Conduit coupling apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9604404
APP PUB NO 20120248764A1
SERIAL NO

13479515

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A coupling may be configured to receive and secure an insertion end of a conduit. An outer surface of the insertion end of the conduit may be smooth and free of grooves, flanges and beads. A first member of the coupling may define a first passageway. A second member of the coupling may define a second passageway. The first member may be in spin weld engagement with the second member. A gripping ring having an inner edge defining a series of teeth may be disposed within the second member. A support ring and O-ring may also be disposed within the second member.

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  • ORBIT IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ericksen, Kent C Centerville, US 43 1070
Eyring, Stuart J Bountiful, US 12 37
Hoskisson, Scot W Bloomington, US 4 22
Wangsgaard, Eric Tres Salt Lake City, US 18 53

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