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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2020
Swagelok Company, Solon, OH (US);
Peter C. Williams, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
Daniel G. Trivett, Mentor, OH (US);
Mark A. Clason, Orwell, OH (US);
Cal R. Brown, Lyndhurst, OH (US);
Douglas S. Welch, Chesterland, OH (US);
Ronald Hamilton, Cleveland, OH (US);
Douglas J. McClure, Mentor, OH (US);
William J. Knaggs, Medina, OH (US);
Justin Hamilton, Lakewood, OH (US);
Benjamin Chan, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Gregory S. Kalata, Avon, OH (US);
Swagelok Company, Solon, OH (US);
Abstract
A push to connect fitting includes a body member adapted to receive a conduit end, a conduit comprising a first end that can be axially inserted into the body member and a conduit gripping device attached to an exterior surface of the conduit, and a retainer that retains the conduit in place when said conduit is fully inserted into the body member. Additional embodiments include providing a seal with the fitting that seals the exterior surface of the conduit, an optional load retaining sleeve for the conduit gripping device, and an optional gimbal. The push to connect aspect may be realized in the form of a single action unthreaded mechanical connection.