Patent ID: 6102445
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A coupling system for a flexible hose with corrugations and a hose end, which comprises:a) a fitting assembly including an inner fitting receiving the flexible hose and including an internally-threaded inner fitting bore and an externally-threaded outer fitting selectively threadedly connected with said inner fitting and including an outer fitting bore;b) a retainer/seal assembly including:1) a retainer connected to said inner fitting and engaging said hose and retaining same in said inner fitting said retainer and said threaded connection between said fittings urging said hose end into engagement with said outer fitting; and2) sealing ring means positioned in one of said fitting bores and adapted for engaging said hose and said one fitting for forming a fluid seal therebetween; andc) said sealing ring means being retained in said one fitting by said hose.