Title:
QUICK CONNECT HOSE COUPLING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003071177
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A hose and quick connect coupling assembly comprising a receiving hose (102), an insertion hose (130), a pair of quick connection coupling halves (10) each coupling half being identical to the other, and a securing clasp (50). The securing clasp (50) releasably secures the coupling halves (10) around the receiving hose (102), thereby forming a releasable coupling as the insertion hose (130) is inserted into the receiving hose (102). The insertion hose (130) may be removed by depressing the coupling halves (10) together, causing the top portion thereof to pivot away from the insertion hose (130). The securing clasp (50) may also be removed from the hose coupling, thereby removing the coupling halves (10) from the receiving hose (102).
Inventors:
THOMAS KURT (US)
ZENDZIAN DANIEL (US)
ZENDZIAN DANIEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/004215
Publication Date:
August 26, 2004
Filing Date:
February 13, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MASCO CORP (US)
THOMAS KURT (US)
ZENDZIAN DANIEL (US)
THOMAS KURT (US)
ZENDZIAN DANIEL (US)
International Classes:
F16L21/06; F16L37/08; (IPC1-7): F16L21/06; F16L35/00
Foreign References:
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| US3791679A | 1974-02-12 | |||
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