Patent ID: 6010162
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A clip fitting for a hose, comprising:a hose nipple having an exterior surface defining at least one generally circumferential groove, said exterior surface defining a protection diameter immediately adjacent to and extending to said groove and a support diameter immediately adjacent to and extending to said groove on the opposite side of said groove from said protection diameter, said protection diameter being larger than said support diameter;an O-ring seal having a generally circular cross section positioned in said groove, said O-ring seal defining an O-ring seal diameter at a cross sectional center-point of said O-ring seal, said protection and support diameters being larger than said O-ring seal diameter;at least one hose clip positioned adjacent to said hose nipple; andat least one clamp positioned on said hose clip in alignment with said O-ring seal.