Patent ID: 6149206
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A fluid distribution system comprising:a fitting comprising a tubular housing having:an internal shoulder defining a relatively small-diameter bore extending from the shoulder to one end of the housing and a relatively large-diameter bore extending from the shoulder to the other end of the housing, andtwo diametrically opposed, transversely-extending chordal slots formed through the housing and registering with the large-diameter bore;a conduit comprising:an end portion, andtwo external beads formed on an external surface thereof adjacent the end portion,the beads being disposed in a spaced relation and one of the beads engaging the shoulder so that the end portion extends in the small-diameter bore, and the beads and a portion of the conduit member extend in the large-diameter bore;a sealing member disposed between and engaging the beads and the wall of the housing defining the large-diameter bore; anda substantially U-shaped plate having two spaced parallel legs;the slots extending for a sufficient length around the circumference of the housing for receiving the respective legs so that a portion of each leg extends through its corresponding slot and into the interior of the large-diameter bore to engage the other bead and detachably retain the conduit in the fitting to permit the flow of fluid therebetween.