Pipe joints or couplings – Vacuum cleaner type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Vacuum cleaner type
C285S320000, C015S327100, C015S327700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07134694
ABSTRACT:
An adapter for connecting a hose to a hose receptacle of an object in a locking relationship. The adapter includes a first end adapted to be fixedly attached to one of the hose receptacle or the hose and a second end having a first locking element adapted to selectively engage a second locking element to establish a locking relationship. The adapter is suitable for adapting a friction-based vacuum appliance hose connection receptacle such that it can be used with a hose-locking mechanism to selectively, securely lock the hose to the vacuum appliance.
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Holsten Stuart V
Young Jeffrey L
Emerson Electric Co.
Hewitt James M.
Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP
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