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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2006
Dana F. Buccicone, Goshen, IN (US);
Larry W. Johnson, Madison, CT (US);
Dana F. Buccicone, Goshen, IN (US);
Larry W. Johnson, Madison, CT (US);
Elkhart Products Corporation, Langbroek, NL;
Abstract
An improved coupling, such as a transition tee coupling, is described having press-connect fittings on the ends and a push-connect fitting on the outlet. The improved transition tee coupling is formed using a reduced-outlet tee having press-connect fittings on all three sockets. An unfinished end of a tailpiece having a push-connect fitting on the opposite end is inserted into the outlet socket of the press-connect tee. The press-connect fitting of the outlet tee is crimped using a special press tool jaw that does not damage the push fitting on the tailpiece.