F16L53/38

INDEPENDENT HEATED HOSE

A plural component dispensing system includes a first heated hose, a second heated hose, a controller, and a dispensing device. The first heated hose and the second heated hose include electrical wires that supply heat to the first and second heated hoses to heat fluid components within the first and second heated hoses. The first and second heated hoses are electrically coupled to the controller and are fluidly coupled to the dispensing device. The controller is configured to control and alternate the electrical power supplied to the first heated hose and the second heated hose to heat the first heated hose independent of the second heated hose.

Locking device

A locking element (30) for releasably fixing a fluid-conducting plug (40) to a connector (10) that has at least one spring element (311) for a sprung preload into a locking position with at least one trigger element (35) for transferring from a receiving position into the locking position. At least two trigger elements (35) are provided on the locking element (30), wherein for a transfer to the locking position, a simultaneous actuation of the trigger elements (35) is required.

Heated drain or vent pipe
11473710 · 2022-10-18 ·

A heated drain or vent pipe system provides a low-cost and efficient temperature regulator for drain or vent pipes that are exposed to freezing temperatures to prevent the pipes from freezing. The heated pipe system includes an embedded resistance wire connected to a transformer that supplies a low voltage of electricity to the resistance wire. The resistance wire heats up due to electricity passing through the wire and transfers that heat to the pipe. The resistance wire is embedded in the wall of the pipe and maintains the pipe at a temperature above freezing. The heated pipe system may include a safety limit switch to disable the flow of electricity to the resistance wires if the pipe is overheating. The heated pipe system can be installed with air conditioning system drains, roof drains, and two-way vents that are exposed to freezing temperatures.

Heated drain or vent pipe
11473710 · 2022-10-18 ·

A heated drain or vent pipe system provides a low-cost and efficient temperature regulator for drain or vent pipes that are exposed to freezing temperatures to prevent the pipes from freezing. The heated pipe system includes an embedded resistance wire connected to a transformer that supplies a low voltage of electricity to the resistance wire. The resistance wire heats up due to electricity passing through the wire and transfers that heat to the pipe. The resistance wire is embedded in the wall of the pipe and maintains the pipe at a temperature above freezing. The heated pipe system may include a safety limit switch to disable the flow of electricity to the resistance wires if the pipe is overheating. The heated pipe system can be installed with air conditioning system drains, roof drains, and two-way vents that are exposed to freezing temperatures.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEATING FUEL HOSES AND NOZZLES

Various exemplary devices and methods for heating fuel hoses and nozzles are provided. In general, the devices and methods for heating fuel hoses and nozzles can be configured to heat fluid dispensable by a user into a fuel tank or other type of container. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a first passageway configured to pass fluid therethrough and can include a second passageway configured to pass heated air therethrough. The heated air passing through the second passageway can be configured to heat the fluid passing through the first passageway. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a single hose configured to pass fluid and heated air through separate passageways therein, and the device can include a manifold configured to facilitate passage of the fluid and the heated air from separate sources into the single hose.

Pivotable outlet port
11623059 · 2023-04-11 · ·

An apparatus for providing a pressurised flow of breathable gas to the airways of a patient includes a pivotable outlet port structured and arranged to connect to an air delivery tube configured to pass the pressurised flow of breathable gas to a patient interface. The pivotable outlet port is able to pivot about at least one axis.

Subsea Hydrocarbon Flowline System and Related Method and Use

A subsea hydrocarbon flowline system (300) is disclosed. The flowline system has a hydrocarbon flowline (302); an electric trace heating system (304) arranged along at least a part-length of the flowline to control the temperature of hydrocarbon fluid flowing in the flowline; and a power input connector (Pin) configured for receiving electrical power from an electrical power providing system for powering the electric trace heating system. The electric trace heating system has a first three-phase trace heating cable (C′) and a second three-phase trace heating cable (C″), each trace heating cable extending between the power input connector and a cable termination (T′; T″) where phase conduits (L1′, L2′, L3′; L1″, L2″, L3″) of the trace heating cable are Y-connected and terminate in a neutral connection point (L.sub.N′; L.sub.N″). Further, the flowline system has a power output connector (Pout) for providing electrical power to a subsea hydrocarbon production system; a first electrical conduit (306′) extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the first trace heating cable and the power output connector; and a second electrical conduit (306″) extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the second trace heating cable and the power output connector, wherein the first and the second electrical conduits are electrically accessible at the power output connector for powering the subsea hydrocarbon production system.

Subsea Hydrocarbon Flowline System and Related Method and Use

A subsea hydrocarbon flowline system (300) is disclosed. The flowline system has a hydrocarbon flowline (302); an electric trace heating system (304) arranged along at least a part-length of the flowline to control the temperature of hydrocarbon fluid flowing in the flowline; and a power input connector (Pin) configured for receiving electrical power from an electrical power providing system for powering the electric trace heating system. The electric trace heating system has a first three-phase trace heating cable (C′) and a second three-phase trace heating cable (C″), each trace heating cable extending between the power input connector and a cable termination (T′; T″) where phase conduits (L1′, L2′, L3′; L1″, L2″, L3″) of the trace heating cable are Y-connected and terminate in a neutral connection point (L.sub.N′; L.sub.N″). Further, the flowline system has a power output connector (Pout) for providing electrical power to a subsea hydrocarbon production system; a first electrical conduit (306′) extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the first trace heating cable and the power output connector; and a second electrical conduit (306″) extending between the neutral connection point of the cable termination of the second trace heating cable and the power output connector, wherein the first and the second electrical conduits are electrically accessible at the power output connector for powering the subsea hydrocarbon production system.

HEATING SHELL FOR THREE-WAY CONNECTOR
20230194031 · 2023-06-22 ·

Three-way heating shell, in particular for a motor vehicle fluid circuit, said shell being generally T-shaped or Y-shaped and comprising an inner passage having the same shape, in which passage a three-way fluid connection is intended to be housed, the shell being formed by two half-shells (10a) having the same shape which are attached to one another and together define the passage, the half-shells comprising semi-cylindrical surfaces (22, 24, 26) forming portions of the passage, the heating shell being characterised in that it comprises resistive heating circuits (28a, 28b) which are formed in situ on the semi-cylindrical surfaces.

HEATING SHELL FOR THREE-WAY CONNECTOR
20230194031 · 2023-06-22 ·

Three-way heating shell, in particular for a motor vehicle fluid circuit, said shell being generally T-shaped or Y-shaped and comprising an inner passage having the same shape, in which passage a three-way fluid connection is intended to be housed, the shell being formed by two half-shells (10a) having the same shape which are attached to one another and together define the passage, the half-shells comprising semi-cylindrical surfaces (22, 24, 26) forming portions of the passage, the heating shell being characterised in that it comprises resistive heating circuits (28a, 28b) which are formed in situ on the semi-cylindrical surfaces.