Patent · US Expired

Watertight fitting for flexible non-metallic conduit

US6044868A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1996
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L31/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved connector for attaching flexible non-metallic liquid tight conduit to electrical devices. The connector is attached to the conduit by a simple twisting action. The invention simplifies the connection task, is easily manufactured in a one piece molding operation, is cheaper to produce than other connectors on the market, creates a water tight fit, resists pull out forces, and does not require the use of a gasket to create a water tight seal.

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