Patent ID: 8511714

Claim:
A connector assembly for a fluid flow restricting apparatus, the fluid flow restricting apparatus comprising an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit, the connector assembly comprising: a first member configured to be engaged with the fluid flow restricting apparatus, the first member comprising: a first face; a second face; a bore defined through the first member; an annular flange extending from the first face and configured to be positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the outlet, wherein the annular flange defines a portion of the bore; and a groove defined in the second face, wherein the groove at least partially surrounds the bore; and a second member comprising: a first side; a second side; a bore defined through the second member intermediate the first side and the second side; and at least two projections extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, each of the projections forming a receiving portion; a raised lip extending from the first side; wherein the first member is configured to be at least partially guided by the at least two projections during insertion onto the second member and at least partially positioned within the receiving portions when engaged with the second member to form a connection between the first member and the second member; and wherein the raised lip of the second member is configured to be engaged with the groove defined in the second face of the first member when the first member is inserted onto the second member, and wherein the engagement of the groove with the raised lip creates a fluid-tight connection between the first side of the second member and the second face of the first member when the first member is inserted onto the second member.