Larry Lee Sharp

US Patent:

56545266, Aug 5, 1997

Filed:

Nov 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/336776

Inventors:

Larry C. Sharp - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

H01R 400

US Classification:

174 84R

Abstract:

A coupling apparatus and method for joining together lengths of electrical conduit in a conduit system. The coupling apparatus includes a resealable port that permits lubricant to be introduced into the coupling apparatus to facilitate wire pulling through a conduit system and to reduce strain on the insulation material of the wire. The coupling apparatus is a generally T-shaped tubular structure and includes a pair of axially-aligned conduit receiving openings which define an inlet and an outlet, respectively. The inlet and outlet openings are spaced a distance apart from one another by a central chamber. The central chamber has an inner tubular diameter substantially equal to the inner tubular diameter of the conduit to be joined in order to provide a smooth transition for wire being pulled through the coupling apparatus. The resealable lubrication port is defined by a vertically oriented tubular leg portion and removable threaded plug which are joined to a middle section of the central chamber.