Patent ID: 8079620
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: F04D,F16L

Abstract:
1. A slip fit quick disconnect pipe coupler comprising: an insertion portion having a front side having an overhanging lip and a face having a gasket, a rear side, a passage formed between the front side and the rear side, a right side, a left side, a top side having an opening and a strap member forming at least a partial orifice substantially near and between the opening and the strap member, a bottom side, and a flange at the left and right sides having a width which substantially decreasingly tapers from proximately near the top side to near the bottom side; a first removable pipe coupling portion adapted to be inserted into the passage in the insertion portion; a housing portion having a front side, a rear side having a face of a form capable of substantially mating with the face of the insertion portion with the gasket there between, a passage formed between the front side and the rear side, a right side, a left side, a top side having an insertion opening and capable of accepting the flange, a bottom side, a bridge between the front side and the insertion opening capable of mating with the overhanging lip, and a channel having a taper in width which substantially conforms with at least a portion of the flange; and a second removable pipe coupling portion adapted to be inserted into the passage in the housing portion.