Patent ID: 6880862

Claim:
A conductive tubular connector insert configured to couple a first fuel-conveying tubular member having a conductive inner surface to a second fuel-conveying tubular member having a conductive inner surface in a fuel conveying system wherein conductive continuity is maintained between the conductive inner surface of the first fuel-conveying tubular member and the conductive inner surface of the second fuel-conveying tubular member, said conductive tubular connector insert comprising: a conductive tubular body member having a first tubular body section including a first distal end having a first annular margin, a second tubular body section including a second distal end having a second annular margin wherein said second tubular body section tapers inwardly adjacent said second end forming said second annular margin having a circumference smaller than the circumference of said first annular margin, and an annular rib extending outwardly from said conductive tubular body member in a radial direction intermediate said first distal and and said second distal end.