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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 1995
Filed:
Nov. 03, 1993
John P Breault, New Britain, CT (US);
Loctite Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
A matable connector assembly, suitable for use in fluid dispensing apparatus, comprising (1) a male connector comprising a housing defining an outer male coupling distal portion and having an axial bore containing therewithin an inner male coupling element which is axially bidirectionally slidable in the axial bore, the outer male coupling distal portion comprising transversely protruding tang element(s) thereon, and a manually securable locking member, and (2) a female connector comprising a housing defining a cavity therein, wherein the cavity contains an enclosing wall member defining a first cavity compartment therewithin, and a second cavity compartment exterior to the enclosing wall member within the cavity. The first cavity compartment is of a size and shape to couplingly receive the inner male coupling element therein. The second cavity compartment (i) is of a size and shape to couplingly receive the outer male coupling distal portion therein, (ii) has a rotary movement mechanical stop element therein, and (iii) has final coupling position securement means associated therewith.