Toolless disassembly rotational vacuum coupling
US12392435B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/101
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand disassembly rotational valve coupling for tool less manipulation by a user's hands and fingers using a coupling housing body defining an output seal aperture close to an output handle retention slot and slot lip, where the slot lip has a slot handle gap and an output seal retainer including a coupling handle ring with a first triangulated offset body retention ears and hand graspable handles separated by a ring handle gap for hand assembly and disassembly from the coupling housing body.
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