Patent · US Expired

Direct connect plumbing fixture

US4699217A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 1986
Grant dateOct 13, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/5178
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A plumbing fitting is formed integrally with a quick connect coupling, the coupling having a recessed shank portion permitting a locknut and a gasket receiving collar to be assembled onto a threaded shank of the coupling by passing them over a saddle of the coupling the plumbing fitting being connected to a pipe wall by the clamping cooperation between the saddle and collar.

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