Fluid handling – Systems – Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-17
2011-12-27
Fristoe, Jr., John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
C251S149600, C251S149100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08082950
ABSTRACT:
A tube connector for connecting a fluid supplying device to a tube for supplying the fluid from the fluid supplying device to the tube is provided, which comprises: a connector body comprising a penetration hole that is formed therein, a mounting portion for connecting the fluid supplying device thereto, and a tube connecting portion for connecting the tube thereto; a connecting unit disposed within the penetration hole for connecting the tube to the connector body; a valve unit disposed inside the penetration hole for controlling inflow of the fluid supplied from the fluid supplying device; a spacer having one end that contacts the tube inserted into the penetration hole within the penetration hole so as to operate the valve unit, and the other end that forms a passage between the other end and the valve unit; and a pressure control unit that is disposed between the valve unit and the spacer for controlling flow from the fluid supplying device in a predetermined pressure range.
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Corless Peter F.
Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
Fristoe, Jr. John
Hyundai Motor Company
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