Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Fluid conduit dielectric nipple for push-fit connector
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Application No.: US14121177Application Date: 2014-08-11
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Publication No.: US09360149B2Publication Date: 2016-06-07
- Inventor: Jean-Claude Lesage
- Applicant: MICLAU-S.R.I. INC.
- Assignee: MICLAU S.R.I. INC.
- Current Assignee: MICLAU S.R.I. INC.
- Agency: Houle Patent Agency Inc.
- Main IPC: F16L9/14
- IPC: F16L9/14 ; F16L58/18 ; F24H1/00 ; F16L25/02

Abstract:
A fluid conduit dielectric nipple for securement to a tank wall of a fluid holding tank, such as a steel tank of a water heater is described. The fluid conduit dielectric nipple has a tank securement end and a cylindrical conduit connecting end specifically configured for receiving a push-fit quick connector to secure to a water supply line and a hot water return line. The fluid conduit dielectric nipple is fabricated from inexpensive metal, such as plated steel, and has a plastics liner to protect parts thereof intended to be exposed to water to prevent corrosion while providing a leak-proof connection. Accordingly, there is provided an inexpensive dielectric nipple which provides quick connection and disconnection.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160040811A1 Fluid conduit dielectric nipple for push-fit connector Public/Granted day:2016-02-11
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