Eaton Corporation

Danfoss A/s

Danfoss Power Solutions Ii Technology A/s

Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

James Patrick Barnhouse

Kelly Ann Williams

Aaron David Clark

Gregory A Haunhorst

Kevin John Hartle

Paul A Bieszczad

Daniel P Mace, Jr

Dennis J Rogers

George M Wooley

A self-healing hydraulic seal is provided. The self-healing hydraulic seal is prepared from a water-swellable elastomeric composition comprising a base polymer and a plant-based polysaccharide.

Self-healing water-swellable hydraulic seal

A hose including at least one rubber layer, an outer cover, and at least one barrier layer provided between the rubber layer and the outer cover, wherein the barrier layer is configured to prevent rubber from the rubber layer from reaching the outer cover during curing of the hose. In one embodiment, the rubber layer is the hose inner tube and the outer cover is braided wire. In another embodiment, the barrier layer includes at least one layer of polymeric film. In another embodiment, the hose can include at least one reinforcing layer provided between the rubber layer and the barrier layer. In another embodiment, the hose can include at least one intermediate layer provided between the rubber layer and the barrier layer, where the intermediate layer is formed from a porous material. In another embodiment, the hose can include at least one retaining layer provided between the barrier layer and the outer cover, where the retaining layer is formed from a polymeric material. Optionally, a composite barrier/retaining layer can replace the separate barrier and retaining layers.

Braided hose and method of making same

A shaped hose assembly includes a length of hose having an external surface and a hose form including a non-continuous, generally curved wall that extends around the circumference of the external surface of the hose. The wall includes a first axially extending end and a second axially extending end. The hose form also includes at least one bend of predetermined radius. A method for shaping hose is also provided.

Apparatus and method for shaping hose

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Perrysburg, OH, United States of America

James Patrick Barnhouse