Method of making flexible connectors

Details Method of making flexible connectors Method of making flexible connectors

2006-06-16

2008-10-07

Arbes, C. J (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Gas and water specific plumbing component making

C029S447000, C029S516000, C285S222500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07430805

ABSTRACT:
A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing, a polymeric sleeve aligned with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing, and a length of mesh tubing extending the entire length of corrugated tubing and over the polymeric sleeve. The distal end of the corrugated tubing, the polymeric sleeve, and the distal end of the length of mesh tubing are received in a sleeve which is formed integrally with an end piece. The sleeve is crimped into permanent retaining engagement with the length of corrugated tubing, the polymeric sleeve, and the length of mesh tubing. The end piece functions to secure the flexible connector into engagement with an adjacent component.

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