Patent ID: 6811192
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for joining and sealing conduits, comprising:an edge trim shaped to mount upon and engage an end of one conduit and to extend at least partially along an outer surface of the conduit proximate the end of the conduit, wherein said edge trim comprises a ridge extending outwardly from the outer surface proximate to the end of the conduit; a sleeve extending between the conduits, wherein said sleeve at least partially surrounds said edge trim; and a retaining element surrounding a portion of said sleeve and said edge trim to hold said sleeve in position with respect to said edge trim, wherein said retaining element comprises first and second portions having first and second inner circumferences, respectively, wherein the first inner circumference is smaller than the second inner circumference, and wherein the second portion of said retaining element is proximate the ridge.