Patent ID: 9145994
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A device for coupling a first conduit and a second conduit comprising: a. a first male end configured to be inserted into a coupling of the first conduit; b. a second male end configured to be inserted into a coupling of the second conduit; c. an inner sleeve situated between the first male end and the second male end, said inner sleeve having a first flared end and a second flared end; d. a first male end adapter sub-assembly comprising the first male end and a first annular member, the first annular member disposed around an inner surface of the first male end such that said first annular member is partially surrounding the first flared end of said inner sleeve such that the first flared end of said inner sleeve can move freely within said first male end adapter sub-assembly in an axial direction relative to the first male end and angularly relative to the first male end, wherein said first annular member protrudes away from the first male end and is curved inwardly toward said inner sleeve where the first flared end of said inner sleeve meets said first annular member; e. a second male end adapter sub-assembly comprising the second male end and a second annular member, the second annular member disposed around an inner surface of the second male end such that said second annular member is partially surrounding the second flared end of said inner sleeve such that the second flared end of said inner sleeve can move freely within said second male end adapter sub-assembly in an axial direction relative to the second male end and angularly relative to the second male end, wherein said second annular member protrudes away from the second male end and is curved inwardly toward said inner sleeve where the second flared end of said inner sleeve meets said second annular member; and f. a jacket surrounding said first male end adapter sub-assembly, said second male end adapter sub-assembly, and said inner sleeve.