US4305608A
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Ferrule, coupling and process
Assignee: Gates Corp
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Filing: 1979-07-13
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Granted: 1981-12-15
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Expires: 1999-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A ferrule for use with a male stem which together define a coupling for flexible hose, the ferrule including a sleeve having an inside surface from which extend a plurality of longitudinally oriented ribs that are circumferentially spaced from each other. The ferrule is preferably made by extruding a metal tube and forming a plurality of longitudinal ribs, circumferentially spaced from each other along thetube inside surface; and cutting the tube in desired lengths to define ferrules.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Stuemky
- 👤 David E. Jewell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/20; F16L33/207; F16L33/2071; F16L33/2073; F16L33/2076; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49879; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49909; Y10T29/49913; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A ferrule for use in coupling hose having a wire reinforcement between a tube and cover comprising: a sleeve having length, an inside surface, and axis, and ends; a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs extended longitudinally a major length of the sleeve and substantially radially inwardly from the sleeve inside surface, the ribs generally axially oriented with the sleeve axis and having longitudinally extending surface portions that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through the hose cover and being partially embedded by portions of the wire reinforcement to grip the wire reinforcement and secure the hose to the ferrule; and a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth at one sleeve end where each tooth is formed as a portion of one of said ribs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A ferrule for use in coupling hose having a wire reinforcement between a tube and cover comprising: a sleeve having length, an inside surface, and axis, and ends; a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs extended longitudinally a major length of the sleeve and substantially radially inwardly from the sleeve inside surface, the ribs generally axially oriented with the sleeve axis and having longitudinally extending surface portions that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through the hose cover and being partially embedded by portions of the wire reinforcement to grip the wire reinforcement and secure the hose to the ferrule; and a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth at one sleeve end where each tooth is formed as a portion of one of said ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A ferrule for use in coupling hose having a wire reinforcement between a tube and cover comprising: a sleeve having length, an inside surface, an axis, and ends and; a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs extended longitudinally a major length of the sleeve and substantially radially inwardly from the sleeve inside surface, the ribs generally axially oriented with the sleeve axis and having longitudinally extending surface portions that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through the hose cover and being partially embedded by portions of the wire reinforcement to grip the wire reinforcement and secure the hose to the ferrule, and wherein each rib has a transverse groove near one sleeve end and wherein the rib grooves are annularly aligned with each other in relation to the sleeve axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A ferrule for use in coupling hose having a wire reinforcement between a tube and cover comprising: a sleeve having length, an inside surface, an axis, and ends and; a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs extended longitudinally a major length of the sleeve and substantially radially inwardly from the sleeve inside surface, the ribs generally axially oriented with the sleeve axis and having longitudinally extending surface portions that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through the hose cover and being partially embedded by portions of the wire reinforcement to grip the wire reinforcement and secure the hose to the ferrule, and wherein each rib has a transverse groove near one sleeve end and wherein the rib grooves are annularly aligned with each other in relation to the sleeve axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
148 words
A hose assembly of the type having a hose with a tube, twined wire reinforcement and cover; and couplings attached to the hose ends that each have a male stem with a ferrule locking collar, and a ferrule positioned substantially concentric with the stem and having an inside surface wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs, projecting from the inside surface of the ferrule substantially radially inwardly and oriented substantially longitudinally in relation with the ferrule, the ribs having longitudinally extending surface portions that are partially embedded by and are in longitudinal contact with portions of the wire reinforcement whereby the ribs grip the wire reinforcement and secure the hose to the ferrule; and means for attaching the ferrule to the stem locking collar comprising a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth projecting from the inside surface of the ferrule and extending behind the locking collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
A hose assembly of the type having a hose with a tube, twined wire reinforcement and cover; and couplings attached to the hose ends that each have a male stem with a ferrule locking collar, and a ferrule positioned substantially concentric with the stem and having an inside surface wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs, projecting from the inside surface of the ferrule substantially radially inwardly and oriented substantially longitudinally in relation with the ferrule, the ribs having longitudinally extending surface portions that are partially embedded by and are in longitudinal contact with portions of the wire reinforcement whereby the ribs grip the wire reinforcement and secure the hose to the ferrule; and means for attaching the ferrule to the stem locking collar comprising a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth projecting from the inside surface of the ferrule and extending behind the locking collar.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for making a ferrule for a hose coupling comprising the steps of: extruding a tube and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced, longitudinal ribs that extend substantially radially inwardly along the inside surface of the tube while simultaneously forming longitudinal extending surface portions on the ribs that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through a hose cover and being partially embedded by portions of a wire reinforcement of a hose; cutting the tube into desired lengths to define ferrules; and forming an internal chamfer on one end of the ferrule at a desired conical angle; and beveling end portions of the ribs as an extension of the internal chamfer.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for making a ferrule for a hose coupling comprising the steps of: extruding a tube and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced, longitudinal ribs that extend substantially radially inwardly along the inside surface of the tube while simultaneously forming longitudinal extending surface portions on the ribs that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through a hose cover and being partially embedded by portions of a wire reinforcement of a hose; cutting the tube into desired lengths to define ferrules; and forming an internal chamfer on one end of the ferrule at a desired conical angle; and beveling end portions of the ribs as an extension of the internal chamfer.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for making a ferrule for coupling a hose of the type with a wire reinforcement between a tube and cover comprising the steps of: extruding a tube of desired length and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced, longitudinal ribs that extend longitudinally the length of the tube substantially radially inwardly along the inside surface of the tube while simultaneously forming longitudinal extending surface portions on the ribs that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through the hose cover being partially embedded by portions of a wire reinforcement of a hose; cutting the tube into desired lengths to define ferrules having first and second ends; and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth from the ribs at one of said ends of the ferrule to define an internal, serrated collar while retaining a major length of the ribs.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for making a ferrule for coupling a hose of the type with a wire reinforcement between a tube and cover comprising the steps of: extruding a tube of desired length and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced, longitudinal ribs that extend longitudinally the length of the tube substantially radially inwardly along the inside surface of the tube while simultaneously forming longitudinal extending surface portions on the ribs that define sufficiently sharp means for cutting through the hose cover being partially embedded by portions of a wire reinforcement of a hose; cutting the tube into desired lengths to define ferrules having first and second ends; and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth from the ribs at one of said ends of the ferrule to define an internal, serrated collar while retaining a major length of the ribs.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for making a ferrule for a hose coupling comprising the steps of: extruding a tube and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced, longitudinal ribs that extend substantially radially inwardly along the inside surface of the tube while simultaneously forming longitudinal extending surface portions on the ribs that define means for being partially embedded by portions of a wire reinforcement of a hose; cutting the tube into desired lengths to define ferrules having first and second ends; and crimping the ferrule while simultaneously forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth from the ribs at one of said ends.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for making a ferrule for a hose coupling comprising the steps of: extruding a tube and forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced, longitudinal ribs that extend substantially radially inwardly along the inside surface of the tube while simultaneously forming longitudinal extending surface portions on the ribs that define means for being partially embedded by portions of a wire reinforcement of a hose; cutting the tube into desired lengths to define ferrules having first and second ends; and crimping the ferrule while simultaneously forming a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth from the ribs at one of said ends.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a ferrule for use with a male stem having a collar, the ferrule of the type with an end portion that is reducible to a smaller diameter, such as by swaging or crimping, to engage and attach to the stem collar at an inside surface of the ferrule, the improvement comprising: means for attaching the ferrule to the stem collar comprising a plurality of longitudinally oriented ribs longitudinally extending and projecting from the inside surface at the attachable end portion of the ferrule, the ribs deformable against the stem collar to define a transverse groove in each rib leaving teeth formed of the ribs to extend behind the stem collar to attach the ferrule to the male stem when the ferrule is reduced to the smaller diameter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a ferrule for use with a male stem having a collar, the ferrule of the type with an end portion that is reducible to a smaller diameter, such as by swaging or crimping, to engage and attach to the stem collar at an inside surface of the ferrule, the improvement comprising: means for attaching the ferrule to the stem collar comprising a plurality of longitudinally oriented ribs longitudinally extending and projecting from the inside surface at the attachable end portion of the ferrule, the ribs deformable against the stem collar to define a transverse groove in each rib leaving teeth formed of the ribs to extend behind the stem collar to attach the ferrule to the male stem when the ferrule is reduced to the smaller diameter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
130 words
A coupling for use with hose and of the type having a male stem with a collar, and a ferrule positioned substantially concentric with the stem and having an end portion reduced to a smaller diameter, such as by swaging or crimping, to engage and attach to the stem collar at an inside surface of the ferrule, the stem and ferrule defining an annular hose-end receiving cavity, wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of longitudinally oriented ribs longitudinally extending and projecting from the inside surface at the attachable end portion of the ferrule where they are deformed against the stem collar to define teeth formed of the ribs that extend behind the collar and attach the ferrule to the male stem when the ferrule is reduced to the smaller diameter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
130 words
A coupling for use with hose and of the type having a male stem with a collar, and a ferrule positioned substantially concentric with the stem and having an end portion reduced to a smaller diameter, such as by swaging or crimping, to engage and attach to the stem collar at an inside surface of the ferrule, the stem and ferrule defining an annular hose-end receiving cavity, wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of longitudinally oriented ribs longitudinally extending and projecting from the inside surface at the attachable end portion of the ferrule where they are deformed against the stem collar to define teeth formed of the ribs that extend behind the collar and attach the ferrule to the male stem when the ferrule is reduced to the smaller diameter.
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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) | 1984-12-14 | 1985-06-15 | 1985-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-14 | 1989-06-15 | 1989-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-14 | 1993-06-15 | 1993-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |