A water heater drain valve assembly with T-flow adjustability. The water heater drain valve assembly includes a first valve at the tee in the valve body. The first valve is a 3-way ball valve. A second valve is located on the branch outlet of the valve body. One fitting end of the heater drain valve is longer in comparison to the other end and the drain port. This longer fitting end permits the water heater drain valve assembly to be directly coupled to a water heater.
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16K 43/00 - Auxiliary closure means in valves, which in case of repair, e.g. rewashering, of the valve, can take over the function of the normal closure meansDevices for temporary replacement of parts of valves for the same purpose
An isolation bypass valve assembly includes a bypass valve located between two tees in the valve body. One or more of the ports extending from the tees can include an isolation valve.
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/10 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls
A water heater drain valve assembly with T-flow adjustability. The water heater drain valve assembly includes a first valve at the tee in the valve body. The first valve is a 3-way ball valve. A second valve is located on the branch outlet of the valve body. One fitting end of the heater drain valve is elongated in comparison to the other end and the drain port. The elongated fitting end permits the water heater drain valve assembly to be directly coupled to a water heater.
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
4.
BOILER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND AUTOMATIC AIR VENT ISOLATION ASSEMBLY
An isolation assembly for a boiler unit that incorporates a pressure relief valve and an automatic air vent to a valve body that includes a valve positioned adjacent to the automatic air vent. The unitary valve body reduces the number of components and leak paths and incorporates a ball valve to permit removing and/or securing the automatic air vent without having to purge the adjacent plumbing system.
F16K 11/20 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
F24D 19/08 - Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
A serviceable swing check valve assembly includes an access port for servicing the swing check valve. The valve assembly also includes a strainer that strains the fluid before it reaches the swing check valve. A valve assembly is positioned adjacent to a drain port to drain the debris that is collected by the strainer.
A water supply monitoring system in connection with a supply line includes sensors configured to detect supply properties, including a temperature, flow rate, and/or a pressure in the supply line. A controller receives the supply properties from the sensors and compares the supply properties to detection metrics. In response to a comparison of the supply properties relative to the detection metrics, the controller identifies an anomaly of a fluid supply or a consumption device. In response to the anomaly, the controller identifies a corrective action that may include a repair or installation of a conditioning device for the fluid supply and/or one of the consumption devices.
An isolation mounting arm for use with an expansion tank has a passageway with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a medial portion located between the first end portion and the second end portion with the drain port located at the terminal end of the second end portion. A first tee is located in the first end portion with oppositely disposed first and second ports. A second tee is located in the second end portion, with oppositely disposed fourth and fifth ports. A first valve member is coupled to the first port, a second valve member is coupled to the second port, and a third valve member is located adjacent to the drain port. An expansion tank is coupled to either the fourth port or the fifth port with a plug coupled to the other port.
F24D 3/10 - Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
E03B 7/12 - Devices preventing bursting of pipes by freezing by preventing freezing
9.
PIPING COMPONENT AND SEALING ELEMENT FOR INSERTION THEREIN
An assembly configured to be press joined with a pipe by a pressing tool includes a piping component, which includes a body, a first end having a rim and an inner surface having a plurality of grooves, and a sealing recess wall positioned between the first end and the body and defining a sealing recess. The assembly also includes a sealing element received within the sealing recess of the piping component and having a sealing element thickness. The sealing element thickness of the sealing element is about equal to and not less than a Minimum Sealing Element Thickness Value of the sealing element.
F16L 13/12 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints with a seal made of lead, caulked packing, or the like
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; Manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows; Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows, all to be used in air and gas systems
11.
Dual union drain valve with reversible check inserts
A dual union drain valve assembly has one or more reversible check valve inserts in the fitting(s) that are coupled to the drain valve body. The coupling of the fittings to the drain valve body is done using union couplings permitting the easy installation and/or reversal of the check valve insert(s). In addition, the union couplings permit removal of the dual union drain valve assembly from the surrounding plumbing system for service or replacement of the dual union drain valve assembly.
A water pressure regulator assembly has dual union ends on a pressure reducing valve body. The water pressure regulator assembly includes a drain port with a valve member and a strainer. The union fitting ends may include check inserts to prevent backflow of water within the associated plumbing system.
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
A motorized zone valve assembly permits the servicing and/or replacement of a motorized zone valve in a hydronic heating and/or cooling system. The motorized zone valve assembly includes isolation valves coupled to the incoming and outgoing ports of the motorized zone valve via union nuts. The isolation valve members can be closed to permit the removal of the motorized zone valve by the loosening of the two union nuts. In addition, the isolation valve coupled to the outgoing port can include a drain valve and drain port to permit the isolation and draining of individual zones of the hydronic system.
F16K 43/00 - Auxiliary closure means in valves, which in case of repair, e.g. rewashering, of the valve, can take over the function of the normal closure meansDevices for temporary replacement of parts of valves for the same purpose
A plumbing system pressure protection valve assembly that utilizes a unitary body to connect a hot water tank to a cold water supply, a vacuum breaker, and an expansion tank. The assembly includes two ball valves coupled to the unitary body to isolate the hot water tank from the cold water feed and to isolate and permit draining of the expansion tank. The assembly also includes a rod and foot coupled to a tab on the unitary body to provide support for the expansion tank service valve assembly.
A water sediment filter assembly includes a screen member and a drain port which permits the removal of collected debris. The water sediment filter assembly includes a valve member which can be moved to different positions to permit the draining of collected sediment through the drain port.
B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 29/92 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for discharging filtrate
A ball check valve assembly includes a combination ball valve and spring check valve within a valve assembly. The use of union ends on the valve assembly permits the easy removal and replacement of the components of the valve assembly from a plumbing system. An integral bleeder valve allows for the pressure release and drainage of the ball check valve assembly before the union ends are decoupled.
F16K 43/00 - Auxiliary closure means in valves, which in case of repair, e.g. rewashering, of the valve, can take over the function of the normal closure meansDevices for temporary replacement of parts of valves for the same purpose
F16K 15/18 - Check valves with actuating mechanismCombined check valves and actuated valves
F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
18.
Dual union ball drain valve with T-flow adjustability
A dual union drain valve has union couplings to permit a variety of fitting ends. The dual union drain valve has a T-valve member at the intersection of the tee-shaped valve body that can be rotated within the fluid passageway to provide a variety of options for selectively closing sections of the fluid passageway.
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
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
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Metal fittings for pipes; Valves of metal, other than parts of machines Boiler pipes for heating installations; Plumbing fittings, namely unions, traps, valves, manifolds, strainers; Separators for the cleaning and purification of gases; Separators for the cleaning and purification of liquids; Water filters
A connection socket for a tubular connection includes a socket cup having a metal alloy composition and a sealing portion. A primary seal is positioned within the sealing portion. The primary seal includes an elastomeric material having a service temperature. One or more spacer rings are positioned within the sealing portion. A secondary seal is positioned within the sealing portion. The secondary seal includes a metal composition, wherein the secondary seal has a melting temperature at or above the service temperature of the primary seal. One or more locking rings are positioned within the sealing portion, wherein each of the one or more locking rings comprises a biting feature defined along an internal circumference of the locking ring.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
F16L 37/092 - 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 elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
A ball valve assembly includes an outer sleeve having first and second pillars and defining an outer sleeve hollow, a first notch, a second notch, and a third notch, wherein the first pillar of the outer sleeve at least partially defines and is positioned between the first and second notches, and the second pillar of the outer sleeve at least partially defines and is positioned between the second and third notches.
F16K 35/02 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation to be locked or disconnected by means of a push or pull
F16K 35/06 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation using a removable actuating or locking member, e.g. a key
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 35/04 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation yieldingly resisting the actuation
A water arrestor valve assembly permits the servicing and/or replacement of a water hammer arrestor in a segment of a plumbing system. The water hammer arrestor can be isolated from the incoming and outgoing water supply by a valve or a tee-shaped valve body. In addition, the bleeder drain valve(s) can be located on the tee-shaped valve body to reduce the pressure and drain fluid before removal of the water hammer arrestor and can also be used to isolate, reduce the pressure and drain the length of piping of the fixture/appliance that is downstream of the water hammer arrestor.
F16K 47/02 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for preventing water-hammer or noise
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 24/04 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures for venting only
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
F16L 55/053 - Pneumatic reservoirs the gas in the reservoir being separated from the fluid in the pipe
A water sediment filter assembly includes a screen member and a drain port which permits the removal of collected debris. The water sediment filter assembly includes a valve member which can be moved to different positions to permit the draining of collected sediment through the drain port.
B01D 29/94 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for discharging the filter cake, e.g. chutes
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Automatic valves; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Downloadable computer application software for computers and portable electronic devices, namely, software for connecting to and communicating with home electronic devices, status monitoring and remote operation; Electronic valves for controlling gas or fluids; Home and office automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating valve operation and leak detection
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Automatic valves; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Downloadable computer application software for computers and portable electronic devices, namely, software for connecting to and communicating with home electronic devices, status monitoring and remote operation; Electronic valves for controlling gas or fluids; Home and office automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating valve operation and leak detection
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Automatic valves; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Downloadable computer application software for computers and portable electronic devices, namely, software for connecting to and communicating with home electronic devices, status monitoring and remote operation; Electronic valves for controlling gas or fluids; Home and office automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating valve operation and leak detection
28.
Boiler pressure relief valve and automatic air vent isolation assembly
An isolation assembly for a boiler unit that incorporates a pressure relief valve and an automatic air vent to a valve body that includes a valve positioned adjacent to the automatic air vent. The unitary valve body reduces the number of components and leak paths and incorporates a ball valve to permit removing and/or securing the automatic air vent without having to purge the adjacent plumbing system.
F24D 19/08 - Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
An isolation assembly for a boiler unit that incorporates a pressure relief valve and an automatic air vent to a valve body that includes a valve positioned adjacent to the automatic air vent. The unitary valve body reduces the number of components and leak paths and incorporates a ball valve to permit removing and/or securing the automatic air vent without having to purge the adjacent plumbing system.
F16K 11/20 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
F24D 19/08 - Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating
G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
An isolation mounting arm for use with an expansion tank has a passageway with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a medial portion located between the first end portion and the second end portion with the drain port located at the terminal end of the second end portion. A first tee is located in the first end portion with oppositely disposed first and second ports. A second tee is located in the second end portion, with oppositely disposed fourth and fifth ports. A first valve member is coupled to the first port, a second valve member is coupled to the second port, and a third valve member is located adjacent to the drain port. An expansion tank is coupled to either the fourth port or the fifth port with a plug coupled to the other port.
F24D 3/10 - Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
F24D 19/08 - Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating
An isolation mounting arm for use with an expansion tank has a passageway with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a medial portion located between the first end portion and the second end portion with the drain port located at the terminal end of the second end portion. A first tee is located in the first end portion with oppositely disposed first and second ports. A second tee is located in the second end portion, with oppositely disposed fourth and fifth ports. A first valve member is coupled to the first port, a second valve member is coupled to the second port, and a third valve member is located adjacent to the drain port. An expansion tank is coupled to either the fourth port or the fifth port with a plug coupled to the other port.
F24D 3/10 - Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
E03B 7/12 - Devices preventing bursting of pipes by freezing by preventing freezing
A magnetic water filter assembly with a removable lighter weight lower section to permit access to the internal components of the filter assembly. The removable lower section allows the servicing and/or replacement of the internal filter as well as cleaning of the assembly. The lighter weight lower section reduces the stress placed on the surrounding plumbing components, including the piping/tubing that couples to the filter assembly.
C02F 1/48 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with magnetic or electric fields
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 35/06 - Filters making use of electricity or magnetism
A hydronic system separator has an air separator with a vent release mechanism to remove air from the fluid within a hydronic system. The separator includes a magnetic assembly for collecting ferrous particles from the fluid. One or more screens are used to remove other particles from the fluid. The separator housing includes a removable debris collection receptacle that has a drain assembly.
A multi-port transition tee drain valve includes multiple ports that are positioned generally perpendicular to the body of the fitting that includes a drain valve. The drain valve includes a drain port positioned next to a valve member which can be opened to permit the draining of the multi-port transition tee drain valve and surrounding components through the drain port. The fittings on the ports and the fittings on the end(s) of the drain body can be different to permit the transition of one type or size of tubing/piping to another.
A dielectric union ball valve utilizes a non-conductive separation sleeve to prevent contact between the union and the nut of a dielectric valve assembly. The valve assembly can optionally include an independently operated drain valve port to permit draining of the valve assembly. The use and positioning of a non-conductive separation sleeve mitigates potential galvanic reaction between dissimilar pipes and/or fittings that are connected to the valve assembly.
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16L 15/04 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with additional sealings
A 3-way T-flow ball drain valve permits the draining/filling/purging of a hydronic or plumbing system at the end of the line. This permits the orientation of a drain port in either horizontal or vertical position while permitting end of line draining. A drain valve member is positioned to permit the opening of the drain port when the T-ball valve member in the tee-shaped valve body has been open to permit flow toward the drain port.
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
37.
Fusion outlet isolation valve with thermoplastic overmolding
An isolation valve unit with a fusion outlet including a valve body comprised of a metal, such as brass, and having at least two ports, at least one of the ports including an overmolded thermoplastic end surrounding and enclosing the port from which the fusion outlet extends. In one embodiment, the thermoplastic end is composed of a PP-RCT material and is securely formed over the port by way of an over molding technique. The valve unit further includes a ball valve accommodated within the valve body and a handle for actuating the ball valve. The isolation valve unit is configured to couple to a larger polymeric pipe and to control the flow of fluids in a plumbing system via actuation of the ball valve.
F16L 47/24 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics based principally on specific properties of plastics for joints between metal and plastics pipes
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
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
F16L 47/28 - Joining pipes to walls or to other pipes, the axis of the joined pipe being perpendicular to the wall or to the axis of the other pipe
F16L 41/16 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe the branch pipe comprising fluid cut-off means
F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
A tee union ball drain valve member utilizes a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member is positioned at the intersection of the third passageway of the valve body and the drain path. The second valve member is located in the drain path. The valve body is coupled to a tee union. The first valve member and second valve member permit draining of the valve body.
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
A ball drain wye strainer valve assembly includes a wye strainer located adjacent to a T-ball valve within a unitary body. The ball drain wye strainer valve assembly includes an additional valve member. The combination of the valve members permits the flushing of the wye strainer screen from either upstream or downstream. A drain is also incorporated to allow for the system draining, flushing, or air-purging during the initial installation and subsequent maintenance of the screen and wye strainer.
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
F16K 11/087 - 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 spherical plug
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
E03B 1/04 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
A water supply monitoring system in connection with a supply line includes a fluid sensor configured to identify flow rate data identifying a flow rate of water through the supply line. A controller is configured to receive the flow rate data from the fluid sensor and compare the flow rate data over time to a plurality of flow rate models. The flow rate models define flow rate characteristics of a plurality of preconfigured water implements. The controller is further configured to classify a water consumption identified by the flow rate data as being consumed by a plurality of consumption implements in connection with the supply line in a plurality of consumption classifications.
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A fluid supply monitoring system includes a fluid sensor configured to identify a flow rate of a fluid through a supply line. The system comprises a valve configured to control the flow rate through the supply line and a pressure sensor configured to detect a fluid pressure. A controller is configured to receive the flow rate data and identify fluid consumption from the supply line based on the flow rate. The controller is further configured to compare the fluid consumption of a usage event to one of a time limit and a volume limit. In response to the fluid consumption exceeding the time limit or the volume limit, the controller controls the valve to a closed position and identifies a potential fluid leak. With the valve in the closed position, the controller processes a verification procedure that identifies whether the potential fluid leak is an actual fluid leak.
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
A plumbing system pressure protection valve assembly that utilizes a unitary body to connect a hot water tank to a cold water supply, a vacuum breaker, and an expansion tank. The assembly includes two ball valves coupled to the unitary body to isolate the hot water tank from the cold water feed and to isolate and permit draining of the expansion tank. The assembly also includes a rod and foot coupled to a tab on the unitary body to provide support for the expansion tank service valve assembly.
A piping component that includes (i) a piping body with an open end; and (ii) an alloy comprising (by weight percentage) 12% to 16.5% zinc, 0.265% to 1.6% silicon and sufficient copper so that the sum of the weight percentages of the zinc, silicon, and copper in the alloy is at least 99.7%. The alloy exhibits an elongation that is within a range of 60% to 70%. Additionally discloses is a piping component including (i) a piping body with an open end; and (ii) a cold worked alloy comprising (by weight percentage) 12% to 16.5% zinc, 0.265% to 1.8% silicon and sufficient copper so that the sum of the weight percentages of the zinc, silicon, and copper in the alloy is at least 99.7%. In embodiments, the weight percentage of the silicon in the alloys disclosed can be 0.5% to 1.6%, 0.5% to 1.8%, or 0.5% to 2.0%.
An assembly configured to be press joined with a pipe by a pressing tool includes a piping component, which includes a body, a first end having a rim and an inner surface having a plurality of grooves, and a sealing recess wall positioned between the first end and the body and defining a sealing recess. The assembly also includes a sealing element received within the sealing recess of the piping component and having a sealing element thickness. The sealing element thickness of the sealing element is about equal to and not less than a Minimum Sealing Element Thickness Value of the sealing element.
F16L 13/12 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints with a seal made of lead, caulked packing, or the like
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
A double vented transition elbow can be used when venting a variety of applications, such as for baseboard heaters and hot water heating systems. The double vented elbow allows venting in one orientation or in a different orientation when the elbow is rotated. One end of the elbow couples to copper tubing, while the other end of the elbow couples to PEX tubing. Thus, the elbow not only allows for venting in two different orientations, it also allows for the transition from copper to PEX tubing within the same fitting.
A connection socket for a tubular connection includes a socket cup having a metal alloy composition and a sealing portion. A primary seal is positioned within the sealing portion. The primary seal includes an elastomeric material having a service temperature. One or more spacer rings are positioned within the sealing portion. A secondary seal is positioned within the sealing portion. The secondary seal includes a metal composition, wherein the secondary seal has a melting temperature at or above the service temperature of the primary seal. One or more locking rings are positioned within the sealing portion, wherein each of the one or more locking rings comprises a biting feature defined along an internal circumference of the locking ring.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
F16L 37/092 - 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 elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
48.
Low silicon copper alloy piping components and articles
An isolation valve has a reversible handle and multiple seals between the valve stem and valve housing. The handle includes a portion that engages a handle stop that is attached to the valve body. When the handle is reversed, the stop is moved to another handle stop opening in the valve body. Thus, the handle direction can be reversed without removal of the handle. A locking plate may be used with the isolation valve. The locking plate includes portions that engage a lock and the handle stop. When the handle direction is reversed, the locking plate can be rotated around the stem to engage the repositioned handle stop.
F16K 35/06 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation using a removable actuating or locking member, e.g. a key
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
A piping component for a press fitting is provided that includes a body comprising a body inner diameter. A first end includes a first end inner diameter and an inner surface. A sealing recess is positioned between the first end and the body. The inner surface includes a plurality of grooves. The plurality of grooves is integrally formed with the first end and comprises a blunt surface configured for a press fit between a pipe and the piping component. The plurality of grooves comprises a groove inner diameter that is within about ±10% of the body inner diameter and the first end inner diameter. The plurality of grooves includes an angled edge.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
A press fitting assembly is provided that includes: a piping component including a receiving device which includes an open end and a shoulder, the open end comprising a continuous stop; a grip ring positioned within the receiving device abutting the continuous stop and comprising a plurality of opposing teeth; a sealing element positioned within the receiving device and abutting the shoulder, wherein the sealing element comprises at least one lobe; and a separator ring positioned within the receiving device between the sealing element and the grip ring, the ring comprises a base portion and an angled portion. Further, the angled portion is angled toward the sealing element and the shoulder.
F16L 37/091 - 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 ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
F16L 21/02 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings
F16L 37/092 - 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 elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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(1) Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, metal unions for pipes, metal pipe adapters for use in pipe systems to connect sections of pipes and tubes; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes; Plumbing fittings, namely, T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, couplings, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals; Plumbing fittings, namely, T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, couplings, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals, all to be used in pipe systems which provide air or gas to fire protection systems, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, irrigation systems, plumbing systems, and industrial systems, namely, chemical delivery systems, food processing systems, pulp and paper handling systems, paint systems, oil and gas handling systems, fuel systems, and systems for processing pharmaceutical products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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(1) Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, metal unions for pipes, metal pipe adapters for use in pipe systems to connect sections of pipes and tubes; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes; Plumbing fittings, namely, T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, couplings, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals; Plumbing fittings, namely, T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, couplings, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals, all to be used in pipe systems which provide air or gas to fire protection systems, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, irrigation systems, plumbing systems, and industrial systems, namely, chemical delivery systems, food processing systems, pulp and paper handling systems, paint systems, oil and gas handling systems, fuel systems, and systems for processing pharmaceutical products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, metal unions for pipes, metal pipe adapters for use in pipe systems to connect sections of pipes and tubes; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes; Plumbing fittings, namely, T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, couplings, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals; Plumbing fittings, namely, T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, couplings, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals, all to be used in pipe systems which provide air or gas to fire protection systems, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, irrigation systems, plumbing systems, and industrial systems, namely, chemical delivery systems, food processing systems, pulp and paper handling systems, paint systems, oil and gas handling systems, fuel systems, and systems for processing pharmaceutical products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
(1) Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, other than parts of machines; metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes; plumbing fittings, namely, metal T-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes; plumbing fittings, namely, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals; plumbing fittings, namely, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals; plumbing fittings, namely, metal t-shaped connectors for pipes, metal unions for pipes, metal unions for pipes, the unions featuring rubber seals, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, metal pipe thread adapters and metal pipe elbows, the pipe thread adapters and pipe elbows featuring rubber seals, all to be used in air, gas and refrigeration systems
(2) Plumbing fittings, namely, couplers; plumbing fittings, namely, couplers all to be used in air, gas and refrigeration systems
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
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Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes. Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows; plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows, all to be used in air and gas systems.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes. Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows; plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows, all to be used in air and gas systems.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; Manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; Manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; Manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; Manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes
62.
Support ring for tubular press connections and fittings
A support ring for a tubular connection is provided that comprises a body comprising a first end and a second end. A circumferential ring lip extends from the first end of the body and positioned perpendicular to the body. A protrusion is positioned on the body between the first end and the second end. The protrusion comprises a top surface and a bottom surface.
F16L 19/065 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends the wedging action being effected by means of a ring
F16L 19/07 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends adapted for use in socket or sleeve connections
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
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Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; Manually operated metal valves, not being parts of machines; Metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows; Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows, all to be used in air and gas systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
(1) Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids, namely, ball valves, balancing valves, drain valves, glove valves
(2) Electronic valves for controlling gas or fluid; automatic valves; automatic electronic control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids
(3) Plumbing fittings, namely, water control valves for faucets, and component parts therefor
72.
Crimp connection with one or more crimping elements
A crimp connection fitting includes a socket with at least one annular recess axially spaced from an annular O-ring receiving groove. The recess includes a plurality of axially spaced crimping elements such that, when the socket is crimped, it grips a conduit positioned within the socket. The crimping elements preferably are split ring spring clips. In some embodiments, multiple spaced recesses support one or more crimping elements.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Manually operated metal valves, namely manually operated ball valves of metal, manually operated butterfly valves of metal, balancing valves for water pipes, metal valves for water pipes
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Manually operated metal valves, namely manually operated ball valves of metal, manually operated butterfly valves of metal, balancing valves for water pipes, metal valves for water pipes
A plumbing fitting that includes: a fitting body having a plurality of ends; and a cover element joined to the body with a weld in proximity to and spaced from an interface in contact with a potable or non-potable aqueous medium. The body and the cover element are fabricated from a lead-free or low lead, copper or copper-silicon alloy having a thermal conductivity of ≤45 W/(m*K). Further, the weld has a centerline that is ≤6.4 mm from the interface and/or a heat affected zone that has an average width ≤400 μm and is spaced from the interface. The plumbing fittings include but are not limited to ball valves, gate valves, elbows, check valves and other fittings without stems.
F01L 3/02 - Selecting particular materials for valve members or valve seatsValve members or valve seats composed of two or more materials
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
82.
Threaded pipe connections and sockets for making the same in situ
A pipe socket for making a threaded pipe connection that includes: a socket body defining a threaded portion, a cavity and a stop; an O-ring positioned within the cavity; and a plurality of interrupted series of tapping threads defined on an internal surface of the socket body in the threaded portion. The cavity is configured to receive a pipe and the stop is configured to stop a pipe received within the cavity. Each of the interrupted series of tapping threads is circumferentially equidistant from the adjacent interrupted series of tapping threads. Further, each of the interrupted series of tapping threads comprises threads arranged axially on the internal surface of the socket body for forming threads on a pipe received within the cavity.
A connection socket for a tubular press connection including a socket cup having a metal alloy composition and comprising: an O-ring portion defining an O-ring recess; a plurality of gripper arrays positioned equidistant along an internal surface of the socket cup; and a plurality of raised ridges positioned equidistant on an exterior surface of the socket cup. The raised ridges may extend over the gripper arrays.
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
A connection socket for a tubular connection includes a socket cup having a metal alloy composition and a sealing portion. A primary seal is positioned within the sealing portion. The primary seal includes an elastomeric material having a service temperature. One or more spacer rings are positioned within the sealing portion. A secondary seal is positioned within the sealing portion. The secondary seal includes a metal composition, wherein the secondary seal has a melting temperature at or above the service temperature of the primary seal. One or more locking rings are positioned within the sealing portion, wherein each of the one or more locking rings comprises a biting feature defined along an internal circumference of the locking ring.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
F16L 37/092 - 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 elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
85.
High temperature leak prevention for piping components and connections
A connection socket for a tubular connection that includes: a socket cup having a metal alloy composition and a sealing portion, the sealing portion comprises a primary and a secondary sealing recess; a primary seal positioned within the primary sealing recess, the primary seal comprising an elastomeric material having a service temperature, and a secondary seal positioned within the secondary sealing recess, the secondary seal comprising a metal composition. Further, the secondary seal has a melting temperature at or above the service temperature of the primary seal.
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
F16L 13/16 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling the pipe joint consisting of overlapping extremities having mutually co-operating collars
B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
F16K 41/16 - Spindle sealings with a flange on the spindle which rests on a sealing ring
F16K 41/04 - Spindle sealings with stuffing-box with at least one ring of rubber or like material between spindle and housing
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
F16L 21/02 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
F16L 37/244 - 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
A boiler loop system including a primary-secondary piping loop interface apparatus including a flow diversion device, and a drain valve, and a drain port in branches from a circumferential sidewall. In an embodiment, supply branch piping and return branch piping connect the primary-secondary piping loop interface apparatus to a boiler and provide attachment points for auxiliary plumbing equipment. In an embodiment, the boiler loop is integrated into the primary loop.
F24D 3/10 - Feed-line arrangements, e.g. providing for heat-accumulator tanks, expansion tanks
F24D 19/08 - Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24H 9/12 - Arrangements for connecting heaters to circulation pipes
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
F24D 3/02 - Hot-water central heating systems with forced circulation, e.g. by pumps
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
(1) Metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; manually operated metal valves; metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes
(2) Plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows; compressed air and gas system fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows
(3) Non-metal seals for metal pipe connections
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
metal pipe fittings consisting of couplings, joints, connectors, unions, adapters, and mechanical valves other than parts of machines; manually operated metal valves; metal tubing, metal elbows for pipes, metal tees for pipes, metal wye fittings for pipes, metal caps for pipes, and metal reducers for pipes. plumbing fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows; compressed air and gas system fittings, namely, valves, tees, unions, couplings, pipe thread adapters and elbows. non-metal seals for metal pipe connections.
89.
LOW TORQUE SPRINKLER FITTING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
A brass fitting is in-molded in a plastic pipe fitting, which is coupled to a water supply line in a conventional matter. The brass insert receives a tapered seal with sealing surfaces that seat against the brass insert and a sprinkler head to form a sealed connection. The seal includes a tapered passageway for compression when tightening, as well as an external taper to allow the seal to conform to the socket formed by the plastic pipe fitting and brass insert. Also, a manufacturing method includes in-molding a brass insert within a plastic fitting using an O-ring which interfaces between the brass insert and surrounding molded fitting to seal the brass insert to the fitting. In one embodiment, the seal is used in a polymeric fitting without a brass insert.
A62C 31/02 - Nozzles specially adapted for fire-extinguishing
F16L 39/00 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
F16L 19/00 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
A push-to-connect modular cartridge for a plumbing fitting includes a cylindrical cup having an annular surface at one end and a cylindrical shoulder at an opposite end. A circular seal is positioned against the annular surface, and a circular backing ring is positioned against the seal on a side opposite the annular surface. A grab ring including inwardly projecting tines is seated against the backing ring on a side opposite the seal, and a containment ring contacts the grab ring on a side opposite the backing ring. The containment ring is engaged by the shoulder of the cup to hold the containment ring, grab ring, backing ring, and seal together. This modular push-to-connect cartridge can be welded to a plumbing fitting which uses significantly less material, thereby greatly reducing the cost to manufacture.
F16L 37/091 - 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 ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 13/00 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints
E03F 3/04 - Pipes or fittings specially adapted to sewers
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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(1) Manually operated metal valves for water pipes; manually operated metal valves, namely water control valves for water pipes; manually operated metal valves, namely balancing valves; manually operated metal valves, namely balancing valves for water pipes; manually operated metal valves, namely balancing valves for heating installations; manually operated metal valves, namely check valves for heating installations; manually operated metal valves, namely balancing valves for cooling installations; manually operated metal valves, namely check valves for cooling installations; manually operated metal valves, namely combination ball valves.
A valve system includes a spring-biased locking slide plate which extends in an axial direction parallel to and offset from the axis of the valve stem and selectively extends through a base plate mounted to the top of a valve to selectively engage stop tabs on the valve body. The locking slide plate also extends through the valve handle and through a locking member to selectively lock the valve in open or closed positions. In one embodiment, the locking slide plate comprises two sections which include a lower section having tines which selectively engage tabs on the valve body and a second upper section which is spring-biased to the lower section to float to allow the lower section to accommodate different diameter valve bodies.
F16K 35/00 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation
F16K 35/02 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation to be locked or disconnected by means of a push or pull
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
A crimp connection fitting includes a socket with at least one annular recess axially spaced from an annular O-ring receiving groove. The recess includes a plurality of axially spaced crimping elements such that, when the socket is crimped, it grips a conduit positioned within the socket. The crimping elements preferably are split ring spring clips. In some embodiments, multiple spaced recesses support one or more crimping elements.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
94.
Crimp connection with one or more crimping elements
A crimp connection fitting includes a socket with at least one annular recess axially spaced from an annular O-ring receiving groove. The recess includes a plurality of axially spaced crimping elements such that, when the socket is crimped, it grips a conduit positioned within the socket. The crimping elements preferably are split ring spring clips. In some embodiments, multiple spaced recesses support one or more crimping elements.
F16L 13/14 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints made by plastically deforming the material of the pipe, e.g. by flanging, rolling
95.
Weldable, low lead and lead-free plumbing fittings and methods of making the same
A plumbing fitting that includes: a fitting body having a plurality of ends; and a cover element joined to the body with a weld in proximity to and spaced from an interface in contact with a potable or non-potable aqueous medium. The body and the cover element are fabricated from a lead-free or low lead, copper or copper-silicon alloy having a thermal conductivity of ≤45 W/(m*K). Further, the weld has a centerline that is ≤6.4 mm from the interface and/or a heat affected zone that has an average width ≤400 μm and is spaced from the interface. The plumbing fittings include but are not limited to ball valves, gate valves, elbows, check valves and other fittings without stems.
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
F16K 27/04 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of sliding valves
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
Hand-held battery actuated hydraulic crimp tools; machine tools, namely, jaws for use in the precision clamping of work pieces. Hand tools, namely, crimp wrenches.
(1) Hand-held battery actuated hydraulic crimp tools; machine tools, namely, jaws for use in the precision clamping of work pieces
(2) Hand tools, namely, crimp wrenches
