Patent ID: 8998270
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. An adaptor connecting a hose, a fitting, a nozzle or other attachment for use in fuel dispensing, comprising: said adaptor having a first stem and an opposite second stem, said first stem and said second stem having a generally hollow cylindrical shape provided therethrough; a collar position between said first stem and said second stem, said collar having at least two faces adapted to receive a tool; a chamber extending within a through said first stem, said collar, and said second stem, said chamber adapted to pass fuel therethrough; said first stem having threads thereon and a notch of lesser diameter than said threads between said threads and said collar; said second stem having threads thereon and a notch of lesser diameter than said threads between said second stem threads and said collar opposite the notch of said first stem; at least one gasket engaging one of said first and second stem threads; said gasket having an edge positioned upon the perimeter of said gasket, an outer rim provided upon the perimeter of said gasket and an inner rim provided opposite of said outer rim, said inner rim having at least three flutes circumferentially aligned and extending radially inwardly of said rim, said flutes adapted to engage said threads of the adaptor; said gasket provided for forming a seal between said adaptor when connecting with a hose, a fitting, or a fuel dispensing nozzle; and said edge of the gasket from said inner rim to said outer rim having one of a taper and slope.