Patent ID: 9400070
Filing Date: 2016-07-26
CPC Classification: F16J,F16L,G01D

Claim Text:
1. A fitting for a fluid conduit having a longitudinal axis to make a mechanically attached flareless end connection therewith, comprising: a first coupling member and a second coupling member that are joined together along an axis when the fitting is pulled-up, a front ferrule and a back ferrule that are axially driven together by said first coupling member and said second coupling member to provide conduit grip and seal after the fitting is pulled-up, said first coupling member comprising a threaded nut and said second coupling member comprising a threaded body, and a sensor that is attached to said threaded nut said sensor comprising a proximity sensor that is attached to a surface of said threaded nut, said surface of said threaded nut being a facing surface that faces a shoulder of said threaded body.