Patent ID: 7032934
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A fitting for a fluid conduit, the fitting comprising: a unitary fitting member having a cap portion, an externally threaded portion and a seal portion, wherein the cap portion includes an annular shoulder portion, wherein the shoulder portion has a diameter at least equal to or greater than a diameter of the cap portion, wherein the cap portion is spaced from the externally threaded portion, the seal portion including a frustro-conical surface and a seal groove, the seal groove formed into the frustro-conical surface and perpendicular thereto, the seal groove being defined by a constant radius; an annular seal member disposed at least partially in the seal groove; and a port for partially receiving the shoulder portion of the fitting member, wherein the shoulder portion is operable to seal the port when the shoulder portion is partially received in the port.