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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2022
Sani-matic, Inc., Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Wendell J. Holl, Lodi, WI (US);
Peter T. Barrie, McFarland, WI (US);
Tony W. Orlandoni, Waunakee, WI (US);
Michael J. Borkowski, McFarland, WI (US);
Eric M. Wild, Edgerton, WI (US);
Sani-Matic, Inc., Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Abstract
Provided is a hygienic process coupling assembly that includes a retainer having a ring-shaped retainer wall with a first end configured for permanent securement to at least one of a process pipe or portion of process equipment, and a second end that includes a flange protruding radially therefrom, a plurality of guide rails with slots therebetween extending along the flange, the plurality of guide rails including a guide surface extending from a beveled guide step to a stop wall, the beveled guide step including a first ramp and a second ramp opposite the first ramp, an end cap including a head portion with a top surface and a bottom surface; a cylindrical neck portion extending down from the bottom surface; an actuation element situated along the top surface, a plurality of latching arms extending downward, and a plurality of latching fingers extending inward from the plurality of latching arms.