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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2006
Applicants:
Christopher J. Mertes, Twinsburg, OH (US);
Daniel E. Zeiler, Mentor, OH (US);
Inventors:
Christopher J. Mertes, Twinsburg, OH (US);
Daniel E. Zeiler, Mentor, OH (US);
Assignee:
Swagelok Company, Solon, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K 27/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A modular flow system having individual modules that connect in a manner which allows for easy addition or removal of a module without the need for or risk of disturbing the connection between all modules. The system may include a first base having a through bore in which a fastener is disposed. The first base may include portions or components adapted to capture or retain the fastener within the bore. While retained within the bore, the fastener may connect the first base to a second base.