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Stop ball

US10562735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2018
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/33
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stop ball for a tube for fluid or energy is provided. The stop ball comprises a singular hollow body. The hollow body comprises and is integral with a first opening for the tube and an attachment means for attaching the stop ball to the tube, the attachment means comprising a second opening for the tube. A method for attaching a stop ball according to any one of the preceding embodiments to a tube for fluid or energy is provided. The method comprising inserting the tube through all three openings; pulling the attachment means at least partly out of the hollow body; and clamping the attachment means onto the tube.

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