Pipe joints or couplings – Swivel – Pipe in socket type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Bochna, David (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Swivel
Pipe in socket type
C285S134100, C128S207140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07147252
ABSTRACT:
A connector for a respiratory assembly is provided. The connector includes a body that has a first end and a second end. The body has a passage disposed therethrough from the first end to the second end to allow for transport of fluids and objects through the body. The passage changes direction approximately 120° between the first end and the second end. The first end includes a coupling that is configured to rotatably engage a first member of the respiratory assembly. The second end includes a coupling that is configured to rotatably engage a second member of the respiratory assembly.
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Crump Chet M.
Madsen Edward B.
Teuscher L. John
Van Hooser D. Theron
Bochna David
Dority & Manning
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
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