Inventors:
James R. Miller - Everett WA
International Classification:
B25G 300
Abstract:
A connector element (10) adapted to receive one line (15) at one end (12) thereof and another line (17) at the opposing end (14) thereof. The one line (15) is permanently secured in the connector (10) at the one end (12). The connector (10) includes a slot (32) in its side, the slot (32) extending from the opposing end (14) to an elliptical opening (33), which is larger than the width of the slot (32). Both the slot (32) and the opening (33) open onto the hollow interior of the connector (10). A retainer element (37) is connected to the end of line (17). The hollow interior of the connector (10) is configured to hold the retainer element (37) within the connector (10), while permitting the line (17) to extend out through the end (14) of the connector. The slot (32) is large enough to accommodate the line ( 17) while the opening (33) is large enough to accommodate the retainer element (37).