F16L29/007

Quick water intake device
10502350 · 2019-12-10 · ·

A quick water intake device comprises a tubular main body. The main body has a channel, and a first seal core, and an elastic piece. Under the action of the elastic piece, the first seal core can block the channel. A second seal core is also slidably arranged inside the main body. The second seal core is located between the first seal core and an outlet end of the main body, and when subjected to forces, the second seal core can move toward the first seal core and drives the first seal core to compress the elastic piece. A sealing structure arranged between an outer wall of the second seal core and an inner wall of the main body can form a seal between an outer wall of the second seal core and the main body to block the channel when the second seal core moves toward the outlet end.

Coupler for Use in a Closed Transfer System

A probe for a closed transfer system, the probe including a probe body and a probe tip. The probe body defines an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of channels. The outlet is in fluid communication with the inlet via at least one of the plurality of channels. The probe tip is located at a top end of the probe body and defines a first passageway. The first passageway is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of channels. The probe body is configured to be slidably moveable within a coupler body between a first position where the probe tip is received within the coupler body and a second position where the probe tip extends at least partially away from the coupler body to open a fluid flow path through the coupler body.

COUPLING DEVICE FOR COUPLING LINES FOR THE OUTSIDE
20190285211 · 2019-09-19 ·

A coupling device for joining two lines has two coupling parts that are coupled and connected together in the axial direction to connect the two lines to each other, and wherein the two coupling parts are fixed to each other via a plurality of spring-loaded coupling elements distributed in the circumferential direction of the coupling device, such that the two coupling parts are operable to be bent relative to each other with respect to a normal position by forces acting laterally with respect to the axial direction of the coupling device, and wherein the coupling elements in the bent position exert a restoring force on the coupling parts in the direction of the normal position by the spring load.

Valve and coupling
10408370 · 2019-09-10 · ·

A valve and coupling for joining pipe elements has a valve body captured in a central space defined by a plurality of coupling segments attached to one another end to end. The inner surface of the valve body defines a bore. A liner on the inner surface surrounds the bore and forms a seal with a valve closing member. Circumferentially arranged projections on the segments engage and center the valve body within the central space. The liner has lobes that extend axially in opposite directions. The lobes are compressed between the segments and the pipe elements to form a fluid tight seal when connection members are tightened to draw the segments toward the central space and into engagement with the pipe elements.

EXPANDABLE HOSE

Provided is a hose including a first connector assembly including a regulator assembly, a second connector assembly, and a hose assembly coupled to the first and second connector assemblies. The hose assembly includes an inner hose member having first and second ends, an outer hose member having first and second ends, a first hose connector assembly coupled to the first ends of the inner hose member and outer hose member and the first connector assembly, and a second hose connector assembly coupled to the second ends of the inner hose member and outer hose member and the second connector assembly.

Method of modernizing a fluid transport flexible conduit line, end fittings joint and interconnection module
20190249806 · 2019-08-15 ·

The invention proposes a method of modernizing a flexible conduit line (50), wherein the modernization method comprises the following steps performed in at least one end fittings joint (11, 12, 13), namely, removing a check valve (16) or a plug (17) from at least one outlet port (15) of an end fitting (111, 121, 131), removing a check valve (16) or a plug (17) of at least one outlet port (15) of an adjacent end fitting (111, 121, 131), installing a tubular line (90) in an external position to provide fluid communication between said at least one outlet port (15) of the end fitting (111, 121, 131) and said at least one outlet port (15) of the adjacent end fitting (111, 121, 131). The invention further proposes an end fittings joint (12) comprising an end fitting (121) and an adjacent end fitting (121), the end fittings joint (12) comprising a tubular line (90) positioned externally to the end fittings (121, 121) in order to establish fluid communication between at least one outlet port (15) of the end fitting and at least one outlet port (15) of the adjacent end fitting (121). The invention further proposes an interconnection module (80) connectable to a first end fitting (121) suitable to be installed in a first flexible conduit segment (52) and connectable to a second end fitting (121) suitable to be installed in a second flexible conduit segment (53). The interconnection module (80) further comprises a tubular line (90) in an external position configured to provide fluid communication between at least one outlet port (15) of the first end fitting (121) and at least one port (15) of the second end fitting (121).

Device for Aseptically Connecting Large Bore Tubing
20190167971 · 2019-06-06 ·

A connector for facilitating the connection of one piece of tubing to another so that fluid can flow from one piece to the other in a sterile manner. Characteristics of the connector include, hut are not limited to, a flange at one of the connector, the flange comprising a recess for storage of at least part of a protective shield which Is removable after the flange is connected to the flange of a second connector.

Methods and systems for reversibly consummating fluidic connections

Provided herein is a method for sterile fluid transfer. A first array of conduits may be disposed in a first compartment having a planar face with an array of cavities, each containing a cannular protrusion fluidly connected to a conduit. A second array of conduits may be disposed in a second compartment having its own planar face with an array of surface cannular protrusions, each fluidly connected to a conduit in the second array. The method may include sterilizing the lumens of each conduit-protrusion pair; snugly juxtaposing the two planar faces to form an array of steam-tight chambers; introducing a sterilizing gas into the chambers; expelling the sterilizing gas from the chambers; moving each cannular protrusion towards its facing surface protrusion to reversibly form a fluid connection therebetween, while the chamber remains externally sealed, and transferring a fluid across at least one fluidic connection.

HYDRAULIC AND/OR PNEUMATIC MULTI-COUPLING CONNECTOR WITH LEVER ACTUATED MECHANISM
20190145561 · 2019-05-16 ·

The present invention relates to a hydraulic and/or pneumatic multi-coupler connector of the type comprising at least one pair of couplers inserted into a containment body and equipped with a lever actuated mechanism comprising an actuation lever maneuverable by the user for the relief of the residual pressure of the couplers and the connection thereof to corresponding male couplers.

Coupler for Use in a Closed Transfer System

Embodiments of the invention provide a coupler for use in a closed transfer system configured to selectively engage a container seated in fluid communication with the coupler. The coupler has a body with a slot having an axial component, and an outlet. A probe extends from a first end portion to a second end portion and is at least partially received within the body, the probe is configured to be movable relative to the body between a first position and a second position to selectively control a flow of fluid through the outlet. A probe tip with a cylindrical bore is configured to engage the second end portion of the probe, and a handle is coupled to the probe and configured to interface with the slot. Axial movement of the handle along the slot moves the probe between the first position and the second position.