Hose coupler

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Swivel

C285S275000, C285S278000, C285S281000, C285S242000, C285S256000, C285S258000, C285S259000

Reexamination Certificate

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07108292

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for coupling ends of a first hose and a second hose. The apparatus comprises a male coupler configured to attach to the first hose, and a female coupler having an inner cavity and being configured to attach to the second hose in the inner cavity by way of a first ferrule assembly. The first ferrule assembly comprises an outer ferrule positionable on an outside surface of the second hose proximate a first end of the second hose, and an inner ferrule positionable on an inside surface of the second hose and configured to rotatably couple with the female coupler so that the inner ferrule may swivel relative to the female coupler thereby enabling the female coupler to be swiveled about the second hose without rotating the second hose. The male coupler and the female coupler are configured to couple to each other.

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