Quick connector for faucet

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8783736
APP PUB NO 20130020794A1
SERIAL NO

13554802

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A quick connector assembly for a faucet is provided. The quick connector assembly includes a hose fitting having a longitudinal axis, a lock tab coupled to the hose fitting and having at least one projection extending radially therefrom, and a connector body having at least one slot extending from an opening to a locked position, the at least one slot configured to receive the at least one projection of the lock tab. Moving the projection of the lock tab from the opening of the slot to the locked position connects the lock tab to the connector body.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • KOHLER CO.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Leichty, Ryan F Sheboygan, US 3 25
Schmidt, Gregory R Port Washington, US 10 67
Stokes, Andrew J Sheboygan, US 6 35

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