Curtis A Sharpe

US Patent:

54564999, Oct 10, 1995

Filed:

Aug 16, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/291143

Inventors:

Curtis Sharpe - Matthews NC

Assignee:

Conbraco Industries, Inc. - Matthews NC

International Classification:

F16L 3900

US Classification:

285 39

Abstract:

A fitting for directing fluid flow through a fluid impervious wall includes an internally threaded conduit portion and an externally threaded retainer portion wherein the retainer portion includes two tab members for acquisition by a retention tool during fabrication and installation and the conduit also includes an input portion substantially similar in diameter to the preformed opening in the fluid impervious wall for maximizing flow rate through the fitting.

US Patent:

57050651, Jan 6, 1998

Filed:

Sep 6, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/709003

Inventors:

Curtis L. Sharpe - Matthews NC

Assignee:

Conbraco Industries, Inc. - Matthews NC

International Classification:

B01D 2708

US Classification:

210232

Abstract:

A sea water strainer for use with marine craft includes a reservoir forming member disposed intermediate two ends portions. The end portions are formed with inlet and outlet fluid channels which are selectively accessible and blockable to direct the flow through the strainer. Further, an arrangement for mounting the strainer is provided with inclined bores through which bolts may pass with their operational interface directed angularly upwardly for easy access by conventional tools.