US4652064A
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Composite electronic and fluid connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-25
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Granted: 1987-03-24
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Expires: 2005-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A multiple passage snap-together coupling for releaseably connecting hose or electrical conductor ends, the coupling having yieldable body members arranged for snap-together engagement and incorporating tubular grommets positioned in the snap-together body members and arranged for sealing registry when the body members are engaged. The tubular grommets receive and are secured to pipes, tubes, electrical conductors and the like the coupling being sealed against leakage when connections are effected.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Cetrone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/005; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/73; H01R13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A snap together composite electrical and fluid conduit connector comprising a pair of companion resilient distortable body members having opposing engaging surfaces, each having at least one through aperture extending from said engaging surface to an opposite outer surface thereof, each of said resilient distortable body members having annular tubular grommet receiving configurations in and around said through apertures therein and at least one rigid tubular grommet having annular fastening configurations thereon positioned in each of said through apertures with said annular fastening configurations in registering engagement with said receiving configurations, said tubular grommets having bores receiving said electrical and fluid conduits, registering flanges on said tubular grommets sealingly engaging one another, and engaging fastening means on said resilient distortable body members holding said engaging surfaces of said resilient distortable body members and said registering flanges in sealing engagement with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A snap together composite electrical and fluid conduit connector comprising a pair of companion resilient distortable body members having opposing engaging surfaces, each having at least one through aperture extending from said engaging surface to an opposite outer surface thereof, each of said resilient distortable body members having annular tubular grommet receiving configurations in and around said through apertures therein and at least one rigid tubular grommet having annular fastening configurations thereon positioned in each of said through apertures with said annular fastening configurations in registering engagement with said receiving configurations, said tubular grommets having bores receiving said electrical and fluid conduits, registering flanges on said tubular grommets sealingly engaging one another, and engaging fastening means on said resilient distortable body members holding said engaging surfaces of said resilient distortable body members and said registering flanges in sealing engagement with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
The snap together composite electrical and fluid conduit connector set forth in claim 1 and wherein said grommet receiving configurations around said apertures in said resilient distortable body members comprise upstanding annular distortable tapered ribs on the engaging surface of one of said resilient distortable body members and annular recesses in the engaging surface of the other one of said resilient distortable body members, outturned flanges on said tubular grommets arranged for registry within said upstanding annular ribs and with said annular recesses of said resilient distortable body members respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The snap together composite electrical and fluid conduit connector set forth in claim 1 and wherein said opposing engaging surfaces of said resilient distortable body members are bowed toward one another whereby said engaging surfaces are held in distorted sealing relation to one another by said engaging fastening means.
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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) | 1990-03-23 | 1990-09-22 | 1991-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-23 | 1994-09-22 | 1995-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-23 | 1998-09-22 | 1999-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |