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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 25, 1998
Donald D. Bartholomew, Mt. Clemens, MI (US);
Proprietary Technology, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A quick connector-male conduit assembly (,) for use in a conduit coupling incorporates a hand-releasable, self-centering snap ring-like retainer (,) having a seating indicator (,) included therewith. The seating indicator (,) includes a pop-off ring (,) that goes around the male conduit (,), which is a part of the tubing leading to the connection to assist in the installation of the quick connector-male conduit assembly (,) into a female receptacle (,) and to positively indicate to the installer that the male conduit (,) has been properly locked to the female receptacle (,). The retainer (,) includes a pair of tabs (,) for easy manipulation by hand or tools for removal. The quick connector assembly (,) is on either a plastic or a metal male conduit (,), and can be as short as a threaded connection. The quick connector assembly (,) has no threads, and permits 360 degree rotation of the conduit (,).