US3758138A
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Tube connection for fluid handling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-21
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-10-21
Abstract
Abstract In fluid handling apparatus, a block has a chamber and ports opening from said chamber through one side of the block, a support plate has a hole alined with each port, a connector for a flexible tube is located in each hole and is formed at one end for connection thereto of a flexible tube and has at its other end a head clamped between said support plate and said side of the block with a fluid-tight joint.
Inventors
- 👤 R Roseman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L39/00; F16L39/02; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/088; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86574; Y10T137/8667; Y10T137/86694; Y10T137/8671
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
For use in fluid handling apparatus, a chambered block having a port, a connector and a support plate therefor, and a flexible plastic tube connected thereby to said port, said connector comprising a shank insertable through a hole in said support plate and whose end portions respectively are a truncated conical head frictionally insertable into said port with a fluid tight fit and to be clamped between said support plate and said block and a frusto-conical portion extending inwardly of the shank with its larger end providng a circumferential shoulder over which the end of said flexible elastic tube is stretched with a fluid tight joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
For use in fluid handling apparatus, a chambered block having a port, a connector and a support plate therefor, and a flexible plastic tube connected thereby to said port, said connector comprising a shank insertable through a hole in said support plate and whose end portions respectively are a truncated conical head frictionally insertable into said port with a fluid tight fit and to be clamped between said support plate and said block and a frusto-conical portion extending inwardly of the shank with its larger end providng a circumferential shoulder over which the end of said flexible elastic tube is stretched with a fluid tight joint.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |