公开(公告)号：US20230228385A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18002436

申请日：2021-06-18

Applicant: PULS8 LTD

Inventor： Paul James MCMILLAN ,  Bruce Ian HARROLD

IPC: F17D5/06

CPC classification number: F17D5/06 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: A system (10; 110; 210; 510) for identifying a pipe and/or associated component parts of a piping system, comprises a vibration generation arrangement (12, 112, 212, 312, 512) configured for engagement with, for coupling to and/or operatively associated with a first pipe section (P1) and a vibration detection arrangement (14; 514) configured for engagement with, for coupling to and/or operatively associated with a second pipe section (P2; P3; P4). The vibration generation arrangement (12, 112, 212, 312, 512) is configured to generate a vibration in the first pipe section (P1), which forms an identification signal propagating along the pipe. The vibration detection arrangement (14; 514) is configured to detect vibration in the second pipe section (P2; P3; P4) and thus identify whether the second pipe section (P2; P3; P4) and the first pipe section (P1) form part of the same pipe or pipe assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20190107237A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16214678

申请日：2018-12-10

Applicant: Chris Lansing Holm

Inventor： Chris Lansing Holm

IPC: F16L55/00 ,  G01B5/02 ,  B23K1/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/00 ,  B23K1/0008 ,  F16L13/141 ,  F16L15/006 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  G01B5/02

Abstract: An apparatus to make a custom length pipe nipple, and method for use of the apparatus. The apparatus has a male plumbing thread at one end connected to an elongate member, with length or measurement markings along the elongate member. The apparatus is threaded into a plumbing fixture that will be flush mounted against a wall, and then using the markings on the elongate member, a length is determined that corresponds to the flush mounting surface of the plumbing fixture. The apparatus is then threaded into a plumbing fitting, such as a drop ear elbow inside a wall, and a second length is determined that corresponds to a flush mounting surface of the wall. The two lengths are added together to determine the length of a piece of pipe. Tightening and/or caulk allowance may be included, and a piece of copper or iron pipe is then cut to length. For copper pipe, a threaded male copper fitting is solder attached to each end. For iron pipe, the ends are threaded. Depending on whether copper or iron pipe is used, there are different length or measurement markings along the elongate member.

公开(公告)号：US20190093828A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US15715451

申请日：2017-09-26

Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor： Enrico Bovero ,  Gasan Selman Alabedi ,  Majed F. Al Rajeh ,  Ali F. Al Qabani

IPC: F17D5/00 ,  F16L55/18 ,  F16L13/02 ,  B23K31/12

CPC classification number: F17D5/00 ,  B23K31/125 ,  F16L13/0272 ,  F16L55/18 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  G01N23/20 ,  G01N2223/628 ,  G01N2223/629 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06K7/1421 ,  G06K19/06168 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for physically labeling structural features, such as weld joints in a pipeline, with pattern-based codes that uniquely identify respective features. The systems and methods are also provided for identifying the features based on imagery of the codes captured during subsequent inspection of the weld joints. In particular, the weld joints can be uniquely identified by encoding measured geographic coordinates within two distinguishable circular patterns that correspond to latitude and longitude, respectively. In addition, the pattern-based codes can be applied to respective weld joints using a contrast material such that the codes are revealed in the images of the weld joints captured during inspection. Furthermore, the systems and methods include analyzing the images captured during inspection to identify the inspected weld joints for the purpose of verifying that each weld joint was properly inspected in the field.

公开(公告)号：US20180017192A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15512717

申请日：2015-09-21

Applicant: Bradford G. BARUH

Inventor： Bradford G. BARUH

IPC: F16L13/10 ,  F16L41/02 ,  F16L55/16

CPC classification number: F16L13/103 ,  F16L21/002 ,  F16L41/021 ,  F16L47/02 ,  F16L47/12 ,  F16L47/32 ,  F16L55/1608 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: A pipe coupling and a method of use are disclosed. The pipe coupling including an elongated housing including a first end and a second end, a stop located on an inner diameter of the housing, the stop located between the first end and the second ends of the housing, wherein a distance from the stop to one of the first and second ends is at least two times a distance from the stop to the other of the first and second end of the housing, and at least one marking on an outer surface of the housing adjacent to the first end of the elongated housing, the at least one marking extending towards the second end for a predetermined length.

公开(公告)号：US09759349B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US15025050

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: CEJN AB

Inventor： Leif Nyfelt

IPC: F16L55/00 ,  F16L1/11 ,  F16L11/12 ,  G01V15/00 ,  G06K19/077

CPC classification number: F16L1/11 ,  F16L11/124 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  G01V15/00 ,  G06K19/07758

Abstract: A tube comprising a tag (30). The tag (30) comprising tube service data and at least one more data of the following group of data: tube identification data, tube manufacture data, and tube operation data. The tag (30) allows the data to be read, written, and updated electronically, and the tag (30) provides data for servicing the tube (10). A method for servicing such a tube, the method comprising: providing the tag (30) on the tube (10); reading electronically the data from the tag (30) for servicing the tube (10); servicing the tube (10) according to the data read; and writing electronically the data to the tag (30) to update at least the tube service data.

公开(公告)号：US09739400B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14008970

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: Jochen Peter Ames ,  Alexandre Vieira Cardoso ,  Julio Cesar Da Silva

Inventor： Jochen Peter Ames ,  Alexandre Vieira Cardoso ,  Julio Cesar Da Silva

IPC: F16L35/00 ,  F16L15/08 ,  E21B17/02 ,  F16L15/00

CPC classification number: F16L15/08 ,  E21B17/02 ,  F16L15/002 ,  F16L15/004 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: A coupling including a tubular body with two ends of the body each including a portion of internal threading for joining to a tubular element, and a central portion separating the two ends each including a portion of threading and having a wall thickness greater than the wall thickness of the ends of the body. The coupling includes an extension segment that extends from one of the ends of the tubular body, after the portion of internal threading, the extension segment having same outside diameter as that of the tubular body and an inside diameter greater than or equal to that of the portion of internal threading. Moreover, the extension segment includes a housing, including an opening onto an external surface of the coupling, in which an electronically responsive identification tag is housed.

公开(公告)号：US20170036047A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15299911

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: MERCEDES TEXTILES LTD.

Inventor： Robert RICHARDSON

IPC: A62C33/00 ,  F16L37/252 ,  F16L19/00

CPC classification number: A62C33/00 ,  F16L19/00 ,  F16L37/252 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: A fire hose coupling comprises a body having a first end connected to a fire hose and a second end having either male or female threads or, alternatively, a quarter-turn sexless coupler. The fire hose coupling comprises a recessed portion formed in an outer surface of the body. The recessed portion is shaped to define a visuotactile directional indicator such as an arrow. The recessed portion may include a light-reflecting surface to enhance visibility such as a super reflective metal film, a photo luminescent coating, or a phosfluorescent coating. The recessed directional indicator may be formed in female, male or sexless (Storz) couplings.

Abstract translation: 防火软管接头包括主体，其具有连接到消防水带的第一端和具有阳螺纹或阴螺纹的第二端，或者替代地，四分之一转的无性耦合器。 灭火软管联接器包括形成在主体的外表面中的凹部。 凹陷部分成形为限定诸如箭头的视觉方向指示器。 凹部可以包括光反射表面，以增强可见度，例如超反射金属膜，光致发光涂层或磷光体涂层。 嵌入的方向指示器可以形成为阴，阳或无性（Storz）联接器。

公开(公告)号：US09528648B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14181937

申请日：2014-02-17

Applicant: Seifollah S. Nanaji

Inventor： Seifollah S. Nanaji

IPC: F16L37/32 ,  F16L37/113 ,  F16L55/10 ,  B67D7/32

CPC classification number: F16L37/32 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  F16L37/113 ,  F16L55/1015 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/7723

Abstract: A breakaway assembly including a first connector and a second connector that is releasably coupleable to the first connector. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the first and second connectors are coupled and together define a fluid path through which fluid is flowable, and a second configuration in which the first and second connectors are axially separated. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a sufficient separation force is applied to the assembly, and to be moved from the second configuration to the first configuration when a sufficient connecting force is applied to the assembly. The assembly includes a closure valve positioned in one of the first or second connectors, wherein the closure valve is configured to be in an open position when the assembly is in the first configuration to allow fluid to flow therethrough, and to be in a closed position when the assembly is in the second configuration to generally block the flow of fluid therethrough. The assembly further includes a bleed valve configured to allow at least some fluid trapped by the closure valve to escape to reduce a pressure of the fluid trapped by the closure valve.

Abstract translation: 一种分离组件，包括可释放地联接到第一连接器的第一连接器和第二连接器。 组件可在其中第一和第二连接器联接的第一构型和第一构造之间移动，在第一构型中第一和第二连接器联接在一起，并且一起限定流体可流动的流体路径，以及第二构造，其中第一和第二连接器被轴向分离。 当足够的分离力施加到组件时，组件被配置为从第一构型移动到第二构造，并且当向组件施加足够的连接力时，将组件从第二构型移动到第一构造。 组件包括定位在第一或第二连接件之一中的封闭阀，其中当组件处于第一构型以使流体流过其中并且处于关闭位置时，闭合阀构造成处于打开位置 当组件处于第二构造以大致阻止流体流过其中时。 组件还包括放气阀，其被配置为允许至少一些由关闭阀捕获的流体逸出，以减少由关闭阀捕获的流体的压力。

公开(公告)号：US20160369922A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US14901582

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: SARTORIUS STEDIM FMT SAS

Inventor： Florian BLAKE ,  Jeremy GIBELIN

IPC: F16L37/098 ,  A61J1/14 ,  F16L33/025

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  A61J1/1481 ,  A61J2205/60 ,  A61M39/1011 ,  A61M2039/1027 ,  F16L33/025 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/44 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid-connection device for connecting a first wall defining a first fluid space, for example a flexible pipe, to a second wall defining a second fluid space, in the form of a flexible pipe or enclosure, including a first male connector, the first connector including a seal and a snap-fitting collar, the seal extending radially prior to coupling from the axis until a first radial distance R1, a second female connector capable of receiving the first connector, the second connector including at least one flexible tab with one end against which the locking collar abuts in coupling position, in order to prevent retraction from the coupling position, the flexible tab being defined relative to the axis between a second radial distance R2 and a third radial distance R3, which is greater than the second radial distance R2, wherein R2>R1.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将限定第一流体空间（例如柔性管）的第一壁连接到限定第二流体空间的第二壁的流体连接装置，该第二流体空间以柔性管或外壳的形式包括第一阳连接器， 所述第一连接器包括密封件和卡扣配合套环，所述密封件在从所述轴线到第一径向距离R1的耦合之前径向延伸，第二阴连接器能够接收所述第一连接器，所述第二连接器包括至少一个柔性突片 其中锁定套环的一端与联接位置邻接，为了防止从联接位置退回，柔性突片相对于第二径向距离R2和第三径向距离R3之间的轴限定，该第二径向距离R3大于 第二径向距离R2，其中R2> R1。

公开(公告)号：US09523451B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US13769099

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Elkhart Products Corporation

Inventor： Robert Nichols

IPC: F16L25/00 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05D5/10

CPC classification number: B05D5/10 ,  F16L13/141 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/60

Abstract: A system comprising a visual element for indicating the security of a pipe fitting and associated method. The visual element is configured to adhere to an outer surface of a pipe fitting and disjoin from the outer surface of the pipe fitting according to a set of disjoining criteria. The criteria comprises at least one of application of a sufficient force at the outer surface of the pipe fitting to form a fluid-tight seal between the pipe fitting and another pipe and a circumferential change of the visual element greater than a threshold amount of circumferential change. The visual element may be placed on a pipe fitting into which a pipe is inserted, and the connection between the pipe fitting and the pipe may be secured. Determination of whether the pipe fitting and the pipe are properly connected is performed based on monitoring of the visual element.

Abstract translation: 一种包括用于指示管件的安全性和相关方法的可视元件的系统。 视觉元件构造成粘附到管件的外表面并根据一组相互脱离的标准从管接头的外表面分离。 标准包括在管接头的外表面施加足够的力的至少一个，以在管接头和另一管之间形成流体密封，并且视觉元件的周向变化大于周向变化的阈值量 。 视觉元件可以放置在管道插入管道配件中，并且管接头和管道之间的连接可以被固定。 基于对视觉元素的监视来确定管件和管道是否正确连接。