Abstract

A pump assembly and method is disclosed comprising, a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet extending from the pump housing. A magnetic body of a brushless DC motor is submerged in the fluid and drives an impeller that moves the fluid from the fluid inlet to the at least one fluid outlet. A valve rotatably mounted between the impeller and the at least one fluid outlet selectively directs the flow of fluid through the at least one fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 13/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven for submerged use
• F04D 1/00 - Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumpsHelico-centrifugal pumps
• H02K 5/132 - Submersible electric motors
• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A tire tread composition includes a styrene-butadiene rubber and a butadiene rubber. Characteristically, the weight ratio of the styrene-butadiene rubber to the butadiene rubber is from 2:1 to 4:1. The tire tread composition also includes a polyolefin component selected from the group consisting of silane-grafted polyolefins, non-silane grafted polyolefins, and combinations thereof. The tire tread composition also includes a filler selected from the group consisting of carbon black, silica, and combinations thereof and an additive composition.

Abstract

A vehicle seal includes a body with a support wall formed from a stiff polymer and having a hollow cavity closed by the support wall. At least one web has first and second ends merging with the support wall and extending across the cavity to increase rigidity. The web can be an elastomeric material that is different than the polymer material of the support wall to allow some shear of the body and improve bendability. At least one flexible seal lip is received on and extends outwardly from the body and selectively engages an associated window. The body can have no metal therein. An elastomer can be received over at least part of the body and be a different than the body polymer. The body may include plural webs thereby subdividing the cavity into plural hollow cavity portions. A method of making such a vehicle seal is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens
• B60J 10/20 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape
• B29C 48/03 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
• B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material

Abstract

A pipeline fitting comprises a body having a first tubular nose section formed on a first end portion of the pipeline fitting. At least one gripping member having a ramped wall extends axially over the body from the first nose section, the gripping member terminating in a lengthened radial gripping surface located between first and second shortened radial gripping surfaces that are positioned perpendicularly on the body to the axial direction of the gripping member ramped wall. The gripping member is configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of a tube when the gripping member is received at least partly within the end portion of the tube to frictionally engage an inner surface of the end portion of the tube to the gripping member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 33/30 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses comprising parts inside the hoses only
• F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
• F16L 41/03 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted comprising junction pieces for four or more pipe members

Abstract

An assembly comprising a housing having a first and a second fluid inlet for directing fluid to a pump cavity. A valve switch located in the housing is arranged to selectively switch the flow of the fluid between the second fluid inlet and the pump cavity. A fluid outlet is fluidically connected to the pump cavity and an impeller contained in the pump cavity is arranged to be rotated on demand by an electrical motor that accelerates the fluid in the pump cavity out of the fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps

Abstract

A system and associated process compensate for a variable thickness of an associated window on to which a seal is molded. The system includes a mold assembly dimensioned to receive an associated window therein. A first mold portion is mounted to move relative to a second mold portion so that a seal can be formed on the associated window. An insert is interposed between the first and second mold portions and is positioned to engage the associated window when the mold is closed. The compensation system includes a gas spring assembly operatively engaging the insert and is configured to accommodate variability in thickness of the associated window.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 70/76 - Moulding on edges or extremities of the preformed part
• B29C 33/12 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels

Abstract

A pump assembly is disclosed comprising, a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet. At least one fluid outlet extends from the pump housing. An impeller driven by a motor is mounted in the pump housing arranged to move a fluid from the fluid inlet to the at least one fluid outlet. A valve rotatably mounted between the impeller and the at least one fluid outlet selectively controls the flow of fluid through the at least one fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 29/02 - Selection of particular materials
• F04D 29/48 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers adjustable for unidirectional fluid flow in reversible pumps

Goods & Services

Structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals; structural parts of vehicles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals; vehicular and automotive door and window seals; vehicular and automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of vehicles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of vehicles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; vehicular parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels;automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive doors and windows; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape

Abstract

A multi-switch pump assembly is disclosed that facilitates switched flow and/or mixed flow from the pump assembly. The multi-switch pump assembly comprises a pump body, an electric motor, a rotating motor shaft, a first pump stage and impeller, and a second pump stage and impeller. The first pump stage includes a first inlet and first and second outlets disposed about the pump body. The second pump stage includes a second fluid inlet connected to a mix chamber. The mix chamber further connected to the second fluid outlet of the first pump stage. The second stage further includes a second and a third outlet disposed about the pump body. An actuator connected to a valve assembly is arranged to operate and place the valve assembly into at least a first, a second, a third and a fourth switched positions to direct fluid flow between the first and the second pump stages and the first, second, third and fourth fluid outlets.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
• F04D 17/12 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 29/043 - Shafts

Abstract

A method for forming a foamed article includes a step of dissolving a gaseous blowing agent into a plurality of polymeric pellets at a pressure greater than 15 psi and a temperature greater than 25 oC to form a plurality of foam precursor pellets. Characteristically, each pellet of the plurality of polymeric pellets is composed of a first silane-grafted polyolefin and/or residues thereof and a styrenic block copolymer and/or residues thereof. The foam precursor pellets is depressurized to form a plurality of expanded polymeric beads. The plurality of expanded polymeric beads is heated at a sufficient temperature to fuse the plurality of expanded polymeric beads together.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/18 - Making expandable particles by impregnating polymer particles with the blowing agent
• C08J 9/22 - After-treatment of expandable particlesForming foamed products
• B29C 44/34 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• C08L 25/08 - Copolymers of styrene
• C09J 151/06 - Adhesives based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsAdhesives based on derivatives of such polymers grafted on to homopolymers or copolymers of aliphatic hydrocarbons containing only one carbon-to-carbon double bond

Abstract

An apparatus and coolant pump for use in a thermal management system includes a pump housing having an inlet for receiving coolant from the thermal management system and at least first and second outlets extending from the pump housing for directing coolant to at least a first and a second coolant loop. An impeller coupled to an electrical pump motor drives the coolant from the inlet to the first or the second outlet. A valve mounted between the impeller and the first and second outlets selectively directs the flow of coolant through the first or the second outlet. A temperature sensor installed on the pump housing inlet measures the temperature of the coolant entering the coolant pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

Abstract

An apparatus and method for determining the position of a ring magnet fixed to a rotating device includes locating the ring magnet proximate to a sensor that is sensitive to magnetic polarities. The ring magnet includes a plurality of magnetic pole pairs of opposite magnetic polarities, having at least one pole pair larger than at least three other pole pairs. The sensor produces an output signal for each pole pair that represents a period when a pole pair is detected by the sensor as the ring magnet is rotated by the device. The output signals from the sensor are coupled to a digital circuit that differentiates the three smaller pole pairs from the at least one larger pole pair to determine the position of the ring magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

Abstract

An apparatus and method for determining the position of a ring magnet fixed to a rotating device includes locating the ring magnet proximate to a sensor that is sensitive to magnetic polarities. The ring magnet includes a plurality of magnetic pole pairs of opposite magnetic polarities, having at least one pole pair larger than at least three other pole pairs. The sensor produces an output signal for each pole pair that represents a period when a pole pair is detected by the sensor as the ring magnet is rotated by the device. The output signals from the sensor are coupled to a digital circuit that differentiates the three smaller pole pairs from the at least one larger pole pair to determine the position of the ring magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train

Abstract

A connector and a process for coupling a tube to another device is disclosed. The connector comprises receptacle for receiving an endform formed on an end of the tube. The receptacle includes a socket mated to a modular head. A retainer embraces the receptacle and has leg portions extending into a modular head opening. Guiding components located in the modular head opening and on the endform direct the endform through the modular head opening to the socket and into a locking relationship with the retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain

Abstract

A belt seal assembly is provided for an associated vehicle. The belt seal assembly includes a first leg and a second leg interconnected at one end by a base to form an inverted, generally U-shaped body. A seal lip extends outwardly from an outer face of the first leg that is configured to slidably, sealingly engage an associated window surface of the associated vehicle. A tab extends from the body and is dimensioned to be received in snap-fit relation with an associated opening of an associated outer door panel. The tab includes a hard retaining insert received in a more flexible overmold that forms an end cap. A protrusion extending from the retaining insert snap-fits with an opening in the associated vehicle door panel. The belt seal assembly can also be removed from the vehicle for servicing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B60J 10/30 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means

Abstract

A rotary position sensor for measuring the position of a rotating shaft comprises an upper housing and a lower housing arranged to be attached to the upper housing. A barrel is rotationally mounted to the attached upper and lower housings and coupled to the shaft is arranged to be positionable within the attached upper and lower housings by the shaft. A potentiometer component is mounted to the barrel and to an electrical sub-assembly that measures the position of the barrel and in response generates a position signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01C 10/32 - Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element the contact moving in an arcuate path
• G01D 5/165 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying resistance by relative movement of a point of contact and a resistive track
• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• H01C 10/14 - Adjustable resistors adjustable by auxiliary driving means

Goods & Services

Non-metal window seals for use in association with windows sold to manufacturers and their suppliers for automobile and vehicle manufacturing.

Abstract

An apparatus and process for distributing coolant fluid through first and second coolant loops comprising a pump having a first outlet port connected to the first coolant loop and a second outlet port connected to the second coolant loop and valve located in the pump housing switchable to direct coolant fluid to either the first or the second outlet port individually or to the first and second outlet ports concurrently. Coolant fluid is pumped by the pump at an unrestricted rate of flow is circulated through the first coolant loop at a rate of flow less than the unrestricted rate of flow when the valve connects the first outlet port to the first coolant loop and circulated through the second coolant loop at a rate of flow less than the unrestricted rate of flow when the valve connects the second outlet port to the second coolant loop. The coolant fluid is circulated through the first and the second coolant loops at a rate of flow less than the unrestricted rate of flow when the valve connects the first and the second outlet ports concurrently to the first and second coolant loops and which the rates of flow through the first and the second coolant loops jointly equal the unrestricted rate of flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves

Abstract

An apparatus and process for distributing coolant fluid through first and second coolant loops comprising a pump having a first outlet port connected to the first coolant loop and a second outlet port connected to the second coolant loop and valve located in the pump housing switchable to direct coolant fluid to either the first or the second outlet port individually or to the first and second outlet ports concurrently. Coolant fluid is pumped by the pump at an unrestricted rate of flow is circulated through the first coolant loop at a rate of flow less than the unrestricted rate of flow when the valve connects the first outlet port to the first coolant loop and circulated through the second coolant loop at a rate of flow less than the unrestricted rate of flow when the valve connects the second outlet port to the second coolant loop. The coolant fluid is circulated through the first and the second coolant loops at a rate of flow less than the unrestricted rate of flow when the valve connects the first and the second outlet ports concurrently to the first and second coolant loops and which the rates of flow through the first and the second coolant loops jointly equal the unrestricted rate of flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F04D 29/22 - Rotors specially for centrifugal pumps
• F04D 13/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven for submerged use
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 29/58 - CoolingHeatingDiminishing heat transfer

Abstract

This disclosure pertains to a device for removing air from a coolant liquid of a coolant system. The device has a body with a swirl pot at one end and a manifold extending from the swirl pot to an opposed end of the body. The swirl pot has a fluid inlet for receiving coolant fluid of a first air concentration and a fluid outlet for discharging coolant fluid of a second concentration less than the first. The manifold has a first fluid pipe connected to a plurality of outlet pipes that extend transversely to the first fluid pipe and are spaced there along.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28F 9/02 - Header boxesEnd plates
• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices

Goods & Services

Fluid control systems and fluid control products, namely, pumps, valves, flow controls, and manifolds for fluid distribution; electro-mechanical fluid control products; fluid control products containing electro-mechanical elements, namely, pumps, valves, and flow controls; fluid control systems for thermal control applications; fluid control systems for vehicle applications; manifolds for fluid distribution, namely, components of fluid control systems and fluid control products.

Abstract

A tire tread composition includes a base tire tread composition for tire treads and a tread additive composition. The tread additive composition includes an elastomeric component which includes a first silane-grafted polyolefin. In a refinement, the first silane-grafted polyolefin has a density from 0.84 to 0.94 g/cm3. In a further refinement, the tire tread composition includes one or more additives. Characteristically, the tread additive composition and the one or more additives if present are dispersed within the base composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
• C08F 255/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms
• C08F 255/08 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having four or more carbon atoms
• C08L 23/06 - Polyethene

Abstract

A quick connector for making a verifiable connection with a tube includes a connector housing having a socket portion and a pair of channels extending into the socket portion from the exterior of the connector housing. A verifier has a pair of resilient legs each including a releasing member extending through a respective channel into the interior of the socket portion. A retainer having claws is held by spring bridging portions within an opening of the socket portion. An upset formed on an exterior surface of the tube is installed into the opening of the socket portion and captured by the retainer claws to lock the tube to the connector housing and deform each resilient leg so as to move and position each releasing member in alignment with its respective channel allowing extraction of the verifier from the connector housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
• F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking

Goods & Services

(1) Non-metal window seals for use in association with windows sold to manufacturers and their suppliers for automobile and vehicle manufacturing.

Abstract

A process for cooling a heat generating component of a vehicle including pumping a coolant fluid from a pump having a first impeller and a second impeller, the pump switchable from a chilling mode, a heating mode, an isolated state, and a linked state; and while the pump is in the chilling mode and the isolated state, pumping the coolant fluid with the first impeller through a first loop of a heater module, and a cabin heat exchanger, and pumping the coolant fluid with the second impeller through a second loop of a component heat exchanger and a chiller module.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

Abstract

A pump assembly and method is disclosed comprising, a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet extending from the pump housing. A magnetic body of a brushless DC motor is submerged in the fluid and drives an impeller that moves the fluid from the fluid inlet to the at least one fluid outlet. A valve rotatably mounted between the impeller and the at least one fluid outlet selectively directs the flow of fluid through the at least one fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 13/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven for submerged use
• F04D 1/00 - Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumpsHelico-centrifugal pumps
• H02K 5/132 - Submersible electric motors
• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A pump assembly is disclosed comprising a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet conveying fluid to a pump cavity At least one fluid outlet extends from the pump housing. A plurality of fluid outlet ports extend from the pump housing. An impeller driven by a motor drives the fluid in the pump cavity. In a first embodiment, a valve member rotatably mounted between the impeller and the plurality of fluid outlet ports is arranged to selectively direct the flow of fluid from the pump cavity to one or more of the plurality of fluid outlet ports. In a second embodiment, the valve member includes a first and a second wall between a first and a second opening. The first and second openings are arranged to direct the flow of fluid from the pump cavity to at least two of the plurality of fluid outlet ports.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven

Abstract

A process and apparatus for cooling a heat generating component of a vehicle comprises pumping coolant from a first pump while a first pump is in a chiller mode in a first loop comprising a component heat exchanger and a chiller module. Coolant is pumped from the first pump while the first pump is in a recirculation mode in a second loop comprising a heater module, and a cabin heat exchanger or back to said component heat exchanger. A second pump pumps coolant in the second loop while the second pump is in an isolated mode and from the second pump from the second loop into the first loop while the second pump is in a linked mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• F01P 3/12 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts
• F01P 5/12 - Pump-driving arrangements
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant

Abstract

A process and apparatus for cooling a heat generating component of a vehicle comprises a first pump switchable between a normal demand mode and a high demand mode. Coolant is pumped from the first pump through a cooling loop between a heat dissipating device and the heat generating component at a normal demand flowrate in the normal demand mode. Switching the first pump to the high demand mode diverts the coolant to a second pump. The second pump pumping the coolant through the cooling loop at a high demand flowrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• F01P 5/12 - Pump-driving arrangements
• F01P 3/12 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts

Abstract

An integrated apparatus and method is disclosed for controlling a fluid pump and a valve connected to a coolant loop. The fluid pump for circulating fluid through the coolant loop and the valve positionable between a first and a second position. A controller generates control signals that are transmitted to the fluid pump and to the valve for regulating the speed of the fluid pump and the flow of the fluid circulating through the coolant loop and to position the valve into either the first or the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

Abstract

A quick connector is adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members

Abstract

An integrated apparatus and method is disclosed for controlling a fluid pump and a valve connected to a coolant loop. The fluid pump for circulating fluid through the coolant loop and the valve positionable between a first and a second position. A controller generates control signals that are transmitted to the fluid pump and to the valve for regulating the speed of the fluid pump and the flow of the fluid circulating through the coolant loop and to position the valve into either the first or the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 5/56 - Speed and position comparison between the motors by electrical means
• G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
• F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
• F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
• H02P 23/24 - Controlling the direction, e.g. clockwise or counterclockwise

Abstract

A rectangular tube is disclosed comprising a rectangular convoluted section that includes a wall that defines a series of peaks alternating with a series of valleys and that provides a periphery of opposing rectangular base sides and opposing rectangular height sides. A continuous rectangular section extends from one end of the rectangular convoluted section and a transition section extends from another end of rectangular convoluted section.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 11/15 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rigid material, e.g. metal or hard plastics corrugated

Abstract

A shoe midsole composed of a foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer includes a silane-grafted polyolefin component, an elastomeric component, and additives dispersed in the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer. The elastomer component includes one or more elastomeric polymers selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, polyolefin elastomers, olefin block copolymer, polyoctenamer, anhydride modified ethylene copolymers, ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, and combinations thereof. The silane-grafted polyolefin component and elastomer component are crosslinked with C—C bonds. Advantageously, the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is substantially free of silane crosslinking as formed and substantially free of water. Characteristically, the additives and one or more elastomeric polymers are in sufficient amount that a melting temperature of crystalline regions in the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is greater than 100° C. as measured by differential scanning calorimeter thermographs.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 13/04 - Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
• C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
• C08J 9/10 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent developing nitrogen

Abstract

A shoe midsole composed of a foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer includes a silane-grafted polyolefin component and an elastomer component. The elastomer component includes ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and a component selected from the group consisting of polyolefin elastomers, anhydride modified ethylene copolymers, and combinations thereof. The silane-grafted polyolefin component is crosslinked to the elastomer component with C-C bonds. The foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer includes a plurality of closed cells. Characteristically, the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is substantially free of silane crosslinking as formed and substantially free of water.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 13/12 - Soles with several layers of different materials
• A43B 13/04 - Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
• C08L 23/26 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08J 9/10 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent developing nitrogen
• C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof

Goods & Services

(1) Fluid control systems and fluid control products, namely, pumps, valves, flow controls, and manifolds for fluid distribution; electro-mechanical fluid control products; fluid control products containing electro-mechanical elements, namely, pumps, valves, and flow controls; fluid control systems for thermal control applications; fluid control systems for vehicle applications; manifolds for fluid distribution, namely, components of fluid control systems and fluid control products.

Abstract

A multi-switch pump assembly is disclosed that facilitates switched flow and/or mixed flow from the pump assembly. The multi-switch pump assembly comprises a pump body, an electric motor, a rotating motor shaft, a first pump stage and impeller, and a second pump stage and impeller. The first pump stage includes a first inlet and first and second outlets disposed about the pump body. The second pump stage includes a second fluid inlet connected to a mix chamber. The mix chamber further connected to the second fluid outlet of the first pump stage. The second stage further includes a second and a third outlet disposed about the pump body. An actuator connected to a valve assembly is arranged to operate and place the valve assembly into at least a first, a second, a third and a fourth switched positions to direct fluid flow between the first and the second pump stages and the first, second, third and fourth fluid outlets.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 1/06 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F01P 7/14 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid
• F16K 11/02 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit

Abstract

A pump assembly is disclosed comprising a pump body having a first pump stage housed in the pump body including a fluid inlet and a first and a second fluid outlet. A flow feed chamber is housed in the pump body in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet. A second pump stage housed in the pump body is in fluid communication with the flow feed chamber and includes at least one fluid outlet connected to the second pump stage. A valve assembly is operable into a first position to fluidically connect the fluid inlet through the first pump stage to the first fluid outlet. The valve assembly is further operable into a second position to fluidically connect the first pump stage to the second fluid outlet and the flow feed chamber and the flow feed chamber fluidically connected to the at least one fluid outlet through the second pump stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 1/06 - Multi-stage pumps
• F01P 5/10 - Pumping liquid coolantArrangements of coolant pumps
• F04D 13/16 - Pumping installations or systems with storage reservoirs
• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems

Abstract

A pump assembly is disclosed comprising a pump body having a first pump stage housed in the pump body including a fluid inlet and a first and a second fluid outlet. A flow feed chamber is housed in the pump body in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet. A second pump stage housed in the pump body is in fluid communication with the flow feed chamber and includes at least one fluid outlet connected to the second pump stage. A valve assembly is operable into a first position to fluidically connect the fluid inlet through the first pump stage to the first fluid outlet. The valve assembly is further operable into a second position to fluidically connect the first pump stage to the second fluid outlet and the flow feed chamber and the flow feed chamber fluidically connected to the at least one fluid outlet through the second pump stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 1/06 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 17/12 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 13/16 - Pumping installations or systems with storage reservoirs
• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04D 29/48 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers adjustable for unidirectional fluid flow in reversible pumps
• F24D 3/10 - Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks
• A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware Details
• F04D 29/043 - Shafts
• F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 1/00 - Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumpsHelico-centrifugal pumps

Abstract

A multi-switch pump assembly is disclosed that facilitates switched flow and/or mixed flow from the pump assembly. The multi-switch pump assembly comprises a pump body, an electric motor, a rotating motor shaft, a first pump stage and impeller, and a second pump stage and impeller. The first pump stage includes a first inlet and first and second outlets disposed about the pump body. The second pump stage includes a second fluid inlet connected to a mix chamber. The mix chamber further connected to the second fluid outlet of the first pump stage. The second stage further includes a second and a third outlet disposed about the pump body. An actuator connected to a valve assembly is arranged to operate and place the valve assembly into at least a first, a second, a third and a fourth switched positions to direct fluid flow between the first and the second pump stages and the first, second, third and fourth fluid outlets.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
• F04D 17/12 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 29/043 - Shafts

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles (term too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau (Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; house mark for structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles (term too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau (Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose (term too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau (Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstriping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; house mark for line of hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weather strips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal. Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Abstract

A multilayer tube is provided for use in with transmission oil or heating and cooling fluid applications in motor vehicles. The multilayer tube has an outer layer comprising an aliphatic or an aromatic polyamide to provide protection from the outside environment; a middle layer of a lower cost material that comprises from 20-90% of the thickness of the tube materials; and an inner layer that has excellent resistance to transmission oil or glycol coolant and temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/12 - Rigid pipes of plastics with or without reinforcement
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 27/34 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyamides

Abstract

A sealing lip assembly exhibits improved load loss and compression set properties. In a first embodiment, a seal lip has a first end connected to a base and a second end extending outwardly from the base. A hinge is provided in the seal lip between the first and second ends to allow the second end to angularly rotate relative to the base wherein the base and seal lip are made from a single elastomeric material. In a second embodiment, a seal lip has a first end connected to a base and a second end extending outwardly from the base. A hinge is provided between the first and second ends to allow the second end to angularly rotate relative to the base. The base and seal lip are made from different hardness elastomeric materials. The seal lip has a first durometer portion over substantially an entire length between the hinge and the second end, and a second durometer portion from the first end to a knit line formed where the first and second durometer portions abut one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/74 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides
• B60J 10/16 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material consisting of two or more plastic materials having different physical or chemical properties

Abstract

An assembly and process for draining fluid leaks from a pump housing is disclosed. The pump housing includes an internal mounting cavity, a valve installed in the mounting cavity and at least one housing passage extending to an exterior surface of the pump housing. A valve passage is formed through a wall of the valve. An interior fluid seal is installed on an interior surface of the valve forming a seal between the valve interior surface and a first surface of the mounting cavity. An exterior fluid seal is installed on an exterior surface of the valve that forms a seal between the valve exterior surface and a second surface of the mounting cavity. An inner leak path is created through the interior fluid seal to the valve passage. The valve passage collects fluid leaking in the inner leak path. An outer leak path is created through the exterior fluid seal. The outer leak path in fluid communication with the valve passage and with the housing passage. Fluid leaking in the exterior fluid seal and fluid contained in the valve passage is drained through the housing passage to the exterior of the pump housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
• F04B 39/12 - CasingsCylindersCylinder headsFluid connections

Goods & Services

Couplings for land vehicles; couplings for automotive use being couplings for land vehicles; couplings for two-wheeled motor vehicles; quick connect couplings for land vehicles. Quick connect couplings being non-metal pipe couplings; tube connectors, namely, non-metal pipe couplings; non-metal couplings and joints for use with non-metal pipes and non-metal flexible tubing.

Abstract

A pump assembly is disclosed comprising, a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet. At least one fluid outlet extends from the pump housing. An impeller driven by a motor is mounted in the pump housing arranged to move a fluid from the fluid inlet to the at least one fluid outlet. A valve rotatably mounted between the impeller and the at least one fluid outlet selectively controls the flow of fluid through the at least one fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F04D 29/22 - Rotors specially for centrifugal pumps
• F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
• F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
• F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
• F16K 31/53 - Mechanical actuating means with toothed gearing
• F04D 29/08 - Sealings

Abstract

A pump assembly is disclosed comprising, a pump including a pump housing having a fluid inlet. At least one fluid outlet extends from the pump housing. An impeller driven by a motor is mounted in the pump housing arranged to move a fluid from the fluid inlet to the at least one fluid outlet. A valve rotatably mounted between the impeller and the at least one fluid outlet selectively controls the flow of fluid through the at least one fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 29/02 - Selection of particular materials
• F04D 29/48 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers adjustable for unidirectional fluid flow in reversible pumps

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a multi-layer tube comprising a thermoplastic elastomer vulcanizate inner layer, a polyolefin or polyamide intermediate layer and a foamed thermoplastic elastomeric outer layer. The intermediate layer may comprise multiple layers selected from polyolefins, adhesive, polyamides and or thermoplastic vulcanizates. The other layers may also be foamed insulative materials. An adhesive layer may be present depending upon the properties of the selected materials. One or more layers within the multi-layer tube may be foamed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 11/04 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics
• F16L 59/14 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems

Goods & Services

(1) Couplings for land vehicles; couplings for automotive use being couplings for land vehicles; couplings for two-wheeled motor vehicles; quick connect couplings for land vehicles. (2) Quick connect couplings being non-metal pipe couplings; tube connectors, namely, non-metal pipe couplings; non-metal couplings and joints for use with non-metal pipes and non-metal flexible tubing.

Abstract

An assembly of a thermal probe and a probe fitting arranged to measure the temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a passage of the probe fitting. The assembly comprises a temperature sensing assembly that produces a resistance which varies with the temperature. A connector assembly that is connected to the temperature sensing assembly that transmits the resistance to external circuitry. A non-metallic housing includes a sensor portion incasing the temperature sensing assembly and a connector portion housing the connector assembly. A probe receptacle attached to the probe fitting is arranged to receive the sensor portion of the thermal probe, positioning the temperature sensing assembly in the passage to sense the temperature of the fluid medium flowing in the passage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
• G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
• G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow

Abstract

This disclosure pertains to a device for removing air from a coolant liquid of a coolant system. The device has a body, a swirl pot having a first fluid outlet, and a pump end wall formed with the body and connected to the first fluid outlet. The pump end wall provides a second fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
• F01P 3/20 - Cooling circuits not specific to a single part of engine or machine
• F01P 5/10 - Pumping liquid coolantArrangements of coolant pumps

Abstract

A coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube is provided comprising: a single or double walled tubing formed into a circular cross-sectional profile; at least one intermediate layer primer layer applied over said tubing: and an outer layer comprising a polyamide incorporating an immiscible additive. The immiscible additive is selected from Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) silicones, UHMW polyethylene (UHMW-PE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and mixtures thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/147 - Compound tubes, i.e. made of materials not wholly covered by any one of the preceding groups comprising only layers of metal and plastics with or without reinforcement
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
• F16L 58/08 - Coatings characterised by the materials used by metal
• B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
• C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper
• C25D 3/12 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of nickel or cobalt
• C25D 7/04 - TubesRingsHollow bodies
• C23C 22/78 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated

Abstract

A fluid connector and method for measuring an operating parameter of a fluid conduit is disclosed. The fluid conduit includes a conduit wall enclosing a fluid channel wherein a fluid flows through the fluid channel from a first opening to a second opening. At least one sensor element is embedded within the conduit wall along the direction of the fluid channel between the first opening and the second opening that is used to measure the operating parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• G01K 7/24 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor in a specially-adapted circuit, e.g. bridge circuit

Abstract

A system for sensing a physical property of a fluid flowing inside a composite hose includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader arranged to transmit radio frequency signals. An RFID tag receives the radio frequency signals and exchanges the received radio frequency to electrical energy powering the RFID tag. An included sensor electrically connected to the RFID tag receives the electrical energy from the RFID tag and powers the sensor to obtain measurement data of at least one physical property of the fluid and transmit the measurement data to the RFID tag. The RFID tag transmits the measurement data to the RFID reader using the radio frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 11/12 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting
• F16L 11/08 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

An assembly, connector and method is disclosed for making a fluid connection between a vessel wall and a fluid tube. The assembly includes a male connector having a cylindrical body and an internal fluid passage through the male connector between a head portion located at an upper end of the male connector and a base portion on a lower end of the male connector. An aperture is formed on the vessel wall and at least first and second recesses are formed along an edge of the aperture. The base portion has at least first and second locking members located in a spaced relation to the other on opposite sides of the base portion and a sealing flange extends circumferentially about the base portion. The base portion is arranged to be installed in the aperture with each locking member accepted within a respective recess. Rotation of the male connector causes the locking members to rotate within the aperture and seal the sealing flange against the wall. A female connector connected to the fluid tube is installed on the male connector head portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/252 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe the male part having lugs on its periphery penetrating into the corresponding slots provided in the female part

Goods & Services

Fluid control systems and fluid control products, namely, pumps, valves, and flow controls in the nature of electro-mechanical mechanisms for redirection and splitting of fluid flow between ports in a vehicle, the aforesaid being integral parts of motors and engines for vehicles; electro-mechanical fluid control products, namely, pumps and valves as parts of motors and engines for vehicles; fluid control products containing electro-mechanical elements, namely, pumps and valves as parts of motors and engines for vehicles; fluid control systems for vehicle applications in the nature of pumps and valves as parts of motors and engines for vehicles; manifolds for fluid distribution being intake manifolds for motors and engines; all the aforementioned for use in connection with vehicles and excluding thermostatic valves for use in draining fluid from machinery, and mechanical dosing pumps in the nature of displacement pumps, reciprocating pumps, diaphragm pumps, metal and plastic piston pumps Fluid control systems and fluid control products, namely, flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of gasses or liquids in vehicles; fluid control products containing electro-mechanical elements, namely, flow controls in the nature of flow meters; fluid control systems for thermal control applications in the nature of electronic valves for controlling gas or fluids; fluid control systems for vehicle applications in the nature of expansion valves for fluid control; all the aforementioned for use in connection with vehicles and excluding thermostatic valves for use in draining fluid from machinery, and mechanical dosing pumps in the nature of displacement pumps, reciprocating pumps, diaphragm pumps, metal and plastic piston pumps

Abstract

A thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) composition includes a dispersed crosslinked phase having residues of a first polymer that includes a first silane grafted polyolefin or residues thereof. The TPV composition also includes a continuous thermoplastic phase having residues of a second polymer component selected from the group consisting of polypropylene resin, polypropylene copolymers and combinations thereof. Characteristically, the dispersed crosslinked phase is dispersed in the continuous thermoplastic phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 255/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group
• C08F 230/08 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and containing phosphorus, selenium, tellurium or a metal containing a metal containing silicon
• C08K 3/30 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds
• C08K 5/098 - Metal salts of carboxylic acids
• C08L 23/12 - Polypropene
• C08L 23/16 - Ethene-propene or ethene-propene-diene copolymers
• C08K 3/24 - AcidsSalts thereof
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders

Goods & Services

Recorded process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; recorded software for automatic control of extrusion equipment. Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for automatic control of extrusion equipment.

Abstract

A quick connector includes a coupler fluidically connected by a passage to a first fluid tube. A retainer housing in axial alignment with the passage is installed on the coupler and a movable retainer is installed in the retainer housing in a first position. A second fluid tube having a raised bead formed proximate an end portion of the second fluid tube is permitted to be installed into the retainer housing cavity by the retainer when the retainer is in the first position. Moving the retainer to a second position latches the bead to the retainer housing retaining the second fluid tube to the quick connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
• F16L 37/088 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a split elastic ring

Goods & Services

(1) Recorded process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; recorded software for automatic control of extrusion equipment. (1) Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for automatic control of extrusion equipment.

Abstract

A quick connector and connector body comprises a coupler portion having a fluid passage connected to a first fluid tube. A valve mounted within the fluid passage is movable between a closed and an open position. A receptacle portion coupled to the coupler portion includes a socket cavity adapted to receive a second fluid tube within the socket cavity that causes the valve to move into the open position allowing fluid to flow through the fluid passage from the first fluid tube to the second fluid tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
• F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain

Abstract

A quick connector assembly and process for forming a coupling in a fluid line between a first and a second fluid tube comprises a receptacle body having a cavity extending through the receptacle body to the second fluid tube. A sealing section is located within the cavity and a socket portion extends from the sealing section. The socket portion includes wall bordering a socket opening in alignment with the cavity and includes a pair of latch openings extending through a portion of the wall into the socket opening. A sealing member having a receiver opening is installed in the sealing section with the receiver opening in alignment with the socket opening and the cavity to the second tube. A bracket installed on the wall includes a pair of spring latches, each spring latch extending through a respective one of the pair of latch openings into the socket opening. A first fluid tube having an insertion portion and a raised upset is placed through the socket opening into the receiver opening making a fluid connection to the second fluid tube and causing the upset to be captured by each spring latch. A verifier having fixing fingers and a pair of arms is installed through respective recesses in the wall into the socket opening. Upon the capture of the first fluid tube upset by the spring latches, a force applied to the verifier causes each verifier arm to travel along the upset to rest below a respective spring latch and the fixing fingers to also capture the upset. Verifier symbols located on a surface of each verifier arm are visible through each latch openings verifying that the first fluid tube has been coupled to the receptacle body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, underlayments, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials. Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, underlayments, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials. Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Goods & Services

Couplings for land vehicles; Couplings for automotive use being couplings for land vehicles; Couplings for two-wheeled motor vehicles; Quick connect couplings for land vehicles Quick connect couplings being non-metal pipe couplings; Tube connectors, namely, non-metal pipe couplings; Non-metal couplings and joints for use with non-metal pipes and non-metal flexible tubing

Goods & Services

(1) Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. (2) Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. (3) Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. (4) Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. (5) Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles (term too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau (Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; house mark for structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles (term too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau (Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose (term too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau (Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. (6) Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstriping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; house mark for line of hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weather strips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. (7) Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal. (8) Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. (9) Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. (10) Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. (1) Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. (2) Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitors; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weather stripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, underlayment, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials; line of hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weathers tripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weather stripping for use in automobiles; window channel weather strips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weathers tripping for use in automotive vehicles; weather strips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal. Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Abstract

A tread additive composition to be combined with a base composition for tire treads to achieve low rolling resistance includes an elastomeric component, a first additive component, and a second additive component. The elastomeric component includes a first silane-grafted polyolefine elastomer. The first additive component including a polymer carrier, a reinformcing filler, silane-terminated liquid polybutadienes, and one or more process activators. The second additive component including a butadiene rubber, a hydrocarbon resin, sulfur; and one or more accelerators. Advantageously, the tread additive composition can decrease rolling resistance and improve fuel economy when combined with a base tread composition as compared to treads formed from the base tread composition without the tread additive composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 11/03 - Tread patterns
• B60C 11/04 - Tread patterns in which the raised area of the pattern consists only of continuous circumferential ribs, e.g. zig-zag
• B60C 11/00 - Tyre tread bandsTread patternsAnti-skid inserts

Abstract

A tread additive composition to be combined with a base composition for tire treads to achieve low rolling resistance includes an elastomeric component, a first additive component, and a second additive component. The elastomeric component includes a first silane-grafted polyolefine elastomer. The first additive component including a polymer carrier, a reinforcing filler, silane-terminated liquid polybutadienes, and one or more process activators. The second additive component including a butadiene rubber, a hydrocarbon resin, sulfur; and one or more accelerators. Advantageously, the tread additive composition can decrease rolling resistance and improve fuel economy when combined with a base tread composition as compared to treads formed from the base tread composition without the tread additive composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 15/00 - Compositions of rubber derivatives
• C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
• B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition

Abstract

A plug is disclosed that reduces a potential for damage to a cap or bright strip of a weatherstrip assembly. The plug is preferably an elongated member having a cross-sectional first dimension that extends between and contacts an indented, transition region of the weatherstrip body and an inner surface of the cap.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/36 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using separately inserted fastening means, e.g. using clips, beads or strips
• B60J 10/76 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for window sashesSealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for glass run channels

Abstract

A system for sensing a physical property of a medium inside a conduit includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader arranged to transmit electromagnetic signals in at least one radio frequency. An RFID tag receives the least one radio frequency and exchanges the received radio frequency to electrical energy powering the RFID tag. An included sensor electrically connected to the RFID tag receives the electrical energy from the RFID tag and powers the sensor to obtain measurement data of at least one physical property of the medium and transmit the measurement data to the RFID tag. The RFID tag transmits the measurement data to the RFID reader using the at least one radio frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks

Abstract

A roofing membrane includes (A) about 40 to 75 wt.% silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer/plastomer component including a blend of at least three different polyolefin elastomers, each having different melt mass-flow rate (MFR), measured at 190C under a 2.16 kg load, in a range of about 3.0 to 25.0 g/10 min, (E) about 1 to 20 wt.% functional filler(s) including a polyolefin; (F) UV/heat stabilizer(s); (G) antioxidant(s); and (H) fire retardant(s), wt.% based on the total weight of the roofing membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 13/04 - Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
• A43B 13/18 - Resilient soles
• B29D 35/12 - Producing parts thereof, e.g. soles, heels or uppers, by a moulding technique

Abstract

A quick connector is disclosed comprising a receptacle having first and second channels formed on opposite sides of the exterior of the receptacle. A flange includes a retainer mounting part fixed on a first end of the flange. A first pair of clamping jaws extends from a second end of the flange with each clamping jaw of the first pair of clamping jaws accepted into a respective receptacle first and second channel, clasping the receptacle to the flange. The clamped bracket retainer and receptacle are then guided to have a tube inserted into an interior passage of the receptacle and the bracket retainer is attached to a rigid structure using a fastening arrangement that retains the quick connector receptacle and endform in a connected state.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/04 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing and pressing it against a wall or other support
• F16L 33/207 - Undivided rings, sleeves, or like members contracted on the hose or expanded inside the hose by means of toolsArrangements using such members only a sleeve being contracted on the hose
• F16L 33/30 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses comprising parts inside the hoses only

Abstract

This disclosure relates to fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A wireless communication device communicatively connected to the printed electronic material is configured to wirelessly transmit the operating parameter to a mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link

Abstract

A push-on fastener for engagement on a cylindrical stud includes a body having oppositely facing first and second exterior surfaces and an outer marginal periphery. A central opening extends axially through the body between the oppositely facing exterior surfaces defining an inner periphery. A first resilient tab includes a first engagement edge and a second resilient tab includes a second engagement edge. The first engagement edge defining an inner periphery of the central opening and the second engagement edge defining a periphery that is outwardly of the inner periphery of the central opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more partsNuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut
• F16B 21/20 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts for bolts or shafts without holes, grooves, or notches for locking members
• F16B 37/02 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members made of thin sheet material

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a fluid conduit that incorporates electronic sensors printed on a flexible substrate that is attached to an exterior wall of the fluid conduit. The sensors are configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit and to provide output signals representing the sensed operating parameter. An electrical conductor is deposited on the exterior wall of the fluid conduit for communicating the output signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
• G01L 19/14 - Housings

Goods & Services

Recorded process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; recorded software for automatic control of extrusion equipment. Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for automatic control of extrusion equipment.

Abstract

An assembly, connector and process for a quick connector includes a receptacle having first and second interior passages including a chamber in fluid communication between the first and second passages. A flow control insert is installed in the chamber to regulate fluid flow between the first and the second passage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
• F16L 37/38 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings
• F16L 43/00 - BendsSiphons

Goods & Services

Seals being sealing materials; primarily non-metal weather seals being sealing materials for automotive use; weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; automotive trim strips being weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles and for decorative edge trim for automotive vehicles.

Goods & Services

Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners Conveyor belts; o- rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables boat bumpers; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials in the nature of seals, roofing membranes and roofing boards; house mark for line of hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal; roof coverings not of metal, underlayments, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials; roofing underlayments; roofing materials being sheathing board, non-metallic roof flashing, and nonmetal roof coverings Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a conduit or pipe retention assembly for a vehicle. A vehicle fluid conduit outer perimeter surface includes one or more protrusions mechanically printed on the outer perimeter surface of the conduit or pipe. A mounting clip is mounted to the fluid conduit adjacent to one of the protrusions. The mounting clip includes retention devices for attaching the conduit to a vehicular structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
• F01P 11/04 - Arrangements of liquid pipes or hoses
• F02M 35/10 - Air intakesInduction systems
• F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing

Goods & Services

(1) Recorded process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; recorded software for automatic control of extrusion equipment. (1) Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for automatic control of extrusion equipment.

Abstract

A connector and process for coupling a tube and the resulting assembly is disclosed. A receptacle includes a pilot in a mounting position. The pilot including an indicator piece and guide members each located in a respective channel on the receptacle and slidable within the channels from the mounting position to a final position. A retention clip having legs is urged into a spread condition during a transition between the mounting position and the final position wherein in the final position the legs of the retention clip retract to a relaxed condition, the indicator piece becomes visible on the receptacle and the first and second guide members latch the pilot to the receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain

Goods & Services

Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable process control software for controlling industrial extrusion machines; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for automatic control of extrusion equipment

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Sheaths for electric cables. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal seals for use in building windows and doors; seals, namely, non-metal sealing rings for use as connection seals; non-metal seals for water pipe connections; non-metal automotive door and window seals; non-metal automotive weather strips and trim components; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Shoe components, namely, soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes.

Goods & Services

Consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence industries.

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Sheaths for electric cables. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal seals for use in building windows and doors; seals, namely, non-metal sealing rings for use as connection seals; non-metal seals for water pipe connections; non-metal automotive door and window seals; non-metal automotive weather strips and trim components; Thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; Synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; Thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Shoe components, namely, soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes.

Abstract

This disclosure relates to fluid conduit that incorporates sensors printed on an exterior wall of the fluid conduit configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A two-way communication device communicatively connected to the printed electronic material is configured to wirelessly transmit the operating parameter to a mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• G01D 11/24 - Housings

Abstract

A shoe midsole composed of a foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer includes a silane-grafted polyolefin component, an elastomeric component, and additives dispersed in the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer. The elastomer component includes one or more elastomeric polymers selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, polyolefin elastomers, olefin block copolymer, polyoctenamer, anhydride modified ethylene copolymers, ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, and combinations thereof. The silane-grafted polyolefin component and elastomer component are crosslinked with C-C bonds. Advantageously, the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is substantially free of silane crosslinking as formed and substantially free of water. Characteristically, the additives and one or more elastomeric polymers are in sufficient amount that a melting temperature of crystalline regions in the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is greater than 100 °C as measured by differential scanning calorimeter thermographs.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 13/04 - Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
• A43B 13/18 - Resilient soles
• C08J 9/10 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent developing nitrogen

Abstract

A shoe midsole composed of a foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer includes a silane-grafted polyolefin component and an elastomer component. The elastomer component includes ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and a component selected from the group consisting of polyolefin elastomers, anhydride modified ethylene copolymers, and combinations thereof. The silane-grafted polyolefin component is crosslinked to the to the elastomer component with C-C bonds. The foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer includes a plurality of closed cells. Characteristically, the foamed peroxide-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer is substantially free of silane crosslinking as formed and substantially free of water.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 13/04 - Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
• A43B 13/18 - Resilient soles
• C08J 9/10 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent developing nitrogen

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a fluid conduit that incorporates electronic sensors printed on a flexible substrate and attached to an exterior wall of the fluid conduit. The sensors are configured to sense an operating parameter of the fluid conduit. A protective layer is arranged to be deposited over the substrate and over at least selected portions of the electronic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
• G01L 19/14 - Housings

Abstract

A hose connector for joining flexible hoses is comprised of a tubular pipe body with at least one insertion portions made of a shape memory alloy (SMA) or other shape memory material that has a memorized shape. The insertion portion is located on at least on one end of the tubular pipe body and has an outer diameter smaller than an interior diameter of the flexible hose in a martensite state. The insertion portion is inserted into the interior diameter of the flexible hose and the memorized shape is recovered with the application of heat, wherein the outer diameter of the insertion portion becomes larger than the outer diameter of the flexible hose sealing the outer diameter of the insertion portion against the interior diameter of the flexible hose.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 33/213 - Undivided rings, sleeves, or like members contracted on the hose or expanded inside the hose by means of toolsArrangements using such members only a sleeve being expanded inside the hose
• F16L 33/30 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses comprising parts inside the hoses only

Goods & Services

Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection [or anti-corrosion] for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. Squeegees [hand-operated tools]. Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; sheathing for wires and cables. HVAC systems; HVAC units; HVAC components. Automotive hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive components in the nature of trim, seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; vehicle brake line fittings; coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; transmission hose; emissions lines; degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; fuel charging assemblies; metallic brake lines; combined fuel and brake lines; couplings for marine use; window channels for automotive, heavy machinery, marine, construction, manufacturing, transportation and recreational vehicle use; structural parts for airplanes, namely floor panels; decorative and protective rubber trim for vehicles. Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal seals for use in building windows and doors; seals, namely non-metal sealing rings for use as connection seals; non-metal seals for water pipe connections; non-metal seals for valves used in industry; non-metal automotive door and window seals; non-metal automotive weather strips and trim components; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; hoses and seals; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; non-metal tank lines; emissions lines; air intake and charge hoses and molded assemblies; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber seals including dock bumpers, mooring snubbers, garage overhead door seal or garage metal door seals; garage floor seals being rubber seals; self-sealing weatherstrips; sealing tape-on trims for vehicles; seals and bumpers for marine use; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; automotive door and window seals; non-metallic seals in the nature of primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; restoration vehicle seals; glass sealing tape. Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely roof coverings, underlayments, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials; non-metal building materials. Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire. Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. Custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; custom manufacture of extruded and molded materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates. Custom design, engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design, engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; scientific consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Goods & Services

(1) Consulting services for the automotive, materials science, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence industries, namely providing automotive design consulting, materials science consulting, manufacturing quality control consulting, and technology consultation in the field of artificial intelligence.

Goods & Services

(1) Unprocessed thermoplastic resins, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates, namely, thermoplastic resins for use in thermoforming. (2) Sheaths for electric cables. (3) Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings, namely, weatherstripping, draught excluder strips, draft excluder strips, non-metallic sealing strips for doors and windows ; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal seals for use in building windows and doors; seals, namely, non-metal sealing rings for use as connection seals; non-metal seals for water pipe connections; non-metal automotive door and window seals; non-metal automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, weatherstripping for use in automobiles, synthetic rubber profiles for use as decorative edge trims for vehicles ; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. (4) Shoe components, namely, soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes.

Goods & Services

(1) Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. (2) Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. (3) Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. (4) Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. (5) Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. (6) Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. (7) Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, underlayments, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials. (8) Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. (9) Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. (10) Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. (1) Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. (2) Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Goods & Services

(1) Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. (2) Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitors; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. (3) Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. (4) Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. (5) Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. (6) Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weather stripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, underlayment, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials; line of hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weathers tripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weather stripping for use in automobiles; window channel weather strips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weathers tripping for use in automotive vehicles; weather strips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. (7) Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal. (8) Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. (9) Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. (10) Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. (1) Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. (2) Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.

Abstract

A connector and a process for coupling a tube to another device is disclosed. The connector comprises a receptacle for receiving a first tube. The receptacle includes a socket and a modular head mated to said socket in one of a plurality of relative orientations. The modular head comprises an indexing member. A retention clip embraces the receptacle and has a leg positioned in a slot in the receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/088 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a split elastic ring
• F16L 33/03 - Self-locking elastic clips

Goods & Services

(1) Seals being sealing materials, namely, waterproofing adhesive sealant tape, car door seals, car window seals; primarily non-metal weather seals being sealing materials for automotive use; weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; automotive trim strips being weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles and for decorative edge trim for automotive vehicles.

Goods & Services

(1) Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. (2) Coatings in the nature of corrosion inhibitants; coatings in the nature of heat resistive coatings for use in industrial applications where elevated temperatures occur; clear coating protectant for vehicles; coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface protection; coatings in the nature of anti-corrosion protection for brake lines, fuel lines, transmission oil cooler lines, brackets, cross members, frame components, body panels and components thereof, suspension components, wheels, hubs, springs, and fasteners. (3) Conveyor belts; belts for engines; o-rings being machine parts for sorting machines, manufacturing assembly machines and equipment, packaging machines and equipment, and printing, copying, and collating machines and equipment; automobile engine valve covers; automotive parts, namely, engine seals; machine parts being mechanical seals; rubber springs as parts of machines; engine parts for land vehicles, namely, gaskets, bellows, and grommets; squeegee blades specially adapted for use with floor cleaning machines. (4) Sensor for detecting obstacles in the path of a power operated window, which then controls the operation of the window in response to obstacle detection; bullet-proof clothing; clothing for protection against fire; sheathing for electrical wires and electrical cables. (5) Automotive structural parts being hoses, namely, brake hoses, fuel line hoses, power steering hoses, coolant hoses, and non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; structural parts for automobiles, namely, air deflectors, spoilers, fascia and trim; shift boots for motor vehicles; windshield wiper blades; transmission belts for land vehicles; pedal covers for land vehicles; automotive seat belts; boat bumpers; brake air valves for land vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive door and window seals, automotive weather strips and trim components; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of exterior trim, door and window seals, quick connect couplings, brake lines and fuel lines; automotive door and window seals; automotive weather strips and trim components, namely, automotive exterior and interior decorative or protective trim; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of seals being primary and secondary door seals, liftgate and deck lid seals, hood seals, margin seals, rocker seals, automotive glass runs, outer belts, inner belts, below belt channels, glass encapsulation, appliques, sunroof and moonroof seals, convertible top seals, encapsulated glass seals, flush seals, natural fiber seals and roof ditch molding; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of restoration vehicle seals; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle fittings sold as a feature of vehicle brake line connectors; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of vehicle brake line fittings; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of coated vehicle brake line fittings; brake lines for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; quick connect couplings for use in automotive fluid transfer systems; couplings for automotive use; couplings for land vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fluid and vapor tubes and hoses for vehicles; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of transmission hose; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of emissions lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of degas tanks; automotive fuel rails; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of fuel charging assemblies; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of metallic brake lines; structural parts of automobiles in the nature of combined fuel and brake lines; structural parts of boats in the nature of couplings; structural parts of automobiles and boats in the nature of window channels; structural parts for airplanes, namely, floor panels; automotive parts, namely, transmission seals; automotive interior trim; air intake and charge molded assemblies being structural parts of automobiles; tape-on trims being automotive interior trim. (6) Non-metal weather strip seals for buildings; insulators for electrical wires and cables; non-metal sealing materials for use in building windows and doors, for use as connection seals, for water pipe connections, for valves used in industry, for automotive door and window; non-metal automotive weatherstripping; thermoplastic elastomer resins in pellet form for use in further manufacture; synthetic elastomer resin blended with additives and colorants sold in a pellet form; thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates in pellet form for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; hoses and seals, namely, non-metal flexible hoses and sealing materials; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; rubber hoses for vehicle heaters; non-metal heater and coolant hoses for vehicles; non-metal connecting hoses for vehicle transmission and battery cooling; flexible non-metal fluid and vapor tubes for vehicles of plastic and rubber; non-metal fluid and vapor hoses for vehicles; flexible hoses, not of metal for use in automobile tanks and emissions; air intake and charge hoses; turbo charger hoses; secondary air hoses such as turbo, brake and EGR hoses; brake and clutch hoses; weatherstripping for use in vehicles; quick edge trims and push-on trim seals being weatherstripping for use in automobiles; window channel weatherstrips; general purpose rubber sealing materials; dock bumpers of rubber, garage overhead door sealing materials; garage floor sealing materials; self-sealing weatherstripping for use in automotive vehicles; weatherstrips for garage doors; rubber sheeting; glass sealing tape; HVAC components, namely, rubber, silicone and plastic seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers for HVAC applications. (7) Rubber flooring; roofing membranes; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings not of metal, roofing underlayment, sheathing board, and non-metallic roof flashing; non-metal building materials, namely, flame resistant flooring not of metal, heat resistant roofing boards not of metal, hail resistant roofing boards not of metal; roofing materials, namely, roof coverings, underlayments, sheathing, flashing and other roofing materials. (8) Shoe components, namely soles, welts and toe caps; footwear components, namely, non-orthopedic insoles, cleats for attachment to sports shoes. (9) Automotive floor mats; floor mats; floor mats for airplanes and other transportation vehicles. (10) Sporting goods, namely, athletic equipment in the nature of treadmill belts, golf balls, golf ball cores for use in the further manufacture of golf balls, rubber balls; exercise equipment, namely, fitness balls being exercise balls, exercise belts being waist trimmer exercise belts, and exercise straps in the nature of resistance bands and straps that are affixed to doors, cable machines or exercise equipment for performance of weight resistance exercises; grips in the nature of handle grips for sporting equipment; soccer and ice hockey goal nets; water toys; sports paraphernalia in the nature of sporting goods accessories, namely, golf club grips, tennis racket hand grips, and golf tee markers. (1) Custom manufacture of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom manufacture of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; consulting services about custom manufacturing of automotive parts. (2) Custom design and engineering of materials and products from unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; custom design and engineering of automotive components for original equipment manufacturers; engineering consulting services in the automotive, materials science, manufacturing and artificial intelligence industries.