ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,359,758, issued on July 15, was assigned to STAUBLI FAVERGES (Faverges-Seythenex, France).
"Quick-coupling female element" was invented by Serafim Marques Barroca (Frontenex, France) and Christophe Durieux (Gilly sur Isere, France).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Quick-coupling female element. The female element includes a nipple configured for being fitted into a hose and which is rigidly attached to a hollow body extending along a longitudinal axis and which defines a receiving volume. Radial openings provided in the body along a guide axis emerge into the receiving volume and each receive a lock which is guided in translation between a ...