Releasable connector for supporting a flexible conduit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9631743
APP PUB NO 20160091120A1
SERIAL NO

14496144

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A flexible conduit having a rigid portion, a flexible portion and a releasable connector secured to the rigid portion to support the flexible conduit. The releasable connector includes a male member and a female member. One of the two members includes at least one biased plungers and the other includes at least one detent. The plungers and detents are vertically spaced along the longitudinal axes of the members. A clevis may be used to secure the releasable connector to the rigid portion of the flexible conduit. A second support connected to the male and female members may be used. Also a method of supporting a flexible conduit with a releasable connector.

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THE METRAFLEX COMPANY2323 W HUBBARD ST CHICAGO IL 60612

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clauss, James D Frankfort, US 3 9
Holbach, Daniel T Palatine, US 9 37
Kish, Daniel R Chicago, US 8 28
Richter, James R Lincolnshire, US 27 263
Rogin, Martin I Libertyville, US 7 18

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