Patent ID: 7591486
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A fluid connector comprising: a. a first conduit, the first conduit having a fluid passageway; and b. a hollow collar, the collar having an externally positioned attachment mechanism, the collar encircling a connecting end of the first conduit, the collar having an internal bore at a first end, c. a mating portion comprised of a pocket in which at least a portion of the collar is received with the internal bore and pocket defining a chamber in which the connecting end of the first conduit is disposed, d. a second conduit having a fluid passageway that is encircled by the mating portion and having a connecting end disposed in the chamber that is aligned and in registry with the connecting end of the first conduit, e. wherein the first conduit is disposed within the second conduit such that a space is formed in the radial direction between the outer surface of the second conduit and the inner surface of the hollow collar and between the outer surface of the first conduit and the inner surface of the hollow collar.