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Connector clip for verifying complete connection between a connector and a pipe and connector connecting structure therefor

US6979026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2004
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L2201/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The connector clip for verifying complete connection includes a connection verifying portion, more specifically, a pair of restraining portions having an assistance structure to certainly detect incomplete connection between the connector and the pipe. The assistance structure may be constructed so as to remove a sealing property between the connector and the pipe in incomplete connection relation with one another.

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