Coupling joint assembly with integral retention mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5215336
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07723381

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A locking assembly for fastening two components together, such as a fluid coupling assembly, is disclosed. A first member has a serrated annular surface and fastening threads adjacent a bearing surface. A second member has a flexible projection or projections or a complementary configuration to the serrated annular surface. The second member also includes fastening threads and a bearing surface. When the respective threads engage, they provide the primary preloading force to the bearing surface, while simultaneously the projections and the serrated detects provide a retention force to ensure a positive coupling.

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SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC301 HIGHLAND AVE JENKINTOWN PA 19046

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Worthing, Albert L Tustin, CA 4 215

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