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Abstract

A spherical rocking and swivel member, within a chamber in a body having a passageway therethrough and extending in part through axially outwardly facing shoulder means therein spaced inwardly from one end of the body, thrusts toward the shoulder means and has a hollow coupling stem thereon projecting outwardly relative to one end of the body. The spherical member and the stem have a fluid passage therethrough in continuous fluid flow communication with the passageway. Combination packing ring and nut lock means seal the swivel member and adjacent end of the body and lockingly retains a retaining ring nut relative to the body. Bearing means facilitate rocking and swivelling movement of the spherical member relative to the shoulder means. A method of making the hose connector is also covered.

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