Gap filling shipping cap for leveraged refrigerant fitting
US11060653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L57/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The block fitting assembly comprises a male block having a projecting portion extending from a planar face thereof and a sealing and capping element configured for engagement with the male block. The sealing and capping element includes a face portion for engaging the planar face of the male block and a cap portion projecting from the face portion. The cap portion includes a circumferentially extending sidewall having a webbed portion and a cover portion. The cover portion of the sidewall is configured to be separated from the cap portion by a tearing or shearing of the cap portion at the webbed portion of the sidewall.
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