Patent ID: 6517122
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A conduit coupling, comprising:a first, semi-tubular housing having a first interior surface, a first exterior surface and first and second ends; the first and second ends adapted to receive at least one section of conduit; the first housing having at least a first indented region forming a first locking lug upon the first exterior surface; a second semi-tubular housing complementary to the first housing, the second housing having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface; the second housing having at least a second indented region forming a second locking lug upon the second exterior surface; a first locking mechanism having first and second protrusions which cooperate with the first and second locking lugs to couple the first and second housings at a first longitudinal joint; at least one semi-circular rib disposed upon the first interior surface; and wherein the at least one semi-circular rib further comprises: a front face and a rear face forming a sharp point of a tooth, the tooth extending toward a central portion of the coupling; the rear face approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal central axis of the coupling; and the front face oriented at an angle between five and forty-five degrees with respect to the longitudinal central axis.