Self-tightening soft tubing fitting and method

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1989-03-21

1990-08-07

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

With assembly means or feature

Handle or handwheel for rotary engagement

285 93, 285255, 285921, F16L 3500

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049462008

ABSTRACT:
An improved self-tightening fitting and fitting connector for use with soft tubing includes a stem having a flange at one end over which a piece of soft tubing may be pulled, and a sleeve which is slidable over the stem and has an inwardly extending lip with a connect surface thereon.

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