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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 1977
Filed:
Dec. 02, 1975
Irving L Berkowitz, Binghamton, NY (US);
Kason Hardware Corporation, Binghamton, NY (US);
Abstract
The present invention discloses an inexpensive and efficient joining device for use in connecting a plurality of tubular members. A base portion is provided from which a plurality of tubular branch portions extend. The tubular branch portions are formed integrally with respect to the base portion such as by a casting method and are adapted to be inserted into the open ends of tubes. The branch portions each include integral, internal insert socket means. Pivotal locking means capable of being snapped into place and which are preferably molded from a suitable plastic material are carried by each branch portion in order to react with and hold a tube thereon.