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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 08, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
James Mc Naughton, Rochester, MI (US);
Walfred J Liimatta, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Mark G Ketcham, Marine City, MI (US);
Assignee:
Bundy Corporation, Warren, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
285305 ; 285319 ; 285308 ;
Abstract
A quick connector for forming a joint in a fluid line consists of a female connector body having a bore which receives a male member. A sleeve surrounds and is secured on the male member in close fitting relation with the male member and with the female connector body. A retainer extends between the sleeve and a radial face formed in the connector body to secure the male member in the connector body. A secondary retainer provides enhanced retention capability. An optional plug may be positioned in the bore entrance to prevent introduction of external contaminants.