Coupling

Details Coupling Coupling

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Essential catch

C285S081000, C285S082000, C137S515500

Reexamination Certificate

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06848722

ABSTRACT:
A coupling for connecting a vacuum line to a body such as an autoclave to be evacuated, the coupling having a first part adapted to be sealingly engaged by welding upon the wall of the autoclave about an aperture therein, and having an internal bore which thus communicates with the interior of the autoclave, and a second part also having an internal bore for communication with the bore of the first part. The second part thus serves as a removable cartridge which is slidably engaged within the first part with sealing rings radially and axially sealing the two-parts together to prevent fluid leakage therebetween. The cartridge includes a spring-loaded valve. A circlip enables separation of the cartridge from the first part, and a circlip enables removal of the valve parts from the cartridge.

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