Pipe joints or couplings – Ball and socket – Oscillative
Patent
1996-09-18
2000-03-28
Nicholson, Eric K.
Pipe joints or couplings
Ball and socket
Oscillative
285264, 138120, F16L 2704
Patent
active
06042155&
ABSTRACT:
A first connector includes opposite ball and socket elements having a passageway formed therethrough. The socket element has a cavity formed therein for receiving a ball element of a second hose connector to form a hose assembly. A ring is disposed within the cavity for limiting pivotal movement of a ball element inserted therein to minimize the risk that the connectors, and thereby the hose assembly, will separate.
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Nicholson Eric K.
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