Patent ID: 8414034
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: F16L,F28D,F28F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fitting assembly, comprising: a split connector comprising a first wall portion having a first externally threaded portion and a first support portion, and a second wall portion having a second externally threaded portion and a second support portion, the first and second wall portions being configured to be aligned with one another to form a tubular portion with a first outer diameter, and a one-piece fastener having a length and a side wall defining a central longitudinal opening, the side wall including an internally threaded nut portion configured to engage the first and second externally threaded portions of the connector, and an extension portion adjacent the nut portion, the fastener having a C-shaped cross section defining a gap extending along the length of the fastener and being configured to permit lateral entry of a pipe into the longitudinal opening, the gap having a width that is smaller than the outer diameter of the tubular portion of the split connector.