Pipe joints or couplings – Nonmetal to metal – Internal member
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Patel, Vishal (Department: 3673)
Pipe joints or couplings
Nonmetal to metal
Internal member
C285S239000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07108291
ABSTRACT:
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.
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Baxi Nikhil R.
Propst Gary E.
Shilad Isaac U.
Parker-Hannifin
Patel Vishal
Pophal Joseph J.
Whitman Daniel J
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