US4575133A
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Conduit connector
Assignee: ABB Installation Products International LLC
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Filing: 1984-08-27
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2004-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A connecting member for use in connecting a corrugated conduit to another member. The connecting member has a wall defining a cylinder with circular ends. At least one of the ends is a conduit entry end. A resilient finger is mounted by one end in an opening in the wall. The free end of the finger has a projection extending radially of the wall. The conduit is mounted in the connecting member and held there by the projection cooperating with a rib of the conduit.
Inventors
- 👤 William Nattel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L25/00; F16L25/0036; F16L25/0045; F16L37/00; F16L37/008; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0616; H02G3/0691; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A connecting member for use in connecting a corrugated conduit to another member, the conduit being of the type having longitudinally spaced-apart, circular ribs on its inner and outer surfaces, the connecting member having: a cylindrical wall with circular ends, at least one of the ends forming a conduit entry end; at least one opening in the wall; a resilient finger in each opening and connected at one end to the wall; said finger extending in a circumferential direction, transverse to the central, longitudinal axis of the member; the finger having a projection at its other free end, the projection extending radially past the wall to cooperate, when the conduit is mounted on the member, with a rib on the conduit to hold the conduit on the member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A connecting member for use in connecting a corrugated conduit to another member, the conduit being of the type having longitudinally spaced-apart, circular ribs on its inner and outer surfaces, the connecting member having: a cylindrical wall with circular ends, at least one of the ends forming a conduit entry end; at least one opening in the wall; a resilient finger in each opening and connected at one end to the wall; said finger extending in a circumferential direction, transverse to the central, longitudinal axis of the member; the finger having a projection at its other free end, the projection extending radially past the wall to cooperate, when the conduit is mounted on the member, with a rib on the conduit to hold the conduit on the member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A connecting member as claimed in claim 1 wherein the projection at the free end of the finger extends radially outwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A connecting member as claimed in claim 2 wherein the projection has a camming surface on its side nearest the entry end of the member, and a stop surface on its side farthest from the entry end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A connecting member as claimed in claim 1 wherein the projection has a camming surface on its side nearest the entry end of the member, and a stop surface on its side farthest from the entry end.
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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) | 1989-03-10 | 1989-09-09 | 1990-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-10 | 1993-09-09 | 1994-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-10 | 1997-09-09 | 1998-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |