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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 1990
Filed:
Aug. 30, 1988
Allan L Smith, Exeter, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A connector apparatus for connecting a work object in fluid communication with a first conduit which has a wall having an orifice formed therein, the apparatus including a first portion mounting a locking member, a second portion having a channel formed therein and a second locking member engageable with the first locking member for securing the first and second portions together, the first conduit secured between the first and second portions and a second conduit slidably received in the channel and in the orifice, and the work object mounted in fluid communication therewith, the second conduit connecting the work object in fluid communication with the first conduit. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an irrigation apparatus which includes the steps of determining the desired locations for sprinklers, making the conduit, marking the conduit so as to control positioning thereof and attaching connector apparatuses at the desired locations for the sprinklers.