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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2017
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2016
Veeder-root Company, Simsbury, CT (US);
Kenneth D. Cornett, Simsbury, CT (US);
Tim Campaigne, Houston, TX (US);
James C. Little, Avon, CT (US);
Niranjan Srinivasan, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Andres Deogracias Viduya, Hollidaysburg, PA (US);
Jeremy Baillargeon, Southington, CT (US);
Cameron D. Carmack, Tipp City, OH (US);
Veeder-Root Company, Simsbury, CT (US);
Abstract
A coupling comprising a first body member and a second body member. The first and second body members are operative to releasably connect together. The first and second body members define a fluid flow path therein when the first and second body members are connected together. The first and second body members are operative to disconnect from one another in response to a predetermined tensile force. At least one valve member is disposed within at least one of the first and second body members and is movable from an open position to a closed position with respect to the fluid flow path upon disconnection of the first body member from the second body member. A sensor is disposed within one of the first and second body members and is operative to sense whether the first and second body members are connected together.