A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

A three-gear hose clamp apparatus designed to securely fasten around hoses. The apparatus includes a clamping band having openings disposed at distal end and forms a loop around hose, when its distal end and proximal end overlap. The constriction and expansion of clamping band is facilitated by a clamp assembly, which employs a drive helical gear with a head section and threaded shaft. The drive helical gear interfaces with a driven spur gear set at a perpendicular axis, which is in direct contact with an elongated driven helical gear that rotates co-axially, its threads mating with the openings of the clamping band. The mechanism is housed in two distinct housings: one that covers the driven helical gear and another envelops both the drive helical gear and driven spur gear.

A three-gear hose clamp apparatus designed to securely fasten around hoses. The apparatus includes a clamping band having openings disposed at distal end and forms a loop around hose, when its distal end and proximal end overlap. The constriction and expansion of clamping band is facilitated by a clamp assembly, which employs a drive helical gear with a head section and threaded shaft. The drive helical gear interfaces with a driven spur gear set at a perpendicular axis, which is in direct contact with an elongated driven helical gear that rotates co-axially, its threads mating with the openings of the clamping band. The mechanism is housed in two distinct housings: one that covers the driven helical gear and another envelops both the drive helical gear and driven spur gear.

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

The present disclosure relates to a connecting apparatus for connecting fluid-conducting lines comprising a first fluid-conducting line having a first connecting section, a second fluid-conducting line having a second connecting section, and a retention collar for fixing the connecting sections together. The second connecting section can be introduced axially into the first connecting section to provide a fluidic connection between the first and second fluid-conducting line. The retention collar has first retaining projections designed to engage into a first locking contour on the outer surface of the first fluid-conducting line. The retention collar has second retaining projections designed to engage into a second locking contour on the outer surface of the second fluid-conducting line. The first retaining projections engage into the first locking contour. The second retaining projections engage into the second locking contour to limit an axial displacement of the first connecting section relative to the second connecting section.

The present disclosure relates to a connecting apparatus for connecting fluid-conducting lines comprising a first fluid-conducting line having a first connecting section, a second fluid-conducting line having a second connecting section, and a retention collar for fixing the connecting sections together. The second connecting section can be introduced axially into the first connecting section to provide a fluidic connection between the first and second fluid-conducting line. The retention collar has first retaining projections designed to engage into a first locking contour on the outer surface of the first fluid-conducting line. The retention collar has second retaining projections designed to engage into a second locking contour on the outer surface of the second fluid-conducting line. The first retaining projections engage into the first locking contour. The second retaining projections engage into the second locking contour to limit an axial displacement of the first connecting section relative to the second connecting section.