Patent ID: 6641179
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
An improved mobile air conditioning male fitting of the type having a pilot portion that extends distally from a circumferential bead and that is compatible with existing female fittings, the improvement comprising a retainer bead disposed on the pilot portion, the retainer bead having a size and position such that it does not interfere with compression of an O-ring disposed on the pilot portion adjacent the circumferential bead, and does not interfere with full insertion of the male fitting into the female fitting;wherein the retainer bead has a height between about 0.013 inch and 0.017 inch, a width between about 0.0471 inch and 0.0477 inch and spaced axially from the circumferential bead between about 0.102 inch and 0.106 inch.