Section Threaded To Member Patents (Class 403/296)
  • Patent number: 4750761
    Abstract: A connection (20) for oilwell tubular joints (8 and 9) to effect a fluid tight conduit wherein one of two cooperating stop shoulders (19) of limited dimension is formed with peaks (22) and valleys (24) such that the peaks contact the other stop shoulder (18) upon full make-up of the connection so as to provide channels (24) for the escape of lubricant from between the shoulders and thereby effect a higher overload torque capacity for the connection, without sacrificing other characteristics of the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Inventor: John D. Watts
  • Patent number: 4742663
    Abstract: Wooden beams containing concealed load distribution means embedded therein are disclosed herein. The wooden beams may be either laminated or unitary. The load distribution means is comprised of an elongated member suitably adapted such that loads exerted on the elongated member are therefrom transmitted to and more evenly distributed within the wooden beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: Koppers Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harlan J. Demers
  • Patent number: 4729689
    Abstract: An electrode member comprising an electrode body having cementing pitch adhered to and impregnated within at least a portion of its electrode joint surface. Also a process for producing an electrode joint comprising applying a cement which is a solution/slurry of cementing pitch in nonaqueous organic solvent to at least a portion of the mating surfaces of such electrode joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Faramarz Nazem, Irwin C. Lewis, Leonard S. Singer, George S. Chryssomallis
  • Patent number: 4708038
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method directed particularly to improving a modified threaded buttress collar. The method is also of value with any internally threaded member having a seal ring groove therein. The method specifically deals with the removal of the feather edge thread created when a seal ring groove is placed within an internally threaded member. Such groove usually provides residence for a seal ring. When the groove is placed in the internally threaded member there is created a feather edge thread immediately adjacent the groove. This feather edge thread is easily deformable and can create severe galling problems within the coupling.The feather edge is removed, preferably, in stepped fashion utilizing a machining tool such as a grooving tool within a computer numerically controlled lathe. The grooving tool is set such that as the coupling turns in the lathe, the movement of the grooving tool matches the pitch and helix of the threads and the speed of the lathe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Inventors: Dieter Hellnick, Karl J. Victor, Gregory K. Otten
  • Patent number: 4701065
    Abstract: A set of structural components for constructing knockdown furnitures is disclosed. Different kinds of furnitures can be formed by interconnecting these components. The owner is free to select and assemble the desired kind and design of furniture pieces. These structural components are preferably made of bamboo poles which are cut in predetermined lengths to form the legs, rails and couplings of the furniture. The legs and rails are provided with holes, and fitted with female fittings. The coupling is fitted with a dowel having blind threaded holes through which male fittings can be connected. Aside from making furnitures, these structural components may also used to build beach houses, rest houses, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Inventor: Jose S. Orosa
  • Patent number: 4692054
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connector system for structural frameworks which comprises a strut element (14) having one end connected to the end of a beam member (16). The strut element (14) has an axial bore (26) with the head portion of a bolt (36) retained therein. The shank (40) of the bolt extends outwardly from the strut element for threaded engagement with a correspondingly threaded aperture of a dodecahedral node (12). A drive nut (42) is fixed to the shank of the bolt and used for rotating the bolt so that the shank is screwed into the node (12). A set screw (46) passes through the strut element (14) to impinge upon the head of the bolt thereby preventing rotation of the strut element with respect to the bolt. A hollow metal rod (54) extends through the end of the beam member (16) and aligned apertures (52) in the end of strut element (14). The ends of the rod are riveted to secure the strut element to the beam member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: Northwest Design Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Kirby
  • Patent number: 4679206
    Abstract: The probability of thread damage during the joining of carbon or graphite electrodes having tapered threaded projections or sockets is reduced by an improved thread configuration wherein the thread crest angle is less than the taper angle of the threaded projection or socket. In the preferred embodiment the thread crest is essentially parallel to the electrode axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: William H. Burwell
  • Patent number: 4637589
    Abstract: The present invention is a bi-section adjustable connector used to bridge two segments of an opened handrail at a turning place.The device consists of two L-shaped component bars. During installation the two component bars are joined end to end by one or two sets of a nut and washer mounted on a bolt having one or both ends threaded. Each half of the bolt is placed in an individual horizontal hole in each component bar.Before tightening up the nuts and washers on the extended portions of the bolt, the assembled bars can be adjusted properly by pivoting along the bolt to align other ends with the ends of the opened handrail at the turning place.Following the tightening up of the nuts, the smooth connection is completed by fixing those ends together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Inventor: Ta C. Lin
  • Patent number: 4629374
    Abstract: A boring tool has a radially adjustable tool bit holder mounted on a head part connectable to an adaptor. A threaded stud for the connection between the head part and the adaptor has a thread arranged in each half, the two threads having different pitches or leads. An adjusting tool for the boring tool has a seat which mates with the threaded stud for rotating the stud relative to the thread arranged on the head part. The tool is marked with a scale in accordance with the formulaS=SG2/SG1 (scale factor)in which SG1 is the lead of one thread G1 on the threaded stud and SG2 is the lead of the other thread G2 on the threaded stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Urma AG
    Inventor: Willy Berner
  • Patent number: 4536044
    Abstract: A pair of identical side panels are arranged in spaced relationship with a cross panel to form the vertical support for a work surface which is disposed on top of the cross panel and between the side panels to provide a basic work station in the form of a desk. These components: are pre-finished; can be stored and shipped knock-down (k-d); and are secured directly to each other with simple tools to provide the completed and assembled work station. Additional full or half-size side panels can be added to the basic desk to form vertical supports for additional work surfaces, to provide other work stations such as a desk and secretarial run-off combined, and/or a desk, run-off, and return combined. Individual drawers and/or open, shelved, door or drawer cabinets can thereafter be secured beneath the work surfaces and between the side panels of the return, run-off, and/or desk to provide the desired form of storage space, which can include, conventional type desk pedestals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: Discovery Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Irwin I. Ziegelheim, Lawrence Lerner
  • Patent number: 4484831
    Abstract: Sections of hollow tubular pipe are joined together by one or more differentially threaded, axially mounted screw which threadedly engages internal radial flanges at the end portions of the adjacent pipes, an extension socket rotates the internal screw or screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Inventors: Wallace A. Hanson, Jr., Russell B. Hanson
  • Patent number: 4440391
    Abstract: An exercising device is disclosed herein for promoting blood circulation and muscle toning which includes a plurality of elongated rod sections which are removably connected together in an end-to-end relationship to provide an elongated, composite shaft or bar of fixed length intended to be retained across the shoulders of the user by grasping the opposite ends of the composite shaft or bar or alternately for flexing the shaft or bar by the hands of the user. The adjacent ends of the rod sections are detachably joined together by a threaded coupling having a projecting threaded member insertably received within a threaded cavity of a receptacle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Inventors: Arsenio B. Saenz, Jr., Gerald K. Cairns
  • Patent number: 4413408
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing an improved electrode comprised of titanium and platinum joined to one another in such manner as to resist separation by corrosion when utilized in a cathodic protection system in a corrosive environment such as in a shell and tube heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Olen L. Riggs, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4375340
    Abstract: Thread material is removed from the non-load bearing flank of a selected number of threads on each side of the center thread of a nipple to provide increased strength for an electrode joint formed therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1983
    Assignee: Great Lakes Carbon Corporation
    Inventor: James M. Faircloth, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4299067
    Abstract: A system for connecting wall partitions or panels together wherein sets of two cross-drilled blind holes are formed in the ends of the partitions to be joined, one hole being of smaller diameter and opening on the end surface of the partition and the other hole of larger diameter opening on one of the side faces. The connector hardware involves three basic parts including a cylindrical plug member, in the larger diameter hole and has a threaded axial bore in one end and a communicating cross bore toward the other end, which bore also communicates with the smaller diameter hole. A second cylindrical connector member, is closely accommodated in the smaller diameter hole and in the cross bore of the plug member, and has a threaded axial bore in one end and a tapered groove or waist portion along its length. The third connector part constitutes a screw member that is adapted to be screwed into the axial bores in each of the cylindrical members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans G. Bertschi
  • Patent number: 4290709
    Abstract: In graphite electrode joints comprising two graphite electrode ends having axial tapered end sockets and a double ended tapered thread connecting pin screwed into both of said sockets, the strength of the joint is improved by increasing the angle of the taper from the conventional 9.46 degrees to from 15 to 35 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Emanuel J. Seldin, Tu-Lung Weng
  • Patent number: 4278836
    Abstract: A repair coupling for flexible electrical conduit comprised of helically wrapped loosely interlocked metallic strip, said coupling being characterized by its initially enlarged arcuate cross section adapted to be constricted into tube form, the interrupted perimeter of the initial cross section providing an opening longitudinally coextensive with the coupling body for the lateral reception of wires, the body being reformed to have a continuous circumference of predetermined diameter for threaded engagement into the conduit sections joined thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1981
    Inventor: Loran S. Bingham
  • Patent number: 4208149
    Abstract: A urethane adhesive is used on the threads of a preassembled graphite furnace electrode nipple to maintain the nipple in its exact pre-set position during shipment and assembly on the furnace. The urethane adhesive does not prevent intentional disassembly should that be necessary before or after the electrode is put in service on a furnace and because it totally volatilizes in service it does not interfere with the thermal expansion relief provided by the clearances intentionally designed into the nipple threads and the mating threads of the electrode socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Airco, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald K. Bowman
  • Patent number: 4191486
    Abstract: In a threaded connection to be loaded in an axial direction, said connection comprising two pieces (i) having coincidental axes and (ii) having different coefficients of thermal linear expansion wherein one piece is a threaded male piece and the other piece is a threaded female piece,the improvement comprising providing, at ambient temperature, a taper such that the change in radial clearance per unit of length between the opposing threads of each piece is equal to the expression A.DELTA.T tan .theta. wherein:A = the difference in the coefficients of thermal linear expansion of the materials of which each piece is comprised, in the axial direction;.DELTA.T = the operating temperature of the connection minus ambient temperature; and.theta.= the acute angle formed by the loaded face of the thread of either piece with the axes,said radial clearance increasing in the direction of the loading of the piece having the higher coefficient of thermal linear expansion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: John F. Pelton
  • Patent number: 4170425
    Abstract: Disclosed is a modular structural member comprised of a plurality of modular elements. Fully assembled, the modular structural member is particularly suitable for furniture, toys, or the like. Each modular structural member has two rods. Disposed on each rod may be hollow wooden beads. The beads may be in the form of turnings or other decorative elements. Each rod may be threaded in one direction: the first rod being threaded in the right hand or clockwise direction and the second rod being threaded in the left hand or counterclockwise direction. A coupling, also in the shape of a turning, is internally threaded to receive at one end the clockwise threaded rod and at the other end the counterclockwise threaded rod. At the opposed and oppositely threaded ends of the rods may be disposed appropriately threaded unions. By rotation of rods by the coupling, the entire assembly is rotated into respective unions to form a secure self contained member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Inventor: Abraham H. Brown
  • Patent number: 4166447
    Abstract: A fireplace standard assembly including a decorative fireplace standard, a sleeve connector member connected to the rear surface of the fireplace standard and adapted to receive one of the front upright grate bar members of a log grate to resemble an andiron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Assignee: Cumberland Valley Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Creim
  • Patent number: 4159184
    Abstract: An electrode joint having tapered threaded recesses in the mating electrode sections and a connecting threaded nipple, with a friable thread segment either in each threaded recess, or on each half of the threaded nipple, the friable thread being thickened along at least a portion of its long flank and being reduced in thickness along its short flank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1979
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: William H. Burwell
  • Patent number: 4157598
    Abstract: A paint brush, having a handle extending from a stock into which bristles are fastened is provided with and adapter to which an extension rod or pole may be attached. The adapter is connected to the stock adjacent to the termination of the handle in the stock, and at an angle to the handle. The adapter, handle and stock, are in coplanar arrangement. The adapter is constructed to releasably receive an extension rod, preferrably in threaded engagement. With the extension rod, the improved paint brush may be used to paint floor and ceiling mouldings and the junction between floors and ceilings without the aid of a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Inventors: Charles H. Talent, Carol S. Talent
  • Patent number: 4157230
    Abstract: An improved joint for pile sections which have a nut at the ends, fastened such that one of its end surfaces is in the same plane as the end surface of the pile section. The joint being effected by a threaded bolt which engages with the nuts on two cooperating pile sections. The nut is provided with an annular groove having radially-directed locking notches in the bottom. A locking disk is inserted into the groove. The disk has resilient locking tongues with radial edges which are directed against the unscrewing direction and which engage with the notches in the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1979
    Assignee: B. Brynildsen & Sonner A/A
    Inventors: Arne Tomt, Ivar Vamnes
  • Patent number: 4068957
    Abstract: A coupling between adjacent ends of transfer bar sections which includes a screw having threads of opposite hand at opposite ends thereof engaged with threaded counterbores in the ends of the two transfer bar sections. A spacer ground precisely to a desired length is clamped between the ends of the bar sections when the screw is tightened. The spacer and screw have radially aligned holes therein to accommodate a tool for tightening the screw. The holes are dimensioned relative to the tool so that the screw can be tightened a final increment without rotating the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: F. Jos. Lamb Company
    Inventors: John H. Brems, John Kobane, Jr., Wilfred J. Zetner
  • Patent number: 4067656
    Abstract: A threaded joint member for connecting two sections of a decorative pole assembly, of knock-down type furniture or the like has a sleeve with an outer thread adapted to be received in an inner thread at the end of one section of the assembly. The sleeve is secured to another section of the assembly so that a limited pivotal movement of the sleeve can be effected on applying an extreme force in the same direction as that in which the two sections have to be turned relative to each other to establish a strong abutment connection between same. The invention thus provides for a simple alignment of the surfaces of the two adjacent sections by partly turning one with respect to the other, without decreasing the strength of the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Inventor: Edward F. Dennis
  • Patent number: 4016796
    Abstract: A break-away retention device for restraining a missile against launching rust until a predetermined thrust level has been attained is disclosed which employs a preweakened tensile link within a compression barrel. The barrel supplies flexural rigidity and physical protection to the preloaded portion of the tensile link. Tensile preload is adjustable to any predetermined level less than the ultimate strength of the tensile link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Jack D. Brannan
  • Patent number: 4012153
    Abstract: A structural connection means comprising a block structure having a plurality of outer faces and a hollow interior compartment. An aperature is provided in each of the faces and communicates with the hollow interior. A recessed portion is provided at the outer end of each aperature and is in communication with each of the faces. The recesses are adapted to receive a closure plug. Each of the aperatures is adapted to receive a threaded stud bolt which is adapted to be connected to structural members to secure the same to the connector block. Modified forms of the block are also disclosed adapted to provided different means for securing the studded thread bolt to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Inventors: Martin J. Pidgeon, Roy E. Green
  • Patent number: 4006885
    Abstract: A modular fence and hand rail designed to be assembled into connecting modular segments, thereby forming a continuous fence or railing. Said segments can be assembled in various lengths or heights by unskilled individuals. The modular segment comprise an upper railing and a lower railing with a plurality of removably attached vertical bars connecting the rails in a parallel relationship to each other. Anchor posts are attached to the ends of the rails to stabilize the segments and define the boundaries of the completed fence. Sufficient simplicity and variableness exist to enable a do-it-yourselfer to construct his own decorative fence which, in its metallic mode, is strong enough to resist entrance by children and animals into restricted and hazardous areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1977
    Inventor: Jose Unterberger
  • Patent number: 3967399
    Abstract: Retaining means for releasably retaining an earthworking tool on a support member includes a socket and adjustably partially misaligned holes extending transverse of the socket and a radially resilient retaining pin extending through the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Lloyd K. Heinold, Richard E. Livesay
  • Patent number: 3943818
    Abstract: An improved railroad tie member is formed of two wooden half-ties which are secured together with one or more reverse threaded bolts arranged in parallel with the tracks. The bolts are preferably inserted in the tie halves whereby the bolts may be turned to resecure the two halves while the tie assembly is installed in the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Inventors: Roy R. Pryor, Harold A. Pryor