US4688829A
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Tube joint
Assignee: Nifco Inc
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Filing: 1986-09-03
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2006-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A tube joint comprises a tube joint body for interconnecting tubes for passing a fluid, a securement member secured to a panel so as to extend along the panel, a hinge coupling together the tube joint body and the securement member, and locking means provided between the tube joint body and the securement member for locking the tube joint body at a prescribed position at which the tube joint body extends along the panel with the hinge held flexed.
Inventors
- 👤 Mitsugu Shioda
- 👤 Akio Inaba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:02
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L41/00; F16L41/02; F16L41/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A tube joint comprising: a tube joint body for interconnecting tubes for passing a fluid; a securement member connectable to a panel so as to extend along said panel; a hinge connecting said tube joint body to said securement member for movement between a first position spaced from said panel, and a second position adjacent the panel when the securement member is secured to the panel; and locking means acting between said tube joint body and said securement member for releasably engaging said tube joint body in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A tube joint comprising: a tube joint body for interconnecting tubes for passing a fluid; a securement member connectable to a panel so as to extend along said panel; a hinge connecting said tube joint body to said securement member for movement between a first position spaced from said panel, and a second position adjacent the panel when the securement member is secured to the panel; and locking means acting between said tube joint body and said securement member for releasably engaging said tube joint body in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The tube joint of claim 1, wherein said locking means comprises eleastic clamp means for releasably retaining said joint tube body in said second position, said elastic clamp means being shaped for partially underlying said joint tube body when in said second position, thereby preventing movement from said second position until desired.
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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) | 1990-08-24 | 1991-02-23 | 1991-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-24 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-24 | 1999-02-23 | 1999-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |