Device for attachment of a resilient and/or flexible tube onto a nipple, nozzle or like connection
US4453696A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L55/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for attachment of a resilient and/or flexible tube to a nipple, nozzle or like connection to enable the resilient and/or flexible tube to be retained on the nipple, nozzle or like connection in normal use. In order to provide security for the resilient and/or flexible tube, a retaining element is provided which has an aperture therein of longer diameter than the tube with which it is intended to be used, the diameter of the aperture being large enough to pass over the tube when the tube is in position on the nipple, nozzle or like connection but small enough to cause the resilient and/or flexible tube to grip the nipple, nozzle or like connection.
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