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Tubing connector assembly

US4848802A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1988
Grant dateJul 18, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L19/086
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved tubing connector assembly for coupling flexible tubing and forming a fluid tight seal is described. The tubing connector assembly includes a connector threadably engaging a nut to fully enclose a ferrule and a collet. Due to the surface interactions between the components of the invention, the ferrule and collet are axially compressed to grasp the tubing and obtain a very strong mechanical grip.

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