US3167331A
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Hose coupling connection
Assignee: Dixon Valve and Coupling Co LLC
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Filing: 1962-06-01
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1982-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don J Marshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:58
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/22; F16L33/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A HOSE COUPLING CONNECTION, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A NIPPLE ON WHICH THE END PORTION OF A HOSE IS TELESCOPED IN ASSEMBLY, SAID NIPPLE HAVING A RADIAL SURFACE ENGAGEABLE BY THE END SURFACE OF THE HOSE, AN ANNULAR CIRCUMFERENTIALLY RESILIENT GRIPPER RING SURROUNDING THE HOSE ON SAID NIPPLE, A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTAL GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL RIGID ROLLER ELEMENTS EQUALLY SPACED AROUND SAID RING, CIRCUMFERENTIALLY RESILIENT SPACER ELEMENTS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SEGMENTAL ROLLER ELEMENTS, AN ANNULAR SLEEVE EMBRACING SAID NIPPLE, HOSE AND GRIPPER RING, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A FRUSTO-CONICAL TAPERED SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SEGMENTAL ROLLER ELEMENTS ON SAID GRIPPER RING TO ROLL THEM ALONG ON THE HOSE AND SQUEEZE IT UPON THE NIPPLE, AND MEANS FOR HOLDING THE SLEEVE AND NIPPLE TOGETHER AGAINST AXIAL SEPARATION IN FINAL ASSEMBLY POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A HOSE COUPLING CONNECTION, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A NIPPLE ON WHICH THE END PORTION OF A HOSE IS TELESCOPED IN ASSEMBLY, SAID NIPPLE HAVING A RADIAL SURFACE ENGAGEABLE BY THE END SURFACE OF THE HOSE, AN ANNULAR CIRCUMFERENTIALLY RESILIENT GRIPPER RING SURROUNDING THE HOSE ON SAID NIPPLE, A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTAL GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL RIGID ROLLER ELEMENTS EQUALLY SPACED AROUND SAID RING, CIRCUMFERENTIALLY RESILIENT SPACER ELEMENTS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SEGMENTAL ROLLER ELEMENTS, AN ANNULAR SLEEVE EMBRACING SAID NIPPLE, HOSE AND GRIPPER RING, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A FRUSTO-CONICAL TAPERED SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SEGMENTAL ROLLER ELEMENTS ON SAID GRIPPER RING TO ROLL THEM ALONG ON THE HOSE AND SQUEEZE IT UPON THE NIPPLE, AND MEANS FOR HOLDING THE SLEEVE AND NIPPLE TOGETHER AGAINST AXIAL SEPARATION IN FINAL ASSEMBLY POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |