Abstract: A fitting assembly comprises a male coupling having a male thread and an aperture defining an inner circumferential surface of the male coupling. The inner circumferential surface includes a plurality of spaced apart grooves. A tail piece is at least partially received in the aperture of the male coupling. A hose is received and compressed in a space formed between the inner circumferential surface of the male coupling and an outer circumferential surface of the tail piece. The hose is deformed into the plurality of the spaced apart grooves formed in the inner circumferential surface of the male coupling to form an interference fit therebetween.

Abstract: A hose coupling utilizing a main hollow body and an expandable inner sleeve and an intermediate end of a hose which is securely held in place upon radially outward expansion of the sleeve.

Abstract: A hose coupling and method of forming the same are disclosed, wherein a strength thereof is maximized and a cost of manufacture is minimized. The hose coupling utilizes a plastic ferrule which militates against a hose end being released from the hose coupling during use.

Abstract: A composite male hose coupler comprising a metallic tail piece; an externally threaded male fitting; and means for affixing the tail piece to the male fitting; and a method of manufacture thereof, are disclosed. The metallic tail piece is formed of annealed brass tube stack and includes a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion joined together by a radially outwardly extending flange generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the first and second cylindrical portions. The externally threaded male fitting is formed of machined brass stock and includes external threads on the outer surface and an annular lip for receiving the flange of the tail piece.

Abstract: A composite male hose coupler comprising a metallic tail piece; an externally threaded male fitting; and means for affixing the tail piece to the male fitting; and a method of manufacture thereof, are disclosed. The metallic tail piece is formed of annealed brass tube stack and includes a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion joined together by a radially outwardly extending flange generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the first and second cylindrical portions. The externally threaded male fitting is formed of machined brass stock and includes external threads on the outer surface and an annular lip for receiving the flange of the tail piece. A solder material is employed to produce a fluid-tight seal between the tail piece and the male fitting.

Abstract: A composite coupling nut and method of making the same wherein a substantially rigid annular body portion with an internal threaded portion is provided with an outer annular layer of an elastomeric material formed thereon in intimate juxtaposed relation to increase the grasping coefficient.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for hoses fabricated of plastic and comprising one-piece male and multi-piece snap together female coupling section. The male section includes an externally threaded fitting and an integral hub adapted to fit over the end of a hose section, the hub having integrally formed ribs or barbs. A ferrule inserted into the hose expands the base all into engagement with the ribs or barbs for securing the section to the hose. The female section includes an annular collar fitted over and secured to the end of a hose section. An annular flange terminating in a forwardly axially extending annular sealing lip is formed on the collar and an internally threaded connector is provided including an inwardly extending annular flange adapted to snap over and engage behind the flange for rotatably mounting the connector on the collar.

Abstract: A composite male hose coupler comprising a metallic tail piece and an integral plastic nut, and a method of manufacture thereof, are disclosed. The metallic tail piece is formed of annealed brass and includes a cylindrical portion terminating in a radial flange portion disposed generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical portion. The plastic nut is formed with a lip portion molded around the entire peripheral margin of the flange portion of said tail piece, and a cylindrical portion disposed oppositely from the tail piece. The outer surface of the cylindrical portion of the plastic nut is provided with threads.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for hoses, fabricated of plastic and comprising one-piece male and multi-piece snap together female coupling sections. The male section includes an externally threaded fitting and an integral hub adapted to fit over the end of a hose section, the hub having internal circumferential ribs or barbs. A ferrule inserted into the hose expands the hose wall into engagement with the barbs for securing the section to the hose. The female section includes an annular collar likewise fitted over and secured to the end of a hose section. An annular flange is formed on the collar, and an internally threaded connector is provided, including an inwardly turned annular lip adapted to snap over and engage behind the flange for rotatably mounting the connector on the collar. The barbs are specially configured to bite into the hose material and resist separation of the coupling section from the hose in response to axial forces tending to pull them apart.

Abstract: A composite male hose coupler comprising a metallic tail piece and an integral plastic nut, and a method of manufacture thereof, are disclosed. The metallic tail piece is formed of annealed brass and includes a cylindrical portion terminating in a radial flange portion disposed generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical portion. The plastic nut is formed with a lip portion molded around the entire peripheral margin of the flange portion of said tail piece, and a cylindrical portion disposed oppositely from the tail piece. The outer surface of the cylindrical portion of the plastic nut is provided with threads.

Abstract: A drawer guide and track member with minimal frictional engagement thereof in which the guide member is formed a generally C-shaped cross sectional configuration adapted for to and from movement on a cooperating track member. The upper surface of the track member contains a longitudinally extending groove adapted to receive a downwardly projecting staked stop member formed into the guide member. The bearing surfaces of the guide member are formed to provide minimal frictional engagement between the guide member and the track member so as to reduce the overall friction during use of the drawer guide.

Abstract: A glass top table has pivotally supported end leaves mounted between spaced side frames for movement between an inwardly projecting storage position and an outwardly projecting use position. Each side frame has an upper frame member and a pair of legs projecting downwardly from opposite ends of its upper frame member. A glass table top extends laterally between the upper frame members and is located above the end leaves in their storage position and in alignment therewith in the use position. Each end leaf includes a peripheral rectangular frame which is elongated in a lateral direction and a glass leaf secured to the rectangular frame. A pair of support frame members extend laterally between the upper members of the side frames and are located adjacent the end leaf frames in the storage position thereof so as to provide an aesthetically appealing appearance.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly for securing a broom block to a handle member including: an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member, and fastener members connecting the upper and lower clamp members. The upper clamp member includes a depending flange portion having an extension member and adjustment means for incrementally adjusting the vertical position of the extension member with respect to the depending flange portion wherein the adjustment means includes a plurality of apertures disposed in the depending portion and defining at least two spaced positions and tab members disposed on the extension member for selective mechanical interlocking engagement with the apertures in one of the positions.