Adapter assembly for a fluid supply assembly
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1. An adapter for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator comprising:
- an adapter having a first end and a second end, and a bore between the first end and the second end, the first end having a connecting surface adapted to mate with a complementary connecting surface on the fluid applicator, the second end having a portion having a first shape and a portion having a second shape, the portion having the first shape being adapted to pass by a tab in an opening in the fluid supply assembly, so that the second end can be inserted into the opening, and the portion having the second shape being adapted so that it cannot pass by the tab, the second end having a height so that the second end fits under the tab in the opening, whereby when the adapter is rotated, the portion having the second shape is retained under the tab so that the adapter is locked to the fluid supply assembly.
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Abstract
An adapter assembly for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator. The adapter provides a connection between the fluid supply assembly and the fluid applicator that can be engaged quickly, easily, and securely, and which has a strong tight seal around the connection.
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21 Claims
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1. An adapter for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator comprising:
an adapter having a first end and a second end, and a bore between the first end and the second end, the first end having a connecting surface adapted to mate with a complementary connecting surface on the fluid applicator, the second end having a portion having a first shape and a portion having a second shape, the portion having the first shape being adapted to pass by a tab in an opening in the fluid supply assembly, so that the second end can be inserted into the opening, and the portion having the second shape being adapted so that it cannot pass by the tab, the second end having a height so that the second end fits under the tab in the opening, whereby when the adapter is rotated, the portion having the second shape is retained under the tab so that the adapter is locked to the fluid supply assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An adapter for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator comprising:
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an adapter having a first end and a second end, and a bore between the first end and the second end, the first end having a connecting surface adapted to mate with a complementary connecting surface on the fluid applicator, the second end having a portion having a first shape and a portion having a second shape, the portion having the first shape being adapted to pass by a tab in an opening in the fluid supply assembly, so that the second end can be inserted into the opening, and the portion having the second shape being adapted so that it cannot pass by the tab, the second end having a height so that the second end fits under the tab in the opening, whereby when the adapter is rotated, the portion having the second shape is retained under the tab so that the adapter is locked to the fluid supply assembly; and a filter in the bore of the adapter.
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19. A method of connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator comprising:
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providing an adapter having a first end and a second end, and a bore between the first end and the second end, the first end having a connecting surface adapted to mate with a complementary connecting surface on the fluid applicator, the second end having a portion having a first shape and a portion having a second shape, the portion having the first shape being adapted to pass by a tab in an opening in the fluid supply assembly, so that the second end can be inserted into the opening, and the portion having the second shape being adapted so that it cannot pass by the tab, the second end having a height so that the second end fits under the tab in the opening, whereby when the adapter is rotated, the portion having the second shape is retained under the tab so that the adapter is locked to the fluid supply assembly; connecting the first end of the adapter to the fluid applicator; matching the portion having the first shape with the tab in the opening and inserting the second end of the adapter into the opening in the fluid supply assembly; and rotating the second end of the adapter in the opening so that the portion having the second shape is retained under the tab thereby locking the adapter to the fluid supply assembly. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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