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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2012
Applicants:
Kris Henderson, Lafayette, LA (US);
Lee M. Robichaux, Lafayette, LA (US);
Inventors:
Kris Henderson, Lafayette, LA (US);
Lee M. Robichaux, Lafayette, LA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 17/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A mating connection assembly of the present invention permits quick and efficient connecting and disconnecting of tubular goods. A female box-end connection member has an inner body defining sockets; ball bearings held within such sockets with an outer sleeve. A male pin-end connection member is inserted within the box end connection. By moving the outer sleeve axially, the ball bearings are urged inward toward the male pin-end connection, creating a frictional locking relationship between the female box-end connection member and male pin-end connection member.