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Enhanced union connection

US10053923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

18Claims

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Assignee

FORUM US, INC. · US

Inventors

Andrew J. Johnson · Brooklyn Park, US
Mark C. Dille · Magnolia, US
Wesley FREED · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 29, 2016
Grant date	Aug 21, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 10, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L19/063
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An enhanced union connection for connecting tubular members together. The enhanced union connection may include a male end member, a female end member, a wing nut, and nut retaining segments. The union connection is configured to quickly and easily connect and disconnect tubular members together, while providing and maintaining a robust connection and seal (e.g. up to 15,000 psi or more) between the tubular members when connected together.

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