公开(公告)号：US09441769B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13266187

申请日：2010-05-06

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Dale C. Arstein

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Dale C. Arstein

IPC: F16L19/08 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L19/04

CPC classification number: F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/045 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T137/0447

Abstract: A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a non-integral torque collar. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns or may have an integral torque collar. In still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. In other embodiments, the non-integral torque collar may be installed onto one of the fitting components, and then deformed so as to prevent or make it more difficult to remove the torque collar after installation onto the fitting component.

Abstract translation: 具有第一和第二螺纹配件部件和至少一个导管夹持装置的类型的导管配件还包括允许通过施加预定扭矩来将配件拉起的行程限制构件。 在一个实施例中，行程限制构件可以是非整体转矩环。 或者，也可以将配件翻转或者可以具有一体的转矩套环。 在另一个实施例中，提供了一种行程限制构件，其可以用于使得被设计成被匝地拉起也可以被扭矩拉动的配件。 在其它实施例中，非整体式扭矩套环可以安装在其中一个配件部件上，然后变形，以防止或使其在安装到配件部件上之后更难以移除扭矩套环。

公开(公告)号：US09267627B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US12635301

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Mark A. Bennett ,  Cal R. Brown ,  John D. Karkosiak ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Mark D. Bearer

Inventor： Mark A. Bennett ,  Cal R. Brown ,  John D. Karkosiak ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Mark D. Bearer

IPC: F16L19/04 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L19/06

CPC classification number: F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/061

Abstract: Two conduit gripping devices that are to be used together in a conduit fitting assembly are interconnected or held together as a cartridge or subassembly prior to assembly with fitting components to form a fitting assembly. In a more specific embodiment, one or both of the conduit gripping devices comprises a retaining structure by which the devices are mechanically connected together as a subassembly. For example, in one embodiment a front ferrule and a back ferrule for a tube fitting may be snapped together.

Abstract translation: 要在导管接头组件中一起使用的两个导管夹持装置在与装配部件组装在一起以形成配件组件之前，作为盒或子组件互连或保持在一起。 在更具体的实施例中，导管夹持装置中的一个或两个包括保持结构，通过该保持结构将装置机械连接在一起作为子组件。 例如，在一个实施例中，用于管接头的前套圈和后套圈可以卡扣在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20090299514A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12476446

申请日：2009-06-02

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Kennan Joseph Malec ,  William J. Menz ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  Raymond Scott Milhoan ,  Michael Mussig

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Kennan Joseph Malec ,  William J. Menz ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  Raymond Scott Milhoan ,  Michael Mussig

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G05D3/00

CPC classification number: F16L19/045 ,  B21D39/048 ,  B23P19/04 ,  B23P19/10 ,  F16L19/0218 ,  F16L19/103 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49872 ,  Y10T29/5303 ,  Y10T29/53039 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53087

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection are disclosed. Characteristics that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, the position of a conduit gripping device on a conduit, an amount of axial compression or stroke of the conduit gripping device, and an amount of clamping force applied to the conduit gripping device as the conduit gripping device is axially compressed or stroked.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于评估机械连接的部件的特性的方法和装置。 可以评估的特征包括但不限于导管夹持装置在导管上的位置，导管夹紧装置的轴向压缩或冲程的量以及施加到导管夹持装置的夹紧力的量作为 导管夹持装置被轴向压缩或抚摸。

公开(公告)号：US09958100B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US13878828

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Daniel G. Trivett ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Douglas S. Welch ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Douglas J. McClure ,  William J. Knaggs ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Benjamin Chan ,  Gregory S. Kalata

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Daniel G. Trivett ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Douglas S. Welch ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Douglas J. McClure ,  William J. Knaggs ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Benjamin Chan ,  Gregory S. Kalata

IPC: F16L37/26 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/092

CPC classification number: F16L37/26 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/092 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T29/4995

Abstract: A push to connect fitting includes a body member adapted to receive a conduit end, a conduit comprising a first end that can be axially inserted into the body member and a conduit gripping device attached to an exterior surface of the conduit, and a retainer that retains the conduit in place when said conduit is fully inserted into the body member. Additional embodiments include providing a seal with the fitting that seals the exterior surface of the conduit, an optional load retaining sleeve for the conduit gripping device, and an optional gimbal. The push to connect aspect may be realized in the form of a single action unthreaded mechanical connection.

公开(公告)号：US08931810B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13009325

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Mark A. Clason ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Cal R. Brown

Inventor： Mark A. Clason ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Cal R. Brown

IPC: F16L17/00 ,  F16L19/10

CPC classification number: F16L33/2071 ,  F16L19/083 ,  F16L19/103 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于导管配件的盒螺母概念的示例性实施例。 墨盒螺母概念可以包括松散地保持一个或多个导管夹持装置的特征，其具有诸如阳螺纹或阴螺纹螺母的配件部件。 墨盒螺母概念可以使用一个或多个导管夹持装置的一个或多个几何形状特征或特征来实现。 此外，盒螺母概念可以与套圈盒概念一起实现。

公开(公告)号：US20130119659A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13811918

申请日：2011-07-25

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Gergory S. Kalata ,  Harry Slaven ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Daniel G. Trivett

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Gergory S. Kalata ,  Harry Slaven ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Daniel G. Trivett

IPC: F16L37/088

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A push to connect conduit fitting includes a first fitting component and a second fitting component and a releasable retaining structure for retaining the two fitting components in one or more retained axial positions as an unthreaded mechanical connection. In one of the retained axial positions a conduit may be inserted and a conduit retainer holds the conduit in position. A seal mechanism may also be provided to seal an outer surface of the conduit fitting assembly. Embodiments for a threaded mechanical connection are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 连接导管配件的推动件包括第一配件部件和第二配件部件以及用于将两个配件部件保持在一个或多个保持的轴向位置中作为无螺纹机械连接的可释放保持结构。 在保持的轴向位置之一中，可以插入导管，并且导管保持器将导管保持在适当位置。 还可以提供密封机构来密封导管配件组件的外表面。 还公开了用于螺纹机械连接的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120043757A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13266187

申请日：2010-05-06

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason

IPC: F16L19/08 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/045 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T137/0447

Abstract: A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a non-integral torque collar. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns or may have an integral torque collar. In still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. In other embodiments, the non-integral torque collar may be installed onto one of the fitting components, and then deformed so as to prevent or make it more difficult to remove the torque collar after installation onto the fitting component.

Abstract translation: 具有第一和第二螺纹配件部件和至少一个导管夹持装置的类型的导管配件还包括允许通过施加预定扭矩来将配件拉起的行程限制构件。 在一个实施例中，行程限制构件可以是非整体转矩环。 或者，也可以将配件翻转或者可以具有一体的转矩套环。 在另一个实施例中，提供了一种行程限制构件，其可以用于使得被设计成被匝地拉起也可以被扭矩拉动的配件。 在其它实施例中，非整体式扭矩套环可以安装在其中一个配件部件上，然后变形，以防止或使其在安装到配件部件上之后更难以移除扭矩套环。

公开(公告)号：US20100320755A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12665868

申请日：2008-06-25

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Mark D. Bearer ,  Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  Stephen W. Moore ,  Sunniva R. Collins ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Joseph M. Gorley ,  Cal R. Brown

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Mark D. Bearer ,  Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  Stephen W. Moore ,  Sunniva R. Collins ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Joseph M. Gorley ,  Cal R. Brown

IPC: F16L15/04

CPC classification number: F16L15/08 ,  F16J15/064 ,  F16L15/04 ,  F16L19/0283 ,  F16L19/05 ,  F16L19/061 ,  F16L19/086 ,  F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/12 ,  F16L2201/00 ,  G01D21/00

Abstract: Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member (34), a drive member (36), and a seal member (48), the drive member (36) causing axial movement of the conduit gripping member (34) to indent into an outer surface of the conduit when the assembly is pulled-up, the drive member (36) causing the seal member (48) to form a zero clearance seal at a location that is axially spaced from the conduit gripping member (34). The zero clearance seal may comprise a face seal arrangement including a gasket (48), and the conduit gripping member (34) may be a ferrule, ring or other device that can grip and optionally seal against the conduit outer surface. The assembly may include an optional sensing function for detecting or sensing a characteristic or condition of an assembly component or the fluid or both.

Abstract translation: 用于机械连接的导管连接装置和方法可以包括导管夹持构件（34），驱动构件（36）和密封构件（48），驱动构件（36）引起导管夹持构件（34）的轴向移动 ）当所述组件被拉起时压入所述导管的外表面中，所述驱动构件（36）使得所述密封构件（48）在与所述导管夹持构件轴向间隔开的位置处形成零间隙密封（ 34）。 零间隙密封件可以包括包括垫圈（48）的面密封装置，并且导管夹持构件（34）可以是可以夹持并任选地密封导管外表面的套圈，环或其它装置。 组件可以包括用于检测或感测组件部件或流体或两者的特性或状况的可选感测功能。

公开(公告)号：US08997325B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13201936

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Kennan J. Malec ,  William J. Menz ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Raymond Scott Milhoan ,  Michael Mussig ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Kennan J. Malec ,  William J. Menz ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Raymond Scott Milhoan ,  Michael Mussig ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle

IPC: B23Q17/22 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L19/04 ,  F16L19/02 ,  F16L17/02

CPC classification number: F16L19/10 ,  F16L17/02 ,  F16L19/02 ,  F16L19/0218 ,  F16L19/045 ,  F16L19/103 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T29/49766 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/53052

Abstract: The present application discloses methods and apparatus for installing fitting components, such as a conduit gripping device, on a conduit to form an assembly. The assembly is joinable with at least one other fitting component to form a fitting. The present application also discloses methods and apparatus for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection. Characteristics that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, the position of a conduit gripping device on a conduit, an amount of axial compression or stroke of the conduit gripping device, an amount of clamping force applied to the conduit gripping device as the conduit gripping device is compressed, and an amount of torque applied to members that compresses the conduit gripping device.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了用于在管道上安装诸如管道夹紧装置的装配部件以形成组件的方法和装置。 组件可与至少一个其它配件部件连接以形成配件。 本申请还公开了用于评估机械连接的连接件的特性的方法和装置。 可以评估的特征包括但不限于导管夹持装置在导管上的位置，导管夹持装置的轴向压缩或冲程的量，施加到导管夹持装置的夹紧力的量作为 导管夹持装置被压缩，并且施加到压缩导管夹持装置的构件的扭矩的量。

公开(公告)号：US08960728B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13201934

申请日：2010-02-19

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  John D. Karkosiak

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  John D. Karkosiak

IPC: F16L17/00 ,  F16L19/10

CPC classification number: F16L19/10 ,  F16L19/103 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a torque collar. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns, hi still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. Different embodiments are provided for the stroke limiting member, including a visual indication as well as a torque indication.

Abstract translation: 具有第一和第二螺纹配件部件和至少一个导管夹持装置的类型的导管配件还包括允许通过施加预定扭矩来将配件拉起的行程限制构件。 在一个实施例中，冲程限制构件可以是扭矩套环。 或者，也可以依次拉出配件。在另一个实施例中，提供了一种行程限制构件，该冲程限制构件可以用于使得被设计成可以被匝地上拉的配件也被扭矩拉起。 为冲程限制构件提供了不同的实施例，包括视觉指示以及扭矩指示。