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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2005
Filed:
May. 19, 2003
Charles Peter Decler, Stillwater, MN (US);
Robert K. Johnson, Blaine, MN (US);
Charles Peter deCler, Stillwater, MN (US);
Robert K. Johnson, Blaine, MN (US);
Colder Products Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A coupling apparatus for fluid dispensing with a disposable connector on the fluid line or fluid dispensing system side. The coupling apparatus includes an insert body that is connectable with a disposable connector device. The insert body includes a recess area defined between a first inner sidewall and a second inner sidewall. The second inner sidewall extends coaxially with the first inner sidewall, and has an aperture defining an opening through a first and second end. The connector device includes a connector body connected with an adapter portion. The connector body includes a beveled end that is insertable through the aperture of the second inner sidewall. The adapter portion is disposed proximate and extends past the beveled end, where the beveled end is recessed within the adapter portion. An insertion space is defined between the beveled end and an outer wall defined by the adapter portion. The adapter portion is insertable into the recess area and the insertion space is receivable of the second inner sidewall.