Patent ID: 9188569
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fitting assembly for use in a liquid chromatography system, comprising: a) a nut having a first end and a second end and a passageway therethrough, a nut head proximal to said first end of the nut, a first non-tapered portion, an externally threaded portion, a second non-tapered portion, a lip, and a tapered portion proximal to said second end of the nut, and wherein said nut defines a slot that extends from said second end of said nut through at least a portion of said tapered portion of said nut; and b) a ferrule having a first end, a lip proximal to said first end of the ferrule, a plurality of external tapered portions, a second end, and having a passageway therethrough, wherein said passageway of said ferrule comprises a plurality of internal tapered portions and at least a first internal non-tapered portion, and wherein said lip of said ferrule is adapted to securely engage with said lip of said nut.