US5178422A
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Gas appliance connector assembly
Assignee: Dormont Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1992-04-23
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Granted: 1993-01-12
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Expires: 2012-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A connector assembly for delivering natural gas or propane from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a moveable gas cooking appliance on casters is provided in which a swivel is coupled with a connector which in turn is coupled between the shut-off valve and the gas appliance. The swivel maintains its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes. The swivel has a first body member which has a first and second end. A nut is rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member. The first body member is rotatable about a fixed first axis with respect to the nut which is coupled to the shut-off valve. The swivel has a second body member having a first and second end. The first end of the second body member is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member. The first end of the second body member is rotatable about a second axis which intersects the fixed first axis and is rotatable with respect to the fixed first axis. The second body member of the swivel having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the fixed first axis rotatable about the fixed first axis and intersecting the second axis. A connector is coupled at one end to the second end of the second body member of the swivel. The other end of the connector is coupled to the gas cooking appliance.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Sekerchak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L27/00; F16L27/08; F16L27/0804; F16L27/0837; F16L37/00; F16L37/22; F16L37/23; F16L37/28; F16L37/38; F16L37/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/8807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
An apparatus for delivering natural gas or propane under pressure from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a gas appliance mounted on casters which is moveable toward and away from the fixed pipe which comprises: (a) A swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a fixed first axis with respect to the nut, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the shut-off valve; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the fixed first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the fixed first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the fixed first axis and rotatable about the fixed first axis and intersecting the second axis; and (b) A corrugated flexible connector having a first and a second end, the first end of the connector coupled to the second end of the second body member of the swivel, the second end of the connector coupled to the gas appliance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
253 words
An apparatus for delivering natural gas or propane under pressure from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a gas appliance mounted on casters which is moveable toward and away from the fixed pipe which comprises: (a) A swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a fixed first axis with respect to the nut, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the shut-off valve; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the fixed first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the fixed first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the fixed first axis and rotatable about the fixed first axis and intersecting the second axis; and (b) A corrugated flexible connector having a first and a second end, the first end of the connector coupled to the second end of the second body member of the swivel, the second end of the connector coupled to the gas appliance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein the swivel is resistive to corrosive materials in food grease cutting agents.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein the rotatable nut is brass and the first and second body members of the swivel are aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein the connector is formed by corrugated stainless steel tubing having a braided stainless steel sheath protector surrounding the corrugated tubing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1 including a quick-disconnect coupling device, coupling the first end of the first body member of the swivel to the shut-off valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1 including a quick disconnect coupling device coupling the second end of the connector to the gas appliance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein the fixed first axis is oriented at an angle with respect to the second axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 4 including a coating of protective plastic surrounding the braided sheath.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
258 words
An apparatus for delivering natural of propane gas under pressure from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a gas appliance mounted on casters which is moveable toward and away from the fixed pipe which comprises: (a) A swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a first axis with respect to the nut and which axis is fixed relative to the gas appliance, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the gas appliance; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the first axis and rotatable about the first axis and intersecting the second axis; and (b) A corrugated flexible connector having a first and a second end, the second end of the connector coupled to the second end of the second body member of the swivel, the first end of the connector coupled to the shut-off valve.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
258 words
An apparatus for delivering natural of propane gas under pressure from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a gas appliance mounted on casters which is moveable toward and away from the fixed pipe which comprises: (a) A swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a first axis with respect to the nut and which axis is fixed relative to the gas appliance, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the gas appliance; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the first axis and rotatable about the first axis and intersecting the second axis; and (b) A corrugated flexible connector having a first and a second end, the second end of the connector coupled to the second end of the second body member of the swivel, the first end of the connector coupled to the shut-off valve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein the swivel is resistive to corrosive materials in food grease cutting agents.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein the rotatable nut is brass and the first and second body members of the swivel are aluminum.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein the connector is formed by corrugated stainless steel tubing having a braided stainless steel sheath protector surrounding the corrugated tubing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 including a quick disconnect coupling device coupling the first end of the connector to the shut-off valve.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 including a quick-disconnect coupling device coupling the first end of the first body member of the swivel to the gas appliance.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein the first axis is oriented at an angle with respect to the second axis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 12 including a coating of protective plastic surrounding the braided sheath.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
447 words
An apparatus for delivering natural or propane gas under pressure from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a gas appliance mounted on casters which is moveable toward and away from the fixed pipe which comprises: (a) A first swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a first axis with respect to the nut and which axis is fixed relative to the gas appliance, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the shut-off valve; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the fixed first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the fixed first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the fixed first axis and rotatable about the fixed first axis and intersecting the second axis; (b) A corrugated flexible connector having a first and a second end, the first end of the connector coupled to the second end of the second body member of the first swivel; (c) A second swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a first axis with respect to the nut and which axis is fixed relative to the gas appliance, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the gas appliance; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the first axis and rotatable about the first axis and intersecting the second axis, the second end of the second body member coupled to the second end of the connector.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
447 words
An apparatus for delivering natural or propane gas under pressure from a fixed pipe having a shut-off valve to a gas appliance mounted on casters which is moveable toward and away from the fixed pipe which comprises: (a) A first swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a first axis with respect to the nut and which axis is fixed relative to the gas appliance, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the shut-off valve; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the fixed first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the fixed first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the fixed first axis and rotatable about the fixed first axis and intersecting the second axis; (b) A corrugated flexible connector having a first and a second end, the first end of the connector coupled to the second end of the second body member of the first swivel; (c) A second swivel maintaining its shape and physical characteristics at least up to 800° F. temperature for at least ten minutes and having: (i) A first body member having a first and a second end; (ii) A nut rotatably coupled to the first end of the first body member, the first body member rotatable about a first axis with respect to the nut and which axis is fixed relative to the gas appliance, the nut having a male portion extending from the nut and coupled to the gas appliance; and (iii) A second body member having a first and a second end, the first end of the second body member rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body member, the first end of the second body member rotatable about a second axis which intersects the first axis and which is rotatable with respect to the first axis, the second body member having a third axis at the second end and adjacent to the first axis and rotatable about the first axis and intersecting the second axis, the second end of the second body member coupled to the second end of the connector.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 17 wherein the first and second swivels are resistive to corrosive materials in food grease cutting agents.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 17 wherein the rotatable nut of each swivel is brass and the first and second body members of each swivel are aluminum.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 17 wherein the connector is formed by corrugated stainless steel tubing having a braided stainless steel sheath protector surrounding the corrugated tubing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 17 including a quick-disconnect coupling device coupling the first end of the first body member of the first swivel to the shut-off valve.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 17 including a quick disconnect coupling device coupling the first end of the first body member of the second swivel to the gas appliance.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 17 wherein the first axis of each swivel is oriented at an angle with respect to the second axis of each swivel.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 20 including a coating of protective plastic surrounding the braided sheath.
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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) | 1996-01-12 | 1996-07-13 | 1997-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-12 | 2000-07-13 | 2001-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-12 | 2004-07-13 | 2005-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |