Stop ball
US10562735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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