Multi-purpose lever actuated connector
First Claim
1. A connector, which comprises:
- a. a central conduit having an inside surface and an outside surface;
b. at least one lever member, having an inside surface pivotally bearing on the outside surface of the central conduit, an outside surface, a gripping end, and a releasing end;
c. an elastic binding having an inside surface disposed on the outside surface of the lever member, and an outside surface;
d. a flexible insulating coating covering both the outside surface of the elastic binding and the outside surface of the lever member.
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Abstract
A connector adapted for use in connecting hoses, tubes, wire, cable and the like to transfer flows, currents or signals in electrical, optical, gaseous, liquid or solid flow applications. The connector may also be employed to make connections with stock such as threaded rods or machine screws. The connector employs a central conduit, of a selected shape, and one or more lever members disposed about the central conduit. An elastic binding is provided to provide force to bias the lever members into a gripping position, thereby securing a connection made when a male member is inserted into the central conduit. A user applies force to a releasing end of the lever members, thereby causing the gripping ends of the lever members to open and allowing the male member to be withdrawn or inserted.
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8 Claims
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1. A connector, which comprises:
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a. a central conduit having an inside surface and an outside surface; b. at least one lever member, having an inside surface pivotally bearing on the outside surface of the central conduit, an outside surface, a gripping end, and a releasing end; c. an elastic binding having an inside surface disposed on the outside surface of the lever member, and an outside surface; d. a flexible insulating coating covering both the outside surface of the elastic binding and the outside surface of the lever member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A connector, which comprises:
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a. a central conduit having an inside surface, an outside surface, and two ends; b. at least one lever member located at each end of the central conduit, each lever member having an inside surface pivotally bearing on the outside surface of the central conduit, an outside surface, a gripping end and a release end; c. elastic bindings having inside surfaces disposed on the outside surface of each lever member, and outside surfaces; d. a flexible insulating coating covering both the outside surfaces of the elastic binding and the outside surface of the lever member.
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