An emitter coupler is provided, such as for use in an irrigation dripline. The emitter coupler includes a body with two portions for coupling to two supply tubes. The emitter coupler also includes a conduit defined by the body that receives fluid from a supply tube. The emitter coupler also has an emitter including: an emitter inlet that receives fluid from the conduit; an emitter outlet downstream of the emitter inlet with the inlet receiving fluid at a certain pressure and the outlet emitting fluid at a reduced pressure; and a pressure reducing flow channel disposed in the emitter between the inlet and the outlet. The emitter coupler further includes a housing that encloses the emitter. The housing is in fluid communication with the conduit and defines an outlet of the emitter coupler. A dripline with at least one emitter coupler is also provided.

An emitter coupler is provided, such as for use in an irrigation dripline. The emitter coupler includes a body with two portions for coupling to two supply tubes. The emitter coupler also includes a conduit defined by the body that receives fluid from a supply tube. The emitter coupler also has an emitter including: an emitter inlet that receives fluid from the conduit; an emitter outlet downstream of the emitter inlet with the inlet receiving fluid at a certain pressure and the outlet emitting fluid at a reduced pressure; and a pressure reducing flow channel disposed in the emitter between the inlet and the outlet. The emitter coupler further includes a housing that encloses the emitter. The housing is in fluid communication with the conduit and defines an outlet of the emitter coupler. A dripline with at least one emitter coupler is also provided.

A connector assembly may include an elastomeric connector comprising an approximately perpendicular flange at a distal end thereof and an opening therethrough; and a rigid compression fitting having an opening aligned with the opening of the elastomeric connector. The connector assembly may be used with a converter hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

A connector assembly may include an elastomeric connector comprising an approximately perpendicular flange at a distal end thereof and an opening therethrough; and a rigid compression fitting having an opening aligned with the opening of the elastomeric connector. The connector assembly may be used with a converter hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

A connector assembly may include an elastomeric connector comprising an approximately perpendicular flange at a distal end thereof and an opening therethrough; and a rigid compression fitting having an opening aligned with the opening of the elastomeric connector. The connector assembly may be used with a converter hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

A connector assembly may include an elastomeric connector comprising an approximately perpendicular flange at a distal end thereof and an opening therethrough; and a rigid compression fitting having an opening aligned with the opening of the elastomeric connector. The connector assembly may be used with a converter hose. Related methods include attaching the converter hose to a shower head, faucet or spigot.

The present invention relates to a connector for a mucking duct of a tunnel boring machine comprising: a fitting (7) having a first end (8) configured to be added and fastened onto the flexible pipe (4) of the mucking duct (1) and a second end (9) configured to be mounted on an additional duct section (5), and a clamping device (20), mounted in the fitting (7) and configured to block the additional duct section (5) relative to the fitting (7).

The present invention relates to a connector for a mucking duct of a tunnel boring machine comprising: a fitting (7) having a first end (8) configured to be added and fastened onto the flexible pipe (4) of the mucking duct (1) and a second end (9) configured to be mounted on an additional duct section (5), and a clamping device (20), mounted in the fitting (7) and configured to block the additional duct section (5) relative to the fitting (7).

There is provided an end fitting for connecting two sections of pipe to one another, the end fitting comprising a first tubular member, and a second tubular member disposed coaxially about the first tubular member to delimit an annular gap therebetween for receiving an end portion of a pipe. A sleeve is disposed coaxially about the first tubular member and within the annular gap such that a pressurised medium is receivable between the sleeve and one of first and second tubular members to move at least a portion of the sleeve radially and thereby clamp the end portion of the pipe between the first and second tubular members when received in the annular gap. The end fitting may have particular application in conveying oil and gas field fluids, including hydrocarbon fluids.

There is provided an end fitting for connecting two sections of pipe to one another, the end fitting comprising a first tubular member, and a second tubular member disposed coaxially about the first tubular member to delimit an annular gap therebetween for receiving an end portion of a pipe. A sleeve is disposed coaxially about the first tubular member and within the annular gap such that a pressurised medium is receivable between the sleeve and one of first and second tubular members to move at least a portion of the sleeve radially and thereby clamp the end portion of the pipe between the first and second tubular members when received in the annular gap. The end fitting may have particular application in conveying oil and gas field fluids, including hydrocarbon fluids.