Connector for securing conduits

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2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Nicholson, Eric K. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Essential catch

Resilient ring

C285S123400, C285S123130, C285S309000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06905148

ABSTRACT:
A connector for securing tubular members or conduits in sealed end to end relationship is disclosed. A split ring biased to an unlocked position is carried on the pin connection member in a recess. After the connection is made, the split ring is expanded through a window in the box connection member and locked in place. Alternative embodiments showing a split ring biased to a locked position and a split ring with an articulated joint are shown. A fourth embodiment that allows preloading of the split ring is shown also.

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