Pipes and tubular conduits – With closures and plugs
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Pipes and tubular conduits
With closures and plugs
C138S09600T, C285S901000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07878219
ABSTRACT:
A fluid system component is provided that includes first and second elements configured to be removably engaged with each other and defining a fluid passageway when engaged. The first element defines at least one groove. Correspondingly, the second element includes at least one engagement member configured and arranged to be received in, and travel along, a corresponding groove. The presence of a predetermined line pressure in the fluid passageway forces each engagement member into the terminal portion of the corresponding groove, so as to substantially foreclose disengagement of the first and second elements until the fluid pressure in the fluid passageway has reached a predetermined magnitude. The fluid system component includes means for selectively securing the second element, such as a collar, in relation to the first element, such as a sleeve, when the first element is received within the second element.
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Hiltap Fittings Ltd.
Rivell John
Workman Nydegger
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