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1.

Plastic pipe grooving tool

      
Application Number 29901105
Grant Number D1086834
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2025-08-05
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Huang, Chang-Ming

2.

Left type conduit body

      
Application Number 29888351
Grant Number D1087035
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-08-05
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

3.

Rain cap for gas venting system

      
Application Number 29917567
Grant Number D1087319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2025-08-05
Grant Date 2025-08-05
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Patel, Anjalkumar Ashokbhai
  • Ozbakir, Erol

4.

Conduit body

      
Application Number 29888345
Grant Number D1086079
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-07-29
Grant Date 2025-07-29
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

5.

T-type conduit body

      
Application Number 29888349
Grant Number D1086080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-07-29
Grant Date 2025-07-29
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

6.

Right type conduit body

      
Application Number 29888354
Grant Number D1086081
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-07-29
Grant Date 2025-07-29
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

7.

Conduit body

      
Application Number 29888356
Grant Number D1086082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2025-07-29
Grant Date 2025-07-29
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

8.

Solvent Free Jointing Method for Pressure Applications

      
Application Number 18417313
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-19
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Vadgama, Triya Nanalal
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe fitting comprising a coupling body having open ends and a locking spline for engagement of a pipe thereto, the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore for receiving a portion of the pipe, a first spline receiving groove inwardly open to receive a portion of the locking spline, and an aperture in communication with the first spline receiving groove, wherein the first spline receiving groove is located proximal to the open end for opposed alignment with a second spline receiving groove defined by the pipe when the pipe is received in the internal bore in an engaged position, whereby the spline receiving grooves cooperatively define a spline receiving channel, and the aperture is for receiving the spline therethrough to locate the spline in the spline receiving channel, thereby engaging the pipe to the open end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means

9.

CABLE CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18428508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-31
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

Abstract

A cable connector having a lock nut and a connector body can accommodate strain relief elements, such as grommets, for securing different types of cables. The connector body has two or more axially extending fingers axially coincident with the grommet. Each finger is connected to the connector body by at least two radially separated discrete tabs forming an axial separation between the connector body and the associated finger. Relative axial movement of the lock nut towards the connector body causes radial contraction of the axially extending fingers from the first rest position to a second contracted position where the axially extending fingers have translationally radially contracted to compress the grommet about the cable inserted in the cable connector. Different types of grommets, some with plastic inserts, can be interchangeably used with the same connector body to accommodate cables of different sizes and shapes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/59 - Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire

10.

Combination pipe coupling and anchoring clamp

      
Application Number 29771804
Grant Number D1056165
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-25
First Publication Date 2024-12-31
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

11.

Push-Fit Pipe Fitting

      
Application Number 18781126
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-23
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers

12.

Outlet box

      
Application Number 18738143
Grant Number 12348020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-10
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Grant Date 2025-07-01
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

Abstract

An outlet box comprises a box body and a lid. The box body defines an internal space and has a lid opening permitting access to the internal space. The lid is releasably attachable to the lid opening of the body in a closed configuration, which prevents access to the internal space, and releasably attachable to an external retaining tab of the body in an open configuration, which permits access to the internal space through the lid opening. An attaching mechanism may optionally be used to releasable attach the lid to the external retaining tab, in the open configuration, and to prevent manual relative rotation of the lid with respect to the lid opening in the closed configuration. A gasket may be co-molded with the lid. The external retaining tab may extend from the base wall and has elongated mounting slots for receiving a mounting mechanism. The elongated mounting slots permit relative movement of the box body with respect to the mounting mechanism when in a semi-tightened position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box

13.

Outlet box

      
Application Number 29819467
Grant Number D1038039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-08-06
Grant Date 2024-08-06
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

14.

Pipe-to-fitting connection

      
Application Number 29832827
Grant Number D1034921
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2024-07-09
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Atchison, Richard Douglas
  • Leung, Martin
  • Vadgama, Triya Nanalal

15.

Pipe-to-pipe connection

      
Application Number 29832815
Grant Number D1034925
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2024-07-09
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Atchison, Richard Douglas
  • Leung, Martin
  • Vadgama, Triya Nanalal

16.

Outlet box

      
Application Number 29819459
Grant Number D1028903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-05-28
Grant Date 2024-05-28
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

17.

Rain cap for gas venting system

      
Application Number 29744775
Grant Number D1023282
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-31
First Publication Date 2024-04-16
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Patel, Anjalkumar Ashokbhai
  • Ozbakir, Erol

18.

Pipe coupling and anchoring system

      
Application Number 18536809
Grant Number 12234931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

Abstract

A coupling and anchoring system for coupling lengths of pipe and anchoring the lengths of pipe to a structure comprise a pipe coupling having an external peripheral groove defined by axially facing axial clamp engaging surfaces, said groove receiving an anchoring clamp. The anchoring clamp has corresponding axial coupling engaging surfaces for engaging the axial clamp engaging surfaces of the pipe coupling to restrict axial movement of the pipe coupling when the anchoring clamp is fastened to the structure. The anchoring clamp is formed from arced bands having laterally extending connecting portions and laterally extending arced elements. The laterally extending connecting surfaces and arcs combine to form dual fastener openings for optionally receiving fastening elements perpendicular and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe coupling for optionally anchoring the system to perpendicular and parallel portions of the structure. The internal are radius of the arced bands is comparable to the outer diameter of the external peripheral groove with the laterally extending connecting portions radially remote from the groove so that connection of the laterally extending portions prevents over tightening of the clamp. The coupling has an hour-glass cross section with the peripheral groove located axially interposed between the pipe stops and the clamp engaging surfaces such that the pipe lengths would not be axially coincident with the external groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends

19.

Electrically Conductive PVC Solvent Cement

      
Application Number 18480091
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Li, Qing
  • Daigneault, Louis
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

Pipe coupling and anchoring system

      
Application Number 17702183
Grant Number 11885447
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

Abstract

A coupling and anchoring system for coupling lengths of pipe and anchoring the lengths of pipe to a structure comprise a pipe coupling having an external peripheral groove defined by axially facing axial clamp engaging surfaces, said groove receiving an anchoring clamp. The anchoring clamp has corresponding axial coupling engaging surfaces for engaging the axial clamp engaging surfaces of the pipe coupling to restrict axial movement of the pipe coupling when the anchoring clamp is fastened to the structure. The anchoring clamp is formed from arced bands having laterally extending connecting portions and laterally extending arced elements. The laterally extending connecting surfaces and arcs combine to form dual fastener openings for optionally receiving fastening elements perpendicular and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe coupling for optionally anchoring the system to perpendicular and parallel portions of the structure. The internal arc radius of the arced bands is comparable to the outer diameter of the external peripheral groove with the laterally extending connecting portions radially remote from the groove so that connection of the laterally extending portions prevents over tightening of the clamp. The coupling has an hour-glass cross section with the peripheral groove located axially interposed between the pipe stops and the clamp engaging surfaces such that the pipe lengths would not be axially coincident with the external groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends

21.

Outlet box

      
Application Number 17868023
Grant Number 12107405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-19
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

Abstract

An outlet box comprises a box body and a lid. The box body defines an internal space and has a lid opening permitting access to the internal space. The lid is releasably attachable to the lid opening of the body in a closed configuration, which prevents access to the internal space, and releasably attachable to an external retaining tab of the body in an open configuration, which permits access to the internal space through the lid opening. An attaching mechanism may optionally be used to releasable attach the lid to the external retaining tab, in the open configuration, and to prevent manual relative rotation of the lid with respect to the lid opening in the closed configuration. A gasket may be co-molded with the lid. The external retaining tab may extend from the base wall and has elongated mounting slots for receiving a mounting mechanism. The elongated mounting slots permit relative movement of the box body with respect to the mounting mechanism when in a semi-tightened position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box

22.

Electrically conductive PVC solvent cement

      
Application Number 17495354
Grant Number 11807749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-06
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Li, Qing
  • Daigneault, Louis
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

Composite transition fitting

      
Application Number 17969055
Grant Number 12259067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-19
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent
  • Li, Qing
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
  • B29K 27/06 - PVC, i.e. polyvinylchloride
  • B29L 31/24 - Pipe joints or couplings
  • B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints

24.

Composite transition fitting

      
Application Number 17963298
Grant Number 11808384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-11
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC (Canada)
Inventor
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent
  • Li, Qing
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
  • B29L 31/24 - Pipe joints or couplings
  • B29K 27/06 - PVC, i.e. polyvinylchloride
  • B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints

25.

Thermal expansion compensating device and method of use

      
Application Number 17511973
Grant Number 11906096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-27
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

Abstract

A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 51/00 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines
  • F16L 3/16 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe
  • F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped
  • F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
  • F16L 27/10 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only
  • F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
  • E03C 1/00 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks

26.

Push-fit pipe fitting

      
Application Number 17363750
Grant Number 12072050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers

27.

Releasable connect/disconnect fitting connection

      
Application Number 17220302
Grant Number 11506316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-01
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2022-11-22
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Simon, Jis
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring assembly located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring assembly has axially extending inwardly angled resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a pipe retaining portion. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position, the pipe retaining portions engage an indentation on the pipe to retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative movement of the axially extending inwardly angled resilient retaining tabs with respect to the fitting body from the first locked position to a second unlocked position causes each axially extending inwardly angled resilient retaining tabs to disengage from the indentation on the pipe permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position in the fitting body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
  • F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
  • F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means

28.

Cast in place device

      
Application Number 17144360
Grant Number 11476652
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-08
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

A first firestop device and a second firestop device, each comprising a housing. The housing of the first firestop device has a connection side with a plurality of connection elements and the housing of the second firestop device has a complementary side with a complementary element. The connection elements are each arranged at a different location on the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device, so that a position of the first firestop device relative to the second firestop device, when the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device is interlocked with the complementary side of the housing of the second firestop device, is selectable by selecting which of the connection elements of the first firestop device is connected to the complementary element of the second firestop device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
  • E04G 15/06 - Forms or shutterings for making openings, cavities, slits, or channels for cavities or channels in walls or floors, e.g. for making chimneys
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • F16L 5/04 - Sealing to form a firebreak device

29.

PUSH-FIT PIPE FITTING

      
Application Number CA2020000118
Publication Number 2021/068055
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-30
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers

30.

Releasable connect/disconnect fitting connection

      
Application Number 17074967
Grant Number 11460134
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-20
First Publication Date 2021-02-04
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Simon, Jis
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee
  • Campbell, James Bruce Anthony
  • Puache, Raymond George
  • Agapito, Paul
  • Li, Qing

Abstract

A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring has axially extending resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a radially inwardly extending portion for engaging the pipe, and, a radially outwardly extending portion which extends through corresponding radial openings in the fitting body. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position and the retaining ring is in the first locked axial position, the radially inwardly extending portions engage and retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative axial movement of the retaining ring with respect to the fitting body from the first locked axial position to a second unlocked axial position causes the radially outwardly extending portions to operatively engage the corresponding body radial openings to resiliently radially outwardly deform each resilient retaining tab thereby disengaging the radially inwardly extending portions from the pipe and permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
  • F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
  • F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means

31.

Composite transition fitting

      
Application Number 16897594
Grant Number 11525528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-10
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Grant Date 2022-12-13
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent
  • Li, Qing
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
  • F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
  • B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
  • B29L 31/24 - Pipe joints or couplings
  • B29K 27/06 - PVC, i.e. polyvinylchloride
  • B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints

32.

Water heater venting assembly

      
Application Number 29693171
Grant Number D0906496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-31
First Publication Date 2020-12-29
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

33.

Secondary double containment pipe

      
Application Number 29687618
Grant Number D0900983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-15
First Publication Date 2020-11-03
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Martin Kwan Yu

34.

Fitting

      
Application Number 29717632
Grant Number D0888901
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
First Publication Date 2020-06-30
Grant Date 2020-06-30
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Simon, Jis
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee
  • Campbell, James Bruce Anthony
  • Puache, Raymond George
  • Agapito, Paul
  • Li, Qing

35.

Double containment coupling

      
Application Number 29632132
Grant Number D0882738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-05
First Publication Date 2020-04-28
Grant Date 2020-04-28
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Martin Kwan Yu

36.

Fitting

      
Application Number 29623288
Grant Number D0874619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-24
First Publication Date 2020-02-04
Grant Date 2020-02-04
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Simon, Jis
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee
  • Campbell, James Bruce Anthony
  • Puache, Raymond George
  • Agapito, Paul
  • Li, Qing

37.

Adhesive fitting

      
Application Number 29623404
Grant Number D0873976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-25
First Publication Date 2020-01-28
Grant Date 2020-01-28
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Simon, Jis
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Jones, Eric William

38.

Double containment elbow fitting

      
Application Number 29632197
Grant Number D0873389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-05
First Publication Date 2020-01-21
Grant Date 2020-01-21
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Martin Kwan Yu

39.

Thermal expansion device

      
Application Number 29623279
Grant Number D0857858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-24
First Publication Date 2019-08-27
Grant Date 2019-08-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

40.

Thermal expansion compensating device and method of use

      
Application Number 16176009
Grant Number 11193618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-31
First Publication Date 2019-05-30
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

Abstract

A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
  • F16L 27/10 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only
  • F16L 51/00 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines
  • F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped
  • F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
  • E03C 1/00 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks
  • F16L 3/16 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe

41.

Cable connector with a grommet and insert

      
Application Number 29630296
Grant Number D0847612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
First Publication Date 2019-05-07
Grant Date 2019-05-07
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

42.

Oval grommet for a cable connector and a cable connector

      
Application Number 29592369
Grant Number D0842078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-30
First Publication Date 2019-03-05
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

43.

Surface mount outdoor receptacle box

      
Application Number 29603999
Grant Number D0837742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-15
First Publication Date 2019-01-08
Grant Date 2019-01-08
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Kitagawa, Aaron

44.

3D printed mold inserts

      
Application Number 29620051
Grant Number D0830432
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-06
First Publication Date 2018-10-09
Grant Date 2018-10-09
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Martino, Filippo

45.

Non-return valve for flue gas venting and damper assembly for use therein

      
Application Number 15471528
Grant Number 10401027
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-28
First Publication Date 2018-10-04
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

A non-return valve having an accumulation damper movable relative to a housing and shaped like a bowl to accumulate condensate running down from the chimney. The non-return valve has a smaller floating damper made of a material having a density less than water for resting against the accumulation damper when the appliance is in standstill and sealing the drainage holes in the accumulation damper when the condensate accumulation is below a threshold. Once condensate accumulates in the accumulation damper beyond the threshold, the floating damper is buoyed by the condensate thereby breaking the seal with the drainage holes and permitting the condensate to drain through drainage holes in the accumulation damper. When the appliance is operational, exhaust from the appliance lifts the floating damper and, in some cases, the accumulation damper also, to permit exhaust of combustion gases up the chimney.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23L 11/00 - Arrangements of valves or dampers after the fire
  • F24H 8/00 - Fluid heaters characterised by means for extracting latent heat from flue gases by means of condensation
  • F23L 13/00 - Construction of valves or dampers for controlling air supply or draught

46.

Releasable connect/disconnect fitting connection

      
Application Number 15892652
Grant Number 10844988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-09
First Publication Date 2018-09-06
Grant Date 2020-11-24
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Simon, Jis
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee
  • Campbell, James Bruce Anthony
  • Puache, Raymond George
  • Agapito, Paul
  • Li, Qing

Abstract

A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring has axially extending resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a radially inwardly extending portion for engaging the pipe, and, a radially outwardly extending portion which extends through corresponding radial openings in the fitting body. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position and the retaining ring is in the first locked axial position, the radially inwardly extending portions engage and retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative axial movement of the retaining ring with respect to the fitting body from the first locked axial position to a second unlocked axial position causes the radially outwardly extending portions to operatively engage the corresponding body radial openings to resiliently radially outwardly deform each resilient retaining tab thereby disengaging the radially inwardly extending portions from the pipe and permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
  • F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
  • F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means

47.

Grommet for a cable connector and a cable connector

      
Application Number 29587939
Grant Number D0811858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-16
First Publication Date 2018-03-06
Grant Date 2018-03-06
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

48.

Water heater venting assembly

      
Application Number 15612616
Grant Number 10088156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-02
First Publication Date 2017-12-14
Grant Date 2018-10-02
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a water heater venting assembly for directing a combustion air and a flue gas between an outdoor atmosphere and a water heater, and which includes a generally hollow housing defining a combustion air aperture, a flue gas exhaust conduit disposed in the housing, and an adjustable inlet duct coupling assembly having a retention member for placement in the housing proximal to the aperture, a gasket for placement around an outer periphery of the aperture and a combustion air supply member. The retention member is for retaining the supply member in fluid sealing engagement with the gasket to effect fluid communication between the aperture and the supply member, and is sized to permit slidable movement of the supply member relative to the gasket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23J 13/04 - JointsConnections
  • F24H 1/20 - Water-storage heaters with immersed heating elements, e.g. electric elements or furnace tubes
  • F23J 11/00 - Devices for conducting smoke or fumes, e.g. flues

49.

Grommet for a cable connector and a strain relief cable fitting having an insert

      
Application Number 15459105
Grant Number 10141686
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-15
First Publication Date 2017-10-05
Grant Date 2018-11-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

Abstract

A grommet for use in a cable fitting includes a body having a bore substantially therethrough and a resilient membrane located within the bore. The resilient membrane has a thinner membrane portion extending radially towards the bore to provide a controlled tear during cable insertion. The body has an exit opening which comprises resilient gripping teeth projecting axially from the body with an axially extending resilient foldable membrane located between at least two adjacent resilient teeth and foldable therebetween when they are radially compressed. Once force is applied by the axial movement of the fitting assembly onto a tapered surface of the grommet, the flexible gripping members radially collapse towards an inserted cable. The grommet may be assembled in a strain relief connector having a nut, a connector body and optionally an insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
  • H01R 13/59 - Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
  • H02G 15/007 - Devices for relieving mechanical stress
  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • H01R 33/965 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof holders

50.

Pipe with extended bell portion

      
Application Number 29505554
Grant Number D0798423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-21
First Publication Date 2017-09-26
Grant Date 2017-09-26
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Aubin, Ian
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu

51.

Hinged electrical junction box

      
Application Number 29505136
Grant Number D0770984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-11
First Publication Date 2016-11-08
Grant Date 2016-11-08
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

52.

Hinged electrical junction box

      
Application Number 29505137
Grant Number D0768086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-11
First Publication Date 2016-10-04
Grant Date 2016-10-04
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

53.

Electrical junction box

      
Application Number 29474289
Grant Number D0742325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-05
First Publication Date 2015-11-03
Grant Date 2015-11-03
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

54.

Electrical junction box lid

      
Application Number 29474294
Grant Number D0742326
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-06
First Publication Date 2015-11-03
Grant Date 2015-11-03
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

55.

Electrical junction box lid

      
Application Number 29474295
Grant Number D0741812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-06
First Publication Date 2015-10-27
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

56.

Electrical junction box lid

      
Application Number 29474296
Grant Number D0741813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-06
First Publication Date 2015-10-27
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

57.

Electrical junction box

      
Application Number 29474291
Grant Number D0740230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-05
First Publication Date 2015-10-06
Grant Date 2015-10-06
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

58.

Electrical junction box

      
Application Number 29474290
Grant Number D0739827
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-05
First Publication Date 2015-09-29
Grant Date 2015-09-29
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Leung, Kwan Yu

59.

Fastener assembly and electrical junction box for same

      
Application Number 13815619
Grant Number 09190819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-13
First Publication Date 2014-09-18
Grant Date 2015-11-17
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Jones, David Gordon
  • Schlieker, Richard Hugh

Abstract

A fastener assembly for releaseably fastening a first body to a second body is disclosed. The fastener assembly has a manual rotating mechanism to permit closing of the fastener by hand. Once closed, the manual rotating mechanism is not easily accessible to the user by hand. A separate tool operating rotating mechanism is accessible by a tool when the fastening mechanism is in the closed position. The fastening mechanism can be used to fasten a lid to a box in which case the lid has a recess for receiving the manual rotating mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
  • B65D 17/52 - Attachment of opening tools, e.g. slotted keys, to containers
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

60.

Electrical junction box

      
Application Number 29442476
Grant Number D0713355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-12
First Publication Date 2014-09-16
Grant Date 2014-09-16
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Jones, David Gordon
  • Schlieker, Richard Hugh

61.

Electrical junction box gasket

      
Application Number 29442472
Grant Number D0711834
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-11
First Publication Date 2014-08-26
Grant Date 2014-08-26
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Jones, David Gordon

62.

Electrical junction box lid

      
Application Number 29442471
Grant Number D0709835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-11
First Publication Date 2014-07-29
Grant Date 2014-07-29
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Jones, David Gordon

63.

Triangular plate

      
Application Number 29404573
Grant Number D0699327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-21
First Publication Date 2014-02-11
Grant Date 2014-02-11
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

64.

Back plate

      
Application Number 29404575
Grant Number D0670793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-21
First Publication Date 2012-11-13
Grant Date 2012-11-13
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (USA)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

65.

Flow control device

      
Application Number 29404570
Grant Number D0663385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-21
First Publication Date 2012-07-10
Grant Date 2012-07-10
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (USA)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

66.

Flow control adapter assembly

      
Application Number 29404569
Grant Number D0662572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-21
First Publication Date 2012-06-26
Grant Date 2012-06-26
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (USA)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

67.

Vortex flow control assembly

      
Application Number 29404572
Grant Number D0660405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-21
First Publication Date 2012-05-22
Grant Date 2012-05-22
Owner IPEX Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

68.

Adapters and connector assemblies for flow managing apparatuses

      
Application Number 13309058
Grant Number 08757667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-01
First Publication Date 2012-04-26
Grant Date 2014-06-24
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

Abstract

A connector for a flow managing device in fluid communication with an outlet conduit is disclosed. The connector can comprise a receiving member, an engaging member, and an adapter. The receiving member can be secured to the adapter, which can be secured to a side wall of a basin near an outlet coupled to the outlet conduit. The adapter can comprise a curvature plate having a curvature that complements a curvature of the side wall. The adapter can further comprise an adapter bore through the curvature plate and an adapter conduit extending from the curvature plate and at least partially overlapping the adapter bore. The flow managing apparatus can be secured to the engaging member, which can be engaged with the receiving member. Fluid from the basin can flow through the flow managing device, the engaging member, the receiving member, and the adapter and into the outlet conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets

69.

Connector assemblies for flow restricting apparatuses

      
Application Number 13035486
Grant Number 08511714
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-25
First Publication Date 2012-01-19
Grant Date 2013-08-20
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

Abstract

A connector assembly for a flow restricting apparatus is disclosed. The flow restricting apparatus comprises an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit. The connector assembly comprises a first member configured to be engaged with the flow restricting apparatus at least partially about the outlet. The first member comprises a first face, a second face, and a bore defined through the first member. The connector assembly comprises a second member comprising a first side, a second side, a bore defined through the second member, at least one projection extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, and sealing means for sealing positioned intermediate the first member and the second member. The at least one projection forms a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the first member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets

70.

SPRINKLER HEADS AND ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR CONNECTING THE SAME TO A PIPE

      
Application Number CA2011000681
Publication Number 2011/127595
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-08
Publication Date 2011-10-20
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Malagnino, Giovanni

Abstract

A kit for connecting a sprinkler head to a pipe of a fluid distribution system is provided. The kit comprises a sprinkler head comprising a flange on a first end and a fluid diffuser on a second end and an adapter assembly. The adapter assembly comprises an adapter ring comprising an internal bore configured to receive a portion of the sprinkler head therethrough and a wall at least partially surrounding the internal bore. The wall comprises a threaded portion. The threaded portion is configured to be at least partially engaged with a threaded end of the pipe. The adapter assembly comprises a sealing member configured to engage a portion of the flange and a portion of the pipe when the adapter ring is engaged with the threaded end of the pipe and when the portion of the sprinkler head is positioned within the internal bore of the adapter ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A62C 35/68 - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
  • F16L 19/03 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member with flexible sealing rings between the sealing surfaces

71.

Electrical box for installation in insulated concrete form construction

      
Application Number 12999089
Grant Number 08575483
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-28
First Publication Date 2011-05-12
Grant Date 2013-11-05
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Gauthier, Sébastien

Abstract

Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms (“ICFs”) In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is movable between a storage position and an inserted position and the anchoring member is operable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position includes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for instance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

Pipe fitting with a solvent cement barrier

      
Application Number 12543985
Grant Number 08757672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-08-19
First Publication Date 2011-02-24
Grant Date 2014-06-24
Owner IPEX Technologies, Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Malagnino, Giovanni

Abstract

Various embodiments of a longitudinal fitting or other fluid conduit for a piping system are provided. The fitting can comprise a body including a first portion, a second portion, and a barrier between the first and second portions. The first portion can include a first inner surface that defines a first opening that is sized and configured to receive a first piping system component. In various embodiments, the barrier can be positioned between the first inner surface and a second inner surface of the second portion; the barrier can at least partially define a reservoir. When the first piping system component is secured to the fitting by a securing liquid, such as solvent cement, the barrier and/or reservoir can resist the liquid from reaching the second inner surface, thereby reducing the likelihood that the second inner surface will become damaged or otherwise compromised by chemically reacting with the securing liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

Electrical box and stand and method for using same

      
Application Number 12458869
Grant Number 08177086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-24
First Publication Date 2011-01-27
Grant Date 2012-05-15
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

Abstract

A stand for an electrical box is provided to maintain an electrical box having at least one hub a predetermined distance from a concrete form prior to and during the concrete being poured. The stand has extensions with ribs thereon at different longitudinal positions from the base permitting the electrical box to be supported by the stand at different heights with respect to the concrete form to permit access to the hubs of the electrical box with electrical tubing and to accommodate concrete slabs of different thicknesses using the same height of electrical box. The electrical box and stand assembly have a locking mechanism to lock the electrical box to the stand at the selected predetermined distance from the form. The locking mechanism has hooks which engage indentations on mounting tabs of the electrical box. The mounting tabs have grooves which guide the hooks to the indentations. The stand can be attached to the cement form during building construction to maintain the electrical box at the predetermined distance above the cement form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/12 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes for flush mounting
  • H02G 3/18 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes providing line outlets

74.

ELECTRICAL BOX FOR INSTALLATION IN INSULATED CONCRETE FORM CONSTRUCTION

      
Application Number US2009045448
Publication Number 2010/059267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-28
Publication Date 2010-05-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Gauthier, Sébastien

Abstract

Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms ('ICFs") In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is movable between a storage position and an inserted position and the anchoring member is operable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position includes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for instance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

Deflection resistant electrical enclosure

      
Application Number 12285205
Grant Number 08701911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-30
First Publication Date 2010-04-01
Grant Date 2014-04-22
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Youssef, Younes
  • Paunescu, Adrian

Abstract

An electrical enclosure for use in poured concrete construction having a peripheral wall with opposed longitudinally extending walls longer than opposed laterally extending walls and at least one physical support located substantially midpoint along the opposed longitudinally extended walls to resist deflection of the opposed longitudinal walls caused by the hydraulic pressure of concrete poured around the enclosure. The physical support can be a crossbar extending across the opening of the electrical enclosure with the ends of the crossbar fixed to the longitudinally extending walls. The physical support can also be fastening sleeves extending along at least a portion of the width of the longitudinal walls for receiving elongated fasteners which extend into the concrete form thereby resisting deflection of the opposed longitudinally extending walls.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 6/28 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor with permanent connections between walls, e.g. corner connections
  • H02G 3/12 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes for flush mounting

76.

Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring

      
Application Number 12461940
Grant Number 08403372
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-08-28
First Publication Date 2010-02-18
Grant Date 2013-03-26
Owner Ipex Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Hikmat, Rabih
  • Laflamme, Robert

Abstract

A reinforcing ring and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

77.

Device and method for coupling a conduit

      
Application Number 11826526
Grant Number 08128126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-16
First Publication Date 2009-01-22
Grant Date 2012-03-06
Owner IPEX Technologies Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Poupore, Timothy J.
  • Leclerc Boutin, Eric
  • Youssef, Younes

Abstract

A coupling device formed of two identical sides is disclosed. Each of the two sides have a snap fitting mechanism which engage each other to releasably secure the sides together thereby forming the coupling device. The coupling device as formed has a main body communicating with at least two openings. Each opening is sized to engage an end of a corresponding conduit. Generally, the conduits are corrugated such that the openings engage one corrugation to form the friction fit. The openings may be conically shaped with pre-scored cut lines that can be cut at different diameters to engage conduits of different diameters. The openings of the coupling device have pre-score cut lines that may be cut in order to create the friction fit with corrugated conduits having different diameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 39/00 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies

78.

Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring

      
Application Number 11356954
Grant Number 07597363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-02-21
First Publication Date 2007-05-03
Grant Date 2009-10-06
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Hikmat, Rabih
  • Laflamme, Robert

Abstract

A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

79.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR FLOW RESTRICTING APPARATUSES

      
Document Number 02714675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-10
Grant Date 2017-05-09
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Marquis-Martin, Guillaume Hugo

Abstract

A connector assembly for a flow restricting apparatus is disclosed. The flow restricting apparatus comprises an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit. The connector assembly comprises a first member configured to be engaged with the flow restricting apparatus at least partially about the outlet. The first member comprises a first face, a second face, and a bore defined through the first member. The connector assembly comprises a second member comprising a first side, a second side, a bore defined through the second member, at least one projection extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, and sealing means for sealing positioned intermediate the first member and the second member. The at least one projection forms a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the first member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
  • F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
  • F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves

80.

PIPE FITTING WITH A SOLVENT CEMENT BARRIER

      
Document Number 02712760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-13
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Malagnino, Giovanni

Abstract

Various embodiments of a fitting or other fluid conduit for a piping system are provided. In at least one embodiment, a fitting comprises a body including a first portion and a second portion, and a barrier positioned between the first and second portions. In various embodiments, the first portion includes a first inner surface that defines a first opening that is sized and configured to receive a first piping system component. The first piping system component may be secured to the first portion by a securing liquid, such as a solvent cement. Further, in various embodiments, the second portion includes a second inner surface defining a second opening that is sized and configured to receive a second piping system component. In various embodiments, the barrier, such as a lip, for example, may be positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and the barrier may at least partially define a reservoir with an open side facing the first portion. Additionally, in these embodiments, the second inner surface may include threads. The fitting, in these embodiments, may be at least partially made of a plastic, such as PVC, CPVC, and/or ABS, for example. Thus, in such embodiments, when the securing liquid, such as solvent cement, is added to the first inner surface, the barrier and/or reservoir resists the liquid from reaching the second inner surface, thereby reducing the likelihood that the second inner surface and/or the surface's threads will become damaged or otherwise compromised by chemically reacting with the securing liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

81.

ELECTRICAL BOX FOR INSTALLATION IN INSULATED CONCRETE FORM CONSTRUCTION

      
Document Number 02728996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-28
Grant Date 2016-06-21
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Gauthier, Sebastien

Abstract

Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms ('ICFs") In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is mov-able between a storage position and an insert-ed position and the anchoring member is op-erable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position in-cludes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for in-stance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

82.

WATER HEATER VENTING ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 02932993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-10
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a water heater venting assembly for directing a combustion air and a flue gas between an outdoor atmosphere and a water heater, and which includes a generally hollow housing defining a combustion air aperture, a flue gas exhaust conduit disposed in the housing, and an adjustable inlet duct coupling assembly having a retention member for placement in the housing proximal to the aperture, a gasket for placement around an outer periphery of the aperture and a combustion air supply member. The retention member is for retaining the supply member in fluid sealing engagement with the gasket to effect fluid communication between the aperture and the supply member, and is sized to permit slidable movement of the supply member relative to the gasket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23J 13/00 - Fittings for chimneys or flues
  • F23L 17/02 - Tops for chimneys or ventilating shaftsTerminals for flues
  • F24H 9/00 - FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL Details

83.

RELEASABLE CONNECT/DISCONNECT FITTING CONNECTION

      
Document Number 02960023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-06
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Stiehl, Ivan
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Simon, Jis
  • Campbell, James Bruce Anthony
  • Puache, Raymond George
  • Agapito, Paul
  • Li, Qing

Abstract

A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring has axially extending resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a radially inwardly extending portion for engaging the pipe, and, a radially outwardly extending portion which extends through corresponding radial openings in the fitting body. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position and the retaining ring is in the first locked axial position, the radially inwardly extending portions engage and retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative axial movement of the retaining ring with respect to the fitting body from the first locked axial position to a second unlocked axial position causes the radially outwardly extending portions to operatively engage the corresponding body radial openings to resiliently radially outwardly deform each resilient retaining tab thereby disengaging the radially inwardly extending portions from the pipe and permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/086 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of latching members pushed radially by spring-like elements

84.

NON-RETURN VALVE FOR FLUE GAS VENTING AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREIN

      
Document Number 02962521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-29
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Martino, Filippo

Abstract

A non-return valve having an accumulation damper movable relative to a housing and shaped like a bowl to accumulate condensate running down from the chimney. The non-return valve has a smaller floating damper made of a material having a density less than water for resting against the accumulation damper when the appliance is in standstill and sealing the drainage holes in the accumulation damper when the condensate accumulation is below a threshold. Once condensate accumulates in the accumulation damper beyond the threshold, the floating damper is buoyed by the condensate thereby breaking the seal with the drainage holes and permitting the condensate to drain through drainage holes in the accumulation damper. When the appliance is operational, exhaust from the appliance lifts the floating damper and, in some cases, the accumulation damper also, to permit exhaust of combustion gases up the chimney.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
  • F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
  • F23J 13/00 - Fittings for chimneys or flues

85.

PUSH-FIT PIPE FITTING

      
Document Number 03057911
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-08
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers

86.

CAST IN PLACE DEVICE

      
Document Number 03069704
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

A first firestop device and a second firestop device, each comprising a housing. The housing of the first firestop device has a connection side with a plurality of connection elements and the housing of the second firestop device has a complementary side with a complementary element. The connection elements are each arranged at a different location on the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device, so that a position of the first firestop device relative to the second firestop device, when the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device is interlocked with the complementary side of the housing of the second firestop device, is selectable by selecting which of the connection elements of the first firestop device is connected to the complementary element of the second firestop device.51CA 3069704 2020-01-24

IPC Classes  ?

87.

CAST IN PLACE DEVICE

      
Document Number 03098232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-05
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Simon, Jis

Abstract

A first firestop device and a second firestop device, each comprising a housing. The housing of the first firestop device has a connection side with a plurality of connection elements and the housing of the second firestop device has a complementary side with a complementary element. The connection elements are each arranged at a different location on the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device, so that a position of the first firestop device relative to the second firestop device, when the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device is interlocked with the complementary side of the housing of the second firestop device, is selectable by selecting which of the connection elements of the first firestop device is connected to the complementary element of the second firestop device. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-05

IPC Classes  ?

88.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PVC SOLVENT CEMENT

      
Document Number 03133714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-06
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Li, Qing
  • Daigneault, Louis

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 5/10 - Joining materials by welding overlapping edges with an insertion of plastic material
  • C09J 9/02 - Electrically-conducting adhesives
  • C09J 127/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
  • H01B 1/20 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material
  • H01R 4/04 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation using electrically conductive adhesives

89.

RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PIPE-TO-PIPE AND PIPE-TO-FITTING RESTRAINER CONNECTION

      
Document Number 03154508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin
  • Atchison, Richard Douglas
  • Vadgama, Tryiya Nanalal

Abstract

A restrainer connection has a restrainer body formed of a first split section mating with a second split section to define a first bore therewithin for receiving a first pipe segment at the first opening. An aggregate grip pad extends radially along an internal groove formed on an inner wall of the first bore near the first opening. The aggregate grip pad has a non-metallic substrate with a plurality of metallic gripper points extending radially inwardly therefrom into the first bore. The gripper points are arranged on the grip pad in a predetermined relationship to decrease pipe failure. A tensioning mechanism biases the gripper points into an external wall of a pipe segment inserted in the first opening such that the gripper points engage the external wall of the pipe segment to restrain axial movement thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 19/08 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts with metal rings which bite into the wall of the pipe
  • F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
  • F16L 58/02 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation by means of internal or external coatings
  • F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings

90.

GROMMET FOR A CABLE CONNECTOR AND A STRAIN RELIEF CABLE FITTING HAVING AN INSERT

      
Document Number 02949715
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-25
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

Abstract

A grommet for use in a cable fitting includes a body having a bore substantially therethrough and a resilient membrane located within the bore. The resilient membrane is elastically deformable from a receiving position before the cable is inserted into the bore, to an inserted position, after the cable is fully inserted into the bore. In the receiving position, the resilient membrane is substantially conically shaped having an apex substantially coincident with an insertion opening of the body, and, the resilient membrane is axially displaced during the insertion of the cable to an inverted position with respect to the receiving position where the apex is oriented away from the insertion opening. The resilient membrane has a thinner membrane portion extending from the apex towards the bore to provide a controlled tear during cable insertion. The body has an exit opening which comprises resilient gripping teeth projecting axially from the body with an axially extending resilient foldable membrane located between at least two adjacent resilient teeth and foldable therebetween when they are radially compressed. Once force is applied by the axial movement of the fitting assembly onto a tapered surface of the grommet, the flexible gripping members radially collapse towards an inserted cable. The combination of the resilient membrane and the axially extending teeth separated by a foldable membrane allow for an increased friction fit and sealing interface on the cable. The grommet may be assembled in a strain relief connector having a nut, a connector body and optionally an insert. The insert has a removed section longitudinally coincident with a gripping surface facilitating movement of the gripping surface towards the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings

91.

THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

      
Document Number 02987390
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-30
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leung, Martin Kwan Yu
  • Stiehl, Ivan Lee

Abstract

A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped

92.

HEAT EXCHANGING DEVICE

      
Document Number 03037942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-25
Grant Date 2025-05-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Patel, Anjalkumar Ashokbhai

Abstract

A heat exchanging to exchange heat between a first fluid and a second fluid has a thermally conductive conduit with a double wall construction with an inner wall and an outer wall fixed thereto and defining a plurality of leak channels therebetween. Any fluid entering the leak channels is conveyed and detected to indicate a potential breach of the inner wall or outer wall. One of the fluids may be warm waste water and the other fluid may be clean water under pressure to recover heat from the waste water. An interleaving baffle located in the fresh water conduit increases heat transfer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03C 1/12 - Plumbing installations for waste waterBasins or fountains connected theretoSinks
  • F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
  • F28F 1/10 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses
  • F28F 9/00 - CasingsHeader boxesAuxiliary supports for elementsAuxiliary members within casings

93.

COMPOSITE TRANSITION FITTING

      
Document Number 03048214
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-28
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Martino, Filippo
  • Li, Qing
  • Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

Abstract

A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
  • B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
  • F16L 25/00 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F16L 47/02 - Welded jointsAdhesive joints
  • F16L 47/12 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end with additional locking means
  • F16L 47/24 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics based principally on specific properties of plastics for joints between metal and plastics pipes

94.

PIPE COUPLING AND ANCHORING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03113312
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-25
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Littlefield, Jeffrey Vincent

Abstract

A coupling and anchoring system for coupling lengths of pipe and anchoring the lengths of pipe to a structure comprise a pipe coupling having an external peripheral groove defined by axially facing axial clamp engaging surfaces, said groove receiving an anchoring clamp. The anchoring clamp has corresponding axial coupling engaging surfaces for engaging the axial clamp engaging surfaces of the pipe coupling to restrict axial movement of the pipe coupling when the anchoring clamp is fastened to the structure. The anchoring clamp is formed from arced bands having laterally extending connecting portions and laterally extending arced elements. The laterally extending connecting surfaces and arcs combine to form dual fastener openings for optionally receiving fastening elements perpendicular and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe coupling for optionally anchoring the system to perpendicular and parallel portions of the structure. The internal arc radius of the arced bands is comparable to the outer diameter of the external peripheral groove with the laterally extending connecting portions radially remote from the groove so that connection of the laterally extending portions prevents over tightening of the clamp. The coupling has an hour-glass cross section with the peripheral groove located axially interposed between the pipe stops and the clamp engaging surfaces such that the pipe lengths would not be axially coincident with the external groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing

95.

OUTLET BOX

      
Document Number 03140973
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-02
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Yang, Tianyuan

Abstract

An outlet box comprises a box body and a lid. The box body defines an internal space and has a lid opening permitting access to the internal space. The lid is releasably attachable to the lid opening of the body in a closed configuration, which prevents access to the internal space, and releasably attachable to an external retaining tab of the body in an open configuration, which permits access to the internal space through the lid opening. An attaching mechanism may optionally be used to releasable attach the lid to the external retaining tab, in the open configuration, and to prevent manual relative rotation of the lid with respect to the lid opening in the closed configuration. A gasket may be co-molded with the lid. The external retaining tab may extend from the base wall and has elongated mounting slots for receiving a mounting mechanism. The elongated mounting slots permit relative movement of the box body with respect to the mounting mechanism when in a semi-tightened position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box

96.

PIPE FITTING

      
Document Number 02505235
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-04-25
Grant Date 2008-09-09
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor Nisel, Adrian

Abstract

A fitting for connecting pipes and, in particular, fittings made of plastic and, even more particularly, fittings for connecting PEX or composite pipes, is disclosed. The fitting is used in conjunction with crimp rings which are positioned over the connected pipe either adjacent to, or abutting against, stopper rings on the fitting and adjacent to the end of the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 33/207 - Undivided rings, sleeves, or like members contracted on the hose or expanded inside the hose by means of toolsArrangements using such members only a sleeve being contracted on the hose
  • F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end

97.

REINFORCING RING FOR A PLASTIC FITTING AND PLASTIC FITTING INCORPORATING A REINFORCING RING

      
Document Number 02524768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-10-27
Grant Date 2012-07-31
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Hikmat, Rabih
  • Laflamme, Robert

Abstract

A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
  • F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
  • F16L 47/16 - Screw-threaded joints

98.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING A CONDUIT

      
Document Number 02593942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-18
Grant Date 2013-12-24
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Poupore, Timothy J.
  • Leclerc Boutin, Eric
  • Youssef, Younes

Abstract

A coupling device formed of two identical sides is disclosed. Each of the two sides have a snap fitting mechanism which engage each other to releasably secure the sides together thereby forming the coupling device. The coupling device as formed has a main body communicating with at least two openings. Each opening is sized to engage an end of a corresponding conduit. Generally, the conduits are corrugated such that the openings engage at least one corregation to form the friction fit. The openings may be conically shaped with pre-scored cut lines that can be cut at different diameters to engage conduits of different diameters. The openings of the coupling device have pre-score cut lines that may be cut in order to create the friction fit with corrugated conduits having different diameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
  • F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint

99.

DEFLECTION RESISTANT ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

      
Document Number 02639387
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-08
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Youssef, Younes
  • Paunescu, Adrian

Abstract

An electrical enclosure for use in poured concrete construction having a peripheral wall with opposed longitudinally extending walls longer than opposed laterally extending walls and at least one physical support located substantially midpoint along the opposed longitudinally extended walls to resist deflection of the opposed longitudinal walls caused by the hydraulic pressure of concrete poured around the enclosure. The physical support can be a crossbar extending across the opening of the electrical enclosure with the ends of the crossbar fixed to the longitudinally extending walls. The physical support can also be fastening sleeves extending along at least a portion of the width of the longitudinal walls for receiving elongated fasteners which extend into the concrete form thereby resisting deflection of the opposed longitudinally extending walls.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 2/84 - Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

100.

AXIALLY-TENSIONED PIPE JOINT

      
Document Number 02639059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-08-22
Grant Date 2014-02-11
Owner IPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Youssef, Younes
  • Hamel, Pierre-Alexandre

Abstract

An axially tensioned pipe joint for joining two pipes is disclosed. The pipe joint comprises a first PVC pipe having an outer surface. The pipe joint also comprises a second PVC pipe having a bell end which fits onto the spigot end. The bell end has a plurality of angularly-spaced-apart holes extending radially through the bell end. A set of radial fasteners can be inserted into the holes so as to engage the outer surface of the spigot end to prevent relative axial movement of the first pipe with respect to the second pipe. The radial fasteners have a surface containing a hard material which is harder than the material of the second pipe and roughen the holes during insertion thereby creating a friction fit resisting removal of the radial fasteners. The pipe joint can be used for horizontal direction drilling.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 1/028 - Laying or reclaiming pipes on land, e.g. above the ground in the ground
  • F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
  • F16L 25/08 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means in the form of screws, nails or the like
  • F16L 25/10 - Sleeveless joints between two pipes, one being introduced into the other
  • F16L 47/12 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end with additional locking means
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