Patent ID: 7488007

Claim:
A slip fit quick disconnect pipe coupler comprising: an insertion portion and a housing portion; and said insertion portion having a front side having an overhanging lip and a first face having a gasket, a rear side having a first pipe coupling portion, 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 said opening and said strap member, a bottom side, and a flange at said left and right sides having a width which substantially decreasingly tapers from proximately near said top side to near said bottom side; and said housing portion having a front side having a second pipe coupling portion, a rear side having a second face of a form capable of substantially mating with said first face with said gasket there between, a right side, a left side, a top side having an insertion opening and capable of accepting said flange, a bottom side, a bridge between said front side and said insertion opening capable of mating with said overhanging lip, and one or more channels having one or more tapers in width which substantially conform with at least a portion of said flange; and when said insertion portion flange is mated with said channel said gasket is compressed between a substantial mating of said first face and said second face, whereby an assured seal is provided between said first pipe coupling portion and said second pipe coupling portion and a decoupling or removal tool may be placed within said orifice between said strap member and said bridge to separate said insertion portion and said housing portion.