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Fluid conduit connector system

US11384876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 2020
Grant dateJul 12, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 7, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L23/036
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid conduit connector system includes a first body having a neck extending from a first side, an opening in the neck, and a bore extending from the opening. The fluid conduit connector system further includes a second body having second and third sides, an opening in the second side, a bore extending from the opening, and an array of holes positioned around the bore and extending from the second side to the third side. Upon assembly, the bore of the first body is aligned with the bore of the second body, the second side of the second body is disposed adjacent to the neck, a tension flange is disposed around the neck, and a plurality of connection rods is coupled to the tension flange, each connection rod disposed in a corresponding hole of the array of holes and extending out of the third side of the second body.

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