US3844586A
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Faucet connector
Assignee: Selfix Inc
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Filing: 1973-02-20
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A connector for temporarily yet securely connecting a shower hose or the like to the outwardly extending member of a faucet discharging fluid in a downward direction. The connector comprises a hollow resilient elbow-shaped body whose outside surface is polygonal in cross-section. The body has an inlet end and an outlet end having respective axes disposed at an angle comparable to the angle of fluid discharge from the faucet member. Upon installation, an inwardly-angled annular flange within the inlet end positively engages the connector upon the faucet, while the fluid is directed outwardly along the axis of the outlet end so that the fluid flow does not disturb the positive engagement of the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 G Olen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:12
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L25/00; F16L25/14; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08; E03C1/086; F16L37/00; F16L37/02; F16L37/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A detachable connector for connecting an implement to an outwardly extending elongate faucet member from which fluid is discharged, said connector comprising: a hollow generally elbow-shaped open-ended resilient body having one end defining an inlet and another end in the form of a generally cylindrical annular neck portion defining an outlet, the axes of said inlet and said outlet being disposed at an angle with respect to each other; the portion of said body extending between said inlet and said generally cylindrical annular neck portion being polygonal in cross section, a resilient generally annular inlet flange extending radially and axially inwardly from said inlet end at an angle to the axes of said inlet, the free end of said flange defining a generally circular inlet aperture for receiving a faucet member, the polygonal cross sectional external configuration of said body cooperating with said annular inlet flange for facilitating sealing engagement and positive retention of said connector on said faucet member, the cross sectional dimension of said body adjacent said inlet aperture being greater than both said inlet aperture and said outlet, said body accommodating therein the terminal portion of said faucet member from which fluid is discharged in a direction generally along the axis of said oulet and substantially at said angle to said inlet for minimizing the tendencies of said fluid discharge from said faucet member to adversely affect the sealing engagement of said connector to said faucet member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A detachable connector for connecting an implement to an outwardly extending elongate faucet member from which fluid is discharged, said connector comprising: a hollow generally elbow-shaped open-ended resilient body having one end defining an inlet and another end in the form of a generally cylindrical annular neck portion defining an outlet, the axes of said inlet and said outlet being disposed at an angle with respect to each other; the portion of said body extending between said inlet and said generally cylindrical annular neck portion being polygonal in cross section, a resilient generally annular inlet flange extending radially and axially inwardly from said inlet end at an angle to the axes of said inlet, the free end of said flange defining a generally circular inlet aperture for receiving a faucet member, the polygonal cross sectional external configuration of said body cooperating with said annular inlet flange for facilitating sealing engagement and positive retention of said connector on said faucet member, the cross sectional dimension of said body adjacent said inlet aperture being greater than both said inlet aperture and said outlet, said body accommodating therein the terminal portion of said faucet member from which fluid is discharged in a direction generally along the axis of said oulet and substantially at said angle to said inlet for minimizing the tendencies of said fluid discharge from said faucet member to adversely affect the sealing engagement of said connector to said faucet member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 including a transverse end wall portion at the inlet end of said connector extending from said polygonal external surface to said generally annular flange and formed integrally therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said polygonal portion of said body connector merges into said generally cylindrical annular neck portion at the point of minimum cross sectional dimension thereof, said polygonal portion hAving a maximum cross sectional dimension intermediate the inlet and outlet of said body.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |