公开(公告)号：US20070144021A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11708739

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: Peter Williams ,  Lonnie Johnston ,  John Karkosiak ,  Gerald Babuder ,  Sanjeev Moghe

Inventor： Peter Williams ,  Lonnie Johnston ,  John Karkosiak ,  Gerald Babuder ,  Sanjeev Moghe

IPC: G01B3/50

CPC classification number: F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/00 ,  F16L19/065 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the tube fitting assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20070063512A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11230707

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: Isidro Tamez

Inventor： Isidro Tamez

IPC: F16L19/00

CPC classification number: F16L19/02 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: An indicator device captured between couplers of ends of firehose sections that point to the source of the firehose and to safety. The preferred embodiment includes gasket-like annular body which fits over the male threads of the male coupler and is captured between annular ends of the abutting male and female coupler bodies. Direction pointing fingers, integral with the annular body, point backward toward the hose section to which the male coupler is attached and are angularly oriented to fit between longitudinal lugs of the male coupler.

Abstract translation: 一个指示器装置捕获在指向火腿的源头和安全的防火部分的端部的耦合器之间。 优选实施例包括垫圈状环形体，该环形体装配在阳联接器的阳螺纹上并且被捕获在邻接的阳联接器本体和阴联接器本体的环形端之间。 与环形体成一体的方向指向指状物指向阳性耦合器所附接的软管部分并且成角度地定向以配合在阳性耦合器的纵向凸耳之间。

公开(公告)号：US20050211934A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11055569

申请日：2005-02-09

Applicant: Richard Garber ,  Charles deCler ,  David Meyer

Inventor： Richard Garber ,  Charles deCler ,  David Meyer

IPC: F16L25/00 ,  B67D7/34 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/12 ,  G06K19/00 ,  H04B1/59

CPC classification number: B67D7/348 ,  F16L37/0841 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T137/3021

Abstract: A connector apparatus for controlling fluid dispensing/transmission that includes a control component for communication between couplers thereof. A first coupler has a transmitter, and is releasably connected with a mating reader coupler that has a transmitter and fluid control device to exchange information with the transmitter of the first coupler. The transmitters communicate and are operated by wireless means such as by RF devices. Upon confirming that the first coupler is properly coupled to the mating coupler and that the first coupler has a proper identification, the fluid control device controls fluid flow, using the transmitters of the first coupler and the mating reader coupler, under predetermined parameters, e.g., pressure, temperature, duration, and flow rate, as indicated in the first coupler.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体分配/传输的连接器装置，其包括用于在其耦合器之间进行通信的控制部件。 第一耦合器具有发射器，并且可释放地与具有发射器和流体控制装置的配合读取器耦合器连接，以与第一耦合器的发射器交换信息。 发射机通过RF设备等无线手段进行通信和操作。 在确认第一联接器适当地联接到配合联接器并且第一联接器具有适当的识别之后，流体控制装置使用第一耦合器和配合读取器耦合器的发射器在预定参数下控制流体流动，例如， 压力，温度，持续时间和流速，如第一耦合器中所示。

公开(公告)号：US20050145751A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10627900

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Mark Shelly

Inventor： Mark Shelly

IPC: B63B27/24 ,  B63B27/34 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B64D39/04 ,  G01R31/00 ,  B64C27/22

CPC classification number: B63B27/24 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B64D39/04 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  G01R31/008

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for illumination of aerial refueling hoses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a conduit for transferring a flowable material includes a wall member. A plurality of reflective members are at least one of formed within an outer layer of the wall member and disposed on an outer surface of the wall member. The reflective members are adapted to at least partially reflect light incident thereon. In one aspect, the reflective members include reflective glass beads. In a further aspect, a first portion of the wall member has a first concentration of reflective members, and a second portion has a second concentration of reflective members.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于照明空中加油软管的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，用于传送可流动材料的导管包括壁构件。 多个反射构件是至少一个形成在壁构件的外层内并且设置在壁构件的外表面上的反射构件。 反射构件适于至少部分地反射入射在其上的光。 在一个方面，反射构件包括反射玻璃珠。 在另一方面，壁构件的第一部分具有第一浓度的反射构件，并且第二部分具有第二浓度的反射构件。

公开(公告)号：US06897374B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-24

申请号：US10698992

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Richard Stewart Garber ,  Charles Peter deCler ,  David W. Meyer

Inventor： Richard Stewart Garber ,  Charles Peter deCler ,  David W. Meyer

IPC: F16L25/00 ,  B67D7/34 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/12 ,  G06K19/00 ,  H04B1/59 ,  B67D5/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/348 ,  F16L37/0841 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T137/3021

Abstract: A connector apparatus for controlling fluid dispensing/transmission that includes a control component for communication between couplers thereof. A first coupler has a transmitter, and is releasably connected with a mating reader coupler that has a transmitter and fluid control device to exchange information with the transmitter of the first coupler. The transmitters communicate and are operated by wireless means such as by RF devices. Upon confirming that the first coupler is properly coupled to the mating coupler and that the first coupler has a proper identification, the fluid control device controls fluid flow, using the transmitters of the first coupler and the mating reader coupler, under predetermined parameters, e.g., pressure, temperature, duration, and flow rate, as indicated in the first coupler.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体分配/传输的连接器装置，其包括用于在其耦合器之间进行通信的控制部件。 第一耦合器具有发射器，并且可释放地与具有发射器和流体控制装置的配合读取器耦合器连接，以与第一耦合器的发射器交换信息。 发射机通过RF设备等无线手段进行通信和操作。 在确认第一联接器适当地联接到配合联接器并且第一联接器具有适当的识别之后，流体控制装置使用第一耦合器和配合读取器耦合器的发射器在预定参数下控制流体流动，例如， 压力，温度，持续时间和流速，如第一耦合器中所示。

公开(公告)号：US06739577B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10305663

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Gary Clancy ,  Robert Haake

Inventor： Gary Clancy ,  Robert Haake

IPC: F16L3723

CPC classification number: F16L37/23 ,  F16L37/40 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10S285/914

Abstract: A fluid coupling system is provided including a fluid coupling having a cooperative key coding system and latching mechanism, a valve biasing mechanism with corrosion resistance, and other advantageous features. The key coding system permits interconnection of only matched coupling members while preventing the inadvertent interconnection of mismatched coupling members notwithstanding the presence of many coupling, both matched and mismatched. The coupling includes first and second coupling members that are releasably slideably, axially interfitted with their passageways in fluid communication. The key coding system includes key coding elements on the coupling members that are axially movable into matched interengagement when the coupling members are matched but are precluded from moving into matched interengagement when they are mismatched, all without rotation of the couplings or the key coding elements irrespective of the relative rotational positions of the couplings members or coding elements. The latching mechanism is movable axially and radially of the coupling members between latching and unlatching positions, again without relative rotation of the latching mechanism and coupling members. The key coding system allows the latching mechanism to move into latching position when the key coding elements match but precludes such movement when there is a mismatch. Although the key coding system and the latching mechanism do not require rotation to function, they allow relative rotation of the coupling members. Furthermore, the coupling incorporates a valve biasing mechanism that does not use a metallic spring or other corrodible parts in contact with the corrosive chemicals.

公开(公告)号：US20040016899A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-29

申请号：US10305663

申请日：2002-11-26

Inventor： Gary Clancy ,  Robert Haake

IPC: F16L037/28

CPC classification number: F16L37/23 ,  F16L37/40 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10S285/914

Abstract: A fluid coupling system is provided including a fluid coupling having a cooperative key coding system and latching mechanism, a valve biasing mechanism with corrosion resistance, and other advantageous features. The key coding system permits interconnection of only matched coupling members while preventing the inadvertent interconnection of mismatched coupling members notwithstanding the presence of many coupling, both matched and mismatched. The coupling includes first and second coupling members that are releasably slideably, axially interfitted with their passageways in fluid communication. The key coding system includes key coding elements on the coupling members that are axially movable into matched interengagement when the coupling members are matched but are precluded from moving into matched interengagement when they are mismatched, all without rotation of the couplings or the key coding elements irrespective of the relative rotational positions of the couplings members or coding elements. The latching mechanism is movable axially and radially of the coupling members between latching and unlatching positions, again without relative rotation of the latching mechanism and coupling members. The key coding system allows the latching mechanism to move into latching position when the key coding elements match but precludes such movement when there is a mismatch. Although the key coding system and the latching mechanism do not require rotation to function, they allow relative rotation of the coupling members. Furthermore, the coupling incorporates a valve biasing mechanism that does not use a metallic spring or other corrodible parts in contact with the corrosive chemicals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种流体耦合系统，其包括具有协作密钥编码系统和闭锁机构的流体耦合，具有耐腐蚀性的阀偏置机构和其它有利特征。 密钥编码系统允许仅匹配的耦合构件的互连，同时防止不匹配的耦合构件的无意互连，尽管存在许多耦合，匹配和不匹配。 联接器包括第一和第二联接构件，其可释放地可滑动地与其与流体连通的通道轴向配合。 密钥编码系统包括耦合构件上的键编码元件，当耦合构件匹配时，它们可以轴向移动成匹配的相互接合，但是当它们不匹配时不能移动到匹配的接合中，所有键编码元件都不伴随耦合或键编码元件的旋转 的耦合构件或编码元件的相对旋转位置。 闩锁机构可以在闭锁位置和解锁位置之间的联接构件的轴向和径向方向上移动，而不是闩锁机构和联接构件的相对旋转。 密钥编码系统允许当密钥编码元件匹配时锁存机构移动到锁定位置，但是当存在不匹配时排除这种移动。 虽然钥匙编码系统和锁定机构不需要旋转来起作用，但它们允许联接构件的相对旋转。 此外，联接器包括阀偏置机构，其不使用与腐蚀性化学品接触的金属弹簧或其他可腐蚀部件。

公开(公告)号：US06660396B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US10161341

申请日：2002-06-03

Applicant: Stephen Warburton-Pitt

Inventor： Stephen Warburton-Pitt

IPC: B32B904

CPC classification number: B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C70/74 ,  B29C2043/181 ,  B29K2083/00 ,  B29K2105/258 ,  F16L11/124 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T428/1317 ,  Y10T428/1321 ,  Y10T428/23 ,  Y10T428/239 ,  Y10T428/31663

Abstract: A system for permanently associating identifying indicia with a previously manufactured product. Silicone sheet material having imbedded therein a quantity of thermally activatable crosslinking catalyst is secured to the product. An indici-containing element is placed on the silicone sheet material and is then covered by another piece of the same type of silicone sheet material. Heat is then applied to the assembly to cause the pieces of silicone sheet material to crosslink together and encapsulate the indicia-containing element.

Abstract translation: 用于将识别标记与先前制造的产品永久关联的系统。 在其中嵌入有一定量的可热活化的交联催化剂的硅胶片材料固定在该产品上。 将含标记的元件放置在硅树脂片材上，然后被另一片相同类型的硅氧烷片材料覆盖。 然后将热量施加到组件上以使硅片材料片交联在一起并包封含标记元件。

公开(公告)号：US06516880B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09675697

申请日：2000-09-29

Applicant: Gregory K. Otten ,  Martin McIville Morrish

Inventor： Gregory K. Otten ,  Martin McIville Morrish

IPC: E21B4701

CPC classification number: F16L15/001 ,  E21B17/006 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T137/8225

Abstract: A data resource specific to a pipe coupling centrally positioned within the coupling, intermediate the coupling ends. Multiple couplings are employed to connect together a string of well pipe. The data resource is adapted to be deployed at the coupling center in the space formed between the abutting ends of pipe made up into the coupling. The data resource provides information regarding the physical characteristics and locations of the coupling, the attached string pipe or the environment within which the coupling is disposed. The data resource may be a read-only component or it may be a readable and writeable component. The resource communicates with an instrument movable through the pipe and coupling. The data resource may be removably positioned at the center of the coupling or it may be permanently cemented in place. The data resource may take on the form of an annular ring with a crushable structure and suitable recesses for holding a data resource module. A circular communication antenna may be carried in the ring. A preferred form of the data resource is an externally threaded Teflon® ring equipped with axially extending resilient fingers. The resilient fingers are deformable upon engagement with the rotating ends of the pipe sections so that advancing the pipe sections beyond their optimum depth into the coupling deforms the fingers without rotating and thus displacing the ring. The body of the ring remains in the gap between the pipe and where it is protected from crushing.

Abstract translation: 一个数据资源，专用于耦合中心位于耦合器中间的管道，位于耦合端之间。 采用多个联轴器将井管连接在一起。 该数据资源适于在耦合中心部署在形成在耦合器的管道的邻接端之间的空间中。 数据资源提供关于耦合器，附接的串管或其中设置联接器的环境的物理特性和位置的信息。 数据资源可以是只读组件，也可以是可读写组件。 该资源与可通过管道和耦合器移动的仪器通信。 数据资源可以可拆卸地定位在联轴器的中心处，或者可以将其永久地胶合就位。 数据资源可以采用具有可压碎结构的环形的形式，并且用于保持数据资源模块的合适的凹部。 环形通信天线可以在环中携带。 数据资源的优选形式是装备有轴向延伸的弹性指状物的外螺纹特氟龙环。 弹性指状物在与管部分的旋转端部接合时可变形，使得将管道部分超出其最佳深度进入联接器使得手指变形而不会旋转并因此使环移位。 环的主体保持在管道之间的间隙和防止其破碎的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20020170731A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-21

申请号：US10153361

申请日：2002-05-21

Applicant: COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANY

Inventor： Richard Stewart Garber ,  Charles Peter Decler ,  David W. Meyer

IPC: H01B007/00 ,  H02G003/18

CPC classification number: B67D7/348 ,  F16L37/0841 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T137/3021

Abstract: A connector apparatus for controlling fluid dispensing/transmission that includes a control component for communication between couplers thereof. A first coupler has a transmitter, and is releasably connected with a mating reader coupler that has a transmitter and fluid control device to exchange information with the transmitter of the first coupler. The transmitters communicate and are operated by wireless means such as by RF devices. Upon confirming that the first coupler is properly coupled to the mating coupler and that the first coupler has a proper identification, the fluid control device controls fluid flow, using the transmitters of the first coupler and the mating reader coupler, under predetermined parameters, e.g., pressure, temperature, duration, and flow rate, as indicated in the first coupler.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体分配/传输的连接器装置，其包括用于在其耦合器之间进行通信的控制部件。 第一耦合器具有发射器，并且可释放地与具有发射器和流体控制装置的配合读取器耦合器连接，以与第一耦合器的发射器交换信息。 发射机通过RF设备等无线手段进行通信和操作。 在确认第一联接器适当地联接到配合联接器并且第一联接器具有适当的识别之后，流体控制装置使用第一耦合器和配合读取器耦合器的发射器在预定参数下控制流体流动，例如， 压力，温度，持续时间和流速，如第一耦合器中所示。