Connector for flexible tubing
US8297661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/75
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector is provided for connecting a flexible conduit with a second conduit having a barbed outer surface. The connector accommodates the end of the flexible conduit and the end of the second conduit in a manner which prevents removal of the flexible conduit and the second conduit from the connector. Optionally, the connector has a ring that may be used to apply additional pressure and security to the outer surface of the flexible conduit. additionally, the connector may have a wireless enabled communication and optionally, memory device such as a RFID tag attached or affixed to it.
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