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。

公开(公告)号：US09441769B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13266187

申请日：2010-05-06

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Dale C. Arstein

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Dale C. Arstein

IPC: F16L19/08 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L19/04

CPC classification number: F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/045 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T137/0447

Abstract: A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a non-integral torque collar. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns or may have an integral torque collar. In still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. In other embodiments, the non-integral torque collar may be installed onto one of the fitting components, and then deformed so as to prevent or make it more difficult to remove the torque collar after installation onto the fitting component.

Abstract translation: 具有第一和第二螺纹配件部件和至少一个导管夹持装置的类型的导管配件还包括允许通过施加预定扭矩来将配件拉起的行程限制构件。 在一个实施例中，行程限制构件可以是非整体转矩环。 或者，也可以将配件翻转或者可以具有一体的转矩套环。 在另一个实施例中，提供了一种行程限制构件，其可以用于使得被设计成被匝地拉起也可以被扭矩拉动的配件。 在其它实施例中，非整体式扭矩套环可以安装在其中一个配件部件上，然后变形，以防止或使其在安装到配件部件上之后更难以移除扭矩套环。

公开(公告)号：US09364653B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13800630

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Colder Products Company

Inventor： Randall Scott Williams ,  Loi Truong ,  Blair Plackner ,  Jeremy Henry Nichols

IPC: F16L37/30 ,  A61M39/16 ,  A61M39/18 ,  F16L37/098

CPC classification number: A61M39/18 ,  A61M39/10 ,  A61M39/165 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/30 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/44 ,  F16L2201/80

Abstract: An aseptic coupling arrangement includes a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device. In one example, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body having a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one example, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes.

Abstract translation: 无菌联接装置包括第一联接装置和第二无菌联接装置。 在一个示例中，第一和第二联接装置基本相似，每个具有主体，其具有前表面和通过其的流体通道。 可以提供每个联接装置的主体上的第一连接特征，用于将无菌装置对准和联接在一起。 每个联接装置还可以包括容纳在主体中的密封构件和可拆卸地联接到主体前表面以覆盖密封构件的膜。 第一无菌联接装置还可以包括可拆卸地附接到主体并连接到膜的可旋转保护盖。 在一个示例中，沿平行于前表面的方向从两个连接的主体移除保护盖，导致膜的移除。

公开(公告)号：US20160146386A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14901524

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: SARTORIUS STEDIM FMT SAS

Inventor： Florian BLAKE ,  Jeremy GIBELIN ,  Sabelle GAY

IPC: F16L37/08 ,  F16L57/00 ,  A61M39/10 ,  F16L33/02

CPC classification number: F16L37/08 ,  A61J1/1481 ,  A61M39/1011 ,  A61M39/12 ,  A61M2039/1027 ,  A61M2039/1066 ,  F16L33/02 ,  F16L33/025 ,  F16L33/227 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  F16L57/00 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  F16L2201/44

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid-connection device for connecting a first wall defining a first fluid space, in the form of a flexible pipe, to a second wall defining a second fluid space, in the form of a flexible or rigid disposable pipe or enclosure, in a biopharmaceutical assembly, including a first connector in fluid communication with the first space, the first connector including a tubular nozzle for receiving the pipe by insertion along the axis A, a pipe clamp arranged around the end of the pipe in order to clamp the pipe onto the tubular nozzle of the first connector, a protective cover forming a separate part, capable of being snap-fit in an operative position in which the cover is at least partially surrounding the first connector and the pipe clamp thereof, by way of which the pipe clamp cannot come into direct contact with external elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种流体连接装置，其用于将限定以柔性管的形式的第一流体空间的第一壁连接到限定具有柔性或刚性的一次性管或外壳形式的第二流体空间的第二壁， 生物药物组件，包括与第一空间流体连通的第一连接器，第一连接器包括用于通过沿着轴线A插入来接收管的管状喷嘴，围绕管端部布置的管夹，以便夹紧管 在第一连接器的管状喷嘴上，形成独立部件的保护盖，其能够卡扣配合在其中盖至少部分地围绕第一连接器及其管夹的操作位置，通过该盖 管夹不能直接与外部元件接触。

公开(公告)号：US09310012B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13878077

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Göran Sundholm

Inventor： Göran Sundholm

IPC: F16L47/03 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/34

CPC classification number: F16L47/03 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/3432 ,  B29C65/3476 ,  B29C65/7802 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/5221 ,  B29C66/5229 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/91221 ,  B29C66/97 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: Sleeve part of a pipe joint wherein the sleeve part includes a chamber space, into which the opposing butt ends of the pipe parts to be connected together are placed such that the sleeve part extends a distance from the point of connection of the pipe parts to be connected together on top of both pipe parts. The sleeve part includes heating member, such as resistance wires. As a consequence of the heating of the resistance wires a joint forms between the sleeve part and the pipe parts. An inspection aperture is formed in the sleeve part through the wall of the sleeve part from the exterior to the interior to a point where the positioning of the opposing butt end surfaces of the pipe parts to be connected together can be verified. The invention also relates to a pipe joint.

Abstract translation: 管接头的套筒部分，其中套筒部分包括腔室空间，将要连接在一起的管件的相对的对接端部放置在其中，使得套筒部分从管部件的连接点延伸一段距离为 在两个管道部件的顶部连接在一起。 套筒部分包括诸如电阻丝的加热构件。 作为电阻丝的加热的结果，套筒部分和管部件之间形成接头。 在套筒部分中通过套筒部分的壁从外部到内部形成检查孔，使得能够验证要连接在一起的管部的相对的对接端面的定位。 本发明还涉及一种管接头。

公开(公告)号：US09291292B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US11681624

申请日：2007-03-02

Applicant: Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： Jason C. Gauss

IPC: F16L23/00 ,  F16L21/00

CPC classification number: F16L23/003 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A keyed coupling assembly and kit for use with a coupling having a pair of connectable coupling members. The keyed coupling assembly includes a keyed member associated with each coupling member to permit the coupling members to mate with each other when the keyed members match, yet prevent the unwanted mating of the coupling members with each other when the keyed members do not match. The keyed coupling assembly is capable of ensuring that a fluid connection can only be made between matching keyed components, thereby ensuring that the characteristics of the fluid (e.g., type of fluid, fluid pressure, and/or fluid direction) delivered from one coupling member to the other is proper.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有一对可连接联接构件的联接器的键合联接组件和套件。 键合联接组件包括与每个联接构件相关联的键构件，以便当键构件匹配时允许联接构件彼此配合，但是当键构件不匹配时，防止联接构件彼此不期望的配合。 键合联接组件能够确保只能在匹配的关键部件之间进行流体连接，从而确保从一个联接部件输送的流体的特性（例如，流体的类型，流体压力和/或流体方向） 到另一个是正确的。

公开(公告)号：US20160069496A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14783236

申请日：2014-04-01

Applicant: SANOH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

Inventor： Koji Tayama ,  Satoshi Matsubara

IPC: F16L37/12 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L21/08

CPC classification number: F16L37/1225 ,  F16L21/045 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/144 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A retainer is equipped with a regulation segment, which regulates the position of an O-ring placed in an insertion hole, and a prevention segment, which engages with a spool of a pipe and prevents the pipe from being removed from the insertion hole. Moreover, by moving the retainer toward the minus side in the Y direction and attaching it to an attachment segment, the retainer becomes sandwiched between an opposing wall portion and a tube segment in the X direction. Because of this, the number of parts can be reduced and the retainer that regulates the position of the O-ring can be prevented from being moved in the X direction by the pressure of fluid flowing inside the pipe connector in the X direction.

Abstract translation: 保持器配备有调节片段，其调节放置在插入孔中的O形环的位置，以及防止片段，其与管的线轴接合并防止管道从插入孔移除。 此外，通过将保持器朝向Y方向的负侧移动并将其附接到附接段，保持器在X方向上夹在相对的壁部分和管段之间。 因此，可以减少部件数量，并且通过在管连接器内部沿X方向流动的流体的压力可以防止调节O形环的位置的保持器在X方向上移动。

公开(公告)号：US09212773B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13580767

申请日：2011-02-10

Applicant: Tsuyoshi Okazaki

Inventor： Tsuyoshi Okazaki

IPC: F16L37/088

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A lock member (16) moves between a standby position, in which a locking part (86) of a locking piece (78) provided on the lock member is placed inside a gap (44) provided between a projecting part (40) and a projecting part (42) provided on a lock part (36) of a connection part (18), and a connected position, in which the locking part is placed beneath the projecting part (42), and the lock member (16) moves to the connected position and is locked by the locking piece (78) when a pipe (12) is inserted up to a prescribed position. Also, an elastic piece (80) and the locking piece (78) are pushed to spread outward and accumulate urging force when being contacted by a flange part (12A) of the pipe (12), but return along an outer perimeter surface of the flange part (12A) and release the urging force when the locked state in the standby position of the locking part (86) is unlocked.

Abstract translation: 锁定构件（16）在备用位置之间移动，其中设置在锁定构件上的锁定片（78）的锁定部（86）放置在设置在突出部（40）和 设置在连接部分（18）的锁定部分（36）上的突出部分（42）和连接位置，其中锁定部分放置在突出部分（42）的下方，并且锁定部件（16）移动到 连接位置并且当管道（12）插入到规定位置时被锁定件（78）锁定。 此外，弹性件（80）和锁定件（78）被推动以向外扩展，并且当与管（12）的凸缘部分（12A）接触时积聚推力，但是沿着管的外周表面返回 凸缘部分（12A），并且当锁定部分（86）的待机位置中的锁定状态被解锁时，释放推动力。

公开(公告)号：US09206932B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14605978

申请日：2015-01-26

Applicant: ORIDION MEDICAL (1987) LTD.

Inventor： Joshua Lewis Colman ,  Zion Botesazan ,  Gal Itzhak

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  G06K19/06 ,  F16L37/24 ,  A61M39/10 ,  B01L3/00 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G01B11/26 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61M39/10 ,  A61M25/0014 ,  A61M2039/1044 ,  A61M2039/1094 ,  A61M2205/276 ,  A61M2205/6018 ,  A61M2205/6054 ,  A61M2205/6063 ,  A61M2205/6072 ,  B01L3/565 ,  B01L2200/143 ,  B01L2300/022 ,  B01L2300/0627 ,  B01L2300/168 ,  F16L37/24 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01N35/00732 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06K19/06028 ,  G06K19/0614 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: There is provided a tube connector for connecting between a fluid sampling tube and a fluid analyzer, the tube connector includes an end face adapted to identify the tube connector, said end face comprising a reflecting surface having one or more reflective regions adapted to reflect light at a predetermined range of wavelengths.

公开(公告)号：US20150323112A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14678565

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: Pegler Yorkshire Group Limited

Inventor： Michael WRIGHT

IPC: F16L21/08 ,  F16L37/091 ,  F16L21/03

CPC classification number: F16L21/08 ,  F16L21/03 ,  F16L37/091 ,  F16L37/0915 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: Push-fit pipe coupling assembly includes a demount tool and a pipe coupling. Each demount tool is in the form of a part ring having an internal thread and a pressing portion. Each coupling includes a body having an exterior thread and a demount collar. In use, the thread of demount tool engages with the exterior thread. As the demount tool moves, an abutting shoulder of the pressing portion comes into contact with the engaging portion of demount collar. This forces an angled contact surface to press on the teeth of a grab ring, preventing the teeth from engaging with a pipe inserted into the coupling, allowing the relative position of pipe and coupling to be adjusted.

Abstract translation: 推入式管接头组件包括拆卸工具和管接头。 每个拆卸工具是具有内螺纹和按压部分的部件环的形式。 每个联轴器包括具有外螺纹和拆卸套环的主体。 在使用中，拆卸工具的螺纹与外螺纹啮合。 当拆卸工具移动时，按压部分的邻接肩部与拆卸套环的接合部分接触。 这迫使成角度的接触表面压在抓钩环的齿上，防止齿与插入联轴器的管接合，从而允许调节管和联轴器的相对位置。