Patent ID: 6540262
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A garden hose fitting comprising:an axially elongated cylindrical body having a first axial end, a second axial end, a polygonal outer peripheral portion between said ends and having adjacent said first axial end an internally threaded female hose connector having an annular radially-inwardly extending flange, and an interior, peripheral plurality of radially inwardly projecting, annular hose-grip ridges extending axially inwardly of said second end; said body having an annular shoulder projecting radially inwardly of said body intermediate said ends, said shoulder having a radially-outwardly opening groove and said annular flange interfitting into said annular groove; and an axially elongated support sleeve having an annular collar tightly fitted onto said annular shoulder, extending axially toward said second end, and being spaced radially inwardly of said body to form a cylindrical hose-receiving cavity between said plurality of ridges and said sleeve.