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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 20, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Fred Georg Schroeder, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Joseph Nader, Jr, Port Sanilac, MI (US);
Zhong Ping Zeng, Winsor, CA;
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
285353 ; 285355 ;
Abstract
A fluid coupling is disclosed having a first pipe member and a second pipe member. The first pipe member has an externally threaded end with synchronized thread portions. The second pipe member is configured to be received within the first pipe member. The coupling further includes a nut slidably and rotatably fitted around the circumference of the second pipe. The nut is internally threaded with a pair of synchronized threaded portions for mating engagement with the threaded portions of the first pipe member.