Patent ID: 6076571
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
A fluid coupling for supplying fluid to the wearer of a chemical protective suit without breaching the chemical integrity of the suit, comprising:an outer gasket adapted to abut the fabric of the chemical protective suit for forming a seal thereagainst;a passthrough plate abutting said outer gasket, said passthrough plate having an aperture therethrough and a channel surrounding said aperture for providing an O-ring seat;an O-ring seated in the channel of said passthrough plate;a bulkhead fitting including a flange and a threaded sleeve for insertion through the outer gasket, passthrough plate, O-ring, and fabric of the chemical protective suit;an elastomeric inner gasket adapted to abut the fabric of the chemical protective suit for forming a seal thereagainst;a washer abutting said elastomeric inner gasket, said washer having an aperture therethrough; anda hex nut for screw-insertion on the threaded sleeve of said bulkhead fitting.