Patent ID: 9140393
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B67D,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A breakaway coupling for use in fuel dispensing that incorporates a fuel line hose and capable of separation under an excessive force exerted upon the fuel line hose in which the coupling is installed; said coupling including a first sleeve, said first sleeve having an opening therein and into which a hose connector partially inserts, a metal annulus provided in said first sleeve, said annulus capable of being connected with a part of the hose connector partially inserting therein; said coupling including a second sleeve, said second sleeve having an opening therein and into which another hose connector partially inserts, a magnetic continuous annulus provided in said second sleeve, said magnetic continuous annulus capable of being connected with a part of the another hose connector that partially inserts therein; said magnetic continuous annulus including a metal annular base, a series of round magnets strategically arranged in an annular array around said base, a spacer provided between the round magnets and maintaining and locating the magnets in an equally spaced relationship, and a cover ring annulus arranged over the round magnets and said spacer and furnishing a magnetized annular surface for the said magnetic continuous annulus, said magnetic annulus holding said second sleeve capable of fitting over the metal annulus holding said first sleeve when the breakaway coupling is installed for usage.