Patent ID: 7036204
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: F16K,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for sealingly coupling a first component and a second component, the method comprising: forming a polymer male portion attached to the first component, wherein the male portion has a first axis and a first bore extending therethrough, wherein the male portion comprises a first stop surface, a second stop surface and an annular sealing portion intermediate the first stop surface and the second stop surface; forming a polymer female portion attached to the second component, wherein the female portion has a second axis and a second bore extending therethrough, wherein the female portion comprises a third stop surface, a fourth stop surface and an annular ring intermediate the third stop surface and the fourth stop surface; urging the male portion towards the female portion so that at least one of the first stop surface is adjacent the third stop surface or the second stop surface is adjacent the fourth stop surface; and subjecting the annular ring to a compressive force in an oblique direction with respect to at least one of the first axis and the second axis by contact with the annular sealing portion.