Patent ID: 6851726
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A conduit coupling, comprising: an elongate, tubular first connector for installation upon a first conduit, the first connector having first and second ends, and an interior surface configured to receive the first conduit; a threaded portion disposed upon the interior surface adjacent the first end of the first connector and operable to releasably couple the first connector and the first conduit; the threaded portion being tapered with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the first connector; a protrusion extending from the interior surface and forming first and second barriers, the first barrier operable to prevent lateral movement of the first conduit, with respect to the first connector, beyond the first barrier; the second end adapted to receive a component of a conduit system; the second barrier operable to prevent lateral movement of the component, with respect to the first connector, in a direction toward the first conduit; a plurality of teeth associated with the threaded portion, each tooth having a point disposed thereupon; and the teeth configured such that an axis through the point of each tooth is tapered with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the conduit coupling.