Patents Assigned to Donald E. Savard Co.
  • Patent number: 6502864
    Abstract: A universal conduit connector. The universal conduit connector has a flexible conduit with an intermediate portion of a predetermined length with identical connector ends affixed to ends of the flexible conduit. Each connector end has a stem extending therefrom and has a through hole formed therethrough. The stems have intermediate portions with a smaller diameter and a beveled barb on a tip of the stem with a larger diameter. A plurality of threaded nut cups are provided, each having an aperture formed therein that is sized larger than the diameter of the barb tip. A plurality of resilient washers dimensioned to fit within a matched threaded nut cup and having a through hole sized to fit tightly around the intermediate portion of the stem are provided. The resilient washers are adapted to be engaged with the engagement means to retain the threaded nut cup with the connector ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Donald E. Savard Co.
    Inventor: Robert D. Savard