Conduit connector and method for making and using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9231388
APP PUB NO 20130157491A1
SERIAL NO

13600535

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In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.

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SIGMA ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION120 SIGMA DRIVE GARNER NC 27529

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chavan, Vinayak Manohar Pune, IN 14 134
Khodape, Yuvraj Totaram Pune, IN 5 96
Sathyanarayana, Ashok Alilughatta Pune, IN 12 201

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