Patent ID: 6227579
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A hose female fitting comprising:a female hose connector;an elongated swivel nipple intermitted with said female hose connector;said female hose connector having an annular shape including a first axial portion, and a second axial portion;a washer-support shoulder between said first and second axial portions;said first axial portion having inner threads for attachment to a male connector;said second axial portion having an inner peripheral wall and an axial outer end;a seal-receiving annular groove in said inner peripheral wall, and a flange-receiving annular groove in said inner peripheral wall;said elongated nipple having a first axial portion and a second axial portion;said nipple first axial portion having annular, hose-engageable, radially outwardly projecting protrusions;said nipple second axial portion having a first annular, radially outwardly protruding flange extending into said flange-receiving groove of said female hose connector, and having a second annular, radially outwardly protruding flange abutting said axial outer end of said female hose connector second portion; andan annular seal in said seal-receiving annular groove to seal between said connector and said nipple.