US3168333A
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Quick detachable hose coupling
Assignee: ROSTRA ENGINEERED COMPONENTS Inc A CORP OF CT
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Filing: 1962-02-28
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Granted: 1965-02-02
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Expires: 1982-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter H Dziura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/08; F16L37/12; F16L37/1215; F16L37/48; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17411; Y10T279/17487; Y10T279/17521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A QUICK DETACHABLE HOSE COUPLING COMPRISING (A) A BODY MEMBER PERMANENTLY SECURED TO THE END OF THE HOSE AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING RADIAL FLANGE AT ITS END; (B) A MOLDED MEMBER OF PLIABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A CIRCULAR BASE SURROUNDING SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE; (C) A PLURALITY OF FINGERS INTEGRAL WITH SAID BASE PROVIDING INTERNALLY THREADED SEGMENTS TO ADAPT THE SAME FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A COMPLEMENTARY MALE FITTING, SAID FINGERS BEING OUTWARDLY FLEXIBLE TO PERMIT THE SAME TO BE FORCIBLY TELESCOPED ON TO OR AWAY FROM SUCH MALE FITTING; (D) A SLEEVE OF RIGID MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BE TELESCOPED AROUND SAID FINGERS TO CONFINE THEM AGAINST OUTWARD FLEXING; AND, (E) CO-OPERATING MEANS ON SAID SLEEVE AND FINGERS TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION WHILE PERMITTING RELATIVE SLIDING MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A QUICK DETACHABLE HOSE COUPLING COMPRISING (A) A BODY MEMBER PERMANENTLY SECURED TO THE END OF THE HOSE AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING RADIAL FLANGE AT ITS END; (B) A MOLDED MEMBER OF PLIABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A CIRCULAR BASE SURROUNDING SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE; (C) A PLURALITY OF FINGERS INTEGRAL WITH SAID BASE PROVIDING INTERNALLY THREADED SEGMENTS TO ADAPT THE SAME FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A COMPLEMENTARY MALE FITTING, SAID FINGERS BEING OUTWARDLY FLEXIBLE TO PERMIT THE SAME TO BE FORCIBLY TELESCOPED ON TO OR AWAY FROM SUCH MALE FITTING; (D) A SLEEVE OF RIGID MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BE TELESCOPED AROUND SAID FINGERS TO CONFINE THEM AGAINST OUTWARD FLEXING; AND, (E) CO-OPERATING MEANS ON SAID SLEEVE AND FINGERS TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION WHILE PERMITTING RELATIVE SLIDING MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1968-02-02 | 1968-08-03 | 1969-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-02 | 1972-08-03 | 1973-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-02 | 1976-08-03 | 1977-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |