Patent ID: 8840150

Claim:
A male fitting, comprising: a. a body that defines a fluid passage that extends through the body from a first end to a second end, the body having first portion adjacent to the first end, a second portion adjacent to the second end and a middle portion that separates the first and second portions, the second portion defining a male end of the male fitting, the body further defining a first slot between the middle portion and the second end, wherein the first slot extends at least partially circumferentially around the body; b. an actuating member that extends at least partially around the body, the actuating member having at least one stop feature that engages with the body and a retaining feature aligned with the first slot; and c. a spring disposed between the body and the actuating member, wherein the spring exerts a force on the actuating member so as to position the retaining feature radially outward from the first slot.