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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 13, 1996
Robert M Crandall, Capac, MI (US);
Epic Technical Group, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a connector for joining flexible tubular members. The connector has a cylindrical body having an outer diameter and at least one circumferential recess. At least one barb member is positioned and retained at least partially in the recess. The barb member has first and second ends with at least one of the ends having a diameter which extends beyond the outer diameter of the tubular body. The first end has a diameter which is greater than that of the second end and a rigid edge for engaging a flexible tubular member. The barb member provided with the connector can resist pull-off of the tubular member from the connector. The present invention also relates to a method for forming such a connector.