Patent ID: 7488005

Claim:
A fluid coupling assembly comprising: a connector body defining a tube receiving bore extending axially from an entrance opening defined by a radially inward extending rim, said connector body further including a radially inward extending annular rib within said bore axially forward of said body defining a retainer receiving portion between said rim and said rib, and a cylindrical sealing surface forward of said rib; a retainer releasably secured to said connector body, said retainer including a plurality of axially extending arms, each said arm including a rear abutment surface, said rear abutment surfaces in abutting relation with said rim; a seal member disposed in said bore contacting said cylindrical sealing surface in said bore of said connector body, said sealing member located axially forward of said annular rib; and a separate seal member retainer disposed within said bore between said seal member and said rib including a ring slidable relative to said body having a forward facing abutment surface and a plurality of legs extending axially rearwardly and radially outwardly from said ring, each said leg including a rear abutment surface in abutting relation with said annular rib, the axial extent of said seal member retainer being from said forward abutment surface to said rear abutment surfaces of said legs.