Patent ID: 6370730
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A device for connecting a hose to a wet/dry vacuum, comprising:a connection member having first and second ends, the second end defining a diameter and the first end adapted to be coupled to the hose, the connection member including a sealing member integrally formed around said second end and defining a diameter larger than the diameter of said second end; a receptacle attachable to a wet/dry vacuum and comprising an inner surface, the receptacle adapted to receive the second end of the connection member such that the sealing member interacts with the inner surface of the receptacle to form a seal; and a first locking element mounted on the second end of the connection member and a second locking element mounted on the receptacle, the first and second locking elements adapted to engage in a positive locking relationship to secure the connection member to the receptacle.