Air conditioning system charging apparatus
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1. An air conditioning system charging apparatus, comprising:
- a flexible conduit having first and second opposite ends;
a quick connect connector attached at the first end of the conduit; and
a coupler attached at the second end of the conduit, the coupler including a check valve.
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Abstract
An air conditioning system charging apparatus. In a described embodiment, an air conditioning system charging apparatus includes a flexible conduit, a quick connect connector attached to one end of the conduit and a coupler attached to an opposite end of the conduit. The coupler includes a check valve which prevents pressure in the conduit from escaping. The quick connect connector does not include a valve.
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1. An air conditioning system charging apparatus, comprising:
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a flexible conduit having first and second opposite ends;
a quick connect connector attached at the first end of the conduit; and
a coupler attached at the second end of the conduit, the coupler including a check valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of charging an air conditioning system, the method comprising the step of:
connecting a quick connect connector to a service port of the air conditioning system, without opening any valve in the connector. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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