US 2017/0321832 A1Published application

Multi-axis rotatable coupling element for a hose or pipe

AssigneeSwan Products, LLC

InventorsTimothy J. O'Connor, Steven Lorraine

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Abstract

A multi-axis rotatable coupling element for a hose or pipe comprising a rotation assembly coupled between a female fitting and a male fitting. The female fitting has a first female threaded end connector for attachment to a hose or spigot, and a second end connector. The male fitting has a third male threaded end for attachment to a hose or spigot, and a fourth end connector. The rotation assembly consists of a first and second rotation member and a single continuous internal channel. The first and second rotation member are rotatable about a first and second axis of rotation, respectively, and have a first and second longitudinal bore for conveying fluid, respectively. The first and second axes of rotation may be different. The single continuous internal channel comprises at least the first and second longitudinal bore and conveys a fluid between the female fitting and the male fitting.

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Dependent claims

A hose coupler comprising:

a female fitting having a first end connector and a second end connector, wherein the first end connector is a female threaded end connector for attachment to a hose or a spigot;
a male fitting having a third end connector and a fourth end connector, wherein the third end connector is a male threaded end connector for attachment to a hose or a spigot;
and
a rotation assembly coupled between the female fitting and the male fitting, the rotation assembly comprising:
a first rotation member rotatable about a first axis of rotation and having a first longitudinal bore for conveying a fluid;
a second rotation member rotatable about a second axis of rotation that is different from the first axis of rotation and having a second longitudinal bore for conveying a fluid;
and
a single continuous internal channel for conveying a fluid between the female fitting and the male fitting, wherein the internal channel comprises at least the first longitudinal bore and the second longitudinal bore.

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