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A device for connecting a hose to an article, such as a wet/dry vacuum, includes a first member having first and second ends, with the first end adapted to be coupled to the hose. A receptacle has first and second ends. The first end of the receptacle is adapted to be mounted to the article, and the

A device for connecting a hose to an article, such as a wet/dry vacuum, includes a first member having first and second ends, with the first end adapted to be coupled to the hose. A receptacle has first and second ends. The first end of the receptacle is adapted to be mounted to the article, and the second end is adapted to be connected to the second end of the first member. A locking member is mounted on one of the first member or the receptacle for securing the first member to the receptacle, and at least one sealing member is situated about one of the second end of the first member or the second end of the receptacle. This sealing member can be integrally mounted to one of the ends. In one embodiment, the sealing member seals against an external surface of the receptacle, and in an alternative embodiment, the sealing member seals against an internal surface of the receptacle.

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1. A device for connecting a hose to a wet/dry vacuum, comprising:a connection member having first and second ends, the second end defining a diameter and the first end adapted to be coupled to the hose, the connection member including a sealing member integrally formed around said second end and de

1. A device for connecting a hose to a wet/dry vacuum, comprising:a connection member having first and second ends, the second end defining a diameter and the first end adapted to be coupled to the hose, the connection member including a sealing member integrally formed around said second end and defining a diameter larger than the diameter of said second end; a receptacle attachable to a wet/dry vacuum and comprising an inner surface, the receptacle adapted to receive the second end of the connection member such that the sealing member interacts with the inner surface of the receptacle to form a seal; and a first locking element mounted on the second end of the connection member and a second locking element mounted on the receptacle, the first and second locking elements adapted to engage in a positive locking relationship to secure the connection member to the receptacle.