Hose connection adapter
US7134694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/242
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adapter for connecting a hose to a hose receptacle of an object in a locking relationship. The adapter includes a first end adapted to be fixedly attached to one of the hose receptacle or the hose and a second end having a first locking element adapted to selectively engage a second locking element to establish a locking relationship. The adapter is suitable for adapting a friction-based vacuum appliance hose connection receptacle such that it can be used with a hose-locking mechanism to selectively, securely lock the hose to the vacuum appliance.
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