Pipe joints or couplings – Essential catch – Leaf spring
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Hewitt, James M (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Essential catch
Leaf spring
C285S322000, C285S921000, C285S243000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866710
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly having a male member, a female member and a retainer for releasably securing the male member and the female member. The retainer has inner retainer arms for engaging the male member and an interior portion of the female member, and an outer retainer flange for engaging an outer portion of the female member.
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Bettio Dario
Sheppard Jeff
Dana Canada Corporation
Hewitt James M
Ridout & Maybee LLP
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