Securing mechanism for a coupling device
US8469405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/101
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick-connect and disconnect securing mechanism is provided for allowing one wearing a protective mask to quickly connect to and drink fluids from a standard drinking fluid container while minimizing the risk of contamination of the fluid or the wearer. The device enables a secure connection of a gas mask to a chemical-biological warfare resistant water pouch to provide safe drinking water in contaminated environments. The securing mechanism is designed to interface with a variety of currently available coupling devices that are typically attached to a protective mask, and particularly for mask drinkstraw systems, and is particularly well suited for an AVON™ type fitting.
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