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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Drew P. LaMarca, Whippany, NJ (US);
Gennaro A. Barile, Secaucus, NJ (US);
Assignee:
Asco Controls, L.P., Florham Park, NJ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 2/100 ; F16L 3/724 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 2/100 ; F16L 3/724 ;
Abstract
A fitting for connecting two components is described. The fitting may be explosion proof for use in hazardous environments. The fitting may swivel allowing fast and easy connection to fixed components, thus minimizing the time required for installation and periodic maintenance, while maintaining the integrity of the explosion proof fitting. In this way, components—such as electrical conduits containing conductors or wires—can be installed and maintained without the use of damming material. Also described is a method of installing an explosion proof fitting for use in hazardous environments.