Tube coupler
Patent 3976314 Issued on August 24, 1976. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 24, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 24, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1817776 2484192 2529552 2787480 2831711 3019284 AbstractA coupler or fitting for connecting ductile tubes or pipes includes a coupler body having one or more ports therein, and a ferrule which is friction-fitted within each port, the ferrule having a radially-inward flaring lip for biting into and locking a tube inserted therein and for creating a seal between the tube and the body, and a radially-outward flaring lip for biting into and locking the ferrule within the body. | |
