Connector for tube and connected tubular structure

Joints and connections – Member ends joined by inserted section – Expansible section

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C403S368000

Reexamination Certificate

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06874971

ABSTRACT:
A connector for connecting lengths of tubing in an end to end relation, the connector comprises a central body comprising first and second cooperating members operatively associated with a mechanism for moving the cooperating members in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the connector and wedge members, the wedge members surrounding the central body and resting against the central body so that when the cooperating members are caused to move apart, the wedge members are urged outwardly to uniformly engage the interior of a tube to be connected.

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