Tube activated cartridge/fitting valve
Patent 7455280 Issued on November 25, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 15, 2024. 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.
December 15, 2024. 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 2744770 2919935 3532101 3567175 Thermal responsive coupling Quick connect coupling Sampling valve Cooling apparatus on a plastics injection molding machine Coupling with fusible actuator member Automatic coupler for pressurized fluid circuit InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 11012476 filed on 12/15/2004US Classes:251/149.6Motion opposed by valve springExaminersPrimary: Hepperle, Stephen M.Assistant: Rost, Andrew J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesF16L 37/28B29C 45/14 AbstractThe present invention provides a releasable tube fitting that provides secure connection of a tube to the fitting while the fitting is under pressure. Further, the present invention provides a fitting that may be used with a more flexible tube than conventional fittings. The fitting of the present invention also provides for connection of a tube to the fitting when the fitting is under higher operational pressure than conventional fittings. A cartridge including the fitting of the present invention is also disclosed.Field of SearchReceiver coupling telescopes flow path elementsReceiver actuated discharge means Joining motion includes linear valve operating component Motion opposed by valve spring Contact only, or friction, joint Conditioning or treatment of preform Linear motion of flow path sections operates both Valves actuate each other | |
