Apparatus and method for disconnecting male and female connectors
US10287859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/004
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A male connector (3) to be inserted into a female connector (5). The male connector defines a conduit and comprises a locking means (39) operable to engage the female connector to thereby lock the male connector relative to the female connector. The male connector also comprises a release means (17) for unlocking the male connector to permit the male connector to be separated from the female connector. The release means is accessible from within the conduit. There may be a release tool (50) operable to disengage the male connector from the female connector and retain the male connector after the male connector has been disengaged from the female connector.
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