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Ferrule coupling having a C-shaped insert

US5267758A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1991
Grant dateDec 7, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49927
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ferrule for attaching a hose end portion to a male-stem, the ferrule having a tubular socket portion that retains a bendable sleevelike insert having substantially a C-shape when viewed in cross-section. Oppositely facing circumjacent edges of the C-shaped insert may have teeth as a means for interdigitating with each other when the ferrule is used to couple hose.

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