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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2002
Applicant:
Peter W. Carhuff, Eau Claire, WI (US);
Inventor:
Peter W. Carhuff, Eau Claire, WI (US);
Assignee:
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 33/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A hose fitment for the connection of disposable food containers to dispensing lines of food dispenser. This hose fitment is adapted to securely establish fluid connection between a hose and a food or beverage dispensing line. This fitment includes a body member having a first engaging surface for internally engaging a hose end and a sleeve member that includes a second engaging surface that externally engages around the hose end to press on the hose end against the first engaging surface in a manner effective to create a tight seal between the fitment and the hose end.