A converter hose includes a self-sealing connector coupled to a hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

A vacuum hose-pipe adapter that includes a sidewall bifurcated into two portions, wherein the first portion includes a first distal terminal end defining a distal pipe opening a first portion length separating a first proximal end and the first distal terminal end, and a sidewall inner surface of a frustro-pyramidal shape and enclosed configuration tapering in diameter from the distal pipe opening along the first portion length and the second portion with a second distal terminal end opposing the first distal terminal end and defining a distal hose opening, with a recessed bottom wall, with a sidewall inner surface enclosing and defining a first a first hose diameter, and with a second hose sidewall projecting from the recessed bottom wall, toward the distal hose opening, and enclosing and defining a second hose diameter less than the first hose diameter, thereby allowing fluid to flow therein and between the openings.

A vacuum hose-pipe adapter that includes a sidewall bifurcated into two portions, wherein the first portion includes a first distal terminal end defining a distal pipe opening a first portion length separating a first proximal end and the first distal terminal end, and a sidewall inner surface of a frustro-pyramidal shape and enclosed configuration tapering in diameter from the distal pipe opening along the first portion length and the second portion with a second distal terminal end opposing the first distal terminal end and defining a distal hose opening, with a recessed bottom wall, with a sidewall inner surface enclosing and defining a first a first hose diameter, and with a second hose sidewall projecting from the recessed bottom wall, toward the distal hose opening, and enclosing and defining a second hose diameter less than the first hose diameter, thereby allowing fluid to flow therein and between the openings.

A converter hose includes a self-sealing connector coupled to a hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

A converter hose includes a self-sealing connector coupled to a hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

A multi-manifold connector is provided. The multi-manifold connector includes a base, a hot water connector, and a cold water connector, where the hot water connector and the cold water connector are arranged on the base; the hot water connector is provided with a water inlet; the cold water connector is provided with a water outlet; a bottom of the base is provided with multiple first water pipes and multiple second water pipes; the multiple first water pipes run through the base and are communicated with the hot water connector; and the multiple second water pipes run through the base and are communicated with the cold water connector.

A tube end form, including a first section including a first radially outward facing surface, a second section including a second radially outward facing surface, and a shoulder axially arranged between the first and second sections, the shoulder including a first frusto-conical surface arranged at a first angle relative to the first radially outward facing surface, and a second frusto-conical surface arranged at a second angle relative to the first radially outward facing surface.

A connector system (1) for coupling one fluid conduit to another fluid conduit comprises a first connector element (2) having a mating surface extending around an insertion axis of the connector element. The mating surface incorporates first and second resilient peripheral seals (7, 9) extending around the mating surface, the first and second peripheral seals (7, 9) having different diameters and being separated along the insertion axis. The first connector element (2) bearing the peripheral seals (7, 9) can be the female connector (2), such as shown, or can be the male connector (3).

A connector system (1) for coupling one fluid conduit to another fluid conduit comprises a first connector element (2) having a mating surface extending around an insertion axis of the connector element. The mating surface incorporates first and second resilient peripheral seals (7, 9) extending around the mating surface, the first and second peripheral seals (7, 9) having different diameters and being separated along the insertion axis. The first connector element (2) bearing the peripheral seals (7, 9) can be the female connector (2), such as shown, or can be the male connector (3).

An apparatus comprises an engine, an exhaust manifold fluidly coupled thereto, and an auxiliary system positioned downstream of and fluidly coupled to the exhaust manifold. A slip joint assembly fluidly couples the exhaust manifold to the auxiliary system and includes a slip joint male portion fluidly coupled to the exhaust manifold which includes a plurality of lobes positioned on an outer surface of the male portion. The male portion defines a first passageway in fluidic communication with the exhaust manifold. The assembly also includes a slip joint female portion fluidly coupled to the auxiliary system and including a second passageway. The male portion is insertable into the female portion for fluidly coupling the male portion to the female portion. Only the plurality of lobes contact an inner surface of the second passageway. Moreover, the male portion is axially slidable within the second passageway while maintaining the fluid coupling therebetween.