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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2004
Douglas J. Callahan, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Douglas J. Callahan, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Miniature Precision Components, Inc., Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A duct assembly comprises a collar that defines a bore and has a first plurality of slots and a second plurality of slots formed therethrough. The collar includes an annular wall formed within the bore and an end groove formed at one end thereof. A duct has an end fitted within the end groove. A ring is disposed within the collar and abuts the annular wall. A ring retainer is disposed within the collar and abuts the ring. The ring retainer has a plurality of tabs formed thereon that fit within the first plurality of slots. An end of a port extends into the collar. The port has an annular groove formed along its circumference. A clip that has a plurality of arcs formed along its length extends around the collar. The arcs extend through the second plurality of slots into the annular groove of the port.