Patent ID: 6044868
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A one-piece water tight connector for flexible non-metallic conduit comprising:a generally cylindrical inner body section with a smooth bore therethrough, said inner body section having an exterior end and an interior end and an outer surface;an integral ferrule projecting out from said inner body section approximate the midpoint between said exterior and interior ends;an integral collar extending from said ferrule toward said exterior end, said collar having an inner surface, said collar furthermore defining an annular channel between said inner surface of said collar and said outer surface of said inner body section;integral threads extending from said outer surface of said inner body section, said threads of such a shape and pitch to create a pulling action on an appropriately sized flexible non-metallic conduit that is threaded thereon; anda tapered surface on said inner surface of said collar, said tapered surface located at the innermost end of said annular channel where said collar joins said ferrule, said tapered surface forcing any conduit guided therein by said annular channel and said threads to be compressed against said inner body section thereby creating a liquid tight seal.