Parker-hannifin Corporation

Isaac U Shilad

Jay Lee

Peter V Buca

Nikhil Baxi

Xiangdong Zhu

Gary E Propst

Lawrence E Bouscher

A sensor () for monitoring health of an associated article (A) (e.g., a fluid connector) including a sensing element () disposed along a length of an outer surface of the associated article, wherein the sensing element is configured to detect at least one physical property of the associated article and output an electrical signal in proportion to an amount of the physical property applied to the sensing element; and a mounting mechanism () configured to secure the force sensing element to at least a portion of the outer surface of associated article.

Embedded or clip-on device for health monitoring of an article

A connector, for attachment with a hose, having a generally tubular shaped longitudinal nipple with a proximal and distal end and a bore extending therethrough. The nipple has an exterior surface that defines an outwardly extending annular protuberance located between both ends. The connector also includes a clip, for attachment with the nipple, having a base portion connected with at least two longitudinally extending legs. The base portion has an axial opening, a radial opening, a support bar with a first and second end, a first and second arm portion attached to the support bar first and second end respectively, both arm portions including a set of locating fingers and one of the at least two longitudinally extending legs. Each locating finger has an inner surface is adapted to mate with the annular protuberance. The at least two longitudinally extending legs are radially outwardly distanced from the nipple and have an outer surface adapted to receive a compressible clamp.

Clip coupling

A flexible hose for conveying fluids under pressure and suited for high temperature environments wherein the hose includes an elastomeric core tube, a thermal barrier over the core tube, a single ply of wire reinforcement and a rubber cover. Preferably the thermal barrier is a nonwoven fiberglass strip, but it may as well be an asbestos impregnated rubber compound.

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Collierville, TN, United States of America

Isaac U Shilad