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US 7,125,056 B2Granted
Toggle locked coupling
OwnerMyrl J. Saareminventor
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Abstract
A coupling is provided for joining the ends of relatively soft plastic conduit. Hinged shell halves contain gripping teeth that penetrate and secure the conduit ends together. Penetration of the gripping teeth into the plastic conduit is accomplished by toggle clamps that supply the necessary embedding force. A seal is provided that prevents leakage into or out of the joint between the conduit ends.
Claims4
A coupling for joining abutting ends of relatively soft plastic conduits, comprising:
- a) two half shells with a plurality of gripping teeth that are circumferential ribbed saw toothed shaped scallops,
- b) a seal, and
- c) a plurality of toggle clamps,
- whereby, actuation of said toggle clamps causes said half shells to encompass, grip, and lock together said conduit ends and said seal prevents leakage in or out of said conduit ends.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.