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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2009
Jerry E. O'neill, Kirkland, WA (US);
Charlie Whitney, Rock Island, WA (US);
Jerry E. O'Neill, Kirkland, WA (US);
Charlie Whitney, Rock Island, WA (US);
Accor Technology, Inc., Bellevue, WA (US);
Abstract
A coupling having a housing with an internal bore sized to receive a tube therein, a spacer bushing non-movably retained against axial movement within the bore, and first and second gripper rings each having a peripheral portion non-movably retained against axial movement within the bore prior to and during operation of the coupling with the tube therein with teeth protruding inwardly into the bore sufficient to engage the tube. The gripper teeth being non-retractable, and the gripper rings and spacer bushing being held tightly together within the housing. The coupling may include a seal for application of pressurized fluid to the tube.