公开(公告)号：US12104729B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US18118288

申请日：2023-03-07

Applicant: A. Raymond et Cie

Inventor： Mitchell W. Hunt ,  Matthew D. Lutzke

IPC: F16L37/084 ,  F16L37/14

CPC classification number: F16L37/0841 ,  F16L37/142 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A quick connector comprising a connector body having a collar defining an opening, a verification indicia fixed to the collar, and a sliding locker including a base, and a lock arm. The base can include an armature integrally and immovably joined with it, having a wing extending along and spaced from an outer surface of the collar. The lock arm and wing are all simultaneously moveable in unison when the locker transitions from an unlocked mode, where the base protrudes from the transverse opening and supports the wing to obstruct the verification indicia, thereby inhibiting reading and/or scanning of the verification indicia, to a locked mode, where the base is inserted farther into the opening and supports the wing to allow reading and/or scanning of the first verification indicia to confirm proper installation of the quick connector. A related method of use is provided.

公开(公告)号：US12104723B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US17765044

申请日：2020-09-29

Applicant: NORMA Germany GmbH

Inventor： Belal Akremi ,  Mateusz Jarosz ,  Tatjana Rumbauskiene ,  Manuel Baudoin

IPC: F16L23/08

CPC classification number: F16L23/08 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A profile clamp with a clamp band and an annular ring element with a ring body is provided. The clamp band has two clamping heads which are connected to one another via a clamping element. The ring element includes at least one first latching tab, which is arranged projecting from the ring body in the axial direction of the profile clamp and projecting out of the profile clamp at least in some sections. The first latching tab has a first latching portion and a free-swinging portion extending opposite thereto. The first latching portion is designed to exert a force, and the first latching portion has a first contact edge that is designed to create a point contact or a line contact with a flange of the pipe end.

公开(公告)号：US12092254B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17289998

申请日：2019-10-31

Applicant: Oetiker NY, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Edwin Hall, II ,  Craig Andrew Corra ,  Joseph Thomas Adams

IPC: F16L55/07 ,  G01M13/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/07 ,  G01M13/00 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A connection verifier for engaging a fluid connection including a tube end form, a fluid connector, and a snap ring having one or more protrusions, the connection verifier comprising a boot including an aperture, and a probe having a leading edge operatively arranged to engage the snap ring, and a circuit arranged in the aperture, the circuit operatively arranged to detect one or more forces applied to the leading edge, wherein the connection verifier is operatively arranged to determine if the fluid connection is properly connected based on the one or more forces applied to the leading edge.

公开(公告)号：US12078269B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US18369026

申请日：2023-09-15

Applicant: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Jordan Cameron Belen ,  Matthew William McNamara

IPC: F16L23/036

CPC classification number: F16L23/036 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A fitting assembly includes a pipe fitting comprising a first fitting segment and a second fitting segment; and an indicator assembly configurable in a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration, the indicator assembly comprising: a fastener coupling the first fitting segment to the second fitting segment; a positive installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the positive installation indicator defining a channel; and a negative installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the negative installation indicator slidably engaging the channel; wherein, in the loosened configuration, the negative installation indicator is visible, and in the tightened configuration, the positive installation indicator substantially covers the negative installation indicator and the negative installation indicator is hidden.

公开(公告)号：US12072044B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US17354529

申请日：2021-06-22

Applicant: Swagelok Company

Inventor： Daniel G. Trivett ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Ronald P. Campbell ,  William J. Knaggs ,  Douglas J. McClure ,  Douglas S. Welch ,  Stephen J. Zaborszki ,  James E. Gotch ,  Connor M. Dorony ,  Matthew K. Messer

IPC: F16L19/10 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L19/04 ,  F16L21/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/007 ,  F16L15/08 ,  F16L19/041 ,  F16L19/103 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A fitting includes a first and second threaded fitting component and a conduit gripping device receivable within the first threaded fitting component. A stroke resisting member is integral with the first threaded fitting component and includes a web having a first radial thickness and extending axially inward from the first threaded fitting component to a distal ring portion having a second radial thickness greater than the first radial thickness. A radially extending bearing surface of the distal ring portion axially engages a radially extending portion of the second fitting component when the first and second fitting components are joined together to the first relative axial position. The stroke resisting member resists additional axial stroke of the first and second fitting components, such that a tightening torque beyond the first relative axial position is increased by the axial engagement.

公开(公告)号：US11986847B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US18185426

申请日：2023-03-17

Applicant: KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Yoshitaka Abe ,  Nobuhito Shima ,  Hiromi Okada ,  Shinya Morita ,  Mamoru Ohishi

IPC: B05B15/65 ,  C23C16/455 ,  F16L27/08 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L21/67

CPC classification number: B05B15/65 ,  C23C16/45563 ,  F16L27/0845 ,  H01L21/67017 ,  H01L22/34 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: Described herein is a technique capable of properly attaching a nozzle to a reaction tube. According to one aspect thereof, there is provided a nozzle installation jig including: a lower plate configured to make contact with a process vessel in a vicinity of a lower end opening of the process vessel in which a nozzle is provided; a frame fixed to the lower plate and extending upward with respect to the lower plate; an upper plate fixed to the frame and provided with a sensor configured to detect a position of the nozzle in the process vessel; and a notification device configured to transmit a notification to an operator according to a detection result of the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US11982387B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17777539

申请日：2020-11-20

Applicant: Wavin B.V.

Inventor： Mark Fardon ,  Josef Luke Allen ,  Gordon John Alexander Farquhar ,  Oliver Macpherson Ross

IPC: F16L37/092

CPC classification number: F16L37/0925 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A pipe coupling (100) for receiving, holding and releasing a pipe, comprising a coupling body (110) having a bore (B) with a geometric axis (A) into which a pipe can be inserted in a pipe insertion direction (P); a rotatable sleeve (170) which is arranged at least partially around the coupling body (110) and which is rotatable around the axis of the bore with respect to the coupling body (110); a gripping element (140) configured to engage a surface of the pipe; a pipe release element (160) configured to disengage the gripping element (140) from the surface of the pipe upon axial movement of the pipe release element (160); and a release collar (180) coupled to an end of the rotatable sleeve (170). Axial rotation of the rotatable sleeve (170) in a first direction causes the release collar (180) to move axially from a locked position to an unlocked position and wherein in the unlocked position, the release collar (180) can be moved axially in a pipe insertion direction (P) to cause the pipe release element (160) to disengage the gripping element (140) from the surface of the pipe.

公开(公告)号：US20240102592A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18536532

申请日：2023-12-12

Applicant: Quick Fitting Holding Company, LLC

Inventor： Libardo Ochoa Dias ,  Herbert J. Bouchard

IPC: F16L37/086 ,  F16L13/14 ,  F16L37/091

CPC classification number: F16L37/086 ,  F16L13/142 ,  F16L37/091 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A press fitting device, components and method provide one or more indicators to provide a visual indication that the fitting has been properly pressed around a tube and that the correct amount of pressure has been provided to create a permanent seal. In embodiments, a sealing ring and a latching band are retained within a main body component of the fitting and the latching band can be formed with a radially inwardly extending latch that extends through an opening in the sealing ring.

公开(公告)号：US11938048B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17825822

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Chien-Chung Su

Inventor： Chien-Chung Su

IPC: A61F5/00 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/098

CPC classification number: A61F5/0036 ,  F16L37/0885 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A food reflux reducing two-piece nasogastric tube includes a first tube body and a second tube body. The first tube body has a first connector on one end, and a protrusion edge on an outer side of the first connector in adjacent to the first positioning portion. The first connector has a through hole having a seal portion in adjacent to the first positioning portion. The seal portion has a cross break. A convex portion is on an inner edge of the through hole between the seal portion and the first positioning portion. The second tube body has one end provided with a second connector and an insertion combination tube extending therefrom. Two elastic arms extend from an outer side of the second connector and comprise a hook portion respectively. Thus, the second tube body is efficiently connected with and removed from the first tube body.

公开(公告)号：US20240093816A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US18518219

申请日：2023-11-22

Applicant: Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation

Inventor： Joshua E. Clapper ,  Dmitry Yashin ,  Roy L. Dean

IPC: F16L37/088

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A pipe system includes a tubular body with an axis, a bore that is axial and a retainer groove formed in the bore of the tubular body. A retainer is mounted in the retainer groove. An entirety of the retainer is both axially movable and radially movable relative to the retainer groove during formation of a pipe assembly with a pipe in the bore.