Patent ID: 9194517
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A coupling device for coupling or splicing two fluid lines together, said coupling device comprising: a connector having first and second end portions configured for insertion into first and second tube ends, respectively, said connector having an outer surface profile that comprises at least one protrusion at each of said end portions for engaging an inner surface of a tube when said end portion is inserted into the tube end; a sleeve configured for positioning at least partially around said connector and the tube ends disposed at said first and second end portions, wherein said sleeve comprises an inner surface profile having a substantially similar contour as said outer surface profile of said connector, said inner surface profile having at least one recess at each of said first and second end portions that generally corresponds with the location of said at least one protrusion at each of said end portions of said connector, wherein said sleeve comprises an outer surface that has at least one threaded portion; and at least one fastener for threadedly engaging said at least one threaded portion of said sleeve, wherein, when said recesses are generally aligned with said protrusions and when said at least one fastener is tightened onto said sleeve, said inner surface profile of said sleeve engages the tubes at said first and second end portions of said connector to radially clamp the tubes at said connector.