Patent ID: 9671049
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: F16L

Claim:
1. A hybrid push-to-connect fitting, comprising: a fitting body member having an interior wall, an exterior wall and an axially outer rim, wherein the interior wall defines a cavity extending through the fitting body member along a fitting axis; at least one sealing ring positioned against the interior wall; a sealing ring retainer position against the interior wall and the at least one sealing ring; a fastening ring having a base portion and teeth, wherein the base portion is positioned against the fitting interior wall; a retaining ring positioned against the interior wall and the fastening ring; a release pusher positioned within the cavity and against the retaining ring; a nut connector threadably securable to the exterior wall of the fitting, with the nut connector having a radially extending end wall; and a shoe member secured between the axially outer rim of the fitting body member and the nut connector radially extending end wall.