Patent ID: 7591485
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A coupling assembly, comprising: a manifold for interconnecting at least two tubes, the manifold comprising an inner surface defining a portion of a fluid passageway; at least one elongated, generally cylindrical male protruding portion extending from the manifold, the at least one male protruding portion having an axis and a bore extending axially therethrough, a surface of the at least one male protruding portion within the bore defining another portion of the fluid passageway; at least one flared tube comprising a central passage and an end portion receiving the at least one male protruding portion; a cap having at least one bore therethrough receiving a portion of the at least one flared tube, the at least one bore having a first at least substantially cylindrical portion having a first diameter and a second at least substantially cylindrical portion having a second, relatively larger diameter, the cap having at least one attachment aperture therethrough; and at least one attachment element separate from the at least one bore of the cap, and the at least one attachment element passing through the at least one attachment aperture and securing the cap to the manifold.