocked state corresponds to a predetermined compressive force between the first duct structure and a second duct structure.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus includes projections projecting axially from circumferential positions on a distal part of an annular body, each projection having an engaging hook projecting in one circumferential direction at an end part thereof. The body and the projections are formed independently of each other, and the apparatus includes a fixing structure for fixing the projections to the positions on the distal part. After inner peripheries of the projections are placed on the outer periphery of the distal part adjacent to an outward overhang, the fixing structure is detachably fixed on the outer periphery in a side of the projections axially opposing to the overhang and has an inward tapering surface fitted on an outward tapering surface of each projection to fix the projections at the predetermined positions on the outer periphery, and includes a cutout exposing the outward tapering surface of at least one projection.

Abstract: A tubing fitting for use in microsurgery including a female tubing fitting and a male tubing fitting. The female tubing fitting has an external surface with a pair of opposing projections disposed thereon and an internal bore. The male tubing fitting has a second internal bore and a collar at least partially surrounding the second internal bore. The collar has an internal surface with two pairs of opposing sloping ramps disposed thereon. The pairs of opposing sloping ramps are arranged so as to create a pair of opposing spaces for removably receiving the pair of opposing projections.

Abstract: An adapter that bridges the connecting ends of a medication providing device and a fluid connector includes a housing shroud that is fitted at one end with a core and at its other end with an inner shroud. Once fitted to the housing shroud, the core and the inner shroud each are not removable from the housing shroud. A catch hub is provided within the housing shroud for non-removably maintaining the core to the housing shroud. The core is rotatable relative to the housing shroud. Sufficient friction is provided between the core and the housing shroud to enable the medication providing device to be readily coupled to the core. Once the medication providing device is coupled to the core, and therefore the adapter, additional rotational movement, in either direction, of the medication providing device would only cause the core to rotate freely relative to the housing shroud, thereby preventing the medication providing device such as a syringe from being removed from the adapter.

Abstract: A connection for the quick and functionally reliable connection of tubulars including pipes and casing. The connection having a male or pin end and a mating female, box, or socket end and sections of circumferentially and axially extending protuberances such as thread segments or lugs interrupted by slots extending circumferentially and axially approximately the same distance as the corresponding protuberance section. Both the pin and box have matching or corresponding arrays of interrupted threads and slots. When properly aligned, the array will be accepted by a corresponding slot when mating the pin and box. After proper mating, the connection is secured by rotating the pin or box to further mate the corresponding patches of the pin and box.

Abstract: A vehicle connector assembly includes a positive lock feature that allows a hose to be quickly and easily attached to a vehicle component such as an intake manifold or air induction component. The component includes a projection that extends outwardly from a main body to a distal end. A locking cap is installed over the projection and cooperates with an alignment feature on the projection such that the cap does not separate from the projection prior to installation of the hose. An end of the hose is slidably installed within the locking cap and over the projection. The locking cap is then rotated from an unlocked position to a locked position to prevent linear movement of the hose relative to the projection. The locking cap is made from a resilient material and provides a serviceable connection.

Abstract: The disclosed connector to cassette interface system includes a set of individual keyed connectors having a shroud on the lower portion. The perimeter of each shroud includes an array of tabs or protrusions keyed to one of a corresponding array of skirted portals in the cassette cover. The tabs or protrusions on the shroud portion of each individual keyed connector may further serve to prevent rotation of each connector beyond about 60°.

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: An air evacuation attachment for a fire hose includes an elongated conduit having an inlet and an opposing outlet. At the inlet is a Storz adaptor for coupling the conduit with a fire hose having a predetermined diameter. Storage tubes are provided along the length of the conduit each having a varying size Storz adaptor mounted thereon for interchangeably securing to the inlet to adapt the conduit to varying size fire hoses. The outlet includes internally disposed O-rings for tightly encompassing a vacuum hose. Accordingly, a fire hose can be conveniently connected to a vacuum source to remove excess air therefrom prior to storage.

Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus for making a pressure-containing threaded tubular connection, suitable for remotely operated connection and separation, utilizing electrical heating to reduce the amount of make up torque required to produce reliable preloading of the connection. One aspect of the present invention comprises: 1) a first hub with male threads on its exterior and having a sealing face and axial flow passage, b) a second hub having an axial flow passage and carrying an annular seal which can be mated with the sealing face of the first hub and mounting a rotatable nut having female threads on its interior and integral nut heating means. After stabbing and initial make-up of the connection, the nut is heated and thereby expanded in a controlled manner and the connection retightened. Following cooling, the structural connection is fully preloaded and the annular seal fully compressed so that it seals. Reversing the procedure permits disconnection.

Abstract: A connector is inserted into a connection hole provided on a fluid piping equipment, and the connector is prevented from dropping out via a retainer held by a retainer holding portion. The connector has a connecting portion including a flange stop portion, and a positioning means is disposed between the connecting portion and the fluid piping equipment. This positioning means is to position the connecting portion in a circumferential direction so as not to rotate relative to the connection hole and has a mounting angle adjusting function capable of positioning the connecting portion in the circumferential direction selectively at any one of a number of mounting angular positions relative to the connection hole. An annular surface on the other end in the axial direction of the stop portion is formed in a taper shape tapered toward the other end in the axial direction.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator. The adapter assembly includes an outer lid for the fluid supply assembly and an adapter. The adapter assembly provides a connection between the fluid supply assembly and the fluid applicator that can be engaged quickly, easily, and securely, and which has a strong tight seal around the connection.

Abstract: The inventions disclosed herein relate to a quick-connect fitting for connecting a burner tube to a barbecue grill. It is believed that the preferred quick-connect of the present invention reduces the time required to assemble a barbecue grill by providing for a simple two step assembly. The quick-connect generally comprises a female connector and a male connector wherein the female connector is preferably attached to the burner tube and the male connector is preferably connected upstream of the fuel supply. The female connector preferably has an inwardly directed protrusion while the male connector has a corresponding longitudinal entry portion and circumferential groove. In the first step of assembly, the female connector is mated with the male connector by aligning the protrusion with the entry portion and urging the connectors together.

Abstract: An attachment device for coupling one or more removable turbine components to a carrier of a turbine engine. The attachment device may include a securement structure rotatable about an axis of rotation and including one or more arms for grasping an arm extending from a support structure. A fastener may extend from the support structure and be inserted into a fastener receiving recess in the securement structure for preventing the securement structure from rotating and becoming disengaged from the support structure. The attachment device may also include a fastener retaining device for preventing the fastener, which may be a threaded bolt, from becoming disengaged from the attachment device, traveling downstream in a turbine, and damaging a turbine assembly.