Julie Howell - Indian Trail NC, US Raymond Cellemme - Matthews NC, US
Assignee:
CONBRACO INDUSTRIES, INC. - Matthews NC
International Classification:
F16K 15/06
US Classification:
137542000
Abstract:
A check valve module for use in a backflow preventer. The check valve module includes a housing, a valve element positioned in the housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position, and a spring retainer. The spring retainer includes at least one outwardly extending projection adapted to be received and secured in a recess positioned on an end of the housing. A spring is positioned between the spring retainer and the valve element for biasing the valve element towards the closed position and biasing the spring retainer to a locking position where the projection is secured in the recess.
Raymond Cellemme - Matthews NC, US Julie Howell - Indian Trail NC, US
Assignee:
CONBRACO INDUSTRIES, INC. - Matthews NC
International Classification:
F16L 29/00
US Classification:
251148000
Abstract:
A universal valve adapted to utilize various types of tailpieces. The valve includes a body having a bore therethrough, a valve element positioned in the body and moveable between an open position which permits fluid flow through the bore and a closed position which prevents fluid flow through the bore, and at least one flange nut for releasably securing a tailpiece to an end of the body. The flange nut includes a recess that defines an inner surface adapted to engage the end of the body, an axially-facing annular inner face, and a tapered annular bearing surface disposed intermediate the inner surface and the inner face.
Guarded Surgical Scalpel With Means For Mounting A Blade Thereon (And Subsequently Removing A Used Blade) And With Further Means For Cleaning And Sterilizing The Scalpel Following A Surgical Procedure
Robert V. Funderburk - Salisbury NC, US John F. Higdon - Matthews NC, US Julie C. Howell - Indian Trail NC, US Steven P. Lehmbeck - Baltimore MD, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/3213
US Classification:
606167
Abstract:
A guarded surgical scalpel is provided with manually-manipulatable means carried by the scalpel for, first, securely mounting a surgical blade on the scalpel and, second, subsequently de-mounting the surgical blade off the scalpel, the de-mounting being essentially in a “hands free” environment; that is, it is not necessary to touch the used blade for its removal. Additionally, the scalpel may be quickly disassembled for cleaning and/or sterilization following a surgical procedure in the operating room (“O.R.”) of a hospital, clinic or physician's office.
Julie C. Howell - Indian Trail NC, US Michael A. Taylor - Apex NC, US John F. Higdon - Matthews NC, US Robert G. Rosenthal - Raleigh NC, US Sanjiv Kumar - Apex NC, US
Assignee:
MDDP, LLC - Cary NC
International Classification:
A61B 5/15 A61M 5/32
US Classification:
600576, 604110, 604506
Abstract:
An I.V. infusion or blood collection apparatus comprises an I.V. infusion set () and a safety shield (). The I.V. infusion set has a wing body () from which a pair of wings () extend outward there from and a grip () extending upward there from. One end of the wing body mounts a needle () or catheter and medical tubing () is connected to the opposite end. The wing body includes a bore so that fluid flows between the needle and the medical tubing. A safety shield has a top, a bottom and opposing side walls and defines a cavity () that is adapted to receive the I.V. infusion set. The safety shield has slots () in each of the side walls and a slot () in the top. The respective wings and grip are adapted to be positioned in the slots and to slidably move therein. The slot in the top includes a lock that is adapted to receive the grip so that when the needle is retracted into the cavity; the grip is permanently captured therein, thus locking the needle in the fully retracted safety position.
- Matthews NC, US Daniel Foster - Troutman NC, US Jorden Hardzinski - Peachland NC, US Julie Howell - Indian Trail NC, US Matthew Williams - Charlotte NC, US Phillip Yontz - Rock Hill SC, US
International Classification:
F16L 23/08 F16L 23/00
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.