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High-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly for use with a diffuser/nozzle

  • US 5,667,146 A
  • Filed: 02/28/1996
  • Issued: 09/16/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A high-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly for use with a diffuser/nozzle comprising:

  • a diffuser/nozzle having a internally threaded end portion communicated to;

    a first end connector having an exterior and interior surface and first and second end portions said first end portion having an annular externally threaded passage forming said interior surface, said passage is communicated axially through said first end connector to said second end portion, said exterior surface defining a socket engaging surface at said second end portion;

    a plurality of ball and socket elements having first and second end portions and a longitudinal axis extending in the direction from the first end to the second end portion, a body defining a passageway therethrough between the first and second end portion of said plurality of ball and socket elements the body including a socket engaging surface at the first end portion thereof, the body also including an internal socket receiving cavity at the second end portion thereof,a second end connector having an exterior and interior surface and first and second end portions, said first end portion of second end connector having a annular internally threaded passage forming said interior surface, said passage is communicated axially through said second end connector to said second end portion thereof, said exterior surface of second end connector is defined by a socket engaging surface at said second end portion thereof, and a hexagonal body adapted for receiving a wrench during installation;

    a hose disposed within said passageway and functionally communicated to said first end connector and said second end connector;

    a sleeve is disposed around said plurality of ball and socket elements whereby said sleeve provides additional rigidity and support to the high-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly.

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