Patents Represented by Law Firm Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
  • Patent number: 6164558
    Abstract: A recirculating paint supply system having a supply conduit, a return conduit and a push to connect fluid coupling assembly. The supply conduit supplies a liquid coating composition received from a supply to a spray nozzle. The return conduit returns the excess liquid coating composition supplied to the spray nozzle to the supply. The push to connect fluid coupling assembly receives an end portion of at least one of the supply conduit and the return conduit. The push to connect fluid coupling assembly includes a connector housing defining a bore having a first annular groove to retain an annular lock ring positioned within the groove. The lock ring is operable to grip and engage the outer periphery of the conduit to securably retain the conduit in the connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Earl R. Holt