Patent ID: 6305720
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: E21B,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A connector apparatus for connecting a first line to a second line, comprising:a hub adapted to be coupled to said second line;a sealing surface coupled to said hub;a swivel coupling element adapted to be coupled to said first line;a seal coupled to and configured in operative relation with said swivel coupling element;an alignment lip coupled to said hub and configured to protect said seal and to guide said seal into mating engagement with said sealing surface;a clamp configured to close about said swivel coupling element and said hub to draw together said seal and said sealing surface into sealing contact to connect said first line to said second line;a grip configured in operative relation with said swivel coupling element;a support structure coupled to said grip; anda bolt coupling said support structure and said clamp, wherein said bolt is operable to close said clamp about said swivel coupling element.