US Patent:
20030155765, Aug 21, 2003
Inventors:
Kurt Thomas - Indianapolis IN, US
Daniel Zendzian - Carmel IN, US
International Classification:
F16L037/00
US Classification:
285/305000, 285/081000, 285/275000, 285/314000
Abstract:
A hose and quick connect coupling assembly comprising a receiving hose, an insertion hose, a pair of quick connect coupling halves each coupling half being identical to the other, and a securing clasp. The securing clasp releasably secures the coupling halves around the receiving hose, thereby forming a releasable coupling as the insertion hose in inserted into the receiving hose. The insertion hose may be removed by depressing the coupling halves together, causing the top portions thereof to pivot away from the insertion hose. The securing clasp may also be removed from the hose coupling, thereby removing the coupling halves from the receiving hose.