Patent ID: 6869107
Filing Date: 2005-03-22
Classification: B60H,F16L

Abstract:
1. A male fitting for coupling tubing segments comprising: a male tube adapted to be received in a female tube, said male tube having an end and an outer wall, the outer wall including a radially outwardly extending annular flange formed thereon and an annular groove formed thereon spaced from the end and the annular flange, the annular flange abutting a first o-ring to provide at least an axial seal between said male tube and the female tube and wherein the first o-ring contacts only said male tube and the female tube, the annular groove receiving a second o-ring therein to provide at least a radial seal between said male tube and the female tube; a male fitting having an aperture formed therein adapted to receive said male tube; and fastening means for securely holding said male fitting adjacent a female fitting to engage said male tube and the female tube.