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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2020
Rusoh, Inc., Eau Claire, WI (US);
Ryan J. Geissler, Eau Claire, WI (US);
Kimberly Robert Nessel, Altoona, WI (US);
Rely Innovations, Inc., Eau Claire, WI (US);
Abstract
A push-to-connect and quick-release coupler can be provided. In an example, the coupler can be used with or coupled to a fire extinguisher nozzle. The coupler can include a socket body and an automatic locking assembly. In an example, the locking assembly can include a collar movably coupled with the socket body, and a movable locking element. In a locked configuration, a fire extinguisher nozzle can be retained in the socket body, and the collar can be disposed in a first position, and the locking element can be biased by the collar toward the plug portion of the fire extinguisher nozzle. In a released or unlocked configuration, the nozzle can be removable from the socket body, the collar can be disposed in a second position, and the locking element can be unbiased by the collar.