Abstract:
A closure indicator for a fluid coupling is disclosed where the fluid coupling has first and second semi-circular members hinged together at a first end and latched together at the opposite end, the indicator comprising an upper surface including a stop on a rear surface for arresting rotational travel in a first direction, first and second sidewalls with elongate slots, a spring biasing the indicator in the first direction, and first and second arms extending from said first and second sidewalls, respectively, to a position under a pin of a bracket only when the members are latched together.
Abstract:
A non-metallic fluid coupling is disclosed with electrical current transferring elements incorporated therein. The coupling is formed of two C-shaped halves of non-metal, non-conducting material, where each halve includes integral hinges and latches, or hinges and latches made of a common material with the C-shaped halves. A non-metallic, substantially rigid sealing sleeve can be incorporated into the coupling to seal the coupling while maintaining the strength of the coupling.
Abstract:
A quick disconnect incorporates a male component (nipple) and a female component (socket) that cooperate to form the fluid tight coupling. The nipple at the mating end includes at the outer surface a stepped end forming first and second diameters that are inserted into the socket. The socket includes first and second sleeves, where only the precise stepped end will fit through the sleeves and open the valve of the coupling. The internal fluid path remains identical across all variations of the stepped end and mating sleeves, and many different variations of the quick disconnect valve can be constructed with only minor changes to the stepped end and sleeves.
Abstract:
A process of forming a cushioned clamp in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes configuring a single-ply of woven fiberglass into a longitudinal tube to form a single-ply fiberglass sleeving, coating the single-ply fiberglass sleeving with an aluminum paint, subjecting the coated single-ply fiberglass sleeving to a warming medium, while pliable due to the warming medium, cutting the sleeving into discreet, individual pieces configured for forming a sleeve, folding a first cut end in on itself and pulling the first cut end toward a center of the sleeve to form a first rolled end, and folding a second cut end in on itself and pulling the second cut end toward a center of the sleeve to form a second rolled end, and slidably mounting the sleeve onto a bare metal clamp to form the cushioned clamp.
Abstract:
A non-metallic fluid coupling is disclosed with electrical current transferring elements incorporated therein. The coupling is formed of two C-shaped halves of non-metal, non-conducting material, where each halve includes integral hinges and latches, or hinges and latches made of a common material with the C-shaped halves. A non-metallic, substantially rigid sealing sleeve can be incorporated into the coupling to seal the coupling while maintaining the strength of the coupling.
Abstract:
A quick disconnect incorporates a male component (nipple) and a female component (socket) that cooperate to form the fluid tight coupling. The nipple at the mating end includes at the outer surface a stepped end forming first and second diameters that are inserted into the socket. The socket includes first and second sleeves, where only the precise stepped end will fit through the sleeves and open the valve of the coupling. The internal fluid path remains identical across all variations of the stepped end and mating sleeves, and many different variations of the quick disconnect valve can be constructed with only minor changes to the stepped end and sleeves.
Abstract:
A non-metallic fluid coupling is disclosed with electrical current transferring elements incorporated therein. The coupling is formed of two C-shaped halves of non-metal, non-conducting material, where each halve includes integral hinges and latches, or hinges and latches made of a common material with the C-shaped halves. A non-metallic, substantially rigid sealing sleeve can be incorporated into the coupling to seal the coupling while maintaining the strength of the coupling.
Abstract:
A process of forming a cushioned clamp in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes configuring a single-ply of woven fiberglass into a longitudinal tube to form a single-ply fiberglass sleeving, coating the single-ply fiberglass sleeving with an aluminum paint, subjecting the coated single-ply fiberglass sleeving to a warming medium, while pliable due to the warming medium, cutting the sleeving into discreet, individual pieces configured for forming a sleeve, folding a first cut end in on itself and pulling the first cut end toward a center of the sleeve to form a first rolled end, and folding a second cut end in on itself and pulling the second cut end toward a center of the sleeve to form a second rolled end, and slidably mounting the sleeve onto a bare metal clamp to form the cushioned clamp.