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US3378282A
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Tube coupling
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1965-12-30
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1985-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Henry William Demler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L13/00; F16L13/14; F16L13/141; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49909; Y10T29/49913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A DEVICE FOR BEING SECURED TO AN END OF A TUBULAR CONDUIT MEMBER COMPRISING A MEMBER OF ORGANIC PLASTIC HAVING A TUBULAR PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN INTERIOR WALL, SAID INTERIOR WALL HAVING A FIRST SECTION AND A SECOND SECTION, SAID FIRST SECTION HAVING A CONTINUOUS SURFACE CORRESPONDING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID CONDUIT MEMBER FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE FLUID-TIGHT SEAL WITH SAID CONDUIT MEMBER, SAID SECOND SECTION BEING CLOSED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND HAVING A NONCONTINUOUS AREA, SAID AREA HAVING A PLURALITY OF SURFACES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH A LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID MEMBER, FERRULE MEANS DISPOSABLE ON AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID MEMBER OVERLYING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS, SAID FERRULE MEANS BEING REDUCEABLE IN DIAMETER UPON RADIAL PRESSURE BEING APPLIED THERETO WHEN SAID END OF SAID CONDUIT MEMBER IS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID PORTION TO CAUSE SAID MEMBER TO SEALINGLY ENGAGE SAID CONDUIT MEMBER AND DEFORM SAID CONDUIT MEMBER GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID NONCONTINUOUS AREA.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
A DEVICE FOR BEING SECURED TO AN END OF A TUBULAR CONDUIT MEMBER COMPRISING A MEMBER OF ORGANIC PLASTIC HAVING A TUBULAR PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN INTERIOR WALL, SAID INTERIOR WALL HAVING A FIRST SECTION AND A SECOND SECTION, SAID FIRST SECTION HAVING A CONTINUOUS SURFACE CORRESPONDING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID CONDUIT MEMBER FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE FLUID-TIGHT SEAL WITH SAID CONDUIT MEMBER, SAID SECOND SECTION BEING CLOSED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND HAVING A NONCONTINUOUS AREA, SAID AREA HAVING A PLURALITY OF SURFACES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH A LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID MEMBER, FERRULE MEANS DISPOSABLE ON AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID MEMBER OVERLYING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS, SAID FERRULE MEANS BEING REDUCEABLE IN DIAMETER UPON RADIAL PRESSURE BEING APPLIED THERETO WHEN SAID END OF SAID CONDUIT MEMBER IS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID PORTION TO CAUSE SAID MEMBER TO SEALINGLY ENGAGE SAID CONDUIT MEMBER AND DEFORM SAID CONDUIT MEMBER GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID NONCONTINUOUS AREA.
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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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |