公开(公告)号：US5031559A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-16

申请号：US465058

申请日：1990-01-16

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: B63B1/38

CPC classification number: B63B1/38 ,  B63B2001/387 ,  Y02T70/122

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing friction at the interface between a liquid and a solid. A solid interface member includes a plurality of apertures over the entire surface which are to be in contact with the liquid. The apertures are of a size and dimension such that the surface tension of the liquid will not allow the liquid to pass through the apertures, but which will allow a gaseous material with less surface tension than the liquid to pass therethrough. The gaseous material is thereafter motivated through the apertures to interpose a gaseous layer at the liquid solid interface which reduces the drag coefficient therebetween, which would otherwise result from relative motion between the solid interface member and the liquid.

Abstract translation: 一种减少液体和固体之间界面摩擦的方法和装置。 固体界面构件包括在整个表面上与液体接触的多个孔。 孔的尺寸和尺寸使得液体的表面张力不允许液体通过孔，但是这将允许具有比液体更少的表面张力的气态材料通过。 然后，气态材料通过孔激活，以将气态层置于液体固体界面处，这降低了它们之间的阻力系数，否则其将由固体界面构件和液体之间的相对运动引起。

公开(公告)号：US5001305A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US465468

申请日：1990-01-16

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: H02G1/00 ,  H02G1/08

CPC classification number: H02G1/00 ,  H02G1/08 ,  Y02E40/648 ,  Y10T29/49014 ,  Y10T29/4981

Abstract: A holder for protection and handling of a brittle electrical conductor element, such as a ceramic superconductor, limited in its ability to withstand tensile and compression forces exerted thereon and bending along its axial length beyond a predetermined arcuate path. The holder has a flexible housing which encompasses and protects the superconductor element. A helically disposed strengthening element is integral with the housing. The strengthening element resists tensile forces exerted on the housing in an axial direction and resists radially imposed forces on the housing isolating the superconductor element from these forces. The strengthening element also provides for limited arcuate bending of the housing for limiting the bending beyond a predetermined arcuate path.

Abstract translation: 用于保护和处理诸如陶瓷超导体的脆性电导体元件的保持器，其限制其承受施加在其上的拉伸和压缩力并且沿其轴向长度弯曲超过预定弓形路径的能力。 保持器具有包围并保护超导元件的柔性壳体。 螺旋设置的加强元件与壳体是一体的。 加强元件抵抗在轴向方向上施加在壳体上的张力，并且抵抗外壳上径向施加的力，从而使超导体元件免受这些力的影响。 加强元件还提供用于限制弯曲超过预定弓形路径的壳体的有限弓形弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US5000491A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US388507

申请日：1989-08-02

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: F16L37/04 ,  F16L37/084 ,  F16L37/52 ,  F16L39/04

CPC classification number: F16L37/084 ,  F16L37/52

Abstract: A union enabling a rigid pipe to replace a flexible hose in applications where there is no relative movement of the points connected by the pipe and union. The new union accommodates the movements required for installation and removal, and accommodates the tolerances that are encountered during all manufacturing and assembly steps.

Abstract translation: 在没有通过管道和联管连接的点的相对运动的应用中，可以使用刚性管道来替换柔性软管。 新的联合体适应安装和拆卸所需的动作，并适应所有制造和组装步骤中遇到的公差。

公开(公告)号：US4948175A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-14

申请号：US360548

申请日：1989-06-02

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/12 ,  F16L37/14

CPC classification number: F16L37/144 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  F16L37/12

Abstract: A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the locking wall upon insertion of the conduit into the housing bore.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管状管道的可旋转快速连接组件，其包括具有用于接纳管道的一端的轴向孔的壳体，孔中设置有弹性体环状密封件，用于在所述孔的相对部分之间提供流体密封 导管和壳体，环形衬套设置在孔中，用于定位密封件并且用于引导导管的一端与孔的嵌套关系，并且保持器可拆卸地固定到壳体并且可与环形突起配合 所述导管用于将所述导管固定在所述孔内的其操作位置，所述保持器具有弹性变形部分，所述弹性变形部分适于在将所述导管插入所述壳体孔中时将其卡扣在所述锁定壁上。

公开(公告)号：US4915136A

公开(公告)日：1990-04-10

申请号：US251038

申请日：1988-09-26

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/12 ,  F16L37/14

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  Y10S277/925 ,  Y10T29/53657

Abstract: A quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the locking wall upon insertion of the conduit into the housing bore. A disposable stuffer plug is used to install the sealing and retaining elements in the axial bore of the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管状管道的快速连接组件，包括具有用于接收管道一端的轴向孔的壳体，孔中的弹性体环形密封件设置在管道的相对部分之间提供流体密封 并且所述壳体中的环形衬套设置在所述孔中以用于定位所述密封件并且用于将所述导管的一端引导成与所述孔的嵌套关系，并且保持器可拆卸地固定到所述壳体并且可与所述壳体上的环形突起配合 用于将导管固定在孔内的操作位置的导管，保持器具有弹性可变形部分，其适于在将导管插入到壳体孔中时卡扣锁定壁。 使用一次性填塞塞将密封和保持元件安装在壳体的轴向孔中。

公开(公告)号：US4601497A

公开(公告)日：1986-07-22

申请号：US360201

申请日：1982-03-22

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: F16L37/12 ,  F16L37/00 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/14 ,  F16L37/40

CPC classification number: F16L37/12 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  F16L37/144 ,  F16L37/40 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the locking wall upon insertion of the conduit into the housing bore.

公开(公告)号：US4541658A

公开(公告)日：1985-09-17

申请号：US560547

申请日：1983-12-12

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/40 ,  F16L37/12

CPC classification number: F16L37/40 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A quick connector assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the annular projection upon insertion of the conduit into the housing bore. In one embodiment according to this invention, the retainer is assembled from two components, a first including a pair of yieldable legs which function to engage the housing and conduit, and a second forming a collar which locates the conduit and supports the seal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管状管道的快速连接器组件，包括具有用于容纳导管的一端的轴向孔的壳体，弹性体环形密封件设置在孔中，用于在导管的相对部分之间提供流体密封 并且所述壳体中的环形衬套设置在所述孔中，用于定位所述密封件并且用于将所述导管的一端引导成与所述孔的嵌套关系，并且保持器可拆卸地固定到所述壳体并且与所述壳体上的环形突起配合 用于将导管固定在孔内的其操作位置的管道，保持器具有弹性可变形部分，该弹性变形部分适于在将导管插入壳体孔中时将其卡扣在环形突出部上。 在根据本发明的一个实施例中，保持器由两个部件组装，第一部件包括一对可屈曲的腿部，其用于接合壳体和导管，第二部件形成定位管道并支撑密封件的套环。

公开(公告)号：US4182078A

公开(公告)日：1980-01-08

申请号：US877264

申请日：1978-02-13

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: B60J1/17 ,  E05F11/40 ,  E05F11/42 ,  E05F15/16

CPC classification number: E05F11/423 ,  E05F11/405 ,  E05F15/692 ,  E05Y2201/726 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  Y10T74/18816 ,  Y10T74/19828

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an automotive window regulator and drive mechanism which includes a rotatable flexible drive shaft to transmit rotational forces from the regulator arm to a worm gear supported on a lower edge of the window. The worm gear engages a rack secured to a portion of the vehicle so as to vary the position of the window. In one embodiment, both electric motor drive and manual crank drive means are provided either of which may be selectively engaged to drive the rotatable flexible shaft. The regulator end of the flexible drive shaft may be supported in meshing engagement with a portion of the regulator drive gear by means of a pinion pivot arm which arm includes indexing gears to enable the flexible cable to track the worm gear thereby reducing the flexing of the flexible drive shaft.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种汽车窗调节器和驱动机构，其包括可旋转的柔性驱动轴，以将旋转力从调节臂传递到支撑在窗口的下边缘上的蜗轮。 蜗轮啮合固定到车辆的一部分的齿条，以改变窗的位置。 在一个实施例中，提供电动机驱动和手动曲柄驱动装置，其中任一个可选择性地接合以驱动可旋转的柔性轴。 柔性驱动轴的调节器端可以通过小齿轮枢转臂与调节器驱动齿轮的一部分啮合地被支撑，该臂包括分度齿轮，以使柔性缆索能够跟踪蜗轮，从而减小 柔性传动轴。

公开(公告)号：US5775738A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US403930

申请日：1995-03-20

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/091 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L13/04

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/0915 ,  F16L37/0985 ,  Y10S285/906

Abstract: A connector assembly 10 for use with tubular conduits 30 is disclosed which is a male portion that is put into a female portion. The male portion makes use of the end of the conduit itself, and the female portion only requires a stepped bore. The seal 50, stabilizing bushings areas 34 and retainer 138 are carried on the male portion. The seal 50 may be retained on the male, and the connection may be either a quick connect or require a tool to assemble. The connection may seal the highest pressures and withstand very high forces on the male and female portions. Also disclosed is the use of this connection in a multiple port device. The connection may be completed in the depth and diameter that is allotted to a "thread-in" or "flare" connection.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US92 / 08007 Sec。 371日期1995年3月20日 102（e）1995年3月20日PCT PCT 1992年9月21日PCT公布。 第WO94 / 07077号公报 1994年3月31日公开了一种用于管状管道30的连接器组件10，其是放置在阴部分中的阳部分。 阳部分使用管道本身的端部，并且阴部分仅需要阶梯孔。 密封件50，稳定衬套区域34和保持器138承载在阳部分上。 密封件50可以保持在阳件上，并且连接可以是快速连接或需要工具组装。 该连接可以密封最高的压力并承受非常高的力和凸部分。 还公开了在多端口设备中使用该连接。 连接可以以分配给“螺纹连接”或“扩口”连接的深度和直径完成。

公开(公告)号：US5582210A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-10

申请号：US406889

申请日：1995-03-20

Applicant: Donald D. Bartholomew

Inventor： Donald D. Bartholomew

IPC: G05D7/01 ,  F15D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D7/0106

Abstract: A fluid flow control apparatus 10 which uses a plurality of deformable metal springing arms 98, 108 to position a plurality of metal plates 40, 50, 70 within a chamber 34. The metal plates 40, 50, 70 define a plurality of flow paths to vary the amount of flow through the flow control apparatus 10. By changing the size and quantity of the various flow paths F.sub.1, F.sub.2, F.sub.3 and F.sub.4 the flow control apparatus can be tailored to each specific application. The fluid flow control apparatus thus has the durability advantages associated with metal flow controls by using metal spring arms instead of coil springs, and provides the smaller packaging advantages associated with molded rubber flow controls. The apparatus utilizes the deflection of the metal springs instead of the deformation of rubber which will change. The diameter of the apparatus can be as small as 3/8 inch larger than the inlet diameter, and have a length of as little as 3/8 inch.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US92 / 08008 Sec。 371日期1995年3月20日 102（e）1995年3月20日PCT PCT 1992年9月21日PCT公布。 出版物WO94 / 07192 日期1994年3月31日一种流体流动控制装置10，其使用多个可变形的金属弹簧臂98,108将多个金属板40,50,70定位在腔室34内。金属板40,50,60限定一个 多个流动路径来改变通过流量控制装置10的流量。通过改变各种流动路径F1，F2，F3和F4的尺寸和数量，流量控制装置可以针对每个特定应用来定制。 因此，流体流动控制装置具有通过使用金属弹簧臂而不是螺旋弹簧与金属流量控制相关联的耐久性优点，并且提供与模制橡胶流量控制相关联的较小封装优点。 该装置利用金属弹簧的偏转而不是橡胶的变形而改变。 设备的直径可以小于入口直径的+ E，fra 3/8 + EE英寸，并且具有小于+ E，3/8 + EE英寸的长度。