Patent ID: 8485562

Claim:
A coupling for a suction line comprising: a collar having an inner surface, an internal projection formed on the inner surface of the collar and adapted to be received in the valley of the suction lines to restrict axial movement of the suction line relative to the collar; a receiver formed in the collar axially outward of the internal projection; a shank having a first portion adapted to be inserted within the suction line and a second portion extending outward of the first portion; wherein the second portion is adapted to attach the hose shank to the emergency vehicle; a flange extending radially outward between the first portion and the second potion; and a fastener adapted to selectively extend from the receiver radially inward relative to the flange when located axially outward of the flange; and an annular ring extending outward from the shank portion, wherein a groove is formed between the ring and the annular flange.