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Tool-free metal conduit connector and related methods

US10844987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

REPUBLIC CONDUIT, INC. · US

Inventors

Sheridon Petersen · Louisville, US
Barry Peters · Louisville, US
Bruce Thompson · Granbury, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2017
Grant date	Nov 24, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L37/091
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A threadless connector includes a connector body having a central bore therethrough and a retainer ring disposed in an end of the connector body. The retainer ring has a plurality of teeth segments inwardly angled to contact an end of a conduit inserted into the connector body.

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