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Positive completion coupler insert and coupler

US8851524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

Norgren Limited · DE

Inventors

Michael L. Roberts · Stafford, GB
John Michael Morris · Auburn, US
Barry Martin · Bradenton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 10, 2006
Grant date	Oct 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 14, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A positive completion coupler insert (100) configured to be inserted into a coupler (150) is provided according to the invention. The coupler insert (100) includes a conduit support insert (110) configured to be retained in a coupler bore (151) of the coupler (150) and a conduit support (140) configured to fit into and be retained by the conduit support insert (110). The conduit support (140) is configured to generate a first audible sound when inserted to a first insertion point in the conduit support insert (110) and is configured to generate a second audible sound when inserted to a second insertion point.

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