Pipe joints or couplings – Essential catch – Leaf spring
Patent
1995-02-23
1997-12-23
Melius, Terry Lee
Pipe joints or couplings
Essential catch
Leaf spring
F16L 3900
Patent
active
057000409
ABSTRACT:
A quick connector coupling for forming a joint in a fluid line includes a hollow plastic connector body extending between a male member connection end and a hose connection end. A male member received in the connector body and has an enlarged annular upset. A retainer is associated with the connector body and secures the male member in the connector body. The retainer has one or two locking loops which extend beyond the male member connection end and encircle a portion of the upset to prevent withdrawl of the male member. The retainer may be attached to the interior or exterior of the connector body, and may be made of plastic or metal.
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Bundy Corporation
Melius Terry Lee
Shackelford Heather
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