Patent ID: 6578876
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
An adapter and coupler assembly for connecting plumbing components, said assembly comprising:a) a coupler, said coupler having first and second ends and a bore extending and communicating between said first and second ends, said bore having right-hand interior threads at said first end and having left-hand interior threads at said second end, said coupler also having external annular flange having perforations disposed close to said first and second ends, said flanges and perforations being adapted to allow seizing together of the assembly components once connected; b) a first adapter having a first end comprising right-hand exterior threads for engaging said right-hand interior threads of said coupler, an external perforated annular flange adjacent to said right-hand treads, said flange and perforations being adapted to allow seizing of the assembly components once connected; and a second end barbed, treaded or smooth; and c) a second adapter having a first end comprising left-hand exterior threads for engaging said left-hand interior treads of said coupler; an external perforated annular flange adjacent to said left-hand treads, said flange and perforations adapted to allow seizing of the assembly components once connected; and a second end barbed, treaded or smooth.