Method and apparatus for disconnection of hoses and other conduits
US11320081B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/62
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disconnect assembly for operationally attaching a hose or other fluid conduit to a fluid inlet and selectively decoupling the hose or conduit from the fluid inlet. In a first locked position, a fluid pressure seal is formed permitting pressurized flow of fluids through the disconnect assembly. In a second unlocked position, the hose or other fluid conduit can be quickly, safely and efficiently decoupled from the disconnect assembly such as, for example, during an emergency or unforeseen crisis. Following such decoupling, fluid is automatically contained and prevented from discharging into a surrounding environment.
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