Pipes and tubular conduits – With pressure compensators – Variable capacity chambers
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Hook, James (Department: 3754)
Pipes and tubular conduits
With pressure compensators
Variable capacity chambers
C138S109000, C138S121000, C138S155000, C285S227000, C285S299000, C285S903000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06929034
ABSTRACT:
A coupling system, comprising: a first bellows element; a fluid handling component; and a coupling assembly releasably connecting the first bellows element to the fluid handling component for maintaining a secure connection between the first bellows element and the fluid handling component. The coupling assembly comprises a first flange attached to the first bellows element and a second flange attached to the fluid handling component, the first and second flanges alignable with each other to form a locking space; a locking member sized to fill the locking space; and a sealing structure positioned between the first bellows element and the fluid handling component to form a seal proximate the effective diameter of the first bellows element. A kit and a method for connecting a bellows element to a fluid handling component are also disclosed.
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Larsen Richard R.
Prowse David M.
Hook James
Hornkohl Jason L.
Wadey & Patterson
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