Connector apparatus and docking station connection therewtih
US9605785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L41/086
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector apparatus including a body, a fluid supply connection subassembly and a docking station connection subassembly. The body defines a fluid passageway including a first passageway portion and a second passageway portion generally perpendicular to the first passageway portion. The first passageway portion including a first end outlet and the second passageway portion including a second end outlet. The fluid supply connection subassembly is at the first end of the body and includes an elongated probe defined by the first end outlet. The docking station connection subassembly is at the second end of the body and includes an elongated spout defining the second end outlet. The elongated spout extends from a frame including an outside surface and a base rim. The base rim defines a plane with the elongated spout extending therebeyond.
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