Nestable connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8746746
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13781106

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Example embodiments are directed to a fitting configured to transition from an open configuration to a closed configuration. In example embodiments, the fitting may include a first member, a second member, a first gusset base extending from the first member, a second gusset base extending from the second member, and a hinge connecting the first member to the second member. In example embodiments, the first gusset base may include at least one first gusset and the second gusset base may include at least one second gusset. In example embodiments a distance between outermost portions of the at least one first and second gussets may be substantially the same as a distance separating the first member from the second member.

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CHARLES J SCHAFER REVOCABLE TRUST4970 59TH AVENUE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33715

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Schafer, Charlie J St. Petersburg, US 8 50
Schafer, Christopher E Adair, US 18 296

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