Patent ID: 6062607
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A connector assembly for use in communicating a fluid media, said assembly comprising:a female receptacle having a throughbore, a male conduit-receiving end continuous with said throughbore, said throughbore including a recessed inner wall, a longitudinally extending axis, and an engaging surface;a male conduit having an end for insertion into said male conduit-receiving end of said female conduit;a primary latching retainer positioned on said end of said male conduit, said retainer including a central ring and means for engaging said retainer within said recessed inner wall of said female conduit, said means for engaging including a pair of primary latching tabs extending axially with respect to said longitudinally extending axis for selectively releasing said retainer from said recessed inner wall; anda combination secondary latching and confirming bracket including a body and seating at least one flange extending from said body, said flange including means for engaging said engaging surface of said female receptacle for latching therewith and for confirming connection of said male conduit within said female receptacle.