ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,467,569, issued on Nov. 11, was assigned to TripleEight LLC (Diamond Bar, Calif.).
"Automatic locking quick release mechanisms" was invented by Brendan McGrath (Diamond Barc, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A quick release locking connector system for fluid or mechanical systems. Systems of the inventive subject matter comprise a female connector with an assembly body, a release collar, a release collar spring, ball bearings, a locking collar, and a locking spring. The system also includes a male connector with an insertion end, a locking flare, and a visual locking indicator. The locking flare interacts with the locking collar upo...