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US3953060A
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Slip-proof coupling device
Assignee: INSTRUMENTATION INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-20
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Granted: 1976-04-27
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Expires: 1991-09-20
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a coupling device comprising a sleeve, forming an adapter for connecting tubing of different sizes, particularly tubing used in respiratory systems in hospitals. The sleeve has fixed thereto a pair of external diametrically disposed mushroom-like buttons by which an elastic tape with a series of holes secures a tubing to the sleeve and prevents accidental separation therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Bela Eross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0463; A61M16/08; A61M39/00; A61M39/10; A61M39/1011; F; F16; F16L; F16L27/00; F16L27/12; F16L55/00; F16L55/005; A61M16/0816; A61M16/0825; A61M2039/1077; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/4588; Y10T24/45901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A coupling assembly for coupling sections of tubing, comprising a sleeve member to the opposite ends of which sections of tubing may be telescopically joined to form a connection, fastening members on opposite sides of said sleeve member, a swivel fitting provided between one of said sections of tubing and said sleeve member, a first elongated resilient strap the opposite ends of which are provided with a plurality of spaced engaging means removably securable to the fastening members on said sleeve member said resilient strap removably engaged intermediate said ends to one part of said swivel fitting, and a second resilient strap removably secured adjacent its opposite ends to fastening members on another part of said swivel fitting and engaged intermediate its said ends to said one section of tubing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A coupling assembly for coupling sections of tubing, comprising a sleeve member to the opposite ends of which sections of tubing may be telescopically joined to form a connection, fastening members on opposite sides of said sleeve member, a swivel fitting provided between one of said sections of tubing and said sleeve member, a first elongated resilient strap the opposite ends of which are provided with a plurality of spaced engaging means removably securable to the fastening members on said sleeve member said resilient strap removably engaged intermediate said ends to one part of said swivel fitting, and a second resilient strap removably secured adjacent its opposite ends to fastening members on another part of said swivel fitting and engaged intermediate its said ends to said one section of tubing.
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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) | 1979-04-27 | 1979-10-27 | 1980-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-27 | 1983-10-27 | 1984-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-27 | 1987-10-27 | 1988-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |