Tubing connector
US6843512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49428
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector for connecting plastic tubing includes a receiver having a captured ring seal, the ring seal for compressively forming a fluid seal when in engagement with the plastic tubing; and a plurality of inward directed angled fingers disposed in the receiver for compressively engaging the tubing, a force being exertable by the fingers on the tubing, the force acting to resist withdrawal of the tubing from engagement with the fingers. A method of connecting is further included.
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