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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 1991
Filed:
Nov. 13, 1989
Dominique Lesquir, Rockland, CA;
Bernard Landry, St Foy, CA;
IPL, Inc., Quebec, CA;
Abstract
The disclosure herein describes a connector for use in a network of mains and tubes for directing sap collected from trees to a central sap-processing unit. The connector, which is used for conveying sap from a tube to a main, first comprises a clip for encircling the main. The clip consists of a separatable band having interlockable ends which are so shaped as to draw the band onto the main when interlocking is carried out. The connector also comprises a sap conveying member which is rotatably engaged in an opening defined in the band, the conveying member having one end adapted to penetrate a pre-pierced hole in the main. The conveying member is rotatably orientable with respect to the clip and to the main for connection with tubes having varying angles relative to the axis of the main.