Patent ID: 9377144
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: F16L

Claim Text:
1. A kit comprising: a quick connector of a pump including: a release tool comprising a plate-shaped tool body having a pair of operating portions defining an opening that extends from an edge of the plate-shaped tool body toward a central portion of the plate-shaped tool body, the pair of operating portions being configured to come into direct contact with the operated portion of the retaining member to press the operated portion toward the axis line of the male member so as to release connection between the male member and the female member, the opening having a greater width at the edge than at the central portion, wherein, when the male member and the female member are in a connected state, a space is defined between the side wall and the female member, wherein the space is positioned closer to the side wall of the pump than to the window portion, wherein a thickness of the plate-shaped tool body of the release tool is smaller than the space, and wherein the quick connector can be released by inserting the plate-shaped tool body of the release tool into the space such that an inner surface of each of the operating portions directly contacts an outer surface of the operated portion within the space.