US4006922A
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Non-threaded tubing connector
Assignee: Merit Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-20
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1995-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A thin plastic tube has at the end a continuous or interrupted inclined plane means which collapses the plastic tube end section over a nipple or another tube end. The plastic tube end section is inserted over the nipple or other tube end to be sealed thereby with a locking ring drawn over the inclined plane means. The locking ring is drawn over the inclined plane surfaces to uniformly collapse the tube end section into engagement with the nipple or other tube end with a sealing force and with the locking sleeve in frictional locked engagement therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald D. Bartholomew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/32; F16L37/00; F16L37/02; F16L37/04; F16L37/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In a tube for a fluid, a tube body having an end section insertable over a tubular element which extends therewithin, the wall of said tube body is corrugated having alternate inwardly and outwardly presenting continuous annular sections, an inwardly presenting continuous annular bead near the end of the tubular element received by an inwardly presenting corrugation into which the bead extends, and means comprising a locking sleeve for securing the inwardly presenting corrugation over said bead, and a sealing element provided in a second inwardly presenting continuous corrugation which is maintained in engagement with said tubular element by said locking sleeve, said tube body having an inclined plane means converging toward the end and having thereat means comprising a locking lip for securing the end of the locking sleeve when passed thereover and moved to locking position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a tube for a fluid, a tube body having an end section insertable over a tubular element which extends therewithin, the wall of said tube body is corrugated having alternate inwardly and outwardly presenting continuous annular sections, an inwardly presenting continuous annular bead near the end of the tubular element received by an inwardly presenting corrugation into which the bead extends, and means comprising a locking sleeve for securing the inwardly presenting corrugation over said bead, and a sealing element provided in a second inwardly presenting continuous corrugation which is maintained in engagement with said tubular element by said locking sleeve, said tube body having an inclined plane means converging toward the end and having thereat means comprising a locking lip for securing the end of the locking sleeve when passed thereover and moved to locking position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a tube for a fluid as recited in claim 1, wherein tubular outwardly corrugated means is provided across said outwardly presenting annular sections of said tube body to resist the expansion thereof when pressurized therewithin while retaining a desired degree of flexibility.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a tube for a fluid as recited in claim 1, wherein a radially extending flange is provided on the inner end of the locking sleeve by which its outer end is moved axially over said locking lip.
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) | 1980-02-08 | 1980-08-09 | 1981-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-08 | 1984-08-09 | 1985-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-08 | 1988-08-09 | 1989-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |