Patent ID: 6131958
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: D06F,F16L

Abstract:
A hose connector comprising:a first member having a cylindrical portion engageable with a hose, the cylindrical portion having a plurality of longitudinal ribs, a first transverse flange connected to the cylindrical portion and adapted for being mounted to a wall, and at least one protruding member having a resilient transverse portion;a second member having a cylindrical portion engageable with a vent, the cylindrical portion having a plurality of longitudinal raised ribs, a second transverse flange connected to the cylindrical portion, and surfaces defining at least one opening in the second transverse flange; andthe at least one protruding resilient member receivable within the at least one opening in the second transverse flange, and resiliently engageable with the second transverse flange responsive to rotation of the second flange relative to the first flange.