Patent · US Expired

Connector

US4082470A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1977
Grant dateApr 4, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 2, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/555
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable connector for interconnecting lengths of tubing to form frameworks. The connector consists of a central body member having a number of attachment points formed thereon and a series of separate connector members which are adapted to be releasably secured to desired attachment points on the body member by means of screws or the like. Any one of a number of possible connector configurations may therefore be obtained merely be securing the required number of connector members to the required attachment points on the body member.

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