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Tool-free metal conduit connector and related methods

US9689517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

17Claims

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Assignee

REPUBLIC CONDUIT, INC. · US

Inventors

Sheridon Petersen · Louisville, US
Barry Peters · Louisville, US
Bruce Thompson · Granbury, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2010
Grant date	Jun 27, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L37/091
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A threadless connector includes a connector body having a central bore therethrough and a retainer ring disposed in an end of the connector body, the retainer ring comprising a plurality of teeth segments, wherein the plurality of teeth segments are configured to be inwardly angled to contact an end of a conduit inserted into the connector body.

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